Shelby Valley (29-4)  vs.  Anderson County (33-1)  (Quarterfinal)

2013 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® State Tournament

E.A. Diddle Arena

Bowling Green, KY

March 15, 2103

Shelby Valley coach Rodney Rowe started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Savannah Honaker, 5-6 Sr. Brianna Fraley, 5-7 Fr. Lakyn Mullins, 5-4 So. Taylor Rowe, and 5-5 Jr. Rachel Smith.  Anderson County coach Tony Kays countered with 5-10 Jr. Eriel McKee, 5-8 Jr. Alex Avritt, 6-0 Sr. Kali Whiteside, 5-3 Jr. Destiny Stewart, and 6-0 Jr. Makenzie Cann.

Anderson County raced out to a 23-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-23 victory over Shelby Valley.  Anderson County shot 48.9% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Bearcats connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Shelby Valley turnovers.  Shelby Valley shot 21.4% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Kats did not attempt any free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Anderson County turnovers.

Eriel McKee led Anderson County with 24 points and 12 rebounds.  McKee was eight of 12 from the field and eight of 10 from the free throw line.  Makenzie Cann added 11 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, and three blocked shots.  5-4 So. Corrin Robinson chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Rachel Smith led Shelby Valley with 11 points including three three point baskets.  Taylor Rowe added six points on two three point baskets.

Shelby Valley,8,5,6,4,23

Anderson County,23,14,18,10,65

Shelby Valley (23) – Honaker 0, Fraley 4, Mullins 0, Rowe 6, Smith 11, Wright 2.

Anderson County (65) – McKee 24, Avritt 0, Whiteside 6, Stewart 2, Cann 11, Hawkins 1, Robinson 10, Harrod 2, Pike 2, Aldridge 2, Currens 2, Rice 3.

Acknowledgements:

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.