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The Perry girls basketball team defeated Greene County 50-28 Tuesday night inside the Perry Sports Pavilion.  The Jayettes fell behind early but rallied in the second quarter, outscoring the Rams 13-2 to build a 24-9 halftime lead.  The Rams started quickly in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 7 at one point after baskets by Alexa Peters, Ester Van Horn and Emma Shipley.  Perry senior Lydia Olejniczak took the game over with back to back 3 point plays to start the fourth quarter and seal the win for Perry.  Olejniczak was the focal point of the Perry offense, finishing with a game high 30 points, and 12 rebounds.  She was 7-13 from the free throw line.  Karagyn Whelchel and Maci Tunink each added 6 points.

Perry played without two of their starters.  Callie Steeva continues to nurse a foot injury while freshman Reagan Baldwin missed the game with a lower leg injury.  Ram star Emma Hoyle missed the game with an ankle injury.

Perry improves to 5-12 and 3-9 in HOI action while Greene County falls to 0-17 and 0-12 in HOI.

Perry returns home Friday for Saydel.