Norris girls advance in Christmas tournament


Addie Blevins led the scoring effort for the Lady Senators with 10 points against Holsten. (photo:Tony Cox )
The Norris Middle School girls basketball team extended its winning streak to three games Friday night with a 32-25 victory over Knoxville’s Holston Middle School in the first round of the Anderson County Christmas Tournament at Anderson County High School.

The Lady Senators (5-8) trailed 11-9 at halftime but outscored the Lady Hurricanes 23-14 in the second half to secure the win.

Addie Blevins led a balanced scoring effort for the Lady Senators, who held a 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Kaitelyn Cofer and Addison Willoughby added five points each.

Jayden Mooney and Kaylee Matchettee chipped in four points apiece, while Avery Goehring and Kimbree Rains scored two points each.

Norris returned to action Saturday and concluded the middle school tournament on Monday, though results were not available at press time.