Mount Zion, W. Va. — The #5 seeded Tolsia Lady Rebels knocked off #4 seed Calhoun Co. 50-29 on Friday night in the semifinals of the Region 4 tournament.
#14 Kalynn Salmons, #22 Jacey Crum and #1 Emily Artrip helped the Lady Rebels to a Region victory over Calhoun Co.
Emily Artrip led the Lady Rebels with 14 points, Jacey Crum and Carly Johnson had 12 points each, Olivia Kelly tallied 7 points, Mckenzie Cassell chipped in with 3 points, Kalynn Salmons and Piper Pack added 1 point each.
Freshman Carly Johnson has improved all season long.
Tolsia hit 2 three pointers and went 12 of 24 from the free throw line.
The Red Devils ( 9-14 ) were led by Lauren Lovejoy with 9 points, Josey Richards added 8 points, Tiara Rogers scored 5 points, Abi Waldron netted 3 points, Ashlyn Boak and Brealle Arthur had 2 points each.
Calhoun Co. hit 3 three pointers and went 6 of 14 from the free throw line.
Tolsia ( 9-14 ) will play #1 Gilmer Co. ( 18-2 ) on the road Wednesday night in the Region 4 final with the winner advancing to Charleston for the Single A State Tournament March 11-15.
Head Coach Ric Morrone taken to his team during a timeout.
Tolsia Head Coach Ric Morrone
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… A good team effort on the road in an hostile environment. I was proud of the girls ability to overcome the long road trip and survive and advance to the next round of sixteen.”
“… Our players are excited to be playing in the regional finals, with a chance to advance to the state tournament . Another long road trip and a formidable opponent. It is an opportunity to keep playing and try to advance further. Our girls are resilient and looking forward to the challenge.”
