Although head coach Brian Wallum described the lady Raiders’ offense as “sloppy” Tuesday evening, Midway’s varsity girl’s team was still able to pull out a 26-24 squeaker against Princeton.

“Offensively, we were sloppy, but defensively we played very well,” Wallum reported. “We stole the ball and turned it right back over; we just couldn’t get anything going offensively.”

Although the Raiders got off to a slow start Tuesday, putting up only two points in the first quarter, they were able to capture the lead for a 13-9 halftime score.

After the break, Princeton would rally to a one-point deficit going into the final 8 minutes of play. The score was 21-20, Midway’s game.

Midway would solidify the win in the final quarter after putting up five points compared to Princeton’s four.

Leaders for Midway were Amber Peterson with 13 points and eight rebounds; Candace Fogg six points and nine steals; Kacey Wrench with four points and four steals.

The lady Raiders are now 4-1 and will host Rosewood Friday, Dec. 11.

Jessica Wagner can be contacted at (910) 592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclintonnc.com