Topic: Basketball
2526BBSHNHG
Sacred Heart Academy vs. North Hardin (Girls)
Lady Flyer Hoops/H&W Dukes Sports Classic
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
January 3, 2026
© 2026 by Ron Harrison
Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Brianna Wilkins, 5-7So. Tahri Ralston, 5-10 Sr. Emma Zutterman, 5-4 Jr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 So. Riley Gilvin. North Hardin coach Destiny Bramblett countered with 5-8 So. Sophia Muse, 5-6 Jr. Asia Charles, 5-9 Jr. Jackqualin Brewer, 5-3 Fr. Lilian White, and 5-5 Sr. Alanah Dubose.
Sacred Heart Academy raced out to s first quarter 24-9 lead on their way to a 70-28 victory over North Hardin. Sacred Heart shot 44.4% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 23 North Hardin turnovers. North Hardin shot 24.2% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Trojans connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Sacred Heart turnovers.
Tahri Ralston led Sacred Heart with 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, three steals, and was named Game MVP. “Tootie” Jordan added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Riley Gilvin recorded 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with nine points including five of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emma Zutterman recorded six points, four rebounds, and four assists.
Alanah Dubose led North Hardin with 13 points including two three point baskets and five of nine free throws. Lilian White added six points and two rebounds.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Sacred Heart Academy | 24 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 70 |
North Hardin | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 28 |
Sacred Heart Academy | (70) | - | Wilkins 9, Ralston 17, Zutterman 6, Jordan 13, Gilvin 13, Jones 3, Sickles 2, Smith 3, Johnson 4. |
North Hardin | (28) | - | Muse 2, Charles 2, Brewer 0, White 6, Dubose 13, Johnson 3, Matzdorff 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.