Louisa, Ky. — In a 15th Region Girls Play-In game it was Martin County defeating Lawrence County 56-41 on Saturday afternoon.
Brooke Marcum beats the Cardinal defense down the court.
After trailing at halftime the Lady Dawgs fought back and took a 31-30 lead in the third quarter before the Lady Cardinals seized control with a 10-0 run and went on to the victory.
Brooke Marcum led the Lady Dawgs with 16 points, Emalynn Kitts added 12 points, Maddison Artrip hit 3 three pointers and finished with 9 points, Jada Patton chipped in with 4 points.
Emalynn Kitts hitting a three pointer against Martin Co.
Lawrence County hit 9 three pointers and went 6 of 12 from the free throw line.
Martin County was led by Maci Maynard with 17 points, Chloe May and McKenna Marcum had 15 points each, Annaleigh Davis 6 points and Sophie Harless 3 points.
The Lady Cards hit 2 three pointers and went 16 of 25 from the free throw line.
#14 Maddison Artrip racing into front court for the Lady Dawgs.
MCHS 10 14 19 13 – 56
LCHS 7 13 15 6 – 41
Martin County improved to 15-10 and will advance to play Pikeville in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region tournament on Tuesday at 8:15.
Lawrence County will end the season with a 12-17 record and miss the quarterfinals of the 15th Region tournament for the first time since 2013-14 season.
Bulldog Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… What a year for our girls. We had adversity throughout the year that many girls would have folded under, injuries and sickness, but this bunch battled and competed at such a high level. What a district tournament they played. Taking down the 1 seed getting themselves to the championship game, scoring 60 in a half, Setting records in the 58th district both for our team and Brooke individually for the district. It was a fun season and we weren’t ready to see it end. Unfortunately for us we didn’t have enough offense for Saturday to pull it out.
“… I’m so very proud of our girls and how they continued to grow throughout the year. Our returning girls know the work we have to put in to get ourselves back there next season.”
“… To Brooke, the senior leadership she brought to our team was incredible. She’s an amazing young lady and we’re gonna miss her so much! She’s been amazing and once a bulldog always a bulldog!! We’re looking forward to getting prepared for next season.”
