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By Brian Pitts
Enterprise Record

The Ellis girls basketball team has recovered beautifully from the 31-11 stinker at Selma Burke. After pounding North Davie by 20, the Jaguars shocked unbeaten Mooresville 43-42 in overtime on Nov. 18.
The Jaguars faced a 12-4 deficit at the end of the first quarter, but Kinsley Harbour nailed three 3-pointers in the second to cut the halftime deficit to 20-17. Then five different Jaguars – Harbour, Sydney Ward, Zoe Summers, Annabelle Wright and Layla Hazlip – scored during a 13-4 run in the third that lifted the visitors in front 30-24.
The Red Imps went for 16 fourth-quarter points to force OT at 40-40, but Harbour buried her fourth triple with 20 seconds left for the game’s final points.
Harbour put up 32 points over two games, including a season-high 18 at Mooresville. Summers turned in a season-high 11. Ward chipped in 7 as Ellis improved to 5-3.
C-Lipe 44, North 41
North Davie needed something to feel good about after losing 44-8 at Selma Burke and dropping to 0-7. The Wildcats remained winless after a trip to Corriher-Lipe on Nov. 19, but coach Austin King loved their fight in the narrow loss.
They led at halftime and at the end of the third and finished with 15 more points than their previous scoring high.
“We played a hell of a game,” King said. “If we made 50 percent of our free throws (North went 17 of 40 from the line), we win.”
Zariya Oliver (14) and Callaway Spillman (13) played huge roles in a game that saw 50 fouls.
“It was a phenomenal game offensively and defensively by us,” King said.
South 33, North 25
South Davie has given coaches Julie Snow and Beth Carter some gray hairs this season, but it’s also given them a few memorable moments, like a pair of wins over county rivals.
The Tigers, who knocked off Ellis by six on Nov. 7, beat visiting North Davie on Nov. 21. They were in control throughout in their third straight win in the series.
“We played great,” Snow said. “We had two great practices this week and a team-bonding session provided by Breathe Yoga in town. Shout out to Kelly Dillard for supporting our girls team. It really brought us together. We really clicked. We did not play selfishly and most baskets were on assists.”
Allie Cothren (14) delivered her most points in five games to help South (3-6) stop a two-game slide. EG Snow had eight, while Akiela Young went 4 for 4 from the foul line.
“Coach Carter and I are proud of how hard the girls are working through the toughness of the season,” Snow said. “We love playing North and dressing snazzy for the game.
“Allie takes a beating underneath the basket. EG played great defense. When she gains confidence, it will be great. Karileigh Munday came in and played the five spot (as we) put Allie on the wing. It worked out well. She does anything you ask her to do and she tries so hard.”
Snow added: “Shania Brown did not score, but she’s really starting to make a difference on the court. Addyson Adkins has never played before, but she’s coming around and did a good job at the end of the second quarter keeping North out of the paint. Sakariah Allison played tough defense. Akiela played great defense. Zariah Allison played good defense and is showing growth. Mi’kayla Gibbs got some rebounds. Kady Joyce was great boxing out and does a great job on defense. Sharia Tillery played good defense.”
The scoring leaders for North (0-9) were Spillman with eight and Jaynie Patton with six.
Ellis 43, Mooresville 42 (overtime) – Kinsley Harbour 18, Zoe Summers 11, Sydney Ward 7, Layla Hazlip 5, Annabelle Wright 2.
C-Lipe 44, North Davie 41 – Zariya Oliver 14, Callaway Spillman 13, Camilla Sa’ 6, Jaynie Patton 4, Bella Barnette 2, Zoe Shore 2.

N. Davie 25 – Callaway Spillman 8, Jaynie Patton 6, Zariya Oliver 5, Camilla Sa’ 5, Zoey Dillard 1.
S. Davie 33 – Allie Cothren 14, EG Snow 8, Akiela Young 4, Sakariah Allison 3, Zariah Allison 2, Kady Joyce 2.