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Jo Byrns' Ashlen Bryant beats Cheatham County's Alli Douglas to a loose ball. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns’ Ashlen Bryant beats Cheatham County’s Alli Douglas to a loose ball. PHIL STAUDER

The Jo Byrns girls basketball team has only lost to two teams this season: Cheatham County and Clarksville Academy.

Unfortunately for the Lady Red Devils, they have now dropped three contests to the Class AA state-championship-defending Lady Cubs. The latest was a 75-67 defeat at home Monday during Senior Night.

Cheatham County’s Alli Douglas led all scorers with 32 points, 14 of which came in the first quarter. The Lady Cubs were up 42-31 by halftime.

Carlie Hogan added 12 points for Cheatham County, while Ansley Pfeffer and Katelyn Sisco both had nine.

A 19-point effort from sophomore Brooke Dowlen wasn’t enough for Jo Byrns. The guard went 5-of-10 from 3-point range. Senior teammate Evy Helm had 12 points, and Grayson Bryant also finished in double figures with 10.

Cheatham County (17-7) won the first meeting between the two teams 45-35 on Dec. 3. The Lady Cubs also beat Jo Byrns 50-47 in the Stewart County Christmas Classic on Dec. 28.

Jo Byrns (16-4) wrapped its regular season at Red Boiling Springs on Thursday, while Cheatham County traveled to White House Heritage on Friday.

Jo Byrns guard Ashlen Bryant listens to coach Jessica Holt.PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns guard Ashlen Bryant listens to coach Jessica Holt.PHIL STAUDER

BOX SCORE

Cheatham County (75): Alli Douglas 32, Carlie Hogan 12, Ansley Pfeffer 9, Katelyn Sisco 9, Harper Dee 8, Lexus Cook 3, Jesse Bumpus 2.

Jo Byrns (67): Brooke Dowlen 19, Evy Helm 12, Grayson Bryant 10, Ashlen Bryant 9, Reese Payne 7, Jaya Herring 4, Alycia Schlueter 4.

Jo Byrns senior Evy Helm and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Evy Helm and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jaya Herring drives to the basket. PHIL STAUDER

Jaya Herring drives to the basket. PHIL STAUDER

Brooke Dowlen shoots for Jo Byrns on Monday. PHIL STAUDER

Brooke Dowlen shoots for Jo Byrns on Monday. PHIL STAUDER

Ashlen Bryant (center) fights for a rebound with a pair of Cheatham County players. PHIL STAUDER

Ashlen Bryant (center) fights for a rebound with a pair of Cheatham County players. PHIL STAUDER

Brooke Dowlen looks at the hoop against Cheatham County. PHIL STAUDER

Brooke Dowlen looks at the hoop against Cheatham County. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Alycia Schlueter and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Alycia Schlueter and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham’s Ansley Pfeffer and Jo Byrns’ Evy Helm battle for a loose ball.PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham’s Ansley Pfeffer and Jo Byrns’ Evy Helm battle for a loose ball.PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham's Carlie Hogan guards Jo Byrns’ Evy Helm.PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham’s Carlie Hogan guards Jo Byrns’ Evy Helm.PHIL STAUDER

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Jo Byrns’ Brooke Dowlen tries to stop a shot from Cheatham's Ansley Pfeffer.PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns’ Brooke Dowlen tries to stop a shot from Cheatham’s Ansley Pfeffer.PHIL STAUDER

Evy Helm gets away with a big dribble against a Cheatham defender.PHIL STAUDER

Evy Helm gets away with a big dribble against a Cheatham defender.PHIL STAUDER

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Carlie Hogan passes to a Cheatham teammate through Ashlen Bryant’s outstretched defense. PHIL STAUDER

Carlie Hogan passes to a Cheatham teammate through Ashlen Bryant’s outstretched defense. PHIL STAUDER

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Jo Byrns senior Jaya Herring and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Jaya Herring and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Evy Helm scores for Jo Byrns during its game with Cheatham County. PHIL STAUDER

Evy Helm scores for Jo Byrns during its game with Cheatham County. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Brianna Rivera and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior Brianna Rivera and her family. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior guard Jaya Herring takes the ball upcourt. PHIL STAUDER

Jo Byrns senior guard Jaya Herring takes the ball upcourt. PHIL STAUDER

Alli Douglas (left) fouls Jaya Herring as she attempts a shot.PHIL STAUDER

Alli Douglas (left) fouls Jaya Herring as she attempts a shot.PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham County's Alli Douglas wins the rebound battle and looks for an outlet pass. PHIL STAUDER

Cheatham County’s Alli Douglas wins the rebound battle and looks for an outlet pass. PHIL STAUDER

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