SLIDE SHOW: Lady Cats fall to George Rogers Clark in first round of Sweet 16
Published 10:40 pm Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup over George Rogers Clark senior Ciara Byars (3) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) shoots a layup over George Rogers Clark freshman Kyleigh Chestnut (1) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson junior Kloie Smith (15) tries to hang onto the ball as George Rogers Clark sophomore Kennedy Stamper (0) and senior Khania Jones (14) attempt to wrestle it from her in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Vanessa Ray (23) shoots a layup over George Rogers Clark senior Ciara Byars (3) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson junior Kloie Smith (15) shoots a layup over George Rogers Clark senior Khania Jones (14) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson sophomore Majayla Butler (12) attempts to wrestle the ball away from George Rogers Clark senior Khania Jones (14), sophomore Kennedy Stamper (0) and freshman Kyleigh Chestnut (1) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats head coach Ashley Taylor gives instructions during a timeout in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the George Rogers Clark Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup beside George Rogers Clark senior Ciara Byars (3) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Vanessa Ray (23) shoots a three-pointer in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) tries to hang onto the ball past George Rogers Clark senior Ciara Byars (3) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) shoots a three-pointer in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) shoots a layup as George Rogers Clark junior Annette Miller (30) reaches to knock it from her hands in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) shoots a layup over George Rogers Clark sophomore Kyleigh Stakelin (21) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson junior Kloie Smith (15) attempts to push past George Rogers Clark junior Annette Miller (30) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats head coach Ashley Taylor shouts instructions from the sidelines in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the George Rogers Clark Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Vanessa Ray (23) moves the ball around George Rogers Clark senior Jailenn Green (4) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior LaReesha Cawthorn (4) passes the ball to junior Kloie Smith (15) over George Rogers Clark senior Ciara Byars (3) and junior Annette Miller (30) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson junior Kloie Smith (15) shoots a layup as George Rogers Clark senior Khania Jones (14) reaches to block in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Jasmine Savage (22) looks to pass the ball around George Rogers Clark senior Jailenn Green (4) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Lyniah Brown (3) shoots a layup around George Rogers Clark senior Khania Jones (14) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Naja Nolan (5) moves the ball down court past George Rogers Clark sophomore Kennedy Stamper (0) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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Franklin-Simpson senior Jasmine Savage (22) shoots a three-pointer over George Rogers Clark senior Jailenn Green (4) in the Lady Cats’ 64-42 loss to the Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats lost 64-42 to the George Rogers Clark Lady Cardinals in the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Franklin-Simpson ends its season at 28-3.
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