Girls 2nd region semifinal action last night saw Christian County end Henderson County’s five year run as region champion with a 63-50 victory. It was the first win for Christian County since a 79-72 win on January 12,2007. Trinitee Jackson led Christian County with 24 points with Aaliyah Hampton adding 15 and Laderia Gold pitched in 10 as the Lady Colonels improved to 23-7 on the season. Henderson County was led in scoring by Emilee Hope’s 17 points in concluding the season 14-13.
Webster County won the other semifinal over Hopkinsville 60-43. The Lady Tigers were led in scoring by Yogi McKnight’s 15 points in finishing the season 20-11. Webster County got 17 points from Jessica Winders and Karlee Keeney in winning their 10th straight game in improving to 27-6.
Christian County looks to avenge a regular season loss to Webster County in the 2nd region championship game this afternoon at 5, with coverage for Chick Fil A beginning with the Heritage Bank pregame show at 4:45 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP and whopam.com.