Tournament MVP Trent Gilbert scored 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Scott Co. Cardinals to a 70-64 win over Henry Clay in the 11th Region Championship on Tuesday. Gilbert also had 4 assists and 2 steals in the win.
Hines Jones had 16 points and 3 rebounds. Tony Martini recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Cardinals.
Jeremiah Tisdale led Henry Clay with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 7 steals. Senior Jordan Green scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals in the final game of his high school career.
Scott County advances to face Fleming County in the opening round of the Boys Sweet Sixteen on Mar. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Rupp Arena.
Scott County: 15 18 15 22 70
Henry Clay: 15 20 12 17 64
Scott County (32-3): Gilbert 24, Jones 16, Martini 10, Long 4, Ware 8, Kindred 8
Henry Clay (19-13): Green 22, J. Tisdale 27, Barnes 0, Setzer 6, Wilson 3, I. Tisdale 6
*Photo gallery by Regina Rickert. Click to enlarge.
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