Photos: Lions Tame Bulldogs

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs had a chance to even the score with Mekeel Christian Academy last Friday after the Bulldogs’ sectional semifinal loss to the Mekeel Lions last year. The teams were evenly matched; the first four minutes, no one scored. But the Lions held off the Bulldogs, 41 to 34.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

The Bulldogs’ defense kept the Lions’ offense off kilter in the first half, as shown by Riley Morrow’s first-quarter attempt to steal from Mekeel’s Rebekkah Dean. Morrow had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

The Lions’ defense was equally intense toward the Bulldogs. Concentrating on a three-pointer, Deanna Yarusso gets ready to release the ball in the first quarter. Yarusso had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Growling to the basket: Bulldogs' Alexis Wright tries to get her shot off against Mekeel’s Madison Show in the second quarter. Wright had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Forcing her way to score in the fourth quarter, Bulldogs' Taylor Meacham bumps to the basket past Mekeel’s Elizabeth Singleton (34) and Rebekkah Dean (12), attempting a comeback for the Bulldogs. Meacham led with 18 points.