The Kennedale Lady Kats facing rival Godley in a bi-district playoff game on Monday night got a hard fought 58-53 win and the fans got the game that was expected. {{more: continue …}}
These two teams have faced each other many times over the years, so they know each other well. It showed as the teams played to the others weaknesses. In the end, it was game that was as close as two points with less than a minute to play.?big momentum switch in 1st half …??
Godley dominated the first quarter by finding ways to break Kennedale?s press and aggressive play. The Lady Wildcats of Godley held a 21-16 advantage going into the second quarter. Kennedale laid off a little in the 2nd and the tables turned with the Lady Kats turning in a huge 16-6 show after going on a 10-2 run to take a 32-27 into the half. The five point half time lead would mirror the finish.
3rd quarter dominance & 4th quarter dramatics …??In the 3rd, Godley managed only seven points while Kennedale had 12. Neither team was lighting up the board but Kats scoring enough to have a 10 point lead 44-34 the beginning of the 4th. After Kenendale stretch the lead to 13, Godley changed tactics by interrupting the flow of the game by getting fouls and putting Kennedale at the line. It worked as the Lady Kats went a very chilly 8-20 in free throws as the Godley Lady Wildcats warmed up.?
Scoring …?
Kennedale?s Kalyne Daniels?(Jr) led all scorers 23 points. Others Lady Kat who scored were Tawny Smith-Knox?(So) 12, Sydnee Biscoe?(Sr) 9, Trinitee Warren?(So) with 7, Mac Briscoe?(So) 4 and Mylo Austin?(Sr) with 1.?For Godley Sierra
Lenz-Ross put up 16 points, Kaylee White 13, Madi Maxwell 11 and Hanna
Robertson added 10 points.?
Area game Friday night ?
Kennedale (20-16, 11-1) will play Snyder (14-17, 4-4) Friday night at Eastland at 6:30 p.m. Snyder beat Graham with a last second shot 57-55 earlier this week.? See?UIL Bracket for Region 1&3
