ELIDA, OH (WLIO) - Elida set the tone early and never looked back, defeating Allen East 46-34 in the championship game of the Vicki Mauk Holiday Classic.

The Lady Bulldogs opened the game on an 11-0 run, capped by a layup from Claire Dingledine to give Elida an early advantage with three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Allen East eventually got on the board when Evelyn Lehman knocked down a 3-pointer, ending the Mustangs’ scoreless start.

Elida, however, continued to build its lead. Lilly Sifrit went to work in the post and helped push the Bulldogs to an 18-4 lead by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Allen East attempted to rally, with Lehman connecting on another 3-pointer as the Mustangs looked to cut into the deficit.

Elida maintained control throughout the remainder of the game and secured the tournament championship, winning 46-34.

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