Lady Eagles open season against Clear Brook 57-36

MONT BELVIEU– The Barbers Hill Lady Eagles opened the season at home on Friday night and fell to a tough Manvel Lady Mavericks basketball team 60-43.

The Lady Eagles then traveled to Friendswood on Saturday afternoon in a quick turnaround and knocked off Clear Brook 57-36.

Barbers Hill started strong and led 12-2 after the opening quarter. The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Wolverines 20-8 in the second quarter to take a commanding 32-10 lead at the half.

Clear Brook outscored Barbers Hill 18-10 in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 42-28 heading into the fourth period.

The Lady Eagles iced the game away with a 15-8 showing in the final eight minutes of play.

Barbers Hill will take part in the Peggy Whitley Tournament over the weekend.