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Potter-Dix junior Madison Williamson puts up a field goal during recent action. The Lady Coyotes were able to defeat Banner County after losing to Garden County in the MAC Tourney.
Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Girls Basketball team had a tough battle in the first round of the MAC Tournament last Monday, falling by six points to Garden County 33-to-27. The game started close as the teams both played tough defense while the Lady Coyotes were able to hit a few shots and take a lead at 11-to-8 in the first period. Potter-Dix struggled on offense in the second period, and the Garden County girls opened a 17-to-13 lead at the halftime intermission.
The second half had Garden County playing tough defense and pulling away in the third period, while the Lady Coyotes tried to rally back in the fourth quarter. But the Lady Eagles were able score just enough to keep Potter-Dix at bay, and took the victory 33-to-27. Junior Madison Williamson led the Potter-Dix scoring with 13 points in the loss.
Potter-Dix moved on to the consolation bracket, and had a Saturday morning matchup with the winless Banner county squad. It was all Potter-Dix as they opened a 19-to-0 lead after the first period and a 30-to-3 lead at the half. The Lady Coyotes limited Banner County to just one point in the second half, and breezed to a 48-to-4 victory.
Potter-Dix moves to 4-and-8 on the season, and were scheduled to host Prairie High out of New Raymer, Co., on Tuesday.
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