The McLennan Highlassies fell to San Jacinto 74-60 tonight in the Temple Classic.
The game was tied at seven with 6:25 to play in the first quarter. San Jacinto closed the quarter on an 11-1 run to take the 18-8 lead heading into the second period. McLennan rallied in the second, cutting the lead to six, 26-20, with 5:18 to play in the quarter. San Jac pulled away down the stretch and held the 42-24 advantage at the break.
San Jacinto maintained control in the third quarter, leading 59-37 heading into the final period. San Jac led 69-39 with 7:47 remaining in the game. The Highlassies began to rally again, going on a 16-0 run to trim the lead to 14, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.
Velma Mitchell led McLennan with 20 points and Ann-Marie Dunlap added 13.
The Highlassies will face Coastal Bend at noon Saturday.
McLennan: Dariel Johnson 2 1-3 5; Jordan Mullins 1 0-2 2; Velma Mitchell 6 7-12 20; Ann-Marie Dunlap 5 2-4 13; LaMycia Hamilton 0 2-2 2; Nadia Haynes 3 2-4 8; Ashley Moore 2 0-0 4; Desirae Devine 0 2-2 2; Mirackle Sallie 1 1-4 3; Totals: 20 17-33 60.
San Jacinto: Alexus Jones 3 2-4 9; Princess Clemons 1 0-0 2; Erika Sidney 4 1-1 10; Monique Calliste 3 4-5 8; Amiya Jackson 3 0-0 8; Tacera Kelley 3 1-2 7; Ariona Gill 1 1-4 3; Alexis Bryant 4 2-2 10; Eriel Jordan 6 2-2 14; Totals: 28 13-20 74.
3-pointers: McLennan 2 (Dunlap 1, Mitchell 1); San Jacinto 3 (Jones 1, Sidney 1, Jackson 1); Total fouls: McLennan 27; San Jacinto 26; Fouled out: McLennan (Moore); Halftime score: San Jacinto 42, McLennan 24; Record: 2-2.
