Darren Kinnard/River Radio Sports Central
DU QUOIN — In a game that was a full fledged defensive scrum, the Pinckneyville Lady Panthers held Salem to nine second half points and no field goals in the fourth quarter on the way to a 38-26 win in the championship game of the 22nd Lady Indian Tip-Off Classic in Du Quoin.
Pinckneyville’s first Classic title prevented the Lady Wildcats from a three-peat as tournament champions.
Tournament MVP Kendall Cleland led all scorers with 17 points for Pinckneyville. Jordan Kessler scored 11 of her 16 in the first quarter to lead the way for Salem.
Up next, Pinckneyville (4-0) will visit Massac County Tuesday night. Salem (3-1) will also be on the road Tuesday night, paying a visit to Teutopolis.
Trophy Games:
Championship: Pinckneyville 38, Salem 26
3rd Place: Woodlawn 58, Christopher 40
5th Place: Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 56, Du Quoin 26
All-Tournament Team:
Kendall Cleland, Pinckneyville (MVP)
Abby Keith, Pinckneyville
Jordan Kessler, Salem
Marah Johnson, Salem
Andrea Kibler, Woodlawn
Rylie Hockett, Woodlawn
Caitlyn DeWeerdt, Christopher
Annie Wangler, SVW
Aleiya King, Du Quoin
Edyn Knight, Webber
