Girls' All-Region teams and HOF inductees introduced at halftime of championship game

The girls' All-Region teams and 2010 Hall of Fame inductees were introduced at halftime of the championship game of the girls' 10th Region Tournament today at The Fieldhouse.

First Team
Lauren Tibbs, Scott
Mary Jehlik, Montgomery County
Keller Menke, Mason County
Hannah Haight, Bracken County
Brianna Peters, Campbell County

Second Team
Emily Sanker, Bishop Brossart
Brittney Black, Clark County
Charisma Payne, St. Patrick
Preshia Rogers, Clark County
Kaitlyn Hargett, Augusta

Third Team
Shawna Sexton, Bourbon County
Morgan Crain, Paris
Petra Mitchell, Nicholas County
Anna Klee, St. Patrick
Taylor Stinson, Scott High

Honorable Mention: Kelsie Pugh (Pendleton County), Brittany Burden (Bracken County), Katelyn Smith (Mason County), Kaitlin Johnson (Harrison County), Jessica Mitchell (Deming),
Beth Queen (Mason County) and Chelsea Douglas (St. Patrick)

Co-Coach of the Year: Patrick Kelsch (Bracken County) and Rhonda Klette (Scott High)

Hall of Fame Inductees

Players
Lindsay Bray (Campbell County) 2001-2004
Yolanda Brown (Paris) 1987-1990
Jennifer (Johnson) Norman (Bourbon County) 1983-1986
Serena (King) Coleman (Montgomery County) 1989-1993
Kathy Yelton (Pendleton County) 1975-1977

Coach
Connie Appelman (Paris) 1986-1994

Contributors
Lea Wise Prewitt (Montgomery County)
Eugene "Puck" Puckett (Paris)

Lady Royals edge Bracken County 55-53 for district title

The Mason County Lady Royals, down seven at the half, rallied to edge the Bracken County Lady Bears 55-53 tonight in the championship game of the 39th District Tournament at Bracken County. Keller Menke made two free throws to tie the game at 53-53 with 24 seconds to play, and hit the go ahead layup with 2.6 seconds left. After a timeout, Menke intercepted the inbounds to clinch the victory. Bracken County missed 17 free throws in the game. Menke had a double-double with 28 points and 16 rebounds. Beth Queen added 11 points.

MC (18-10) Moran 4, Likins 4, B. Menke 4, Moore 2, K. Menke 28, Smith 2, Queen 11,
BC (17-8) Haight 21, Sticklen 14, Burden 8, Crawford 2, Mains 4, Roberts 2, Riggs 2

MC FG 32.1% 3 PT FG 14.3% FT 76% REB 44 TO 16
BC FG 35.8% 3 PT FG 00% FT 46.9% REB 42 TO 11

MC 09 13 20 13-55
BC 11 18 12 12-53

(Photo credit: Brian Menke)

Lady Royals rally past Lady Saints 46-40

The Mason County Lady Royals rallied from a nine-point third quarter deficit to beat the St. Patrick Lady Saints 46-40 tonight in the semifinals of the 39th District Tournament at Bracken County. After trailing by four at the half, St. Patrick led 33-24 in the final minute of the third quarter. But the Lady Royals ended the game on a 22-7 run to advance to the district championship game and next week's regional tournament. Keller Menke had a double-double for Mason County with 14 points and 19 rebounds. Bailey Menke also scored 14 points. Chelsea Douglas was St. Patrick's leading scorer with 12 points. Mason County will play Bracken County in the championship game Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

MC (17-10) Moran 6, Likins 4, B. Menke 14, K. Menke 14, Smith 5, Queen 3
SP (17-8) Klee 2, Douglas 12, Mosler 6, Ch. Payne 8, Ci. Payne 6, Tolle 6

MC FG 28.3% 3 PT FG 26.7% FT 52.2% REB 50 TO 20
SP FG 27.6% 3 PT FG 28.6% FT 23.5% REB 45 TO 17

MC 07 13 07 19-46
SP 06 10 17 07-40

(Photo of Beth Queen and Anne Klee battling for rebounding position by David Gallenstein. Here is a link to Gallenstein's sports photos.)

Bailey Menke's 24 points lead Lady Royals to a 64-47 win over Harrison County

Bailey Menke hit seven three-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Mason County Lady Royals to a 64-47 road win over the Harrison County Fillies tonight. Beth Queen added 16 points for Mason County. The Lady Royals host the Ashland Kittens at The Fieldhouse Tuesday night.

MC (12-7) Moran 6, Likins 2, B. Menke 24, K. Menke 7, Smith 7, Queen 16, Gibbs 2
HC (7-9) Johnson 15, Custard 13, Nicholas 5, Snider 4, Cummins 4, Shepherd 4, Doram 2

MC 17 16 13 18-64
HC 06 14 11 16-47

Lady Royals lose to Campbell County 57-51 on the road

The Mason County Lady Royals lost to the Campbell County Lady Camels 57-51 tonight in Claryville. Keller Menke had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Beth Queen added 10 points. The Lady Royals travel to Olive Hill Monday night to play the West Carter Lady Comets.

MC (11-5) K. Menke 15, Queen 10, Smith 9, Moore 9, Likins 6, B. Menke 2
CC (6-5) Peters 14, Berkley 15, Miller 10, Griffin 8, Dumaine 6, Rauch 2

MC 09 12 14 16-51
CC 12 16 11 18-57

Lady Royals defeat Berea 48-31 to go 6-0

The Mason County Lady Royals defeated the Berea Lady Pirates 48-31 today in the opening game of the Berea Holiday Classic to remain unbeaten. Beth Queen scored 11 points and Keller Menke added 10 points. The Lady Royals will play the winner of the McCreary County vs. Menifee County game which was postponed until Sunday. The Lady Royals' second round game has been pushed back to 7 p.m. Sunday.


MC (6-0) K. Menke 10, Likins 9, Queen 11, Moran 2, Smith 4, Butler 6, Moore 2, Cropper 2,
Morton 2
B (3-4) Haycraft 2, Shearer 8, Coccari 5, Wilder 9, Short 2, Fain 5

MC 8 12 13 15-48
B 08 05 08 10-31

Keller Menke's 28 points lead Lady Royals to a 66-43 win over Fleming County

Keller Menke scored 28 points to lead the Mason County Lady Royals to a 66-43 win over the Fleming County Lady Panthers today at The Fieldhouse. The Lady Royals jumped out a 16-5 lead in the first quarter and had a 23-2 run in the first half. Menke was 10-of-15 from the field including 1-of-1 behind the arc. She was 7-of-8 from the free throw line and grabbed nine rebounds. Beth Queen added 10 points. Fleming County star Kaylyn Emmons was held scorless. Mason County plays at Holy Cross Monday night.

MC (4-0) Moran 2, Smith 4, K. Menke 28, Queen 10, Moore 6, Butler 5, Likins 6, Gibbs 2,
Weddle 1, Morton 2

FC (3-2) Allex 14, S.Boyd 7, Johnson 6, M.Boyd 5, Puente 4, Jackson 2, Jett 2, Taylor 2, McKee 1

MC 16 20 17 13- 66
FC 05 11 16 11- 43

Lady Royals rally to beat Scott 70-67

The Mason County Lady Royals rallied to beat the Scott Lady Eagles 70-67 in their home opener tonight. Scott jumped out to an 8-0 lead and was up 42-32 in the third quarter. The Lady Royals cut the deficit to two at the end of the third quarter and outscored the Lady Eagles 22-17 in the fourth quarter. Keller Menke led Mason County in scoring with 22 points. Katelyn Smith (photo) followed with 16 points and Beth Queen added 14 points. Queen's three-pointer gave Mason County its first lead at 62-61. Scott junior center Lauren Tibbs scored 34 points. Taylor Stinson added 12 points. Mason County will host Fleming County at The Fieldhouse Dec. 12.

MC (3-0) Moran 4, Likins 4, B. Menke 3, K. Menke 22, Smith 16, Butler 7, Queen 14
S (1-1) Bamforth 6, Stinson 12, Jackson 4, Kraft 8, Tibbs 34, Kuhse 3

MC FG 49.% 3 PT FG 22.2.% FT 64.3% REB 24 TO 10
C FG 53.7% 3 PT 33.3% FT 80% REB 33 TO 16

MC 17 16 12 17-67
S 22 16 12 17-70

(Photo credit: Whitney Allen)