Rose Smith has enjoyed her first two games this season at Whitesville Trinity. The Lyon County sophomore scored 28 points to help the Lady Lyons ease past Cumberland County 61-53 Friday at the Dental Designs of Owensboro Christmas Classic.
Smith scored 23 points in a loss Thursday to the host team.
The Lady Lyons grabbed an early lead and led 14-10 after one quarter. They were able to extend their lead to 32-23 at halftime. Lyon hit just enough free throws in the second half and some shots down the stretch to snap a four-game losing streak.
Three players scored in double figures as the Lady Lyons scored a season-high 61 points. In addition to Smith’s 28 points, Kenttavia Matthews scored 13 points, and Cathryn Brown added 10 points.
Cumberland County (1-7) got 14 points apiece from Danielle Cooper and Maggie Morgan.
Lyon County (2-6) will conclude play at Whitesville Trinity Saturday morning when they play Western.
Cumberland County 10 13 15 15—53
Lyon County 14 18 15 14—61
Cumberland County (1-7) – Cooper 14, Morgan 14, Franklin 9, Patterson 8, Craft 4, Nettles 4
Lyon County (2-6) – Smith 28, Matthews 13, Brown 10, Collins 3, Butler 2, Defew 2
