2019KHSAAGST
2019 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® State Basketball Tournament
Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
March 13-17, 2019
© 2019 by Ron Harrison
Wednesday March 13th
Scott County (33-1) vs. Knott County Central (25-7) Game 1
Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor. Knott County Central coach Jeff Honeycutt countered with 5-10 Sr. Madison Ashley, 5-8 So. Keara Mullins, 5-10 Sr. Emily Williams, 5-0 Jr. Natalie Slone, and 5-9 Sr. Jada Higgins.
Scott County defeated Knott County Central by a score of 87-61. The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game. Scott County shot 42% from the field including 12 of 28 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 15 Knott County Central turnovers. Knott County Central shot 28.8% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on 21 of 28 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.
Maaliya Owens led Scott County with 30 points including six three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Morgan DeFoor added 21 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Juliette Smith recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Kenady Tompkins chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Malea Williams added four points, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots in only 16 minutes of play. 5-4 So. sharp shooter Hailey Ward nailed two long three point baskets in only four minutes of play.
Jada Higgins led Knott County Central with 20 points including eight of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, and five assists. Keara Mullins added 13 points including four of five free throws and six rebounds. Emily Williams recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Madison Ashley pulled down eight rebounds.
|
Scott County |
21 |
26 |
20 |
20 |
87 |
|
Knott County Central |
12 |
17 |
12 |
20 |
61 |
Scott County (87) – Tompkins 7, Owens 30, M. Williams 4, J. Smith 14, DeFoor 21, T. Williams 1, McMath 2, Ward 6, Wise 2.
Knott County Central (61) – Ashley 4, Mullins 13, Williams 11, Slone 2, Higgins 20, Noble 3, Gayheart 2, MaKenzie 2, Fletcher 1, Mason 3.
Bethlehem (29-4) vs. Owensboro Catholic (27-7) Game 2
Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Ella Thompson, 5-9 Sr. Maddie Sparks, 5-11 Jr. Mikiah Livers-Bryant, 5-4 Sr. Carly Beam, and 5-6 So. Amelia Hodges. Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 6-0 Jr. Hannah McKay, 5-11 Sr. Madelyn Lyon, 6-0 Sr. MacKenzie Keelin, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Reid, and 5-8 Jr. Spencer Harvey.
Owensboro Catholic outscored Bethlehem 18-12 in the final quarter to earn a hard fought 53-47 victory. The score was tied eight times and there were 10 lead changes in the game. Owensboro Catholic shot 45.7% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points of 11 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 26.3% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 19 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.
MacKenzie Keelin led Owensboro Catholic with 15 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. Hannah McKay added 14 points including six of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. 6-2 Sr. Sarah Beth Clemens recorded 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Madelyn Lyon chipped in with seven points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
Ella Thompson led Bethlehem with 14 points including seven of eight free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. Amelia Hodges added 14 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mikiah Livers-Bryant recorded six points, 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.
|
Bethlehem |
4 |
16 |
15 |
12 |
47 |
|
Owensboro Catholic |
9 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
53 |
Bethlehem (47) – Thompson 14, Sparks 2, Livers-Bryant 6, Beam 5, Hodges 14, Jones 3, Young 3.
Owensboro Catholic (53) – McKay 14, Lyon 7, Keelin 15, Reid 3, Harvey 0, Henning 4, Clemens 10.
Mercy Academy ((16-14) vs. George Rogers Clark (24-10) Game 3
Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Ta’Ziah Jenks, 5-7 Sr. Jalyn Shorter, 6-0 Jr. Paige Taylor, 5-5 Jr. Hope Sivori, and 5-8 Sr. Regan Berger. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-10 Fr. Tyra Flowers, 5-9 Sr. Jasmine Flowers, 5-10 Sr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 Jr. Kennedy Igo, and 5-10 Sr. Hayley Harrison.
George Rogers Clark eked out a 65-64 victory over Mercy Academy in a game that had more plot twists and turns than a good mystery novel. Mercy Academy took a 27-21 halftime lead and Hayley Harrison had zero points at halftime for GRC. George Rogers Clark outscored Mercy Academy 25-14 in the third quarter to take a 46-41 lead after three quarters. GRC took a seven point lead midway though the final quarter but their primary ball handler Kennedy Igo fouled out with 3:08 remaining in the game allowing Mercy to get back in the game. Mercy Academy had a last second chance for the win but Hope Sivori’s shot missed allowing the Cardinals to escape with the victory. The score was tied five times and there were two lead changes in the game.
George Rogers Clark shot 38.15 from the field including six of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 41.2% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 18 GRC turnovers.
Kennedy Igo led GRC with 14 points including four of four free throws. 5-10 8th Grade Brianna Byars added 12 points and six rebounds. 5-7 Jr. Shelbi Wilson recorded 12 points. Hayley Harrison added nine points on three key three point bombs and pulled down eight rebounds. Maleaha Bell chipped in with seven point, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jasmine Flowers recorded six points, six rebounds, and three assists. Tyra Flowers added five points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
The blonde bomber Hope Sivori led Mercy Academy with 29 points including six of nine from the three point line, seven of eight free throws, and six assists. Regan Berger added 14 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Ta’Ziah Jenks recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
|
Mercy Academy |
13 |
14 |
14 |
23 |
64 |
|
George Rogers Clark |
13 |
8 |
25 |
19 |
65 |
Mercy Academy (64) – Jenks 12, Shorter 3, Taylor 4, Sivori 29, Berger 14, Shephard 2.
George Rogers Clark (65) – T. Flowers 5, J. Flowers 6, Bell 7, Igo 14, Harrison 9, Wilson 12, Byars 12.
Murray (28-3) vs. Ryle (29-5) Game 4
Murray coach Wayne Foust started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Parker Greer, 5-7 So. Makenzie Turley, 5-10 Jr. Calli Carver, 5-7 So. Angela Gierhart, and 5-6 Sr. Elizabeth Curtis. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-11 Jr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 So. Brie Crittendon, 5-11 Sr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 Sr. Juliet McGregor, and 5-7 Jr. Jaiden Douthit.
Ryle’s defense recorded 15 steals and scored 27 points off 25 Murray turnovers in a 56-29 victory. Ryle shot 62.5% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds and held a 9-3 advantage on second chance points. Murray shot 38.5% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Tigers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored three points off eight Ryle turnovers.
Lauren Schwartz led Ryle with 15 points including five of six free throws and five assists. Maddie Scherr added 10 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and six steals. Jaiden Douthit recorded 10 points including three three point baskets, three assists, and two steals.5-9 Fr. Austin Johnson chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws and three rebounds. Brie Crittendon added six points and six steals. Juliet McGregor pulled down nine rebounds.
Calli Carver led Murray with nine points, five rebounds, and three assists. Parker Greer added eight points and three rebounds. Elizabeth Curtis chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.
|
Murray |
3 |
10 |
10 |
6 |
29 |
|
Ryle |
11 |
16 |
11 |
18 |
56 |
Murray (29) – Greer 8, Turley 3, Carver 9, Gierhart 0, Curtis 6, Daughrity 3.
Ryle (56) – Scherr 10, Crittendon 6, Schwartz 15, McGregor 2, Douthit 10, Johnson 10, Glore 2, Crist 1.
Thursday March 14th
Barren County (31-4) vs. Pikeville 27-7) Game 5
Barren County coach Piper Lindsey started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Jalynn Bush, 5-8 Sr. Mallory Pedigo, 6-1 Sr. McKenzie England, 5-6 Jr. Elizabeth Bertram, and 5-8 Sr. Bailey Pedigo. Pikeville coach Kristy Orem countered with 5-9 Jr. Kirsten Cole-Williamson, 5-9 Sr. Grace Bartley, 6-1 Sr. Leslie Stewart, 5-6 Jr. Kelsey Jo Tackett, and 5-7 Jr. Alivia Gearheart.
Barren County raced out to a 17-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-47 victory over Pikeville. Barren County shot 45.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Trojanettes connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Pikeville turnovers. Pikeville shot 30.9% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Barren County turnovers.
Elizabeth Bertram led Barren County with 21 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Bailey Pedigo added 18 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two blocked shots. Mallory Pedigo recorded 13 points including nine of 10 free throws and three rebounds. McKenzie England added six points and 12 rebounds. Jalynn Bush pulled down eight rebounds.
Kelsey Jo Tackett led Pikeville with 14 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kirsten Cole-Williamson added 13 points including five of eight free throws and four rebounds. 5-4 7th Grade Trinity Rowe recorded nine points and Alivia Gearheart chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Leslie Stewart pulled down seven rebounds and blocked two shots.
|
Barren County |
17 |
15 |
19 |
14 |
65 |
|
Pikeville |
6 |
9 |
17 |
15 |
47 |
Barren County (65) – Bush 2, M. Pedigo 13, England 6, Bertram 21, B. Pedigo 18, Rice 1, Ennis 2, Delk 2.
Pikeville (47) – Cole-Williamson 13, Bartley 1, Stewart 2, Tackett 14, Gearheart 8, Rowe 9.
Boyd County (27-5) vs. Male (22-7) Game 6
Boyd County coach Pete Fraley started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Graci Borders, 5-6 So. Bailey Rucker, 5-8 So. Emma Borders, 5-6 Sr. Savannah Wheeler, and 5-7 So. Harley Paynter. Male coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-0 Sr. Joelle Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Destiny Combs, 5-11 Sr. Maya Crimes, 5-6 Fr. Kynidi Striverson, and 5-9 So. Alana Striverson.
What else could go wrong for Male entering this game? They were matched up with free-wheeling deadly outside shooting Boyd County led by the dynamic scorer Miss Basketball Savannah Wheeler capably aided by star Soph. Harley Paynter. Throw in the fact that Male discovered earlier in the week that they would be without the service of start 6-1 Sr. Cameron Browning who was diagnosed with mono. Coach Ligon announced that he would start Maya Crimes in this game.
Male raced out to an 18-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 74-56 victory over Boyd County. Boyd County could not find the range from the field and Male dominated points in the paint (40-22). Male shot 46.2% from the field including one of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 25 of 32 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Boyd County turnovers. Boyd County shot 25% from the field including four of 30 from beyond the arc. The Lady Lions connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Male turnovers.
Maya Crimes led Male with 19 points including nine of 10 free throws, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Destiny Combs added 19 points and six rebounds. Joelle Johnson recorded 13 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. Kynidi Striverson chipped in with 11 points.
Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 28 points (6-28 from the field) including two three point baskets, 14 of 14 free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Harley Paynter added 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
|
Boyd County |
9 |
15 |
12 |
20 |
56 |
|
Male |
18 |
12 |
14 |
30 |
74 |
Boyd County (56) – G. Borders 2, Rucker 4, E. Borders 0, Wheeler 28, Paynter 16, Opell 2, Biggs 4.
Male (74) – Johnson 13, Combs 19, Crimes 19, K. Striverson 11, A. Striverson 7, Grinter 3, White 2.
Southwestern (24-5) vs. Collins (23-12) Game 7
Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 Jr. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 Jr. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 So. Alexa Smiddy. Collins coach Sean Pigman countered with 5-11 Sr. Trinity Warfield, 5-9 Sr. Jeian Hayes, 6-1 Sr. Mary-Clare Megibben, 5-8 Sr. Hallie Renfro, and 5-10 Jr. Olivia Federle.
Southwestern defeated Collins by a score of 58-47. The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in this game. Southwestern shot 37.8% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Warriors connected on 18 of 28 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Collins turnovers. Collins shot 37.5% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Titans connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Southwestern turnovers.
Kallie Sheron led Southwestern with 18 points including eight of 10 free throws, and 12 rebounds. Kennedy Harris added 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Regi Cundiff recorded 11 points including three of four free throws. Alexa Smiddy chipped in with 10 points including five of seven free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Olivia Federle led Collins with 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Trinity Warfield added nine points and three rebounds. Mary-Clare Megibben recorded eight points, six rebounds, and six blocked shots.
|
Southwestern |
8 |
19 |
13 |
18 |
58 |
|
Collins |
12 |
6 |
17 |
12 |
47 |
Southwestern (58) Sheron 18, Harris 13, Cundiff 11, Wood 6, Alexa Smiddy 10.
Collins (47) – Warfield 9, Hayes 6, Megibben 8, Hallie Renfro 3, Federle 16, Haley Renfro 5.
Henderson County (18-8) vs. North Laurel (30-6) Game 8
Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Emilee Hope, 5-5 So. Lauren Hubbard, 5-9 Sr. Alyssa Dickson, 5-3 Fr. Kaytlan Kemp, and 5-6 Sr. Katie Rideout. North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. countered with 5-9 Jr. Isabel Gray, 5-5 Jr. Gracie Jervis, 6-4 Sr. Raegan Hubbard, 5-3 Fr. Hailee Valentine, and 5-6 Fr. Emily Sizemore.
North Laurel defeated Henderson County by a score of 66-43. North Laurel shot 54.5% from the field including three of six from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 34.7% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 North Laurel turnovers.
Emily Sizamore led North Laurel with 20 points and eight rebounds. Raegan Hubbard added 15 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Gracie Jervis recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, seven assists, and two steals. Hailee Valentine chipped in with 11 points, three assists, and two steals.
Emilee Hope led Henderson County with 19 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. 5-6 8th Grade Graci Risley added six points and three rebounds. 5-9 So. M’Kyra Dixon recorded six points and two rebounds. Alyssa Dickson added five points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
|
Henderson County |
4 |
21 |
13 |
5 |
43 |
|
North Laurel |
19 |
14 |
18 |
15 |
66 |
Henderson County (43) – Hope 19, Hubbard 0, Dickson 5, Kemp 0, Rideout 5, Lacer 2, Risley 6, Dixon 6.
North Laurel (66) – Gray 6, Jervis 12, R. Hubbard 15, Valentine 11, Sizemore 20, Anderson 2.
Friday March 15th
Owensboro Catholic (28-7) vs. Scott County (34-1) Game 9 (Quarterfinal)
Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Hannah McKay, 5-11 Sr. Madelyn Lyon, 6-0 Sr. MacKenzie Keelin, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Reid, and 5-8 Jr. Spencer Harvey. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 So. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor.
Owensboro Catholic took advantage of a 17-8 advantage in the second quarter and an 18-6 advantage in the final quarter to upset Scott County by a score of 62-51. Scott County led 45-44 after three quarters and trailed 50-49 with 4:06 left in the game. However Owensboro Catholic finished the game on a 12-2 run. Scott County only shot 30.8% from the field and was outscored from the free throw line by a 19-6 margin. Owensboro Catholic’s “Triple Towers” 6-0 Hannah McKay, 6-2 Sarah Clemens, and 6-0 MacKenzie Keelin created match up problems for Scott County at times on both ends of the court. The score was tied six times and there were three lead changes in the game.
Owensboro Catholic shot 44.2% from the field including five of eight from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 30.8% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.
Hannah McKay led Owensboro Catholic with 23 points including seven of nine free throws, 15 rebounds, and four assists. 6-2 Sr. Sarah Beth Clemens added 16 points including four three point baskets and three blocked shots. MacKenzie Keelin recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 20 points including four three point baskets, three assists, and two steals. Maaliya Owens added 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Juliette Smith recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Malea Williams added five points, 18 rebounds, five blocked shots, and four steals.
|
Owensboro Catholic |
13 |
17 |
14 |
18 |
62 |
|
Scott County |
17 |
8 |
20 |
6 |
51 |
Owensboro Catholic (62) – McKay 23, Lyon 2, Keelin 12, Reid 0, Spencer 2, Henning 5, Clemens 16, Maggard 2.
Scott County (51) – Tompkins 2, Owens 11, M. Williams 5, Smith 11, DeFoor 20, Wise 2.
Ryle (30-5) vs. George Rogers Clark (25-10) Game 10 (Quarterfinal)
Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 So. Brie Crittendon, 5-11 Sr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 Sr. Juliet McGregor, and 5-7 Jr. Jaiden Douthit. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-10 Fr. Tyra Flowers, 5-9 Sr. Jasmine Flowers, 5-10 Sr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 Jr. Kennedy Igo, and 5-10 Sr. Hayley Harrison.
George Rogers Clark was outrebounded 40-24 and only managed an anemic nine of 21 from the free throw line in a 64-51 loss at the hands of Ryle. George Rogers Clark trailed 45-40 after three quarters but Ryle outscored the Lady Cardinals 19-11 in the final quarter. The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game.
Ryle shot 37.2% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 28 of 30 free throws (93.3%), pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 GRC turnovers. GRC shot 36% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Ryle turnovers.
Madie Scherr excelled today with 26 points including 13 of 13 free throws, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals to lead Ryle. Lauren Schwartz added 13 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. 5-9 Fr. Austin Johnson recorded 11 points including nine of 10 free throws and five rebounds. Juliet McGregor pulled down eight rebounds.
Jasmine Flowers led George Rogers Clark with 17 points including three three point baskets. Hayley Harrison added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Maleaha Bell recorded seven points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
|
Ryle |
15 |
15 |
15 |
19 |
64 |
|
George Rogers Clark |
14 |
12 |
14 |
11 |
51 |
Ryle (64) – Scherr 26, Crittendon 5, Schwartz 13, McGregor 4, Douthit 5, A. Johnson 11.
George Rogers Clark (51) – T. Flowers 5, J. Flowers 17, Bell 7, Igo 5, Harrison 12, Wilson 3, Byars 2.
Male (23-7) vs. Barren County (32-4) Game 11 (Quarterfinal)
Male coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Joelle Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Destiny Combs, 5-11 Sr. Maya Crimes, 5-6 Fr. Kynidi Striverson, and 5-9 So. Alana Striverson. Barren County coach Piper Lindsey countered with 5-10 Sr. Jalynn Bush, 5-8 Sr. Mallory Pedigo, 6-1 Sr. McKenzie England, 5-6 Jr. Elizabeth Bertram, and 5-8 Sr. Bailey Pedigo.
Male defeated Barren County by a score of 63-49. Male led 45-40 after three quarters but outscored the Trojanettes 18-9 in the final quarter to extend the margin to 14 points. Male shot 48.9% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Barren County turnovers. Barren County shot 35.3% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Trojanettes connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Male turnovers.
Joelle Johnson led Male with 24 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Alana Striverson added 13 points including four of five free throws and five rebounds. Maya Crimes recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.
McKenzie England led Barren County with 16 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Elizabeth Bertram added 14 points. Mallory Pedigo recorded eight points and five assists. Bailey Pedigo added seven points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
|
Male |
16 |
14 |
15 |
18 |
63 |
|
Barren County |
6 |
14 |
20 |
9 |
49 |
Male (63) – Johnson 24, Combs 7, Crimes 10, K. Striverson 7, A. Striverson 13, Grinter 2.
Barren County (49) – Bush 2, M. Pedigo 8, England 16, Bertram 14, M. Pedigo 7, Delk 2.
North Laurel (31-6) vs. Southwestern (25-5) Game 12 (Quarterfinal)
North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Isabel Gray, 5-5 Jr. Gracie Jervis, 6-4 Sr. Raegan Hubbard, 5-3 Fr. Hailee Valentine, and 5-6 Fr. Emily Sizemore. Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II countered with 5-9 Sr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 Jr. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 Jr. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 So. Alexa Smiddy.
Southwestern connected on 12 three point baskets and scored 25 points off 22 North Laurel turnovers on their way to a 75-50 victory over the Lady Jaguars. Southwestern shot 46.3% from the field including 12 of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Warriors connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and held an 18-8 advantage in second chance points. North Laurel shot 43.2% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Southwestern turnovers.
Kallie Sheron led Southwestern with 16 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Alexa Smiddy added 14 points including four three point baskets and nine assists. Kennedy Harris recorded 11 points including two three point baskets. Regi Cundiff added eight points including six of six free throws and six rebounds.
Hailee Valentine led North Laurel with 15 points including two three point baskets, and seven of eight free throws. Raegan Hubbard added 14 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.
|
North Laurel |
9 |
10 |
10 |
21 |
50 |
|
Southwestern |
18 |
16 |
22 |
19 |
75 |
North Laurel (50) – Gray 6, Jervis 4, R. Hubbard 14, Valentine 15, Sizemore 6, Anderson 2, Carroll 3.
Southwestern (75) – Sheron 16, Harris 11, Cundiff 8, Wood 6, Alexa Smiddy 14, Loveless 4, Young 6, Noritis 4, Foreman 6.
Saturday March 16th
Ryle (31-5) vs. Owensboro Catholic (29-7) Game 13 (Semifinal)
Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 So. Brie Crittendon, 5-11 Sr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 Sr. Juliet McGregor, and 5-7 Jr. Jaiden Douthit. Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 6-0 Jr. Hannah McKay, 5-11 Sr. Madelyn Lyon, 6-0 Sr. MacKenzie Keelin, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Reid, and 5-8 Jr. Spencer Harvey.
Ryle enjoyed a 27-6 advantage in free throw points and pulled away late for a 55-43 victory over Owensboro Catholic. Ryle’s defense pressured Owensboro Catholic into 20 turnovers and the Lady Aces could only manage three of 13 from the three point line. The score was tied four times and there were two lead changes in the game. Ryle shot 31% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 27 of 32 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Owensboro Catholic turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 38.6% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Aces connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Ryle turnovers.
Brie Crittendon led Ryle with 19 points including two three point baskets and nine of 10 free throws. Lauren Schwartz added 16 points including eight of nine free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and six steals. Juliet McGregor recorded 15 points including seven of nine free throws and seven rebounds. Maddie Scherr could not find the range from the field but she recorded three points, six rebounds, four blocked shots, and four steals.
Hannah McKay led Owensboro Catholic with 16 points and seven rebounds. MacKenzie Keelin added eight points and seven rebounds. Madelyn Lyon recorded six points and eight rebounds.
|
Ryle |
15 |
10 |
14 |
16 |
55 |
|
Owensboro Catholic |
10 |
9 |
14 |
10 |
43 |
Ryle (55) – Scherr 3, Crittendon 19, Schwartz 16, McGregor 15, Douthit 0, Johnson 2.
Owensboro Catholic (43) – McKay 16, Lyon 6, Keelin 8, Reid 0, Harvey 5, Henning 2, Clemens 6.
Southwestern (26-5) vs. Male (24-7) Game 14 (Semifinal)
Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 Jr. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 Jr. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 So. Alexa Smiddy. Male coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-0 Sr. Joelle Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Destiny Combs, 5-11 Sr. Maya Crimes, 5-6 Fr. Kynidi Striverson, and 5-9 So. Alana Striverson.
Southwestern trailed Male 32-31 after three quarters but outscored the Lady Bulldogs 21-10 in the final quarter to earn a 52-42 victory. The score was tied twice and there were two lead changes in the game. Southwestern shot 54.5% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Lady Warriors connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Male turnovers. Male shot 31.8% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Southwestern turnovers.
Kallie Sheron led Southwestern with 16 points including six of seven free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Regi Cundiff added 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kennedy Harris recorded eight points and three rebounds.
Kynidi Striverson led Male with 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Joelle Johnson added 10 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Destiny Combs recorded five points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Maya Crimes pulled down seven rebounds and Alana Striverson chipped in with six points and four assists.
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Southwestern |
13 |
11 |
7 |
21 |
52 |
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Male |
7 |
11 |
14 |
10 |
42 |
Southwestern (52) – Sheron 16, Harris 8, Cundiff 11, Wood 6, Alexa Smiddy 3, Loveless 2, Foreman 6.
Male (42) – Johnson 10, Combs 5, Crimes 3, K. Striverson 16, A. Striverson 6, Grinter 2.
Sunday March 17th
Southwestern (27-5) vs. Ryle (32-5) Game 15 (Championship)
Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 Jr. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 Jr. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 So. Alexa Smiddy. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-11 Jr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 So. Brie Crittendon, 5-11 Sr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 Sr. Juliet McGregor, and 5-7 Jr. Jaiden Douthit.
Southwestern trailed 17-6 at the end of the first quarter and could never catch up as Ryle claimed the championship with a 63-48 victory. Southwestern actually outscored the Lady Raiders 34-30 in the second half and cut the deficit to 10 points but Ryle had an answer for every basket.
Ryle shot 55% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Southwestern turnovers. Southwestern shot 41% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warriors connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Ryle turnovers.
Brie Crittendon led Ryle with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, three assists, and three steals. Jaiden Douthit added 17 points including three three point baskets. Lauren Schwartz recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, two blocked shots, and twp steals. Maddie Scherr recorded nine points, 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.
Regi Cundiff led Southwestern with 16 points including six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Kallie Sheron added 13 points and six rebounds. Kennedy Harris recorded six points on two three point baskets. Alexa Smiddy added three points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
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Southwestern |
6 |
8 |
22 |
12 |
48 |
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Ryle |
17 |
16 |
17 |
13 |
63 |
Southwestern (48) – Sheron 13, Harris 6, Cundiff 16, Wood 2, Alexa Smiddy 3, Young 3, Foreman 5.
Ryle (63) – Scherr 9, Crittendon 21, Schwartz 14, McGregor 2, Douthit 17.
KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® All-Tournament Team – Maaliya Owens (Scott County), Hayley Harrison (George Rogers Clark), McKenzie England (Barren County), Raegan Hubbard (North Laurel), Hannah McKay (Owensboro Catholic), MacKenzie Keelin (Owensboro Catholic), Joelle Johnson (Male), Maya Crimes (Male), Alexa Smiddy (Southwestern), Regi Cundiff (Southwestern), Kallie Sheron (Southwestern), Brie Crittendon (Ryle), Lauren Schwartz (Ryle), and UPS Most Valuable Player Maddie Scherr (Ryle).
A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.