Johnson tallies 26 points as Pineville slips past Lincoln County, 57-53

Pineville is quietly putting together another solid season behind the play of Nadine Johnson, who scored 26 points to lead the Lady Mountain Lions to a 57-53 victory over Lincoln County on Saturday.

Johnson dominated from beginning to end, scoring eight points in the first and second quarters, respectively before adding six points, and four points in the third, and fourth quarters.

Ava Arnett added 14 points while Rachel Howard finished with 10 points.

Pineville built a 28-20 lead in the first half but had to hang on in the second half after getting outscored, 33-29.