Lady Warriors Prevail Over Banner County

DALTON — The Leyton Lady Warriors defeated the Banner County Wildcats 44-39 in a hard-fought conference game Friday night at home.

After pulling ahead 22-13 at the half, Leyton survived a comeback by the Wildcats, and put the game with two key possessions with a basket and a foul, and a layup to put the game out of reach.

Banner made the game close in the second half with their pressure defense and some timely three-point shots.

“We got a little rattled by their pressure late in the game,” said Leyton head coach Lance Howitt.

The Lady Warriors were able to hold on through this tough and physic...