Angel Helm scores 1,000th point during high school career

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School girls’ basketball team split in action last week.

A-J 52, Murphysboro 32: The visiting Lady Wildcats pulled ahead early and held on for the win Saturday, Jan. 5.

Angel Helm led the way with 11 points, a rebound and an assist. She now has scored 1,000 points in her high school career.

Jaley Watkins had 10 points, 3 assists and a rebound. Anna Hess had 7 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. 

Kristin Edmonds had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Kaya Coleman had 4 points and 3 rebounds. 

Julia Ellis had 4 points and 2 assists. Jacee Woodward had 2 points and 7 rebounds. 

Morgan Wendling had 2 points and a rebound. Sydney Heath had 6 rebounds. Mikayla Bundren had 3 rebounds and an assist.

Goreville 51, A-J 46: The host Lady Blackcats pulled ahead in the second quarter on their way to the win Thursday, Jan. 3.

Helm had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots to lead A-J.

Edmonds had 10 points,  4 rebounds, an assist and a steal. Wendling had 10 points and a rebound. 

Watkins had 5 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal. Bundren had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Woodward had 3 points, 5 rebounds and a steal.

A-J, 15-4, is scheduled to play Thursday, today, at Herrin and Saturday at the Eldorado Tournament.