Prestonsburg, Ky. — In a seesaw affair Prestonsburg ( 15-13 ) outlasted Lawrence Co. ( 18-11 ) in overtime 59-57 Monday in the opening round of the Girls 58th District Tournament at the Prestonsburg Fieldhouse.
Abby Nelson eyes the goal with 0.4 seconds left.
Abby Nelson hit 1 of 2 free throws with 0.4 seconds left to tie the score at 50 all and force overtime.
For much of the fourth quarter the Dawgs played without Jada Patton and with over a minute left Sophie Adkins who both fouled out.
Adkins and Patton both had 17 points to lead the Bulldogs, Kaison Ward tallied 9 points, Leandra Curnutte netted 7 points, Abby Nelson added 3 points, Abby Maynard and Madison Artrip had 2 points each.
Jada Patton puts in two of her 17 points versus Prestonsburg.
The Dawgs hit 5 three pointers and went 20 of 29 from the free throw line.
Prestonsburg was led by Audrey Prater with 20 points, Jade Fitzpatrick and Allison Howard had 11 points each, Ashley Tackett had 10 points, Amelia Newsome 4 points and Haley Lafferty 3 points.
The Blackcats hit 5 three pointers and went 12 of 26 from the free throw line.
PHS 12 11 10 17 9 = 59
LCHS 13 10 13 14 7 = 57
Sophie Adkins breaks the press against PBurg in the District tournament Monday.
For the first time ever the Super Region will begin with the first four on Wednesday and Lawrence Co. will face off with Magoffin Co. ( 3-26 ) at 6:00. The game will be played at the Prestonsburg Fieldhouse with the loser being eliminated and the winner moving onto Saturday against a District Runner-Up.
In the other first four matchup it will be Betsy Layne versus Phelps at Pike Co. Central on Wednesday.
Paintsville and East Ridge both drew byes and will play Saturday.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… This was a shell shock for all of us. It’s been 10 years since we haven’t played for a district championship.
“… Give credit to Prestonsburg they played their tails off and wanted to win worse than we did on Monday night. But I’ve talked to the girls about the great opportunity we have since we are playing a super regional this season. This will allow for the best teams to make it to the Expo and compete for a regional championship. It gives a chance for teams like us who laid an egg and didn’t get the job done.
“… We have refocused and dialed back in and are ready to fight and claw our way back to the regional tournament. There’s a reason for everything and a lesson to be learned. We told the girls we just have a different path this year and they are writing their own story. I love these girls and I know we are going to get the job done and give ourselves a chance to compete for a regional championship.”
