2016ELIZFCOG

Elizabethtown vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

February 12, 2016

Franklin County trailed 15-4 after the first quarter but rallied to defeat Elizabethtown by a score of 56-52.  Franklin County outscored Elizabethtown 17-7 in the second quarter to pull within one; 22-21 at halftime.  Franklin County took a 41-36 lead after three quarters.  Elizabethtown rallied and actually took a 52-51 lead on a basket by Erin Boley with 1:30 left on the clock.  Malaka Frank scored in the lane seconds later to give Franklin County a 53-2 lead and Rebecca Cook and Princess Stewart hit key free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory.

Franklin County shot 42.9% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 18 free throws and pulled down 31 rebounds.  Elizabethtown shot 38% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Panthers connected on eight of nine free throws and pulled down 35 rebounds.

5-8 Jr. Princess Stewart led Franklin County with 16 points and seven rebounds.  5-10 Jr. Rachel Cook also scored 16 points and scored eight points to spark Franklin County’s comeback in the second quarter.  5-9 Sr. Malaka Frank added 14 points and seven rebounds.

6-2 Sr. Erin Boley led Elizabethtown with 31 points and 18 rebounds.  5-7 Sr. Rachel Warden added eight points and 5-8 Jr. Jada Stinson chipped in with seven points.

Elizabethtown,15,7,14,16,52

Franklin County,4,17,20,15,56

Elizabethtown (52) – Knight 3, Thomas 2, Boley 31, Stinson 7, Warden 8, Pack 1.

Franklin County (56) – Cook 16, Kilbourne 5, Frank 14, Arrastia 2, Stewart 16, Talley 1, Courtney 2.