Lincoln County and Chapmanville Regional squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Lincoln County had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Chapmanville Regional Tigers 92-57. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 76-27 back in December of 2024.
Arien Cooper
| 02/28/25 vs Chapmanville Regional | 19 |
| 02/25/25 vs Ripley | 11 |
| 02/22/25 @ Nitro | 11 |
| 02/18/25 @ Buffalo | 23 |
| 02/13/25 vs Scott | 15 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the defeat, Lincoln County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Arien Cooper dropped a double-double with 17 points and 19 boards. Cooper has been hot, having posted ten or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. Chevelle Salmons was another key player, putting up 14 points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Lincoln County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Lincoln County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-19 record this season. With the win, Chapmanville Regional broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-13.
Lincoln County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chapmanville Regional, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers duke it out with the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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