On day two of the Jenkins Christmas Tournament, the Betsy Layne Lady Cats faced the Ridgeview Lady Wolves of Clintwood, Virginia, in a hard-fought contest.
The game was back and forth throughout the first half, with Betsy Layne holding a narrow 24–21 lead at the break. Kinleigh Martin proved to be the difference early, scoring 12 points to account for half of the Lady Cats’ first-half total.
Ridgeview responded in the third quarter, battling back to tie the game at 35–35 behind Sutherland, who scored seven points in the period on her way to a game-high 20.
The fourth quarter belonged to Betsy Layne. The Lady Cats’ offense came alive, outscoring Ridgeview 22–8 over the final frame to pull away for a 57–43 victory.
Madi Collins fueled the decisive run, scoring nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter while knocking down three three-point baskets. Her performance earned her Surplus Products Player of the Game honors.
Below is the scoring by quarter and individual statistics.
Scoring by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne | 14 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 57 |
| Ridgeview | 11 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 43 |
Individual Scoring
Betsy Layne – Madi Collins (16), Kinleigh Martin (16), Jaden Pente (11), Laiken Keathley (7), Kennedie Allen (7),
Ridgeview – Sutherland (20), Perry (11) Yates (7), Hill (5)
The win moves Betsy Layne to 4-4 on the season. Next up for the Ladycats, they will take on Belfry in the All A Classic January 6th.
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