Lady Brahmas lose to Edna

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas’ District 25-AAA win streak was snapped at two with a 59-46 loss to Edna on the Cowgirls’ home court Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Poor shooting and 30 turnovers hindered Hallettsville’s chances of winning.

The LB shot 26.2% from the field and were 7 of 19 from the free throw line. The Cowgirls shot 40.4% and made 9 of 27 free throws.

Junior guards Keira Santellara poured in 20 points and made 5 of 6 three-point attempts for the Cowgirls and two other players scored in double figures.

Edna got off to a 5-0 start and were never headed. The Cowgirls led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter and 39-21 at the half.

The third period was Santellar’s best when she scored 11 points with three threes and the Cowgirls led 48-30 going into the final 8 minutes.

Hallettsville began the fourth quarter with a free throw by Haven Johnson and baskets by Addison Matula and Haven Drozd to trim the margin 48-35. But Edna replied with a 6-2 run to stretch the lead to 54-37 and the game was all over at that point.

Bella Plotini and Sharti Guerra scored 14 and 13 points respectively. Destiny led the LB with 13 points.

Hallettsville (46) Christine Felcman 0 1-2 1, 3 2-4 9, Haven Drozd 2 0-2 4, Alaina Halata 4 0-0 8, Jans Henke 0 2-4 2, Destiny Garza 5 3-4 13, Haven Johnson 0 1-2 1, T’Andra McAfee 1 0-0 2.

Three: Harper

Edna (59) Keira Santellara 7 0-0 13, Bella Plotini 5 3-6 14, Sharti Guerra 5 2-13

Threes: Santellara 5, Guerra, Plotini.