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In his third year at the helm, Orangefield’s Coach Chris Jost is seeking at least a share of the District Championship for the third season in a row.

Lady Cats defeated Hamshire-Fannett Tuesday 36-28.

Orangefield took the early lead in the first period of play 11-6.

The Lady Longhorns didn’t give it up easily, tied 15-15 at the half, staying close, 24-21 at the end of the third period.

Leading Scorers for Orangefield: Aimee Scales 9; Rebecca Higginbotham 8.

Hamshire-Fannett: Guilhas 12 Other High Stats for Orangefield: Kasidy Hayes - 5 Rebounds; Aimee Scales - 6 Steals.

Orangefield Scoring: Megan Burton - 1; Ashlee Broussard - 1; Rebecca Higginbotham -  8; Ashton Wagner - 6; Marissa Wyatt - 2; Kacey LeBlanc - 3; Kacy Juneau - 6; Aimee Scales - 9.

JV girls defeated Hamshire-Fannett 52-21.

Leading the way was Morgan Moss with 16 points and Carley Choate.

Friday, Orangefield Lady Cats took down West Orange-Stark 45 to 34 in the second round of district play.

Leading scorers for the night from Orangefield were: Marissa Wyatt 13; Ashton Wagner 11; Kacey LeBlanc 10.

For West Orange-Stark, topping the board was: Winbush 17; Heard 15.

Other high stats for Orangefield: Kasidy Hayes - 7 Rebounds and 4 Steals.

Scoring for the Lady Cats: Megan Burton - 3; Ashlee Broussard - 2; Rebecca Higginbotham - 4; Ashton Wagner - 11; Marissa Wyatt - 13; Kacey LeBlanc - 10; Kacy Juneau - 2.

Orangefield is now 20-9 overall and 7-1 in district play.

Orangefield’s JV girls team defeated WOS 46-10.

Leading the way was Morgan Moss with 14 points.

The Lady Cats will host Hardin Jefferson for a rematch on Friday night for the final home game of the season.