The Clinton Lady Maroons started fast and held off a comeback by Neoga en route to a 60-54 win from the Monticello Holiday Hoopla Tuesday in girl's basketball action in its second game of the day at the first day Hoopla pool play.

Four players scored in double figures for the Lady Maroons. Clara Dempsey, Heidi Humble and MaKayla Koeppel scored 12 points apiece and Regan Filkin added 11 points. Koeppel grabbed a team-best 10 rebounds. 

The Lady Maroons opened a 21-11 lead after the first quarter then led 29-26 at the break.

The Lady Maroons had to rally themselves in the fourth quarter after going down 43-42 after three quarters. 

Brynn Richards had a double-double for Neoga with 12 points and ten rebounds. 

The Lady Maroons go to 9-6 overall.