Halifax Academy's senior Kelly Williams breaks 1993 school record Tuesday night and is the new all-time leading scorer at Halifax Academy.

Williams who averaged 28 points per game last season was 33 points away from breaking the Halifax Academy's basketball all-time leading scoring record. record The former record holder was Melissa Carico with a 2,073 total points scored set in 1993. Williams had earned a total of 1,968 points heading into the 2015-16 season and 2,041 points heading into Tuesday's game at home against Wilson Christian Academy.

On a side note, William's mother Shannon was a teammate of Carico in 90 and 91 teams and they won the State Championship in 1991.

It was two minutes and five seconds remaining in the 3rd period when Williams drove to the inside for the basket and passed Carico's former record. Coach Ruffin called for a time-out and Williams was recognized for breaking the school record and becoming the Halifax Academy's all-time leading scorer. With the team up by a large number of points, Williams sat out the remainder of the game with a game high 33 points. 

Head coach Rick Ruffin stated, "So glad she could break it at home. Williams is such an unselfish player too. The Coach from Wilson was so gracious for her too A wonderful night for out school, team, and Kelly's family. Glad to be a part of it."

Kelly Williams road to Halifax Academy's All-Time Girls Varsity points scored

Williams Career Total: 1,968           Meissa Carico Record: 2,073      Start of 2015-16 season 105 points to tie

11/17/15 game           18 points

11/18/15 game           29 points

11/20/15 game           26 points

11/24/15 game           33 points

Williams Career Total:  2,074       New Halifax Academy All time leading scorer

Record breaking shot video can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/rrspin/videos/vb.131841195518/10153653137590519/?type=3&theater