Region Tournament Roundup-Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE&nbsp;<strong>webb30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region Tournaments are in full swing, and it's all about surviving and advancing. Here's a look at some standout performers and key takeaways from the action so far!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ca6db0a4582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MK Bennett has been on an absolute tear in the 11th Region Tournament, putting up back-to-back standout performances to lead Douglass to the championship game. She ended with 18 points, 6 steals, and 7 assists in a dominant 88-13 win over Berea to push the Lady Broncos into the semifinals. MK then led all scorers with 19 points, added 8 assists, 3 rebounds and 7 steals, helping Douglass avenge last season's title game loss to Franklin County. The Lady Broncos are set for a showdown with Madison Central in the 11th Region Championship on Saturday at 7 PM at Paul Laurence Dunbar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743650"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ca6db0a45e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lethal lefty [player_tooltip player_id='743650' first='Asia' last='Carner'] put together two standout performances in the 9th Region Tournament, showcasing her scoring ability and sharpshooting. She opened with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and a red-hot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc to lead her team past Newport Central Catholic 67-54 in the first round. Asia followed up with 16 points and 2 rebounds in the semifinals but fell short against Cooper, 64-54. Her impressive tournament run solidified her as a key playmaker on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777878"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ca8a2dd067b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">North Laurel cruised past Pineville with a landslide win 73-25 in the opening round of the 13th Region Tournament. Freshman guard [player_tooltip player_id='777878' first='Emma' last='Carl'] nearly recorded a double-double, finishing with 9 points and 10 rebounds. The Lady Jaguars advance to the semifinals, where they will face Corbin tonight at 7:30 PM at Corbin Arena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1211608"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cad712017f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Letcher County Central narrowly escaped Estill County with a 55-49 victory in the opening round of the 14th Region Tournament. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1211608' first='Payge' last='Damron'] demonstrated a well-rounded performance, stuffing the stat sheet with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals to lead her team to the semifinals, where they will face Hazard at Hazard High School today at 6 PM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cad71201850"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Campbellsville signee [player_tooltip player_id='254281' first='Lainey' last='Johnson'] put on a show in the opening round of the 8th Region Tournament, erupting for a game-high 28 points. She also ripped away 4 rebounds and shot an efficient 12/18 from the field to lead Anderson County to victory against Oldham County in convincing fashion 61-32. The Lady Bearcats will take on a battle-tested Simon Kenton squad in the semis tonight at 8 PM at Henry County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["978239"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cad71201896"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Star freshman [player_tooltip player_id='978239' first='Ava' last='Hughes'] had a clutch performance, scoring 21 points, snagged 2 rebounds, and stayed poised at the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 11 to lead McCracken County past Mayfield 34-24. With the win, the Lady Mustangs advance to the 1st Region semifinals, where they will face Marshall County today at 6 PM at Murray State University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["688044"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cad712018d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daviess County beat Edmonson County 48-29 in the opening round of the 3rd region tournament. Senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='688044' first='Zoey' last='Beehn'] led the way with a team-high 21 points, 6 rebounds, and drilled three triples to help her team move on to the semifinals. Daviess County will battle Breckinridge County tonight at 7:45 PM at the Owensboro Sportscenter, with a spot in the championship game on the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405331"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cad71201911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='405331' first='Maya' last='Lawrie'] put her competitive spirit on full display in a hard-fought 52-43 semifinal victory over Highlands. She filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal, playing a key role in securing the win. Maya's all-around effort helped push her team to the 9th region championship game where they matchup against Cooper tonight at 7 PM at the Truist Arena. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->