Buzzing about: Hatton perfect against Lawrence County teams

Jan. 17—HATTON — The Hatton boys and girls basketball teams went unbeaten against other Lawrence County opponents this season.

Both teams defeated East Lawrence on Monday, with the boys winning 60-53 and the girls 67-49, and went 4-0 against county teams.

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Little leads Hatton boys

While it's been a more balance attack this season, Kahne Little showed he's still the same star player that averaged more than 20 points per game a season ago.

The Hatton junior finished with a game-high 22 points.

"He shot it well (tonight)," Hornets coach Justin Henley said. "We still kind of go as he goes offensively. He's had some games lately where he's had to shoot more shots, but tonight he was on."

The loss was another for East Lawrence in a tight game where the Eagles struggled to close.

"We have to eliminate the unforced turnovers and quick shots," East Lawrence coach Baine Garner said. "I thought we guarded well tonight, but we struggled with rebounds."

PJ Head led the Eagles with 18 points, while Coleman Garner had 11.

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Dominant second half helps Hatton girls

After trailing by 13 points at halftime, the Hornets outscored East Lawrence 48-17 in the second half.

"I just told them (East Lawrence) wanted it more than (our players) did," Hatton coach Erika Little said. "I thought we were being lazy and I didn't want to see us take a step back after taking several steps forward these past few games.

"Credit to them they really responded in the second half."

Brianna Oliver led the Hornets with 17 points. Kailyn Quails and Eva Armstead both finished with 12.

Hannah Hill led East Lawrence with 15, while Jordyn Beck added 10.

"Overall, I thought we played a great game," East Lawrence coach Lacrissa Martin said. "This program has come a long way since last year."