Jenkins Lady Cavalier basketball senior Whitney Creech etched herself into the Kentucky record books weeks ago.

 

But despite seeing action for the Lady Cavaliers (16-13 overall) since the fifth grade, Creech never experienced the joy of playing in the 14th Region Tournament. That changed Wednesday as Creech scored 46 points to lead the host Lady Cavaliers to a 62-55 victory over the June Buchanan Lady Crusaders in the 53rd District semifinals. Jenkins had not been to the region tournament since 2008.

 

Creech has 1,460 points on the season and 5,312 for her career. The career total is the most in Kentucky history for both boys and girls. She has surpassed Highlands Head Coach Jaime Walz-Richey's old record total of 4,948 by 364 points. Creech averages just more than 50.3 points per game.

 

Jenkins has two more games this season. The next goal for Jenkins is winning its first district championship since 2001. The Lady Cavaliers take on Letcher County Central for that crown Friday at 7 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Matters Sports: Creech leads Jenkins to 14th Region Tournament

Crazy to think a 46 pt game lowers your average.

Crazy to think a 46 pt game lowers your average.

 

Yeah. Off night.

 

In all seriousness, congrats to Jenkins and Ms. Creech. At least two more games.:thumb:

Yeah. Off night.

 

In all seriousness, congrats to Jenkins and Ms. Creech. At least two more games.:thumb:

 

Other team shut her down but luckily her teammates picked it up.

Other team shut her down but luckily her teammates picked it up.

Be careful wireman, you can swallow your tongue with it so firmly in cheek...LOL

Jenkins plays Knott County Central for 53rd. District Championship.

Jenkins plays Knott County Central for 53rd. District Championship.

Other team shut her down but luckily her teammates picked it up.

 

Teammate, only one other scorer with 16 for Jenkins.