Wilder scores 20 points to help guide Bell County past Middlesboro 

HARLAN — Led by Gracie Jo Wilder’s 20-point scoring effort, the Bell County Lady Bobcats earned a berth into next week’s 13th Region Tournament thanks to a 55-38 win over Middlesboro on Monday.

The Lady Bobcats (17-13) received a 15-point scoring effort from Kairi Lamb while Lauren McGeorge added 13 points to help their team get past the Lady Yellow Jackets (9-19) during semifinal action  of the 52nd District Tournament.

Keevie Betts led Middlesboro with 12 points while Milli Roberts finished with 10 points.