Lady Guard win at Price Carlisle, 49-45

PRICE — The Lady Guard survived a late comeback to hang on and defeat Carlisle 49-45 Monday afternoon.

The victory moves the Brook Hill to 4-2 on the season.

Junior Mia Martinico led the way with 17 points with junior Lauren Eden also finishing in double figures with 14. Martinico scored seven from the charity stripe while Eden preferred to do her business from beyond the arc with two 3-pointers.

Junior forward Kay Kay Smith chipped in nine points as Brook Hill led 21-18 at halftime and 37-26 entering the fourth quarter.

The Lady Guard controlled the glass 42 rebounds and combined for 17 steals.

Brook Hill will next be in action on Tuesday, December 1 at home against La Poynor. The JV game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity at 6 p.m.

Lady Guard Stats

Points (49): Kay Kay Smith 9, Mia Martinico 17, Lauren Eden 14, Gracie Helmers 2, Emily Webb 2, Jordan Phillips 3, AD Kuechle 2.

3-Pointers (3): Lauren Eden 2, Jordan Phillips.

Free Throws (16): Kay Kay Smith 3, Mia Martinico 7, Lauren Eden 2, Gracie Helmers 2, Emily Webb 2.

Rebounds (32): Kay Kay Smith 6, Mia Martinico 3, Lauren Eden 3, Gracie Helmers4, Emily Webb 5, Jordan Phillips 8.

Assists (4): Mia Martinico 1, Gracie Helmers 1, AD Kuechle 2.

Steals (17): Kay Kay Smith 3, Mia Martinico 5, Lauren Eden 2, Gracie Helmers 1, Jordan Phillips 1, AD Kuechle 5.

Blocks (2): Gracie Helmers 1, Miles Inglish 1.