CARTERVILLE- The Lady Lions started their season off with a smashing win against the West Frankfort Redbirds. They led for the majority of the game, ultimately ending with a 59-23 win.
Senior, Amayah Doyle started the Lions leading onslaught with a free throw. Khamari Jackson followed with a 3-point shot making the score 4-2. Jackson continued to dominate, ending with 12 points in the first. They had a steady lead going into the second quarter, 19-2.
They followed up in the next quarter with the same mindset. Only allowing 4 more points from the Redbirds, while scoring another 19.
The Lions continued to dominate into the second half, with Doyle completing her first double-double, with 28 points and 18 rebounds.
In the fourth, Lions underclassmen ruled the court. Freshman Layla Yates started it off with a 2-pointer and then ended the game with a 3-point shot. Lillian Leadingham, Savanah Gibbs, and Maya Toliver all had assists.
The Lady Lions will play again next week in the Herrin Thanksgiving Tournament. For more basketball and sports updates, follow @CartervilleATH on Twitter and Instagram.
