By: Adam Freeman
The Tucker Valley Lady Wildcats had a very busy week, playing four games in five days. Tucker began the week with matchups against Tygarts Valley and Elkins Middle.
Elkins was the first opponent of the week, with Tucker falling 38–15. Maci Owens led the team that night with five points, while Marlee Evans and Ally Wright each notched three points.
Tucker then took on the Tygarts Valley Lady Bulldogs the following night for 8th Grade Night, with a different result. The Lady Wildcats dominated the game, allowing only two buckets by Tygarts Valley as they secured a 45–4 victory. Mia Lambert scored 21 points on the night, Owens added 12 points, and Evans contributed eight points.
Tucker’s next matchup was against Central Preston, where the Lady Wildcats fell 43–31. Evans led the team in scoring with 15 points, Wright had seven points, and Owens added four points.
Tucker finished the week at home against Harman. Seventh grader Mia Lambert had a career night against the Panthers, scoring 30 points, 22 of which came in the first half. Tucker held Harman scoreless through the first half, and the final score was 59–5. Along with Lambert’s 30-point performance, Evans and Owens added eight points each.
Tucker’s next game will be on Monday, February 16, when they travel to Green Bank Middle School.