Davenport holds on for win over LRS

Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times | Last updated Jan 20, 2023 11:31am0

Byrne Bennett | The Record-Times count

Davenport junior Jensyn Jacobsen drives inside on the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague defense Saturday, Jan. 14. The Gorillas topped the Broncos 55-49.

RITZVILLE-After jumping out to an early lead, Davenport held on to defeat the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos 55-49 in a NE2B girls basketball matchup Friday, Jan. 14.

At the opening tip-off, the Lady Gorillas slapped their full-court press on LRS, wreaking havoc on the Broncos each time they brought the ball up court. Their trapping defense resulted in several turnovers that led to a dominant first quarter performance.

In the opening quarter the Broncos made two free throws and converted only one of their 10 shot attempts. Emalie Jacoby fueled the Lady Gorillas' offense wi...