by Lucas Adcock
Last week was one for the record books. Junior guard Ava Workman delivered a standout performance in the Spartans’ hard-fought victory over Morgantown, pouring in 30 points and crossing the 1,000-point career milestone in front of cheering fans.
Workman, a cornerstone of the Spartans’ offense, set the tone early with a flurry of baskets, connecting from inside and out. Her scoring surge electrified the crowd and gave her team the momentum it needed in a tight matchup. As the ball left her hands for the milestone bucket, the gym erupted in applause – a testament to her years of dedication and consistency on the court.
“It feels great!” Workman said after the game. “Finally beating Morgantown for once… I think that was really awesome. I think it took a lot of growth, just from freshman year and working all the way up until junior year. It was very special to us. I mean, it was our home tournament, so we had to win it.”
Head Coach Jim Justice praised Workman’s work ethic and leadership, noting that her scoring prowess this season has been vital in key games. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Just a junior, and she’s on her way to play college basketball somewhere. But a lot of these kids did so bloomin’ good.”
The Spartans’ defense also stepped up, helping secure the win over a tough Morgantown squad. The final buzzer signaled not just a triumph on the scoreboard, but a celebration of a memorable night for one of the area’s most dynamic players. Workman’s milestone places her among the elite scorers in the region, and with several games still to play this season, there’s plenty of excitement ahead for fans of Spartan basketball.
The Lady Spartans now sit atop their perch in AAA with a 16-0 record, after winning this one in overtime 57-55.
