Sacred Heart vs. Marshall County Predictions/Updates (Sweet 16® Championship)

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Two of the eleven teams in KHSAA history with multiple state championships will clash tonight to see who will add to their respective trophy cases. Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir is seeking her fourth title overall, and first since 2004. Lady Marshals boss, Aaron Beth, is looking to follow in his legendary father's footsteps and lead Marshall County to the state's ultimate prize.

The Valkyries (24-7) emerged victorious from a heavyweight scrap with Anderson County in the semis. Can they recover both mentally and physically in time to put their best foot forward tonight? On the other side, can the Lady Marshals (25-2) carry over their incredible shooting display (tournament record 74% from the field) from their semifinal win over Henderson County? 

Neither team is reliant on one or two players. Both have displayed great balance throughout the tournament, making it difficult to pin down "players to watch". Just play it safe and watch everybody.

Game time is set for 8pm.

 

 

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Starting lineups:

Sacred Heart - Triniti Ralston, Josie Gilvin, Reagan Bender, Alexandra Wolff, Maggie Montano

Marshall County - Cayson Conner, Halle  Langhi, Jada Driver, Layne Pea, Presley Jezik 

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Media timeout at 2:42 of 1Q. 

8-5 SH

Neither team looking sharp early. Perhaps some semifinal hangover?

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Valkyries getting a little sloppy.

10-9 SH

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End of 1Q 

Sacred Heart 12

Marshall County 9

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The Valkyries are getting the better of the Lady Marshals on the boards. 

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Marshall County has already missed more shots than they did in their semi win over Hendo.

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And-1 for Cayson Conner knots this one at 14 all.

5:02 in 2Q

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The pace is picking up. Trading baskets in the last four possessions, including a 3 for each side. 

19 all

2:58 in 2Q 

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Media timeout at 2:01 of 2Q.

21-19 SH 

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Everything for Marshall County is going through Conner and Langhi. They've combined for all 19 MC points and Conner has assisted on five of eight made baskets for the Lady Marshals. 

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23-21 SH

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Halftime 

Sacred Heart 26

Marshall County 22

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It took until the latter half of the second quarter, but both teams found their legs after a sluggish start.

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Back to back buckets for Jada Driver ties it up at 26 out of the lockeroom.