FRANKLIN — Class AA, No. 9 Petersburg held off a second-half push from Pendleton County to claim a 47-43 win over Friday night.

The Lady Vikings led 34-20 at halftime but the Lady Wildcats had a 14-8 scoring edge in the third canto to cut the lead to 42-34 entering the final frame.

Pendleton County outscored Petersburg, 9-5, in the final quarter.

Miley Tingler led the Lady Vikings with 14 points.

Jameigh Miller tossed in 15 and Susan Vincell added 12 to lead the hosts.

Petersburg (7-5) entertains Keyser on Tuesday, while Pendleton County is slated to host East Hardy on Thursday.

Petersburg (47)

Ayden Mayfield 2 1-4 5, Miley Tingler 4 5-8 14, Shyane Tawney 1 4-8 6, Sis Cole 1 0-4 2, Addie Day 4 0-2 8, Ryleigh Hall 2 0-0 4, Karlie DiBenedetto 3 0-0 8. Totals 17 10-26 47

Pendleton County (43)

Tia Heavner 4 0-4 8, Lexy Tingler 1 4-7 6, Jessica Parker 1 0-0 2, Jameigh Miller 6 2-2 15, Susan Vincell 2 8-9 12. Totals 14 14-22 43

Petersburg 12 22 8 5 — 47

Pendleton County 14 6 14 9 — 43

3-point goals: Petersburg 3 (DiBenedetto 2 and Tingler), Pendleton 1 (Miller)