The Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs overcame a slow start Thursday night to pick up a 48-37 victory over the Francis Howell Lady Vikings.
The host Vikings jumped out to a 22-6 lead after the first quarter. However, Zumwalt South began to use a full court press in the 2nd quarter, and it paid off as the Lady Bulldogs outscored Howell 14-10 in the 2nd quarter. Nonetheless, the Lady Vikings still had a comfortable 32-20, halftime lead.
The third quarter proved to be pivotal as the Bulldogs continued to use their high-pressure defense and outscored the Vikings 17-2, and South led it 37-34 going into the fourth. In the fourth, South outscored Howell 11-3. Fort Zumwalt held Francis Howell to just five points in the second half.
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The Bulldogs were led in scoring by Danielle McLean’s 11 points and Maddy German’s 10.
The victory improved Ft. Zumwalt South’s record to 4 and 2, while Francis Howell dropped to 2 and 3.
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Zumwalt South’s next game comes Tuesday night when they host Francis Howell North.
Meanwhile, the Vikings look to rebound next Friday when they host Howell Central at 5:30 p.m. That will be followed by the boys’ varsity teams squaring off at 7 p.m. Both of those contests can be heard live on the Westplex Sports Network —www.westplexsports.net. The pregame show is scheduled to start at 5:15.
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