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Lady Warriors Settle For Runner-Up Honors At MAC Tourney

Leyton's Lady Warrior Girls Basketball team has had a great run so far this season, but were unable to outlast a stubborn Bayard Lady Tigers team in the championship game on Saturday, falling 43-to-38.

On Friday, the Lady Warriors survived a tough battle with Garden County, with the game not settled until the final buzzer. The Lady Warriors were able to pull out the one-point victory, 42-to-41, relying on the strong scoring effort of sophomore Zaili Benish, who scored 26 points in the victory.

Both Friday and Saturday's contests were held at Bridgeport High School, and the girls' game on Satur...

 

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