Bethlehem 53 Nelson County 52 (19th District Semifinals)

[Jim Schue]

Pretty fun game. Nelson County led most of the way, by as many as 7 in each half. They were up 35-28 with less than two minutes to go in the third quarter, but from there Bethlehem went on an 11-0 run to take control.

 

The Cardinals hit a three with 3 minutes left to tie it at 43-apiece, but the Eagles held NC to just one more basket the rest of the way, a desperation three at the buzzer to trim the final margin from 4 to 1.

 

Zach Coniff scored 21 to lead all scorers, and hit a free throw with 3.8 to go to seal the win. Coniff and Jacob Taylor each scored nine apiece in the fourth quarter.

 

Bradley Watson's 19 led Nelson County.

 

Bethlehem takes on Bardstown in Saturday's finals.