Henderson Slams the Door Late, Clips Lyon 65-58

Clutch stops and late turnovers help Colonels hold off Lyon County

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Henderson County made the plays that mattered most, forcing critical late turnovers to hold off Lyon County 65-58 in a matchup of Region 2 contenders. A'tylia Green led the Colonels with 24 points, while Piper Cotham scored a game-high 30 for the Lady Lyons.

Why it matters

This was an important regional matchup between two top teams, with the win helping Henderson County solidify their position in the playoff race. Lyon County's loss highlighted their struggles with ball control and turnovers down the stretch.

The details

Both teams opened with full-court pressure, but Henderson was able to capitalize on six Lyon turnovers in a two-minute stretch late in the first quarter to build a 10-point lead. Lyon rallied in the second quarter behind 3-pointers from Piper Cotham and Courtney Collins, but Henderson took a 31-26 lead into halftime. The teams traded blows in the third quarter before Henderson pulled away late, withstanding a late Lyon comeback attempt fueled by three Collins 3-pointers.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.
  • Henderson hosts Crittenden County on Thursday.
  • Lyon County travels to Hopkins County Central.

The players

A'tylia Green

The leading scorer for Henderson County, pouring in 24 points in the win.

Piper Cotham

Scored a game-high 30 points for Lyon County in the losing effort.

Courtney Collins

Added 17 points for Lyon County, including three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to keep her team in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Henderson County made the plays that mattered most. Clutch stops and late turnovers helped the Colonels hold off Lyon County down the stretch Tuesday night, escaping with a 65-58 road win in a matchup of Region 2 contenders.”

— Tom Rogers, Author (yoursportsedge.com)

What’s next

Henderson hosts Crittenden County on Thursday, while Lyon County travels to Hopkins County Central.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of ball control and limiting turnovers, as Henderson's ability to force late miscues by Lyon proved to be the difference in a close regional matchup between two playoff contenders.