Topic: Basketball
202144DMSBERG
Madison Southern vs. Berea (Girls)
44th District Tournament
Paul S. McBrayer Arena
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
March 16, 2021
Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Macie Daniels, 5-7 Sr. Lacie Parks, 6-0 Jr. Reece Estep, 5-6 Jr. Morgan Flannery, and 5-7 Sr. Samantha Cornelison. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-9 So. Chesney Lovins, 5-8 Jr. Alexis Newman, 6-0 Jr. Madison Howell, 4-11 Jr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Jr. Mati Stepp.
This game was billed as arguably the game between the best two teams in the district with the winner expected to win the district and it lived up to its billing. Madison Southern pulled away late to earn a 46-41 victory but nothing came easy for either team. Madison Southern jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and Berea PG Mati Stepp was plagued with foul woes all night and finally fouled out. Berea battled back and actually took a 35-31 lead in the final quarter but Madison Southern closed out the game with a 15-6 run. Madison Southern led 42-41 but missed some free throws late but some key offensive rebounds by the Lady Eagles helped close the door on Berea’s chances. There were four ties and four lead changes in the game.
Madison Southern shot 34% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers. Berea shot 31.7% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.
Samantha Cornelison led Madison Southern with 16 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lacie Parks added eight points and three rebounds. Reece Estep recorded seven points and 10 rebounds. Morgan Flannery chipped in with four points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
4-10 So. Maddy King led Berea with 12 points including two three point baskets. Chesney Lovins added 11 points and eight rebounds. 5-7 So. Abigail Beard recorded six points and eight rebounds.
Madison Southern,13,8,8,17,46
Berea,4,11,14,12,41
Madison Southern (46) – Daniels 4, Parks 8, Estep 7, Flannery 4, Cornelison 16, Wooten 3, Moberly 4.
Berea (41) – Lovins 11, Newman 0, Mad. Howell 5, Rodgers 3, M. Stepp 4, King 12, Beard 6.
A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.