Lady Trojans dominate Ripley, boys fall to Tigers

 




Jason Peevyhouse

Editor, JP Productions Sports

The Lady Trojans moved to 4-2 on the season on Monday night and did so in dominating fashion, defeating Ripley 76-18 on the road in Lauderdale County.

Though the Dyersburg girls started off comparatively slowly in the opening frame, Dyersburg got six points from Chelby Jordan and five by Kay Kay Strayhorn to take a 20-11 lead after one quarter.

Dyersburg’s defense held Ripley to just four points in the second frame to slow down the Lady Tiger offense. Meanwhile, the Lady Trojans got five points from Kaliyah Lewis and four each by Strayhorn, Jordan and Aerie Quinn to take a commanding 46-15 lead into the half.

The Lady Trojans continued to score at will in the third quarter. Eleven points from Jordan led the way for the black and gold with Kathleen Harrell adding a jumper and a three-pointer as part of a second straight 26-point frame to take a 72-18 lead into the half.

With the clock running and the mercy rule in effect, Dyersburg cruised to the win.

Jordan led the way with 21 points while Strayhorn added 12 and Quinn tossed in 10.

Ripley boys 40, Dyersburg 36

A low-scoring game through three quarters saw the points pick up in the fourth quarter as Ripley took the win over Dyersburg.

Trailing by two heading into the final eight minutes, the Trojans got a nine-point from Jace Ward to keep them within striking distance of the Tigers. But, Ripley was able to put together a 15-point final quarter to take the win.

Ward led the way for the Trojans with 22 points in the loss.

Dyersburg finally makes its home debut for the 2025-26 season on Friday when the Trojans and Lady Trojans host Humboldt beginning at 6 p.m.

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