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HUNTINGDON (February 7) — Huntingdon High School celebrated Senior Night Friday and hosted McKenzie for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies pulled away in the third quarter and cruised to a 55-29 victory. The Mustangs led by nine at the half, but the Rebels chipped away down the stretch and took a late lead for a 57-50 win.
Between games, 16 senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored on the court, joined by family members.
Senior cheerleaders are Abby Ballard, escorted by Brian and Michelle French; Katie Coleman, escorted by Mike and Wendy Coleman; Kensley Crossno, escorted by Kevin and Vicki Crossno; and Katie Simpson, escorted by Todd and Michelle Simpson.
Senior Fillies are Adyn Swenson, escorted by Eric and Anissa Swenson; Kaci Fuller, escorted by Jody and Amy Fuller; and Tyasia Reed, escorted by Nathan Reed, Kenneth Gordon and Jobina Gordon.
Senior Mustangs are Ben Taylor, escorted by David and April Taylor; Noah Belew, escorted by Tracy and Robin Belew; Kyrien Jordan, escorted by Kiowa and Blair Jordan; Nik Bynum, escorted by Jason and Amy Bynum; Devontavius Pruitte-Hutch, escorted by Cynthia Hutch; Drake Butler, escorted by Clint and Gina Butler; and Kylin Finch, escorted by Kevin Finch, Amanda Simmons and Linda Johnson.
Senior manager is Tim Walls, escorted by Harmon and Amy Grimes.
Fillies 55, Lady Rebels 29
The Fillies had a 10-9 edge after the opening frame, led by Kaci Fuller with four points. Brooke Butler hit a three-pointer. Adyn Swenson had a pair, and Brooklyn Williams hit a free throw. Lilly Bennett led the Lady Rebels with six points, and Shelby Davis hit a three.
Huntingdon grew the lead with a 16-9 advantage in the second quarter, led by Butler with five points, including a three. Swenson scored four, and Fuller hit a three. Williams and Addison Postlethwait each had a pair. Bennett led McKenzie with seven, and Dani Dyer had a pair. At the half, Huntingdon led 26-18.
The Fillies pulled away in the third, 16-5, led by Butler with five, including a three. Fuller scored four, and Swenson hit a three-pointer. Postlethwait and Tyasia Reed each had a pair. Davis scored three points for the Lady Rebels, and Bennett added a pair. Entering the final frame, the Fillies led 42-23.