Lady Warriors Runners-Up in D2-11 Sub-District

Leyton’s Lady Warrior Basketball team overcame many challenges this year, the most difficult being lack of players. Only having five players suited up for the first part of their schedule, then having six players for the second half, the Lady Warriors overachieved with an 8-and-12 record and a second place finish in the D2-11 Sub District Tournament.

Leyton first faced Creek Valley in the first round of the the tournament, and were able to use their sharp defense and patient shot selection to build a 25-to-8 halftime advantage. The Lady Warriors then clamped down defensively, and only allowed 10 points by the Lady Storm in the second half to earn the 37-to-18 victory and a finals match up against Garden County.

The Lady Warriors had struggled against Garden County in their last match up, and the finals contest proved no different as both teams struggled to score in the first half of the contest. Garden County had built a 16-to-10 lead at halftime, but then held the Lady Warriors scoreless in the third period while scoring 11 points, which was the difference in the game. The 36-to-16 loss ended Leyton’s season, but the 8-and-12 record the Lady Warriors tallied is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and the coaching staff as they navigated the season undermanned but with outstanding results.