As her parents look on from the stands behind her, 2024-25 Chillicothe High School basketball Lady Hornets freshman Lexy Smith lets fly a 3-points shot attempt that was true and gave CHS a 9-8 lead over host Grain Valley in the teams’ Jan. 31 championship-game battle in the Grain Valley Eagles Sonic Shootout tournament. Unfortunately for CHS and its fans, this was the last lead the Lady Hornets had in an eventual 57-38 defeat – only their fourth of the season in 19 outings. Smith contributed five points and a team-high six assists to the effort. (PAUL STURM/C-T PHOTO)
By PAUL STURMC-T Sports Editorpsturm@cherryroad.com Critical MEC game 5:30 p.m. opener in girls/boys doubleheader GRAIN VALLEY — It was better last Friday (Jan. 31), but…
