The Woodford County High School girls’ basketball team beat Bourbon County, 55-46 on senior night Friday, Feb. 15 at the Hive. The Lady Jackets led for the majority of the game, and Delaney Enlow and Kayla Harlow dominated in the paint to help Woodford finish the regular season on a three-game win streak. “You never know what senior night is going to feel like until it happens,” said WCHS Senior Anna Manges. “I’ve waited a long time for this moment, and it went by so quickly. There has been a lot of hard work on and off the court with my teammates and coaches. I love this game and my school, and I am proud of what we have done here at Woodford County.” WCHS senior Savannah Karbach hit a three-pointer to begin the game and Enlow scored in the post on the next possession to give the Lady Jackets a 5-0 lead. The Lady Colonels went on an 8-2 run and took an 8-7 lead prompting a Lady Jacket timeout. Nia Jaco played superb defense in the quarter, forcing turnovers to give Woodford extra possessions. Harlow scored four straight points, and sophomore Halee Hood hit a three-pointer to give the Lady Jackets a 14-8 lead at the end of the first quarter. “I think our seniors came out strong and punched Bourbon County in the mouth early and allowed us to feel confident in this game,” said Nia Jaco. “I think we have grown tremendously when it comes to breaking the press and our point guard Ellie (Dougherty) has grown through the experience this season, and we all have learned to handle to the press with poise.” Woodford began the second quarter on a 4-0 run and extended its lead to 18-8. The Lady Colonels created turnovers by pressing the Woodford County ballhandlers and cut their deficit to just three points with two minutes remaining in the half. WCHS freshman Mackenzie Karo scored an old fashioned three-point play and Harlow scored in the paint in the final minute. The Lady Colonels hit another three-pointer and trailed 28-23 at halftime. The Lady Colonels cut the Woodford lead to two points on three occasions in the third quarter, but Woodford closed the third quarter on a 7-0 run and led 39-30 at the end of the third quarter. Woodford turned the ball over a couple of times that led to easy buckets by the Lady Colonels to open the fourth quarter. WCHS junior Abbie Hudson scored six straight points, and the Lady Jackets combined to make six of eight free throws down the stretch to seal the win. “Our seniors came out and played hard and gave us a boost to start this game,” said WCHS Coach Steve Jaco. “They work hard in practice every day, and I am glad they had this special night to honor their commitment to this team and the game of basketball.”
Lady Jackets beat Bourbon County, 55-46, on senior night
