Pikeville, Ky, — The Lawrence Co. Lady Bulldogs came up short of a return to Rupp Arena after falling to Johnson Central 64-41 in the 15th Region Championship game on Friday at Pike Co. Central.
15th Region Runner-up
Lauren Sammons, Maddison Artrip, Abby Maynard, Sophie Adkins, Caroline See, Emmalyn Kitts, Addison Bloomfield, Jada Patton, Gracie Woods
Jenna Murphy, Lilly Fitzpatrick, Gabby Stinnett, AB Hayes, Leah Muncy, Addison Bowen, Coco Artrip, Kaylee Spillman, Brynnley Caudill
Sophie Adkins led the Bulldogs with 15 points, Jada Patton tallied 11 points, Abby Maynard, Maddison Artrip and Gracie Woods had 3 points each, Caroline See, Emalynn Kitts and Gabby Stinnett chipped in with 2 points each.
Lawrence Co. hit 3 three pointers and went 8 of 16 from the free throw line.
Johnson Central was led by Adyson Burchett with 21 points, Karlea Stanley 16 points, Maddie Prater 7 points, Kaylyn McKenzie 6 points, Haylee Marsillett 5 points, Allie Slone 3 points, Emma Ferguson, Kamryn Duncan, Jaylin Blanton 2 points each.
The Golden Eagles hit 7 three pointers and went 17 of 22 from the free throw line.
JCHS 19 15 17 12 – 64
LCHS 7 8 10 16 – 41
15th Region All-Tournament Team
Sophie Adkins, Jada Patton, Maddison Artrip
Johnson Central ( 27-3 ) will play defending State Champion Sacred Heart ( 31-3 ) who won the 7th Region in the first round at 11:00 on Thursday morning at Rupp Arena.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“…What a run we have had this post season. It’s been such an amazing last month of the season. In late December when we couldn’t win a game no one thought we would be playing for a regional championship. It wasn’t the outcome we wanted but I’m so proud of the growth of our team throughout the season. It was an amazing run. I am so proud of them.”
“… Our three seniors were amazing this year and we appreciate everything they have done to continue to make our program one of the best in the region. We are also extremely grateful for our community and how they supported our girls. It was amazing to see our fans come out and support us like they did. We are forever grateful. So proud to be a Bulldog.”
