3 Teams Who Had Statement Games and Are Ready for the Postseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The regular season is closing fast and now it is all about momentum. This is the time of year when good teams separate from great ones. You want to be playing your BEST basketball right now and these three squads just sent a loud message across the state. They are confident. They are clicking. And they are built for March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnson Central 15th Region Power</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="//generic-entity?number=0">Johnson Central Golden Eagles</a>&nbsp;continues to own the 15th Region. They have not lost a region game in TWO years, including the regional tournament, and they are not slowing down now. That is dominance. That is a standard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They just walked into a hostile environment and knocked off top three ranked&nbsp;<a href="//generic-entity?number=1">Pikeville Lady Panthers</a>by 16 on the road. That is a statement win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emma Ferguson controlled the paint all night, cleaning up the glass with 7 rebounds and making life tough inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1302830' first='Allie' last='Slone'] was unstoppable, pouring in 21 points while shooting 70 percent from the field and a perfect 100 percent from three and the free throw line. That is elite efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='934138' first='Karlea' last='Stanley'] once again proved she impacts winning, finishing with 14 points and 4 rebounds while doing all the little things that matter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1293275' first='Emma' last='McKenzie'] added 11 points and buried three huge shots from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1253055' first='Kamryn' last='Duncan'] brought toughness with 7 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson Central is disciplined, experienced, and battle tested. They are chasing another banner and they look locked in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Allen County Scottsville 4th Region Contender</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="//generic-entity?number=2">Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots</a>&nbsp;has put together a tremendous season and earned its spot as a top three team in the 4th Region. Do not be surprised if this group makes a serious push all the way to&nbsp;<a href="//generic-entity?number=3">Rupp Arena</a>. They have the pieces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off an impressive win over&nbsp;<a href="//generic-entity?number=4">Greenwood Lady Gators</a>, this team showed just how dangerous it can be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743651' first='Avery' last='Morris'] is the heartbeat. When she is rolling, they are rolling. She finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds and continues to prove she is one of the most dynamic scorers and college prospects in the Bluegrass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='902301' first='Kyra' last='Marr'] was automatic, shooting 86 percent from the field and adding 15 points. That kind of efficiency wins championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1003239' first='Debora' last='Patrick'] owned the paint again with 13 points and 5 rebounds, bringing consistency and physicality inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allison Ford stretched the defense and knocked down three triples on her way to 13 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has balance. This team has confidence. And this team absolutely has postseason potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taylor County Lady Cardinals 5th Region Favorites</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="//generic-entity?number=5">Taylor County Lady Cardinals</a>&nbsp;are fresh off a thrilling near overtime win over the only program to win a Kentucky State Championship since the 2019 to 2020 season, the powerhouse&nbsp;<a href="//generic-entity?number=6">Sacred Heart Valkyries</a>. That tells you everything you need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After winning the 5th Region last season, Taylor County has made it clear they are the team to beat again. The hunger is there. The confidence is there. And the talent is undeniable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman phenom [player_tooltip player_id='1050025' first='Kennedy' last='Deener'] continues to shine on the biggest stages. She exploded for 32 points, knocked down four three pointers, and was perfect from the free throw line. Regardless of class, she is one of the best guards in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502129' first='Kayley' last='Benningfield'] filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 deflections. Her energy changes games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='902696' first='Greta' last='Bradstreet'] added 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, impacting every phase of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502108' first='Avery' last='Raikes'] contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 deflections, doing whatever her team needed to secure the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor County is fearless. They are deep. And they are built for another championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>March is about toughness, execution, and stars stepping up in big moments. These three teams are not just winning games. They are making statements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->