Lady Cougars runner up in Christmas tourney

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By CINDY CROSBY

Cindyc4@yahoo.com

The Colleton County Lady Cougars were named runner’s up in the Cougar Basketball Classic, which was held December 21-22 at the Colleton County High School Gymnasium.

Originally slated as a four-team bracket, Colleton County would get a win due to forfeit when Branchville High School dropped out for Tuesday evening’s game. Moving into the winner’s bracket, Colleton County faced Stall High School for the championship, but fell 70-43.

Lady Cougar Makayla Chisolm scored 14 points against Stall. Ma’Kayla Brown added 12 points. Other scoring included Bethany Monroe with eight points, Heaven Green with four points, and Shandi Brown, with three points.

The following student-athletes were named to the Girls All-Tournament Team: Ma’kayla Brown - Colleton County; Jadein Haynes – Stall; and Darnaisha Goss - Stall (MVP).

Colleton County (8-4, 0-2) begins a full slate of Region VII-AAAA competition hosted Hilton Head High School on Tuesday, January 4, before traveling to Bluffton High School on Friday, January 7.