Anna Kemp commands the offense for Colonels win

By Team Reports Mar 19, 2024, 9:32am

Recap: Henderson County Colonels vs. Owensboro Red Devils

Henderson County had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They snuck past the Owensboro Red Devils with a 43-39 victory on Thursday. The win was nothing new for Henderson County as they're now sitting on six straight.

Henderson County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anna Kemp, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of A'tylia Green, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds.

Despite the loss, Owensboro saw an underclassman step up: Unique Carter-Swanagan scored 15 points along with two steals. Heleina John was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.

Henderson County is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 26-7 record this season. As for Owensboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-12.

Henderson County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 47-37 loss vs. Cooper on the 15th. Owensboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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