Louisa, Ky. — Lawrence Co. ( 17-10 ) closed out the regular season with huge 75-74 victory over Ashland ( 18-8 ) on Thursday night.
Kaden Johnson is starting to play just like he did last postseason.
Kaden Johnson had 17 points and 6 rebounds, Kaiden Harris added 16 points, Hayden Perry had 15 points and 10 rebounds, CJ Waller tallied 14 points and 14 rebounds, Isaah Hughes netted 6 points, Caden Muncy scored 5 points and Andrew Ratcliffe chipped in with 2 points.
The Dawgs hit 7 three pointers and went 12 of 22 from the free throw line.
Lawrence Co. 70 Paintsville 52 ( Tuesday )
The Bulldogs picked up a nice home victory over the Tigers ( 14-13 ).
Kaiden Harris knocked down a three pointer.
Kaiden Harris led the Bulldogs with 23 points including 3 three pointers. Hayden Perry had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Isaah Hughes added 11 points, Kaden Johnson 9 points and 10 rebounds.
CJ Waller scored 7 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, Caden Muncy tallied 5 points and Andrew Ratcliffe chipped in with 4 points.
The Bulldogs hit 6 three pointers and went 8 of 12 from the free throw line.
The #2 seeded Dawgs will open up the postseason on Tuesday at 7:30 versus #3 seed Betsy Layne ( 7-19 ) at Floyd Central.
Bulldog Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“ Very proud of our team for battling and finding a way to win against a really good Ashland team. It’s always good to play tough games in the final stretch of the season, and it’s even better when you are able to win those tough games. Very happy for our kids and hopefully we can carry some of this momentum into the postseason!”
