The Chillicothe opened up their title defense of the Savannah Tournament with a great showing over West Platte. Chillicothe scored 25 unanswered first quarter points to rush out of the gate with a 25-2 advantage.
Chillicothe scored 42 first half point in route to a 30 point halftime advantage with Lydia Bonderer and Lexy Smith each scoring double figures in the first half, including a pair of triples each.
The 2nd half was more of the same from Chillicothe and Coach Darren Smith. The Lady Hornets extended their lead behind senior Lyla Beetsma who had a game high 19 points. She is averaging over 20 points per game as Chillicothe is out to a 2-0 record following their 68-25 victory over the West Platte Blue Jays.
The Lady Hornets will play Maryville in their 2nd game of the Savannah Tournament on Wednesday at 4:00.
Chillicothe 25 42 54 68
West Platte 2 12 19 25
Individual scoring:
Chillicothe – Beetsma 19, Smith 15, Bonderer 14, Emerson Staton 8, Maicee Albrecht 4, Ava Leamer 3, Dawson Baxter 3, Hayden Hansen 2
West Platte – Catelyn Carlson 10, Maddie Cline 5, Sophie Grier 4, Blair McHenry 2, Brook Allison 2, Nora Meyerkorth 2