Senior Samara Bailey contributed 4 points and a team-high 8 rebounds in the championship win. Samara has been one of the most consistent players on the roster all season, averaging 10.5 points per game while shooting a team-best 51% from the field and leading the team with 7.1 rebounds per contest. Her physical presence inside and ability to finish around the rim give Knott County Central a major advantage in the paint.

Samara Bailey Samara Bailey 6'2" | C Knott County Central | 2026 State KY has been a dominant interior presence for Knott County Central so far in her senior campaign, averaging a team-leading 12 points and 10 rebounds per game. She delivered her best performance yet in a 60–43 win over Belfry this past weekend, recording a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks. The Lady Patriots have now won three straight and will look to make it four in a row as they take on Cordia tonight.

A key piece of last year’s 14th Region championship run, Samara is a commanding presence in the paint. She is a talented passer, a strong rebounder, and one of the best shot blockers in the region. She is averaging 8.7 points and 9 rebounds per game while continuing to be a winner, also bringing home a region title in volleyball this year.

Samara Bailey Samara Bailey 6'2" | C Knott County Central | 2026 State KY was an absolute force in the interior for Knott Central. She dominated the boards, pulling down rebounds and establishing her presence in the paint. To start the game, she made an immediate impact with a nice block, setting the tone defensively. Samara was a great rim protector throughout the game, blocking multiple shots and making it difficult for Taylor County team to score around the basket. Offensively, she finished strong at the rim and scored a couple valuable buckets for her team.