Humes' points, MJCA defense not enough

GORDONSVILLE — Mt. Juliet Christian's one-girl offense wasn't enough even for an inspired Lady Saint defensive effort Monday as Gordonsville prevailed 42-26 in District 8-A action.
Christine Humes tossed in 21 of the Lady Saints' 26 points. Mt. Juliet Christian controlled the glass 43-37 and forced 26 turnovers as the visitors slipped to 7-7 for the season and 2-3 in the district pending tonight's 6 p.m. trip to Merrol Hyde in Hendersonville.
"It was the best I've seen our girls play defense at the academy," Mt. Juliet Christian coach David Kitchen said. "Other than Christine, we just couldn't shoot. We caused a lot of turnovers and quite few steals. We're missing easy shots."
Courtney Maynard managed 11 points to lead the Tigerettes, who moved to 9-6 for the season.
Ashley Hudson finished with four points and eight rebounds for Mt. Juliet Christian while Kristen Tewmey added a free throw and eight rebounds. Anna Haley had 10 caroms.

Gordonsville uses balance to stop Saints
GORDONSVILLE — With Jake Dillard providing the scoring musle inside and Josh Harris hitting from outside, Gordonsville used balance to beat Mt. Juliet Christian 73-57 in District 8-A action Monday.
Dillard fired in 15 of his 20 points in the first half as Gordonsville took a 44-27 lead into intermission. Harris threw in three 3-pointers on his way to 19.
The Tigers jumped to a 12-0 lead. Mt. Juliet Christian climbed to within eight in the fourth quarter.
Victor Underwood totaled 25 points and Bryce Middleton 12 as each tossed in two three-pointers for Mt. Juliet Christian. Blake Marsh added eight while Austin Wortman and Daniel Shedd each finished with five as the Saints slipped to 8-6 for the season and 2-3 in the district going into tonight's game in Hendersonville at Merrol Hyde.