LB upset Columbus

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas played as if their hair was on fire in upsetting state-ranked Columbus, 43-37, in a District 25-AAA game here on New Year’s eve.

Hallettsville forced 29 Columbus turnovers including 19 in the first half.

Alaina Halata scored 7 first quarter points to help stake the LB to a 12-10 lead.

The teams played on even terms in the second period and Hallettsville led 22-19 at the half.

Columbus took a 28-24 lead in the third quarter before Hallettsville closed out the period with a 6-0 run on a lay up and free throw by Addison Matula and a trey by Halata for a 30-28 advantage going into crunch time.

With the score 40-37 in 2:06 to play, Halata made three clutch free throws for the margin of victory.

Halata scored a gamehigh 19 points while Thea Schobel led Columbus with 13.

Christie Felcman came off the bench to score 7 big points for the LB.

Scoring: Felcman 7, Kasey Harper 7, Alaina Halata 19, Addison Matula 5, Destiny Garza 2, Haven Johnson 3.

Threes: Halata 2, Harper, Johnson.

Tidehaven 48, LB 36

The Lady Brahmas played another state ranked team in El Maton Friday

Three players scored in double digits for the Tigerettes (24-1, 4-1) in the 48-36 victory.

Tidehaven wasted no time and jumped out to a 20-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. The LB fought back behind two threes by Kasey Harper to trim the lead to 27-20 at the intermission.

Tidehaven, out-scored Hallettsville in the final two periods 21-16.

Harper led Hallettsville with 10 points. Marissa Riddick led all scorers with 14 points.

The LB were 9 for 10 from the foul line.

Scoring: Christine Felcman 3 0-0 6, Kasey Harper 3 2-2 10, Alaina Halata 1 3-4 6, Addison Matula 1 3-4 5, Destiny Garza 2 -0- 5, Haven Johnson 12-2 4.

Threes: Harper 2, Garza.