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2021 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen ฎ

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

April 7-10, 2021

ฉ 2021 by Ron Harrison

 

Wednesday April 7th

 

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Knott County Central

 

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Fr. Reagan Bender, 6-0 Jr, Alexandria Wolff, 5-5 So.Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr.Maggie Montano.  Knott County Central coach Jeff Honeycutt countered with 5-8 Sr, Keara Mullins, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Mason, 5-8 So. Abby Maggard 5-3 Fr. Kaylie Gayheart, and 5-7 Jr. Kelsey Noble.

 

Sacred Heart Academy outscored Knott County Central 22-4 in the second quarter on their way to a 64-32 victory.  Sacred Heart’s defense forced 26 turnovers and 17 steals.  Sacred Heart shot 44.8% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.  Knott County Central shot 29.4% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Patriots connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 26 turnovers.eight points, four rebounds,

 

Reagan Bender led  Sacred Heart with 21 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Josie Gilvin added 13 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and 10 steals.  Alexandria Wolff recorded eight points and four rebounds.  Triniti Ralston chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Keara Mullins led Knott County Central with nine points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds.  Abby Maggard added seven points and two assists.  Brooke Mason recorded six points and one blocked shot.  Kylie Gayheart chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and five assists.

 

Sacred Heart Academy

19

22

13

10

64

Knott County Central

12

4

14

2

32

 

Sacred Heart Academy (64) – Gilvin 13, Bender 21, Wolff 8, Ralston 6, Montano 0, Kaufman 3, Russell 4, Pelayo 2, Schafer 3, Howe 2, Slaughter 2.

 

Knott County Central (32) – Mullins 9, Mason 6, Maggard 7, Gayheart 5, Noble 3, Hayes 2.

 

 

Bishop Brossart vs. Bowling Green

 

Bishop Brossart Coach Kevin Bundy started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Lauren Macht, 5-7 Sr. Rosie Jump, 6-0 Sr. Marie Kiefer, 5-4 Jr. Madison Patrker, and 5-5 Sr. Jordan Rowe.  Bowling Green coach Calvin Head countered with 5-10 So. Meadow Tisdale, 5-8 So. Tanaya Bailey, 5-11 Jr. Lynkaylah James, 5-0 Sr. Kiyah Gray, and 5-2 Jr. Ava Bennett.

 

Bowling Green defeated Bishop Brossart 50-48 in two overtimes.  Bowling Green shot 35.4% from the field including one of three from the three point line.  The Purples connected on 15 of 29 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.  Bishop Brossart shot 30.6% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady ‘Stangs connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 23 turnovers.

 

Lynkaylah James led Bowling Green with 15 points, 19 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Meadow Tisdale added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.  Tanaya Bailey recorded nine points, two rebounds, and three steals.  Emma Huskey chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.

 

Laureen Macht led Bishop Brossart with 16 points including four three point baskets.  Rosie Jump added 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and seven assists.  Marie Kiefer recorded seven points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and nine blocked shots. 

 

Bishop Brossart

7

8

14

8

6

5

48

Bowling Green

5

12

8

12

6

7

50

 

Bishop Brossart (48) – Macht 16, Jump 15, Kiefer 7, Parker 3, Rowe 2, Steffen 3, Kramer 2.

 

Bowling Green (50) – Tisdale 14, T. Bailey 9, James 15, Gray 2, Bennett 0, Huskey 8, J.Bailey 2.

 

 

South Laurel vs. Franklin County

 

South Laurel coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Reagan Jones, 5-10 So. Emily Cox, 6-2 Jr. Rachel Presley, 5-5 Sr. Brianna Howard, and 5-7 Fr. Kylie Clem.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Patience Laster, 5-5 Jr. Shauvi Kennedy, 6-4 So. Jhaven Meade, 5-2 Jr. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklyn  Miles.

 

28 turnovers and foul problems to Rachel Presley (fouled out with only 16 minutes played in the game) proved to be too much to overcome as South Laurel lost to Franklin County 55-50 in overtime.  Franklin County shot 32.7% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 35 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  South Laurel shot 45.2% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 28 turnovers.

 

Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and eight steals.  Patience Laster added 14 points and 14 rebounds.  Shauvi Kennedy recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two steals.

 

Reagan Jones led South Laurel with 14 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  Brianna Howard added nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Kylie Clem recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 So. Clara Collins chipped in with eight points and three blocked shots.  Emily Cox recorded seven points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

 

South Laurel

10

14

15

11

0

50

Franklin County

11

22

11

6

5

55

 

South Laurel (50) – Jones 14, Cox 7, Presley 1, Howard 9, Clem 8, Collins 8, Miller 2, Turner 1.

 

Franklin County (55) – Laster 14, Kennedy 9, Meade 4, Carter 4, Miles 17, Ridderikhoff 1, Frazee 6.

 

 

Southwestern vs. Anderson County

 

Southwestern coach Junior Molden started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Young, 5-6 So.Ayden Smiddy, 5-10 Sr. Marissa Loveless, 5-6 Fr.Kinsley Molden, and 5-6 Sr. Alexa Smiddy.  Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell countered with 6-0 Sr. Tiffani Riley, 5-11 Jr. Amiya Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Jacie Chesser, 5-8 Sr. Sophie Smith, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Satterly.

 

Anderson County outscored Southwestern 23-10 in the second quarter on their way to a 78-67 victory over Southwestern.  Anderson County shot 46.8% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line.  The Lady Bearcats connected on 27 of 34 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed turnovers.  Southwestern shot 45.3% from the field including 12 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Warriors connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Amiya Jenkins led Anderson County with 24 points including 12 of 15 free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Tiffani Riley added 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Sophie Smith recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Rachel Satterly chipped in with 14 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, four rebounds, and two assists.

 

Alexa Smiddy led Southwestern with 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and 10 assists.  Ayden Smiddy added 12 points on four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Marissa Loveless added 11 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Kaylee Young recorded nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Kinsley Molden chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  6-1 Fr. Peyton Acey added eight points and two rebounds.

 

Southwestern

13

10

18

26

67

Anderson County

14

23

21

20

78

 

Southwestern (67) -  Young 9, Ay. Smiddy 12, Loveless 11, Molden 9, Al. Smiddy 12, Acey 8, Noritis 3, Foreman 3.

 

Anderson County (78) – Riley 16, Jenkins 24, Chesser 4, Smith 15,R. Satterly 14, J. Satterly 3, Serafini 2.

 

Thursday April 8th

 

Marshall County  vs. Pikeville

 

Marshall County coach Aaron Beth started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Jada Driver, 5-7 Sr. Cayson Conner, 6-2 Jr. Halle Langhi, 5-3 Sr. Layne Pea, and 5-6 Sr.Presley Jezik.  Pikeville coach Kristy Orem countered with 5-9 Jr. Kylie Hall, 5-5 Fr.Kristen Whited, 5-10 Sr. Kenzie Maynard, 5-2 Jr. Emma Ratliff, and 5-5 Fr. Trinity Rowe.

 

Marshall County defeated Pikeville by the score of 56-52.  Marshall County shot 36.4% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Marshalls connected on 20 of 34 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Pikeville shot 45.5% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Panthers connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.

 

Cayson Conner led Marshall County with 22 points including 12 of 15 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.  Jada Driver added 12 points including three three point baskets.  Layne Pea recorded nine points and two assists.  Halle Langhi chipped in with eight points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-1 Sr. Sophie Galloway added four points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

 

Trinity Rowe led Pikeville with 18 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and seven assists.  Kenzie Maynard added 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five blocked shots.  Emma Ratliff recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.  Kristen Whited chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.  5-6 Fr. Rylee Theiss added four points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Marshall County

18

15

9

14

56

Pikeville

12

12

11

17

52

 

Marshall County (56) – Driver 12, Conner 22, Langhi 8, Pea 9, Jezik 1, Galloway 4.

 

Pikeville (52) – K. Hall 0, Whited 6, Maynard 12, Ratliff 8, Rowe 18, Jackson 4, Theiss 4.

 

 

Bullitt East vs. Bethlehem

 

Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings started the following lineup:  5-8 Sr. Raegan Reid, 5-8 So.Lilly Reid, 6-6 Jr. Gracie Merkle, 5-4 Sr.Lexi Starr, and 5-8 Jr. Emma Egan.  Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Kasey Spalding, 6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond, and 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges.

 

The score was tied 46-46 after three quarters but Bethlehem pulled away for a 70-65 victory over Bullitt East in a battle between two of the top ranked teams in the state.  Bethlehem shot 37.1% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line.  The Banshees connected on 16 of 17 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 41.3% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on nine of 11 free throws,pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

 

Ella Freeman led Bethlehem with 25 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Carlie Thurmond added 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Emma Filiatreau recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Amelia Hodges chipped in with nine points and five assists.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley added four points, 10 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.

 

Gracie Merkle led Bullitt East with 27 points, 18 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Emma Egan added 12 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and five assists.  Lexi Starr recorded nine points, sux rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  5-9 Sr. Selena Granado added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.

 

Bullitt East

14

11

21

19

65

Bethlehem

13

15

18

24

70

 

Bullitt East (65) – R. Reid 0, L. Reid 7, Merkle 27, Starr 9, Egan 12, Granado 10.

 

Bethlehem (70) – Thompson 25, Spalding 3, Filiatreau 11, Thurmond 18, Hodges 9, Smalley 4.

 

 

Apollo vs. Henderson County

 

Apollo coach Natalie Payne started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Zoe Floyd, 5-7 Jr. Shelbie Beatty, 5-10 Sr. Amber Dunn, 5-4 Jr. Amaya Curry, and 5-6 Sr. Kassidy Daugherty.  Henderson County coach Jeff Haile countered with 5-10 So. Jarie Thomas, 5-6 Sr. Lauren Hubbard, 5-10 Sr. M Kyra Dixon, 5-4 Sr. Sadie Wurth, and 5-5 Jr. Kaytlan Kemp.

 

Henderson County defeated Apollo by the score of 55-31.  Henderson County shot 47.8% from the field including five of 13 from the three point lie.  The Lady Colonels connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Apollo shot 33.3% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

 

Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 17 points and five rebounds.  Sadie Wurth added 13 poits including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists.  Kaytlan Kemp recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.  M Kyra Dixon chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, ad five assists.

 

Shelbie Beatty led Apollo with 11 points.  Amaya Curry added eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Amber Dunn recorded seven points ad two rebounds.

 

Apollo

10

7

6

8

31

Henderson County

18

8

10

19

55

 

Apollo (31) – Floyd 2, Beatty 11, Dunn 7, Curry 8, Daugherty 3.

 

Henderson County (55) – Thomas 17, Hubbard 0, Dixon 4, Wurth 13, Kemp 8, Lacer 3, Mullis 2, Sprinkles 2, Rideout 2, Risley 4.

 

 

Russell vs. Dixie Heights

 

Russell coach Mandy Layne started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kaeli Ross, 5-6 So. Jenna Adkins, 6-0 Sr. Aubrey Hill, 5-0 Fr. Bella Quinn, ad 5-5 Fr. Shaelyn Steele.  Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-8 So. Ella Steczynski , 5-7 So. Reese Smith, 5-11 Jr. Madelyn Lawson, 5-5 Sr. Laci Reinhart, and 5-7 Sr. Sydney Lockard

 

Russell defeated Dixie Heights by the score of 58-44.  Russell shot 48.9% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Red Devils connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Dixie Heights shot 36.2% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers. 

 

Aubrey Hill led Russell with 22 points and nine rebounds.  Hill was 10 of 12 from the field and two of two from the free throw line.  Shaelyn Steele added 18 points, six rebounds, three assists, six blocked shots, and two steals.  Jena Adkins recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  Kaeli Ross chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.

 

Madelyn Lawson led Dixie Heights with 11 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Reese Smith added 11 points, two rebounds, and three assists.  5-9 So. Samantha Berman recorded nine points ad four rebounds.

 

Russell

19

13

11

15

58

Dixie Heights

15

8

6

15

44

 

Russell (58) – Ross 7, Adkins 11, Hill 22, Quinn 0, Steele 18.

 

Dixie Heights (44) – Steczynski 6, Smith 11, Lawson 11, Reinhart 3, Lockard 4, Berman 9.

 

 

Friday April 9th

 

Bowling Green vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Quarterfinal)

 

Bowling Green coach Calvin Head started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Meadow Tisdale, 5-8 So.Tanaya Bailey, 5-11 Jr. Lynkaylah James, 5-0 Sr. Kiyah Gray, and 5-2 Jr. Ava Bennett.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Fr. Reagan Bender, 6-0 Jr. Alexandra Wolff, 5-5 So. Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr. Maggie Montano.

 

Sacred Heart Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat Bowling Green by the score of 66-54.  Sacred Heart shot 35% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Bowling Green shot 46.5% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Purples connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 29 turnovers.

 

Triniti Ralston led Sacred Heart Academy with 26 points including 16 of 20 free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  6-0 Fr. Angelina Pelayo added eight points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Reagan Bender recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Alexandra Wolff chipped in with eight points and two rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Olivia Kaufman added eight points including two three point baskets.  Josie Gilvin recorded six points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and seven steals.

 

Tanaya Bailey led Bowling Green with 15 points and three assists.  Lynkaylah James added 14 points including five of seven free throws, 14 rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Meadow Tisdale recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  Kiyah Gray chipped in with nine points including five of seven free throws, and three rebounds.

 

Bowling Green

12

16

10

16

54

Sacred Heart Academy

16

13

17

20

66

 

Bowling Green (54) – Tisdale 11, Bailey 15, James 14, Gray 9, Bennett 3, Lightning 2.

 

Sacred Heart Academy (66) – Gilvin 6, Bender 8, Wolff 8, Ralston 26, Montano 0, Kaufman 8, Lovan 2, Pelayo 8.

 

 

Anderson County vs. Franklin County (Quarterfinal)

 

Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Tiffani Riley, 5-11 Jr. Amiya Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Jacie Chesser, 5-7 Sr. Rachel Satterly, and 5-8 Sr. Sophie Smith.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Patience Laster, 5-5 Jr. Shauvi Kennedy, 6-4 So. Jhaven Meade, 5-2 Jr. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklyn Miles.

 

Anderson County outscored Franklin County 19-0 in the second quarter on their way to a 53-35 victory.  Anderson County shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 19 from the three point line.  The Bearcats connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Franklin County shot 26.1% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Flyers connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

 

5-11 Jr. Paige Serafini led Anderson County with 14 points including four three point baskets.  Tiffani Riley added eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.  Rachel Satterly recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.  Sophie Smith chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Amiya Jenkins added six points.  Jacie Chesser recorded six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

 

Patience Laster led Franklin County with 14 points including six of eight free throws, and seven rebounds.  Shauvi Kennedy added 10 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Jhaven Meade recorded seven points and 10 rebounds.

 

Anderson County

11

19

16

7

53

Franklin County

9

0

13

13

35

 

Anderson County (53) – Riley 8, Jenkins 6, Chesser 6, R. Satterly 8, Smith 8, Serafini 14, Johnson 3.

 

Franklin County (35) – Laster 14, Kennedy 10, Meade 7, Carter 0, Miles 4.

 

 

Bethlehem vs. Marshall County (Quarterfinal)

 

Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Kasey Spalding, 6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond, and 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges.  Marshall County coach Aaron Beth countered with 5-11 Jr. Jada Driver, 5-6 Se. Presley Jezik, 6-2 Jr. Halle Langhi, 5-3 Sr. Layne Pea, and 5-7 Sr. Cayson Conner.

 

Marshall County trailed 28-26 at halftime but rallied in the second half to defeat Bethlehem by the score of 58-51.  Marshall County shot 39.5% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Marshals connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 28 turnovers.  Bethlehem shot 32.7% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Banshees connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Cayson Conner led Marshall County with 24 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals.  Halle Langhi added 15 points including eight of 10 free throws, and 12 rebounds. 

 

Ella Thompson led Bethlehem with 20 points including seven of nine free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Amelia Hodges added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.  Carlie Thurmond recorded seven points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists.  Xaviara Smalley chipped in with four points and 13 rebounds.

 

Bethlehem

14

14

7

16

51

Marshall County

10

16

11

21

58

 

Bethlehem (51) – Thompson 20, Spalding 4, Filiatreau 4, Thurmond 7, Hodges 12, Smalley 4.

 

Marshall County (58) – Driver 6, Jezik 5, Langhi 15, Pea 5, Conner 24, Galloway 3.

 

 

Russell vs. Henderson County (Quarterfinal)

 

Russell coach Mandy Layne started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr.Kaeli Ross, 5-6 So. Jenna Adkins, 6-0 Sr. Aubrey Hill, 5-0 Fr. Bella Quinn, and 5-5 Fr. Shaelyn Steele.  Henderson County coach Jeff Haile countered with 5-10 So. Jarie Thomas, 5-6 Sr. Lauren Hubbard, 5-10 Sr. M Kyra Dixon, 5-4 Sr. Sadie Wurth, and 5-5 Jr. Kaytlan Kemp.

 

Henderson County raced out to a 22-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-53 victory over Russell.  Henderson County shot 48.6% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Colonels connected on 26 of 35 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Russell shot 39.9% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc.  The Red Devils connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

 

Sadie Wurth led Henderson County with 27 points including 18 of 21 free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  5-2 So. Savannah Lacer added 10 points including five of six free throws and two rebounds.  Jarie Thomas recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.  M Kyra Dixon pulled down 11 rebounds.

 

Kaeli Ross led Russell with 22 points including three three point baskets, and six rebounds.  Aubrey Hill added 18 points including six of seven free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  Shaelyn Steele recorded eight points and four steals.

 

Russell

7

20

6

20

53

Henderson County

22

11

10

21

64

 

Russell (53) – Ross 22, Adkins 1, Hill 18, Quinn 0, Steele 8, Atkins 2, Jachimczuk 2.

 

Henderson County (64) – Thomas 10, Hubbard 0, Dixon 2, Wurth 27, Kemp 5, Veal 3, Lacer 10, Risley 7.

 

 

Saturday April 10th

 

Anderson County vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Semifinal)

 

Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Tiffani Riley, 5-11 Jr. Amiya Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Jacie Chesser, 5-7 Sr.Rachel Satterly, and 5-8 Sr. Sophie Smith.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Fr. Reagan Bender, 6-0 Jr.Alexandra Wolff, 5-5 So. Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr. Maggie Montano.

 

The score was tied 40-40 after three quarters but Sacred Heart Academy puled away in the final quarter for a 63-53 victory over Anderson County.  Sacred Heart Academy shot 36.7% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Anderson County shot 38.6% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bearcats connected on 14 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.

 

Josie Gilvin led Sacred Heart Academy with 19 points including 13 of 14 free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  Triniti Ralston added 13 points including six of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.  Alexandra Wolff recorded 10 points and three rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Olivia Kaufman chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  Reagan Bender recorded seven points, six rebounds, and three assists.

 

Amiya Jenkins led Anderson County with 24 points including 10 of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jacie Chesser added 12 points on four of four from the field and four of five from the free throw line.  Rachel Satterly recorded six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Sophie Smith chipped in with five points, four rebounds, and five assists.  Tiffani Riley added three points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.

 

Anderson County

11

10

19

13

53

Sacred Heart Academy

11

10

19

23

63

 

Anderson County (53) – Riley 3, Jenkins 24, Chesser 12, R. Satterly 6, Smith 5, J. Satterly 3.

 

Sacred Heart Academy (63) – Gilvin 19, Bender 7, Wolff 10, Ralston 13, Montano 2, Kaufman 9, Russell 2, Pelayo 1.

 

 

Henderson County vs. Marshall County (Semifinal)

 

Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Jarie Thomas, 5-6 Sr. Lauren Hubbard, 5-10 Sr. M Kyra Dixon, 5-4  Sr. Katie Wurth, and 5-5 Jr. Kaytlan Kemp.  Marshall County coach Aaron Beth countered with 5-11 Jr. Jada Driver, 5-7 Sr. Cayson Conner, 6-2 Jr. Halle Langhi, 5-3 Sr. Layne Pea, and 5-6 Sr. Presley Jezik.

 

Marshall County held Henderson County to nine points in the second half in a 50-33 victory.  Henderson County was three of 21 from the field in the second half.  Marshall County shot a sizzling 73.9% from the field including six of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Marshals connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Henderson County shot 31.9% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

 

Cayson Conner led a balanced Marshall County scoring attack with 14 points including eight of eight free throws, five assists, and three steals.  Layne Pea added 13 points including three three point baskets.  Pea was four of four from the field including three of three from beyond the arc, and two of two free throws.  Halle Langhi recorded 12 points, five rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals.  Jada Driver chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and two assists.

 

Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Sadie Wurth added seven points, three assists, and two steals.  5-2 So. Savannah Lacer recorded five points.

 

Henderson County

12

12

3

6

33

Marshall County

11

17

6

16

50

 

Henderson County (33) – Thomas 11, Hubbard 0, Dixon 4, Wurth 7, Kemp 4, Veal 2, Lacer 5.

 

Marshall County (50) – Driver 8, Conner 14, Langhi 12, Pea 13, Jezik 3.

 

 

Marshall County vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Championship)

 

Marshall County coach Aaron Beth started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Jada Driver, 5-7 Sr. Cayson Conner, 6-2 Jr. Halle Langhi, 5-3 Sr. Layne Pea, and 5-6 Sr. Presley Jezik.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin,5-8 Fr. Reagan Bender, 6-1 Jr. Alexandra Wolff, 5-5 So. Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr. Maggie Montano.

 

Sacred Heart captured the championship with a 49-47 thriller over Marshall County.  The score was tied 10 times and there were nine lead changes in the game.  Sacred Heart shot 38% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Marshall County turnovers.  Marshall County shot 47.4% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Marshals connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Sacred Heart turnovers.

 

Triniti Ralston led Sacred Heart Academy with 18 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Alexandra Wolff added 10 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Reagan Bender recorded eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Josie Gilvin chipped in with for points, eight rebounds, five assists, five blocked shots, and five steals. 

 

Halle Langhi led Marshall County with 19 points including four of six free throws, and seven rebounds.  Cayson Conner added 16 points including four of six free throws, four rebounds, and six assists.  6-0 Sr. Sophie Galloway recorded six points and 10 rebounds.

 

Marshall County

9

13

15

10

47

Sacred Heart Academy

12

14

9

14

49

 

Marshall County (47) – Driver 4, Conner 16, Langhi 19, Pea 0, Jezik 2, Galloway 6.

 

Sactred Heart Academy (49) -  Gilvin 4, Bender 8, Wolff 10, Ralston 18, Montano 0, Kaufman 5, Pelayo 4.

 

All Tournament Team – Lynkaylah James (Bowling Green), Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County), Ella Thompson (Bethlehem), Aubrey Hill (Russell), Sophie Smith (Anderson County), Amiya Jenkins (Anderson County), Jarie Thomas (Henderson County), Sadie Wurth (Henderson County), Layne Pea (Marshall County), Cayson Conner (Marshall County), Halle Langhi (Marshall County), Triniti Ralston (Sacred Heart Academy), Alexandra Wolff (Sacred Heart Academy),and MVP Josie Gilvin (Sacred Heart Academy).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this event.