The Avery Lady Vikings basketball squad traveled to Draughn High School in Valdese to take part in the Draughn Holiday Invitational Tournament on Monday night. Each of the 12 Avery players scored in the lopsided 56-27 win over Raleigh's Leesville Road Lady Pride.Despite having not practiced since Christmas Eve and going 11 days since its last game against West Wilkes, Avery showed little rust or ill effects, jumping out to a 16-2 run through the first quarter of action. Senior Hayley Pyatte paced the Big Red with three baskets in the period, while Elyse Perry and Katelynn Eudy poured in four points each in the frame.
The Lady Vikings blitzed the Lady Pride, using their full-court press defense and height advantage inside to generate offensive opportunities and additional shots off rebounds. Draughn managed to pull as close as 20-8 in the second quarter, but a 10-3 scoring run in the final five minutes of the first half put the contest out of reach.
Sara Wiseman tallied five points in the second period to help the Lady Vikes to a 30-11 halftime advantage. In the second half, Avery continued to pour it on. leading 44-21 after three periods en route to the 29-point win.
Wiseman led the Big Red onslaught with 11 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Katelynn Eudy added 10 points, five steals, and three rebounds. Elyse Perry scored eight points with four steals and two assists, while Lauren Avery and Hayley Pyatte added six points apiece.
In the nightcap, host school Draughn's Lady Wildcats took an easy 82-47 victory over Burns High School.
Avery takes on tournament host Draughn High School Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
