Lady Cats Win Over Greenwood 53-40

Katie Lindsey dribbles against Greenwood defenders.

Darren Doyle, story: Alyssa Doyle, photos:
A strong defensive effort helped the Lady Cats get an early lead and fend off a big third quarter run from the Greenwood Lady Gators Friday night in Bowling Green in a 53-40 Edmonson County win.

It was the fourth win in six days for Edmonson County. The Lady Cats held the Lady Gators to only one basket in the first quarter, taking a 17-2 lead going into the second. Greenwood finally started putting some offense on the board but their early deficit allowed Edmonson County to take a 30-15 lead into the locker room at the half.

Emma Rose Vincent (30) drives against Greenwood's Anne Lasley (23).

Greenwood came out strong in the third quarter with defensive pressure. Edmonson County forced a few shots and committed some turnovers, which allowed the Lady Gators to cut the lead to 36-28 in a Greenwood 17-6 quarter.

Strong drives and good ball handling helped the Lady Cats the rest of the way and a few foul shots in the final couple minutes sealed the win for Edmonson County.

The Lady Cats were led by Katie Lindsey's 16 points and 5 assists. Lauren Ballance added 12 and 6 rebounds, and Emma Rose Vincent had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Macie McCombs had 7 points, Lily Jayne Vincent had 4 points, Madison Harrison added 2 points and 9 rebounds, and Paige Wolfe had 2 points 

Edmonson County is now 18-10 on the season. They will now prepare for the District 12 Tournament, where they have the number one seed. They are scheduled to take on Whitesville-Trinity in the first game on Monday with a 6pm tip off.

The Lady Cats have the opportunity to be the only girls' team in school history to win three consecutive district championships.