Rusk Lady Eagles snap 2-year losing streak
Lady Eagles nip Central 52-40, Eagles fall to Hudson
BY LELAND ACKER

Rusk point guard Jasmine Harris (15) drives the lane during the Lady Eagles' 53-48 loss against the Hudson Lady Hornets Friday. Harris drew several fouls by driving the lane, resulting in her making 20 points in the game. The Lady Eagles face a tough Devillette team in Huntington Friday. PHOTO: LELAND ACKER

All the hard work, sweat and tears finally paid off for the Rusk Lady Eagles Jan. 15 as they defeated the Central Lady Bulldogs 52-40. The win marked the Lady Eagles' first district victory in almost three years and the seventh victory overall for this season.

Rusk had threatened several district opponents already this season, playing close games against Center and Hudson and leading Carthage throughout much of the first half, but Murphy's law always seemed to strike the Lady Eagles hardest in the fourth quarter.

The Central game was different, as Jasmine Harris fueled the Lady Eagle offense with a three-pointer in the third quarter and Cambry Blakemore added another in the fourth. Harris led scoring with 28 points, followed by Le'Asha O'Neal (11), Blakemore (10), Charnell Franklin (2) and Brittney Session (1).

Rusk post Horrace Lewis drives the lane for a layup during the Eagles' 75-50 loss to the Hudson Hornets Friday. Lewis contributed two points and several rebounds to the Eagles efforts. Rusk, now 0-7 in District 20-3A play, travels to Huntington to play the Red Devils Friday. PHOTO: LELAND ACKER

The momentum of the Central game carried over into the Lady Eagles' efforts against Hudson Friday night, but the Lady Hornets came from behind to win 53-48. Scorers were: Harris (20), Blakemore (12), Session (11), Lisa Frauenberger (2), Franklin (2) and O'Neal (1).

Rusk is now 7-16 on the season, 1-8 in district.

The Lady Eagles' JV fell to Hudson 53-26. Scorers were: Kiera Skinner (10), Jelissa Session (8), Kashera Muhammad (4), Winona McGowan (2) and Cami Curtis (2).

The Rusk Eagles lost to the Central Bulldogs 50-46 Jan. 15.

"We played well, we just couldn't get over the hump," said Head Coach Tracy Kincade.

Demarcus Skinner led the effort with 21 points, three rebounds and two steals. Quinn Anthony controlled the lane with five points and 10 rebounds.

Following the leaders were: J.J. Session (8), Chance Cleaver (6), Bobby McDuff (6), Horrace Lewis (2).

The Eagles fell to Hudson 75-50 Friday. Scorers were: Skinner (16), Session (8), Anthony (7), John David Beard (6), Cleaver (5), Michael Katon (3), Terrance Turner (2), Lewis (2) and Taj Cleaver (1). Rusk is now 8-13, 0-7 in district play.

The Eagle JV lost to Hudson 48-46 Friday. Scorers were: Cornelius Lewis (25), Nicky D. Cleveland (7), Kalen Skinner (7), Matthew Pyle (3), DelShawn Session (2) and Chase Anderson (2). The Eagle JV is now 5-2 in district. Rusk travels to Huntington Friday, with JV games beginning at 5 p.m.