• A rare feat
We can’t even remember the last time one team had a player that recorded a triple-double, and then two other players record double-doubles in the same game.
That’s what took place during Tuesday’s matchup between Jackson County and Bell County.
Abby Gilbert recorded a triple-double, scoring 18 points while finishing with 11 assists, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals, leading Jackson County to a 58-38 win over 52nd District champion Bell County.
But that’s not all.
Kenady Ward recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points while finishing with 12 rebounds while Kylee Shannon also had a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
The Lady Generals are a team
To keep an eye on. They pose matchup problems for any team that will face going forward.
• Chance to repeat remains alive for Corbin
Isaac Wilson’s Corbin Lasy Redhounds moved a step closer to repeating as 13th Region champions with their 57-42 win over Pineville.
Corbin turned in a solid defensive effort while Kylie Clem turned in a double-double for Corbin, finishing with 20 points, and 10 rebounds while also collecting three steals. Kallie Housley followed with an 11-point scoring effort while pulling down three rebounds. She also had three assists, and three steals. Raegan Walker delivered a nine-point, 10-rebound effort while Bailey Stewart, and Mahayla Jordan each finished with seven points apiece.
When Corbin gets balanced contribution like this, the Lady Redhounds will be tough to beat.
• We are down to four teams remain
Two district champions remain (49th — North Laurel, and 50th — Corbin) while two district runner-ups (49th — Jackson County, and 50th — South Laurel).
You have to consider both North Laurel and Corbin as favorites to cut the nets down at The Arena, but you can’t count out the Lady Cardinals or Lady Generals at this point of the season.
The Lady Jaguars are 6-1 against the remaining teams while the Lady Redhounds are 5-1. South Laurel possesses a 2-5 mark, and Jackson County is 0-6.
• Girls’ Tournament MVP Watch
Right now, you’d have to consider three frontrunners with some players not far behind.
South Laurel eighth grader Shelbie Mills, North Laurel sophomore Brooke Nichelson, and Jackson County’s Abby Gilbert has to be considered as the frontrunners after one game of play.
Corbin’s Kylie Clem, and Kallie Housley isn’t too far behind along with North Laurel’s Wmily Sizemore, and Chloe McKnight. Jackson County’s Kenady Ward, and Kylee Shannon aren’t too far behind.
• A look ahead at the boys’ tournament
13th Region Tournament Team Rankings
1. North Laurel (22-10)
2. Harlan County (27-5)
3. South Laurel (23-8)
4. Harlan (24-7)
5. Corbin (21-7)
6. Barbourville (18-10)
7. Pineville (18-10)
8. Clay County (15-15)
13th Region Tournament RPI Team Rankings
1. Harlan County .67486
2. Harlan .64932
3. South Laurel .62285
4. Corbin .61764
5. North Laurel .61246
6. Barbourville .54391
7. Pineville .52702
8. Clay County .50721
13th Region Tournament Player Rankings
1. Reed Sheppard, North Laurel
2. Trent Noah, Harlan County
3. Kyler McLendon, Harlan
4. Ryan Davidson, North Laurel
5. Hayden Llewellyn, Corbin
6. Maddox Huff, Harlan County
7. Jae’Dyn Gist, Harlan
8. Sawyer Thompson, Pineville
9. Jordan Mabe, South Laurel
10. Matt Warren, Barbourville
13th Region Individual Scoring Leaders
(Individuals participating in tourney only)
1. Trent Noah, Harlan County 26.3
2. Kyler McLendon, Harlan 22.7
3. Sawyer Thompson, Pineville 22.5
4. Reed Sheppard, North Laurel 21.8
5. Matthew Warren, Barbourville 19.4
6. Hayden Harris, Clay County 18.7
7. Ryan Davidson, North Laurel 17.9
8. Maddox Huff, Harlan County 16.7
9. Ashton Moser, Pineville 16.7
10. Hayden Llewellyn, Corbin 16.6
11. KT Turner, Barbourville 16.5
12. Jae’Dyn Gist, Harlan 14.8
13. Jordan Mabe, South Laurel 14.3
14. Landon Dezarn, Clay County 14.1
15. Daniel Carmical, Harlan County 13.9
13th Region Individual Rebounding Leaders
(Individuals participating in tourney only)
1. Trent Noah, Harlan County 12.6
2. Will Austin, Harlan 11.4
3. Jae’dyn Gist, Harlan 9.3
4. Travis Scott, Barbourville 8.5
5. Reed Sheppard, North Laurel 8.5
6. Ashton Moser, Pineville 7.0
7. Ethan Jackson, Clay County 6.9
8. Jordan Mabe, South Laurel 6.8
9. Zander Curry, Corbin 6.6
10. Elijah Bundy, Clay County 6.5
13th Region Tournament Team Offense
1. North Laurel 76.4
2. Harlan 75.5
3. Harlan County 73.8
4. Corbin 72.3
5. Pineville 67.5
6. Clay County 65.6
7. Barbourville 63.3
8. South Laurel 61.7
13th Region Tournament Team Defense
1. South Laurel 49.2
2. Barbourville 55.8
3. North Laurel 57.4
4. Pineville 57.5
5. Corbin 59.1
6. Harlan County 60.5
7. Harlan 62.6
8. Clay County 62.9
13th Region participating team’s career region tournament record
Barbourville (18-35)
Clay County (132-52)
Corbin (86-55)
Harlan (48-31)
Harlan County (8-10)
North Laurel (16-11)
Pineville (5-18)
South Laurel (21-10)
