Lady Rockets beat Webster for 7th straight win

CCHS senior Natalie reached for a rebound

MARION, Ky. – Perfect from the foul line down the stretch, Crittenden County held off a fierce comeback attempt by Webster County to win their seventh straight game Monday at home.

Crittenden led by about 10 points almost the entire way, except for a time in the second half when the Lady Rockets had some empty possessions and Webster was on target from the floor. The Lady Trojans outscored Crittenden 9-4 in the third quarter. Six of Webster’s points came at the foul line.

Although Crittenden never trailed, Webster tied it at 39 on a NBA-distance 3-pointer with 3:56 to go. 

Freshman Andrea Federico, who came off the bench to play the post, scored from underneath the basket to put CCHS back ahead for good as the Lady Rockets finished by making 12-of-13 foul shots in the fourth period and six straight down the stretch.

Webster was physical and played with quickness, but the Lady Rockets were up for the challenge. Senior Taylor Guess scored 17 for the Lady Rockets and freshman Elliot Evans dropped in a season-high 11.

Crittenden improved to 7-1 on the season while Webster fell to 2-7. Some preseason polls had the Lady Trojans projected as the third best team in the region with Crittenden fifth.

Webster County 7 17 26 41
Crittenden Co. 16 27 31 51
WEBSTER – Shepherd, Wright 5, Thompson, Karsyn Cates, Dunn 5, Yates 9, Austin 6, Katelyn Cates 16. FG 13. 3-pointers 4 (Yates 2, Austin, Katelyn Cates). FT 12-15.
CRITTENDEN – Guess 17, N.Boone 7, A. Boone 10, Evans 11, Hatfield 4, Federico 2. FG 17. 3-pointers 2 (N.Boone, Evans). FT 15-18.