Published: January 19, 2008 09:59 pm      

Bullard hoop teams sweep Canton

Staff Reports

BULLARD — Just when the Panthers and Lady Panthers needed a doubleheader sweep, they got it.

Bullard varsity squads defeated Canton in Friday night key District 14-3A competition.

Lady Panthers 49, Lady Eagles 43

Elisha Lee popped the nets for 17 points as the No. 18-state ranked Lady Panthers edged Canton, 49-43.

Bullard overcame a half deficit to outscore Canton 32-16 in the final half.

Other scorers for the Lady Panthers were: Calli Miller, 4; Christina Hatten, 2; Hillary Philpott, 4; Kayla Welling, 2; Sarah Welling, 12 and Danielle Heithoff, 8.

Bullard is 22-4, 5-0 in district.

Panthers 56, Eagles 42

Lance Anding led the way with 13 points as Bullard took a big district win.

Bullard got red-hot earl in the game as they would not surrender it to the fiesty Eagles.

Other Bullard scorers were: Daniel Howard, 6; Austin Camp, 5; Josiah Rosebury, 8; Brandon Beavers, 2; Nikki Rumbelow, 6; Andrew Barron, 6; Charlie Moore, 6 and Brandon Davis, 4.

The Panthers are 16-7 overall, 2-1 in district.