Lady Bears lose first region game 67-9 to Northside

WARNER ROBINS — The region schedule has begun for Houston County (0-13, 0-1 Region 2-5A) but they’re still looking for their first victory of the season after a 67-9 loss to Northside (11-3, 2-0 Region) at home on Saturday.

A tough Lady Eagles defense made it hard for the Lady Bears to do anything offensively, even advance the ball past half court.

HoCo was held to their season-low in points because they simply didn’t have many offensive possessions.

Northside ran a full court press and were quick to tie up the Lady Bears and force a jump ball at every opportunity. If they didn’t do that they forced a turnover by poking the ball free or stealing a pass. They also stayed on the offensive glass, giving them extra opportunities to score even if HoCo managed a stop.

Defensively the Lady Bears were able to hold the Lady Eagles to eight points through the first five minutes of the game, but after that the floodgates opened. Northside doubled their lead in less than a minute before ending the first quarter with a 19-4 advantage that soon ballooned into 39-7 by halftime.

HoCo scored two points in the second half, part of Sameena Khan’s team-high six.

UP NEXT

The Lady Bears will host Thomas County Central on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.

Northside will travel to Lee County on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. to wrap up their short two-game road spurt.