Russell 47 Ashland 40 (16th Region Semifinal)

[DevilMayCare]

Final from Morehead. Shaelyn Steele comes alive in the second half to help push the Lady Devils (27-6) past the Kittens (26-7). Russell stifled Ashland in the 4Q, holding them to five points.

Both teams are renowned in the 16th for their defense, and that was reflected tonight with Russell shooting 33% and Ashland 31%. Steele was 6/18 from the field and Woods was scoreless in the second half until the final minute. 

High Scorers

Russell 🔱 - Steele 21 | Darnell 15

Ashland 🇱🇻 - Woods 14

[16thBBall Fan]

Big problem for Ashland in the loss was that Woods only scored 2 in the 2nd half and Sellars did not score in the game.

[DevilMayCare]

13 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Big problem for Ashland in the loss was that Woods only scored 2 in the 2nd half and Sellars did not score in the game.

I didn't realize she was scoreless. Tough way for an accomplished senior - 1,630 career points - to go out.

[DevilMayCare]

I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge Kennedy Darnell's play tonight. She was the offense early while Steele struggled to find her way.

Darnell - a sophomore - will take the torch from Steele after this season and lead Russell's program the next couple of years. Tons of upside for that young lady, flashes of which were seen tonight.

[Bailey Howell]

Darnell carries Russell early with Steele struggling. Russell played perfect final 3:00of game , taking care of basketball. Ashland had a great season. 

[rerun]

Congrats to the Lady Devils!