EASTERN, KY. — In the highest scoring Championship game in Girls 58th District history it was Betsy Layne outlasting Lawrence County 94-85 on Wednesday at Floyd Central.
58th District Runner-Up
Standing L to R Leah Muncy, Lauren Sammons, AB Hayes, Gracie Woods, Addison Bowens, Jada Patton, Brooke Marcum, Caroline See, Maddison Artrip, CoCo Artrip, Leah Muncy, Emalynn Kitts
Bottom L to R Kaylee Spillman, Brynley Caudill, Madison Hughes, Kaylon Arrowood
Brooke Marcum had a career high 36 points, Jada Patton added 20 points, Emalynn Kitts tallied 16 points, Maddison Artrip netted 11 points and Addison Bowens chipped in with 3 points.
The Bulldogs ( 12-16 ) hit 7 three pointers and went 20 of 25 from the free throw line.
Betsy Layne was led by Kinleigh Martin with 27 points, Shyla Kidd had 24 points, Jaden Pente 21 points, Mady Collins 11 points and Jayden Jarrell 9 points.
The Bobcats ( 15-13 ) hit 11 three pointers and went 29 of 41 from the free throw line.
BLHS 23 19 25 27 – 94
LCHS 11 14 31 29 – 85
In the Super Region tournament the Lady Dawgs will host Martin Co. ( 14-10 ) on Saturday at 4:00. The winner will play Pikeville ( 19-8 ) on Tuesday at 8:15 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville.
Betsy Layne will play the winner of East Ridge/Pike Co. Central at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville on Monday at 8:15.
58th All-District Team members from LC
Brooke Marcum and Jada Patton
Bulldog Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Extremely proud of the way our girls played during the district tournament. We just had a bad start in the championship game and played from behind the second half but man they played so hard and battled the entire time just came up a little short. I’m so proud of them for the effort and competitiveness they’ve played with this week.”
“ We’re excited to be hosting a play in game against Martin County. They are a very tough team with a strong post player and good guard play. We’re gonna put our game plan together in practice today and hopefully execute tomorrow and get ourselves back to the Expo next week! Girls are excited and hungry!”
