Following a scoreless opening possession for each team, 2023-24 Chillicothe High School basketball Lady Hornets sophomore Lyla Beetsma gets to the basket for an undefended layup, thanks to Jolie Bonderer’s alert pass ahead in transition, 47 seconds into last Friday’s game against visiting St. Joseph: Bishop LeBlond. With Beetsma providing half of the points, CHS zipped to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes and, taking full command early in the second quarter, claimed its eight overall win in nine tries and Midland Empire Conference opener in overwhelming fashion, 59-23. (JENNIFER SMITH/C-T PHOTO)
By PAUL STURMC-T Sports Editorpsturm@cherryroad.com CHS impressively takes MEC opener at home last Friday A year after a more-experienced St. Joseph: Bishop LeBlond Lady Golden…
