HS BASKETBALL: Girls holiday tournament recaps

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Floyd Central slipped past Madison Southern, 50-48, in the finale of the Winterfest Shootout played on Dec. 30.

Katie Jo Moore led the way with 24 points. Kennedy Harvel chipped in eight.

At Sevierville, Tenn.

Scoring:

Floyd Central (50) – Katie Jo Moore 7(1) 7-10 24; Kennedy Harvel 4 0-0 8; Natalie Holle 2 2-2 6; Kamryn Shannon 2 1-1 5; Jada Johnson 0 3-6 3; Brook Stumbo 1 0-0 2; Grace Martin 1 0-0 2; and Kennedy Blevins 0 0-2 0. Totals: 17(1) 13-21 50.

Madison Southern (48) – Samantha Cornelison 2(5) 2-7 21; Aleigh Richardson 4 0-0 8; Skylar Sparks 2 3-4 7; Morgan Flannery 2(1) 0-0 7; Jada Carter 0(1) 0-0 3; Tara Wooten 1 0-0 2; and Sunni Walters 0 0-2 0. Totals: 11(7) 5-13 48.

LaRue County….48

Pike County…….40

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Pike County Central came up on the short end of a 48-40 decision to LaRue County in the Sunshine Classic played on Dec .30.

Kelsi Brinager fired in 24 points. Alexis Taylor followed with six.

At Daytona Beach, Fla.

Scoring:

Pike Central (40) – Kelsi Brinager 10 4-6 24; Alexis Taylor 3 0-0 6; Chloe Neace 2 1-2 5; Kylea Weddington 1 1-2 3; and Bailey Birchfield 1 0-0 2. Totals: 17 6-10 40.

LaRue County (48) – Natalie Gentry 5 5-6 15; Katelyn Eads 1(2) 2-2 10; Paige Evans 4 1-3 9; Kelsey Hornback 3 0-0 6; Bella Thurman 0 3-4 3; Emma Moore 1 1-2 3; and Maleah English 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15(2) 12-17 48.

Belfry…………..54

Holmes…………32

RACELAND – Belfry took an early lead on Holmes and rolled to a 54-32 win in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 29.

Katie Ball finished with 23 points and Cushi Fletcher followed with 18.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Belfry (54) – Kaitlyn Ball 8 7-8 23; Cushi Fletcher 5(2) 2-2 18; Taylor Layne 1 2-2 4; Linzee Phillips 0 4-4 4; Alyssa Varney 1 0-0 2; Kyera Thornsbury 1 0-0 2; and Jenna Sparks 0 1-3 1. Totals: 16(2) 16-19 54.

Magoffin County….58

Whitley County……53

RACELAND – Magoffin County used balanced scoring to win for the first time this season, beating Whitley County, 58-53, in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 29.

Haley Barnet had 22 points and Angel Mullis finished with 14. Stephanie Helton chipped in eight.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Magoffin County (58) – Haley Barnet 8(1) 3-5 22; Angel Mullis 6 2-2 14; Stephanie Helton 1(2) 0-0 8; Macy Thacker 2 2-2 6; Shay Blanton 1 3-7 5; and Katie Howard 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 18(4) 10-16 58.

Pikeville……….49

Knott Central…38

PIKEVILLE –Pikeville landed three players in double-figure scoring as the Lady Panthers turned back Knott Central, 49-38,  in the Lady Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the UPIKE Gymnasium on Dec. 29.

Kirsten Cole-Williamson had 16 points while Kelsey Jo Tackett and Alivia Gearheart tallied 11 each.

At Pikeville

Scoring:

Pikeville (49) – Kirsten Cole-Williamson 7 2-3 16; Kelsey Jo Tackett 1(3) 0-1 11; Alivia Gearheart 1(1) 6-7 11; Leighan Jackson 2 1-2 5; Rylee Theiss 2 0-0 4; and Alexia Wilkerson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 14(4) 9-13 49.

Knott Central (38) – Brooke Mason 2(2) 0-0 10; Presley Fletcher 3 1-2 7; Keara Mullins 0(2) 0-0 6; Natalie Slone 2 2-6 6; Kaci McCowan 3 0-1 6; and Abby Maggard 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 10(5) 3-9 38.

Mason County….51

Paintsville………..43

PIKEVILLE – Paintsville came up on the short end against Mason County, falling 51-43, in the Lady Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the UPIKE Gymnasium on Dec. 29.

Emilea Preece led the Lady Tigers with 15 points and Chloe Hannah tossed in 10. Ava Hyden added eight.

At Pikeville

Scoring:

Paintsville (43) – Emilea Preece 2(2) 5-7 15; Chloe Hannah 2(1) 3-5 10; Ava Hyden 2(1) 1-2 8; Destiny Trimble 0(2) 0-0 6; Camryn Helton 1 2-4 4; and Hope Auxier 0 0-1 0. Totals: 7(6) 11-19 43.

Mason County (51) – Haley White 2(2) 0-0 10; Rachel Payne 3(1) 1-2 10; Mylin Henry 2(1) 2-5 9; Emma Taylor 3 1-2 7; Nariyah Harrison 2 3-4 7; Avery Sims 1 0-0 2; Hannah Adkins 1 0-0 2; Macey Littleton 1 0-0 2; and Jayden Walton 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16(4) 7-13 51.

Saturday, Dec. 28

Belfry……………78

Whitley County…67

RACELAND – Belfry was rolling offensively as the Lady Pirates outscored Whitley County, 78-67, in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 28.

Katie Ball poured in 34 points and Cushi Fletcher added 16. Kyera Thornsbury tallied 11.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Belfry (78) – Katlyn Ball 13 8-9 34; Cushi Fletcher 5(2) 0-0 16; Kyera Thornsbury 2(1) 4-4 11; Taylor Layne 3 1-2 7; Linzee Phillips 2 3-4 7; and Alyssa Varney 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 25(4) 16-19 78.

Whitley County (67) – Lindsey Shope 2(5) 2-4 21; Natalie Moses 3(3) 0-0 15; Reis Anderson 2(1) 3-3 10; Jaycie Monhollen 1(1) 2-3 7; Lindi Lawson 2 0-2 4; Mikayla Wilder 2 0-0 4; Kallie Housley 1 0-0 2; Dorian Siler 1 0-0 2; and Sabrina Lewis 0 2-2 2. Totals: 14(10) 9-14 67.

Lawrence County…54

Edmonson County….46

BEREA – Lawrence County held on down the stretch to get past Edmonson County, 54-46, in the Berea Holiday Classic played on Dec. 28.

Kensley Feltner led the way for the Lady Dawgs with 23 points. Alexis Ratliff finished with 12.

At Berea

Scoring:

Lawrence County (54) – Kensley Feltner 4(3) 6-9 23; Alexis Ratliff 2(2) 2-2 12; Kyleah Ward 2 1-2 5; Ellie Ward 1 2-2 4; Brooke Neal 1 2-2 4; Tyra Hammond 2 0-0 4; and Kaison Ward 0 2-2 2. Totals: 12(5) 15-19 54.

Edmonson County (46) – Katie Lindsey 3(1) 3-3 12; Lauren Balance 4 3-4 11; Macie McCombs 1(3) 0-0 11; Emma Rose Vincent 0 7-10 7; Madison Harrison 1 1-2 3; and Lily Jane Vincent 1 0-0 2. Totals: 10(4) 14-19 46.

Jasper Place, Canada…40

Pike Central……….37

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Pike County Central came up short as Jasper Place, Canada edged the Lady Hawks, 40-37, in the Sunshine Classic played on Dec .28.

Kelsi Brinager tossed in 20 points and Chloe Neece added 11.

At Daytona Beach, Fla.

Scoring:

Pike Central (37) – Kelsi Brinager 4(2) 6-7 20; Chloe Neece 4(1) 0-0 11; Bailey Birchfield 1 0-0 2; Kylea Weddington 1 0-0 2; and Lexi Newsome 1 0-2 2. Totals: 11(3) 6-9 37.

Harlan County…54

East Ridge………42

HYDEN – East Ridge struggled from the floor as Harlan County knocked off the Lady Warriors, 54-42, in the Hyden Citizens Bank Classic played on Dec. 28.

Haley Parks hit for 10 points and Kristin Thacker chipped in nine.

At Hyden

Scoring:

East Ridge (42) – Haley Parks 1(2) 2-3 10; Kristin Thacker 0(3) 0-0 9; Leah Wells 1 5-10 7; Kirsten Easterling 3 0-0 6; Haleigh Damron 2 1-2 5; Rayanna Slone 0(1) 0-0 3; and Sydney Thacker 1 0-1 2. Totals: 8(6) 8-16 42.

Harlan County (54) – Morgan Blakley 7 8-9 22; Kassydee Owens 4 1-2 9; Jaylin Smith 3 0-0 6; Hannah Wood 2 1-2 5; KellyBeth Hoskins 1(1) 0-2 5; Jaylin Preston 0(1) 0-0 3; Taytum Griffin 0 2-2 2; and Dixie Ewing 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18(2) 12-17 54.

Pikeville……….60

Paintsville……..31

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville dominated from the very outset as the Lady Panthers rolled to a 60-31 win over Paintsville in the Lady Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the UPIKE Gymnasium on Dec. 28.

Kirsten Cole-Williamson had 18 points to lead three Pikeville starters in double figure scoring. Kelsey Jo Tackett tossed in 14 and Alivia Gearheart added 12.

Emilea Preece paced the Lady Tigers with 14 points.

At Pikeville

Scoring:

Paintsville (31) – Emilea Preece 2(2) 4-10 14; Chloe Hannah 2(1) 0-0 7; Ava Hyden 1 1-2 3; Hope Auxier 1 1-2 3; Camryn Helton 1 0-0 2; and Izzy Chirico 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8(3) 6-14 31.

Pikeville (60) – Kirsten Cole-Williamson 7 4-6 18; Kelsey Jo Tackett 1(4) 0-0 14; Alivia Gearheart 0(3) 3-4 12; Emma Ratliff 2 0-0 4; Kylee Hall 1 0-0 2; Trinity Rowe 1 0-0 2; Hannah Jarrell 1 0-0 2; Rylee Theiss 1 0-0 2; Leighan Jackson 1 0-0 2; and Michaela Hunter 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16(7) 7-10 60.

Floyd Central……….66

Franklin Road, TN…..61

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Floyd Central battled Franklin Road (Tenn.) down to the wire and held on for a 66-61, in the Winterfest Shootout played on Dec. 28.

Katie Jo Moore fired in a game-high 34 points and Jada Johnson tossed in nine.

At Sevierville, Tenn.

Scoring:

Floyd Central (61) – Katie Jo Moore 8(4) 6-8 34; Jada Johnson 4 1-4 9; Kamryn Shannon 3 0-2 6; Kennedy Harvel 2 2-4 6; Brook Stumbo 2 0-2 4; Grace Martin 2 0-0 4; and Natalie Holle 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 21(5) 9-20 61.

Frankfort……63

Prestonsburg….46

FRANKFORT – Prestonsburg fell behind and could never catch up in dropping a 63-46 outcome to Frankfort in the Christmas at the Capital played on Dec. 28.

Faith Lazar fired in 18 points to lead the Lady Blackcats.

At Frankfort

Scoring:

Prestonsburg (46) – Faith Lazar 5(1) 5-8 18; Destiny Elliott 2 2-3 6; Celina Mullins 0(1) 2-2 5; Alison Campbell 2 1-2 5; Kylie Stephens 2 0-1 4; Alivia Slone 0 3-4 3; Alexis Beatty 1 0-0 2; Maggie Nelson 1 0-0 2; and Lauren Howard 0 1-2 1. Totals: 13(2) 14-22 46.

Frankfort (63) – Jamaya Chenault 7 4-8 18; Tianna Mitchell 3 11-12 17; Rhealee Ellis 0(5) 0-0 15; Haley Close 0(2) 0-0 6; Brooklyn Taylor 1 0-0 2; Claire Irish 1 0-0 2; Brianna Walker 1 0-0 2; and Tatum Williams 0 1-2 1. Totals: 13(7) 16-22) 73.

Owen County……61

Letcher Central….56

BEREA – Letcher Central landed three players in double figure scoring but it wasn’t enough as Owen County slipped past the Lady Cougars, 61-56, in the Berea Holiday Classic on Dec. 28.

Brooke Bates finished with 18 points while Kaylee Banks followed with 14 and Courtney Hayes netted 12.

At Berea

Scoring:

Letcher Central (46) – Brooke Bates 3(3) 3-3 18; Kaylee Banks 4 6-10 14; Courtney Hayes 3(1) 3-4 12; Loren Boggs 2 1-2 5; Brooklynn Collins 0(1) 1-2 4; and Mackenzie Craft 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 12(6) 14-21 56.

Lawrence County…65

Middlesboro……….39

BEREA – Lawrence County dominated Middlesboro from start to finish as the Lady Dawgs scored a 65-39 win in the Berea Holiday Classic played on Dec. 28.

Kensley Feltner led the way with 26 points and Alexis Ratliff added 25 as the two combined to outscore the Lady Yellowjackets.

At Berea

Scoring:

Lawrence County (65) – Kensley Feltner 9(1) 5-12 26; Alexis Ratliff 3(5) 4-4 25;. Brooke Neal 1(1) 0-2 5; Kaison Ward 2 0-0 4; Tyra Hammond 0 2-4 2; Kyleah Ward 1 0-0 2; and Sophie Adkins 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16(7) 12-24 65.

Middlesboro (39) – Emrey Glover 4(1) 2-2 13; Grace Moles 1(2) 1-2 9; Kailey Owens 2(1) 1-2 8; Gracie Gent 1 4-4 6; Grace Temple 1 1-1 3; and Kirsten Keith 0 0-2 0. Totals: 9(4) 9-13 39.

Shelby Valley…..61

Betsy Layne…….27

FLEMINGBURG – Shelby Valley turned up the pressure on Betsy Layne early and the Lady Cats rolled to a 61-27 win  in the PPJW Holiday Invitational played at Fleming High School on Dec. 28.

Alyssa Newsom led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points. Jazzy Meade and Kelsey Owens added 11 each and Alyssa Elswick chipped in nine.

At Flemingsburg

Scoring:

Shelby Valley (61) – Alyssa Newsom 4(2) 0-1 14; Jazzy Meade 1(3) 0-0 11; Kelsey Owens 3(1) 2-2 11; Alyssa Elswick 4 1-3 9; Zoee Johnson 2 1-2 5; Laci Johnson 2 1-3 5; Makayla Gillispie 2 0-0 4; and Sarah Robinson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19(6) 5-11 61.

Holmes………..….42

Magoffin County…41

RACELAND – Magoffin County came up short against Holmes, falling 42-41, in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 28.

Macy Thacker paced the Lady Hornets with 15 points. Hailey Barnet followed with 12 and Shay Blanton tossed in 10.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Magoffin County (41) – Macy Thacker 3(1) 6-7 15; Hailey Barnet 3(1) 3-6 12; Shay Blanton 4 2-4 10; Stephanie Helton 0(1) 0-0 3; and Angel Mullis 0 1-2 1. Totals: 10(3) 12-19 41.

Phelps……….…51

Taylor County…29

CAMPTON – Phelps held Taylor County offensive in check as the Lady Hornets cruised to a 51-29 win in the Farmers and Traders Bank Classic played at Wolfe County High School on Dec. 28.

Danielle Prater had a big game, finishing with 29 points to lead the way. Kylie Hall followed with 12.

At Campton

Scoring:

Phelps (51) – Danielle Prater 9(2) 5-8 29; Kylie Hall 4 4-7 12; Kacie Dotson 2 0-0 4; Alyssa Sargent 2 0-0 4; and Chloe Smith 1 0-0 2. Totals: 18(2) 9-15 51.

Friday, Dec. 27

Dixie Heights……61

Pikeville………….53

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville battled highly-touted Dixie Heights from start to finish but the Lady Panthers came up short, 61-53, in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the UPIKE Gymnasium on Dec. 27.

Kirsten Cole-Williamson led the way with 28 points while Trinity Rowe and Rylee Theiss followed with eight apiece.

At Pikeville

Scoring:

Pikeville (53) – Kirsten Cole-Williamson 11 6-8 28; Trinity Rowe 4 0-0 8; Rylee Theiss 4 0-0 8; Kelsey Jo Tackett 0(2) 0-0 6; and Alivia Gearheart 1 1-2 3. Totals: 20(2) 7-10 53.

Dixie Heights (61) – Sydney Lockard 6(2) 2-3 20; Celia Pelfrey 2(3) 0-1 13; Lara Reynolds 5 0-0 10; Samantha Berman 1 0-0 8; Ellia Steczynski 0(2) 0-0 6; Madelyn Lawson 1 0-1 2; and Carson Smith 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16(9) 2-5 61.

West Jessamine….59

Prestonsburg……..56

FRANKFORT – Prestonsburg battled West Jessamine throughout before coming up short, 59-56, in the Christmas at the Capital played on Dec. 27.

Alison Campbell paced the Lady Blackcats with 14 points while Alivia Slone followed with a baker’s dozen. Destiny Elliott added 12 and Celina Mullins tallied eight.

At Frankfort

Scoring:

Prestonsburg (56) – Alison Campbell 4(1) 3-3 14; Alivia Slone 2(2) 3-4 13; Destiny Elliott 5 2-3 12; Celina Mullins 2(1) 1-2 8; Faith Lazar 3 0-0 6; and Kylie Stephens 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 16(5) 9-12 56.

Russell…………56

Paintsville…….21

PIKEVILLE – Paintsville struggled offensively from the very outset as Russell cruised to a 56-21 victory in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the UPIKE Gymnasium on Dec. 27.

Emilea Preece had eight points to pace the Lady Tigers.

At Pikeville

Scoring:

Paintsville (21) – Emilea Preece 0(2) 2-4 8; Chloe Hannah 0(1) 2-4 5; Ava Hyden 2 0-0 4; Camryn Helton 0 2-4 2; and Hope Auxier 1 0-0 2. Totals: 3(3) 6-12 21.

Russell (56) – Aubrey Hill 8 2-3 18; Malia Blevins 3(1) 0-0 9; Kaeli Ross 1(2) 0-0 8; Shaelyn Steele 3 0-1 6; Ava Quinn 2 0-0 4; Kylee Arthur 0(1) 0-0 3; Tori Hester 1 0-0 2; Olivia Inskeep 1 0-0 2; Hannah Sanders 1 0-0 2; and Kate Ruggles 1 0-0 2. Totals: 21(4) 2-4 56.

Louisville Male…67

Letcher Central…..62

BEREA – Letcher Central came up short in its battle with Louisville Male as the Lady Cougars fell, 67-62, in the Berea Holiday Classic on Dec. 27.

Kaylee Banks poured in a game-high 29 points and Brooke Bates followed with 13 in the loss.

At Berea

Scoring:

Letcher Central (62) – Kaylee Banks 8 13-16 29; Brooke Bates 1(2) 5-8 13; Mackenzie Craft 0(2) 0-1 6; Camryn Collins 2 1-2 5; Brooklynn Collins 1 1-2 3; Keira Couch 1 0-0 2; Loren Boggs 1 0-0 2; and Courtney Hayes 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15(4) 20-29 62.

Louisville Male (67) – KaNiah Edelen 6 7-8 19; Makya Grinter 2(2) 2-4 12; Desaine Mhango 5 1-3 11; Darian Griggs 3 2-7 8; Alexis Carr 4 0-3 8; Ramiya White 1 1-2 3; Nylaia Carter 1 0-0 2; Jayla Martin 1 0-1 2; and Makya West 1 0-0 2. Totals: 24(2) 13-28 67.

Shelby Valley…..64

Lexington Christian…25

FLEMINGBURG – Shelby Valley dominated from start to finish as the Lady Cats ran past Lexington Christian, 64-25, in the PPJW Holiday Invitational played at Fleming High School on Dec. 27.

Alyssa Newsom led the Lady Cats with 14 points while Alyssa Elswick added 13. Zoee Johnson and Tori Hampton tossed in 10 each.

At Flemingsburg

Scoring:

Shelby Valley (64) – Alyssa Newsom 4(2) 0-0 14; Alyssa Elswick 6 1-2 13; Zoee Johnson 4 2-2 10; Tori Hampton 3(1) 1-2 10; Kelsey Owens 2 2-2 6; Makayla Gillispie 2 0-0 4; Sarah Robinson 2 0-0 4; Gracie Cantrell 1 0-0 2; and Jazzy Meade 0 1-2 1. Totals: 24(3) 7-10 64.

Lexington Christian (25) – Mackenzie Buckler 0(1) 5-6 8; Gracie Royalty 2 4-4 8; Sophia Gabbert 2(1) 0-0 7; and Jaden Kenney 1 0-3 2. Totals: 5(2) 9-13 25.

East Carter……..71

Belfry……………50

RACELAND – Belfry fell behind by double digits and East Carter went on to beat the Lady Pirates, 71-50, in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 27.

Katie Ball finished with 19 points and Cushi Fletcher tallied 16 in the loss. Kyera Thornsbury chipped in eight.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Belfry (50) – Katlyn Ball 6 7-11 19; Cushi Fletcher 5(2) 0-1 16; Kyera Thornsbury 2 4-5 8; Taylor Layne 1 2-2 4; Linzee Phillips 1 0-0 2; and McKenna Sullivan 0 1-4 1. Totals: 15(2) 14-23 50.

East Carter (71) – Alyssa Stickler 4(3) 3-7 20; Haley Campbell 2(4) 2-2 18; Jascie Greene 4 0-2 8; Mackenzie Bush 1(1) 1-2 6; Avery Hall 2 1-1 5; Sarah Tussey 2 1-1 5; Halle Swanagan 1 1-3 3; Makayla Waggoner 1 0-0 2; Jaelyn Steele 1 0-0 2; and Hannah Gallion 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 (8) 9-18 71.

Leslie County….87

East Ridge………79

HYDEN – East Ridge put up big numbers offensively against Leslie County, but the Lady Warriors fell 87-79, in the Hyden Citizens Bank Classic played on Dec. 27.

 Haley Parks fired in 21 points and Sarah Tackett finished with 17 while Leah Wells hit for 14 and Kirsten Easterling and Rayanna Slone chipped in 10 apiece.

At Hyden

Scoring:

East Ridge (79) – Haley Parks 6(3) 0-2 21; Sarah Tackett 6 5-6 17; Leah Wells 0(1) 11-17 14; Kirsten Easterling 5 0-2 10; Rayanna Slone 4 2-2 10; and Kristin Thacker 2(1) 0-0 7. Totals: 23(5) 18-29 79.

Leslie County (87) – Lexy Meyers 7(2) 23-27 43; Baylee Davidson 5 2-4 12; Emma Napier 5 0-0 10; Macy Fee 0(1) 4-4 7; Emily Bowling 3 0-4 6; Iris Napier 2 1-3 5; and Emily Napier 2 0-0 4. Totals: 24(3) 30-42 87.

Wolfe County….64

Phelps…………..54

CAMPTON – Phelps comeback came up short as Wolfe County scored a 64-54 win over the Lady Hornets in the Farmers and Traders Bank Classic played at Wolfe County High School on Dec. 27.

Kylie Hall tossed in 15 points to lead three Lady Hornets in double figures. Chloe Smith tallied 14 and Danielle Prater added 13.

At Campton

Scoring:

Phelps (54) – Kylie Hall 6 3-4 15; Chloe Smith 2(3) 1-3 14; Danielle Prater 3(1) 4-4 13; Alyssa Sargent 3 1-3 7; Kacie Dotson 0(1) 1-2 4; and Amelia Casey 0 1-2 1. Totals: 14(5) 11-18 54.

Wolfe County (64) – Hailey Smith 8 12-12 28; Madison Neely 2(4) 0-0 16; Brianna Colwell 3 4-6 10; Maggie Creech 1 2-2 4; Hailey Vance 0(1) 0-0 3; Sarah Smith 1 0-0 2; and Hannah Kidd 0 1-2 1. Totals: 15(5) 19-22 64.

Blackman, TN……..67

Floyd Central……..31

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Floyd Central struggled offensively and Blackman (Tenn.) took advantage to beat the Lady Jaguars, 67-31, in the Winterfest Shootout played on Dec. 27.

Katie Jo Moore had 15 points. She was the only Floyd Central player in double figures.

At Sevierville, Tenn.

Scoring:

Floyd Central (31) – Katie Jo Moore 5 5-8 15; Kennedy Blevins 1(1) 0-0 5; Kennedy Harvel 1(1) 0-0 5; Brook Stumbo 1 1-2 3; Grace Martin 1 1-4 3; and Kamryn Shannon 0 0-2 0. Totals: 9(2) 7-16 31.

Owsley County…76

East Ridge………..68

HYDEN – East Ridge’s late rally came up short as Owsley County knocked off the Lady Warriors, 76-68, in the Hyden Citizens Bank Classic played on Dec. 27.

Kirstin Thacker led the way with 17 points and Leah Wells followed with 15. Sarah Tackett chipped in 11 and Rayanna Slone finished with nine.

At Hyden

Scoring:

East Ridge (68) – Kirstin Thacker 3(3) 2-2 17; Leah Wells 4 7-9 15; Sarah Tackett 5 1-2 11; Rayanna Slone 4 1-4 9; Haley Parks 1(2) 0-0 8; Kirsten Easterling 2 0-1 4; Sydney Thacker 1 0-0 2; and Haleigh Damron 1 0-1 2. Totals: 21(5) 11-19 68.

Owsley County (76) – Kenzie Herald 10(2) 7-11 33; Lexie Lynch 7(1) 5-17 22; Carly Smith 1(3) 0-2 11; Michaeh Johnson 2 2-2 6; and Kerissa Shouse 1 2-5 4. Totals: 21(6) 16-37 76.

Lawrence County…70

Frederick Douglass…52

BEREA – Lawrence County used a balanced scoring attack to pull away and beat Frederick Douglass, 70-52, in the Berea Holiday Classic played on Dec. 27.

Kensley Feltner had a big game with 25 points to lead the way. Alexis Ratliff tallied 13 while Kaison Ward, Brooke Neal and Ellie Webb added nine apiece.

At Berea

Scoring:

Lawrence County (70) – Kensley Feltner 6(1) 10-17 25; Alexis Ratliff 1(2) 5-6 13; Kaison Ward 1(2) 1-2 9; Brooke Neal 3(1) 0-0 9; Ellie Webb 3(1) 0-0 9; and Tyra Hammond 2 1-3 5. Totals: 16(7) 17-28 70.

Frederick Douglass (52) – Ashanti Hollingsworth 6 10-20 22; Allison Wallace 4 1-4 9; Kennedy Mack 4 0-1 8; Jaelle Henderson 0(1) 2-2 5; Bradley Price 1 3-4 5; Carly Craig 1 0-0 2; Ivory Ado 0 1-2 1; Shania Mayes 0 0-1 0; and Kourtesy Lee 0 0-4 0. Totals: 16(1) 17-38 52.

Raceland……….63

Magoffin County..41

RACELAND – Magoffin County’s struggles continued as Raceland ran away to a 63-41win in the eXp Realty Ohio River Classic played on Dec. 27.

Shay Blanton led the Lady Warriors with 16 points while Macy Thacker tossed in nine.

At Raceland

Scoring:

Magoffin County (41) – Shay Blanton 6(1) 1-2 16; Macy Thacker 4 1-2 9; Angel Mullis 4 0-0 8; Haley Barnet 3 1-2 7; and Jaylen McCarty 0 1-2 1. Totals: 17(1) 4-8 41.

Raceland (63) – Kierston Smith 3(2) 6-6 18; Emilee Garvin 4(1) 6-6 17; Chloe Collins 4 2-2 10; Emma Picklesimer 2 2-4 6; Siyan Hapney 1(1) 0-1 5; Sierra Maynard 0(1) 0-0 3; Gracie Gartin 1 0-0 2; and Reagan Mackie 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16(5) 16-19 63.

Thursday, Dec. 26

Bethlehem……84

Betsy Layne….31

FLEMINGSBURG – Betsy Layne was in a big hole early on and Bethlehem went on to down the Lady Bobcats, 84-31, in the PPJW Holiday Invitational played at Fleming County High School on Dec. 26.

Madilyn Meade led the Lady Bobcats with 14 points.

At Flemingsburg

Scoring:

Betsy Layne (31) – Madilyn Meade 3(1) 5-6 14; Katie Kidd 2 2-2 6; Lauryn Watkins 2 1-4 5; Amelia Blackburn 1 0-0 2; Kenadie Boyette 1 0-0 2; and Alexandria Jarvis 1 0-0 2. Totals: 10(1) 8-12 31.

Bethlehem (84) – Amelia Hodges 3(8) 0-0 30; Ella Thompson 3 8-8 14; Baeli Young 3(1) 0-0 9; Emma Filiatreau 3 0-0 6; Kasye Spalding 2 2-2 6; Mikiah Livers-Bryant 2 1-2 5; Erin Reith 0(1) 2-2 5; Bailey Bishop 2 0-0 4; Carly Jones 0 3-4 3; and Carlie Thurmond 0 2-2 2. Totals: 18(10) 18-20 84.

Anderson County..69

Lawrence County…42

BEREA – Anderson County shut down Lawrence County’s offense and went on to earn a 69-42 win over the Lady Dawgs in the Berea Holiday Classic played on Dec. 26.

Kensley Feltner paced Lawrence County with 15 points. Alexis Ratliff chipped in eight.

At Berea

Scoring:

Lawrence County (42) – Kensley Feltner 5(1) 2-3 15; Alexis Ratliff 3 2-2 8; Kaison Ward 3 1-2 7; Ellie Webb 0(2) 0-0 6; and Brooke Neal 0(2) 0-0 6. Totals: 11(5) 5-7 42.

Letcher Central…81

Woodford County..75

BEREA – Letcher Central put up big numbers and held off Woodford County down the stretch to escape with an 81-75 victory in the Berea Holiday Classic on Dec. 26.

Brooke Bates and Kaylee Banks fired in 23 points apiece to lead the win. Brooklynn Collins followed with 13 and Loren Boggs tallied 12.

At Berea

Scoring:

Letcher Central (81) – Brooke Bates 6 11-17 23; Kaylee Banks 6(1) 8-16 23; Brooklynn Collins 5 3-4 13; Loren Boggs 6 0-0 12; Mackenzie Craft 2 2-2 6; Tori Holcomb 1 0-1 2; and Camryn Collins 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27(1) 24-42 81.

Woodford County (75) – Delaney Enlow 9 6-6 24; Laura Moffett 4 6-8 14; Abbie Hudson 3(1) 3-3 12; Kayla Harlow 4 0-0 8; Kamari Black 3 1-4 7; Halee Hood 2 0-0 4; Mackenzie Karo 1 2-4 4; and Adriana Jackson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27(1) 18-25 75.

Central Hardin….66

Shelby Valley……54

FLEMINGSBURG – Shelby Valley faced a tough challenge in Central Hardin and the Lady Cats came up short, 66-54, in the PPJW Holiday Invitational played at Fleming High School on Dec. 26.

Alyssa Elswick led the Lady Cats with 19 points and Alyssa Newsom finished with 14. Zoee Johnson tallied eight in the loss.

At Flemingsburg

Scoring:

Shelby Valley (54) – Alyssa Elswick 9 1-4 19; Alyssa Newsom 3(1) 5-7 14; Zoee Johnson 4 0-0 8; Tori Hampton 2 2-5 6; Laci Johnson 1 4-6 6; and Cassidy Rowe 0 1-1 1. Totals: 19(1) 13-23 54.

Central Hardin (66) – Emily Bryant 6 4-4 16; Monica Lindsey 5 2-2 12; Alyssa Lindsey 3(1) 2-2 11; Kaiden Kendricks 5 1-2 11; Kaniya Kenricks 2(1) 0-0 7; Madelyn Ditto 2 0-0 4; Jayden Andrews 0(1) 0-0 3; and Morgan Covey 1 0-0 2. Totals: 24(3) 9-10 66.