Despite a strong performance early on, the Patrick County Lady Cougars couldn’t withstand Alleghany’s fourth quarter comeback, falling 39-43 on January 14.
In the first quarter, both teams played strong defensively. Patrick County took a 10-6 lead with two minutes to go, only to have Alleghany close the quarter with a 7-0 run, taking a 10-13 lead into the second.
After falling down by five in the first minute of the quarter, Patrick County, aided by big three-point shots by Camille Gonzalez and Kendra Worley, would tie the game at 17-17 with 2:50 to go in the half. A Kimora Wimbush offensive rebound and put-back gave Patrick County the 19-17 lead they would take into the second half.
Alleghany retook the lead with an early three-point shot, only to have Patrick County bounce back with a Journey Moore three-pointer, giving them back the lead at 22-20. Patrick County added to the lead on a Kimora Wimbush steal and lay-up, followed by a basket off a great pass from Kendra Worley. Led by smothering defensive play, Patrick County went on a 10-1 run, taking an 8 point lead midway through the third quarter. They would hold on for a 34-27 lead going into the last quarter.
Camille Gonzalez opened the scoring in the fourth quarter with a three-point shot, increasing the lead to ten with 6:25 to go in the game. At the halfway point of the quarter, Patrick County led by seven. Alleghany, using full court pressure, began chipping away at the Patrick County lead, closing to one point with just under a minute to go. Taking the lead with :35 to go, Alleghany held off Patrick County, taking the 39-43 win.
Kimora Wimbush led Patrick County with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Kendra Worley, Camille Gonzalez and Journey Moore each added 6 points.
