LA GRANGE — The Lady Leopards hoop squad of La Grange High School faced off against Smithville High School Jan. 20 at Leopards Gym and La Grange had the upper hand with a win by a final score of 69-27. La Grange flourished in all aspects with their defense, play design, and shot-making, but it was their full-court press that wreaked havoc on the Lady Tigers to result in easy baskets and layups.
“Press was working really well,” said La Grange head girls basketball coach Heath Golan. “That’s one thing we try to preach because it leaves easy opportunities to score. It just makes it a lot easier for us. When we’re hitting shots like we did in our offensive sets, tonight’s one of those nights where it felt like it was going in. Girls did a great job at both ends of the floor."
Lady Leps senior guard Camille Gonzalez scored eight points for the night and recently came back from a shoulder injury she suffered towards the end of volleyball season. Gonzalez is an essential part to this La Grange team with her senior presence and ability on the floor.
