Lady Bobcats claim fifth straight

The Phil Campbell Lady Bobcats have won their fifth straight area title, beating Vinemont 64-49 in the Class 3A, Area 15, championship.

Vinemont hung around early, but Phil Campbell’s pressure defense ended up being too much for the Eagles.

Phil Campbell led Vinemont 16-12 at the end of the first quarter and 34-22 at halftime.  Vinemont tried to come back in the third quarter, cutting the Bobcats’ lead to 43-35.

Phil Campbell had four starters in double figures, led by Faith Cook with 19 points, followed by Madison Branch with 16 points, Kenner Scott with 15 points and Macy Hardy with 12 points.

Phil Campbell will host Elkmont Monday night at 7 p.m.