Comanche drops road games

The Comanche girls took a pair of road losses last week at Lindsay and Purcell as injuries continued to mount up for the Lady Indians, who were down to eight healthy players heading into Christmas break.

Lindsay 49,

Comanche 34

On Tuesday, the Lady Indians had a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Leopardettes came back in the second quarter to take a 21-16 halftime lead and would go on to win in the second half.

Scoring

Lindsay (4-3): M. McGowan, 18; L. Wilmot, 14; C. Russell, 8; A. Valenciano, 5; G. Wilmot, 2

Comanche (1-5): Kylie Roden, 11; Jentry Whaley, 6; Kamrey Rendon, 6; Emaleigh Parks, 4; Jaylee Roebuck, 4; Bre Gill, 2; Drai Sparks, 1

Purcell 49,

Comanche 26

Purcell, the No. 13 team in Class 4A, jumped out to a 16-6 lead in the first quarter and then steadily pulled away for the rest of the game.

Scoring

Purcell (6-0): E. Resinniz,10; T. Winters, 7; H. Harp, 6; J. Avery, 6; H. Buchanan, 5; L. Del Toro, 4; A. Thompson, 4; H. Whitaker, 2; K. Espariza, 2;

Comanche (1-6): Kamrey Rendon, 9; Kylie Roden, 6; Jaylee Roebuck, 6; Jentry Whaley, 3; Drai Sparks, 2

The Comanche boys also took a pair of losses on the road to drop to 2-5 on the season. 

“We’re not going to replace one my leading scorers Myles Ellis (who was injured in the first game) who scores 15, 16 or 17 points a game, but we’ve got to have guys step up who are ready to compete and do the things we ask them to do and do things that are beneficial toward the team,” said Anthony Bowie, head coach. “That’s going to help build up our confidence. I’m confident in any kid I put out there, it’s going to take time. We weren’t expecting to have multiple starters out and experienced guys in the first part of the season. It’s a little bit of adversity that we’re facing, but I feel confident we’ll be back to play the way we are capable of playing.”

Lindsay 53,

Comanche 42

On Tuesday, the Indians scored double digits in the first and third quarters, but only could score in the single digits in the second and fourth as the Leopards held on for the win.

Scoring

Comanche (2-4): Dillon Ellis, 16; Corbin Bowen, 8; Colby Shannon, 7; Hunter Lassley, 5; Brycen Lassley, 4; Hollister Pollock, 2

Purcell 66

Comanche 29

On Friday, all of the Indians’ points came inside the arc and they only shot seven free throws total in the game.

Scoring

Comanche (2-5): Dillon Ellis, 16; Colby Shannon, 6; Brycen Lassley, 3; Hunter Lassley, 2; Corbin Bowen, 2