(File Photo by Doc Smith) Sophomore, Point guard, Minta Spears knocked down three, freethrows as time expired to force overtime with Lindale last week. Lindale won the game 45-40 in the extra period. LINDALE – The 12th-ranked, Bullard Lady Panthers had a tough night of shooting from the field, and dropped an overtime loss on the road to the Lindale Lady Eagles, 45-40 last week at the Lindale Eagle’s gymnasium.

The Lady Panthers (1-1), only scored in double-digits in two of five quarters, more importantly dropping the overtime period 11-6 to the Lady Eagles (3-0).

Sophomore guard, Minta Spears was an early hero sinking three, free throws for the final points at 33-33 to end regulation play and force the overtime period.

The scoring was spread out in the defensive battle, as Lady Panther, Kayla Welling was the leading scorer with 14 points, followed by Spears with 11, and Ashley Ricci with 10-points.

Non-District Girls Basketball At Lindale High School’s Eagle Gymnasium

BULLARD – Ashley Ricci, 10; Ally Covalt, 5; Minta Spears 11; Kayla Welling, 14.

LINDALE – Alicia Sanders, 10; Kelci Lind, 8; Dayre Marsh, 12; Jenna Terry, 6; Sarah Cargill, 7; Di’Mond Edmond, 2.

THREE POINT GOALS – B: Covalt, Spears (2),. L: Sanders (2).

RECORDS – Bullard 1-1. Lindale 3-0.

JV SCORE – Lindale 51, Bullard 42. NEXT UP – Bullard vs. Jacksonville in Burger King Classic, Fri., 8:30 a.m., Tyler-Lee.