2021KHSAASLFC

South Laurel vs. Franklin County

2021 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen ®

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

April 7, 2021

South Laurel coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Reagan Jones, 5-10 So. Emily Cox, 6-2 Jr. Rachel Presley, 5-5 Sr. Brianna Howard, and 5-7 Fr. Kylie Clem.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Patience Laster, 5-5 Jr. Shauvi Kennedy, 6-4 So. Jhaven Meade, 5-2 Jr. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklyn  Miles.

28 turnovers and foul problems to Rachel Presley (fouled out with only 16 minutes played in the game) proved to be too much to overcome as South Laurel lost to Franklin County 55-50 in overtime.  Franklin County shot 32.7% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 35 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  South Laurel shot 45.2% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 28 turnovers.

Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and eight steals.  Patience Laster added 14 points and 14 rebounds.  Shauvi Kennedy recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Reagan Jones led South Laurel with 14 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  Brianna Howard added nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Kylie Clem recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 So. Clara Collins chipped in with eight points and three blocked shots.  Emily Cox recorded seven points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

South Laurel,10,14,15,11,0,50

Franklin County,11,22,11,6,5,55

South Laurel (50) – Jones 14, Cox 7, Presley 1, Howard 9, Clem 8, Collins 8, Miller 2, Turner 1.

Franklin County (55) – Laster 14, Kennedy 9, Meade 4, Carter 4, Miles 17, Ridderikhoff 1, Frazee 6.

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.