PAINTSVILLE – Johnson Central took the lead away from Paintsville in the third period and the Lady Eagles went on to beat the Lady Tigers, 64-48, in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament played on Bill “Mike” Runyon Court Feb. 18.
Ashlee Belcher tossed in 17 points to held JC move to 15-14 and advance to the championship game. The Lady Eagles also punched their ticket to the 15th Region Tournament next week.
Morgan Hopson tossed in 14 and Hannah Fitch finished with 13 in the win.
Anna Keeton, playing in her final game for Paintsville (20-11), led all scorers with 21 points. Elizabeth “Swoop” Williams added 15.
At Paintsville
(59th District Tournament)
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
JC (15-14)….15 12 17 20 – 64
PC (20-11)…14 13 5 16 – 48
Scoring:
Johnson Central (64) – Alaina Castle 1 2-2 4; Sammi Sites 1(1) 2-3 7; Ashlee Belcher 4 9-9 17; Morgan Hopson 1(3) 3-4 14; Katelyn Fitch 2 1-1 5; Tierra Montgomery 2 0-1 4; and Hannah Fitch 2(1) 6-8 13. Totals: 13(5) 23-28 64.
Paintsville (48) – Elizabeth Williams 4(1) 4-5 15; Kaitlyn Newsome 0 1-2 1; Anna Keeton 7(1) 4-4 21; Clara Blair 0 1-2 1; Aleiah Newsome 1(1) 2-3 7; and Ava Hyden 1 1-1 3. Totals: 13(3) 13-17 48.
Magoffin County….64
Sheldon Clark……..60
PAINTSVILLE – Sheldon Clark rallied in the final eight minutes to tie Magoffin County, but the Lady Hornets outscored the Lady Cardinals in overtime for a stunning 64-60 victory in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament played on Bill “Mike” Runyon Court Feb. 18.
The Lady Hornets, now 7-23, got a game-high 30 points and 17 rebounds from Kennedi Stacy to finish with a double-double. Kenlee Wireman tossed in nine and Macy Thacker added eight as Magoffin County advanced to the finals and earn a berth in the 15th Region Tournament next week.
Sheldon Clark’s Madison Thompson fired in 22 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as the Lady Cardinals season ended at 13-15. McKenzie Preston followed with 10 and Lakyn Porter chipped in nine.
At Paintsville
(57th District Tournament)
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
MC (7-23)…10 15 14 13 (12) – 64
SC (13-15)…11 4 16 21 ( 8) – 60
Scoring:
Magoffin County (64) – Shay Blanton 0(2) 1-2 7; Haley Barnett 1 3-4 5; Kenlee Wireman 0(3) 0-0 9; Macy Thacker 1(2) 0-0 8; Kennedi Stacy 7(2) 10-13 30; Morgan Damron 1 1-5 3; and Destiny Conley 1 0-0 2. Totals: 11(9) 15-24 64.
Sheldon Clark (60) – Paige Maynard 0(2) 1-4 7; Madison Thomson 6 10-14 22; Lakyn Porter 1(2) 1-1 9; McKenzie Preston 2(1) 3-3 10; Kristen Isaac 2 4-4 8; Graci Synder 0 3-6 3; and Brittany Thompson 0 1-4 1. Totals: 11(5) 23-36 60.