Ellender outscored Morgan City 32-12 in the second half to turn a four-point halftime deficit into a 62-46 victory in District 8-4A action in Morgan City Tuesday.
While Morgan City led 34-30 at halftime, Ellender outscored the home team 15-4 in the third period for a 45-38 lead heading into the fourth period. In the final period, Ellender held a 17-8 scoring advantage.
Early on, Ellender took a 19-11 lead after a quarter, but Morgan City 3-point helped the Tigers turn an eight-point first-quarter deficit into a four-point halftime lead.
Nylan Francis and Devonta Grogan each hit two three-pointers in the quarter.
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