Stanville, Ky. — The Lawrence Co. Lady Bulldogs ( 12-12 ) held on for a 48-46 victory over Betsy Layne ( 16-9 ) in the semifinals of the 58th District tournament Monday.
Newly minted 15th Region player of the year Sophie Adkins poured in a game high 25 points including 4 three pointers, Maddison Artrip also knocked down 4 three pointers and finished with 13 points, Jada Patton tallied 8 points and Gracie Woods chipped in with 2 points.
Lawrence Co. hit 8 three pointers and went 8 of 18 from the free throw line.
Betsy Layne was led by Kinleigh Martin with 19 points, Shyla Kidd had 12 points, Jaden Pente 10 points, Laci Hall 3 points and Jayden Jarrell 2 points.
The Bobcats hit 5 three pointers and went 9 of 10 from the charity stripe.
BLHS 15 13 10 8 – 46
LCHS 14 14 9 11 – 48
The Bulldogs will play Prestonsburg ( 17-12 ) on Wednesday at Betsy Layne in the title game after the Blackcats beat Floyd Central 61-55 in the first game on Monday night.
Back to Back to Back 58th District Cheer Champs
Front L to R Seniors: Molly Compton, Kara Pannell, Maddy Wellman, Annie Frazier, Hannah Scott, and Laney Marcum
Back L to R Shelby Compton, Ellie Smith, Lyndsey Ward, Kelsey Fyffe, Bailey Blankenship, Anna Salyers, Hayden Boggs, Merissa Jones, Lexi Frazier, Bella Prince, Blair Cantrell
And our Bulldog Mascot Jenna Sammons
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… What a battle at Betsy Layne they are a tough team to play and give Coach Thacker credit for the job he’s done this year. I was very proud of our girls how they battled and competed until the last horn sounded. We struggled offensively but had enough to get the win. We played much better interior defense in the second half and that was the difference in the game. I’m proud of our girls and how they battled. We’re looking forward to this rematch with Prestonsburg. They are a tough fiesty bunch that plays their tails off. We’re excited for the matchup. Can’t wait to play for a district championship again!”
LCHS Cheer Coach Jennifer Pannell
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… I could not be more proud of these girls! Their hard work and dedication finally has shown and been rewarded. They are the 3 Time in-game 58th district cheer champions, in a row. Another first in school history! This is not an easy task going against 3 other deserving teams that work as hard! We’ve had our defeats this year, mostly defeating ourselves, so being able to cap the year off with another cheer title means everything to myself and the girls. We are all grateful for the opportunity God gives to have another day to do something we all love.”
“… Thank you to the crowd, parents, and administrators for always supporting the girls and showing up. Cheer doesn’t get a lot of credit, but we know we’ve accomplished something for the record books! This is something to be proud of and making memories with each other is all that matters.”
