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Lady Knights advance to 5th Region semifinals

The Marion County Lady Knights defeated the Bethlehem Banshees, 54-43, in the first round of the girls 5th Region tournament Thursday at Nelson County High School.

Marion County will play the LaRue County, which defeated Hardin County, 84-60, in the second game Thursday. The Lady Knights and the Lady Hawks are scheduled to play at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Nelson County High School.

Marion County played at LaRue County on Feb. 1, and the Lady Hawks won that game, 58-48.