In a game made up of big runs by both teams, the Holmes Bulldogs came out on top over the Ryle Raiders in girls basketball action Friday night.
In its first two games, Holmes outscored opponents, 157-52. Ryle arrived at Holmes coming off a loss and a couple tight games to start the season.
Holmes was hot first, taking an 8-point run and a 10-4 lead to close the first quarter. Ryle turned the tables in the second, going on a 9-0 run to take a 13-10 lead, and then pushing their lead to 8, 21-13 late in the half.
Holmes closed out the half by scoring 6 unanswered points to come within two, 21-19, at the break.
The Bulldogs carried their momentum into the third quarter, outscoring the Raiders, 11-3, and regaining the lead. In the fourth quarter, Holmes pushed its lead to 11, 38-27, only to see Ryle hit a couple shots and a few free throws to trim the lead to 3 late in the 4th.
Good free throw shooing by the Bulldogs kept Holmes on top down the stretch and Holmes went on to close out the game with a 41-37 win.
Ryle faces undefeated Conner next while Holmes hosts winless Dixie Heights.
-Story & photos by Brian Frey
