YATES CENTER — Yates Center High’s boys and girls topped visiting Southern Coffey County in a pair of hard-fought victories.
The Wildcat girls emerged with a 25-22 victory, while Yates Center’s boys sent the Titans packing, 47-44.
In the girls game, Yates Center hit its stride in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats trailed 6-2 after the first quarter and 11-10 at halftime. Southern Coffey County led 17-14 after three quarters before the Wildcats ended the game with an 11-5 run.
Morgan Collins scored seven of her 14 points to lead Yates Center. Grace Westerman added three and Molly Proper two. Madelyn Proper and Addison Soland each had a point.
Josie Weers scored nine for SCC, Ross Snovelle added seven, Taryn Lather two, Jalea True three and Kyra Ohl one.
IN THE boys contest, Southern Coffey slogged its way to a 7-4 lead after one quarter before the score was deadlocked at 13-13 at the break. The Titans eked out a one-point lead, 27-26, after three quarters.
Sean Hurst scored 17, Cash Cummings nine and Carter Burton and Preston Hurst with seven apiece. Blake Audiss added five and Taven Smoot two.
Statistics for SCC’s boys were unavailable.
