HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Cougars fall at Montgomery; Lady Warriors split games

Letcher Central went on the road to battle Montgomery County and the Lady Cougars fell, 67-56, in a game played on Saturday.

Kaylee Banks finished with 16 in the loss and Keira Couch added 14.

At Mount Sterling

Scoring:

Letcher Central (56) – Kaylee Banks 6 4-6 16; Keira Couch 5 4-5 14; Tori Holcomb  1(2) 0-0 8; Kaylee Banks 1(1) 0-0 5; Loren Boggs 2 0-0 4; Bailey Kincer 0(1) 0-0 3; Jaylin Whitt 0(1) 0-0 3; Farrah Combs 1 0-0 2; and Kyleigh Wright 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16(5) 9-13 56.

Montgomery County (67) – Allie Dillon 3(4) 5-5 23; Savannah Parker 6 0-2 12; Ella Routt 2(1) 4-4 11; Elaine Purvis3 3-4 9; Baylee Warner 0 4-4 4; Reaghan Oney 1 2-2 4; Hallie Conley 0 2-2 2; and MacKenna Bromagen 0 2-2 2. Totals: 15(5) 22-25 67.

East Ridge……………52

Rose Hill Christian….47

East Ridge held off Rose Hill Christian late and the Lady Warriors scored a 52-47 in a game played at Raceland on Saturday.

Sylvia Ratliff and Leah wells paced East Ridge with 14 points each.

At Raceland

Scoring:

East Ridge (52) – Sylvia Ratliff 3(1) 5-5 14; Leah Wells 5 4-7 14; Olivia Stanley 1(2) 0-0 8; Lauren Mann 2(1) 0-0 7; Kirsten Easterling 2 1-2 5; and Haley Bentley 2 0-0 4. Totals: 15(4) 10-14 52.

Rose Hill (47) – Bellamee Sparks 11(3) 5-7 36; Nessa Wright 3 1-1 7; and Isabel Hensley 2 0-0 4. Totals: 16(3) 6-8 47.

Raceland……57

East Ridge…..31

East Ridge struggled offensively as Raceland downed the Lady Warriors, 57-31, in a road game on Saturday.

Leah Wells poured in 19 points in the loss.

At Raceland

Scoring:

East Ridge (31) –Lea Wells 6(1) 4-7 19; Olivia Stanley 0(2) 0-0 6; Kirsten Easterling 2 0-0 4;and Sylvia Ratliff 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9(3) 4-7 31.

Raceland (57) – Emma Broughton 4(2) 4-5 18; Naomi Maynard 3(1) 2-2 11; Alexis Boggs 2(1) 0-0 7; Reagan Mackie 0(2) 0-0 6; Gracie Gartin 1(1) 0-0 5; Baylee Burney 1(1) 0-4 5; Emma Picklesimer 1 1-2 3; and Siyan Hapney 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13(8) 7-13 57.

South Laurel……69

Belfry……………54

Belfry laned three players in double-figure scoring but it was not enough as South Laurel topped the Lady Pirates, 69-54, on Saturday.

Cushi Fletcher paced Belfry with a game-high 25 points while Kyra Justice followed with 11. Hope Coley added 10.

At Mount Vernon

(Rocket Classic)

Scoring:

South Laurel (69) – Corbin Miller 1(6) 2-2 22; Rachel Presley 6 3-3 15; Peyton Mabe 1(1) 5-6 10; Emily Cox 1 3-6 5; Gracie Turner 2 1-1 5; Clara Collins 2 0-0 4; Kenlea Murray 0(1) 0-0 3; Jaylin Smith 1 1-2 3 and Sydney Blanton 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15(8) 15-20 69.

Belfry (54) – Cushi Fletcher 4(5) 2-2 25; Kyra Justice 2(2) 1-2 11; Hope Coley 5 0-2 10; Alyssa Varney 1(1) 0-0 5; and Linzee Phillips 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 12(9) 3-6 54.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Southwestern….64

Belfry…………48

Belfry fell behind early against Southwestern and was beaten, 64-48, in the Rocket Cassic played at Rockcastle Couty High School on Friday night.

Cushi Fletcher fired in 22 points in the loss and Hope Coley tallied 10.Jenna Sarks chipped in nine.

At Mount Vernon

(Rocket Classic)

Scoring:

Belfry (48) – Cushi Fletcher  4(4) 2-4 22; Hope Coley 3 4-5 10; Jenna Sarks 4 1-2 9; Alyssa  Varney 0(1) 0-0 3; Kyra Justice 1 0-1 2; and Linzee Phillips 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13(5) 7-12 48.

Southwestern (64) – Kinsley Molden 2(4) 2-3 18; Payton Acey 3(1) 5-6 14; Ayden Smiddy 2(3) 0-0 13; Makayla Noritis 3 0-0 6; Kaylee Young 1(1) 0-0 5; Jessalyn Flynn 1 2-3 4; Kylie Dalton 1 0-0 2; and McKenzie Williams 1 0-0 2. Totals: 14(9) 9-12 64.

Shelby Valley……….57

Rockcastle County…51

Shelby Valley senior standout Cassidy Rowe stripped the nets for 36 points to power the Lady Kats to a 57-51 win over Rockcastle County in the Rocket Classic on Friday night.

At Mount Vernon

(Rocket Classic)

Scoring:

Shelby Valley (57) – Cassidy  Rowe 13(3) 1-2 36; Alyssa Elswick 2 3-4 7; Jazzy Meade 1(1) 0-0 5; Sadie Johnson 2 0-0 4; Kylie Alvin 1 0-0 2; Sophie Robinson 1 0-0 2; and Kyra Looney 0 1-2 1. Totals: 20(4) 5-8 57.

Rockcastle County (51) – Karlee Smith 2(2)  3-4 13; Haven King 2(1) 3-3 10; Talynne Shearer 2 6-6 10; Calleigh Burdette 2 4-4 8; Alexa Cash 0(1) 5-6 8; and Addison McClure 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9(4) 21-23 51.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Breathitt County…51

Magoffin County38

Magoffin County dropped a home game to Breathitt County as the Lady Bobcats cruised to a 51-38 win on Thursday night.

Angel Mullis had 15 points in the loss and Karah Lafferty added nine.

At Salyersville

Scoring:

Breathitt County (51) – Breanna Tincher 8 6-9 22; Maddie Haddix 3(1) 5-8 14; Riley Bush 3 2-3 8; Emily Neace 1(1) 0-0 5; Naoma Noble 1 0-0 2; and Kaylea Ritchie 0 0-1 0. Totals: 16(2) 13-21 51.

Magoffin County (38) – Angel Mullis 6 3-3 15; Karah Lafferty 1(1) 4-4 9; Kara Risner 0(2) 1-2 7; Abby Barnett 0(1) 1-2 4; Charla Lykins 1 0-0 2; and Kennedy Williams 0 1-4 1. Totals: 8(4) 10-15 38.

Letcher Central….59

Perry Central…….53

Letcher Central and Perry Central battled down to the wire as the Lady Cougars escaped with a 59-53 win at home on Thursday night.

Kaylee Banks finished with 16 points and Loren Boggs added 13 Keira Couch and Tori Holcomb tossed in 10 apiece.

At Ermine

Scoring:

Perry Central (53) – Emmalee Neace 9(1) 9-12 30; Lexie Mullins 2(3) 0-0 13; and Kyra McAlarnis 0(2) 4-8 10. Totals: 11(6) 13-20 53.

Letcher Central (59) – Kaylee Banks 6 4-6 16; Loren Boggs 3 7-8 13; Keira Couch 3 4-7 10; Tori Holcomb 2(2) 0-2 10; Kaylee Banks  0-0 4; Jaylin Whitt 1 2-2 4; and Bailey Kincer 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18(2) 17-25 59.

Paintsville…….57

East Ridge…….24

Paintsville seventh-grader Kylie Kinner set a new school record for three-point goals in a game as the Lady Tigers raced past East Ridge in a home game played on Thursday night.

Kinner made 12 in the game to finish with 36 points.

Emelia Preece followed with 12 points.

Leah Wells scored nine in the loss for East Ridge.

At Paintsville

Scoring:

East Ridge (24) – Leah Wells 3 3-5 9; Haley Bentley 0(1) 2-2 5; Lauren Mann 2 0-0 4; Sylvia Ratliff 1 0-0 2; Kirsten Easterling 1 0-0 2; and Makenzie Sawyers 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8(1) 5-7 24.

Paintsville (57) – Kylie Kinner 0(12) 0-0 36; Emilea Preece 4 4-5 12; Ava Hyden 1(1) 0-2 5; and Camryn Helton 1 2-2 4. Totals: 6(13) 6-9 57.

Phelps………..….57

June Buchanan…43

Phelps built a double-digit lead against June Buchanan and scored a 57-43 win at the McCoy Athletic enter on Thursday night.

Caleigh McCoy led the scoring with 21 points and Amelia Casey tallied 13.

At Phelps

Scoring:

June Buchanan (43) – Abby Moore 6(1) 1-2 16; Riley Likens 4 5-14 13; Anna Potter 3 1-4 7; Morgan Johnson 1(1) 0-2 5; and Macey Watts 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15(2) 7-22 43.

Phelps (57) – Caleigh McCoy 5(2) 5-5 21; Amelia McCoy 5 3-6 13; Skylar Rife 4 0-0 8; Faith Potter 4 0-0 8; and Ivy Layne 1(1) 2-2 7. Totals: 19(3) 10-13 57.

Shelby Valley….64

Jenkins…………29

Shelby Valley turned Jenkins over early in the game and rolled to a 64-27 win at the Shelby Valley Sports Center on Thursday night.

Cassidy Rowe paced the Lady Kats with 29 points and Alyssa Elswick added 14.

At Robinson Creek

Scoring:

Shelby Valley (64) – Cassidy Rowe 5(6) 1-2 29; Alyssa Elswick 5(1) 0-2 14; Kyra Looney 1(2) 0-0 8; Sadie Johnson 2 1-1 5; Kylie Alvin 2 0-0 4; Jazzy Meade 0(1) 0-0 3; and Momo Tuttle 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16(10) 2-5 64.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Belfry………63

Jenkins……..31

Belfry took charge early on against Jenkins and cruised to a 63-31 win in a home game played on Wednesday night.

Jenna Sparks led the Lady Pirates with 15 points. Linzee Phillips tallied 13 and Cushi Fletcher  tossed in 12. Alyssa Varney chipped in 10.

Lindsey Rose had 13 for the Lady Cavaliers.

At Goody

SCORE BY QUARTERS:

JK (5-15)…..10    5  7    9 – 31

BF (7-11)…..19  18  9  17 – 63

Scoring:

Jenkins (31) – Lindsey Rose 13; Emma Stewart 8; Skye Brown 2; and Alexis Richie 8. Totals: 7 17-22 31.

Belfry (63) – Linzee Phillips 13; Alyssa Varney 10; Cushi Fletcher 12; Jenna Sparks 15; Hope Coley 5; Kyra Justice 3; Baylei Howard 0(1) 0-0 3; and Skylar Gooslin 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20(5) 8-17 63.

TUESDAYS GAMES

Floyd Central…..62

Paintsville………52

Floyd Central used a solid second-half performance to turn back Paintsville, 62-52, in a road game played on Tuesday night.

Kennedy Harvel scored a game-high 26 points as the Lady Jaguars moved to 13-7. Riley Jo Compton tossed in 10.

Emilea Preece paced the Lady Tigers (12-7) with 24 points. The sophomore scored her 1,000th career point. Kylie Kinner finished with 14.

At Paintsville

SCORE BY QUARTERS:

FC (13-7)…..19  13  21    9 – 62

PV (12-7)…..17  10  12  13 – 52

Scoring:

Floyd Central (62) – Kennedy Harvel 8(2) 4-5 26; Riley Compton 4 2-3 10; Grace Martin 3(1) 0-0 9; Chelsea Johnson 1(1) 1-4 6; Jada Johnson 1(1) 0-0 5; Natalie Holle 1 1-2 3 and Kamryn Shannon 1 1-2 3. Totals: 19(5) 9-16 62.

Paintsville (52) – Emilea Preece 9(1) 3-4 24; Kylie Kinner 4(1) 3-5 14; Camryn Helton 2(1) 1-2 8; Ava Hyden 0(1) 0-0 3; and Kali Mulcahy 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 15(5) 7-11 52.

Lawrence County…71

Elliott County……..40

Lawrence County dominated from the early going and rolled to a 71-4 win over Elliott County in a home game played on Tuesday night.

Kensley Feltner fired in 26 points and Sophie Adkins added 21.

At Louisa

Scoring:

Elliott County (40) – Rylee Sturgill 4 2-5 10; Kailey Hamilton 2(1) 1-2 8; Jasmine Ison 3 2-2 8; Katie Adkins 1(1) 0-0 5; Kiley Whitt 1(1) 0-0 5; Natalie Sturgill 1 0—2; and Molly Howard 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13(3) 5-9 40.

Lawrence County (71) – Kensley Feltner 9(2) 2-4 26; Sophie Adkins 3(5) 0-0 21; Kaison Ward 3(1) 0-1 9; Leandra Curnutte 4 0-0 8; Abby Nelson 0(1) 0-0 3; Emmalee Holt 1 0-0 2; and Tyra Hammond 1 0-0 2. Totals: 21(9) 2-5 71.

Pike Central…..59

Phelps………….30

Pike Central went on the road and knocked off Phelps, 59-30, in a game played at the McCoy Athletic Center on Tuesday night.

Emalie Tackett led the Lady Hawks with 15 points and Hannah Nay net 10.

Caleigh McCoy had a game-high 17 points for the Lady Hornets.

At Phelps

Scoring:

Pike Central (59) – Emalie Tackett 7 1-2 15; Hannah May 3(1) 1-2 10; Lakota Johnson 2(1) 1-2 8; Abigail Hess 1(2) 0-0 8; Kylea Weddington 1(1) 0-0 5; Katie Ray 1(1) 0-0 5; Lindsey Bowman 0 2-2 2; Larah Stanley 1 0-02; Alexis Taylor 1 0-2 2; and Jadyn Looney 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18(6) 5-12 59.

Phelps (30) – Caleigh McCoy 4(3) 0-1 17; Amelia Casey 2(1) 0-0 7; Skylar Rife 2 0-0 4; and Faith Potter 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9(4) 0-1 30.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Letcher Central….72

Powell County……43

Letcher Central dominated Powell County as the Lady Cougars cruised to a 72-43 win in a home game played on Monday night.

Loren Boggs finished with 19 points and Keira Couch added 15 and Tori Holcomb tossed in 1o.

At Ermine

Scoring:

Powell County (43) – Mikyra Caudill 4(1) 6-9 17; Presley Hall 1(1) 1-2 6; Kenna Neal 3 0-0 6; Cloe Grater 2 2-4 6; Kaelyn Neal 2 0-0 4; and Trinity Romans 1 2-3 4. Totals: 13(2) 11-18 43.

Letcher Central (72) – Loren Boggs 9 1-4 19; Keira Couch 6 3-3 15; Tori Holcomb 2(2) 0-0 10; Jaylin Whitt 4 1-3 9; Kaylee Banks 4 1-1 9; Bailey Kincer 0(1) 0-0 3; Heidi Bentley 0(1) 0-0 3; Farrah Combs 1 0-0 2; and Kaylee Banks 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27(4) 6-11 72.

Martin County…..61

Johnson Central…..40

Martin County built a big lead and rolled to a 61-40 win over Johnson Central at home on Monday night.

Laken Williams paced the Lady Cardinals with 27 points. Katie Marcum net 16.

At Inez

Scoring:

Johnson Centra (40) – Taylor McKenzie 2(1) 0-3 7; Kaylyn McKenzie 0 6-8 6; Abby Stambaugh 2 1-5 5; Sophie Younce 1 3-4 5; Clara Blair 1(1) 0-0 5; Becca Wright 1 2-3 4; Madison Thacker 1 1-2 3; KK Vannoy 0(1) 0-4 3; and Adyson Burchett 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9(3) 13-29 40.

Martin County (61) – Laken Williams 9(1) 6-7 27; Katie Marcum 5 6-11 16; Jaaliyah Warren 2(1) 0-0 7; Alyssa Allen 1(1) 0-0 5; Brittany Thompson 1 2-2 4; and Brooklyn Marcum 10-2 2. Totals: 19(3) 14-22 61.

Paintsville……54

Prestonsburg….42

Paintsville had a big second half to knock off Prestonsburg, 54-42, in a game played on Monday night.

Emilea Preece poured in a game-high 31 points. Camryn Helton added 13.

Kylie Tackett and Faith Lazar scored 12 apiece for the Lady Blackcats. Celina Mullins added 11.

At Prestonsburg

SCORE BY QUARTERS:

PV (12-6)……15  10  16  13 – 54

PB (16-4)……16    8  12    6 – 42

Scoring:

Paintsville (54) – Emilea Preece 8(4) 3-4 31; Camryn Helton 2(3) 0-0 13; Kylie Kinner 1(1) 2-2 7; and Eliza Howard 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 11(9) 5-6 54.

Prestonsburg (42) – Kylie Tackett  0(4) 0-0 12; Faith Lazar 5 2-5 12; Celina Mullins 2(2) 1-1 11; Allison Howard 11) 0-2 5; and Audrey Prater 1 0-0 2. Totals: 9(7) 3-8 42.

Pike Central……39

Betsy Layne…….29

Pike Central went on the road to Betsy Layne and bounced the Lady Bobcats, 39-29, on Cassandra Akers Court on Monday night.

Emalie Tackett had 14 points in the win.

At Stanville

Scoring:

Pike Central (39) – Emalie Tackett 4 6-11 14; Kylea Weddington 2 3-5 7; Hannah May 1(1) 2-3 7; Abigail Hess 0(1) 2-2 5; Lakota Johnson 2 0-1 4; and Alexis Taylor 0 2-2 2. Totals: 9(2) 15-24 39.

Betsy Layne (29) – Madi Meade 3 1-2 7; Kim Akers 3 0-0 6; Shyla Kidd 1 3-4 5 Kenadie Boyette 0(1) 1-2 4; Karly Williams 1 0-0 2; Jaden Pente 1 0-0 2; Kayley Lee 1 0-0 2; and Haleigh Damron 0 1-3 1. Totals 10(1) 6-11 29.