2014SAYNC(G)

Sayre vs. Nicholas County (Girls)

Nicholas County High School

Carlisle, KY

February 1, 2014

Sayre coach Scott Sutton started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Grace Rahman, 5-7 Fr. Sydney Strup, 6-3 Jr. Gabby Bowie, 5-2 So. Hannah Brady, and 5-7 Sr. Molly Manella.  Nicholas County coach Greg Letcher countered with 5-8 Sr. Lakyn Jolly, 5-5 Fr. Grace Kiskaden, 5-9 Fr. Autumn Martin, 5-4 Fr. Hannah Jolly, and 5-5 Jr. Megan Bretz.

Sayre defeated Nicholas County by a score of 60-59.  Sayre led 51-38 in the final quarter but Nicholas County rallied to take a 59-58 lead.  Molly Manella hit a field goal with approximately 34 seconds remaining on the clock to give Sayre what proved to be the winning points.

Sayre shot 45.8% from the field including three of seven from the three point line.  The Spartans connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Nicholas County turnovers.  Nicholas County shot 46% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jackets connected on six of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 22 Sayre turnovers.

Molly Manella led Sayre with 28 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Gabby Bowie added 15 points, nine rebounds, and five blocked shots.  Hannah Brady chipped in with six points and four assists.

Grace Kiskaden led Nicholas County with 18 points including three three point baskets.  Megan Bretz added 17 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and four blocked shots.

Sayre Lady Spartans   6  25  18  11 – 60

Nicholas County        12  15  10  22 – 59

Sayre (60) – Rahman 2, Strup 2, Bowie 15, Brady 6, Manella 28, Alford 5, Samadi 2.

Nicholas County (59) – L. Jolly 7, Kiskaden 18, Martin 6, H. Jolly 4, Bretz 17, Howard 1, Hughes 6.

Acknowledgements:

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