Jim Walker
jim.walker@irontontribune.com

WHEELERSBURG — Oh that third quarter.
The South Point Lady Pointers had one bad quarter but it was enough as they lost a tough 41-35 decision to the Wheelersburg Lady Pirates on Wednesday.
South Point led at the half before the Lady Pirates took the lead in the third quarter and held on for the win.
“It was a tough game but a good experience for our young team,” said Lady Pointers’ coach Dave Adams. “We had our chances. They have a good team and just made a few more plays.”
South Point took a 12-8 first quarter lead as Emily Whitt scored seven points including a 3-pointer.
Wheelersburg cut the deficit to 18-15 at the half, then outscored the Lady Pointers 17-7 in the third quarter to take a 32-25 lead.
Abbie Kallner and Kalle Coleman scored seven points each as Wheelersburg took the lead.
Kate Mundy scored all six of her points in the fourth quarter but Kallner hit a 3-pointer and both Kallner and Ellie Ruby were 2-of-2 at the foul line as the Lady  Pirates held onto the lead.
Whitt scored 10 points and  Madison Kearns eight to lead South Point (9-6).
Coleman scored 15 points and Kallner 14 for Wheelersburg.
South Point hosts Portsmouth on Thursday.
South Point    12    6    7    10    =    35
Wheelersburg    8    7    17    9    =    41
SOUTH POINT (9-6): Emilee Whitt 2 2 0-0 10, Maddy Khounlavong 0 0 0-0 0, Kate Mundy 3 0 0-0 6, Brooklyn Badgett 2 1 0-2 7, Leah Lawson 1 0 0-0 2, Emilee Carey 0 0 0-0 0, Madison Kearns 2 0 4-6 8, Elisha Spencer 0 0 0-0 0, Ashley Perkey 1 0 0-0 2, Abbey Hannah 0 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 3 4-8 35. Fouls: 15. Fouled out: None.
WHEELERSBURG (NA): Ellie Ruby 1 0 4-4 6, Abbie Kallner 3 2 2-2 14, Kalle Coleman 5 0 5-7 15, Brittany Swim 0 1 0-0 3, Mallory Bergan 0 0 0-1 0, Makayla Akers 1 0 1-4 3. Totals: 10 3 12-18 41. Fouls: 9. Fouled out: None.