Cougars Defeat Lady Panthers a Second Time
Cougars Defeat Lady Panthers a Second Time
Article and Photos by Anita Kinley
Published January 20, 2012
HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers, now 3-6, lost a second time to the Garland County Cougars in a final score of 68-29 on January 13, 2012. The Panthers originally went up against the Cougars on December 15th, 2011. The final score of that game was 48-18.
The Cougars attacked the Panthers in the first gaining a quick 7-point lead, 13-6, by period end. Their domination continued well into the second period, as they reached a point spread of 17-8 with 5:00 left before halftime. The Panthers fought hard to gain control of the scoreboard, tightening their defense, more than doubling their points at halftime, 26-18. Panther #32 Aubree Foshee was responsible for 10 of the 18 points.
With the Panthers trailing by only 8 points at the start of the third period the Cougars shut down the Panthers, wrecking shop to gain a 24-point lead, 48-24, at the start of the fourth. The Panthers were only able to add 11 points to their halftime score. Another 20 points would be added by the Cougars to finish the “Cat Fight,” 68-29.
High scorers for the Cougars included: #5 K. Reed, 18 points; #14 C. Sheer, 16 points; and #32 A. L. Nester, 14 points.
Panther #32 Aubree Foshee had 12 points game total.
Anita Kinley obtained the following statement from Tammy Scheer, Head Coach Garland County Cougars:
“We enjoyed hosting Hot Springs Christian School. We always appreciate the Hot Springs Y and the support the staff and members provide. It is just a great environment for both teams- full of high energy and excitement.”
The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Girls Basketball Team includes: #10 Sam Gray, #12 Reagan Goodman, #14 Hayley Sullivan, #18 Susan Gray, #21 Katie Myers, #23 Laranda Braggs, #24 Hannah Myers, #32 Aubree Foshee, #35 Heather Wagley, and #45 Sarah Kinley.
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Hot Springs Christian School Girls Basketball Team - ARCN File Photo. From Left to Right: #35 Heather Wagley, #18 Sam Gray, Emily Worth, #32 Aubree Foshee. Front Row From Left to Right: #23 Laranda Braggs, #21 Katie Myers, #24 Hannah Myers, #45 Sarah Kinley, #12 Reagan Goodman, and #10 Sam Gray. Not Pictured #14 Hayley Sullivan.
The Garland County Cougars include: #4 Nikki Scheer, #5 Karleigh Reed, #11 Josie Scheer, #14 Corey Scheer, #22 Mattie Nester, #25 Hannah Beck, and #32 Anna Lauren Nester.

Garland County Cougars - ARCN File Photo. From Left to Right Coach Tammy Scheer, #4 Nikki Scheer, #22 Mattie Nester, #32 Anna Lauren Nester, #5 Karleigh Reed, #25 Hannah Beck, #14 Corey Scheer, #11 Josie Scheer, and Assistant Coach Rhonda Echols
Anita Kinley is an assistant editor / photojournalist for the Arkansas Conservative News Network (ARCN). She is based in Hot Springs, AR. For questions or comments about this story, please e-mail Anita at akinley@arconservativenews.net.


































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