The Lady Kats wrapped up the regular season, claiming an undefeated district title and move into playoff action next week. {{more:Read more …}}
The last time the Kats went undefeated in district play was back to back district championship of 2012, 2013 and 2014. The past two year, the Kats have shared the district title with Godley.16 straight playoff appearances …
As far as the playoffs, Kennedale is carrying on a long tradition. This will be the 16 straight playoff appearances by the Lady Kats, dating back to the 2001-02 season.
The Lady Kats have the best record for any Kennedale girls basketball team at this point in the season at 31-3, 12-0.Current record on par with ’08 and ’13 …
You have to go back to Kennedale?s two state runner-up teams to find similar records. The 2007-08 team went 30-5, losing out to Canyon (31-3) in the state finals. The 2012-13 team went 31-7, losing out to Mexia in the state championship game that year.Bi-district – Midlothian Heritage Feb14 …
What?s ahead for the Lady Kats? The winners of District 7-4A, Kennedale, will play the fourth place team from District 8-4A, Midlothian Heritage, in first round action (Bi-District). That game is scheduled for next week on Valentine?s Day, Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm at Mansfield Timberview High School. Midlothian Heritage?s record is 19-13 overall and 5-7 in district play. UILReg1-3 4A Girls Playoff Bracket
Kennedale is currently ranked #2 in Class 4A in both the TABC and TGCA polls. Argyle is ranked #1
GAME ACTION …
Feb 7, 2017 – Kennedale vs Lake Worth 88-14 (W)Tuesday night the Lady Kats of Kennedale overwhelmed the Lady Bullfrogs of Lake Worth by a score of 88-14 and completing a sweep of the district and earning a number one seed in the 2017 4A UIL Girls Basketball Playoffs, Region 1 First Round Action.
Box Score:
Kennedale Q1-40, Q2-27, Q3=16, Q4-5 = 88
Lake Worth Q1-0, Q2-2, Q3-3, Q4-9 = 14
Stats:
{{t2:Evie Whorley (Sr):
}} 19pts, 3/6 3FG, 7 stls; }} 17pts, 11 reb, 4 stls, 2 blks; {{t2:Lucy Benson (Sr):
}} 7/8 16 pts, 11 rebs, 5 stls, 2 blks. Also scoring were {{t2:Sydney Johnson (Sr):
}} 8, 4 stls; {{t2:Sydnee Biscoe (Jr):
}} 8; {{t2:Payton Williams (Sr):
}} 8, 2/4 3FG; {{t2:Dajia Simmons (Sr):
}} 6, 5 rebs, 4 stls; {{t2:Kylie Embry (Sr):
}} 4, 9 rebs; Jordan Jones (Sr) 2; {{t2:Taylor Austin (Sr):
}} 4 asst, 2 stls, 2 dfl. (Photos:Staci
Otts)
Final District 7-4A Standings (top-bottom)
- Kennedale 12-0, 31-3
- Mineral Wells 10-2, 17-14
- Springtown 8-4, 14-15
- Benbrook 6-6, 9-13
- Castleberry 3-8, 4-17
- Lake Worth 2-10, 4-23
- Diamond Hill- Jarvis 0-11, 0-22
