Louisa, Ky. — 8th Grader Sophie Adkins hit 5 three pointers in her first career varsity start to help lead Lawrence Co. ( 1-0 ) to a 75-44 dismantling of Pike Co. Central ( 0-1 ) Monday in girls basketball action.
Sophie Adkins knocking down one her five three pointers in her first varsity start.
Adkins finished with 19 points to tie for high scorer for the night with Kensley Feltner and Brooke Neal who also hit 1 three pointer and 3 three pointers respectively. Tyra Hammond was also in double figures with 10 points, Ellie Webb hit a three pointer and finished with 5 points and Abby Nelson rounded out the scoring with 3 points.
Kensley Feltner continued her hot play from last year with 19 points and 7 assists Monday night.
Hannah May scored 13 points to lead Pike Co. Central.
Lawrence Co. led 54-16 at Halftime and cruised to the victory in the second half.
The Lady Dawgs hit 10 three pointers and went 3 of 4 from the foul line.
The Lady Hawks didn’t connect on a three pointer and went 10 of 22 from the charity stripe.
PCC 9 7 16 12 = 44
LC 30 24 12 9 = 75
Lawrence Co. will host East Carter on Thursday and Pike Co. Central will host Floyd Central on Saturday.
Brooke Neal hitting a three pointer vs Pike Co. Central.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… They played a triangle and 2 and chased Brooke and Kensley all over the floor and Sophie was able to knock down some clutch three pointers for us.”
“… Playing without the Ward sisters tonight, we asked some kids to step up and they did. Kensley and Brooke gave us what is expected and it was nice to have the other Sophie and Tyra step up along with Abby always nice to put 4 players in double figures.”
“… Ellie Webb didn’t score as much tonight but she passed well and passed up a few shots she should have taken. She played well for us also. Our girls all played very unselfish looking for each other and that’s what we were very proud of. Always nice to start the season with a win.”
