Rangerettes roll at Du Quoin

DU QUOIN — The Rangerettes came out hot and rode a 19-point first quarter to a 61-38 road win at Du Quoin on Thursday night, getting a game-high 22 points from Makayla Abney. Ally Gischer also cracked double figures in scoring with a dozen points for Benton.
Taylor Mosely sank three three-pointers in the opening period, and finished with 9 points.
Du Quoin struggled offensively in the first half and trailed 27-14 at the half. Their offense managed 13 points in the third period, but the Rangerettes were still better. M. Abney scored 8 points in the quarter as Benton extended their lead to 51-27.
Alaina Caldwell led the Lady Indians with 15 points, Chloe Hill added 9, Jordyn Bullar 7, Kate Smith 3, and Meryn Gross and Sadie Day each finished with 2.
Marcela Mendez added 8 points for Benton, Alexis Abney had 5, Ebriessa Casey 3 and Kaylee Pedigo 2.
The Rangerettes will participate in the Eldorado Winter Classic Saturday, Monday and Jan. 23.