WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks narrowly lost a heartbreaker to the Star City Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night at Lumberjack Arena, falling 53-52 in a highly competitive game.
Warren started strong, jumping out to a 6-0 lead in the opening minutes. Sophomore Bayleigh Miller dominated early, scoring 13 points in the first quarter. However, Star City fought back to take a slim 16-15 lead at the end of the opening period.
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The second quarter proved challenging for Warren as their offense struggled to find rhythm, managing just two field goals. Star City capitalized on the Lady Jacks’ scoring drought, extending their lead to 35-21 at halftime.
Warren turned up the defensive intensity in the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs and narrowing the deficit to 45-35 heading into the final frame.
In the fourth quarter, the Lady Jacks surged, fueled by Miller’s outstanding performance and key contributions from teammates. Despite their valiant effort, Warren fell just short, with the game ending 53-52 in favor of Star City.
Game Stats:
- Bayleigh Miller: 27 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
- Breize Fellows: 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
- Livi McKinney: 8 points, 6 rebounds
- Charles Wardlaw: 5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
The loss drops Warren to 4-15 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
Remaining January Schedule:
- January 24: @ Crossett (5:30 PM)
- January 28: vs. Monticello (5:30 PM)
- January 31: vs. Hamburg (5:30 PM)
Warren will look to bounce back in their next game as they travel to face Crossett on January 24.
