Louisa, Ky. — Lawrence Co. ( 26-5 ) opened this year’s 58th District Girls basketball tournament with a 71-38 victory over Betsy Layne ( 7-21 ) on Monday.
Kensley Feltner eyes the defense before making her move.
Kensley Feltner poured in 36 points to lead the Dawgs, Kaison Ward hit 3 three pointers and finished with 22 points, Sophie Adkins added 9 points, Brylee Stafford chipped in with 2 points, Leandra Curnutte and Jada Patton had 1 point each.
Kaison Ward hit 3 three pointers in the District opener Monday.
The Bulldogs hit 3 three pointers and went 14 of 23 from the charity stripe.
Betsy Layne was led by Jaden Pente and Haleigh Damron with 10 points apiece, Jayden Jarrell 7 points, Laci Hall 6 points, Brookelyn Thacker 3 points and Kinleigh Martin 2 points.
The Bobcats hit 3 three pointers and went 11 of 19 from the charity stripe.
BLHS 9 10 9 10 = 38
LCHS 15 14 20 22 = 71
7th grader Jada Patton has a bright future for the Bulldogs.
The Dawgs will face #2 seed Floyd Central ( 19-9 ) on Wednesday at 7:00 after the Jaguars beat Prestonsburg 82-49 in the second game Monday night.
Sophie Adkins attempts a shot from the corner versus Betsy Layne.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We had a rough start to the game. Give credit to Betsy layne they came out with great energy and we didn’t match that early on. We struggled from the 3 point line tonight. We were finally able to put some points on the board in the 3rd quarter and get some separation.”
“… We will get back in the gym tomorrow and get prepared for Floyd Central. Gonna be a tough battle on Wednesday night.”
