Random notes

Here are a few random notes for a chilly Saturday: 

Mason County senior Milyn Henry signed Friday afternoon to continue her academic and basketball career at Midway University. She had verbally committed to the school last month.

Former Mason County Lady Royal Tess Gray helped the University of the Cumberlands women's tennis team defeat Martin Methodist in the second round of the Mid-South Conference in Owensboro on Friday. Gray teamed with Laura Marie for a 6-0 victory in the #2 doubles match. The Patriots play Cumberland University (Tennessee) today in the semifinals.

Former Mason County Royal Darren Williams pitched eight scoreless innings in Eastern Kentucky's 1-0 win over Jacksonville State Friday night. Williams allowed six hits, walked three and struck out a career-high nine batters.

The Mason County track and field team is hosting the Royal Rumble Invitational, the first home meet of the outdoor season, today. Check back here for the results.

(Updated to correct Laura Marie's name.)

Mason County senior Milyn Henry commits to Midway University

Mason County senior Milyn Henry announced on Twitter Thursday night that she will continue her academic and basketball career at Midway University.

Henry averaged 8.3 points a game for the Lady Royals this season.

Lady Royals' rally comes up short in a 55-49 loss to Scott

The Mason County Lady Royals mounted a furious rally, but came up short in a 55-49 loss to the Scott Lady Eagles tonight in the quarterfinal round of the 10th Region Tournament at GRC Arena in Winchester.

After trailing by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, the Lady Royals pulled to within two points in the final minute of the game, but the Lady Eagles scored the last four points.

Mason County scored 24 points in the fourth quarter after scoring just 25 points in the first three quarters.

The Lady Royals, who finished the season with a 14-9 record, were led in scoring by Rachel Payne with 13 points. Milyn Henry tossed in 11 points and Brianna Littleton added 10 points.

Sophia Allen was Scott's top scorer with 19 points. Madelyn Wilson chipped in with 15 points.

Scott advances to the semifinals to play Montgomery County. The Lady Indians beat the Harrison County Fillies 51-46 in overtime in tonight's first game.

Scott                    15 11 12 17 -- 55            

Mason County     09 07 09 24 -- 49

Scott -- Allen 19, Campbell 5, Coleman 9, Lewis 3, Overman 4,

Wilson 15

Mason County -- Littleton 10, M. Henry 11, Harrison 4, 

Payne 13, Adkins 5, Gibbs 3, T. Henry 3

Lady Royals cruise past the Lady Panthers 67-34

The Mason County Lady Royals jumped out to a 14-0 lead on their way to a 67-34 victory over the Augusta Lady Panthers in the upper bracket semifinal game of the 39th District Tournament tonight at The Fieldhouse.

The final nine minutes were played with a running clock.

Rachel Payne scored a game-high 26 points for Mason County. Milyn Henry followed with 14 points and Avery Sims added 11 points.

Reagan Tackett led Augusta in scoring with 13 points.

Mason County advances to the district championship game and the 10th Region Tournament.

Mason County    21 16 23 07 -- 67

Augusta              09 08 09 08 -- 34            

Mason County -- Henry 14, Harrison 4, Payne 26, Sims 11, Adkins 8, Burns 4

Augusta -- R. Tackett 13, L. Tackett 6, Young 3, Jones 2, Brooks 2, Hinson 4, Jett 2, Fields 2