The Tom Bean Lady Cats fell to North Hopkins 40–22 on December 2. Tom Bean battled throughout the night but struggled offensively, shooting 12.5% from the field and going 1-for-15 from three-point range. After trailing 14–10 at halftime, the Lady Cats were held to just 2 points in the third quarter, allowing North Hopkins to pull away.

Despite the offensive struggles, several Lady Cats stepped up in key areas:


Kami Poole brought energy on defense, picking up 5 deflections and staying active in the passing lanes.

Camryn Ives contributed on the boards with solid rebounding, helping Tom Bean collect 20 offensive rebounds as a team.

Macie Bearden provided strong defensive pressure, adding steals and sticking tight to North Hopkins’ guards.

Aly Low and Brooklyn Varney worked hard inside, battling for rebounds and challenging shots in the paint.

Preslie Parrish and Blake Edwards pushed the tempo in transition and made hustle plays that helped generate 7 transition points for the Lady Cats.

North Hopkins gained momentum with consistent scoring in each quarter and capitalized on Tom Bean turnovers, finishing with 26 points in the paint and 19 second-chance points.

Tom Bean made a strong push in the fourth quarter with 10 points—their highest-scoring frame—but the gap proved too large to close.