Louisa, Ky Lawrence Co. Girls advanced to the semifinals of the Class 2A tournament with a 65-55 victory over Belfry Tuesday night
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Kensley Feltner splits the double team on her way for two of her game high 31 points against Belfry.
The Lady Bulldogs improved to 10-3 on the season and were led by Kensley Feltner with 31 points, Kaison Ward tallied 10 points, Sophie Adkins netted 9 points, Emily Artrip scored 6 points, Abby Nelson 4 points, Emmallee Holt 3 points and Tyra Hammond chipped in with 2 points.
Emmallee Holt looks to feed the ball inside versus Belfry.
The Dawgs hit 4 three pointers and went 17 of 28 from the charity stripe.
Belfry dropped to 4-8 on the season and was led by Linzee Phillips and Cushi Fletcher with 13 points each, Kyra Justice 10 points, Allyssa Varney and Jenna Sparks 6 points each, Hope Copley 4 points and Baylei Howard 3 points.
The Pirates hit 7 three pointers and went 8 of 9 from the foul line.
BHS 15 12 11 17 = 55
LCHS 15 18 13 19 = 65
Kaison Ward looks to push the ball on a fast break in the Class 2A versus Belfry.
Lawrence Co. will face District rival Floyd Central ( 10-3 ) tonight at 5:30 at LCHS.
The winner will play Rowan Co. ( 11-5 ) on Saturday at 6:00 also at LCHS for the championship with the winner advancing to the Class 2A State Tournament in Owensboro.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… What an amazing atmosphere for basketball. I was extremely proud of our kids. Belfry is a tough team and it is always a rough game for us. We knew we had to limit touches to their post and the girls executed that game plan.
“…The girls fought and competed the entire game and that’s all we can ask of them. Now moving on to the semifinals will be our district opponent Floyd central. It will be another tall task but we will get our game plan together and be ready to go Friday. Excited for the challenge.”
