Hamilton, Lady Hornets triumph in home opener

Fulton junior guard Stephanie Hughes chases after a loose ball during the Lady Hornets' 46-29 victory over Montgomery County on Wednesday night at Roger D. Davis Gymnasium.
Fulton junior guard Stephanie Hughes chases after a loose ball during the Lady Hornets' 46-29 victory over Montgomery County on Wednesday night at Roger D. Davis Gymnasium.

Senior forward Corri Hamilton registered a double-double Wednesday night, delivering 22 points and 11 rebounds to spark the Fulton Lady Hornets to a 46-29 romp over Montgomery County at Roger D. Davis Gymnasium.

The win was the second straight for Fulton (3-3), which was finally playing its home opener. Junior guard Stephanie Hughes added 11 points for the Lady Hornets, who led 25-17 at halftime and 36-23 to start the fourth quarter. Fulton finished with just 11 turnovers.