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Friday, Jan. 20 -- The Parry McCluer High School girls basketball team clamped down on defense in the second half to claim a 41-28 Pioneer District victory over Narrows in Buena Vista.
The Fighting Blues (12-2, 6-1 Pioneer) trailed 23-20 at halftime, but they held the Green Wave (6-10, 2-3) scoreless in the third quarter and allowed just five points in the final frame to earn the win.
Anna Claytor tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Blues, while Payton Emore recorded 12 points and three assists and Victoria Hamilton finished with eight points. Emma Helvey notched nine points and Mya Robertson chipped in eight for Narrows, and Kennah Spencer pulled down a team-best 12 rebounds.
The Blues will visit Covington on Tuesday, starting with junior varsity action at 5:30 p.m.
