Lady Redskins' comeback falls short

Loudon High School’s Summer Parnell drives to the basket Monday in the Lady Redskins’ 49-33 loss to the Sweetwater High School Lady Wildcats.

 Sammie Dunlap | News-Herald

The Loudon High School Lady Redskins trailed the Sweetwater High School Lady Wildcats by 17 points at halftime Monday after being held scoreless in the second quarter but quickly bounced back in the second half with an opportunity to win the game.

Led by senior guard Molly Russell and freshman Kaela Correa, the Lady Redskins cut the Lady Wildcats’ lead to seven midway through the fourth quarter. Sweetwater was able to secure a 49-33 victory.