(Banner File Photo by Doc Smith) Lady Panther, Ally Covalt knocks down a freethrow in recent action. Covalt scored six points, grabbed seven rebounds, made five steals and four assists in the win over Jacksonville in the Tyler TASO Burger King Classic at Robert E. Lee this past Friday. The Lady Panthers played Diboll on Tuesday and will play in the Winnsboro Hoopfest this weekend, matching up with Rockwall-Heath at 10:20 a.m. at the Brownsboro H.S. gym. TYLER – The Bullard Lady Panthers were pretty consistent throughout the game, en route to a 50-36 win over a very athletic, Jacksonville Fightin’ Maidens.

According to head coach, Greg Gay, there was a little lull but the best yet overall.

“I felt like it was the best game we’ve played so far,” said Gay, “but I wasn’t real pleased with how we finished some things up.

“We did a great job of getting the looks at the shots we wanted, we just need to finish those shots off, but I was really pleased with the effort.”

Sophomore point guard, Minta Spears led to a 22-point lead, burying three treys as the Lady Panthers cruised to the third win of the year.

Spears scored 17 points to lead the Lady Panthers (3-1), as they play Diboll on Tuesday night. Christina Hatten busted two, 3-pointers of her own to finish up with eight points.

After Jessica Hunter scored four straight points for Jacksonville to tie the game at 10, Bullard scored 13 of the next 15 points. The Lady Panthers then took a 25-15 lead into the intermission.

Junior, Christina Hatten had the pair of threes of her own, and Ashley Ricci added another nine points and seven rebounds for Bullard.

Amber Hawkins scored 14 and Hunter added 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for the Fightin’ Maidens

This weekend, the Lady Panthers will play in the prestigious Winnsboro Hoopfest Tournament. Bullard plays Rockwall-Heath in first round action at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday at the High School gymnasium.

2009 Tyler TASO Burger King Classic At Robert E. Lee Gymnasium

JACKSONVILLE – Amber Hawkins, 14; Chanci Scott, 2; Ashley Baker, 2; Lydia Boyd, 5; Jessica Hunter, 12; Brittany King, 1.

BULLARD – Rachel Horton, 4, Minta Spears, 17, Ashley Ricci, 9; Ally Covalt, 6; Christina Hatten, 8, Kayla Welling, 6.

THREE POINT GOALS – J: none. B: Spears 3, Hatten 2, Horton. RECORDS – Bullard (3-1). NEXT UP – Bullard vs. Rockwall-Heath, 10:20 a.m., Thurs., Winnsboro Hoopfest Tournament.