Gentry girls open season with big win over Life Way

GENTRY — Shelby Still had the hot hand early, and Alyssa McCarty took over the third quarter as Gentry opened its season with a victory Thursday over Life Way Christian, 52-20.

Still had eight points in the first quarter as the Lady Pioneers jumped out to an 18-7 lead. Gentry led 28-9 at halftime, then McCarty had 12 points during a 19-9 third-quarter run for a 47-18 cushion.

McCarty finished with 17 points to lead the Lady Pioneers, while Still chipped in 13. Hallie Moseley had six for Life Way (3-2).

Westside Eagle Observer/RANDY MOLL Kaitlyn Caswell shoots under the basket during the Gentry game against Life Way at Gentry High School on Nov. 10.

Westside Eagle Observer/RANDY MOLL Gentry’s Alyssa McCarty puts up a layup during play against Life Way at Gentry High School on Thursday.

Westside Eagle Observer/RANDY MOLL Shelby Still looks to shoot during play against Life Way at Gentry High School on Thursday.