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Ocala Star Banner Article Published Dec. 28, 2003
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Lady Cats fall to Tallahassee Florida High

OCALA - Tallahassee Florida High turned up the heat against host Forest in the 14th Annual Don Kelso State Farm Insurance/Closet Maid Lady Cat Holiday Basketball Tournament.

The Seminoles forced 42 turnovers and built a big lead early on their way to a 60-26 win over the Wildcats in the championship semifinals of the tournament.

With the win, Florida High advances into the championship semifinals at 7:30 on Monday night against Class 4A's top-ranked team, Winter Haven.

The loss drops Forest (4-7) into the second consolation bracket at 4 p.m. on Monday against Miami Pace.

"We did some good things and I thought we were more aggressive as the game went on," Wildcats coach Matt Koff said.

The Seminoles (10-3) raced out to an 11-0 lead and had a 13-1 edge in shots attempted by the time Forest's Sarah McKeever scored her team's first basket 5:39 into the contest.

Myah Clayton led Florida High with 12 points and Tiffany Hicks added 11.

Dominec Stocker paced Forest with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

FOREST (26) - McKeever 2, Chadwick 2, Nelson 2, Gordon 4, Stocker 11, Williams 3, Sandy 2. TOTALS: 10-33 6-9 26. 3-pointers: none.

FLORIDA HIGH (60) - Warner 8, Hicks 11, Thomas 7, Mi. Clayton 5, My. Clayton 12, Kimbrel 2, Kearney 8, Hill 2, Christie 5. TOTALS: 24-69 10-22 60. 3-pointers: Mi. Clayton, Christie.

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