Topic: Basketball
201742SAYRESCG
Sayre vs. Scott County (Girls)
42nd District Tournament
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
December 21, 2017
Sayre coach Charles Thomas started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Tew, 5-5 Sr. Mia Pulliam, 6-1 So. Kaya Davis, 5-4 Sr. Ellie Alford, and 5-5 Jr. Dee Dee Wheeler. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 So. Maaliya Owens, 5-8 Sr. Kadee Hudson, 5-11 Sr. Lauren Boehm, 5-5 Fr. Morgan DeFoor, and 5-10 Jr. Peyton Riddle.
Scott County pulled away in the second half to defeat Sayre by a score of 86-53. Scott County shot 47.6% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 41 points off 40 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 39.5% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Spartans connected on 16 of 25 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.
Peyton Riddle led Scott County with 30 points including three three point baskets and six steals. Maaliya Owens added 12 points. Morgan DeFoor recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, and five steals.
Dee Dee Wheeler led Sayre with 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Kaya Davis added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Ellie Alford recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Sayre,11,10,14,18,53
Scott County,14,19,23,30,86
Sayre (53) – Tew 4, Pulliam 9, Davis 13, Alford 13, Wheeler 14.
Scott County (86) – Owens 12, Hudson 4, Boehm 6, DeFoor 11, Riddle 30, B. Ward 2, McMath 2, Hoffman 6, Sutherland 6, Christian 2, Christopher 5.
A special thanks to the 42nd District Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.