By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Leveraging a trio of 3-pointers by three different players in the second quarter to gain early separation, Watauga’s WBB junior varsity capitalized with pesky defense and opportunistic play in the second half to defeat visiting Hibriten on Jan. 17, 35-24, in Lentz Eggers Gym.

Presli Wood, Charlie Mattox and Izzy Mohr all hit from behind the 3-point arc in the decisive second period to power the Pioneers’ offensive production. Mattox finished the game with a game-high 11 points, with steady contributions throughout the contest from Wood (7 points), Mohr (8 points) and Steph Mendez (6 points).
Hibriten had six Panthers get in the scoring column, with Makenzie Collins shooting a team-high 4 points.
SCORING
- WAT – Charlie Mattox (11 points)
- WAT – Izzy Mohr (8)
- WAT – Presli Wood (7)
- WAT – Steph Mendez (6)
- HIB – Makenzie Collins (4)
- HIB – Jayden Smith (3)
- HIB – Skyla Lail (3)
- HIB – Melanie Burgess (3)
- HIB – Leah Watson (3)
- HIB – Madi Walker (3)
- WAT – Glo Lutz (2)
- WAT – Ellie Hege (1)