Yeguas defeat Iola, move into tie for 2nd

Somerville improving in district play

BRANDYN CARTER is fouled by Mumford’s Desmond Gamble while trying to shoot the ball during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
BRANDYN CARTER is fouled by Mumford’s Desmond Gamble while trying to shoot the ball during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

The Somerville Yeguas shook off a tough home loss to Mumford last week and defeated Iola 49-40 on the road on Friday to put them in a second-place tie.

The Yeguas improved to 3-1 in district play, tied for second with Mumford, and trailing only unbeaten Normangee in the standings.

Somerville never trailed against Iola, and Head Coach Billy Ramey said “everyone stepped up when needed.”

Ramey said seve…