ASHLAND – Magoffin County was limited offensively as Rose Hill Christian pulled away to win 58-24 in a girls’ high school basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 23.
Following the loss, Magoffin County dropped to 2-6.
Rose Hill Christian moved to 6-4 after recording the win.
One of most improved girls’ basketball teams in the 16th Region, Rose Hill Christian finished 24-of-69 (34.8 percent) from the field. The Lady Royals were 5-of-19 from 3-point range.
Rose Hill Christian connected on 5-of-17 free throw attempts on its winning effort.
Baylee Trimble led Rose Hill Christian with a game-high 20 points. Trimble was 4-of-11 from 3-point range.
Accompanying Trimble in double figures for the Lady Royals, Gabby Karle added 15 points.
Nearly reaching double figures for Rose Hill Christian, Bellamee Sparks scored nine points.
Rounding out Rose Hill Christian’s individual scoring, Baylee Stephens chipped in seven points, Jewelia VanKeuren six points and Avary Newell one point.
Magoffin County finished 8-of-24 from the field. The Lady Hornets were 1-of-8 from 3-point range.
Magoffin County finished 7-of-20 from the free throw line.
Angel Mullis paced Magoffin County with a double-double, scoring 11 points and hauling in 14 rebounds.
In addition to Mullins, Karah Lafferty (six points), Stephanie Helton (three points), Charla Lykins (two points) and Kennedy Williams (two points) provided scoring for the Lady Hornets.
Magoffin County managed to outrebound 16th Region member Rose Hill Christian 34-32.