Lady Lions defeat Newman Smith
January 31, 2009

By STEVE SHWARTS
Herald-Banner Staff

GREENVILLE -- The Greenville Lady Lions rebounded from a 55-54 loss at Royse City on Thursday night by defeating Carrollton Newman Smith 49-40 at the Lions Den on Friday night.

The Lady Lions needed a win to stay in the running for one of four playoff spots in District 10-4A. Greenville improved its second record to 6-5. The Lady Lions are 12-11 overall.

Olivia Carter banked in 19 for the Lady Lions, while Rocio Medrano added 17.

Ashley Abbott and Jessica Franklin each pumped in six and five points respectfully in the Lady Lion victory.

Kim Nezianya chipped in 13 points for the visiting Lady Trojans in a losing effort.

Varsity girls
Newman Smith 6 14 12 8 --40
Greenville 10 14 11 14 --49

NS: Kim Nezianya 13, Sharika Nash 9, Lauren Jumao-as 8, Mariah Bell 6, Shelby Whitley 3, Brakeyshia Samms 1.
G: Olivia Carter 19, Rocio Medrano 17, Ashley Abbott 6, Jessica Franklin 5, Myneshia Crow 2.

Records: G 12-11, 6-5; NS 8-18, 5-6.

Next game: Greenville at R.L. Turner, Tuesday.

Junior varsity girls
Newman Smith 15 14 13 6 --48
Greenville 4 10 10 6 --30

NS: Holmes 11, Wallach 8.
G: Aubrey Tucker 12, LaBrandi Mayberry 6.