GATLINBURG — Martin County High School Lady Cardinal Laken Williams needed only eight points to reach 1,000 for her career heading into the Chapman (SC) game Dec. 21 in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic. The junior guard drove to the basket for a layup in the second quarter to eclipse 1,000 career points.

Williams finished the game with 22 points to lead the Lady Cards to a 66-44 win.

A level-headed scorer, Williams has averaged 24 ppg in nine games played this season.

In July, she landed two collegiate offers from West Virginia Tech and Shawnee State.