The Betsy Layne Bobcats played host to Huntington Prep in a tightly contested matchup at the Jr. Newsome Classic, with both teams showcasing balanced scoring and relentless effort from start to finish. The game remained close throughout the first half as Huntington Prep clung to a narrow lead, taking a 3-point advantage into the locker room.
Huntington Prep was powered early by the one-two punch of Marc Brown and Mitchell Cox, each scoring 8 points in the opening half to help maintain their slim edge. Betsy Layne countered with strong performances from senior Ethan Lance, who matched the visitors with 8 first-half points, and Brayden Hall, who added 6 to keep the Bobcats within striking distance.
The second half featured more back-and-forth play as the two teams traded baskets possession after possession. Despite multiple pushes from the Bobcats, Huntington Prep never relinquished the lead, ultimately holding on for a hard-fought 68–64 victory.
Betsy Layne senior Ethan Lance earned the Surplus Products Player of the Game honors after delivering an impressive 20-point performance that kept the Bobcats competitive until the final buzzer.
Scoring Recap
Huntington Prep
- Mitchell Cox – 20
- Marc Brown – 14
- Alex Starcher – 14
- Kaiden West – 6
- Mike Tate – 4
- BJ McCreath – 4
- Jayden Castillo -4
- Joel Frazier – 2
Betsy Layne
- Ethan Lance – 20
- Brayden Hall – 14
- Isaiah Allen – 12
- Chandler Coleman – 9
- Braylin Slone – 5
- Cooper Justice – 4
