A big first quarter led to another big win for the Lady Hornets Basketball team. Chillicothe beat Kirksville 63 to 48 at Chillicothe. The Lady Hornets scored 23 points in the first quarter to lead by ten.
Coach Darren Smith said his team’s defensive intensity set the tone early in the game.
Jolie Bonderer had 24 points and Essie Hicks added 23 points. Lucy Reeter had seven, Jessica Reeter four, Cali Burkhardt and Kayanna Cranmer each with two, a free throw for Bre Pithan and playing time for Ellie Barnett. Chillicothe girls are now 18-4 and Kirksville falls to 17-4
Chillicothe won the girls Junior Varsity game 30 to 22, led by Liz Oliver with 12 points.
