Lady Warriors slip by Connellsville, 47-44
The Lady Falcons fell behind early and couldn’t rally past visiting Elizabeth-Forward Monday night as Connellsville lost a close 47-44 non-section contest.
The Lady Warriors (2-1) led 14-9 after the first quarter, but Connellsville cut a couple points off the deficit with a 12-10 advantage in the second quarter.
The Warriors pulled away in the third quarter, 18-12, but Connellsville battled back in the fourth quarter, 11-5, to make it a two-point game with five seconds left.
The Lady Falcons missed the final shot and had to foul.
Molly Bauer led Connellsville (2-1) with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Dae’lin Burnsworth added 15 points.
Justice Mitchell scored a game-high 17 points for the Lady Warriors.