By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter
Webster County scratched, clawed and fought with relentless effort, but nothing could stop the Henderson County girls basketball team from extending its dynasty in the 2nd Region on Saturday evening.
The Lady Trojans labored to find an offensive rhythm throughout the contest all the while 2nd Region Player of the Year Alyse Poindexter made it appear too easy in an eventual 53-37 Henderson win at Madisonville-North Hopkins. The win marked the fifth consecutive time the Lady Colonels will represent their region in the Sweet 16.
At halftime, Poindexter posted as many points as the entire Webster squad and Henderson led 25-12.
During the third quarter, the Lady Trojans mounted two separate offensive charges, but neither could overtake the Lady Colonels.
Webster senior Natalie Stone capped an 11-3 run to cut Henderson’s advantage to five points. Stone sank a three-pointer and then created a turnover and converted the Lady Colonel miscue into a layup to make it a 28-23 game.
Henderson quickly rebuilt its lead to 12 though. The Lady Trojans managed to cut the lead in half to enter the fourth quarter at 36-29.
Poindexter, a 6-3 center, helped her squad pull away in the opening minutes of the fourth with six quick points when the Lady Colonels manufactured an 8-0 run over the first 3:15 of the quarter. Webster never recovered as Henderson held a double-digit lead the rest of the contest.
The Lady Trojans labored to find an offensive rhythm throughout the contest all the while 2nd Region Player of the Year Alyse Poindexter made it appear too easy in an eventual 53-37 Henderson win at Madisonville-North Hopkins. The win marked the fifth consecutive time the Lady Colonels will represent their region in the Sweet 16.
At halftime, Poindexter posted as many points as the entire Webster squad and Henderson led 25-12.
During the third quarter, the Lady Trojans mounted two separate offensive charges, but neither could overtake the Lady Colonels.
Webster senior Natalie Stone capped an 11-3 run to cut Henderson’s advantage to five points. Stone sank a three-pointer and then created a turnover and converted the Lady Colonel miscue into a layup to make it a 28-23 game.
Henderson quickly rebuilt its lead to 12 though. The Lady Trojans managed to cut the lead in half to enter the fourth quarter at 36-29.
Poindexter, a 6-3 center, helped her squad pull away in the opening minutes of the fourth with six quick points when the Lady Colonels manufactured an 8-0 run over the first 3:15 of the quarter. Webster never recovered as Henderson held a double-digit lead the rest of the contest.
By game’s end, Poindexter wracked up a game-high 22 points and 15 rebounds. Poindexter’s presence helped Henderson outrebound Webster 43-33 overall.
For the Lady Trojans, Kerstin Hayes paced the team with 12 points. Lynette Harris posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 boards. Stone ended her final high school game with seven points.
Webster (23-8) 6 6 17 8 – 37
Henderson (22-5) 13 12 10 18 – 53
Webster: Kerstin Hayes 12, Lynette Harris 10, Natalie Stone 7, Stephanie Householder 4, Caylee Duncan 2, Ellie Steiner 2
Henderson: Alyse Poindexter 22, Ariel Barnes 14, Olivia Fruit 8, Danielle Dixon 6, Ellie Fruit 2, Krista Norman 1
For the Lady Trojans, Kerstin Hayes paced the team with 12 points. Lynette Harris posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 boards. Stone ended her final high school game with seven points.
Webster (23-8) 6 6 17 8 – 37
Henderson (22-5) 13 12 10 18 – 53
Webster: Kerstin Hayes 12, Lynette Harris 10, Natalie Stone 7, Stephanie Householder 4, Caylee Duncan 2, Ellie Steiner 2
Henderson: Alyse Poindexter 22, Ariel Barnes 14, Olivia Fruit 8, Danielle Dixon 6, Ellie Fruit 2, Krista Norman 1
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