Neelyville girls basketball vs. Doniphan

Thursday, January 17, 2019

DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields

DONIPHAN — It’s said that defense travels. Neelyville’s certainly did against Doniphan on Thursday. Add widget here: Paragraph #2 The Lady Tigers forced three turnovers within the first two minutes against the Donettes, suffocating them and getting in passing lanes on nearly every possession. Late in the first quarter, Neelyville forced Doniphan to turn the ball over on three straight possessions. Add widget here: Paragraph #3 The Lady Tigers didn’t allow a basket until 2:06 remained in the opening quarter and led 23-2 after the first. That hot start propelled them to a 64-39 win over the Donettes.

Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) dribbles the ball as Doniphan's Jaylin Dutton (00) and Emily Ederer try to steal it during the first half of Thursday's game at Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
Neelyville's Lexi Liau (23) dribbles the ball as Doniphan's Alexis Day, right, defends her during the first half Thursday at Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
Neelyville's Jentri Worley (12) drives to the basket against a pair of Doniphan defenders during the first half Thursday in Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
Doniphan's Timberly Masching (3) dribbles the ball as Neelyville's Payton Reinbott guards her during the first half Thursday at Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
Neelyville's Lexi Liau holds the ball as Doniphan's Olivia Cruetz reaches in during the first half of Thursday's game at Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)
Neelyville's Jentri Worley shoots a floater as Doniphan's Alexis Day attempts to draw a charge during the first half of Thursday's game at Doniphan. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields)