Lady Vols edged in district event

MADDEN – The Starkville Academy Lady Volunteers suffered yet another three-point loss to their rivals from Winston Academy with Thursday’s 44-41 result at the District 2-AAA Tournament at Leake Academy.

Lillee Alpe led Starkville Academy with 16 points.

It was the third three-point loss of the season to Winston Academy. the Lady Vols also fell to the Lady Patriots 36-33 and 43-40 in overtime.

Starkville Academy (19-11) will now play Heritage Academy in the district tournament championship game at 3 p.m. on Saturday.