Lady Hornets get first district win over Bellville

Mathis scores 22 to lead Caldwell to win

CALDWELL’S KATE URBANOVSKY trips over La Grange’s Kailee Jones during Tuesday night’s game at Hornet Gym. Number eight La Grange won the game. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday
CALDWELL’S KATE URBANOVSKY trips over La Grange’s Kailee Jones during Tuesday night’s game at Hornet Gym. Number eight La Grange won the game. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

The Lady Hornets came back from a 12-point deficit, led by freshman Ja’Asia Mathis’ 22 points, to beat the Brahmanettes in Bellville on Friday 45-43.

The Caldwell offense started the game cold, going scoreless in the first quarter, while Bellville racked up 14 points.

The Lady Hornets were able to chip away a few points from the 14-point lead before halftime, outscoring Bellville 11-9 in the second …