Lady Lions nab playoff berth
February 6, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

Greenville wrapped up a playoff berth by downing J.J. Pearce of Richardson 66-38 on Friday night in the Lady Lions’ home finale.

Senior Olivia Carter poured in 32 points and freshman Maddy Crabtree added 21 as the Lady Lions upped their season record to 17-10 and District 10-4A mark to 8-5, giving them fourth place in the district standings and a playoff berth.

The Lady Lions close out the regular season on Tuesday night at No. 3 state-ranked Rockwall.

Carter also pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked six shots for the Lady Lions.

Freshman Mackenzie Cooper produced five rebounds and three steals.

Crabtree added four assists and three steals.

Shanterria Riley also chipped in five assists and four steals.

“We played good defense, good offense, and we’re in the playoffs for the second year in a row,” said Greenville coach David Sanders.

The Lady Lions honored their two seniors, Ke’Arra Davis and Olivia Carter, in pregame ceremonies.

For J.J. Pearce McKenzie Russell chipped in 10 points, while Anna Gerber tallied nine.

Varsity girls

J.J. Pearce 11 7 7 13 --38

Greenville 18 23 14 11 --66

JJP: McKenzie Russell 10, Anna Gerber 9, Jessie Martin 7, Katheryn Kimmell 5, Sara Witcraft 4, Sofia Silver 2, Hannah Smith 1.

G: Olivia Carter 32, Maddy Crabtree 21, Shanterria Riley 9, Ke’Arra Davis 4.

Records: JJP 3-17, 3-10; G 17-10, 8-5.

Next game: Greenville at Rockwall, Tuesday.

Junior varsity girls

J.J. Pearce 4 12 10 11 --37

Greenville 4 5 3 6 --18

JJP: Saucider 12, Tuttle 9.

G: Kelsey Mauer 10