Lady Knights season reaches a Mercy-ful end

The Marion County Lady Knights went on the road Feb. 12 to take on Mercy Academy in their last regular season game. After winning their previous 29 games, Marion County had little trouble in capping off an impressive 30-0 undefeated regular season. Patrice Tonge led the way with a career-high 22 points in the 64-46 win.
“We played a really good game,” Head Coach Trent Milby said. “We were really focused on the game and went to a tough place to win, and won.”
Milby also praised his team for making it through the regular season undefeated and winning by an average in excess of 33 points per game.
“It’s a great accomplishment because it is something that is very hard to do,” he said. “This team has stepped up and played every game with great focus. I’m very proud of them and the whole community should be as well.”

Jessica Veatch

Eighth grader Haeli Howard pushes the ball up the floor in the win over Mercy on Feb. 12.

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Marion County 18  19  18  9- 64
Mercy              10  16    8 12- 46
Marion County (30-0): Patrice Tonge 22, Kyvin Goodin-Rogers 14, Makayla Epps 12, Haeli Howard 7, Alexus Calhoun 4, Logan Powell 3, Timmera Burton 2
Mercy (15-10): Malerie Martin 9, Morgan Doherty 7, Erin Muthler 7, Whitney Hartlage 6, Hannah Bewley 6, Sarah Parr 4, Julia Hodge 3, Camryn White 2,  Mackenzie Stovall 2

Junior varsity action…
The junior varsity Lady Knights were also in action against Mercy, losing 44-22.  Ambrasia Adams led the Lady Knights with 10 points.

Marion County  2  9    6    5 – 22
Mercy              8  8  10  18 – 44
Marion County: Ambrasia Adams 10, Kendyl Powell 6, Kaylee Wheatley 2, Jordan Thomas 2, Kristen Mattingly 2