Kinsley Gordon nets 21 second half points to lead Myrtle to win over Smithville

The Myrtle Lady Hawks got their first win of the season thanks to a stellar second half effort from Sophmore dynamo Kinsley Gordon.

Trailing 24-19 at the half to the Smithville Lady Seminoles, Gordon took control in the second half pouring in 21 points to finish with a game high 30 in leading Myrtle to a 56-44 victory.

Lexie Hutcheson contributed 12 points. Brianna Smith netted 8 while Raykiah Strickland chipped in 6 points.

In boys action, the Hawks fell to the visiting Seminoles 69-39. Myrtle trailed 17-8 after the first quarter and were never able to grab the lead in the contest.

The Hawks and Lady Hawks return to basketball action Tuesday against Vardaman.

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