The Loris Lions Junior Varsity girls basketball team defeated the Dillon Wildcats 28-19 in action Tuesday in Dillon.
The third quarter ended as #33 for Loris shot as the buzzer sounded. The Lions led after three quarters, 21-17.
Loris’ #33 took the first shot of the fourth quarter; Dillon captured the rebound. #11 Dillon drove to the other end and took a shot. #23 for Loris scored the first points of the fourth quarter on a free throw while making one of two after being fouled while shooting. It seemed as the basket would not drop through for either team on a two or three point attempt. #42 for Loris added another point when she sank the first free throw while attempting two.
Both teams never gave up as #23 and #11 for Dillon scrambled for a loose ball as did #14 for Loris.
#23 for Loris missed two attempted free throws on a technical.
Dillon’s #30 hit the last shot of the game for two points making the final score Loris 28 and Dillon 19.