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BENTON — The Carterville Lady Lions used a 20-2 second quarter run to take control and went on to beat the host Rangerettes 53-39 in an opening round game of the Benton Christmas Classic.
Caidence Phillips hit three of Carterville’s four first quarter three-pointers as the Lady Lions led 13-8 after one. Benton tied the game on five straight from Jaycee Webb, before Carterville went on its big run to take a 33-15 lead into halftime.
Carterville advances to face Goreville in the quarterfinals Thursday at 4:30 in Rich Herrin Gym. Benton will face Richland County at the same time in East Gym in consolation play.
Scores and schedules from this tournament as well as the rest around the region are available in the Holiday Tournament Central page.
