Girls Basketball: Russellville 53, Prairie Home 40

PRAIRIE HOME, Mo. - After going back-and-forth for three quarters, the Russellville Lady Indians took control in the final eight minutes to defeat Prairie Home 53-40 on Thursday.

Russellville took a slim 14-12 lead after one quarter of play before the Lady Panthers took a 24-23 advantage at halftime. Russellville led 32-28 by the end of the third quarter and out-scored Prairie Home 21-12 in the fourth quarter to win.

Jayla Volkart paced the Lady Indians with 20 points.

Kourtney Kendrick led the Lady Panthers with 19 points.

Both teams are back in action today as Russellville (7-2) plays at Belle while Prairie Home (4-4) will battle at Tuscumbia.