Leyton, Creek Valley advance in girls’ MAC tourney

DALTON — Rachael Ernest finished with a double-double Monday night, scoring 15 points and hauling in 11 rebounds as the Leyton High School girls basketball team opened Minuteman Activities Conference tournament play with an easy 50-9 win against visiting Minatare.

LHS (6-4) rolled to a 12-4 lead at the first stop, and the Warriors were never tested, stretching the advantage to 25-6 at halftime and 42-8 going into the fourth period.

Kaitlyn Berner added 10 points and Katy Ernest nine.

Creek Valley also advanced by knocking off South Platte, 56-32. Summer Mueller scored 23 points and Jerry Strab...