Basketball: Lady Bronchos win opener in OT

ANDREWS Odessa High got a three-pointer from Sammi Salazar to force overtime and then Alisha Willis and Dorian McKnight combined for seven points in the extra time to lead the Lady Bronchos to a 49-43 victory over Andrews Tuesday night.

McKnight led Odessa High (1-0) with a game-high 18 points, with Willis adding 13 in the victory.

The Lady Mustangs (0-1) were led by Melanie Gonzalez’s 18 points, with Brittaney Abney finishing with 14 in the loss.

After Salazar’s jumper tied the game at 42-42 with 10 seconds remaining to play, the Lady Bronchos used defense to take over, with McKnight stealing two long passes and then moving the ball up the court for transition baskets to Willis.

Odessa High’s next game is Nov. 13 at Greenwood High School. The Lady Bronchos’ home opener is set for Dec. 4 against Midland Classical.

>> MIDLAND CLASSICAL 41, PERMIAN 33: At Midland, Whitney Taylor scored 18 points to lead Midland Classical to a season-opening victory over Permian.

The Lady Panthers were led by Shelby Chancellor with eight points, while Dusty Westlund and Sam Baker each had five points. Melanie Watson added 11 points for MCA.

The Lady Panthers play their home opener at 6 p.m. Friday when Ackerly Sands visits the Permian Fieldhouse.

Odessa High 49, Andrews 43 (OT)

ODESSA HIGH (1-0)

Sammi Salazar 1 2-2 5, Alisha Willis 6 1-2 13, Veronica Simmons 1 0-0 2, Isla Hernandez 1 0-0 2, Jackie Munos 1 0-0 2, Makhala Oldham 1 0-1 2, Alex Morris 1 1-2 3, Dorian McKnight 7 3-4 18, Deja McKnight 1 0-0 2, Courtney Cernoch 0 0-0 , Raquel Acosta 0 0-0 0, Mia Hinojos 0 0-0 0, Dannielle Cooper 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 7-11 49.

ANDREWS (0-1)

Crystal Ruano 1 2-4 4, Sarah Marroquin 2 0-0 4, Brittaney Abney 6 2-5 14, Selene Ramos 1 1-2 3, Melanie Gonzalez 3 10-14 18. Totals 13 15-25 43.

3-Point goals — Odessa 2 (Sammi Salazar 1, Dorian McKnight 1); Andrews 2 (Melanie Gonzalez 2) . Total fouls — Odessa 25, Andrews 16. Fouled out — Veronica Simmons, Isla Hernandez. Technical fouls — None. JV — Odessa 58, Andrews 13.

Midland Classical 41, Permian 33

PERMIAN (0-1)

Alex Arzaga 1 0-0 2, Bridget Palmer 0 0-0 0, Dusty Westland 2 0-0 5, Ashley Madden 0 0-0 0, Allie Moroles 1 0-0 2, Ashleigh Alasro 1 1-2 3, Emily Weatherford 1 0-0 2, Sam Baker 2 0-0 5, Chelsea Palma 2 0-0 4, Brooke Hand 0 0-0 0, Pricila Lara 1 0-0 2, Shelby Chancellor 4 0-0 8, Jennifer Arzaga 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 1-2 33.

MIDLAND CLASSICAL (1-0)

Addey Wigham 0 0-0 0, Courtney Frost 0 0-0 0, Kim Berkebile 0 0-0 0, Melanie Watson 4 2-6 11, Emily Hinton 1 2-2 4, Randi Riddell 0 1-2 1, Kalen Doan 0 7-10 7, Whitney Taylor 7 2-7 18. Totals 12 15-26 41.

Permian 10 3 10 10 — 33

Midland Classical 14 6 9 12 — 41

3-Point goals — Permian 2 (Westland, Baker). Total fouls — Permian 22; Midland Classical 7. Fouled out — Permian (A. Arzaga, Baker). Technical fouls — None. JV — Permian 48, Midland Classical 26.

Reagan County 51, Merkel 34

MERKEL (0-1)

Hood 6 3-6 16, Bellah 0 0-1 0, Szabo 3 4-7 10, New 0 1-2 1, Keith 1 1-4 4, Smallridge 1 1-4 3. Totals 11 10-24 34.

REAGAN COUNTY (1-0)

McPhaul 2 1-4 5, Baucom 4 4-4 14, V. Goodloe 4 2-4 10, Sosa 1 0-0 2, Hernandez 6 2-4 14, Smith 2 0-0 4, N. Goodloe 1 0-0 2. Totals 20 9-16 51.

Merkel 11 7 8 8 — 34

Reagan County 12 5 20 14 — 51

3-Point goals — Merkel 2 (Hood, Keith); Reagan County 2 (Baucom 2). Total fouls — Merkel 19; Reagan County 18. Fouled out — Merkel (Hood); Reagan County (Hernandez). Technical fouls — None. JV — Reagan County 31, Merkel 28.