Lady Royals advance to region semifinals with a 72-26 rout of Harrison County

The Mason County Lady Royals advanced to the semifinals of the 10th Region Tournament by cruising past the overmatched Harrison County Fillies 72-26 tonight at Harrison County.

The Fillies hit two three-pointers and led 6-2, but the Lady Royals reeled off 11 straight points.

After Harrison County ended an almost five-minute scoring drought with a basket in the final minute of the first quarter, Mason County went on a 19-0 run to lead 32-8.

The Lady Royals only had two turnovers and shot 46 percent from the field. 

Briana McNutt scored a game-high 14 points.

Whitney O'Mara added 12 points.

Mason County will play the Campbell County Lady Camels in the semifinals Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Campbell County edged upset-minded Bourbon County 48-46.

MC (22-8) McNutt 14, O'Mara 12, Boone 8, Frodge 8, Simms 8, Reed 6, Littleton 4, White 3, Butler 1

HC (13-20) Kellione 12, Eckler 6, Allison 5, Hatterick 2, Roberts 1

MC 15 21 19 17- 72
HC  08 04 10 04- 26


(Updated to correct the time for Friday's game)