Rutledge tallies 19 in Lady Wildcat's win
by By David Royal
Nov 25, 2010 | 304 views | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Staff Report

Olivia Rutledge scored 19 points -- almost as many as the opposing team -- as Woodland thumped North Paulding 39-23 on Tuesday night in girls high school basketball.

The Lady Wildcats (2-1) started quickly against the Lady Wolfpack, forging a 12-4 lead by the end of the first quarter.

Woodland added to that lead with a 6-1 second quarter and went into the break up 18-5 on North Paulding (0-2).

Woodland stretched the margin by three points in the third quarter, going up 25-9. Both teams scored 14 points in the final frame.

Rutledge hit two 3-pointers in her scoring effort.

Woodland's scorers also included Ashley Watkins, 6 points; Emily Moore, 5; Lacey Fritz, 5; Jessie Michaels, 3; and Jacqualinn Howell, 1.

North Paulding's leading scorer was Delanka Marcelin, with 5 points.

Woodland was an anemic 7 of 23 from the free throw line while North Paulding went 5 of 10.

The Lady Wildcats next play at Gordon Central on Saturday at 3 p.m.