Basketball Recap: Betsy Layne Takes a Loss

Betsy Layne was the 69-64 winner over Paintsville when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Betsy Layne Bobcats took a 64-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Paintsville Tigers.

Betsy Layne's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Paintsville, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Betsy Layne won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Morgan County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Betsy Layne's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Paintsville, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Paintsville Tigers take on the Expression Prep Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.