McGeorge, Wilder combine to score 33 points during Bell County’s 63-22 win over Middlesboro

Bell County reeled off its 11th consecutive win over rival Middlesboro during Monday’s 52nd District Tournament game.

Led by Lauren McGeorge’s 17 points, and Gracie Jo Wilder’s 16-point scoring effort, Bell County cruised to an easy, 63-22, win.

After getting off to a slow start, and only leading, 11-4, at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Bobcats (22-9) went on a 22-3 run in the second quarter to take a 33-7 advantage into the locker room at halftime.

David Teague’s squad outscored Middlesboro, 18-9, in the third quarter, and never looked back.

Kairi Lamb added eight points for Bell County while Mikayla Gambrel added six points.

Keevi Betts led Middlesboro (5-24) with 11 points.