Prestonsburg, Ky. — Lawrence Co. ( 23-6 ) used a big first half to propel them to a 89-76 victory over Prestonsburg on Tuesday in the opening round of the 58th District tournament at the PBurg Fieldhouse.
The Dawgs led 44-22 at halftime behind 15 points from Andrew Bloomfield.
Andrew Bloomfield soars for a basket against PBurg Tuesday night.
In the third quarter Prestonsburg made things interesting with a 33 point outburst and briefly took a one point lead before the Bulldogs righted the ship and came away with the victory.
Andrew Bloomfield finished with a game high 31 points, Gunnar Woods tallied 15 points, Hayden Perry added 13 points, Logan Ratliff netted 11 points, Blake Marcum had 9 points, Ford Scaggs had 6 points and Luke Fetherolf chipped in with 4 points.
Hayden Perry with the tough shot over #5 Kaden Allen of Prestonsburg.
Lawrence Co. hit 5 three pointers and went 20 of 31 from the free throw line.
Braxton Keathley led the Blackcats with 24 points, Ethan Ferrell, Kaden Allen, Mason Stidham and Jaxon Estridge all had 9 points each and Cade Nairn had 5 points.
PHS 9 13 33 21 = 76
LCHS 28 16 14 31 = 89
Ford Scaggs draws the foul against PBurg in District action.
Lawrence Co. will play for a District title on Thursday against Floyd Central ( 15-13 ) at the Prestonburg Fieldhouse.
The Blackcats (16-14) will travel to Pike Co. Central to face Phelps ( 16-13 ) as they start super regional action.
Logan Ratliff getting ready to make a move against Connor Napier of Prestonsburg.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Great team win last night. That first game of the postseason is always a tough one to win, especially when going into an environment like Prestonburg last night. Our kids played a great first half. Had a rough 3rd quarter but bounced back in the 4th to secure a win. Looking forward to the district championship Thursday night. We need all the support can we get!”
