Willard Lady Tigers fall in district championship game

Three players end game in double figures for host Willard as season ends
 
The 2021-22 basketball season has come to an end for the Willard Lady Tigers, as they fell to Carl Junction in the championship game of the Class 5, District 6 Tournament at Willard, on Friday, March 4, 65-60.
The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 17-9 first quarter lead, but a 21-point second quarter by Willard cut that lead to 32-30 by the half. The battle continued thereafter the duration of the game with Willard staying within striking distance. But a win wasn’t in the cards for the host Lady Tigers, eventually falling by only five points.
Brielle Adamson paced Willard with 18 points, Morgan Hall added 12 points and Madison Mills ended the game with 11 points.
Willard reached the championship game by knocking off Webb City, 63-41 in the semifinals on Monday, Feb. 28.
“I couldn’t be prouder of how these young ladies played this evening,” said head coach J. J. Adamson. “They were focused, enthusiastic and showed a desire to win. This program has come a long way, from a total of five wins in our first year to now playing for a district championship for the fifth straight season.”
Carolina Crawford led the way with 15 points, Kailyn Washington added 14 points and Adamson ended the game with 13 points.
Willard concludes their season with a 13-16 record.