Friday, March 7, 2025

Lady Rockets 2 wins for Sweet 16

  Lady Rockets Aim for Region 2 Finals Berth 

🏀 Game Night Alert! The Crittenden County Lady Rockets are just one step away from returning to the Girls’ Region 2 Basketball Tournament finals for the second time in three years. They face off against the Christian County Lady Colonels tonight at Lyle Dunbar Gym in Hopkinsville.

🔄 Road to the Semifinals

  • Crittenden County secured their spot with a 46-39 victory over Union County on Tuesday.

  • Christian County advanced with a 70-51 win against Madisonville-North Hopkins.

🏆 Team Breakdown

  • Lady Rockets (22-7)  3-game winning streak | District 5 champions

  • Lady Colonels (18-9)  8 wins in last 9 games | District 8 champions

💪 Key Matchup: The teams met earlier this season, with Christian County narrowly winning 56-49. Lady Rocket head coach Shannon Hodge highlights rebounding and physical play as crucial elements for success tonight.

🏅 History at Stake

  • Crittenden County was last in the regional title game in 2023 when they finished runner-up to Henderson County (71-53). Crittenden won the region in 2011, its only championship. 

  • Christian County is eyeing its first finals berth since 2011, when they fell to Crittenden County (53-49).

 Tipoff at 7:45 p.m. | 🎧 F&M Bank Pregame Show at 7:30 p.m. on 95.3 The Farm

📺 Can’t make it to the game? Watch it live on NFHS Network!

🔥 Bonus Action: The first semifinal at 6 p.m. features defending champion Henderson County battling Hopkins County Central.

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