? ?? | Today's first semifinal at Rupp Arena.

The Rockets have been one of three teams ranked No. 1 in the Bluegrass this season. Does Ashlinn James lead Assumption to the promised land, a championship game appearance?

The Lady Cardinals, currently No. 15, have their work cut out for them. Can Gatorade Player of the Year Kennedy Deener & Co. pull off an upset?

They are introducing the players on the NFHS broadcast. 

A Jaida Allen 3 puts A up 3-2, 5:38 Q1.

12-7 Assumption.

TC is shooting 100% from the field . . . and are down by 7.

15-8 Rockets, 1:08 Q1.

Greta Bradstreet hits a J to close out scoring.

● End of 1st ~

Assumption 15

Taylor County 10

Lady Cards hanging tough.

Allen layup puts the Rockets up 17-13, 4:30 Q2.

Assumption having success driving to the hoop.

Steal and fast break layup by James. 

A leads 21-15, 2:43 Q2

Media timeout. 

Taylor County already with 12 turnovers in the 2nd quarter.  That isn't a recipe for success. 

Deener and James trade buckets.

23-17 Rockets. 

● Halftime ~ 

Assumption 23

Taylor County 17

? Halftime ~

Assumption: Allen 8, James 6, Moore 4, Bundrent-Palmer 4, Powell 1 | % 42/22/25

Taylor Co: Raikes 6, Vaughn 5, Deener 4, Bradstreet 2 | % 43/29/60

● As @The Double Deuce noted, 12 turnovers for Taylor Co. 

● 3 fouls on Assumption's Ava Moore. 

● The winner here meets Simon Kenton/George Rogers Clark for the Sweet 16 title.

Another layup for Assumption - Powell, off a D rebound and assist by James.

29-17 Rockets 3:31 Q3

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Another layup for Assumption - Powell, off a D rebound and assist by James.

29-17 Rockets 3:31 Q3

Same score at the Media Timeout. 2:54 Q3.

6 quick points for the Rockets, 4 FTs and a jumper.

A leads 35-17, 1:19 Q3.

8 minute scoring drought for TC.