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Lady Trojans Win in Double Overtime: Thriller History Moments for WC

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by Deb Ryan --


From a game that looked to be sealed at the free-throw line, to a double overtime WIN, Webster County girls notched up a 64-59 breathtaking final score lead to move them on to play Henderson County in the sixth district championships at Union County on Wednesday, February 20, at 7 p.m.

Game Highlights 

Playback: With coach Parker McCalister starting the same all season five-member team (Papineau, Herrera, Edens, McNary and Townsend) for the Trojan beginning lineup, the game is underway. Webster County comes into the district games with a 21-4 season, Union County a 9-16.  

Just after tip off, Mariah Herrera and Kolbi Edens chalk up a lead score of 5-0 for WC right away. Union County calls for an early timeout. 
With a 9-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, WC’s momentum is strong. Union gets a 1–point lead during the first half, but at halftime, it’s Webster 17, Union 14.

Momentum shifts in the third quarter. Webster makes a good start, and then Union County begins to dominate on the floor, outrebounding Webster. End of third, Union leads by only 1 point, 31-30.

Webster gets back in the lead early on of the last quarter, 33-31. Union comes back strong, but only has WC holding with a 1-point lead at 46-45 and 42 seconds remaining in the game. 

Webster makes one of two free throws. Game is tied, 46-46. Union goes to the line and both free throws are in. Union is ahead 48-46.

It’s a 3-pointer miss by WC, so Union goes to the line. One free throw is in. Now there is less than 14 seconds to go.

Can you believe it? Amazing! Webster’s Maddie Duncan makes her first basket of the game, a 3-pointer that just beats the buzzer! Game is tied 49-49. Overtime is on.

Overtime begins and Union gains back the lead. Webster ties it up 52-52. Union leads 54-53. Webster leads again 55-54. Union goes for a timeout and a FOUL is called. Union goes to the line, gets ½. Score is 55-55.

Webster’s ball, but it’s a miss. OT ends, another tie, 55-55! 

Second overtime opens with a 3-pointer from Webster and two completion free throws, to lead 59-55. Bailey Townsend ups the score with two more free throws to a 61-57 lead for Webster. Union gets a basket, now WC leads by two at 61-59. Timeout is called.

WC plays keep away after the timeout, only 35 seconds left. Another timeout is called. WC goes to the line, gets ½. Union misses and Webster rebounds. It’s now a 3-point game. Bailey Townsend gets ½ at the line.

The buZZzzer sounds. Lady Trojans WIN 64-59!!!

Note of thanks: I used Mike Stunson’s, Madisonville’s Messenger sports’ reporter, Twitter feeds for helpful information in this playback recap. Look for complete stats and a full story in the Madisonville Messenger on Tuesday. 

Thanks Mike. You made me feel as if I was at the game sitting on the bleachers, feeling each thrilling moment in person. You inspired me to make a first go at reporting on sports for a remembrance in Traveling Webster County, Kentucky’s (TWCKY) documented history.

More about the game from the Courier Press/Henderson Gleaner 



Mike Stunson from the Messenger (on Storify)

by Deb Ryan, TWCKY founder