Emerson scores 23 as Blair Oaks loses to Fulton

FULTON - Blair Oaks senior Chelsi Emerson scored a game-high 23 points but it wasn't enough as the Lady Falcons suffered a 55-49 loss Monday to Fulton.

Fulton led by one after the first quarter and outscored Blair Oaks 15-8 in the second to take a 30-22 halftime advantage. The Lady Falcons cut their deficit to seven entering the fourth quarter, but Fulton held off a comeback by Blair Oaks down the stretch.

Lauren Viessman scored 10 points to help lead the Lady Falcons (2-3), who host St. Elizabeth on Dec. 18.

In the JV game, Blair Oaks improved to 2-2 on the season after claiming a 44-16 win.