Smithville tops Snook behind Gutierrez

SMITHVILLE — Smithville Tigers senior guard Arabella Gutierrez led the girls varsity basketball team to a dominant 61-29 win over the Snook Lady Jays Tuesday, Nov. 26, scoring a season-high 23 points.

Smithville controlled the game from the tipoff, opening with a 7-0 run. Senior guard Chelsea Hendrix hit a threepointer, while junior guard Sydnie Brenner and Gutierrez contributed layups. The Tigers ended the first quarter with a 13-2 lead.

Gutierrez would go on to score 10 consecutive points, giving Smithville a commanding 20-2 lead midway through the second quarter.