The Upperman Lady Bees from Baxter, Tenn., another perennial state tournament contender, took a 48-42 win over Shelby Valley, Ky., to earn a quarterfinal berth against Oak Ridge on Wednesday.
The Bees (11-1) moved ahead 18-10 after one quarter and maintained that eight-point spread throughout the second and third period. Shelby Valley got within five points down the stretch but the Bees never gave up the lead.
Abigail Johnson dropped in 18 points to lead Upperman while Brooklyn Crouch and Jayla Cobb each contributed 13. Alyssa Elswick scored 16 for Shelby Valley (8-3).
UPPERMAN (48): Brooklyn Crouch 13, Mullins 2, Conrad 2, Jayla Cobb 13, Abigail Johnson 18.
SHELBY VALLEY (42): Alvin 9, Looney 8, Alyssa Elswick 16, Rowe 7, Johnson 2.
3-Point Goals: UHS—3 (Cobb 2, Crouch). SV—6 (Alvin 3, Looney 2, Rowe).
UPPERMAN 18 12 7 11—48
SHELBY VALLEY 10 12 7 13—42
