Warriors advance in Goldenrod play

Maxfield has career night, finishes with 24 points
Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

FULLERTON — The Warriors capitalized on a career night from senior Jaci Maxfield and cruised to a 44-35 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward in the opening round of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.

“It was a good night — a career night — for her,” Fullerton coach Jason Maxfield said. “We needed it.”

Against the Panthers, the Warriors jumped out to a fast start, building a 15-8 lead after the first q…