On Tuesday eveneing, the North Reading Lady Hornets defeated Stoneham 19-13 in a game that was a defensive battle.   North Reading opened up with a 7-2 lead but could not pull away in the first half.  Stoneham went on a run at the end of the half to take the lead 8-7 at the half.   The North Reading girls turned up the defense in the second half and pulled out to a lead that they never relinquished.   The final score was 19-13.