TULSA — A downpour of turnovers from Sequoyah girls basketball led to a 10-point win over Quinton in the second round of the 60th annual Tournament of Champions.
Five straight turnovers to start the game set the pace for the Lady Indians’ victory over the Lady Savages, Tuesday, Dec. 30. The win ensures SHS plays in the consolation championship at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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The Lady Indians jumped to a 18-7 lead in the first quarter, thanks to their turnovers. In the opening frame, SHS limited the Lady Savages to just one field goal and six total shots while putting up 16 shots of their own. QHS scored 5-of-7 points from the free-throw line.
In the second quarter, the Lady Savages flipped the script and cut the lead down to two possessions. Going into halftime SHS’ lead was cut down to 26-22, with only 8 points in the second frame.
Out of the locker room, the Lady Indians started off strong. Brenly Lamb led an 8-0 run to take a 12-point lead. However, the Lady Savages were lying in wait and cut the lead to 39-32 going into the final quarter.
Continuous production of turnovers was key to keeping the Lady Indians’ lead and the 10-point win.
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The Lady Indians will take on Carl Albert at noon at the BOK Center to close out the Tournament of Champions, Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Sequoyah head coach Justin Brown, right, and Kobey Kirk talk on the sidelines during the Tournament of Champions.
Kingston overpowers SHS in game one
In the opening round of the 60th annual Tournament of Champions, Sequoyah girls basketball couldn’t get its offense going against the No. 1 4A team, Lincoln Christian.
Ranked No. 2 in 3A, the Lady Indians lost the opening round 61-37 Thursday, Dec. 29 at the BOK Center in Tulsa. An 11-0 stretch in the first quarter opened the door for the Lady Bulldogs to take the opening round win.
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The 11-0 scoring run gave the Lady Bulldogs a 19-9 lead going into the second quarter. Early on, the Lady Indians faced a strong full-court press from the Lincoln Christian defense, resulting in early steals opening the door for the offensive.
In the second quarter, Kobey Kirk kept the Lady Indians in the game off the bench. Throughout the second quarter, Kirk was nailing baskets, finishing with 7 off SHS’ 11 points in the frame.
Going into the locker rooms, the Lady Bulldogs held a 32-20 advantage.
Needing a comeback, SHS came out in the second quarter and faced a tough Lincoln Christian defense that continued to force steals. SHS put up 7 points in the third quarter.
With the game all but sewn up for the Lady Bulldogs, SHS put up 10 points in the final frame.
