The Mooresville Pioneers captured their first conference win of the season on Friday night, defeating Martinsville 60–51 in a matchup defined by energy, execution, and balanced scoring. From the opening tip, Mooresville controlled the pace, building early momentum that carried them through all four quarters. Mooresville set the tone in the first period with a dominant 16–5 start, fueled by aggressive defense and efficient finishing at the rim. The Pioneers continued to dictate the flow of the game in the second quarter, adding 12 more points to take a 28–15 lead into halftime. After the break, Mooresville delivered one of its strongest offensive quarters of the season, scoring 19 in the third to expand the margin. Though Martinsville mounted a late push with a big fourth quarter, Mooresville’s early advantage and late composure sealed the nine-point victory. The scoring effort was led by Halle Moore, who delivered a standout performance with 17 points, connecting on six field goals and going 5-for-8 at the line. Millie Allison added a powerful inside presence, finishing with 12 points while remaining perfect from the free-throw line. Kendal Price played a key role in maintaining Mooresville’s lead, scoring 11 points and hitting 5 of 6 free throws in crucial moments. K.J. Barton contributed 6 points, including a big three-pointer that helped extend the momentum, while Niah Craigadded 5 points with a timely three of her own. Bri Addair came off the bench ready to impact the game, scoring 3 pointsand providing tough, high-energy minutes. Madisyn Phillips and Makenzie Holtzclaw each added 3 points, knocking down shots and staying steady at the line. Even without scoring, Kenzie Garrett made a valuable impact by providing strong support from the bench, offering communication, encouragement, and defensive intensity during her minutes—an important boost to Mooresville’s overall team chemistry. With 60 total points and contributions from across the roster, the Pioneers proved that their success comes from teamwork and effort on both ends of the floor. This first conference victory marks a significant step forward, giving Mooresville confidence and momentum as they continue their conference schedule. The Pioneers walk away from this matchup with not just a win, but a sense of unity and belief—key ingredients as they build toward even bigger goals this season