Henderson County  (Region 2) (26-2)  vs.  Anderson County  (Region 8) (32-1)

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

E.A. Diddle Arena

Bowling Green, KY

March 13, 2103

Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Ellie Fruit, 5-6 So. Maci Brown, 5-9 So. DeAsia Outlaw, 5-4 So. Kacie Wallace, and 5-4 Fr. Samantha Carter.  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 defeated Henderson County by a score of 65-54.  Anderson County came out hot shooting 72.2% from the field and connecting on seven of nine from beyond the arc to take a 36-24 lead at halftime.  The Lady Bearcats extended the lead to 44-27 in the third quarter but Henderson County mounted a furious rally to pull within one; 50-49 with 4:44 left in the game.  Henderson County trailed 56-54 but Anderson County closed out the game with a 9-0 run.

Anderson County shot 50% from the field including nine of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Bearcats connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Henderson County turnovers.  Henderson County shot 55% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Anderson County turnovers.

Eriel McKee led Anderson County with 27 points including 10 of 14 free throws, eight rebounds, and five steals.  Makenzie Cann added 17 points including four three point baskets and six assists.  Kali Whiteside recorded nine points and 10 rebounds.

Maci Brown led Henderson County with 18 points on six three point baskets.  Ellie Fruit added 14 points.  DeAsia Outlaw chipped in with 13 points and five rebounds.  Samantha Carter dished out six assists.

Henderson County,12,12,15,15,54

Anderson County,24,12,12,17,65

Henderson County (54) – Fruit 14, Brown 18, Outlaw 13, Wallace 4, Carter 2, Francis 3.

Anderson County (65) – McKee 27, Avritt 3, Whiteside 9, Stewart 6, Cann 17, Robinson 3.

Acknowledgements:

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