Best Upperclassmen Performances From Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These upperclassmen are off to excellent starts to the 2025–2026 season, delivering big performances throughout Week 2. Here's a look at some of the players who made major impacts.</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-69402a46f3551"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='590302' first='Kylie' last='Kinner'] is off to a red-hot start to her junior season, averaging 27 points per game through the first three contests. She put together a pair of terrific performances in Week 2 at the WYMT Mountain Basketball Classic, where she averaged 60 points across two games, dropping 32 points, added 3 blocks, and 3 steals in a nail-biter against Hazard, followed by 28 points 12 rebounds, 7 steals, 3 assists against Perry County Central. Paintsville will look to make it two straight wins as they take on Shelby Valley tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547491"],"_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-69402a46f35e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pulaski County is off to a great start, sitting at 4–1 on the season and led by senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='547491' first='Madeline' last='Butcher'], who is averaging 20.2 points per game. She delivered another big performance on Saturday against Elizabethtown, scoring a team-high 27 points to power the Lady Maroons to an 83–70 victory. This marks her second game of the young season with 25+ points. Pulaski County will look to make it four straight wins as they take on Rockcastle County tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239005"],"_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-69406dfc90127"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macee went on a tear over the weekend, posting 15 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 3 steals against Hickman County before delivering a dominant performance at the Holiday Hoopla Classic. She finished that matchup with 24 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals in a win over Livingston Central, earning Player of the Game honors. Through the early part of the season, she is averaging 18.3 points and 14 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 86% from the free-throw line. The Lady Comets are now 5–1 and will host Fulton City tomorrow as they look to keep their strong start rolling. <em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879343"],"_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-69406dfc901ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alanah had a strong outing in Week 2 against Bowling Green, tallying a game-high 21 points and catching fire from deep with five made threes. North Hardin remains undefeated to start the season and will face their toughest test yet as they take on rival John Hardin tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900442"],"_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-69406dfc90223"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maddy delivered a standout all-around performance at the Fort Harrod Classic on Saturday, posting a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double to help East Jessamine secure their first win of the season a 65–46 victory over Garrard County. The Lady Jaguars will look to build on that momentum as they travel to Danville on Thursday to take on the Lady Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1215747"],"_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-69406dfc9029e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1215747' first='Samara' last='Bailey'] has been a dominant interior presence for Knott County Central so far in her senior campaign, averaging a team-leading 12 points and 10 rebounds per game. She delivered her best performance yet in a 60–43 win over Belfry this past weekend, recording a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks. The Lady Patriots have now won three straight and will look to make it four in a row as they take on Cordia tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->