Johnson Central dominated from the early going as the Lady Eagles knocked off Lawrence County, 64-42, in a game played at Eagle Fieldhouse on Tuesday night.
The Lady Eagles had 16 three-point goals.
Clara Blair led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as Johnson Central improved to 11-2. Taylor McKenzie followed with 14 and Kelci Blair finished with 11. Sammi Sites added eight.
Kensley Feltner had a game-high 20 points for the Lady Bulldogs, who dropped to 10-9. Sophie Adkins tallied 11.
At Paintsville
Scoring:
Lawrence County (42) – Kensley Feltner 8 4-5 20; Sophie Adkins 1(3) 0-0 11; Ellie Webb 0(2) 0-0 6; Tyra Hammond 1 1-2 3; and Kaison Ward 1 0-0 2. Totals: 11(5) 5-7 42.
Johnson Central (62) – Kelci Blair 0(6) 0-0 18; Taylor McKenzie 1(4) 0-0 14; Kelci Blair 2(1) 4-6 11; Sammi Sites 0(2) 2-2 8; KK Vannoy 0(2) 0-0 6; Becca Wright 0(1) 0-0 3; Kaylyn McKenzie 1 0-0 2; and McKinley Cantrell 1 0-0 2. Totals: 5(16) 6-8 64.
Next up: Lawrence County (10-9) at East Ridge (3-13), 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25; Johnson Central (11-2) vs. Letcher Central (8-8), 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25.
MONDAY’S GAMES
Letcher Central…69
Lee County……..21
Letcher Central was in total control from the outset as the Lady Cougars rolled past host Lee County, 69-21, in a game played on Monday night.
Brooke Bates fired in a game-high 23 points as Central improved to 8-8. Kaylee Banks followed with 18 and Keira Couch added eight.
At Beattyville
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
LCC (8-8)…..21 20 20 8 – 69
LC (3-12)……10 8 3 0 –21
Scoring:
Letcher Central (69) – Brooke Bates 8(2) 1-1 23; Kaylee Banks 6 6-8 18; Keira Couch 4 0-0 8; Bailey Kincer 1(1) 0-0 5; Tori Holcomb 1(1) 0-0 5; Kaylee Banks 2 0-0 4; Loren Boggs 2 0-0 4; and Kyleigh Wright 1 0-0 2. Totals: 25(4) 7-9 69.
Lee County (21) – Hannah Bowling 0(1) 2-2 5; Brooke Phillips 1 2-2 4; Pressley Cundiff 2 0-4 4; Kennah Wright 1 1-4 3; Kaley White 0(1) 0-0 3; and Aleaha Combs 1 0-1 2. Totals: 5(2) 5-13 21.
Next up: Letcher Central (8-8) vs. Leslie County (13-3), 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24.