Basketball Recap: Lawrence County Extends Winning Streak to Five
By Team Reports
Feb 12, 2025, 11:09am
Basketball Recap: Lawrence County Bulldogs vs. Betsy Layne Bobcats

Bulldogs
02/08/25 vs Betsy Layne | 76-59 |
02/07/25 @ Mingo Central | 72-65 |
02/06/25 @ Magoffin County | 88-75 |
02/01/25 vs Lewis County | 70-61 |
01/31/25 vs Floyd Central | 89-59 |
Lawrence County had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.8 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 76-59 win over the Betsy Layne Bobcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 80-71 back in December of 2024.
Betsy Layne's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Pente, who posted 14 points and five assists. Ethan Lance was another key player, going 5 for 6 to rack up 11 points and five rebounds.
Lawrence County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.3 points over those games. As for Betsy Layne, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-9.
Lawrence County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 92-87 defeat against Wayne on the 10th. As for Betsy Layne, they have also already played their next match, a 70-59 win against Pike County Central on the 10th.
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