Sweet 16 First Round Recap: Game 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Photo Credit: Cam Anderson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Butler-58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the most prestige's programs in Kentucky HS girls basketball history with 5 state championships; first trip back to the Sweet 16 since 2017. First time under first year Head Coach Candyce Wheeler-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Standouts:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231487' first='Mariah' last='Knight']-SR-PF</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knight pulled down a few rebounds, showed off some pretty post moves underneath, scored well around the rim, had multiple blocks and a nice steal and finish the other way in the fourth quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502121' first='Emaree' last='Gober']-SR-PG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gober had a nice baseline floater to start the third quarter, followed by a triple from the right wing, came alive in the third quarter scored 5 points in the first 3 minutes, had 8 points going into the fourth. She knocked down another triple to extend the lead in the fourth quarter, all of her points came in the second half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 11 points, 4 assists, and a steal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='167139' first='Ramiya' last='White']-SR-C</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White displayed terrific footwork in paint, has a arsenal of post moves that she used to score at will at the rim. Her size and skill made her almost unstoppable, very strong finisher, was automatic once she established deep position, did a good job rim running as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 16 points and 4 rebounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><br><strong>Top Performer:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malia Patrick-SR-PG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patrick knocked down a wing triple right when she checked in, superb ball handler looked like she had the ball on a string. She hit a three in the first quarter and a nice step back three in the second, had the hot hand from deep, saw the floor well made timely passes, played good defense and came up with a steal and coast to coast finish to start the fourth quarter and a beautiful reverse layup with 5:37 left in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 10 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and a steal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size">Anderson County-49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fourth appearance at the state tournament in five seasons-</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Standouts:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jenna Satterly-SR-PG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Satterly is a prolific scorer that can get a bucket from anywhere on the floor, lethal outside shooter that always needs to be accounted for. She made a valiant effort to get to the rim, where she either finished through contact or got sent to the charity stripe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Claire Cooper-SR-SG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. Made a good effort to rebound the ball, played under control and didn't force it just let the game come to her. She drained a deep 3-pointer from the key and hit another one in the third quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 8 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, and a steal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><br><strong>Top Performer:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='254281' first='Lainey' last='Johnson']-JR-SG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson made tough shots look easy, big time playmaker and shot creator, hit a tough 12-ft jumper to start the game and a nice turn around jumper on the next possession. She moved well without the ball, made good passes and knocked down two triples in the in third quarter before fouling out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->