Big Third Quarters Lifts Fleming Over Lady Saints
Flemingsburg, KY – The Saint Patrick Lady Saints made the 12-mile trip to Flemingsburg Monday night for a matchup with Fleming County. For two quarters, it was a battle of wills. Just as it appeared the Lady Panthers were going to run away with the game, St. Patrick’s battled back to end the half down eight 34-26.
What happened when play resumed was a 21-5 third quarter route by Fleming County as they cruised to their eighth win of the season 70-43. With St. Patrick’s Justina Klee and Kelsey Tesmer on the bench with foul trouble, Fleming County had their way on the inside and the Lady Saints were unable to overcome the 16-point margin.
St. Patrick was led in scoring by Libby Gallenstein. The senior guard poured in a team high 17 points. Allison Hughes was the only other Lady Saint in double figures with 13.
Fleming County’s Sidney Argo had a game high 29 points on the night followed by Ameerah Jackson’s 12 effort.
St. Patrick, 6-6, looks to bounce back when they host Bracken County in a boy/girl double header at the Shamrock Tuesday night. Fleming County returns to action Wednesday at Dayton High School.
St. Patrick returns to action at home on Monday as they host Fleming County at the Shamrock.
St. Patrick – 12 – 14 – 05 – 12 – 43
Fleming County – 16 – 18 – 21 – 15 – 70
Scoring:
St. Patrick – Caroline McKay 2, Izzy Riggs 4, Libby Gallenstein 17, Allison Hughes 13, Justina Klee 4, Emma Gallenstein 1, Bria Bauer 2
Fleming County – Sidney Argo 29, Krishani Jackson 8, Caroline Price 3, Niya Nelson 6, Courtny Arrasmith 8, Sandi Price 3, Raven Clark 1 Ameerah Jackson 12