{"id":30775,"date":"2024-02-20T06:35:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=30775"},"modified":"2024-02-20T06:55:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:55:27","slug":"lady-comets-advance-to-district-semifinals-with-win-over-puxico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/sports\/comets\/lady-comets-advance-to-district-semifinals-with-win-over-puxico-20240220","title":{"rendered":"Lady Comets Advance To District Semifinals With Win Over Puxico"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Alton Lady Comets went up against the Puxico Indians on February 19, 2024, for the Class 2 District 2 Quarterfinals in Van Buren, Missouri. The Comets took the win 87-29.<\/p>\n

First Half<\/h2>\n

The Comets were not slow getting started. At the end of the first quarter, they were up 29-3. McKenzie Smith of the Comets got a three-pointer early in the second quarter to add to the lead. During the first half, Evin Montgomery made five out of six three-pointers. The score at halftime was 52-12.<\/p>\n

Second Half<\/h2>\n

In the third quarter, most of Alton’s starters came out of the game. Alee Willard, McKenzie Smith, and Lilly Haddock of the Comets made three-pointers in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter, Alton was leading 76-20. In the fourth quarter, the mercy rule was initiated meaning the clock kept on ticking no matter what. During the last couple of minutes of the game, the Indians made a couple of three-pointers. The final score was 87-29, with Alton taking the lead.<\/p>\n

Semifinals<\/h2>\n

The Class 2 District 2 Semifinals will be on February 21st. Alton will play at 7:30 pm against the number two seed, the East Carter Redbirds. It will be a fun game to watch, as in their previous matchup at the beginning of the season, Alton lost only by eight points. [1]<\/sup><\/a> In District 2, the top four seeds remain, with Thayer facing Neelyville at 6:00 pm on February 21st. [2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Notes:<\/h4>
  1. ^<\/a>MSHSAA- East Carter High School<\/a> (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li>
  2. ^<\/a>MSHSAA- Class 2 District 2 Girls Tournament<\/a> (go back  ↩)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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