FEBRUARY 9, 2023 — Varsity basketball player and Lyons HS sophomore Jayla Bell scored her 1000th career point on Tuesday, January 24th. The Lions were facing Geneva at Lyons Community Center when Bell hit her 1000th point.
In an email, Lyons Girls Varsity Basketball coach Calvin Betts wrote that Jayla is an "extremely hard worker," dedicating her time to the game. Betts noted that Jayla’s "IQ" is her best asset: "She's able to see things that most kids her age just can't see or process as quickly."
Lyons Athletic Director Zac Young added, "Jayla has put a ton of time into her basketball career and it was nice to see her celebrated for this outstanding accomplishment. As impressed as I am about the number of points she has scored, her passing and overall game has improved significantly this season. I look forward to watching her for the next two and a half years." Betts agrees, writing that “Jayla has a very bright future and I'm honored to be her coach and a part of her amazing journey."
Congratulations, Jayla!
The Lyons Lions beat the Geneva Panthers 64 - 21 that evening.