3 Teams That Bounced Back in Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball has a way of teaching adversity and revealing character. Early season losses can either shake a team or sharpen it. These three programs chose the second option. They took adversity head on, went back to work in the lab, and responded with statement wins in Week 2!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Green County Lady Dragons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green County opened the season 0–2 against elite competition from outside the region. Instead of flinching, the Lady Dragons answered in a big way, going&nbsp;<strong>2–0 in Week 2</strong>&nbsp;with wins over 5th Region opponents. This is a young roster with just one combined junior or senior, yet Coach Blaydes has them competing with confidence, toughness, and belief.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913668' first='Chloe' last='Fortner']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'10 point guard whose length and instincts completely change the game defensively. She is one of the most disruptive guards in her class on and play maker on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 deflections</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is averaging&nbsp;<strong>3 blocks per game</strong>&nbsp;from the point guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='903184' first='Scout' last='Brockman']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An elite, multi-sport athlete who wins at everything she touches. A state champion in track, a wrestling podium finisher with a title run expected this season, and a standout in golf, soccer, and softball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092906' first='Molly' last='Dixon']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sophomore you need to know. She can score from the perimeter or by attacking the paint, and her size and athleticism make her a nightmare matchup every night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kylee Hargan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most reliable and versatile scorers off the bench in the 5th Region. She brings instant offense and physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Union County Lady Bravettes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Union County opened the season with a tough test against McLean County, but their response showed growth and grit. The Lady Bravettes protected home court in Week 2 with a&nbsp;<strong>22-point win over Webster County</strong>, and Coach Shane Smith's group is building momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ellee Gentry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A three-level scorer who continues to be a steady offensive presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>40% from three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tied for the team lead in made threes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Karley Byrd</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dominant presence inside who controls the glass every night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9.5 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14 rebounds per game (team high)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her rebounding sets the tone for Union County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Soleia Beaven</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A confident perimeter shooter who stretches defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4.5 rebounds per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tied for the team lead in made threes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bri Bell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her impact doesn't always show in scoring, but it shows everywhere else.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.5 rebounds per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>50% shooting from the field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second on the team in rebounds and field goal percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Louisville Kentucky Home School – LKY Saints</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this program isn't on your radar yet, it should be. The LKY Saints are currently ranked&nbsp;<strong>No. 5 in the nation</strong>&nbsp;among home school teams, and Coach Kristi McCartney has built a dangerous, well-balanced squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050214' first='Hannah' last='Simmon']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top college prospects in the state, regardless of class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20.5 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 assists per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 steals per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'10 point guard with elite shooting range and advanced playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1538978' first='Maggie' last='Hydes']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A transfer from Christian Academy Louisville who returned after sitting out last season with a torn ACL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12.8 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7.4 rebounds per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Committed to Division II Minnesota Crookston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='785082' first='Courtney' last='Simmon']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, physical guard who has turned into a lethal perimeter threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11.5 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5 rebounds per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 steals per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>46% from three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Savannah McCartney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A steady contributor who does the dirty work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.8 points per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.1 rebounds per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->