Topic: Basketball
2021NCFCG
Nelson County vs. Franklin County (Girls)
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
March 4, 2021
Nelson County coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-8 8th Grade Alivia Morris, 5-8 So. Macy Runner, 5-9 So. Shaylah Redmon, 5-4 Sr. Cameron Pike, and 5-8 Fr. Avery Wilson. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Patience Laster, 5-5 Sr. Alijah Starks, 6-4 So. Jhaven Meade, 5-2 Jr. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklynn Miles.
Franklin County defeated Nelson County 65-61 in overtime. Franklin County shot 46% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 14 of 29 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Nelson County shot 44.4% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cards connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.
Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 22 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Patience Laster added 20 points including eight of 11 free throws and 15 rebounds. Nevaeh Carter recorded five points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Macy Runner led Nelson County with 20 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Alivia Morris added 18 points including eight of eight free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Shaylah Redmon recorded 17 points including two three point baskets.
Nelson County,14,12,12,17,6,61
Franklin County,11,13,17,14,10,65
Nelson County (61) – Morris 18, Runner 20, Redmon 17, Pike 0, Wilson 6.
Franklin County (65) – Laster 20, Starks 6, Meade 5, Carter 5, Miles 22, Ridderikhoff 3, Frazee 4.
A special thanks to the Franklin County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.