Girls basketball: Free throws decide Henderson County's one-point win over Webster County

Kevin Patton, Henderson Gleaner

February 9, 2022 at 2:08 AM·3 min read

HENDERSON, Ky. -- Henderson County captured the top seed in the Sixth District and a spot in the Second Region Tournament as Careese Toombs hit a tiebreaking free throw with 8.1 seconds to play that gave the Lady Colonels a 45-44 win over Webster County on Tuesday.

The Lady Colonels (16-4) improved to 3-0 in the district and will get a bye into the finals of the three-team Sixth District Tournament no matter the outcome of Friday's final regular-season district game at Union County.

Webster County (14-8) had a chance to capture the win as Karsyn Cates was fouled on a 3-point shot just before the buzzer. The freshman who had attempted only one free throw in a varsity game this season missed all three of the foul shots and Henderson County held on for the win.

Webster County's Karsyn Cates (4) is fouled on a 3-point attempt by Henderson County's Careese Toombs (31) during their game at Henderson County High School Tuesday night, Feb. 8, 2022. Henderson County held a one point lead with a half-second left on the clock when Cates, a freshman with only one other free throw attempt on the season, had to step to the line for three free throws. She missed all three and Henderson won the game 45-44.

"We talk about closing out on the shooters and we closed out a little too much there," Henderson County coach Jeff Haile said. "I feel for them and for the young lady who missed the free throws.

"It was a good win for us, but we had some luck on our side."

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In the second half, Kaytlan Kemp drew two offensive fouls on Webster County's Brooke Shepherd, who fouled out with 5:30 to play.

Immediately after that, Jarie Thomas hit a 3-pointer that tied the game at 39. With 2:43 to go, Graci Risley hit her fifth 3-pointer of the game to put Henderson County in front 44-42.

Henderson County is in shock after fouling the 3-point shooter with only a half-second left on the clock and a slim one point lead over Webster County during their game at Henderson County High School Tuesday night, Feb. 8, 2022. Henderson County held a one point lead with a half-second left on the clock when Cates, a freshman with only one other free throw attempt on the season, had to step to the line for three free throws. She missed all three and Henderson won the game 45-44.

"We executed those two plays to perfection," Haile said.

Both Thomas and Risley scored 17 points apiece to lead the Lady Colonels.

Raigan Price, who scored a game-high 23 points for Webster County, hit a pair of free throws with 2:23 to play to tie the game at 44.

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Henderson County worked the clock for the final shot, calling a timeout with 15 seconds to play. Out of the timeout, Toombs took the ball near the free-throw line on a pass from Kemp and drove toward the basket where she was fouled as she put up a shot. The senior, who had made 29 of 38 attempts prior to Tuesday's game, hit the first of her two foul shots to put the Lady Colonels in front.

Webster County's Karsyn Cates (4) leaves the court as Henderson County's Mallorie Veal (2) celebrates her team's win after their game at Henderson County High School Tuesday night, Feb. 8, 2022. Henderson County held a one point lead with a half-second left on the clock when Cates, a freshman with only one other free throw attempt on the season, had to step to the line for three free throws. She missed all three and Henderson won the game 45-44.

"We got what we wanted at the end," Haile said. "Careese has done a great job at the free throw line all season."

Henderson Co. 45, Webster Co. 44

Webster Co. (14-8)

Brooke Shepherd 2 2-2 6; Madison Hinton 3 0-0 9; Hannah Yates 0 0-0 0; Raigan Price 8 6-6 23; Katelyn Cates 1 2-2 5; Karsyn Cates 0 0-3 0; Sydney Shoulders 0 0-0 0; Mary Kate Rakestraw 0 1-2 1. Totals: 14 11-15 44. 3-point goals: 5 (Hinton 3, Price 1, Kat. Cates 1). Rebounds: 19 (Kat. Cates 5). Turnovers: 16. Fouls: 13. Fouled out: Shepherd.

Henderson Co. (16-4)

Jarie Thomas 6 4-4 17; Savannah Lacer 0 0-0 0; Graci Risley 6 0-0 17; Kaytlan Kemp 2 0-0 4; Careese Toombs 2 1-3 5; Mallorie Veal 0 2-2 2; Shalyn Sprinkles 0 0-0 0; Brooklyn Gibson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 7-9 45. 3-point goals: 6 (Risley 5, Thomas 1). Rebounds: 16 (Thomas 6). Turnovers: 13. Fouls: 10. Fouled out: None.

Webster Co. 11 12 11 10 -- 44

Henderson Co. 8 18 6 13 -- 45

Webster County's Karsyn Cates (4) leaves the court after their game at Henderson County High School Tuesday night, Feb. 8, 2022. Henderson County held a one point lead with a half-second left on the clock when Cates, a freshman with only one other free throw attempt on the season, had to step to the line for three free throws. She missed all three and Henderson won the game 45-44.

This article originally appeared on Henderson Gleaner: Girls basketball: Henderson County vs. Webster County

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Henderson Co. 45, Webster Co. 44

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