Beetsma Guides Lady Hornets to Victory

Chillicothe's senior leader dominates in win over Westran

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Chillicothe Lady Hornets hosted Westran on Wednesday night in a matchup of teams with strong records. Chillicothe's Lyla Beetsma had a big night, scoring 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists to lead her team to a 51-32 victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps Chillicothe's Lady Hornets in contention for a strong season, as they improve to 18-3 on the year. Beetsma's standout performance highlights her importance as a senior leader for the team.

The details

Chillicothe jumped out to a 10-6 lead after the first quarter, then opened up a 26-10 advantage by halftime thanks to Beetsma's 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists in the first half. The Lady Hornets' stifling defense held Westran to 6 points or less in each of the first three quarters, allowing Chillicothe to build a comfortable 43-16 lead heading into the fourth. Westran made a late push, but Chillicothe held on for the 51-32 win.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Chillicothe will host Savannah on Friday, February 14, 2026 in an MEC boys and girls doubleheader.

The players

Lyla Beetsma

The senior leader for the Chillicothe Lady Hornets, Beetsma had a dominant performance with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Chillicothe Lady Hornets

The Class 2 high school girls basketball team from Chillicothe, Missouri that improved to 18-3 on the season with this victory.

Westran

The opposing team, the Class 2 Lady Hornets of Westran, who entered the game with a 15-7 record.

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What’s next

Chillicothe will look to continue their strong season when they host Savannah on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Lyla Beetsma's dominant performance as the senior leader of the Chillicothe Lady Hornets was the key to their victory over Westran, keeping them in contention for a successful season.