For the third time in five years, Hopkinsville’s Lady Tigers are the 8th district champions. The Lady Tigers let a 13 point lead slip away but were able to edge Christian County 50-48 last night at Lyle Dunbar Gym.
Jakayla Epps had 15 points and Donisha Flowers had 13 points for the Lady Tigers, now 15-15 on the season. The Lady Colonels were led in scoring by Eniya McGee and Amari Brown who each had 12 points with Destinee Catlett Watkins adding 11 in falling to 12-17.
Both teams will play in the 2nd Region tournament that begins Monday night at Christian County.