Lady Lions fall in district tilts

The Vernon Lady Lions lost 59-29 to Graham on Saturday as the Lady Blues held Senior Night. Mijah Johnson led Vernon with nine points, including two 3-pointers in the game. Vernon lost 59-41 to Burkburnett last Tuesday. Mari Johnson led Vernon with 14 points.
Burkburnett 59, Vernon 41
Burkburnett 14 14 10 21 -59
Vernon 8 9 11 13 -41
Vernon (5-23, 0-8) – Mi. Johnson 8, Straughter 1, Drennan 2, Ivy 8, Brown 2, McBride 6, Mari Johnson 14.
Free throws – (B) 21-38, (V) 10-21.
3-pointers – (V) 3 (Ivy, McBride, Ma. Johnson).
Graham 59, Vernon 29
Vernon 6 6 6 11 — 29
Graham 23 13 17 6 — 59
Vernon: Mi. Johnson 9, McBride 5, Brown 4, Drennan 4, McRae 2, Ivy 2, Ma. Johnson 2, Straughter 1.
Free throws – (B) 6-7, (V) 4-9.
3-pointers – (V) 3 Mi. Johnson 2, McBride 1).
Girls JV
Burkburnett JV beat Vernon JV 44-36 on Tuesday. The Vernon JV game against Graham was canceled due to weather.