Lady Tigers headed to regionals after stand-out performance

  • Macy Townes, in her first start of the season, was instrumental in holding Mannford’s top scorer to just 11 points.
    Macy Townes, in her first start of the season, was instrumental in holding Mannford’s top scorer to just 11 points.
  • Turner Emery Turner was also a force on defense with three rebounds, two deflected passes and a steal.
    Turner Emery Turner was also a force on defense with three rebounds, two deflected passes and a steal.
  • Ella Nanaeto had 12 points in the Lady Tigers’ nailbiter loss to Mannford Friday. Photos by J. D. Meisner
    Ella Nanaeto had 12 points in the Lady Tigers’ nailbiter loss to Mannford Friday. Photos by J. D. Meisner
    CUSHING — While the Cushing Lady Tigers did not hoist the 4A-3 District plaque Friday, their surprise new look and unprecedented defensive effort had Mannford Head Coach Nathan Reed darting up and down the sideline like a longtailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.The Lady Tigers, who have only had two wins all season, took the Lady Pirates to task Friday.With a new startin...

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