SLIDE SHOW: Lady Wildcats win first region title since 2009
Published 10:08 pm Saturday, March 8, 2025
The Lady Wildcats celebrate winning their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
The Lady Wildcats celebrate winning their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
The Lady Wildcats celebrate winning their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson fans celebrate as the Lady Wildcats win their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup over Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22), sophomore Lily Blythe (24) and junior Aubrey Glass (21) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a three-pointer in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson junior Khloe Smith (15) shoots a layup between Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) and senior Kassady London (34) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) passes the ball to junior Khloe Smith (15) over Metcalfe County senior Kassady London (34) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a layup in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson sophomore Majayla Butler (12) lines up to shoot a layup over Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats head coach Ashley Taylor cheers on her team in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson junior Khloe Smith (15) shoots a layup as Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22), sophomore Lily Blythe (24) and junior Aubrey Glass (21) defend in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a layup over Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup around Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) shoots a layup over Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson sophomore Majayla Butler (12) shoots a layup over Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Jasmine Savage (22) shoots the ball over Metcalfe County senior Kassady London (34) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson fans cheer on the Lady Wildcats in their 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a three-pointer in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) pushes past Metcalfe County sophomore Lily Blythe (24) to shoot a layup in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Vanessa Ray (23) shoots a layup around Metcalfe County senior Kassady London (34) in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats head coach Ashley Taylor gives instructions from the sidelines in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup as Metcalfe County sophomore Lily Blythe (24) reaches to block in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a layup in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson senior Jasmine Savage (22) shoots a three-pointer in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
Franklin-Simpson junior Khloe Smith (15) shoots a layup as Metcalfe County sophomore Jozie Allen (22) and junior Bree Jolly (31) reach to block in the Lady Wildcats’ 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
The Lady Wildcats celebrate a basket in their 72-45 win over the Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Franklin-Simpson earns its first region title since 2009. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
The Lady Wildcats celebrate winning their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025. GRACE MCDOWELL / DAILY NEWS
The Franklin-Simpson Lady Wildcats won their first region title since 2009 with a 72-45 win over the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the Region 4 Girls’ Championship at E. A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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