3 Teams Who Defended Home Court With BIG Wins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's just something different about basketball season. When the weather turns cold, the energy in gyms across Kentucky starts to heat up fast — and these three teams fed off their home crowds and protected their floor with impressive wins!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Hardin — Statement Win</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Hardin rolled to a dominant&nbsp;<strong>66-33 victory over Greenwood</strong>, and Coach&nbsp;<strong>Destiny Bramblett's Lady Trojans</strong>&nbsp;are already proving they're a serious contender in the 5th Region!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lily White:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>14 points · 7 assists · 3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Electric in her debut. Her quickness makes her a nightmare to guard and a defensive problem for any ball-handler!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Asia Charlies:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15 points · 6 rebounds · 3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way impact player who brings speed, toughness, and defensive pressure every single possession!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='418066' first='Destiny' last='Scott']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>13 points · 5 assists · 4 rebounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A steady playmaker and scorer. Efficient and reliable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='879343' first='Alanah' last='Dubose']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>11 points · 2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong contributor with momentum-shifting plays on both ends!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nelson County — A Gritty Regional Victory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a big early-season regional matchup,&nbsp;<strong>Nelson County defended home hardwood against Central Hardin</strong>. Even with standout [player_tooltip player_id='376797' first='Megan' last='Simpson'] still working back from injury, Coach&nbsp;<strong>Trey Dugan's Lady Cardinals</strong>&nbsp;delivered a strong win in front of their home fans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376796' first='Nora' last='Kate Simpson']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>27 points · 17 rebounds · 3 assists · 5 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just 5'5 — but plays like she's 6'. Elite motor, fearless attacking the rim, and relentless rebounding!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172529' first='Rylee' last='Reynolds']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9 points · 3 rebounds · 3 assists · 5 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No hesitation coming off ACL injury. Physical, fast, and a matchup nightmare.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1490958' first='Maliyah' last='Jones']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6 points · 4 assists · 2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smart decision-maker and great floor presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='887148' first='Baylee' last='Paulley']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5 points · 1 assist — 100% shooting</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maximum efficiency and key role minutes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knox Central — Season Opener Thriller</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach&nbsp;<strong>Steve Warren</strong>&nbsp;and Knox Central opened their season with a&nbsp;<strong>67-62 home victory over Harlan County</strong>, showing toughness and offensive firepower in a tight battle!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747656' first='Shelbie' last='Mills']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Expected to be the offensive engine. Fast, skilled, and confident with the ball!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='658554' first='Kaylynn' last='Smith']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17 points · 6 rebounds · 2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical defender, strong rebounder, and emerging scorer who impacts every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1068018' first='McKenzie' last='Hensley']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>22 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A huge scoring night with big buckets when it mattered most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maggie Gibson:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6 points · 12 rebounds · 4 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The glue player. Tough, versatile, and everywhere on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->