Girls basketball: Panthers move on to regional final

Dr. Phillips defeated Newsome High 35-30 on the road in Lithia Feb. 9.

By Steven Ryzewski
| 1:18 p.m. February 10, 2016

Tiffany Tolbert scored 17 points in Dr. Phillips' regional semifinal victory Feb. 9.

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Led by 17 points from Tiffany Tolbert, the Dr. Phillips girls basketball team went on the road and defeated Newsome (Lithia) 35-30 Feb. 9 in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA Class 8A Playoffs.

A 3-pointer by Kyara McClendon with 2:38 remaining in the game gave the Panthers (14-15) a 32-30 lead that they would not relinquish.

Dr. Phillips will once again be on the road Feb. 12 for the regional championship. The Panthers will face Vero Beach at 7 p.m.

Foundation falls to Lakeland Christian

The Foundation Academy Lions saw an impressive season come to a close Feb. 9 in a 45-36 loss in the regional semifinals of the Class 3A State Tournament.

Dani Lord led the way for the Lions (10-15) with 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Raelin Ogburn chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds.

Lakeland Christian was led by a game-high 17 points from Allison Brown.