Stallions close out Highlanders

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune

Madera South’s Briannah Lorta shoots over the outstretched arms of a McLane defender to score two of her game-high 17 points in Tuesday’s victory over the Highlanders. 

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The Madera South Stallions girls basketball team opened the game well and closed the game well for a 50-35 victory over the McLane Highlanders in North Yosemite League play Tuesday. 

In the first and fourth quarters, the Stallions outscored the Highlanders, 27-6. However, in the second and third quarters, McLane outscored the Stallions, 29-13. 

Madera South took a four point lead into the fourth quarter and forced eight turnovers in a 13-2 quarter.