Lady Tigers advance in regional play
Morris nets 20 in 53-37 win over Bridgeport
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ELKINS -- Elin Morris scored 20 points as fourth-seed Elkins claimed a 53-37 victory over No. 5 Bridgeport Thursday evening in Class AAA, Region II action.
The Lady Tigers (9-9) will travel to top-seed Keyser at 7 p.m. Tuesday in seeking a state tourney berth.
No. 3 Hampshire visits No. 2 Lewis County in the other regional final.
Morris had four treys on the night as Elkins built a 13-6 lead after one quarter and carried a 26-8 advantage into the intermission.
Avery Humble led the Lady Indians, who finished the season 6-17, with 14 points.
Bridgeport (6-17)
Avery Humble 4 6-7 14, Reese Pierce 2 6-6 11, Haylee Pryor 2 2-2 8, Olivia Bell 1 0-0 2, Audrey Kerr 1 0-0 2. Totals: 10 14-15 37
Elkins (9-9)
Elin Morris 7 2-2 20, Madi Zirkle 4 0-0 8, Mencia Gomez 3 1-4 7, Emma Gilbert 2 0-0 6, Ella Bates 2 2-5 6, Mady Shreve 2 0-0 6. Totals: 20 5-11 53
Bridgeport 6 2 16 13 -- 37
Elkins 13 13 16 11 -- 53
3-point goals: BHS 3 (Pryor 2 and Pierce), EHS 8 (Morris 4, Gilbert and Shreve 2)