MASON, W.Va. — The night went about as well as Taylor Hysell, Deidra Peters and Kayla Lanier could have hoped for Monday evening, as Wahama celebrated Senior Night in style with a convincing 67-50 victory over visiting Cross Lanes Christian during a non-conference matchup in Mason County.
The Lady Falcons (12-8) gradually got better as the night progressed after jumping out to a small 11-8 lead after eight minutes of play. WHS then extended its lead with a 17-12 run in the second canto for a 28-20 advantage headed into the intermission.
CLCS made its biggest charge of the night during the third quarter, but was still outscored by a slim 17-15 margin — allowing the Red and White to take a 45-35 cushion into the finale.
Wahama closed regulation on a 22-15 surge to wrap up the 17-point triumph.
Hysell led Wahama with a double-double effort of 31 points and 10 rebounds, both of which were game-highs. Alex Wood and Karista Ferguson were next with 12 points apiece, followed by Kelsey Zuspan with 10 markers.
Paige Gardner rounded out the scoring with two points. WHS was 13-of-25 at the free throw line for 52 percent. Neither Peters nor Lanier scored in the contest.
Rebecca Linville paced CLCS with 26 points, followed by Erika Beller with 13 and Emily Shaffer with 10 markers. The guests were 8-of-12 at the charity stripe for 67 percent.
Wahama will return to action on Monday when it hosts St. Mary’s in a non-conference matchup at 7 p.m.