3-point shot carries the Wetumpka girls over Stanhope Elmore

The three point shot fell for the Wetumpka Lady Indians Wednesday night.

Eight times it went in from long distance in the 55-47 win over Stanhope Elmore.

“It’s what we have depended on all season long,” Wetumpka coach Harriett Winchester said. “It worked again for us (Wednesday night).”

Mya Richardson had three of Wetumpka’s eight 3-pointers, part of her 11 point total on the night. But it was Aaliyah Humphery who stole the show. She was awarded the area tournament MVP plaque and caught the eye of Stanhope Elmore coach Kelvin Stokes.

“She’s really good,” Stokes said. “She caused us problems all night.”

Wetumpka’s Zariah Clark had 10 points and Jordan Harris had 7 points on the night as well. Wetumpka was able to move the ball around much to the demise of the Mustangs. 

“As everybody knows, when they stretch it out, they just slip it in,” Stokes said. 

Stokes’ Mustangs were able to give the Indians all they wanted. Despite going down 6-0 to start the game, they battled back and led 13-8 after the first quarter. Wetumpka was able to tie the game at 21 going into halftime. But Wetumpka came out on fire in the third quarter out scoring Stanhope Elmore 19 to 11.

The 40-32 deficit forced the Mustangs to fight to stay in the game.

“We tried to cut it,” Stokes said. “It’s really hard to chase from behind.”

Stanhope Elmore’s Summiyah Gilmore led the way for the Mustangs with 13 points followed 10 points from Kuraji Crosby. Senior Destinee Newton contributed 8 points on the night.

“We’re young, they are young,” Stokes said. “This is a rivalry and will get better with the talent we both have.”

Wetumpka will host Pike Road Friday night and Stanhope Elmore will travel to Park Crossing.