Louisa, Ky. — It was Paintsville going on the road and getting the victory over Lawrence Co. 81-57 in a 15th Region Play-In game on Saturday evening.
Kaiden Harris hangs in the air for a bucket.
Kaiden Harris led the Dawgs with 24 points including 3 three pointers, Kaden Johnson and CJ Waller had 8 points each, Caden Muncy and Isaah Hughes had 6 points each, Hayden Perry chipped in with 3 points.
The Bulldogs hit 5 three pointers and went 10 of 20 from the free throw line.
The Tigers were led by Brock Woods with 28 points, Anderson Lauffer 27 points, Graham Stutts 10 points, Preston Slone 8 points, Parker Helton 4 points, Kruz Howell and JoJo Skaral 2 points each.
Paintsville hit 4 three pointers and went 15 of 20 from the free throw line.
PHS 14 18 19 30 – 81
LCHS 13 10 6 28 – 57
Kaden Johnson sizes up the Tiger defender before making his move.
Paintsville improved to 15-14 and will play Pikeville on Thursday at 8:15 in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region tournament.
The Dawgs will end the season with a 18-12 record and miss the 15th Region quarterfinals for the first time since 2012-13 season.
Bulldog Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Certainly not the end that we had hoped for with this team. I couldn’t be more proud of them for all that they did this season. We didn’t play well in our final game, but that doesn’t take away from all of the wins, relationships, and memories that were created this season. This was one of the funnest groups that I have been blessed to coach and I am so thankful for each minute we got to spend together. Our only option now is to get back to work and begin preparing for the 26/27 season. Thanks to all those that supported this group throughout the season!”
