There are no easy games left on the schedule for the Cannon County Lionettes. Even in games the Lionettes dominated in the first meeting, the Lionettes are finding opposing teams are making adjustments the second time around and making it difficult to win. Such was the case Tuesday night when Murfreesboro Central Magnet came to Woodbury to play the Lionettes in district action. Cannon got out to a double digit lead in the first quarter only to watch it slip away. The Lady Tigers would stay with the Lionettes but were never able to force a lead change. Once again clutch free throw shooting from Madison Walkup would allow the Lionettes to cushion the lead and run out the clock winning 58-53. Abbey Sissom led the way with 18 while Abby Jakes added 14 in the win The win launched Cannon into second place in District 8-AA with a 6-2 record. Livingston stays in first right now with a 5-1 district record after beating Dekalb Tuesday night. Smith County who was in second place drops down to third after getting upset by Upperman Tuesday evening. Cannon’s overall record is now 20-3. The Lions boys basketball team pulled their overall record to 500 at 11 and 11 after jumping out to a 32-2 lead over the Central Magnet Boys basketball team. Tanner Larson dominated the inside post with 16 points while Cory Henley popped in 10 and Jarrett Melton had another quality game with 9 points and numerous assists as the Lions coasted to a 66-30 win over Central of Murfreesboro. The win keeps Cannon at 5-3 in the district in fourth place only one game back of Livingston and Upperman and two back from league leading Dekalb. The Lions and Lionettes will finish the week against Livingston at home in Woodbury on Friday night.
