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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Part One &#8212; Baseball and Softball By Perry Swack The KHSAA dead period is alive and well as we enter into the month of July. For many coaches and athletes, it’s the only time off they will have all year. Before we dive into fall sports later this month, we wanted to recap an eventful spring around the Greater Bowling Green Area. Keep reading for some of the top headlines from baseball, softball, tennis, track &#38; field, and lacrosse. It [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Part One &#8212; Baseball and Softball</p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p>The KHSAA dead period is alive and well as we enter into the month of July. For many coaches and athletes, it’s the only time off they will have all year. Before we dive into fall sports later this month, we wanted to recap an eventful spring around the Greater Bowling Green Area. Keep reading for some of the top headlines from baseball, softball, tennis, track &amp; field, and lacrosse. It was another banner season for many of our area teams.</p>



<p><strong>Baseball – Russell County wins second region title in three seasons against packed field</strong></p>



<p>After reaching the state finals in 2022, the Russell County Lakers made it back to the state tournament after winning its second region championship in three seasons. The 16th District champions were led by <strong>Mayes Gosser</strong> and <strong>Trace Stringer </strong>at the plate. The junior Gosser led the team with 46 runs, 57 hits, 50 RBI, and a .426 batting average. The senior Stringer had 55 hits, 39 RBI, scored 43 runs, and batted .394. He also led the team on the mound with nearly 60 innings pitched, going 9-1 with a 2.62 ERA and 43 strikeouts. Three pitchers (Stringer, <strong>Austin Bartrug, </strong>and <strong>Lincoln Helm</strong>) combined for a record of 19-3. The Lakers overcame two regular-season losses to Warren East in the regular season to defeat them 12-3 in the region championship game and reach the state tournament.</p>



<p>The Raiders had a great season on the diamond, winning their first district title since arriving in the 15th District. Senior <strong>Maddox Tarrence</strong> led the way with 46 hits, third-best in the 4th Region. Greenwood won its first 14th District championship since 2013 behind one of the top pitching staffs in the state. Junior <strong>Nathan Howard</strong> paced the Gators with a record of 8-1 and 62 strikeouts to go along with a 1.62 ERA. Greenwood’s team ERA of 2.07 was among the state’s best. Elsewhere in the 14th District, <strong>Ethan Reynolds</strong> of South Warren had an outstanding season at the plate, ranking among the state’s best in hits (45), home runs (9), RBI (38), batting average (.455), and slugging percentage (.889).&nbsp;</p>



<p>Bowling Green missed the region tournament for the first time since 2017; however, the Purples started the season 16-0 and won nearly 30 games. Senior <strong>Ethan Madison</strong> led the way with 16 doubles, six home runs, 37 RBI, and a slugging percentage of .755.&nbsp; <strong>Jackson Idlett</strong> posted one of the top earned run averages in the state at 0.86 in over 40 innings of work. <strong>Drew Isenberg</strong> was right behind at 1.35 in over 50 innings on the mound. Idlett, Isenberg, and <strong>Max Buchanon</strong> combined for a record of 18-3. Franklin-Simpson won the 13th District for a second-straight season and reached the region semifinals.</p>



<p><strong>Softball – South Warren reaches state semifinals for third time in program history</strong></p>



<p>South Warren was considered the best softball team in the state of Kentucky for much of the 2024 season and came painstakingly close to appearing in the one game that has eluded the Lady Spartans: the state championship. Coach <strong>Kelly Reynolds’ </strong>club began the season 18-0 en route to a school-record 39 wins. Junior <strong>McLaine Hudson</strong> set the state record for hits in a season with 93, to go along with 81 runs, 67 RBI, 14 doubles, 22 home runs, and a batting average of .620. <strong>Kinleigh Russell</strong> and <strong>Hadley Borders</strong> also posted batting averages above .500 as Russell hit .598 with 55 runs and a team-best 21 doubles, while Borders scattered 60 hits, drew 32 walks, and hit .504. <strong>Layla Ogden</strong> knocked in 65 runs at the plate and went 20-0 with a 1.11 ERA on the mound. The sophomore struck out 144 batters in over 100 innings of work. Teammate <strong>Courtney Norwood</strong> went 16-3 with an ERA of 1.36, compiling 139 strikeouts and only 14 walks in 98 innings. The Lady Spartans will bring back virtually its entire team in 2025, making them an easy favorite to capture the elusive state title next spring.</p>



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<p>Barren County had a banner year on the diamond as well. The Trojanettes reached only their third region title game in the last 25 years (2004, 2010) and nearly sprung the upset on the Lady Spartans in the region finale, before falling 4-2. Senior<strong> Katie Murphy</strong> led the way with a batting average of .570 with 65 hits, 64 runs, 59 RBI,  23 doubles, and seven home runs. Her slugging percentage of 1.044 was also among the state’s best. Freshman pitcher <strong>Shea Bogue</strong> went 22-4 on the mound in nearly 150 innings pitched with 76 strikeouts. Logan County won its fourth 13th District title in five seasons behind <strong>Emerson McKinnis’s</strong> 14 home runs and .536 batting average, while Clinton County captured its first 16th District championship since 2009. Three Lady Bulldogs tallied more than 50 hits as <strong>Lily Hickman</strong> (53), <strong>Lauren Winningham</strong> (51), and <strong>Lexi Messer </strong>(50) led the way.</p>



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<p>Warren East and Greenwood were among the state leaders in various hitting categories, with the Lady Raiders’ <strong>Lydia Jones</strong> batting .488 with 61 hits, 43 runs, 43 RBI, and 15 doubles. Teammate <strong>Jordan Brooks</strong> tallied 57 hits to go along with a .460 batting average. Greenwood’s <strong>Cali Huff</strong> batted .447 with 46 hits, 47 RBI, 43 runs, and a whopping 16 home runs, while <strong>Savannah White</strong> hit .453 with 45 runs and 34 RBI.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>4th Region Girls Tennis Preview By Perry Swack Storylines abound as the 4th Region singles and doubles tennis championships begin this week in Bowling Green. The boys’ singles and doubles events will be held at Buchanon Park, while the girls’ events will be at nearby South Warren High School. The tournaments will begin on Friday, May 17 at 9:30am. It will continue on Saturday, May 18 before the semifinals on 5/20 and finals on 5/21 complete the yearly championship. On [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em>4th Region Girls Tennis Preview</em></p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p>Storylines abound as the 4th Region singles and doubles tennis championships begin this week in Bowling Green. The boys’ singles and doubles events will be held at Buchanon Park, while the girls’ events will be at nearby South Warren High School. The tournaments will begin on Friday, May 17 at 9:30am. It will continue on Saturday, May 18 before the semifinals on 5/20 and finals on 5/21 complete the yearly championship.</p>



<p>On the girls’ side it all begins with three-time defending singles champion, <strong>Arden Dethridge</strong> of Greenwood. The junior has won the last three region titles in girls’ singles but will compete in the doubles’ event this year with <strong>Avery Overmohle</strong>. Overmohle reached the quarterfinals of the state doubles in 2023 and the round of 16 in 2022, pairing with <strong>Greer Glosick</strong>. Although Dethridge and Glosick have as much postseason experience as nearly anyone in the 4th Region, there will be mostly fresh faces behind the Lady Gator duo. “The girls are really young, but are talented,” noted head coach <strong>Tim Dethridge</strong>. “We will have first-year region players <strong>Julianne Ashby</strong>, a seventh grader, paired with <strong>Meredy Law</strong>, a ninth grader.” While Dethridge and Overmohle are seeded first in the event, Ashby and Law are seeded seventh. Both groups will receive a first-round bye.</p>



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<p>Although the Lady Gators are the top seed, the Lady Spartans of South Warren have won seven-straight titles in girls’ doubles. <strong>Ainsley Stobaugh </strong>paired with <strong>Morgan Robertson</strong> last season to win the region title; however, she will be paired with <strong>Cesca Poole</strong> this season. The duo are seeded second. Poole was the region runner-up in 2023 in singles and was a semifinalist in the ‘22 doubles alongside Robertson. South also boasts the #3 seed in <strong>Peyton Lemily</strong> and <strong>Paisley Harris</strong>. The high seeds are a reflection of a successful season for the Lady Spartans. “​​We&#8217;ve had a really good year,” said head coach <strong>Chad Young</strong>. “The girls are 17-3 which ties the school record for wins in a season. Both teams have played some of the best teams in the state as well as some quality teams in Tennessee.”</p>



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<p>The other pairings that will receive a bye include Allen County Scottsville’s <strong>Kennedy Carter </strong>and <strong>Allison Ford</strong> seeded fourth after reaching the region quarterfinals a season ago. Russell County’s <strong>Ellie Terry</strong> and <strong>Breanna Trautman </strong>are fifth after also reaching the quarters in ‘23. Barren County’s <strong>Madeline Prichard</strong>/<strong>Lauren Neville</strong> duo (sixth) and Metcalfe County’s <strong>Bree Jolly/Aubrey Glass</strong> (eighth) round out the final byes for the doubles event.</p>



<p>While South Warren has dominated girls’ doubles, Greenwood has won five of the last six singles titles. The Lady Gators are seeded #1 and #2 in the bracket. Seventh-grader <strong>Chloe Dickens</strong> is the top seed and freshman <strong>Addison Hales</strong> is second. South’s <strong>Morgan Robertson</strong> is seeded third and will play singles in ‘24 after a successful run in doubles over the last few years, as noted above. Lady Spartan teammate <strong>Luna Poole</strong> is seeded fourth and is 12-0 on the season. In girls’ singles only four byes are awarded, meaning the remaining 28 players will begin playing Friday morning at SWHS.</p>



<p>The remaining four seeded players are as follows:</p>



<p>#5 <strong>Addyson McFall</strong>, Barren County</p>



<p>#6 <strong>Helenda Mehner</strong>, Allen County-Scottsville</p>



<p>#7 <strong>Abby Helm</strong>, Russell County</p>



<p>#8 <strong>Jacinda Dwyer</strong>, Warren East</p>



<p>The semifinalists in both the singles and doubles events will qualify for the state tournament which will be held May 28-30 at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Seismic Upsets &#38; Buzzer Beaters highlight the first round of postseason action in the 4th Region By Perry Swack The leap year may be extending the month of February one extra day, but no one told the high school basketball teams in the 4th Region. For all they know, March has arrived. With three buzzer-beaters and eight upsets, the first week of the 2024 postseason has not disappointed and seen fireworks from Scottsville to Russell Springs. Metcalfe County 68, Monroe [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em>Seismic Upsets &amp; Buzzer Beaters highlight the first round of postseason action in the 4th Region</em></p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p>The leap year may be extending the month of February one extra day, but no one told the high school basketball teams in the 4th Region. For all they know, March has arrived. With three buzzer-beaters and eight upsets, the first week of the 2024 postseason has not disappointed and seen fireworks from Scottsville to Russell Springs.</p>



<p><strong>Metcalfe County 68, Monroe County 66 – 16th District Boys First Round</strong></p>



<p>It all started on Sunday, a day when only two boys’ games were being contested across the Commonwealth. Down 66-65 with three seconds left, sophomore guard <strong>Maddux Garrett</strong> cut to the left wing and received the in-bounds pass from <strong>Ben Shirley</strong>. Garrett calmly received the pass and squared up to the goal in one motion, releasing the would-be winning three with just over a second left. He hit nothing but net and the Hornets advanced to the semifinals to take on top-seeded Russell County. <strong>Cade Button</strong> led Metcalfe with 26 points, while <strong>Hudson Jessie</strong> scored 21 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in the win. Coach <strong>Brandon Brockman’s</strong> club used the momentum from Sunday to dispatch Russell County, 68-51, on Tuesday and advance to the 16th District championship.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Allen County-Scottsville 55, Barren County 52 – 15th District Girls Semifinals</strong></p>



<p>On Monday night, the madness continued. A back-and-forth affair left the Trojanettes of Barren County clinging to a 52-50 lead with less than 15 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Allen County-Scottsville senior <strong>Jayleigh Steenbergen</strong> dribbled near the right corner and pitched the ball to junior <strong>Riley Roy</strong>. Steenbergen’s dribble handoff created enough separation between Roy and her defender that Roy was able to get a clean look at a three-pointer from the right wing. 53-52. With less than five seconds to play, the Lady Patriots held a lead it would not relinquish. ACS freshman <strong>Avery Morris</strong> and BC senior <strong>Abby Varney </strong>each led the way with 20 points for their respective teams. The loss eliminated the Trojanettes from contention for the 4th Region championship, a tournament it would have entered as one of the favorites. Allen County will have the chance to win its first district title since 2015, while Barren’s streak of six straight championships is over.</p>



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<p><strong>Glasgow 59, Warren East 56 – 15th District Boys Semifinals</strong></p>



<p>If two game winners in two nights were not enough, Tuesday ensured the streak continued. Warren East had defeated Glasgow three times this season, including by 27 points in mid-December. The Scotties entered the game with only eight wins on the season but played like the team that nearly knocked off the Raiders in January (a two-point loss, 64-62). Glasgow led for a majority of the game, holding the lead at the end of the first three quarters; however, the defending district champion Raiders were not going down without a fight. Tying the game late, it seemed the game may move to an overtime period. Enter GHS guard <strong>John Carter Walbert</strong>. As he had done all night, the senior took the ball when the game mattered most. Flanked by an East defender, Walbert rose up for three as the clock ticked down from three seconds. <em>Splash</em><strong><em>.</em></strong> Game over. 59-56. The Scotties were moving on to the district finals for the second time in three seasons. They will face Barren County in search of their first title since 2019.</p>



<p><strong>Other Scores of Note</strong></p>



<p>13th District Boys – #4 Russellville (6-25) ends #1 Franklin-Simpson’s (14-13) season, 59-54</p>



<p>14th District Girls – #3 South Warren (13-15) blows by #2 Greenwood, 66-39</p>



<p>16th District Boys – #3 Cumberland County (16-13) eliminates #2 Clinton County (19-11), 67-59</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Region’s Best descend upon Barren County this week By Perry Swack The 4th Region’s top volleyball players will take to the hardwood this week at Barren County High School with one goal in mind: a region championship. The sport of volleyball requires seamless cooperation between the six players on the court. If any one player is out of position, the odds at scoring a point drop significantly. Within those six positions are unique places on the court. The 4th Region [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em>Region’s Best descend upon Barren County this week</em></p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p>The 4th Region’s top volleyball players will take to the hardwood this week at Barren County High School with one goal in mind: a region championship. The sport of volleyball requires seamless cooperation between the six players on the court. If any one player is out of position, the odds at scoring a point drop significantly. Within those six positions are unique places on the court. The 4th Region features some of the best volleyball players in the state. In this article, we highlight two players from each of the remaining eight programs vying for a championship.</p>



<p><strong>Aubrey Sears &amp; Kambell Porter, Logan County</strong></p>



<p>The long-time 13th District champions etched another title in their belt behind its talented duo of Aubrey Sears and Kambell Porter. The junior Sears notched nearly 450 kills in the regular season to go along with 30 total blocks and 65 service aces. The setter Porter tallied 511 assists, 104 digs, and 35 aces for the Lady Cougars Logan County begins its 4th Region Tournament against Clinton County on Monday at 5:30pm.</p>



<p><strong>Landree Moons &amp; Jonna Upchurch, Clinton County</strong></p>



<p>Landree Moons is averaging nearly five kills per game with 390 in the regular season. The senior has also recorded 109 solo blocks, 218 digs, and 41 service aces. Senior setter <strong>Jonna Upchurch</strong> has tallied a whopping 508 assists which is nearly 85% of her team’s total assists on the season. Upchurch also has 242 digs to her name as the Lady Bulldogs qualified for an eighth-straight region tournament.</p>



<p><strong>Georgie Tabor &amp; Ava Kinslow, Allen County-Scottsville</strong></p>



<p>The Lady Patriots return to the region tournament behind the strong efforts of their sophomore setter and senior libero. The sophomore Tabor has assisted on 529 points, while recording 273 digs.&nbsp; The senior Kinslow has tallied a team-leading 427 digs and assisting on 81 points and 34 service aces. In the 15th District semifinals, Tabor assisted on 35 points while Kinslow recorded 34 digs to help ACS qualify for another 4th Region Tournament. The Lady Patriots take on Bowling Green on Monday at 7:30pm.</p>



<p><strong>Amirra Bailey &amp; Makenna Kerrick, Bowling Green</strong></p>



<p>The 14th District champions will be looking for a third-straight region title at Barren County next week. Sophomore <strong>Amirra Bailey</strong> has been a key contributor for the Lady Purples on each of their region-title winning teams. The middle blocker leads the team with 358 kills, 85 total blocks, and 57 service aces. Senior setter <strong>Makenna Kerrick</strong> recorded 430 assists in the regular season to go along with 113 digs and 44 service aces for the Lady Purples.</p>



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<p><strong>Jada Knight &amp; Makenna Rine, Warren East</strong></p>



<p>From 2004 to 2021, only four schools reached the 4th Region championship game in volleyball. In 2022, Warren East made it five. Two players that played a major role on that run were <strong>Jada Knight</strong> and <strong>Makenna Rine</strong>. Back for a farewell run as seniors, Knight and Rine have excelled on the hardwood in ‘23, leading the Lady Raiders to consecutive 15th District championships. In the district title match, Knight doled out 40 assists and 14 digs, while Rine led the way with 19 digs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BL2G3640-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22653"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WE&#8217;s Jada Knight</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Julia Warren &amp; Caydence Johnson, Franklin-Simpson</strong></p>



<p>Franklin-Simpson returns to the 4th Region Tournament for the first time since 2018 after finishing runner-up in the 13th District. Sophomore libero <strong>Julia Warren</strong> leads the 4th Region in digs with 502. Fellow sophomore <strong>Caydence Johnson</strong> leads the region in service aces with 116 on the season. The Lady Wildcats will look to continue their run as they open up 4th Region play with Warren East at 5:30 PM on Tuesday.</p>



<p><strong>Aubrey Packer &amp; the Whittinghill Sisters, Greenwood</strong></p>



<p>It might not be a true duo with three players included, but it’s hard not to recognize this trio of Lady Gators in 2023. Senior <strong>Aubrey Packer</strong> leads the way with 413 kills in the regular season alone, while the setting duo of <strong>Lila and Samantha Whittinghill</strong> have combined for over 900 assists, each with more than 450 on the season. The freshman Lila also leads the team with nearly 100 service aces.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Ella Pierce &amp; Briley Murray, Russell County</strong></p>



<p>The 16th District champions will face off against Greenwood on Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM in the region tournament’s opening round. Two Lady Laker players were named to both the All-District Team for the regular season and the tournament: sophomore Ella Pierce and senior Briley Murray. Pierce spends her time as the team’s defensive specialist, or libero, while Murray operates on the opposite side as the right-side hitter.</p>



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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sporting Times Top Ten &#8212; Softball Week 7&#160; *Records as of April 25* (Previous Ranking) Outlook: The Lady Spartans have won six straight, outscoring opponents 71-4 over the last two weeks. In a 16-2 win over Greenwood, South Warren scattered 20 hits en route to victory while three different three players tallied three RBI each. Coach Kelly Reynolds’ team travels to Lexington this weekend to participate in the Lafayette Five-Star General Tournament where it will take on some of the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><em></em></strong><strong>Week 7&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>*Records as of April 25* (Previous Ranking)</strong></p>



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<li><strong>South Warren Lady Spartans</strong> 17-2 (1)</li>
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<p>Outlook: The Lady Spartans have won six straight, outscoring opponents 71-4 over the last two weeks. In a 16-2 win over Greenwood, South Warren scattered 20 hits en route to victory while three different three players tallied three RBI each. Coach Kelly Reynolds’ team travels to Lexington this weekend to participate in the <em>Lafayette Five-Star General Tournament</em> where it will take on some of the state’s best teams.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>at Bowling Green (Tuesday), Lexington Catholic, Christian County, &amp; Great Crossing (Saturday at Lafayette)</p>



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<li><strong>Barren County Trojanettes</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>17-1 (3)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Barren County dropped its first game of the season in Week 6 at Butler County, but the Trojanettes rebounded with two impressive victories over teams in our ST Top Ten. Pitcher <strong>Chloe Witcher</strong> is having an outstanding season on the mound with a 15-1 record. The eighth grader has struck out 146 batters in 94 innings and has an ERA of 1.19. Coach Daryl Murphy’s club will also be traveling to Lexington for the <em>Lafayette Five-Star General Tournament</em> this weekend.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule:</strong> Logan County (Friday), Breathitt County &amp; DuPont Manual (Saturday at Lafayette)</p>



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<li><strong>Greenwood Lady Gators</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>10-7 (2)<strong></strong></li>
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<p>Outlook: Since our last poll, the Lady Gators have lost three games against three teams ranked in the state’s top ten. Greenwood (currently ranked ninth in the state coaches’ poll) lost one-run games to #1 Ballard and #8 Madisonville-North Hopkins. <strong>Kayden Murray</strong> has struck out 111 batters in 59.2 innings and has compiled a 6-3 record with an ERA of 1.17.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>Warren Central (Tuesday), Butler County (Thursday), at Muhlenberg County (Saturday)</p>



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<li><strong>Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots</strong><strong> </strong>11-7 (7)<strong></strong></li>
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<p>Outlook: The Lady Patriots picked up an 11-7 win over Warren East to move into second place in the 15th District standings. <strong>Addison Ausbrooks</strong> has led the club on the mound, posting a 6-2 record in eight starts with 42 strikeouts and a 2.32 ERA. Allen County-Scottsville will test themselves against some of the state’s best this weekend in the <em>Lafayette Five-Star General Tournament</em>.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>at Warren East (Tuesday), Westmoreland, TN (Thursday), Scott County &amp; Lafayette (Saturday at Lafayette)</p>



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<li><strong>Warren East Lady Raiders</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>16-10 (4)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Warren East dropped two district games early in Week 6 but rebounded with two victories over Franklin-Simpson and Trinity Whitesville. The Lady Raiders currently have three players batting better than .400 with <strong>Madison Hymer </strong>(.494), <strong>Lydia Jones </strong>(.433), and <strong>Haylie Brasel</strong> (.406) each hitting at an elite clip.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule:</strong> Allen County Scottsville (Tuesday), Glasgow (Thursday)</p>



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<li><strong>Logan County Lady Cougars</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>11-8 (6)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Logan County competed in the Kentucky 2A State Tournament this past weekend, losing to the Christian Academy of Louisville and defeating Perry County Central. <strong>Shayla Johnson</strong> and <strong>Emerson McKinnis</strong> were named to the All-Tournament Team for their performances on the field. The Lady Cougars sit atop the 13th District standings midway through the regular season.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>Franklin-Simpson (Tuesday), at Barren County (Friday), Webster County &amp; Owensboro (Saturday)</p>



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<li><strong>Russellville Lady Panthers</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>13-9 (5)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Russellville will look to right the ship in Week 7 after losing six of eight in early April. The Lady Panthers picked up two wins this past weekend, and they will look to continue the streak with a big week culminating with games in the <em>All-A Classic</em> on Saturday in Owensboro.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>at Todd County Central (Tuesday), Bowling Green (Thursday), vs. Bracken County &amp; Lexington Christian (Saturday in Owensboro)</p>



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<li><strong>Clinton County</strong> <strong>Lady Bulldogs</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>13-9 (9)</li>
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<p>Outlook: The Lady Bulldogs have won four of their last five games, including an 8-6 victory over Warren East on Monday night. <strong>Aubrie Messer </strong>&nbsp;nearly hit for the cycle in the win, going 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, and three runs knocked in as Clinton County picked up arguably its most impressive W of the season.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>Cumberland County (Tuesday), at Metcalfe County (Thursday), Glasgow (Friday)</p>



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<li><strong>Cumberland County Lady Panthers</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>10-10 (NR)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Cumberland County started April by winning ten of its first twelve, but the Lady Panthers have since lost three straight. Coach Rian Craft’s club sits in first place in the 16th District standings however; the team is currently 5-0. They play second-place Clinton County on Tuesday looking to extend its lead in th 16th.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>at Clinton County (Tuesday), Russell County (Thursday), at Adair County (Friday)</p>



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<li><strong>Franklin-Simpson Lady Wildcats</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>9-13 (8)</li>
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<p>Outlook: Franklin-Simpson has won four of its last six games, including two against district foe Todd County Central. <strong>Kloie Smith</strong> is ranked among the state leaders in home runs (6) and RBI (30) midway through the season. <strong>Allie Utley</strong> is batting .433 for the Lady Wildcats, who have a huge district showdown with Logan County on Tuesday night.</p>



<p><strong>Week 7 Schedule: </strong>at Logan County (Tuesday), at Edmonson County (Thursday), at Bowling Green (Friday)</p>



<p><strong>Next Team Up: </strong>Todd County Central</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Girls Basketball By Perry Swack Bowling Green won its fourth-consecutive 4th Region Tournament this March. With the Lady Purples set to graduate their top three scorers, who might we see lift the trophy in 2024? Coach Calvin Head’s team will certainly retool and are expected to contend again, but who will challenge for the title of 4th Region champion? It’s never too early to project what the next season on the hardwood might look like! *Team rosters may change over [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em>Girls Basketball</em></p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p>Bowling Green won its fourth-consecutive 4th Region Tournament this March. With the Lady Purples set to graduate their top three scorers, who might we see lift the trophy in 2024? Coach Calvin Head’s team will certainly retool and are expected to contend again, but who will challenge for the title of 4th Region champion? It’s never too early to project what the next season on the hardwood might look like!</p>



<p>*Team rosters may change over time but this is how they project at the end of the 2022-23 season. Players listed as their 2023-24 class.</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>School </strong>(<strong>2022-23 Record</strong>)</p>



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<li><strong>Barren County</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>28-7</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Abby Varney (Sr), Katie Murphy (Sr), Kaitlyn Elmore (Jr), Katie Geralds (Jr), Taylor Strange (Jr), Ann Ashley Atkinson (So), Mary Warren (So)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Macy Lockhart, Adison Smith</p>



<p>Nearly every player from Piper Lindsey’s rotation will be returning next winter for the Trojanettes including All-Region standout <strong>Abby Varney</strong> and her 16.8 points per game. Barren County will be among the favorites to win its first region title since 2019.</p>



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<li><strong>Bowling Green  </strong>24-11</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Katy Smiley (Jr), JaSiyah Franklin (Sr), Ryleigh Campbell (Sr), Chloe Potter (Sr), NaTaya Wardlow (Jr), Emma Macy (Fr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Meadow Tisdale, Tanaya Bailey, Saniyah Shelton</p>



<p>Bowling Green will lose three players who won four-straight 14th District and 4th Region titles and were each named to the Sporting Times All-Hoops Team; however, the Lady Purples will not have a bare cupboard next winter. Expect Calvin Head and his program to continue contending in the 4th Region with the likes of <strong>JaSiyah Franklin</strong> (7.4 PPG), <strong>Ryleigh Campbell </strong>(7.7 PPG) back from a season-ending injury, and <strong>Katy Smiley </strong>(6.1 PPG). </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22369" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317-770x513.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317-360x240.jpg 360w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317-370x247.jpg 370w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CJ4U2317-293x195.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">JaSiyah Franklin, Bowling Green</figcaption></figure>



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<li><strong>Metcalfe County</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>20-10</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Kassady London (Jr), Anna Blythe (Sr), Aubree Jolly (So), Jozie Allen (Fr), Aubrey Glass (So), Lily Blythe (Fr), Aubrie Compton (So)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: None</p>



<p>Everyone will be set to return for the three-time 16th District champions in 2023-24. <strong>Kassady London</strong> averaged 15.4 points per game this season, while <strong>Anna Blythe</strong> averaged 9.8 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game. The Lady Hornets have reached the region semifinals in each of the last two seasons. Might a championship game appearance be in the cards for 2024?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22320" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935-770x513.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935-360x240.jpg 360w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935-370x247.jpg 370w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1935-293x195.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Metcalfe County&#8217;s Anna Blythe</figcaption></figure>



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<li><strong>Cumberland County</strong><strong></strong> 21-10</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Madi Cooksey (Fr), Abby Morgan (So), Kenzie Willen (Fr), Keagan Walden (So), Graci Craft (Sr), Jayleana Smith (Sr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Carly Nettles, Kendra Coe, Emma Craft</p>



<p>Coming off of a 20-win season and returning six of its top seven scorers, expectations will be high in Cumberland County next winter. <strong>Madi Cooksey</strong> (11.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG) and <strong>Abby Morgan </strong>(10.6 PPG) will be go-to offensive threats for the Lady Panthers as they seek to reach the 4th Region Tournament for the first time since 2015.</p>



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<li><strong>Greenwood</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>15-17</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Leia Trinh (Sr), Jojo McCorkle (Sr), Ella Whittle (Sr), Avery Overmohle (Sr), Alex Doig (Sr), Gracyn Nealon (Jr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Kayla Grant, Jessica Peterson</p>



<p>For the first time in eight seasons, the Lady Gators will take the floor with someone other than Zach Simpson on the sideline. Greenwood will return a majority of its rotation, including All-Region performer <strong>Leia Trinh </strong>who led the 4th Region with 19 points per game.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22309" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455-770x513.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455-360x240.jpg 360w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455-370x247.jpg 370w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U8455-293x195.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Greenwood&#8217;s Leia Trinh</figcaption></figure>



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<li><strong>South Warren</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>17-14</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> McLaine Hudson (So), Grace Maxwell (Sr), Kiah Mitchell (Sr), Ashley Overbay (Jr), Alexis Martin (Sr), Jenna Lindsey (Jr), Jooniper Strow (8th)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Gracie Hodges, Lydia Frank, Mila Munrath, TyKeidra Garrett</p>



<p>The Lady Spartans will lose three of their top four scorers from this season; however, they will return <strong>McLaine Hudson</strong> and her 11.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. In a much more wide-open 14th District, South will like its chances to reach the 4th Region Tournament for the second time in three seasons.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22307" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781-770x513.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781-360x240.jpg 360w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781-370x247.jpg 370w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U4781-293x195.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">South Warren&#8217;s McLaine Hudson</figcaption></figure>



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<li><strong>Franklin-Simpson</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>17-10</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Katelyn McAlister (Sr), Kloie Smith (So), Lyniah Brown (Jr), Jasmine Savage (Jr), Naja Nolan (Jr), Vanessa Ray (Jr), Jayden Spears (Sr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Hadley Turner, Malyea Partinger, Ashanti Johnson, Jakaya Warfield</p>



<p>Franklin-Simpson will return three of its top four scorers from a team that went undefeated against district opponents in the regular season. <strong>Katelyn McAlister</strong> will be charged with leading Ashley Taylor’s squad after averaging 7.9 points per game this season and hitting 59 three-pointers.</p>



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<li><strong>Russellville</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>16-15</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Lareesha Cawthorn (Jr), Ja’eda Poindexter (So), M’Riyah Boyd (8th)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: A’miyah Collier, Jaylah Kees, Kilby Long, Brinley Mason, Jordin Morris</p>



<p>In Orlando Hayden’s first season at the helm, the Lady Panthers won their first district championship since 1999 and first game in the region tournament since 1993. What can we expert for an encore? Russellville loses three of its top four scorers but will return 13th District Player of the Year <strong>Lareesha Cawthorn</strong>. The upcoming junior led the region in rebounding at 13.1 and was second in scoring at 17.5 points per game.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="533" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-22296" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CJ4U1422-1-293x195.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Russellville&#8217;s Lareesha Cawthorn</figcaption></figure>



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<li><strong>Allen County-Scottsville</strong><strong> </strong>12-13</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Avery Morris (Fr), Jayleigh Steenbergen (Sr), Aubrie Naiser (Jr), Clara Berry (Sr), Ally Anderson (Jr), Allison Ford (So), Sarah Wright (Sr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Jaylee Covington</p>



<p>Allen County-Scottsville will return its entire rotation outside of <strong>Jaylee Covington</strong> next winter. Led by <strong>Avery Morris </strong>(14.6 PPG) and <strong>Jayleigh Steenbergen</strong> (12 PPG, 6 RPG), the Lady Patriots will be trying to get back to the 4th Region Tournament for the first time since the 2015-16 season.</p>



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<li><strong>&nbsp;Logan County</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>18-14</li>
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<p><strong>Returning:</strong> Nora Epley (Sr), Emily Borders (Sr), TaKyiah Mason (Jr), Brenley Adler (8th), Emerson McKinnis (Sr), Kyla Bilyeu (Jr), Reese Wetton (Fr), Aubreanna Evans (Sr)</p>



<p><strong>Departing</strong>: Gracie Borders</p>



<p>Logan County will be set to return its entire team aside from All-Region performer <strong>Gracie Borders</strong>. The Lady Cougars will turn to its senior trio of <strong>Nora Epley</strong> (9 PPG, 64 three-pointers), <strong>Emerson McKinnis</strong> (5.5 RPG) and <strong>Emily Borders</strong> (7 PPG) to help the program win its first district title since 2020.</p>


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					<description><![CDATA[<p>15th District Girls Basketball Tournament Preview February 20-23 – Warren East High School 2022 Champion – Barren County&#160; 4th Region Player of the Year Raven Ennis was held to only nine points but Barren County cruised to its fifth-straight district championship in a 54-30 victory over Monroe County. Macy Lockhart led the way with 13 points, while Paisley Ford hit three three-pointers and scored 13 points in the Lady Falcons final 15th District game. Last Five Championship Games 2022 – [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>15th District Girls Basketball Tournament Preview</p>



<p><strong>February 20-23 – Warren East High School</strong></p>



<p><strong>2022 Champion – Barren County&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>4th Region Player of the Year <strong>Raven Ennis </strong>was held to only nine points but Barren County cruised to its fifth-straight district championship in a 54-30 victory over Monroe County. <strong>Macy Lockhart</strong> led the way with 13 points, while <strong>Paisley Ford</strong> hit three three-pointers and scored 13 points in the Lady Falcons final 15th District game.</p>



<p><strong>Last Five Championship Games</strong></p>



<p>2022 – Barren County over Monroe County</p>



<p>2016 – Barren County over Glasgow</p>



<p>2020 – Barren County over Glasgow&nbsp;</p>



<p>2019 – Barren County over Glasgow</p>



<p>2018 – Barren County over Glasgow</p>



<p><strong>Schedule</strong></p>



<p>Monday, February 20 @ 6:00pm – #1 Barren County vs. #4 Warren East</p>



<p>Tuesday, February 21 @ 7:45pm – #2 Allen County-Scottsville vs. #3 Glasgow</p>



<p>Thursday, February 23 @ 6:00pm – Championship Game</p>



<p><strong>#1 – Barren County (24-6)</strong></p>



<p><strong>How They Can Win</strong></p>



<p>Unblemished in its last 32 district games, Barren County will look to add to its impressive record at Warren East High this week. The Trojanettes won each of their six district games by an average of 16.9 points per game. Led by junior <strong>Abby Varney’s</strong> 16.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, coach Piper Lindsey hopes her club will use its stingy team defense to win a sixth-consecutive district championship. Barren is ranked fourth in the state in points allowed per game (36.9). Between Varney, <strong>Katie Murphy, </strong>and <strong>Katie Gearlds</strong>, the squad is confident it can lock up any team it faces.</p>



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<p><strong>#2 – Allen County-Scottsville (12-12)</strong></p>



<p><strong>How They Can Win</strong></p>



<p>Despite splitting the season series with Glasgow, the Lady Patriots have to be feeling confident about their chances to reach the district finals for the first time since 2016. Coach Greg Dunn’s squad closed the regular season with five wins in its final six games. Four players average in double figures, led by eighth-grader <strong>Avery Morris’ </strong>14.5 points per game. Senior <strong>Jaylee Covington</strong> is averaging 10.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest. The balance on offense ensures that ACS will have multiple ways to score if one of its top scorers has an off night.</p>



<p><strong><br></strong><strong>#3 – Glasgow (13-16)</strong></p>



<p><strong>How They Can Win</strong></p>



<p>Glasgow will be hoping that the adage about the postseason being “A New Season” rings true after dropping nine of its final eleven games to end the regular season. The Scotties will likely go as far as their talented duo of senior <strong>Mia Cassady </strong>and junior <strong>Khloe Hale</strong> can take them. Cassady is one of the state’s top three-point shooters, knocking down nearly 80 so far this season. Hale is among the region leaders in rebounds at 9.1 per game.  A win over ACS would give Glasgow its fifth district championship game in six seasons.</p>



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<p><strong>#4 – Warren East (7-21)</strong></p>



<p><strong>How They Can Win</strong></p>



<p>Warren East hosts the 15th District Tournament in its inaugural season hoping it can upset the favorite and five-time defending champions. A young team with only three seniors on the roster, five players average at least five points per game. Sophomore guard <strong>Sam Carver</strong> leads the team in scoring at 6.2 points per game and is shooting nearly 76% from the free-throw line. Coach Jenny Neville and her club will be hoping for some postseason magic at home this week.</p>





<p><strong>Prediction</strong></p>



<p>Barren County is the favorite to win the 15<sup>th</sup> District Tournament and will be among the favorites to win the 4th Region Tournament next week at Diddle Arena should they qualify. Despite its lack of scoring firepower, the Trojanettes commitment to team defense, ability to put teams away, and timely free throw shooting (28th statewide in %) make them my pick to win a sixth-straight title. In the 2-3 matchup, the Lady Patriots are oozing with momentum and I predict it will carry on in a victory over the Lady Scotties. Allen County-Scottsville will be back in the region tournament for the first time since 2016.</p>



<p><strong>Champion – Barren County</strong></p>
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<p>Presenting Sponsors: South Central Bank, Halton, Dollar General, CPC Commodities, Studle Financial</p>



<p>Hosted by Allen County-Scottsville High School</p>



<p>By <strong>Donnie Meador</strong></p>



<p>The 26th Lady Invitational of the South&#8212;-presented by South Central Bank, Halton, Dollar General, CPC Commodities, and girls’ basketball Financial Services&#8212;will tip off Tuesday, December 27 at Allen County-Scottsville High School in Scottsville Kentucky. Start of play will mark the resumption of a prestigious Kentucky girls basketball tournament following a 14-year absence from the girls’ basketball landscape.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; For over two decades, the LIS was an annual event featuring top teams and players from across the Commonwealth and even nation. However, in 2009, officials opted to discontinue the LIS as an girls-only 16-team tournament, opting for two eighth-team events featuring girls and boys. Last spring, Allen County-Scottsville coach Greg Dunn elected to resume the LIS in much the same format as in years past.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The 2022 LIS field includes a mixture of tradition-rich programs and up-and-coming schools from Kentucky and Tennessee. In addition, the LIS will display the talents of dozens of strong women’s basketball players who entertain hopes of playing basketball at the next level.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The four-day tournament at AC-SH tips off at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, as <strong>Central Hardin </strong>(1-5) and <strong>Green Hill</strong> (3-6) battle.Central Hardin is rebuilding following a 23-win 21-22 season. This year, the Lady Bruins are led by sophomores Juliana Stith (11.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg) and Khania Jones (10.5 ppg, 11.2 rpg). Aubrey Blankenship leads Green Hill, located in Mt. Juliet Tennessee. The Samford signee has averaged over 16 points per game the past two seasons and passed the 1,000 career scoring mark late last season. The Hawks are under the leadership pf first year coach Joseph Simmons who coached Marshall County a decade ago and has a career won-loss record of 330-123.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The LIS’s second game pits <strong>Murfreesboro Central Magnet</strong> (6-3) against <strong>Greenwood</strong> (5-0) from nearby Bowling Green. Central Magnet was 24-7 last season with Olivia Hart&#8212;who has committed to DePauw University&#8212; leading the way at 17 ppg and 7.7 rpg. Lipscomb commit Addison Melton (13.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg), sophomore Bethany Jackson (3.5 ppg), and senior Reese Carlisle (2.0 ppg) are expected to step up their play this season for the Tigers. Greenwood (5-0) has started the 22-23 season 5-0. Senior Kayla Grant leads the Lady Gators. Grant averaged 21.6 points and 15 rebounds per game over the team’s first five games. Junior Leia Trinh adds 16.8 points per game this season after averaging 23.1 points last season as a sophomore. &nbsp;</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The afternoon session starts at 12:45 when <strong>Westmoreland</strong> (7-3) faces <strong>Daviess County</strong> (2-4). Westmoreland is a perennial Class 2A power, which posted an impressive 29-4 season last year. The Lady Eagles won district and regional crowns to advance to their ninth state tournament in program history. Westmoreland is led by seniors Mallory Cassetty (15.0 ppg) and Anna Creasy (12.0 ppg). Daviess County is an up-and-coming Region 3 team led by a pair of solid players. Senior ADylan Ayer averages 16.8 ppg and 6.6 rpg while sophomore Zoey Beehn chips in 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds.</p>



<p><img decoding="async" width="96" height="96" src="">&nbsp;&nbsp; The final upper bracket game will see<strong> Barren County</strong> and<strong> Calloway County </strong>face off at 2:15. The Trojanettes have started the year 6-0 behind the play of Abigail Varney. The senior is averaging 15.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg through six contests. Senior Macy Lockhart adds 8.5 points with sophomore Katie Gearlds scoring 6.3 points and grabbing 5.2 rebounds. Calloway County is led by the play of freshman Sayley Lowe who holds a 16.8 scoring average and 6.6 rebounds per game average in the young season.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Franklin County</strong> (5-0) and<strong> Clarksville Northwest</strong> (2-7) tip at 4:00 p.m. in bottom bracket games. Franklin County&#8212;ranked ninth this week in Kentucky the first AP poll of the year&#8212;has four players averaging nine or more points a game. Leading the way are 6’1” junior Rachel Shropshire (10.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and 6’0” sophomore Juliana Frazee (10.4 ppg, 9.0 rpg). Northwest was a 23-game winner last season. The Lady Vikings return seniors Emiyah Cobb (11.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg last year) and Jada Brooks (5.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg).</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday at 5:30 will see<strong> Marshall County</strong> (3-3) and <strong>Red Boiling Springs</strong> (5-0) in action. Both teams are led by first-year coaches. The Lady Marshalls return one player, senior Mia Teague, from last year’s 21-6 squad. This year, sophomore Laken Schruader leads the team in scoring at 9.2 points per game. Marshall County is Kentucky’s winningest program, having amassed 1,173 wins since 1974. The Benton school has 24 regional titles. Red Boiling Springs started this season 5-0. The Lady Dawgs return three starters who helped the team to a 24-8 worksheet. Senior Claire Fleming averaged 19.5 ppg, senior Bree Thompson added 11 points and sophomore Chloe Powell contributed 9.5 points.&nbsp;</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The 7:15 game features<strong> Springfield </strong>(2-5) against host <strong>Allen County-Scottsville</strong> (2-2). Springfield is a rising program. The Lady Yellow Jackets return three starters on a building team. Senior Kielee Bradley, senior Tainya Partee, and junior Rayne Erickson form the nucleus of the squad. Four players with unique skills lead AC-S. Senior Jayleigh Covington averages 12.5 points and 13.2 rebounds. Junior Jayleigh Steenbergen adds 12 points per game while sophomore Aubrie Naiser is averaging 8.5 points. Eighth-grader Avery Morris leads the Lady Patriots in scoring (12.8 ppg). The tradition rich AC-S program started the season with an overall program record of 856-501.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The nightcap pits <strong>Owensboro</strong> (5-1) against <strong>South Laurel</strong> (4-2). Junior ALyrica Hughes who is averaging 15.7 points and 6.0 rebounds leads Owensboro. The up-and-coming Lady Devils return five starters from last year and expect to be strong Region 3 contenders. South Laurel features senior Emily Cox who has started the 22-23 season averaging 26.3 points and 6.5 rebounds.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Play continues on December 28 and December 29 with loser and winner bracket games starting at 9:30 at Patriot Gym. The final four games will be on December 30. Admission is $10 per person and $5 for students over age six. Follow the Lady Invitational of the South on Twitter for tournament information, results, and updates.</p>
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<p><strong>4<sup>th</sup> Region Softball Tournament Preview</strong></p>



<p><strong>By Perry Swack</strong></p>



<p><strong>June 5-7 – WKU Softball Complex</strong></p>



<p><strong>2019 Champion – Warren East</strong></p>



<p>Warren East defeated South Warren, 6-3, to win the region title and begin its march to the state championship game. The Lady Raiders sprayed twelve hits on the evening, led by <strong>Katie Gardner’s </strong>two-hit performance and a home run. Gardner also pitched a complete game two-hitter and struck out twelve batters as East won its second-consecutive 4<sup>th</sup> Region crown.</p>



<p><strong>Last Five Championship Games</strong></p>



<p>2019 – Warren East over South Warren</p>



<p>2018 – Warren East over South Warren</p>



<p>2017 – South Warren over Warren East</p>



<p>2016 – South Warren over Greenwood</p>



<p>2015 – Warren East over South Warren</p>



<p><strong>Schedule</strong></p>



<p>Quarterfinals – WKU</p>



<p>June 5 @ 1:00pm – Cumberland County (18-11) vs. Warren East (23-13)</p>



<p>June 5 @ 3:00pm – Barren County (25-7) vs. Russellville (21-16)</p>



<p>June 5 @ 5:00pm – Logan County (18-14) vs. Allen County-Scottsville (21-12)</p>



<p>June 5 @ 7:00pm – South Warren (33-1) vs. Clinton County (17-13)</p>



<p>Semifinals – WKU</p>



<p>June 6 @ 2:00pm – Cumberland/WE Winner vs. Barren/RHS Winner</p>



<p>June 6 @ 4:00pm – Logan/ACS Winner vs. South/Clinton Winner</p>



<p>Championship – WKU</p>



<p>June 7 @ 7:00pm – Semifinal Winners</p>



<p><strong>Cumberland County (18-11)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>One of the hottest teams in the field, the Lady Panthers enter the region tournament on a nine-game winning streak. Rian Craft’s club entered the 16<sup>th</sup> District Tournament as the 3-seed but won both games to win their first district championship since 2015. <strong>Carly Nettles</strong> has led the way for Cumberland County, batting .490 with 50 hits, 53 RBI, and 12 doubles. The path to a long tournament for the Lady Panthers will be centered in putting up runs. The squad scored at least seven runs in eight of their final nine games.</p>



<p>Player to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p><strong>Erica Branham</strong> has had an outstanding season on the mound. The seventh grader is 8-0 with 49 strikeouts, an ERA of 0.90, and only six earned runs in 46.2 innings of work. Her ability to get hitters out in tight spots will be paramount for Cumberland to knock off Warren East.</p>



<p><strong>Warren East (23-13)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>The two-time defending region champion will not fear any team, even after losing 11-1 to South Warren in the district championship game. Two seasons ago, the Lady Raiders lost the Lady Spartans, 12-2, in the district finale before flipping the script on their rivals in the region finale. This Warren East team is built upon a deep lineup and a stud on the mound. <strong>Lucy Patterson</strong> and <strong>Emma Young </strong>are batting .479 as Patterson is among the state leaders in total hits with 56. If the Lady Raiders can get to the final game on Monday, they will believe in their ability to pull off the upset.</p>



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<p>Player to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>It goes without saying how dominant <strong>Emma Markham</strong> has been on the mound for the Lady Raiders. The junior has pitched 171.2 innings, struck out 300 batters (with only 31 walks), amassed a record of 19-8, and an ERA of 1.30. When she’s on, hitters must beware.</p>



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<p><strong><br>Barren County (25-7)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>Barren County was downright dominant in the 15<sup>th</sup> District this year, going undefeated en route to a second-straight district title. The Trojanettes also went 17-4 against 4<sup>th</sup> Region opponents and put together two separate win streaks of at least eight games. <strong>Lara Simmons</strong> and <strong>Katie Murphy</strong> are having outstanding seasons on the diamond. Simmons is batting .443 with 51 hits, 32 hits, and 12 doubles. Murphy is hitting .432 with 48 hits, 51 runs, eight triples, and is 21-for-21 on stolen base attempts.</p>



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<p>Player to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>For as dominant as Emma Markham has been for Warren East, <strong>Lilie Broady</strong> has been neck-and-neck with her in nearly every pitching category. Broady leads the region in wins with 22 and is second in innings pitched with 169.1. The junior pitcher has allowed only 50 earned runs on the season, struck out 167 batters, and holds an ERA of 2.07.</p>



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<p><strong>Russellville (21-16)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>Russellville started the season 11-2 but lost five of their final six games, including the 13<sup>th</sup> District championship to Logan County in a shootout, 18-14. The Lady Panthers’ ability to make a deep run will be in their ability to put runs on the board. In their last four wins, they scored at least ten runs in every single game. Comparatively, RHS failed to score more than three runs in three of their last four losses.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="800" height="568" src="https://stfanclub.comwp-content/uploads/2021/05/GTUoNkH.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-20981" srcset="https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GTUoNkH.jpg 800w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GTUoNkH-300x213.jpg 300w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GTUoNkH-770x547.jpg 770w, https://stfanclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GTUoNkH-293x208.jpg 293w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption>Photo provided by RHS Softball</figcaption></figure>



<p>Players to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>Sophomore <strong>Amiyah Collier</strong> has been a one-woman wrecking machine for the Lady Panthers this season. At the plate, she leads the team with 51 runs, 49 hits, 32 RBI, five triples, a .415 batting average, and a region-best 11 home runs. On the mound, she has 11 wins and struck out 133 batters in 155 innings over 20 starts with an ERA of 4.06.</p>



<p><strong>Logan County (18-14)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>Logan County went a perfect 8-0 in district play this season and capped it off with its second-straight district title. Mark Wood’s club started out 4-6 but rallied to win five of its final seven games to enter the region tournament on a tear. The Lady Cougars can make a deep run with the likes of <strong>Kaylin Page </strong>and <strong>Emerson McKinnis</strong> doing damage at the plate. Page is batting .464 with 52 hits and 15 doubles, while McKinnis is batting .431 with 40 RBI and a whopping 10 home runs.</p>



<p>Players to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>The pitching duo of <strong>Shayla Johnson</strong> and <strong>Shelby Greetings</strong> has pitched in nearly every game for the Lady Cougars. Johnson has seven wins, 60 strikeouts, and a 4.25 ERA in 85.2 innings pitched. Greetings is 8-4 with a 3.75 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 84 innings.</p>



<p><strong>Allen County-Scottsville (21-12)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>Allen County-Scottsville started the season 9-3 but lost three of its final four games (five of six if you do not count the two ties at the <em>Meade County Mighty May Matchup</em>), including an 11-6 decision in the district title game to Barren County. Those struggles aside, the Lady Patriots have won of the state’s most prolific offenses with three players in the top 20 in hits and two in the top 11 in doubles. Furthermore, they are ranked in the top 25 as a team in batting average (.393), hits (369), and doubles (75). If the bats stay alive, ACS can go far.</p>



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<p>Player to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>It seems like a disservice to not mention <strong>Taylor Gregory </strong>or <strong>Bailey Ausbrooks</strong> when mentioning players to keep an eye on for ACS; however, <strong>Hadley Borders</strong> is who I will be watching at the region tournament. The seventh grader leads the team with a .513 batting average, 59 hits, and 50 runs. She also has recorded 17 doubles and stolen a team-best 19 bases.</p>



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<p><strong>South Warren (33-1)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>The Lady Spartans, ranked #1 in the state and top-20 nationally, are the heavy favorites to win their first region title since 2017. Kelly Reynolds’ club enters the field with sixteen-straight wins to their name. Although a record of 33-1 speaks for itself, South has not rolled over every team its faced. They have been challenged, with ten games being decided by two runs or less. The club is 9-1 in such games, meaning they won’t feel out of place should any of their region tournament games come down to the final inning. With eight players batting at least .333, the team has supreme confidence in its lineup from top to bottom.</p>



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<p>Players to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>With a deep roster like South Warren, it is easy to name any number of players that are having outstanding years. When watching the Lady Spartans, you are remiss to not mention the pitching/hitting efforts of <strong>Emily Reynolds</strong> and <strong>Selynna Metcalfe</strong>, as well as the tear that <strong>Caroline Pitcock </strong>has been on at the plate this season. Reynolds is 14-1 on the mound with 112 strikeouts and a 1.67 ERA to go along with a .418 average and 51 hits at the plate. Metcalfe is 10-0 on the mound with five saves and 55 strikeouts, as well as a 0.90 ERA. She has hit ten home runs, 12 doubles, and knocked in 39 runs. Meanwhile, Pitcock has belted out a region-best 60 hits to go with 40 RBI, 12 doubles, nine home runs, and a batting average of .531.</p>



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<p><strong>Clinton County (17-13)</strong></p>



<p>How They Can Win</p>



<p>Despite going 0-6 in district play in the regular season, the Lady Bulldogs flipped the script and knocked off previously undefeated Metcalfe County to qualify for their first region tournament since 2014. Coach Bobby Evans’ club won five of its final seven games to end the season and will be looking to play spoiler against the state’s top team in South Warren. They feature the region’s best batting average at .401 (ranked 15<sup>th</sup> in the state) and are ranked fifth statewide in doubles with 80. The club’s 338 hits are also among the state’s best. Could they pull off the biggest upset of them all?</p>



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<p>Player to Keep an Eye on</p>



<p>For the Lady Bulldogs to make some noise, they will need a big tournament from <strong>Ella Marlow</strong>. The sophomore is batting a team-best .473 and has 44 hits, 35 runs, 31 RBI, and 17 doubles. Marlow went 3-for-4 with a triple in Clinton’s upset win over Metcalfe.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Handicapping the Field for the 4th Region Softball Championship By Perry Swack Favorite South Warren The Lady Spartans are the favorite to win their first region championship since 2017. South Warren was 28-1 at the time of publication and had won eleven-straight games. Coach Kelly Reynolds’ club was ranked #1 in the state at the time of this writing, even making an appearance in various national polls. This club has all the tools to make a deep run through the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em>Handicapping the Field for the 4<sup>th</sup> Region Softball Championship</em></p>



<p>By Perry Swack</p>



<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><u>Favorite</u></strong></p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>South Warren</strong></p>



<p>The Lady Spartans are the favorite to win their first region championship since 2017. South Warren was 28-1 at the time of publication and had won eleven-straight games. Coach Kelly Reynolds’ club was ranked #1 in the state at the time of this writing, even making an appearance in various national polls. This club has all the tools to make a deep run through the 4<sup>th</sup> Region and state tournament. <strong>Emily Reynolds</strong> and <strong>Selynna Metcalfe</strong> have had outstanding seasons on the mound and at the plate.</p>



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<p> At the time of publication, Reynolds was 11-1 with a 1.69 ERA in 74.2 innings pitched with 87 strikeouts. Metcalfe was 7-0 with a 1.12 ERA and 46 strikeouts. At the plate, Reynolds was batting .412, while Metcalfe was hitting .404 with a team-leading 11 doubles and seven home runs. <strong>Caroline Pitcock </strong>was batting a whopping .559 with 52 hits, 34 RBI, and seven home runs. In 2017, the Lady Spartans finished third in the state tournament. The 2021 version can certainly make it that far and beyond should they qualify with a region title.</p>



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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><u>Contenders</u></strong></p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Greenwood</strong></p>



<p>Greenwood has been ranked within the top 20 of the state rankings all season and are certainly a contender for the 4<sup>th</sup> Region title. The Lady Gators have played one of the state’s toughest schedules, picking up wins against some of the state’s elite like Ballard, Male, McCracken County, Central Hardin, and Christian County. <strong>Josi Morrison</strong> has been on fire at the plate, batting .341 with nine doubles, eight home runs, and 34 RBI. <strong>Allison Bush</strong> leads the team on the mound, racking up a record of 14-3 at the time of publication with 141 strikeouts in 99.2 innings pitched. Coach Taylor Proctor’s club split with Warren East in the regular season, trading 3-0 wins. It will likely come down to a Gator-Raider battle to see who qualifies for the region tournament.</p>



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<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Warren East</strong></p>



<p>The two-time defending champion Warren East Lady Raiders started the season ranked among the state’s elite after reaching consecutive state championship games in 2018 and 2019. The squad started the season 12-4 but struggled in early May – losing five out of seven games. <strong>Emma Markham</strong> has been a strikeout machine, ranking in the state’s top six in both total Ks (251) and Ks/7 innings (12.76). Her earned run average is also one of the state’s best at 1.37. <strong>Emma Young</strong> is batting .481 with 37 hits, 24 RBI, and 11 doubles, while <strong>Lucy Patterson </strong>is batting .454 with a team-leading 44 hits to go with nine doubles and three triples. In 97 at-bats, Patterson has only struck out twice. As noted above, the Lady Raider’s postseason hopes will likely come down to a game in the district tournament against Greenwood. From there, this team can do some serious damage.</p>



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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><u>Sleepers</u></strong></p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Barren County</strong></p>



<p>Barren County last reached the region semifinals in 2017 after blanking Logan County, 3-0, before being ousted by Warren East. This Trojanette club is looking to win consecutive 15<sup>th</sup> District titles in at least the last 23 years (the earliest KHSAA provides historical data). They will have the ability to achieve that feat as the #1 seed in the district tournament. Coach Daryl Murphy’s club started the season 9-0 and put together a separate win streak of eight games that spanned late April into early May. The Trojanettes are incredibly balanced up and down their lineup with seven players logging 20 hits while batting over .300 at the time of publication. <strong>Lara Simmons</strong> leads the team at .429 with 36 hits, while <strong>Katie Murphy</strong> is batting .378 and leads the team in runs scored (37), triples (5), and is a perfect 15-for-15 on stolen bases. <strong>Lilie Broady</strong> has been the season’s ace with a 17-4 record, 1.97 ERA, and 135 strikeouts in 128 innings pitched. The Trojanettes are a sleeper to the crown and have a chance to make some noise at WKU.</p>



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<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Allen County-Scottsville</strong></p>



<p>The Lady Patriots are a sleeper to the 4<sup>th</sup> Region crown in large part due to their consistency at the plate. As a team, ACS is ranked statewide in batting average, hits, and doubles. Coach Brad Bonds’ club was in the top 15 in all three categories at the time of publication. They are led by <strong>Taylor Gregory</strong>, <strong>Hadley Borders</strong>, and <strong>Bailey Ausbrooks</strong>. The trio has combined for nearly 150 hits and 100 RBI. They are all three batting at least .484, led by Gregory’s .534 average. In doubles, Borders had 17, while Ausbrooks leads the team with six home runs. Gregory has been the team’s top pitcher as well, going 109.2 innings through the first 25 games with a 13-6 record and a 3.00 ERA. The Lady Patriots have already posted two five-game win streaks on the year. If they can get their bats going in the postseason, they can ride them as far as any team.</p>



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<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Russellville</strong></p>



<p>Russellville has only made one region tournament appearance since 2006; however, the Lady Panthers have looked impressive in 2021, racking up 20 wins in their first 30 games. After starting the season 7-1 and 12-2, coach Ryan Davenport’s club began to turn some heads. <strong>Amiyah Collier</strong> leads the team at the plate and on the mound. The sophomore leads Russellville in hits, runs, RBI, triples, and home runs. She is also batting .371. On the mound she had pitched 111 innings through her first 24 games, striking out 117 with an ERA of 2.77. RHS has played well against some of the region’s elite but has struggled against district competition. Their chance at a deep run in the 4<sup>th</sup> Region Tournament will come down to a district semifinal game with Franklin-Simpson who has already beaten them twice this season.</p>



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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><u>Dark Horses</u></strong></p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Logan County</strong></p>



<p>Logan County’s record may be around .500, but the Lady Cougars definitely have enough pop to make a run at region. Coach Mark Wood’s club has played a tough schedule and has picked up wins over Greenwood and Russellville (twice). Logan County is first in the region with 24 home runs, one above Barren County’s 23. <strong>Emerson McKinnis</strong> leads the team with eight bombs, while <strong>Grace Mefford</strong> has knocked out six. <strong>Kaylin Page</strong> leads the team in runs, hits, doubles, and a batting average of .500 at the time of publication. In 2019, the Lady Cougars dispatched of Metcalfe County before nearly toppling South Warren in the semifinals. They will look to go deep again in 2021.</p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Metcalfe County</strong></p>



<p>As the favorite to win the 16<sup>th</sup> District, Metcalfe County is also a dark horse to win the 4<sup>th</sup> Region championship. The Lady Hornets were one of three teams to go undefeated in district play this season along with South Warren and Logan County. <strong>Braelyn Davis</strong> has continued her hot streak at the plate, batting .500 with 38 hits and 13 doubles in the regular season. <strong>Bailee Garrett</strong> batted .400 with 32 RBI, while pitching over 110 innings and going 11-5 with a .406 ERA. The Lady Hornets last reached the region semifinals in 2011.</p>



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<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Russell County</strong></p>



<p>Russell County started the season 8-1 behind the timely hitting of <strong>Sophie Shearer</strong> and <strong>Emma Popplewell</strong> among others. Shearer is batting .500 while leading the team in hits (33) and RBI (29). Popplewell is nearly batting .400 and has knocked in 25 runs and scored 20 of her own. The Lady Lakers will look to recreate the magic of 2015 when they reached the region semifinals.</p>



<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Bowling Green</strong></p>



<p>Bowling Green started the season 1-11 and seemed destined for a losing season; but then something changed. The Lady Purples caught fire, winning ten of their next eleven games, including wins over Warren East, Apollo, and Logan County. <strong>Kendle White</strong> leads the team in runs, hits, RBI, doubles, and triples. <strong>Tanaya Bailey</strong> leads the team in batting average at .476. It would seemingly take a herculean effort over South Warren to reach the region tournament, but if they did, anything’s possible. The Lady Purples are looking for their first region appearance since 2013 (when they reached the championship game).</p>



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<p style="font-size:28px"><strong>Franklin-Simpson</strong></p>



<p>Franklin-Simpson lost five of its first seven games but steadied the ship with wins over Calloway County, Great Crossing, Bowling Green, and Russellville (twice). <strong>Kaeleigh Tuck</strong> has been the leader of the offense, batting .427 with 44 hits, 30 RBI, and 14 doubles at the time of publication. <strong>Allie Utley</strong> has stolen 22 bases on the year, while <strong>Sherrekia Kitchens</strong> has 26 runs, 27 RBI, and four home runs. The Lady Wildcats’ season will come down to a district semifinal showdown with Russellville, where Franklin will look to make its eleventh-straight region tournament appearance.</p>
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