MORAN — A slow start put Marmaton Valley High’s girls behind the eight ball Friday.
The Wildcats made a game of it after falling behind early, but visiting St. Paul’s closing kick slammed the door in a 55-35 defeat.
The loss drops Marmaton Valley to 8-6 on the season.
St. Paul limited the Wildcats to four points in the first quarter, and then pushed its lead to 26-17 at the half. Marmaton Valley stayed within shouting distance, 42-30, after three, but the Indians closed the game on a 13-5 run to pull away.
Tayven Sutton scored 11 of her 13…
