Jonesboro-Hodge girls beat Saline for first win of the year

Jonesboro-Hodge outscored tournament host Saline 11-0 in overtime to give second year coach Shan Jackson and the Lady Tigers a 55-44 victory for their first win of the season. With the thrilling win, JHHS improves to 1-2 on the year while Saline fell to 0-4. LaKayla McGuire and Morgan McGee both scored a new season high 13 to lead J-H, while Sanaa Tatum chipped in with 11. Jaylena Jackson added seven points, including five in the extra frame, LeRonda McGuire had five and Tyya Davis finished with four points. Nesha Johnson also scored two for JHHS. Saline was paced by 16 points from Jalynn Jiles and 12 points from Morgan Cheatwood. The Lady Bobcats also got nine points from Lanee Cheatwood and five from Allie Kate Hillman. Bella Blewer and Tyla Malon also contributed a free throw each.