NB Girls Score Road Victory

The Northern Bedford girls’ basketball team took the lead early and hung on for a 36-30 win on the road at Forbes Road on Jan. 21.

The Lady Panthers improved a three-point halftime lead to 27-20 by the end of the third period and with continued strong defense held off any hopes of a Lady Cardinal comeback.

“We did some things very well defensively tonight,” NB coach Jon Ewart said. “We are still struggling offensively, but our defense definitely won us this game.”

Madison Johnson scored 14 points and Makayla Hall added 10 to lead the Lady Panthers.

Deerin Davis’ 11-point effort...