The Cannon County Lionettes assured themselves of at least three more games this season as a result of a 62-48 thumping of the Smith County Lady Owls in the opening round of the District 8-AA basketball tournament played at Cookeville High School. Kristin Hale helped the Lionettes gain a 7 point cushion by halftime knocking down 3 three point shots in the 2nd frame. Autumn King dominated the post collecting several rebounds, blocking shots and scoring a game high 21 points. Kelli Davis scored 17 and Kristen Hale finished with 12. The Lionettes move to the semifinal round improving their overall record to 20-11. Tonight’s game will be against the #1 seed Livingston and start at 7:00. An unlikely 10 point comeback in the fourth quarter enabled the Smith County Owls to erase the Upperman Bees from the rest of the postseason. Upperman was forced to foul late in the fourth quarter to remain in striking distance but a technical foul on coach Bobby McWilliams enabled Smith County to pull off the upset 69-58. The Cannon County Lions will take on the Owls now in semi final action starting at 8:30. Both Lions and Lionettes games will be broadcast on AM-1540, FM 96.7 WBRY. Online at wbry.com and streaming through the TuneIn Radio app
