Slidell Lady Tigers defeat Hammond Lady Tors in basketball

The Slidell Lady Tigers downed the Hammond Lady Tornadoes 56-39 yesterday placing three players in double figures led by Jewell Thompson with 19 points including 9-of-10 from the free throw
line. Kayla Cureaux netted as double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds followed by Lauren
West with 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Anissa McGary chipped in with eight points. Slidell went on a 16-run in a decisive third quarter. Slidell improved to 3-1 in district play, while Hammond slipped to 9-10 and 0-4 in district.