BLUFF CITY — The defense stepped up in a big way for the West Ridge girls basketball team on Saturday night.
Ultimately, the Lady Wolves came away with a dominating 63-48 win over South Greene at the eighth annual Food City Thanksgiving Classic at the Dyer Dome.
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