Norwood’s quest for a third consecutive trip to the Class 2 final four was appeared to be in serious jeopardy after one quarter in Tuesday night’s sectional game at Iberia.
The Rangers led Norwood 13-5 after one quarter.
Norwood regrouped during the break and got to work. The Pirates chopped the deficit down to five, 24-19 at the half. Addy Gray was the catalyst in that pivotal second quarter hitting three 3-pointers. She knocked down six total 3-point shots in the game on her way to a game-high 19 points.
They made a big move in the third quarter taking the frame 13-5 to build a 32-29 lead after three quarters.
In the fourth quarter, Norwood kept Iberia at arm’s length with a 13-10 advantage over the final eight minutes to take the win.
Iberia was led by Jaylyn Piggott and Alexa Rowden with 12 points each.
Norwood (24-5) will host Marionville (21-7) on Saturday with a trip to the Class 2 final four on the line.
Norwood – 5-14-13-13 – 45
Iberia – 13-11-5-10 — 39
N: Addy Gray 19, Kalie Chadwell 8, Quinncy Vestal 8, Autumn Gunter 6, Gentry Davault 4
I: Jaylyn Piggott 12, Alexa Rowden 12, Tressie Brown 5, Acelyn Bauer 4, Chloe Edwards 4, Paige Russell 2
