Lady Trojans run past Dyer County in District 13-3A Semifinals




Jason Peevyhouse

Editor, JP Productions Sports




Dyersburg started the defense of its Class 3A State Championship on Monday night in Newbern, jumping out to a double-digit lead early and never looking back on the way to a 65-44 win over Dyer County in the District 13-3A Semifinals.

The Lady Trojans opened their postseason strong, jumping out to a 9-0 lead after three-pointers from Chelby Jordan and Joya Crawford. Dyer County was able to answer with a jumper and a three-pointer from Tykeria Kennedy as well as free throws from Zya Currie and Kennedy. Dyersburg responded with a pair of treys from Crawford and another three-pointer by Kay Kay Strayhorn to take a 22-10 lead after one quarter.

Dyer County got an early three-pointer from Kennedy but that was quickly matched by a Crawford trey. The Lady Choctaws stayed around ten behind early in the second frame before a pair of buckets from Kathleen Harrell and a bucket by Crawford were followed by a Strayhorn three-pointer as part of a 9-0 run. The Lady Trojans took a comfortable 36-20 lead into the half.

The Lady Trojans opened the second half with a 9-2 run capped by a pair of Kalli Maclin free throws with 4:46 left in the third quarter which built the Dyersburg lead to 23 points. The Lady Choctaws were able to cut into the lead slightly during the third frame, getting a Molly Roberts layup to cut the deficit to 47-28 in the Lady Trojans’ favor. But, a three-point play from Maclin and a free throw by Harrell late in the frame pushed Dyersburg’s lead to 51-31 after three quarters.

From there, the Lady Trojans cruised to the 21-point win and the berth in Wednesday’s district championship game.

Crawford led the way for Dyersburg with 25 points while Jordan and Maclin each added nine in the win. Kennedy paced Dyer County with 19 while Alijah Robinson tossed in eight in the loss.

Dyersburg will take on South Gibson in the District 13-3A Championship Game on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Dyer County High School. Earlier in the night, the Lady Choctaws will face Crockett County ion the consolation round at 6 p.m.

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