Staff Reports

SPRING GARDEN – It wasn’t the 30-plus point, fourth quarter running clock blowout victory Class 1A, No. 1 Spring Garden is accustomed to this season, but it was still impressive nonetheless.

Ace Austin scored 21 points, dished out 10 assists, grabbed seven rebounds and had six steals in leading the Lady Panthers to a 56-46 basketball victory over Class 6A, No. 3 Oxford on Monday.

Chloe Rule added 13 points, five boards, three steals and an assist for Spring Garden (19-0). Kayley Kirk contributed nine points. Maggie Jarrett posted eight points, three boards, three assists and a steal. Libby Brown finished with five points.

Spring Garden led at each of the quarter breaks. The Lady Panthers were in front 16-14 at the end of the first quarter and 28-23 at halftime. They held a 40-30 edge after three quarters.

Spring Garden travels to Jacksonville Christian on Tuesday.