Milestone Moment: Moore hits 1,000th point in season opener

Senior Lucy Moore is recognized for reaching the 1,000-point career milestone during the Lady Warriors’ 50-12 win over Villa Grove. Moore entered the season opener needing 22 points to hit the mark and achieved the feat at the 7:39 mark of the fourth quarter.
—photo by Terri Cox | Casey Local Sports Reporter

By Terri Cox | Casey Local Sports Reporter

CASEY — The Casey-Westfield Lady Warriors opened the 2025-26 campaign in style, welcoming the Villa Grove Lady Blue Devils to Bob Durham Court. With a rowdy student section anticipating something special, the team delivered a 50-12 rout, highlighted by a major career milestone for senior Lucy Moore.

Moore, who entered the game just 22 points shy of 1,000 for her career, reached the mark at the 7:39 mark of the fourth quarter.

From the opening tip, CW shook off the first-game jitters faster than Villa Grove, jumping out to a 10-2 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter saw the Purple and Gold offense erupt for 20 points as the on-court chemistry began to gel. At intermission, CW held a dominant 30-6 advantage.

Scoring slowed slightly in the second half, but the Lady Warriors continued to extend their lead, holding a 41-10 advantage at the end of the third.

Just 21 seconds into the final frame, Moore hit a mid-range jumper from the right side of the lane for her 22nd point of the game—and the 1,000th of her career. Play was temporarily stopped to mark the occasion with a commemorative ball and a well-earned round of applause from the crowd.

Moore led all scorers with a game-high 22 points, pulling down five rebounds to go with four steals and one block.

Gracie Taylor chipped in nine points, three rebounds, and a steal. Julia Eckerty finished with six points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Chloe Taylor contributed six points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist in her varsity debut.

Gylly Gilbert added five points, three rebounds, a steal, and an assist. Kayla Clark dominated the boards with eight rebounds and added an assist. Madison Gray recorded three assists, two blocked shots, and two rebounds, while Kennady Fuller added two points.

History in the making: Senior Lucy Moore pulls up for a mid-range jumper early in the fourth quarter against Villa Grove. This shot marked the 1,000th point of her varsity career, capping off a 22-point performance in the season opener.
—photo by Terri Cox | Casey Local Sports Reporter

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

Scoring Drives (Game Flow)

• 1st Quarter: CW shakes off jitters to take a 10-2 lead.

• 2nd Quarter: Offense explodes for 20 points; CW leads 30-6 at half.

• 3rd Quarter: Lead extends to 31 points (41-10).

• 4th Quarter: Moore hits milestone jumper; CW cruises to victory.

Individual Statistics

• SCORING: Lucy Moore 22, Gracie Taylor 9, Julia Eckerty 6, Chloe Taylor 6, Gylly Gilbert 5, Kennady Fuller 2.

• REBOUNDING: Kayla Clark 8, Chloe Taylor 7, Julia Eckerty 6, Lucy Moore 5, Gylly Gilbert 3, Gracie Taylor 3, Madison Gray 2.

• ASSISTS: Julia Eckerty 7, Madison Gray 3, Chloe Taylor 1, Gylly Gilbert 1, Kayla Clark 1.

• STEALS: Lucy Moore 4, Chloe Taylor 2, Gracie Taylor 1, Gylly Gilbert 1.

• BLOCKS: Madison Gray 2, Lucy Moore 1.