Clark tops Montgomery 74-47 for girls region title

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THE BASICS:

Final Score: George Rogers Clark 74, Montgomery County 47
Location: The Fieldhouse, Mason County
Records: George Rogers Clark (26-7), Montgomery County (23-12)
(10th Region Tournament Championship)

HISTORY:

In 49 seasons, the two have won a combined 28 10th Region Championship. The two from the 40th District have won 16 of the last 19 region titles. This was GRC’s 22nd championship appearance while Montgomery County made their 18th title showing. Clark County now had 16 region championships. Robbie Graham has now won seven 10th Region titles, the most in history.

The two teams have already met three times this season. GRC has swept the series 69-47, 67-57, and 59-63.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

— Chestnut (G) made six threes with 18 points.
— B. Byars (G) had 17 points and 4 rebounds.
— C. Byars (G) had 13 points and 9 rebounds.
— Stamper (G) had 15 points and three threes.
— Purvis (M) had 13 points.
— Barrier (M) had 12 points.
— Oney (M) had 5 points and 12 rebounds.

— 2nd Quarter Scoring: GRC 22, Montgomery 10
— Field Goals: Clark 50.9%, Montgomery 27.1
— 3-Point points: Clark 30, Montgomery 9
— Points off Turnovers: Clark 19, Montgomery 8

UP NEXT:

Montgomery County’s season ends at 23-12.  They lose three seniors: Hallie Conley, Ella Rout, and Emily Zink.

George Rogers Clark moves to 26-7.  They will play the 12th Region on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00pm.  View the full state tournament bracket below.

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