Lady Cats, Wildcats Both Help Spoil Butler County Homecoming

Lady Cats Win 49-32, Wildcats Win 84-58

Edmonson County's Tyler Wilson dunks against Butler County in an 84-58 win.

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Butler County's homecoming ceremony didn't shine as bright as Lady Bear and Bear fans had hoped as the traveling Lady Cats and Wildcats put a damper on things with two big Edmonson County district wins.

The Wildcats jumped into the fast lane and went "hammer down," right out of the gate, as they finished the first quarter with a 29-13 lead. Daylen Cook's lob pass from outside the three-point line to a flying Ty Wilson in the first ended in a two-handed jam that got Cats fans on their feet.

Edmonson led by 19 at the half. Despite a big third quarter run by Butler County where they shot 9/12 from the field (75%) which included four 3-pointers that cut the lead to 7, Edmonson County was able to stretch the lead back out for a big 84-58 win. 

Tyler Wilson led the offense with 23 points and 6 rebounds, Cook had 15, all three-pointers, Braden Wright had 15, Blayne Deweese scored 13 points, Owen Ruth had 7, Aidan Meredith had 4, Sawyer Simmons had 3, and Jonah Massey and Eli Prunty each had 2.

Shelby Sowders (50) puts up a shot against a Butler County defender.

The girls fought through a very physical and determined Lady Bears team in their 49-32 win. Butler County is ranked #8 in the state in team rebounds and the Lady Cats knew it would be a challenge to keep them off the glass, however, the girls rose to the occasion and out-rebounded them 37-32, which is seven below Butler's average. 

Cold shooting hindered the Lady Cats during the first half, making only 31% of their shots, but Butler County was even colder, shooting only 25%. Edmonson only led 21-19 at the half. A big third quarter run helped get Edmonson in the fast lane with three consecutive three-pointers and a seven-point lead going into the fourth, where they held on to win.

Edmonson was led by Cariann Williams with 20 points and 14 rebounds, Addison Spainhoward had 9 points and 5 rebounds, Shelby Sowders had 7 points and 12 rebounds, Jocelyn Decker had 7 points and 3 rebounds, and Haley Hill had 3 points.

The Lady Cats are now 10-5 on the season and have won their last four games. They are scheduled to take on McLean County today in Muhlenberg County at the Farmer's Bank and Trust Lady Mustangs Classic at noon.