Last Friday, Feb. 14, the Eureka Lady Tornadoes delivered a commanding performance on their home court, securing a 67-38 victory over the Bluestem Lions. The Valentine’s Day matchup was anything but ordinary, with junior Lydia Mason putting on an offensive clinic, racking up a career-high 25 points. Laynie Winfrey contributed a stellar triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds.
The game started with Britta Mongeau finding Winfrey on the wing for a three-pointer to set the tone. Bluestem responded quickly with a layup, but Mason made her presence known with a steal in the backcourt, converting it into an easy two. She went on to add 10 more points in the first quarter, while contributions from Winfrey, Alaina Westerman, and Arabella Shepherd helped the Tornadoes build a 20-9 lead after the first eight minutes.
