SPANISH FORT, Alabama – The Lady Toros distributed their scoring Friday to attack an aggressive, but young Gulf Shores basketball team for a 40-20 5A Area 2 home win at Spanish Fort.

After a tough first half for the visitors, the home team held a 24-7 advantage at the half and led 30-12 to start the final period.

Spanish Fort's Madison Robson and Elaine Wood led the floor in points with nine each and Avery Estes added six for Spanish Fort. Morgan Campbell led the Lady ‘Phins with eight while Cariline Tilley and Hannah Wilson each added five.

The Toros improved to 6-6 overall and 1-0 in their 5A Area 2 league while the Dolphins dropped to 3-7, 0-1 in the area which includes B,C, Rain and Williamson. SFHS hit 7-of-13 from the foul line. GSHS struggled to go 3-for-18 at the line.

The Lady Toros will play host to Fairhope ‘s Lady Pirates Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Lady Dolphins will travel to Daphne Jan. 4 for a 6:30 tipoff.