Clark County Lady Indians Battle Hard at Highland Tournament
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The Clark County Lady Indians faced a tough slate at the 2026 Highland Tournament, taking on three formidable opponents in a test of endurance, growth, and grit.
Game 1 – January 5
The Lady Indians opened the tournament against the host team, the Highland Lady Cougars, who ultimately went on to win the tournament championship. Clark County fell 71-25 in a game dominated early by Highland’s high-pressure offense. The Lady Cougars jumped to a 28-9 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.
Despite the uphill battle, several Clark players showed poise and determination. Junior Lauryn Heinze was a steady force, scoring 2 points in each quarter for a consistent 8-point performance. Freshman Cabell Palmer provided a spark early, knocking down two three-pointers in the first quarter to tally 6 of her 10 points in the opening minutes. Freshman Chloe Shatley chipped in 3 points, and Ally Winters added a late bucket in the fourth.
Game 2 – January 6
Clark County returned to action the next day against the Kirksville Lady Tigers, facing another challenging matchup that ended in a 54- 17 defeat. The Lady Indians continued to struggle offensively, managing single-digit scoring in each quarter.
Freshman Chloe Shatley led the team again with a balanced effort, scoring 9 points across the first three quarters. Kennyck Nixon added 3 points, including two at the free-throw line, and Cabell Palmer contributed 2 points in the second quarter. Fellow freshman Khloe Ball rounded out the scoring with a three-pointer in the final period.
Game 3 – January 9
In their final game of the tournament, the Lady Indians took on the Quincy Notre Dame JV Lady Raiders. While Clark County fell 39- 20, the squad showed signs of cohesion and late-game energy. After a slow start—scoring just 5 points in the first half—the team picked up steam in the second, outscoring their previous quarters with 7 and 8 points respectively.
Shatley again led the way with 7 points, showing her ability to create offense under pressure. Heinze and Palmer each added 4 points, while Ball knocked down a bucket in the fourth.