The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs won two games and dropped two this week, but the lesson that needs to be learned about the Lady Dawgs, is the team’s willingness to fight and strive to get better.

That lesson was evident in three games this week as Clinton County defeated McCreary Central on Tuesday, February 5, almost pulled off a win against Allen County/Scottsville Saturday night, and won against Taylor County on Monday night.

Clinton County 37

Taylor County 31

The Lady Bulldogs fell behind in the first part of Monday night’s game againt Taylor County, but quickly picked up momentum in the second quarter.

By the end of the first period, Taylor County led the Lady Dawgs, 10-7. At the end of the half, Clinton County had outscored Taylor by three points, 12-9, for a tie at the half, 19-19.

During the third quarter, both teams struggled from the floor as Taylor County took a one point lead at the end of the eight minutes, 27-26.

It was the fourth and final quarter when Clinton County picked up its defense and held Taylor County to only four points while putting 11 on the board for the 37-31 win. Clinton County moved to 12-15 on the year.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Stalcup 18

McWhorter 8

Campbell 5

Boils 2

Beard 2

Bookout 2

Clinton County 29

Allen Co./Scottsville 35

Although there wasn’t much scoring going on for both teams during Saturday night’s home game against Allen County/Scottsville, Clinton County almost pulled off an upset over the 22-3 Lady Patriots.

Allen County/Scottsville has beaten Monroe County twice this season and before the game tipped off, fans were expecting a blow out.

Clinton County put out a good showing against one of the top teams in the region Saturday night and with their continued effort, could pose a threat next week as the Lady Dawgs play in the district tournament.

Clinton County didn’t start out very well against the Lady Patriots, scoring only one field goal in the first quarter, 13-2.

It wasn’t until the 6:40 mark in the second quarter that Clinton County would score again off a free throw by Bree Boils, 15-3.

Kayla Dicken hit a field goal at the 5:44 mark to cut the lead to 10 points, but back-to-back goals by the Lady Patriots pushed the lead to 14, 19-5.

Clinton County would only score five more points in the second quarter to trail, 21-10, at halftime.

During the second half, both teams picked up on offense and it wasn’t until the 3:21 mark the Lady Dawgs started to pick up momentum.

During the final three minutes of the period, Clinton County put together a 5-0 run to cut the lead to six points at the end of the period, 27-21.

Clinton County continued its run in the final period, picking up six more points and tying the game at 27 with 6:36 on the clock.

Allen County scored a field goal for a two point lead at the 5:28 mark then a scoring drought by both teams lasted until 1:40 remaining in the game when Shyanne McWhorter hit a layup on a back door pass from Dicken, 29-29.

With 1:16 on the clock, Allen County hit a field goal to move ahead by two points, 31-29. An intentional foul sent Allen County to the line for two shots and the ball.

Trailing by only four points, Clinton County couldn’t get over the hump in the final minute, but managed to keep one of the top teams in the region from running away with the game. Clinton County lost the contest, 35-29.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Dicken 8

Beard 7

Boils 6

McWhorter 5

Stalcup 1

Elmore 1

Bookout 1

Clinton County 31

Monroe County 65

The Lady Bulldogs lost to one of the top teams in the region Friday night as Clinton County travled to Monroe County to take on the Lady Falcons.

Monroe County took control in the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring Clinton County 26-7 in the first period.

At half time, Clinton County trailed 48-12. By the end of the third period, the Lady Dawgs had added a few more points, but Monroe again outscored Clinton County 11-10, for a 59-22 lead.

In the final quarter, the Lady Dawgs scored nine points to Monroe’s six for a final of 65-31, in favor of the Lady Falcons.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Dicken 17

Elmore 7

McWhorter 6

Hicks 1

Clinton County 65

McCreary Central 58

In what was a revenge win for the Lady Dawgs on Tuesday night, February 5, Clinton County was down in the second half only to come back and take an impressive win over McCreary Central 66-58, who beat the Lady Dawgs at home on January 22, 50-48.

The Lady Dawgs led after the first quarter of play, 20-17, but fell behind in the second quarter as McCreary Central posted 24 second quarter points to Clinton County’s nine, 41-29.

Clinton County gained a little ground in the third quarter by outscoring the Lady Raiders, 15-7 for a third quarter score of 47-44.

As the final quarter got underway, Clinton County took over and completely dominated on defense and offense scoring 21 points in the period and holding McCreary Central to only 11.

The Dawgs picked up its 11th win on the season with the 65-58 win over the Lady Raiders.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Stalcup 21

Beard 12

Elmore 8

Boils 7

McWhorter 7

Dicken 4

Campbell 3

Bookout 2

Langford 1

The Lady Dawgs was back in action Tuesday night, too late for press deadline, against Monticello, and will be at home Thursday night for the final home game of the regular season. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.

Alex Beard drove the lane for a layup during Saturday night’s game against Allen County/Scottsville. The Lady Dawgs played Monticello Tuesday night, too late for press deadline, and will host Barren County on Thursday night for the final game of the regular season.

Ansley Stalcup put up a shot in traffic Saturday night as Clinton County hosted Allen County/Scottsville. The Lady Dawgs lost the contest, 35-29, to one of the top teams in the 4th Region.