Simon Kenton proved their status as the team to beat in the 8th Region by delivering a commanding performance against Eminence, winning 75-30 in the quarterfinals held at Henry County. From the very start, the game was one-sided, with the Lady Pioneers showcasing their shooting prowess.
The standout moment came as Simon Kenton excelled from three-point range, making 12 of their 20 attempts. The early domination forced a running clock before halftime, and by the fourth quarter, the lead ballooned to 44 points.
In total, nine players contributed to the scoring, with four reaching double digits. Leading the charge was Brynli Pernell, who netted 16 points, followed closely by Haylie Webb with 15 points, Angela Kabeya with 13 points, and Anna Kelch adding 10 points.
At the end of the first quarter, Simon Kenton was ahead 28-7, and they maintained their dominance, leading 52-17 at halftime. The third quarter ended with a score of 64-23, allowing Simon Kenton to close out the game with an 11-7 finish in the final quarter, securing their place in the semifinals for the third consecutive year.
Defensively, Simon Kenton forced a staggering 23 turnovers from the Lady Warriors. The top scorer for Eminence was Victoria Spiegl, who finished the game with 11 points.
Looking ahead, Simon Kenton is set to face Spencer County in the semifinals on Friday at 8 PM at Henry County.
Final Score:
Simon Kenton — 28-24-12-11 — 75
Eminence — 7-10-6-7 — 30
Scoring Breakdown:
Simon Kenton (75): Pernell 16, Webb 15, Kabeya 13, Kelch 10, Ober 8, Schreiner 5, Couch 3, Sinclair 3, Egbers 2
Eminence (30): Spiegl 11, Vargas 7, Coffee 4, Smith 3, Preher-Stone 2, Steenkamp 2, Yetter 1
Game Statistics:
Field Goals: Simon Kenton 28/55, Eminence 12/33
Three-Pointers: Simon Kenton 12/20, Eminence 3/12
Free Throws: Simon Kenton 7/8, Eminence 3/8
Rebounds: Simon Kenton 26, Eminence 14
Assists: Simon Kenton 17, Eminence 4
Turnovers: Simon Kenton 8, Eminence 23
Steals: Simon Kenton 14, Eminence 7
Fouls: Simon Kenton 10, Eminence 4
Records:
Simon Kenton 29-2, Eminence 19-11
