Recent Clutch Performances Across Kentucky

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent winter blast hasn't slowed these players down one bit. Here's a look at some of the standout performances from around the state in recent weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276182"],"_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-69825db302a5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">8th-grade sensation [player_tooltip player_id='1276182' first='E'liyah' last='Strode'] posted a big-time double-double, finishing with 25 points and 10 rebounds to lead GRC to a 67–56 victory over Cooper. The Lady Cardinals improve to 16-2 and are riding a red-hot seven-game winning streak and will hit the road tomorrow for a 10th Region matchup against Bourbon County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912952"],"_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-69825db302acb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor County earned a dominant 76–55 win over Marion County as junior [player_tooltip player_id='912952' first='Kallie' last='Vaughn'] led all scorers with 21 points, adding eight rebounds and two steals while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. The Lady Cardinals remain atop the 5th Region standings with a 17–3 overall record, including a perfect 6–0 mark in region play, and will take on Breckinridge County tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729575"],"_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-69825db302b1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant County ousted Western Hills at home, 73–65, as Southeastern commit [player_tooltip player_id='729575' first='Olivia' last='Ginn'] poured in a career-high 40 points to go along with seven rebounds, going 10-of-13 from the free-throw line. The Lady Braves have now won four straight and will take on Pendleton County tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1047022"],"_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-69825db302b65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1047022' first='Payton' last='Burgess'] put together an incredible all-around performance in a double-overtime thriller, helping lead Menifee County to a 74–69 victory over Prestonsburg. She finished with 28 points, 21 rebounds, nine assists, seven blocks, and three steals, while also reaching the 1,000-career-rebound milestone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1325350"],"_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-69825db302bb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trigg County standout [player_tooltip player_id='1325350' first='Veyda' last='Grinols'] continues to turn heads this season and recently put together a pair of big performances, highlighted by a game-high 25 points and 14 rebounds against Paducah Tilghman, followed by 18 points and six boards versus Fort Campbell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1093152"],"_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-69825db302bfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1093152' first='Mayla' last='Smith'] went off 25 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and knocked down four triples to help the Lady Tigers secure a 56–48 victory over Union County. The sophomore guard is averaging a team-leading 14.2 points per game this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1047027"],"_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-69825db302c45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1047027' first='Aniyah' last='Coffey'] posted a double-double against John Hardin, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The senior guard continues to leave it all on the floor, leading Russell County in both scoring (16.5 PPG) and rebounding (7.6 RPG) this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->