Region Tournament Roundup-Part I

<!-- 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":["590302"],"_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-67c8dbc19768d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='590302' first='Kylie' last='Kinner'] had a herculean effort in the 15th Region Tournament, putting her team on her back with a pair of big-time performance. The multi-sport star led the way with 26 points and 9 rebounds in a 55-44 opening-round win over Betsy Layne. She followed it up with a phenomenal 39-point, 9-rebound effort in a tough loss to Lawrence County 64-67. Kylie dominated the postseason, averaging an incredible 34.5 points and 12.7 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254562"],"_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-67c8dbc1976f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='254562' first='Peyton' last='Bradley'] ended her illustrious career at Meade County with a gutsy performance in the opening round of the 3rd region tournament against Owensboro Catholic. Despite the 55-65 loss, she left it all on the floor, leading all scorers with 33 points while adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1198702"],"_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-67c8dbc197744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior leader [player_tooltip player_id='1198702' first='Diamond' last='Wills'] delivered a standout performance in the opening round of the 16th Region Tournament, leading Rowan County to a 62-52 victory over East Carter. Diamond had 21 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 assist. With the win, Rowan County advances to the semifinals, where they will take on Ashland Blazer at Morehead State University on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254282"],"_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-67c8dbc197788"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitfield Academy pulled off a thrilling upset over Butler in the opening round of the 6th Region Tournament, getting a 61-58 win. [player_tooltip player_id='254282' first='Noel' last='Smith'] led the charge with a stellar performance, dropping 26 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and knocking down 4 of 5 from the free throw line. With the win, the Lady Wildcats advance to the semifinals, where they will take on Valley at Valley High School tonight at 7:30 PM. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1047022"],"_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-67c8dbc1977cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1047022' first='Payton' last='Burgess'] dominated the paint and controlled the boards to power Menifee County past Boyd County 58-47 in the opening round of the 16th Region Tournament. Burgess was a force inside, finishing with 17 points and an impressive 21 rebounds to lead the Lady Cats to victory, but also making history for the 4th most rebounds in a single-game in the 16th region tournament. Menifee County moves on to the semifinals, where they will go head-to-head against Russell on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["978237"],"_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-67c8e07f80511"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Star freshman [player_tooltip player_id='978237' first='Kylie' last='Smith'] had a a breakout performance, dropping a game-high 21 points and ripping down 7 rebounds to lead Bishop Brossart past Montgomery County 45-23 in the opening round of the 10th Region Tournament. Kylie made a living at the stripe, going 7/8 to help secure the win. The Lady Stangs' survived and will advance to the semifinals, where they will face Bracken County at 7:45 PM at Campbell County Middle School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631216"],"_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-67c8e07f8056e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='631216' first='Tess' last='Nelson'] led the way for Lafayette, scoring a team-high 12 points. She also grabbed 3 rebounds and knocked down both of her three-point attempts to help propel the Lady Generals past Henry Clay in dominant fashion, 58-34. Lafayette advances to the 11th Region semifinals, where they will face Madison Central tomorrow at 6 PM at Paul Laurence Dunbar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->