Last Week’s Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw some big performances from across Kentucky over the past week. Here's a look at a few of the most notable ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["493162"],"_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-698b30d46a606"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='493162' first='Riley' last='Ring'] went on a tear last week, posting back-to-back double-doubles. She finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds against Fairdale, then followed it up with 16 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks, three steals, and one assist versus Valley. The senior leader is averaging 13 points and 8.3 rebounds per game for Whitefield Academy this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245215"],"_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-698b30d46a68c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1245215' first='Isabella' last='Clopton'] turned in a career night against LKY Saints, erupting for 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals while knocking down five triples to power Green County to a 76–58 victory. As if that wasn't enough, she followed it up with another 26-point performance in the very next outing, showing that her breakout wasn't a one-game surge, but a sign of real growth and confidence. Clopton is clearly taking her game to new heights, and her emergence has been a major catalyst for the Lady Dragons, who are now riding a red-hot six-game winning streak.<em> (Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["649948"],"_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-698b30d46a6e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='649948' first='Jaelyn' last='Dye'] continues to perform at a high level in her junior season, leading Southwestern with 16.2 points per game. Fresh off reaching the 1,500-career-point milestone, she delivered another big-time performance, finishing with 33 points and seven rebounds while knocking down four three-pointers against Pulaski County. The Lady Warriors sit at 15–8 on the season and will look for redemption Friday when they face the Lady Maroons again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883229"],"_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-698b7da6642d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MK Bennett delivered one of her best performances of the season when it mattered most, finishing with 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists while shooting 64% from the field. Her standout effort powered the Lady Broncos to the biggest win in program history, an emphatic 83–63 victory over reigning five-time state champion Sacred Heart Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1123103"],"_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-698b7da66437b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman standout [player_tooltip player_id='1123103' first='Reagan' last='Clem'] showed up in a big way Saturday in a 50-43 win over Henry Clay. Clem poured in a game-high 21 points to go along with four rebounds and three steals. She also went 3/4 from deep and a perfect 4/4 from the free-throw line. The Lady Black Bears will look to keep the momentum rolling Friday when they square off against rival Harlan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["570254"],"_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-698b7da664562"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='570254' first='Layla' last='Flynn'] had a game to remember in a win over Madison Southern, stuffing the stat sheet with 31 points, five assists, seven rebounds, five steals, and a block. The junior guard was nearly flawless from the field, shooting 12-of-13 overall and a perfect 2-of-2 from distance. Flynn continues to lead Dunbar with 16.4 points per game, and the Lady Bulldogs have strung together seven wins in a row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376799"],"_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-698b7da6644c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='376799' first='Kennedy' last='Lane'] delivered another statement performance, pouring in a game-high 32 points while adding 8 rebounds and 3 assists in a dominant 69–26 win over Apollo. Daviess County improves to 20–4 and continues to sit atop the 3rd Region standings. Lane has been the driving force behind that success, and she is making a strong case for 3rd Region Player of the Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["999744"],"_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-698b7da664601"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='999744' first='De'Avah' last='Hall'] filled the box score in a 44–33 victory over Frankfort Christian, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, six steals, and two blocks. The standout sophomore continues to find her rhythm, impacting the game on both ends of the floor and emerging as a name to watch moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376765"],"_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-698c67fac5628"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a win over East Ridge, [player_tooltip player_id='376765' first='Kylie' last='Alvin'] finished with 31 points, 7 assists, 9 rebounds, and 6. She followed that up with another dominant showing against Floyd Central, finishing with 29 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. The UPIKE commit looks like a shoo-in for 15th Region Player of the Year, and she's playing with the urgency and leadership of a senior determined to leave her mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->