Buckley’s Creek, Ky. — Kaden Johnson scored a career high 30 points to help Lawrence Co. ( 22-10 ) to a 93-76 victory over Pike Co. Central ( 18-10 ) in the semifinals of the 15th Region Tournament Monday.
Kaden Johnson was on a mission around the basket Monday night.
Johnson went 13 of 14 from the field and led the Dawgs with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Kaiden Harris tallied 24 points including 4 three pointers and dished out 9 assists, Hayden Perry added 18 points and 12 rebounds, Gunnar Woods netted 12 points grabbed 7 rebounds and handed out 6 assists, Caden Muncy scored 6 points and Luke Fetherolf chipped in with 3 points.
Luke Fetherolf looks to pass out if the double team.
The Bulldogs hit 9 three pointers and went 16 of 17 from the charity stripe.
Kaiden Harris gets clobbered on a drive to the basket. Harris was 8-8 at the foul line Monday.
The Hawks were led by Jaden Stewart with a game high 39 points, Caden Lawson 12 points, Peyton Owens 10 points, Grant Hall 7 points, Brad Biliter and Will Rowe had 4 points each.
Pike Central hit 7 three pointers and went 9 of 14 from the free throw line.
LCHS 28 23 23 17 – 93
PCC 14 12 23 22 – 76
Hayden Perry beats the PCC defender off the dribble for two points.
The Dawgs will play Martin Co. ( 21-8 ) on Tuesday night at 7:00 for the 15th Region Championship after the Cardinals beat Floyd Central 103-85 in the second semifinal Monday night.
Gunnar Woods nails a first half three pointer.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Great start tonight. We knew that a good start was important, we didn’t want to give Pike Central any momentum on their home court. Couldn’t be more proud of this team for battling and staying focused down the stretch. These guys have really focused on the defensive end and rebounding the last 10 days. So happy to see that pay off for them.
“…We need everyone in Lawrence County to come and support us tomorrow night as we play in the region finals. Looking forward to tomorrow night!”
