Smith helps lead Guthrie in third place finish

Sophomore forward Gracynn Smith had good timing to score a career high for the Guthrie Lady Jays basketball team.

The Guthrie Lady Jays pose with the third place trophy in Duncan. Photo By Annie Chadd

Smith poured in 24 points and 11 rebounds to give her team a 61-36 win over tournament host Duncan to capture third place by winning two of three games. Guthrie improves to 3-2 overall on the season.

Senior forward Allyson Chadd also added a double double by scoring 11 points and bringing down 15 rebounds. Ahsley Shiels scored double figures with 12.

“We came out quick today,” assistant coach Jeff Ball said. “We played good defense which led to offense with easy buckets.” Guthrie outscored Duncan in each quarter.

Ball said the coaching staff was concerned with the slow starts and free throw shooting. Something that was not a factor on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 24-12 first quarter lead and shot 78% (11-14) from the charity stripe.

Guthrie Scoring: Gracynn Smith 24, Ashley Shields 12, Allyson Chadd 11, Melinda Murillo 7, Macey Brown 4, Mikaela Murillo 3

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Duncan	12	11	5	8	36
Guthrie	24	16	12	9	61

Day One of the Duncan Tournament | Day Two of the Duncan Tournament

Day Three Duncan Tournament

Madill vs U.S. Grant – 7th Place Game
Idabel vs Malakoff, TX – Consolation Game
Guthrie 61, Duncan 36 – 3rd Place Game
Blanchard vs Norman North – Championship Game