BULLARD – The Bullard Lady Panthers took the early initiative against Robert E. Lee and never looked back in a 44-35 win Friday.

Led by 19 points from Abilene Christian signee Lexi Kirgan, Bullard led 18-8 at halftime.

Lee senior Erin Brinkley led the Lady Raiders with 15 points.

Bullard will next play Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. against Palestine Westwood.

Lee (3-7) has one game remaining before opening District 11-6A play. The Lady Raiders will be at Winnsboro with a 6:15 p.m. tip set for Tuesday at Winnsboro High School.

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Bullard 44, Robert E. Lee 35

Lee 2 6 13 14 – 35

Bullard 9 9 14 12 – 44

LEE – Miya Pettigrew, 2; Tyreesha Blaylock, 4; Jakayla Bowie, 10; Erin Brinkley, 15; Tayanna Ross, 2; Alexia Hawkins, 2.

BULLARD – Lloyd, 6; Foster, 2; Zachry, 11; K. Chamberlain, 4; Story, 2; Kirgan 19.

THREE POINT GOALS – L: Bowie (2). B: Lloyd (2), Zachry (3).

RECORDS – Lee 3-7

NEXT UP – Lee at Winnsboro, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday; Palestine Westwood at Bullard, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.