BUCKELEY’S CREEK, Ky. (WMDJ) – The Johnson Central press caused 31 Prestonsburg turnovers as the Lady Eagles ended Prestonsburg’s season with a crushing 62-36 win in the 15th Region Girls’ semifinals on Thursday.
Senior Kaylyn McKenzie led the way with an 18-point performance, while seniors Adyson Burchett and Maddie Prater chipped in 11 and 10 points respectfully. McKenzie nailed four 3-pointers in the first half as Johnson Central ran up a 28-7 advantage over Prestonsburg in the second quarter, owning a 41-16 lead at the half.
Prestonsburg was unable to withstand the jumping traps and relentless pressure Johnson Central applied throughout the first half, as the Lady Blackcats attempted only 17 shots in the first half.
Junior guard Jade Fitzpatrick led Prestonsburg with 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting from the field. Senior point guard Audrey Prater concluded her career with a nine point performance, while senior teammate Ashley Tackett was held to one rebound and two points.
Prestonsburg’s (19-13) season ends in the semifinals for the second-consecutive season. Johnson Central moves on the Friday’s championship where they’ll face Lawrence County.
PRESTONSBURG (36) – Prater 2, (2) 3-6 9. Tackett 2-4, 2. Fitzpatrick 4, (3) 11. A. Howard 1, 2-5 4. Newsome 2, 4. K. Stephens 2, 2. Wright 1-2 1. W. Howard 1, 2. Goble 0,0. Allen 0,0. Layne 0,0. L. Stephens 0,0. S. Slone 0,0. P. Slone 0,0.
FG Pct: 28.2%. FT Pct: 47.4%. 3-PT (Prater 2-4, Fitzpatrick 3-5, A. Howard 0-1, W. Howard 0-1, Wright 0-2). Fouls 12. Fouled out: none. Rebounds 33. Assists 11. Turnovers 31.
JOHNSON CENTRAL (62) – Stanley 3, (2) 8. Prater 4, (1) 1-2 10. Marsillett 3, 6. K. McKenzie 6, (4) 2-2 18. Burchett 3, (1) 4-5 11. Conley 1, (1) 3. Slone 2, 4. Blanton 1, 2. Seagraves 0,0. Duncan 0,0. Williams 0,0. Ferguson 0,0. E. McKenzie 0,0. Cantrell 0,0. Blair 0,0.
FG Pct: 40.4%. FT Pct: 77.8%. 3-PT (Stanley 2-2, Prater 1-3, K. McKenzie 4-8, Burchett 1-2, Conley 1-2, Slone 0-1, E. McKenzie 0-1). Fouls 18. Fouled out: none. Rebounds 34. Assists 17. Turnovers 19.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
TEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOTAL
Prestonsburg 9 7 14 6 36
Johnson Central 14 28 14 6 62
