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<p>Basketball is the sport and probably always will be what the <strong>Bluegrass State</strong> is known for! Every season has its ups and downs for teams, players, coaches, and fan bases. Right now, these <strong>three teams</strong> are riding momentum and turning <strong>Week 3</strong> into something special!</p>
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<p><strong>Breathitt County</strong> is <strong>killing it in Week 3 and all season long!</strong> While the focus may fall on individual performances, make no mistake, <strong>this entire team is buying in</strong>, and the success is evident. <strong>Coach Brandon Hayes</strong> is doing a great job this season! It's also worth highlighting the <strong>perimeter shooting and defensive impact</strong> of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743673' first='Micah' last='Cannoy']</strong> and <strong>Alexis Pelfrey</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796168' first='Lexie' last='Combs']</strong></p>
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<p>Lexie is the <strong>floor general</strong> and true <strong>do it all leader</strong> for the Lady Cats. She scores, defends, rebounds, and dishes the ball, a true <strong>extension of her coach on the floor</strong>. One of best college prospects in the class!</p>
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<p><strong>21.5 Pts</strong></p>
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<p>5.2 Rbs</p>
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<p>4.1 Ast</p>
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<p>3.0 Stl</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747663' first='Macey' last='Brown']</strong></p>
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<p>Macey is a <strong>double double threat the moment she steps on the floor</strong>. She sees the floor as well as any big in the state and brings a <strong>dangerous midrange game</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>12.4 Pts</strong></p>
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<p><strong>12.0 Rbs</strong></p>
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<p>2.0 Blks</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1240016' first='Tenley' last='Hayes']</strong></p>
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<p>Tenley is the player <strong>you wish you had four of</strong>. Her <strong>intensity is unmatched</strong>, she backs down from no one, and she brings <strong>instant energy off the bench</strong>. The player you do not want guarding you.</p>
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<p>5.0 Pts</p>
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<p>4.0 Rbs</p>
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<p><strong>Charlie Stacy</strong></p>
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<p>Charlie does <strong>whatever is needed to win</strong>. She protects the post and pursues rebounds and loose balls as well as <strong>any big in the region</strong>.</p>
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<p>4.0 Pts</p>
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<p>5.5 Rbs</p>
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<p>1.0 Blk</p>
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<p><strong>Bullitt Central</strong> went <strong>2-0 this week</strong> with <strong>impressive wins</strong> over <strong>Male and Waggener!</strong> First year head coach <strong>Stephanie Troutman</strong> has to be pleased with the <strong>progress and growth</strong> of the Lady Cougars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='874506' first='Cami' last='Bickett']</strong> is <strong>one of the best players in the 2027 class</strong>. She is an <strong>elite shooter and playmaker</strong>with a <strong>high motor and physicality</strong> on both ends from the guard position. This season Cami has posted</p>
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<p><strong>115 Points</strong></p>
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<p>24 Assists</p>
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<p>21 Steals</p>
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<p>18 Deflections</p>
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<p>39 Rebounds</p>
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<p><strong>Abrie Dillman</strong> is known for her <strong>defensive speed</strong>, and her <strong>offensive game continues to grow</strong> this season.</p>
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<p>12 Assists</p>
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<p>12 Steals</p>
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<p>21 Deflections</p>
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<p>70 Points</p>
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<p>20 Rebounds</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056285' first='Awel' last='Deng']</strong> gives the Lady Cougars a <strong>true paint presence</strong>. Her size, shot blocking, and speed make her a <strong>major defensive contributor</strong>.</p>
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<p>47 Points</p>
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<p><strong>51 Rebounds</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='903508' first='Chloe' last='Hurst']</strong> is one of the <strong>main ball handlers</strong> and handles pressure extremely well. She is a <strong>strong on ball defender</strong> who brings pressure <strong>night in and night out</strong>.</p>
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<p>21 Assists</p>
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<p>14 Steals</p>
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<p>14 Deflections</p>
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<p>41 Points</p>
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<p>22 Rebounds</p>
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<p><strong>Crittenden County</strong> is off to a <strong>5-2 start</strong> this season. This week they picked up a <strong>gritty overtime win</strong>as <strong>32 minutes was not enough</strong> against Lyon County. <strong>Coach Shannon Hodges's squad</strong> battled to a <strong>53-51 overtime victory</strong> at home.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376793' first='Anna' last='Boone']</strong> is an <strong>elite scorer and shooter</strong>. She leads the team in scoring at <strong>12.7 ppg</strong>, leads the team in <strong>three pointers made (17)</strong> at <strong>40.5 percent</strong>, and also tops the team in rebounding at <strong>5.3 per game</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1179323' first='Jordyn' last='Hodge']</strong> is averaging <strong>11.9 points per game</strong>. She is a <strong>true three level scorer</strong> who excels at getting to the <strong>free throw line</strong>, where she leads the team in free throws made.</p>
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<p><strong>Elliot Evans</strong> is a <strong>deep range threat</strong> that forces defenses to extend and stay honest. Her role is to knock down threes, and she is doing exactly that.</p>
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<p>9.1 Ppg</p>
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<p>3.9 Rpg</p>
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<p><strong>Andrea Federico</strong> does the work that helps teams win. She consistently competes and ranks <strong>top four on the team</strong> in both scoring and rebounding.</p>
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<p>6.9 Ppg</p>
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<p>3.4 Rpg</p>
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Basketball is the sport and probably always will be what the Bluegrass State is known for! Every season has its ups and downs for teams, players, coaches, and fan bases. Right now, these three teams are riding momentum and turning Week 3 into something special!
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