The Ladycats drew the #2 ranked Bishop Brossart in the first round of the 10th Region Tournament to be played at Nicholas County.  They tip off at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27.

Brossart was upset by Campbell County in the finals of the 37th District Tournament.

Also, on the bracket side for Pendleton and a possible second round match-up is 10th Region favorite, Montgomery County, or longtime rival Bracken County.  They play the game before PC on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The Ladycats make their third trip in four years to the region tournament under varsity coach Scott Collins. Two years ago, they make a run to the 10th Region semifinals for only the fourth time in school history.

Seven CheerCats were recognized on Senior Night for their dedication and contributions to the cheerleading program. Pictured above: Hannah Ammerman, Megan Lee, Madison Logan, Bailey Childers, Brittany Baumgartner, Katlyn Rogers, Jennifer Walton. Photo by Monica Antrobus.

Pendleton County High School Division won first place in the Varsity Mount Traditional Division at the Ameri Cheer Competition. Front row from left, Katlyn Rogers, Hannah Ammerman, Megan Lea, Jennifer Walton. Second row: Madison Logan, Brittany Baumgartner, Bailey Childers. Third row: Tori Wanstrath, Sabrina Cain, Carlee Peters, Kyndal Hundley, Kaylin Wells.

The Pendleton County Ladycats basketball team said goodbye to five players on Senior Night. They are, pictured from left, Jennifer Dixon, Bradi Boden, Tori Fitzpatrick, Heather Jolley, and Ashten Wolfe.

While the regular season ended not the way the Ladycats had hoped, it didn’t diminish their goal of bringing home a 38th District Crown to PCHS.

With senior center Heather Jolley out with a sprained ankle, coach Collins will have several options to choose from in regards to how to battle Harrison County on Monday night and the Fillies’ center, Jordan Doram.

He could go small and start seniors Bradi Boden, leading the Ladycats in scoring, and point forward Ashten Wolfe.  Add in junior Taylor McClanahan at the post with sophomore wing McKayla Manor, 2nd on the team in scoring and a deadly 3-point shooter, and point guard Isabella Hall.

Senior Aaron Gibson scored 13 points against Paris on Wednesday, February 13. The Wildcats went on to win by a score of 79-58. Photo by Monica Antrobus.

By Bruce Reller Jr., Reporter

The Pendleton County Wildcats defeated Bourbon County on Senior Night last Monday, February 11. The Wildcats led by just 12 points at halftime but took over in the second half, winning by the score of 102-66.

“The victory over Bourbon was a nice win as we shot the ball well,” Pendleton County head coach Ed Cravens said.

Jenna Kelsch O'Hara and David Tackett were recognized at the Ladycats game versus George Rogers Clark on Saturday night for their selection into the 10th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2012.

At the end of the 2012 season, the 10th Region girls basketball coaches selected the Class of 2012 for their Hall of Fame. Two Ladycats were selected to receive the honor and join the growing Pendleton County contingent in the 10th Region Hall of Fame.  Jenna Kelsch as a player who starred as a point guard for the Ladycats in 1999-2004 and David Tackett who has been a supporter, coach and fan of Ladycat basketball since the 70s.

While coach Scott Collins is focused on finding a strategy for his reeling Ladycats, who have lost four games in a row by an average of 28 points, as they head into 38th District play, it might not include senior center Heather Jolley who sprained her ankle in Saturday night’s 78-32 loss to George Rogers Clark.

Heather was averaging 8.9 PPG and 8.9 RPG and provided a defensive presence in the paint with 2.2 blocked shots per game.  Her height and rebounding would be sorely needed against Harrison County’s Jordan Doram.  Harrison County is the Ladycats first round district opponent.

Wildcats senior Andrew Antrobus tries to go up for a shot against Campbell County as seniors Ethan Moore and Mason Monroe look on. Photo by Bruce Reller, Jr.

By Bruce Reller Jr., Reporter

The Pendleton County Wildcats are in the midst of a 3-game losing streak. They lost two home games to Grant County and Campbell County last week to drop to 12-13 on the season.

“We are mismatched in size. That makes a huge difference,” Wildcats head coach Ed Cravens said. “We are still struggling with injuries.”