The Olton Fillies’ varsity basketball team picked up a district win on Friday over the Smyer Lady Cats, 54-32.
With the win, the Fillies open district play 1-0.
Olton jumped out to a, 17-5, lead in the first quarter, but Smyer would rally back to outscore the Fillies, 12-6, in the second frame, making the score, 23-17, going into the locker room at halftime.
Olton would have a strong second half, outscoring the Lady Cats, 14-3, in the third quarter and, 17-12, in the final frame to take the contest, 54-32.
The Fillies hosted Hale Center on Tuesday as district play continued. Results were not available at press time. They will continue their season after Christmas at the Wildcat Classic.
Their tournament-opener will be Thursday afternoon against the host team Lady Cats.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.