The Lincoln County boys and girls have both advanced to the second round of the regional tournament. Both were very impressive in their opening round games.
The Lady Pats defeated Wayne County Monday night, in Stanford, 50-40. The game was very close throughout. The Lady Pats finally pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Wayne 15-4. The next opponent is the Casey County Lady Rebels. These two met a couple weeks ago in Liberty, and played a very close, competitive contest. The two will meet in the 12 region semi-finals Friday night in Stanford at 6 pm.
The boys were also victorious in their first round game. They defeated the Southwestern Pulaski Warriors last night at Pulaski High School in the first round of the boys 12th region tournament.
Lincoln had troubled acclimating to the slow style Southwestern was trying play. It was a 6 pt game at half time, and the lead gradually grew from there the rest of the game. Southwestern never got it any closer, and the Pats finally won by a final margin of 54-36.
Junior Ethan Spurlin led the Pats in scoring and rebounding. He, unofficially, scored 24 pts and pulled down 14 rebounds. He was unstoppable in the post, and really benefited by some nice drive and dishes from the Patriot back court.
They will move on to play the host school, Pulaski County, next Monday night at 6 pm. Everyone put on their red and get out to the games this next week. There is a good chance both of these teams could be playing in the Sweet Sixteen.
Also don't forget to listen to Patriot Sports talk, immediately after the game(s) Friday and Saturday night on 102.9 Fm and on the web at WPBKFM.com. Game recaps, fan interaction, Patriot Sports 12th region trivia contest and coach interviews. Don't miss it.
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Bubble or nuttin!!! keep it goin pats.
Everyone knows at this point, the Lady Pats went down after a great season to the Lady Rebels of Casey County. I just want to congratulate the girls on a great season.
I also want to make note that our girls team was very young only having one senior. (But Casey only has 2 seniors and they start an eighth grader).
We came out a bit slow in the first quarter and Casey took advantage. We also came out slow in the fourth quarter and Casey put us away.
I know Coach Story will have our team ready for bigger and better things next year, but making it to the semifinals of the region on the backs of one senior and one junior and several sophomore contributers is a major acomplishment.
Lincoln is playing for the 12th region championship tonight. How EXCITING???
This team is on the verge of repeating as champions of the 12th. First team to do this since 98-99 (Boyle County).
Everybody get to PC tonight, get there early and make as much noise as possible. This is a special time in the history of LC athletics, embrace it while you can.
GO PATS
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