The Phelps Hornets pulled out a dramatic 72–71 victory over the Betsy Layne Bobcats on Tuesday night, surviving a late surge and sealing one of the most thrilling finishes of the young season.
Phelps was led by a dominant performance from Tyler Weddington, who poured in 28 points and hauled down 18 rebounds, while adding an assist, two blocks, and two steals. Weddington anchored the Hornets throughout the night and delivered in several crucial moments.
Knox Wallace added 11 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals, providing steady guard play and crucial decision-making late in the contest.
Ethan Fields contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and 1 steal, offering strong two-way play.
The Hornets also benefited from balanced production across the lineup:
- Reece Norman: 6 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds
- John Socorin: 7 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds
- Andrew Caines: 3 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 steals
- Ethan Wolford: 5 points, 1 rebound
Phelps’ collective defensive effort and timely scoring lifted them past a well-prepared Betsy Layne squad.
Betsy Layne Scoring
From the official score sheet, Betsy Layne received standout performances of their own, highlighted by multiple double-digit scorers:
- Brayden Hall – 25 points
- Isaiah Allen – 15 points
- Caden Hall – 12 points
- Canyon Slone – 3 points
- May Newsome – 9 points
- Ethan Lance – 7 points
Betsy Layne kept pressure on Phelps throughout the contest, especially through the scoring punch of Hall and Allen, and nearly pulled out the victory in the closing seconds before falling just short.
A One-Point Finish to Remember
The game remained tight from the opening tip, with both teams trading runs and defensive stands. Phelps carried a narrow lead into the fourth quarter, but Betsy Layne refused to fade, forcing the Hornets to execute on their final few possessions.
In the end, Phelps’ resilience — anchored by Weddington’s dominance inside and steady guard play — proved just enough to secure the 72–71 victory.
The Hornets, 1-0 on the season, will be back in action Saturday in the DJ Begley Classic at Pike Central. With the loss Betsy Layne falls to 0-1 on the season and will play host to Magoffin County on Thursday and can be seen on WPRG-TV5.
Photo Credit: Hornetsville Broadcasting Network
