Here are 3 Teams that Bounced Back with a Big WIN, pt 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One loss doesn't define a team or a season. A varsity season isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. The best teams don't panic. They regroup, refocus, and get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These three teams took an early hit but responded with resilience, toughness, and big-time performances. Yes, they took a loss… but look at how they bounced back!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paul Laurence Dunbar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul Laurence Dunbar fell to region champion Frederick Douglass, but immediately responded with two quality wins over South Oldham and Conner. Coach Erik Daniels and the Lady Bulldogs have a talented squad with big goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570254' first='Layla' last='Flynn']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaging 15 ppg, 6.5 assists, and 7.4 steals per game. Layla is the conductor who makes this train run. She creates for herself and others and is a disruptive force defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219861' first='Kyah' last='Curtsinger']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaging 16.3 ppg, 2.4 assists, and 6.8 steals per game. Kyah is proving she has skill and athleticism far beyond her 8th grade age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743666' first='Kaleigh' last='Potts']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaging 15 ppg, 3.4 assists, and 4.8 steals. Kaleigh consistently delivers and is off to a strong shooting start this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alese Goree</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leading the team in rebounds with 5.3 per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central Hardin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After some early week one defeats, Central Hardin has now won back to back games in dominant fashion over Washington County and Thomas Nelson. First year head coach Jordan Cooper-Livers has this Lady Bruins team showing they are a force to be taken seriously.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='893937' first='Kaitlyn' last='Huggins']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dominant presence around the basket and a proven leader. Averaging 26.2 ppg and a remarkable 22 rebounds per game, likely leading the state. The talented lefty is committed to Berea College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mariana Resto-Santos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The floor general. Averaging 5.8 ppg and 4 rebounds, and coming off an 8 point, 6 assist performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='761884' first='Lilly' last='Lyvers']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The vocal leader and sharp shooter. Her passion and energy set the tone. She's coming off her first 20 point game, where she knocked down five threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914007' first='Nanalee' last='Smith']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A spark off the bench and a coach's dream. This 8th grader is second on the team in scoring with 6.2 ppg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>⸻</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Apollo High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apollo bounced back and secured a solid road win at Hopkinsville. Coach Michael Riggs and his young E-Gals are showing they're willing to put in the work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emersyn Bullington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A standout performance, hitting 10 of 14 shots for 24 points. She attacked the basket aggressively and finished through contact all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mattingly Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delivered a strong double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Mattingly has top-five rebounding potential in the 3rd Region with her quick reactions and two handed rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maleah Potter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nearly posted a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aubrey Johnson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added 8 important points in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->