Buckley’s Creek, Ky. — Hayden Perry sent it to overtime and Kaiden Harris hit a short turnaround jumper as time was running out to lift Lawrence Co. ( 21-10 ) to a 68-67 victory over Pikeville ( 16-9 ) in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region Tournament Saturday afternoon at Pike Co. Central.
#4 Kaiden Harris is mobbed by his teammates and coaches after his game winning shot in the region tournament Saturday.
Gunnar Woods knocking down a three pointer against Pikeville.
Luke Fetherolf looks to generate offense.
Hayden Perry driving hard to the basket versus Pikeville.
Kaden Johnson sizes up the defender before making a move while coach Chandler Thompson sizes up the action.
Martin Co. ( 20-8 ) and Floyd Central ( 12-18 ) will play at 8:15 in the second semifinal game Monday night. Championship game is slated for Tuesday at 7:00.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Super proud of our kids for their effort and focus the last 10 days. We have challenged our kids to focus on the game plan for 32 min and be determined to win. We were able to knock off Johnson Central and then respond with a big win versus Pikeville.”
“… Pikeville is a team that beat us pretty good earlier in the year so it was encouraging to see the progress that we have made. Excited to go play Pike Co. Central tomorrow night!”
