Quincy, IL - The Neosho County Panthers came out blazing in Quincy on Friday night, using a monster first quarter and a barrage of threes to power past John Wood Community College, 88–61, and move to 8–6 on the season.
Neosho set the tone immediately with a 30–6 first quarter, flying around defensively, forcing turnovers, and knocking down shots from everywhere. The Panthers hit 16 threes, shared the ball well with 28 assists, and saw 47 points from the bench, showcasing the depth and #94feetofchaos identity.
- Laynie Winfrey stayed hot from deep, dropping 12 points on four triples and grabbing 3 rebounds.
- Sophia Mireles matched her with 12 points and added 4 boards and 2 steals, giving Neosho sparks in multiple stretches.
- Bauke Graulus was incredibly efficient, going 5-for-6 for 12 points, adding 4 rebounds, and steadying the second unit.
- Chloe Parker knocked down two threes and added 10 points.
- Azura Clark lit it up from behind the arc, hitting 3 treys for 9 points.
- Kaozong Yang added 6 points, all from deep.
- Maila Tashiro chipped in 5 points, including a big third-quarter three.
- Jaida Harris did a little of everything: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Janae Davis filled the stat sheet with 5 points, a team-high 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
- Divine Brown contributed points, 2 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.
- Ta'Neah Jones was strong on the glass with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
- Desiree Williams scored 2 points and brought defensive activity.
- Jessica Houston piled up 3 steals, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench.
- Dagmara Kacprazak added 2 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and tallied 3 steals, making key hustle plays in her minutes.
The Panthers forced 32 turnovers and turned them into 29 points, swarming John Wood from start to finish. Neosho's largest lead hit 39 points late in the third.
Neosho stays in Quincy for the John Wood Classic, returning to action Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 PM against Olive-Harvey as they look to close out the weekend 2–0.
