Texas Girls High School Basketball-#2 Lovie Bien drops a big baseline three with 1:52 left to expand the lead against Johnson from 40-37 to 43-37. Westlake had ten players contribute in an effort that started with a 14-6 opening quarter and an 11-3 third quarter to position the Chaps well for a victory. The third quarter was fueled by strong rebounding and shooting by #50 Kennedy Cannon. #12 Bella Hesse sat only a few minutes, defended well, had four fouls, pushed the ball throughout, scored opportunistically and dropped key shots late. Johnson responded in the fourth quarter using strong point guard play, and defensive pressure to narrow Westlake's lead from 34-22 to 35-38 with 4:19 remaining. Score by Quarter 14-6, 23-19, 34-22, 46-39. See more snapshots below or swipe.
#50 Kennedy Cannon shoots against pressure in the second half
#30 Sabrina Sprangle with a jumper in-the-paint in the second half
#50 Kennedy Cannon drops a key drive against defensive pressure in the fourth quarter-Johnson player off to the right
#15 M.E. Ramsey with a three point attempt in the second half. Ramsey and the Chaps showed an improved willingness to quickly release when availed of good shot.
#5 Megan Shultz on the baseline was wide open, received the inbound and converted early in the fourth quarter
#25 Emerson Davis drops a layup. The bench reacts to the competitive play in the fourth quarter.
#12 Bella Hesse pushes in the fourth quarter
#12 Bella Hesse to the rack