Tori Rutherford (5) and Grainger hosted Alcoa for a non-district contest in Rutledge, Tennessee, on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Lady Grizzlies won 71-58. (Photo by Danny Parker)
By MIKE BLACKERBY
RUTLEDGE – Tori Rutherford recently broke the 1,500-point barrier for her career.
Ironically, scoring is way down the list of priorities for Grainger’s two-time senior all-state standout.
“Many players are more offensive-minded,” said Rutherford, “but defense is where I put my mindset.”
“That’s just how I play.”
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