Jenna Beth Hagle led VC with 20 points.
VC gives West St. Mary a game in first round
The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles got 20 points from Jenna Beth Hagle and 16 from Ali Broussard, but it was not enough to help the Lady Eagles beat St. Mary’s in the first round of the playoffs.
St. Mary’s beat VC 54-44 to advance to the second round of the Select Division IV playoffs.
The Lady Eagles made it a game for three periods.
At halftime, St. Mary’s was ahead 25-22. After three quarters, VC was still in the game, 37-33.
Hagle scored seven points in the third frame, including a three-pointer.
However, the big difference in the game was at the free-throw line.
VC went to the free throw line nine times and made five.
St. Mary’s went to the charity stripe 32 times and made 21.
Ava Harrington of St. Mary’s made 10 out of 12 free throws.
VC’s only other scorer was Keiya Greene, who scored five points.