Stories from Sunday, January 1, 2006

LEBANON -- Sometimes you've got to take the good with the bad. Shelbyville Central led Wilson Central 34-24 entering the final quarter of play in a matchup of two of the top girls basketball teams in the midstate on Friday evening. But, the Lady Wildcats tallied 11 points and shut out the Golden Eaglettes over the next 6:23...

It's not often that a high school team scores 100 points in a game. It takes a little luck, great defense, fast paced scoring and yes, a little help from the other team as well as the referees. Moore County benefited from each Friday night in Unionville, defeating Community's Vikings 102-24 in the final game of the Bedford County Classic...

The Bedford County Classic moved to Unionville on Friday night as Community took on neighboring Moore County. Moore County (9-4) won 71-43 and at first glance that margin might lead one to believe that the Raiderettes had an easy night. That was far from the case. The Viqueens battled to within striking range on several occasions only to be rebuffed by Moore County's physical play...

Cascade got some revenge against Huntland with a 55-37 win in the Bedford County Classic on Friday afternoon in Unionville. The Lady Hornets pulled out a 47-46 home victory on Nov. 22. "It was another big win sort of like last Wednesday (versus Lookout Valley) was," Cascade coach Tracy Ferrell said. "We had to weather a storm. The calls weren't going our way. Our senior (Kayla Bush) was in foul trouble. A lot of young players showed a lot character tonight."...

Cascade handed Huntland a 75-64 loss on Friday's final night of the Bedford County Classic at Community High in front of a near-capacity crowd. It was the second meeting this season between the area rivals. The Champions won 60-50 on Nov. 22 at the Hornets' gym in a game that was whisker-close until the closing moments...