Ashland Blazer  (Region 16) (25-6)  vs.  Montgomery County  (Region 10) (27-6)

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

E.A. Diddle Arena

Bowling Green, KY

March 13, 2103

Ashland Blazer coach Bill Bradley started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Allie Slone, 5-7 Sr. Sydney Cullop, 5-11 So. Haley Sue Foutch, 5-6 Sr. Kaylyn Gambill, and 5-9 So. Alexis Robinson.  Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson countered with 5-10 Sr. Olivia Colliver, 5-9 Jr. Schyler Tipton, 6-1 Sr. Macie Spence, 5-6 Jr. Erica Rogers, and 5-6 Sr. Keria Lockett.

Montgomery County led 30-29 at halftime and outscored Ashland Blazer 18-6 in the third quarter on their way to  a 60-49 victory.  Montgomery County shot 57.1% from the field including four of six from the three point line.  The Indians connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored one point off four Ashland Blazer turnovers.  Montgomery County attempted 22 less shots (64-42) from the field than Ashland Blazer.  Ashland Blazer shot 29.7% from the field including six of 30 from beyond the arc.  The Kittens connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Montgomery County turnovers.

Erica Rogers led a balanced Montgomery County attack with 16 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Schyler Tipton added 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Macie Spence chipped in with 13 points and five rebounds.  Olivia Colliver also reached double figures with 10 points.

Haley Sue Foutch and Sydney Cullop each recorded 10 points and six rebounds for Ashland Blazer.  Kaylyn Gambill also scored 10 points.  5-9 Sr. Madison Jones added eight points.  Alexis Robinson recorded seven points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Ashland Blazer,15,14,6,14,49

Montgomery County,18,12,18,12,60

Ashland Blazer (49) – Slone 4, Cullop 10, Foutch 10, Gambill 10, Robinson 7, Jones 8.

Montgomery County (60) – Colliver 10, Tipton 15, Spence 13, Rogers 16, Lockett 5, Arnett 1.

Acknowledgements:

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