The Indians advance to the finals.  I don’t have the stats but Pikeville shot poorly the first half scoring only 11 points.  They didn’t get their first field goal in the second half until about 2:30 left in the third quarter.  They started to hit some threes but the Indians hit their free throws to seal the game and hold off a comeback. 

Holy Cross with a tremendous defensive effort today holding a very good Pikeville team to just 11 points in the first half and 32 for the game. The Indians were led by Senior Aleah Arlinghaus with 14 points. Junior Julia Hunt added 9 points, 16 rebounds and 5 block shots. Pikeville's leading scorer Trinity Rowe was held to just 8 points on 3-14 shooting. They were led by Kristen Whited with 10 points.

Holy Cross advances to their first All "A" State title game since winning it all in 2015. They will play the winner of Bethlehem/Whitefield Academy tomorrow at 12:00 pm.

Pikeville 9 2 6 15 - 32

Holy Cross 13 9 14 12 - 48

Pikeville (18-5) - Whited 10, Rowe 8, Alvin 6, Thornsberry 4, Jackson 4.

Holy Cross (20-5) - Arlinghaus 14, Hunt 9, Lewis 7, Hayes 5, Wimzie 4, Williams 4, Bottom 3, Nelson 2.

GO INDIANS!!!!

-CardinalsFan