Prestonsburg, Ky. — The battling Bulldogs did it again on Friday night with a 77-70 comeback victory over Prestonsburg in 58th District action.
The Bulldogs ( 6-2 ) outscored the Blackcats ( 4-3 ) by 12 points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.
Logan Ratliff with basket against Prestonsburg on Friday.
Blake Marcum hit 4 three pointers and finished with 25 points, Luke Fetherolf knocked down 5 three pointers and tallied 20 points, Hayden Perry added 10 points, Logan Ratliff had 9 points, Andrew Bloomfield netted 8 points and Ford Scaggs chipped in with 3 points.
Lawrence Co. hit 11 three pointers and went 17 off 27 from the free throw line.
Prestonsburg was led by Braxton Keathley with 22 points, Ethan Ferrell had 16 points, Kaden Allen 15 points, Jaxon Estridge 7 points, Mason Stidham and Brian Halbert had 5 points each.
The Blackcats hit 10 three pointers and went 4 of 6 from the free throw line.
LCHS 19 16 18 24 = 77
PHS 24 16 18 12 = 70
Lawrence Co. 70 Fairview 60 ( Tuesday )
The Dawgs won their third straight contest with a home win over the Eagles.
Andrew Bloomfield led the Bulldogs with 24 points, Logan Ratliff hit 3 three pointers and finished with 13 points, Blake Marcum added 11 points, Hayden Perry netted 10 points, Luke Fetherolf had 9 points and Ford Scaggs chipped in with 3 points.
Lawrence Co. hit 7 three pointers and went 17 of 25 from the foul line.
Blake Marcum had two really nice games this week as the Dawgs went 2-0.
The Dawgs will return to action on Thursday at 4:30 versus Shelby Valley in the Prestonsburg Christmas Classic.
Other matchups in the tournament will be Paintsville vs Breathitt Co. at 1:00, East Carter vs Prestonsburg at 8:00.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Chandler Thompson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Very proud of our kids for battling and finding a way to win another district game. Our last two games we have found ourselves in a 12 point deficit in the 3rd quarter and have been able to come back and pull out the win in the end. That says a lot about our teams willingness to compete and desire to win. However, we’ve got to find a way to be more balanced for 4 quarters. We aren’t going to be able to come back every single game. It is early and I’m thankful to be 6-2. We are looking forward to our Christmas tournaments!”
