The Madrid Tigers girls’ basketball team rallied back from an early deficit to defeat Panorama, 40-32, in their West Central Conference opener Friday, December 5 at Madrid High School.
The game started slowly for Madrid, as the Tigers were held scoreless in the first quarter and trailed 7-0.
By halftime, Madrid had cut the gap to 19-12, but Panorama still held control.
The Tigers continued to chip away in the third quarter, closing the margin to 30-23.
In the fourth, Madrid outscored Panorama 17-2 to secure the win.
Laura Eagleton led the charge with 17 points, including three three-pointers and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.
She also added eight rebounds, one block and one steal.
Mayzie Surratt contributed 12 points with two three-pointers and two free throws, along with six rebounds, a block and two steals.
Samantha Springer scored 10 points, hitting two three-pointers, and teamed with Eagleton and Surratt to dish out two assists each.
Lauren Dvorak anchored the defense with 11 rebounds and a steal.
With the victory, Madrid improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
The Tigers will look to keep their perfect record intact when they host Eagle Grove (1-2) tonight at 6 p.m. at Madrid High School.
Jill Lutz reporting
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