LADY DOGS FALL TO RIESEL
The Marlin Lady Bulldogs girls basketball team traveled to take on the Riesel Lady Indians on Friday, Jan. 24. The Lady Bulldogs fell to Riesel, losing in a 31-30 heartbreaker.
Marlin pulled ahead early and took a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. Riesel responded in the second quarter and outscored the Lady Bulldogs 11-2 to close the gap and Marlin took a 16-14 lead going into halftime.
The second half was very competitive and close, but Riesel finished strong to hold off Marlin 31-30.
With this loss, Marlin now has a record of 13-7 and a district record of 8-1. After playing the Axtell Lady Horns at home on Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs will travel to take on the Chilton Lady Pirates. The game will be on Friday, Jan. 31, and tip off is set for 6:15 p.m.