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Carroll County High School scored 15 points in the third quarter Monday night against Cave Spring and appeared on its way to a third victory of the season before the free throw line decided the outcome in favor of the visitors..

The Lady Cavaliers rallied back to tie the game at both 40 and 42 before Cave Spring closed out the contest with a 9-2 run to claim the non-district victory, 51-44. Bree Campbell – Zendejas calmly sank both free throws to make it 40-40 with 3:22 left in the contest. Callie Harris connected on a floater with 2:20 on the clock to tie it again but that would be the final time on the night.

” Our team continues to play hard and make improvements we just aren’t able to get over the hump, ” said Head Coach Howard Mayo. ” We went 8-23 from the free throws line and had 7 more turnovers then our opponent,  if we will cut down those mistakes we will get over the hump.”

Carroll County led 35 – 27 after three quarters before allowing the Knights to pull away with a 24-9 final eight minutes. The team has been averaging in the mid forties all season and the 15-10 explosion in the third quarter set up a possible victory for the Lady Cavaliers.

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Cave Spring was able to pull awa down the stretch by making 7 of 10 from the free throw line. As is the case in many a late game, Carroll County was forced to foul late in hopes of extending the contest.

The Lady Cavaliers (2-6) will have a very quick turnaround as they will head across the County Line later today for a Three Rivers District contest at Floyd.

While the pics I have were taken off the computer 🖥 and not going to be Awesome, I still want to show appreciation for the third team on display last night…

Here’s the breakdown for the 35-34 victory for Hailey Cushman and the 7-1 Junior Varsity team

Carroll County JV Girls 👧 Basketball hold off visiting Cave Spring High School 35 – 34 Monday night on The Hill !

The Hill – Carroll County JV Girls Basketball improved to 7-1 on the season Monday night with a thrilling 35 – 34 victory over the Knights of Cave Spring.

Playing for the first time without leading scorer, Kate Holderfield, Head Coach Hailey Cushman and her Lady Cavaliers were going to have to play with the mindset of next Man Up and the team did just that. Holderfield is recovering from an ankle injury suffered late versus Pulaski County.

” The girls stepped up in a big way today. I’m so proud of them and the grit they showed tonight, ” said Cushman. “We told the ladies if they will believe in themselves the way we as the coaches believe in them we can accomplish great things. On to the next!”

Milli Parker stepped up in a big way, scoring the games first six poins (with a 1,2 and a 3-pointer) and finished the first quarter with nine of her team high 14.

Carroll County rebounded from a tough second quarter by doubling up on the visitors in the third quarter. The key possession came when Parker was fouled shooting a 3-pointer and made the first two shots before CCHS grabbed the offensive rebound and Hayden Heflin scored to complete a four point trip down the floor. The Lady Cavaliers led 22-20 at that point and held on to secure the victory.

Heflin ended the game in double figures with 11 points, including key 🔑 buckets down the stretch.

The beauty of writing ✍ for oneself is getting to add a quote from a very proud Mother 👩!!

” The girls played amazing tonight!! My Hayden made 11 points!!!! She was on fire tonight, as were the other girls!! I am so proud of them all!!! They didn’t have Kate and they were all worried but they all stepped up! And what a game!! Proud of that win for sure!!”

The Line Score….

Cave Spring     JV…… 8  9.   6.  11 – 34

Carroll County JV…. 10  3  12. 10 – 35

Rylee Woodard and Maci Melton both added four points with Maeli Parker rounding out the scoring with two points.

Carroll County returns to the court Tuesday night at Floyd County High School.

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Note 📝 on the scoring :

In the AI breakdown of the game, it gives Madison Adkins credit for one of the two made three pointers. But both the scorebook and my notes show both belonged to Milli.

Whether its a computer 🖥 error or human error 🤔…..

HEBREWS 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

I now have everything needed for the stories from last night and will have them shortly !

Have yourself a Blessed Day 🙌