Region Tournament Roundup-Part III

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254273"],"_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-67cd8df3ed79e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zakiyah Johnson had a masterful performance in the 7th Region Championship, posting a dominant 30 points and 18 rebounds while shooting an impressive 11/19 from the field and 4/5 from deep to lead Sacred Heart to a 77-61 victory. The Valkyries are headed back to Rupp Arena in pursuit of their fifth straight state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747645"],"_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-67cb767842df4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='747645' first='Haylee' last='Noel'] was phenomenal throughout the 9th Region Tournament, totaling 57 points, 25 rebounds, 11 assists, and 4 steals over the three-game stretch. Her outstanding play earned her 9th Region Tournament MVP honors and was instrumental in helping Cooper make history as the first program to win four consecutive 9th Region titles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494473"],"_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-67cd8df3ed816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashland Blazer claimed the 16th Region championship for the second time in three seasons with a dominant 72-42 victory over Russell. Junior forward Ari Gulley played a pivotal role, delivering 16 points and 7 rebounds in the semifinals before continuing her strong performance in the championship game. Her impressive efforts earned her 16th Region Tournament MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934138"],"_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-67cd8df3ed85b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson Central captured their first 15th Region championship since 2018 with a convincing 64-41 victory over Lawrence County. Freshman guard [player_tooltip player_id='934138' first='Karlea' last='Stanley'] answered the bell, contributing 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead her team to victory. The Lady Eagles capped off an impressive season with a 27-3 overall record, going 14-0 in region play and 8-0 in district. They will make their first trip to Rupp Arena under Head Coach Jim Bob Hicks. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631212"],"_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-67ce04608814d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">13th Region Player of the Year and Miss Basketball candidate [player_tooltip player_id='631212' first='Brooke' last='Nichelson'] was nothing short of sensational in the 13th Region Tournament. She posted 25 points and 7 rebounds in the opening round against Pineville, followed by 27 points and 9 rebounds in the semifinals against Corbin. Brooke completed her monumental run with 29 points and 7 rebounds in the championship game, leading North Laurel to Rupp Arena for the third year in a row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->