Recap from the 20th District Tournament

There is nothing like cutting down the nets on championship night. Heated rivalries, packed gyms, and pride on the line. The 20th District Tournament brought all of that energy from start to finish. Big plays, momentum swings, and standout performances reminded everyone why Kentucky basketball is special.   Hosted by Campbellsville High School, the tournament opened with Taylor County setting the tone early. The Lady Cardinals rolled past Marion County 84-48 behind relentless defensive pressure and control of the tempo from the opening tip.   On the other side of the bracket, Campbellsville knocked off Adair County 53-45. The Lady Eagles played with confidence on both ends and showed early they were ready to compete for a title.   That set up the highly anticipated championship matchup, where Taylor County once again showed why they have been one of the region's top programs. The Lady Cardinals earned a hard fought 66-55 win over Campbellsville to capture their sixth straight district championship. Their balance, experience, and defensive intensity proved to be the difference once again.   Here are some of the players who made it happen:   Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1050025' first='Kennedy' last='Deener'] continued to prove she is one of the top young players in Kentucky and one of the premier young prospects nationally. Deener poured in 30 points, knocked down four 3-pointers, and added five rebounds in the championship game. Her ability to score at all three levels and take over big moments completely changed the game. On the season, she averaged 22.8 points per game while shooting 49% from the field, 38% from three, nearly 84% from the free throw line, and grabbing 4.4 rebounds per game. Her confidence, shot creation, and poise as a freshman are rare.   Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='902696' first='Greta' last='Bradstreet'] added 13 points and buried three shots from beyond the arc. Bradstreet averaged 11 points per game this season while leading the team in made 3-pointers. She also added 3.5 rebounds per game and consistently brought leadership and high basketball IQ. Greta's ability to stretch the floor, make timely shots, and stay composed under pressure gave Taylor County another dangerous weapon offensively.   Junior [player_tooltip player_id='502129' first='Kayley' last='Benningfield'] finished with eight efficient points and a team-high seven rebounds. The versatile guard averaged 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game while making a major defensive impact all season for Taylor County. Benningfield's length and versatility allowed her to guard multiple positions, and she consistently made hustle plays that do not always show up in the stat sheet.   Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1315786' first='Abigayle' last='Wilcher'] scored six points and brought relentless defensive energy throughout the night. She averaged 2.9 points per game and consistently provided toughness and effort. Wilcher's intensity, physical play, and willingness to do the dirty work gave Taylor County a huge spark whenever she stepped on the floor.   Campbellsville also had several standout performances in the championship game.    Senior Alexis Knifley scored 20 points, hit four 3-pointers, and grabbed four rebounds. The senior leader averaged 14.1 points per game this season while knocking down a team-high 72 threes and shooting over 80% from the free throw line. Knifley's confidence as a perimeter scorer and her leadership helped keep Campbellsville competitive throughout the night.      Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='961279' first='Symone' last='Headspeth'] recorded a dominant double-double with 11 points and 18 rebounds. Headspeth averaged 11.5 points per game, shot nearly 60% from the field, and pulled down 10.5 rebounds per contest. Her physicality inside, rebounding instincts, and ability to finish around the rim made her one of the toughest post players in the region.   Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='982092' first='Karsyn' last='Smith'] added six points and five rebounds. Smith had an impressive season, averaging 16.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. She consistently played with toughness and confidence, creating offense in multiple ways while also bringing strong energy on the defensive end.

There is nothing like cutting down the nets on championship night. Heated rivalries, packed gyms, and pride on the line. The 20th District Tournament brought all of that energy from start to finish. Big plays, momentum swings, and standout performances reminded everyone why Kentucky basketball is special.

Hosted by Campbellsville High School, the tournament opened with Taylor County setting the tone early. The Lady Cardinals rolled past Marion County 84-48 behind relentless defensive pressure and control of the tempo from the opening tip.

On the other side of the bracket, Campbellsville knocked off Adair County 53-45. The Lady Eagles played with confidence on both ends and showed early they were ready to compete for a title.

That set up the highly anticipated championship matchup, where Taylor County once again showed why they have been one of the region's top programs. The Lady Cardinals earned a hard fought 66-55 win over Campbellsville to capture their sixth straight district championship. Their balance, experience, and defensive intensity proved to be the difference once again.

Here are some of the players who made it happen:

Freshman Kennedy Deener Kennedy Deener 5'7" | PG/SG Taylor County | 2029 State KY continued to prove she is one of the top young players in Kentucky and one of the premier young prospects nationally. Deener poured in 30 points, knocked down four 3-pointers, and added five rebounds in the championship game. Her ability to score at all three levels and take over big moments completely changed the game. On the season, she averaged 22.8 points per game while shooting 49% from the field, 38% from three, nearly 84% from the free throw line, and grabbing 4.4 rebounds per game. Her confidence, shot creation, and poise as a freshman are rare.

Sophomore Greta Bradstreet Greta Bradstreet 5'7" | PG/SG Taylor County | 2028 State KY added 13 points and buried three shots from beyond the arc. Bradstreet averaged 11 points per game this season while leading the team in made 3-pointers. She also added 3.5 rebounds per game and consistently brought leadership and high basketball IQ. Greta's ability to stretch the floor, make timely shots, and stay composed under pressure gave Taylor County another dangerous weapon offensively.

Junior Kayley Benningfield Kayley Benningfield 5'10" | SF/SG Taylor County | 2027 KY finished with eight efficient points and a team-high seven rebounds. The versatile guard averaged 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game while making a major defensive impact all season for Taylor County. Benningfield's length and versatility allowed her to guard multiple positions, and she consistently made hustle plays that do not always show up in the stat sheet.

Freshman Abigayle Wilcher Abigayle Wilcher 5'5" | SG/PG Taylor County | 2029 State KY scored six points and brought relentless defensive energy throughout the night. She averaged 2.9 points per game and consistently provided toughness and effort. Wilcher's intensity, physical play, and willingness to do the dirty work gave Taylor County a huge spark whenever she stepped on the floor.

Campbellsville also had several standout performances in the championship game.

Alexis Knifley

SG/SF

HEIGHT 5'10"

POS SG/SF

CLASS 2026

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Alexis Knifley

State: Kentucky

School: Campbellsville

Club: SOKY Starz

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Highlights

Sophomore Symone Headspeth Symone Headspeth 5'10" | PF Campbellsville | 2028 State KY recorded a dominant double-double with 11 points and 18 rebounds. Headspeth averaged 11.5 points per game, shot nearly 60% from the field, and pulled down 10.5 rebounds per contest. Her physicality inside, rebounding instincts, and ability to finish around the rim made her one of the toughest post players in the region.

Sophomore Karsyn Smith Karsyn Smith 5'8" | SF Campbellsville | 2028 State KY added six points and five rebounds. Smith had an impressive season, averaging 16.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. She consistently played with toughness and confidence, creating offense in multiple ways while also bringing strong energy on the defensive end.