WESSON – The Dexter Bulldogs and Wesson Lady Cobras captured a split in Saturday’s basketball action at the Snake Pitt

The Lady Cobras won a nail-biter 47-45 game against the Lady Bulldogs.

In the boys’ game, the Wesson Cobras outplayed the Bulldogs for most of the game but lost a heartbreaker in overtime 72-66.

“We did not have any intensity tonight,” Wesson coach Rusty Newman said. “Dexter killed us on the boards and just out-hustled us all the way around. As bad as we played, we still had opportunities to get the win, but we missed too many free throws and lay-ups down the stretch.

“Dexter took the momentum into overtime and got the win. We just need to play better on a consistent basis.”

The Cobras play at home Tuesday night against Puckett. Junior varsity games start at 5 p.m. Varsity teams begin play at 6 p.m. for the girls and 7:30 for the boys at the Wesson gymnasium.

Wesson 47, Dexter 45 

The Lady Cobras chained the Lady Bulldogs with a 47-45 win Saturday afternoon.

Brandi McInnis, Lady Cobra senior, put 18 points on the scoreboard, four of which were three pointers. McInnis also had one steal and four assists. Freshman Aurianna Vaughn was another top scorer for the Lady Cobras with 10 points, four rebounds, four steals and one assist.

Junior Kayla Britt led on defense with a total of eight rebounds, three steals, six assists and five points. The Lady Cobras were 10 for 24 in free throw action.

Dexter freshman Alexious Miller led the Lady Bulldogs with a point total of 18, four of which were three pointers, and six rebounds. The Lady Bulldog defensive leader was sophomore Tamyra Harvey with eight rebounds, one steal and 11 points. The Lady Bulldogs were four of 14 at the free throw line.

Wesson coach Rusty Newman commented, “We came out real sluggish and played that way the whole game. We were very fortunate to get the win.

“We missed numerous uncontested lay-ups and made a lot of careless turnovers. I’m proud of the girls for finding a way to get the win.”

Dexter 72, Wesson 66 

The Wesson Cobras outplayed the Dexter Bulldogs Saturday for the entire game but lost in overtime.

Junior Dartavious Dixon led the Cobras with 20 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and four assists. Cobra senior Tanner Allen chipped in with 10 points, two rebounds, five steals and one assist. The Cobras were nine for 14 in free throws.

The Bulldogs trailed the Cobras the whole game but tied the game with a three point shot by senior Kendarius Lenoir that brought his total points to 22 for the game.

The Bulldogs top player offensively and defensively was powerhouse senior Clifford Fernandez, who ended the night with a point total of 33 and a total of 13 rebounds. The Tigers had an average of 17 of 24 in free throw action. Fernandez was 13 of 14 at the free throw line.