Betsy Layne came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 82-59 margin over the West Carter Comets. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Comets are ranked 205th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Betsy Layne's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Pente, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points in addition to six steals and five assists. Pente is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Hall, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 15 points and four steals.
Bobcats
| 01/12/24 @ Phelps | 17 |
| 12/01/23 @ Jackson City | 16 |
| 12/21/24 @ West Carter | 14 |
| 12/08/23 @ Lawrence County | 13 |
| 12/12/23 @ Martin County | 13 |
Betsy Layne smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Betsy Layne's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for West Carter, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Betsy Layne and Lexington Christian will round out the year against one another at at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Carter, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on East Carter at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025.
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