Lady Bulldogs kick off district with win

  • Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.
    Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

    Jayana Phillips scored 10 points and Deveah Rios added seven points as Yoakum christened the district season with a 40-18 win against Rice Consolidated Friday at home.

    The teams split 10 points in the opening frame and the Lady Bulldogs hopped into the lead with a 15-5 run in the second period to be ahead by 11, 20-9, at the intermission.

    The Lady Bulldogs built on the lead further with an 8-3 run in the third quarter and completed the assignment with a 12-6 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter.

    YOAKUM 40, RICE 18

    R 5 4 3 6 18

    Y 5 15 8 12 40