8th Grade Girls Highlanders Overpower King to Win 33-21

The first quarter was a battle of defense, and then the Highlanders found their offense in the second quarter to end the half 17-7. Each team only scored 4 in the third quarter. King doubled their score in the fourth quarter, but Piedmont matched King's offense, and scored 6 points in the last minute to decisively win 33 - 21. The offense was an even combination of team contributions. Lindsey Vaughn was all over the court, scoring 4 with 2 assists, and leading the team with 7 rebounds. Madie Eidam scored 6 with 2 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Sarah Mooney scored 4 with 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Maddie Baum was on fire in her debut game with 8 points and 2 steals. Clare Keating was called on for her defense, and scored 4; Sydney Williams had 5 rebounds and forced two King turnovers; Claire O'Connor scored 5 and had 3 rebounds, and Kerry Krohn scored 2.