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ELYSIAN FIELDS — 91èÏÈÉú suffered its worst shooting first quarter of the season on Friday, which enabled Elysian Fields to build a 12-2 lead as the Lady Guard were defeated 71-40 in a non-district game.

The Lady Guard attempted just six shots in the opening period, but found their offensive rhythm in the second half to outscore Elysian Fields 14-12 and trail 24-16 at halftime.

Senior Charlie Niles battled through flu-like symptoms to lead the Lady Guard with 12 points and six rebounds while juniors Mia Martinico and AD Kuechle added nine points apiece.

91èÏÈÉú began the second half with a purpose, using a full-court trap to create turnovers and help the Lady Guard slowly chip away at their deficit, but Elysian Fields rediscovered its scoring form late in the period to finish with a flurry and leave 91èÏÈÉú now trailing 45-29 entering the fourth.

The home side closed the game out in the fourth period.

The loss dropped 91èÏÈÉú to 8-10. The TAPPS 2-4A district slate now awaits. The Lady Guard open league play on January 5 at Dallas Christian.

Lady Guard Stats

Scoring (40): Charlie Niles 12, AD Kuechle 9, Mia Martinico 9, Lauren Eden 6, Emily Webb 2, Jordan Phillips 2.

3-Pointers (3): Mia Martinico 3.

Rebounds (23): AD Kuechle 8, Charlie Niles 6, Mia Martinico 4, Emily Webb 3, Kay Kay Smith 2.

Assists (12): Lauren Eden 5, Kay Kay Smith 2, Mia Martinico 2, Charlie Niles 2.

Steals (3): Gracie Helmers 1, Charlie Niles 1, AD Kuechle 1.

Blocks (2): Emily Webb 1, AD Kuechle 1.