Despite losing their leading scorer to a high-ankle sprain, the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers’ execution of team basketball led to a 57-35 blowout win over the Alamo Heights Mules Friday night in Tiger Gym.

The first quarter got off to an ominous start for Dripping Springs, which didn’t shoot the ball well.

“It was a very slow and sloppy start,” said Lady Tiger head coach Laura Joiner. “I think part of it was because she was missing and everybody was a little concerned...