After being honored in a Senior Night pregame ceremony, Patrick County High Lady Cougar seniors Kimora Wimbush and Lilly Hazelwood led their team to a 52-27 win over Carroll County on February 5.
After falling behind 0-4 early, it was the Lady Cougar seniors combining for their team’s first 8 points to take an 8-5 lead with 2:30 to go. The Lady Cougars would finish out the first quarter with a 10-6 lead.
A Carroll County three-point shot in the opening minute of the second quarter closed the gap to 10-9. The Lady Cougars responded, holding Carroll County to just two more points in the second quarter. Defensively, the Lady Cougars got tougher throughout the second, giving Carroll County very few good looks at the basket. A 17-2 run by the Lady Cougars gave them a 27-11 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, both teams played tough defense, not allowing either side to get much going offensively. The Lady Cougars maintained their 16 point lead and went into the last quarter up 35-19.
The Lady Cougar offense got going in the fourth, outscoring the visitors 17-8. Kendra Worley and Gracen Conner hit three-point shots, and Kimora Wimbush brought one of the loudest cheers of the night, driving to the basket and hitting the shot despite being fouled and falling to the court. Her free throw extended the Lady Cougar lead to 25, which they would hold, finishing the game with the 52-27 win.
Senior Lilly Hazelwood led the Lady Cougars with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Fellow senior Kimora Wimbush added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals.
Lady Cougar head coach Tony Mosley was very proud of his seniors. “They did everything they were supposed to do. They showed great leadership and great intensity and I’m really happy to have a win as their final home game.”
“It’s like I’ve told everyone, they’re probably two of the best athletes in this district. They’re pretty much unstoppable when they get the ball in the right spot. They’re both great competitors.”
