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<p>Some teams bend under early season pressure. These three have done the opposite! They have answered every challenge, passed every test, and continue to stack wins as momentum builds across the state!</p>
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<p><strong>Daviess County</strong></p>
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<p>Daviess County has opened the season with strong wins over Meade County and Muhlenberg County. Coach Natalie Payne has her group locked in, focused, and playing like serious contenders in the 5th Region!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376799' first='Kennedy' last='Lane']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 22.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. A smooth, confident scorer who can create offense from anywhere on the court. One of the best natural scorers in the state!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315235' first='Riley' last='Hayden']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 12 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3 assists. A long, skilled guard who shoots it with the best in Kentucky and has the versatility to guard multiple spots.</p>
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<p><strong>Briley Henry</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3 assists. The team's tone setter who does the tough jobs, keeps possessions alive, and provides essential glue to their success.</p>
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<p><strong>Molly Hancock</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 6.5 points, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds. A defensive anchor with excellent instincts who raises the team's discipline and IQ every possession.</p>
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<p><strong>Menifee County</strong></p>
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<p>Menifee County opened their season with a gritty, momentum-building win over Fleming County. Coach Drew Swartz has a roster filled with firepower and competitive edge, and they look ready to make noise this year.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376815' first='Jaycee' last='Gevedon']</strong></p>
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<p>Delivered 30 points and 6 assists while knocking down 10 of 11 free throws. A polished shooter and crafty finisher who controls the game with elite skill.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047022' first='Payton' last='Burgess']</strong></p>
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<p>Posted 20 points and 17 rebounds. A relentless interior presence who has expanded her perimeter skills and plays with nonstop energy.</p>
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<p><strong>Carsyn Wells</strong></p>
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<p>Added 4 points. A high-speed, downhill driving guard who forces defenses to react on every touch.</p>
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<p><strong>Grace Rogers</strong></p>
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<p>Recorded 1 point and 8 rebounds. A high-motor, physical rebounder who impacts winning with effort and consistency.</p>
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<p><strong>Addisyn Reed</strong></p>
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<p>Contributed 2 points and 5 rebounds. A versatile forward who can score on the block or step out and stretch the floor.</p>
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<p><strong>Simon Kenton</strong></p>
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<p>At 5-0, Simon Kenton is proving early that they belong in every statewide conversation. Wins over Ryle, Mercy Academy, and West Jessamine have the Lady Pioneers looking like a team capable of reaching Rupp Arena and chasing a championship.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='739708' first='Brynli' last='Pernell']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 16.2 points and leading the team in free throw percentage and makes. A confident scorer who attacks all three levels with efficiency.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='724178' first='Haylie' last='Webb']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 14.8 points while shooting nearly 58 percent from the field. Leading the team with 9.6 rebounds, she controls the paint on both ends.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='859859' first='Anna' last='Kelch']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 11.2 points and already with 13 made threes at 43.3 percent. A pure shooter who stretches defenses thin.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199136' first='Angela' last='Kabeya']</strong></p>
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<p>Averaging 7.4 points while shooting 59.1 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from deep. A highly efficient scoring threat who brings spacing and rhythm to the offense.</p>
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Some teams bend under early season pressure. These three have done the opposite! They have answered every challenge, passed every test, and continue to stack wins as momentum builds across the state!
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