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Troy Trojans devastate Plains; Ladies face defeat

by Sandra Faye Douthit - Reporter
| December 27, 2011 11:03 AM

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<p>Senior guard Cory Orr stretches for an offensive rebound first quarter vs Plains.</p>

The Ladies have a new coach this season, although Coach Tony Smith is not new to coaching after 34 years.

“We are a young team,” Smith said. “But, we will take baby steps.”

Plains Trotters were tough defensively, making it difficult for the Ladies to finish with a win.

However, the Ladies managed a gain in points going in to the third quarter — taking their points from 19 to 29, overall losing 29-42.

“I’m exremely pleased with the work ethic of these girls,” Smith said.

The Lady Trojans will face Thompson Falls on Thursday in a varsity only game beginning at 6 p.m.

Junior varsity Lady Trojans played with a lot of heart, managing 14 points in the second half — walking away with a loss, 18-30.

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An intense varsity game on Friday evening resulted in an incredible win for the Trojans, crushing the Plains Horsemen, 60-41.

An ankle injury prevented Creede Garcia from playing Friday. Ryan Rayson was favoring his ankle injury, although he did play.

Trojans had a three-point lead by the end of the first half.

The third quarter kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams brought the quarter to an end, 33-31.

The Trojans cleaned house in the fourth quarter, claiming a victory of 60-41.

Junior varsity Trojans played an incredible game against Plains, almost winning  in the fourth, 34-36.