Lady Devils pick up win in Cordell Classic

The Harriman Lady Blue Devils were able to stay home for the holidays last week as Johnny Jones’ squad hosted the 2012 Jim Cordell Christmas Classic.

The comforts of home didn’t help the Lady Devils, however, as Jones’ squad picked up just one win in three games in the classic. That win came against Sunbright as Harriman downed the Lady Tigers, 59-24.

Harriman’s first two games didn’t go as well as they dropped a 64-41 decision against York Institute followed by a 60-33 setback against Oneida.

Harriman’s regular season resumes Friday when they travel to Rockwood.

Harriman vs. York

A slow start cost the Lady Devils against the Lady Dragons. Harriman fell behind 13-4 after eight minutes of play and could never recover.

York added three points to their lead in the second period, and the Lady Dragons also won the final two periods of play on their way to the 23-point victory.

Freshman Abby Higgins led Harriman on the day with 13 points and three assists. 

Katelyn Butler (16 points) and Hannah Burke (15 points) paced York on the day.

Harriman (41) Higgins 13, Goldston 5, Peddicord 6, Boyd 2, LaRue 1, Duncan 4, T. Sells 2, Franklin 4, L. Sells 4.

Harriman vs. Oneida

Another slow start hurt the Lady Devils as this time Oneida jumped out to an 18-3 lead after one period of play.

The Lady Devils played much better the rest of the way, but couldn’t overcome the slow start as the Lady Indians went on to the 60-33 victory.

Haley Goldston led Harriman on the day with 11 points and six rebounds.

Micah Stephens scored 14 points for Oneida.

Harriman (33) Higgins 3, Goldston 11, Peddicord 5, Gallaher 2, Boyd 2, LaRue 2, Duncan 3, Goins 3, L. Sells 2.

Harriman vs. Sunbright

The Lady Devils ended the 2012 portion of their schedule with an impressive 59-24 victory over Sunbright.

Unlike the first two days of the classic, it was Harriman that roared out of the game in taking a 15-4 lead after one quarter of play.

The second quarter would see both teams scoring just six points, but the Lady Devils’ offense came to life again in the third period, outscoring Sunbright 23-5 in the frame to take a 44-15 lead into the final period of play.

Harriman outscored Sunbright 15-9 in the final frame to put the finishing touches on their 35-points victory.

Jadah Gallaher led Harriman on the night with 13 points, six assists and four rebounds while Goldston added 11 points and four steals). Madison Duncan (9 points, 6 rebounds), Marilyn Franklin (8 points, 4 rebounds) and Taylor sells (9 rebounds) also put up solid numbers for the Lady Devils.

Harriman (59) Goldston 11, Peddicord 3, Gallaher 13, Boyd 4, Duncan 9, Goins 6, Franklin 8, L. Sells 5.