HS girls basketball: Memorial falls to Cinco Ranch

Memorial dropped a 47-46 decision to Cinco Ranch in District 19-5A high school girls basketball action on Tuesday.

Heading into the fourth quarter, Cinco Ranch had a 12-point lead, but a strong comeback by Memorial fell one basket short.

"Credit goes to Cinco, they shot the ball really well in the first half, Memorial coach Jyusef Larry said. "Even with that, my girls fought and never gave up. I am really excited about the effort that we are giving, now we just have to tighten up a few things fundamentally in order to get back on track."

The win ups Cinco Ranch to 20-12 on the season and 7-2 in district play.

Megan Palmer scored 15 points for the winning side.  

Cinco Ranch will next host Taylor on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The loss drops Memorial to 13-14 on the season and 6-3 in district play.

Kelly Wilson scored 15 in the loss.

Memorial will next visit Taylor on Friday at 7 p.m.