The Brownwood Lady Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 basketball season Thursday, falling 52-37 to the Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billies in Fredericksburg.
Brownwood entered the game with a 1-0 record but fell behind early. The Lady Lions trailed 18-4 after the opening quarter, 31-17 at halftime and 40-25 after three periods. Fredericksburg improved to 2-1, while Brownwood moved to 1-1.
Hall leads Brownwood scoring
Nylah Hall led the Lady Lions with 15 points. Jaidyn Hope and Demayha Hooker each scored eight points, followed by Kynlee Jefferson with three, Cambree Jefferson with two and Trinity Roberts with one.
Brownwood shot 37 percent from the field, making 19 of 51 attempts. The Lady Lions also made six of 16 three-point attempts for 37 percent and converted eight of 12 free throws, or 66 percent.
Lady Lions return Tuesday
Brownwood forced six steals and collected 24 rebounds, including 11 offensive rebounds. The team is scheduled to return to action at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Lampasas.