Fleming County Stuns Mason 73-70
By Victor McKay
Maysville, KY – The last time Mason County lost to Fleming County, Bill Clinton was president and the country was preparing for Dooms Day as 2000 was quickly approaching. The Panthers went into the Mason County Fieldhouse a huge underdog and stole a 73-70 win over the Royals.
Fleming was playing without two of their starters and came out on fire hitting nine of thirteen threes in the first half to take a 43-32 lead into the locker room.
Mason County battled back in the fourth quarter and took their first lead of the game 53-52 with 6:32 left to play but was unable to hold on as the Panthers hit clutch free throws down the stretch to defeat the Royals for the first time in 21 years.
The Royals (14-10) look to rebound Saturday when they host 10th region rival Harrison County at the Fieldhouse. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Mason County – 15 – 21 – 15 – 19 – 70
Fleming County – 23 – 19 – 10 – 21 – 73
Scoring:
Mason County – A. Schalch 24, C. Brammer 15, X. Frey 14, B. May 9, J. Swolsky 8 c
Fleming County – C. Flannery 17, S. Hickerson 9, J. Argo 12, L. Lutz 24, C. Gulley 2, B. Clark 3, M. Dugan 6
