The Woodford County High School girls' basketball team won 56-42 over West Jessamine Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Lady Jackets dominated the game in the first half by clogging the passing lanes and creating turnovers that led to easy baskets. The Lady Colts made a charge in the fourth quarter, but Woodford held on for the win. "I think we had a great first quarter and it let us relax a little," said WCHS senior Nia Jaco. "We know we can't relax and that will be something we need to improve on. I know that if I am not scoring well, then I have to rebound better and play better defense to help my team." The Lady Jackets opened the game on a 9-0 run. WCHS junior Abbie Hudson scored on a layup and added a pair of assists during the run. The Lady Colts finally scored with three minutes left in the quarter, but junior centerDelaney Enlow responded with a pair of baskets in the paint to push Woodford's lead to double digits with a minute to play in the quarter. The Lady Colts finished the first quarter on a 4-0 run to cut the deficit to eight points. West Jessamine continued its scoring run to start the second quarter before WCHS junior forward Kayla Harlow scored on a pair of free throws and a basket in the paint. Hudson scored on a terrific layup in traffic to push the lead back to 12 points. Both teams exchanged baskets then Hudson drained a three-pointer, and WCHS senior guard Anna Manges scored on a layup to give the Lady Jackets a 32-16 lead at halftime. "I think we had a good rhythm in the first half, but I think we can still do a better job of controlling the ball," said Manges. "We're still learning, and we have so much we can improve on." Woodford opened the third quarter on a 4-0 run, but the Lady Colts answered with a 5-0 run of their own. Enlow scored in the paint, shooting over three Lady Colt defenders. West Jessamine began heating up from beyond the arc and cut the Woodford lead to 15 points heading into the fourth quarter. "I think in the second half, we just didn't take care of the ball the way we know how to," said sophomore point guard Ellie Dougherty. "The more we can operate as a team, the better we will be. We are all still figuring each other out, but it feels good to get out of here with a win." The Lady Colts began the fourth quarter on a 5-0 run and cut the Woodford lead to 10 points forcing WCHS Coach Steve Jaco to call a timeout. WCHS senior Jaco hit a three-pointer, and Dougherty made a terrific play when she dove into the stands to save a loose ball. The Lady Colts were scrappy and created turnovers that led to points in transition cutting the lead back to 10 points. Enlow and Harlow each picked up a pair of blocks down the stretch to secure the win for Woodford.
Enlow dominates as Lady Jackets beat West Jessamine 56-42
