Scotland County Girls Rally for Overtime Win at District Tournament
By David Sharp
Knox County (12-13) leaped to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter of their February 25, 2026 girls District game with Scotland County. The Lady Tigers (18-8) defended and rebounded well after the first period and rallied for a 53-43 overtime win.
Kennedy Parrish stole the ball and scored for a 14-7 lead after one quarter of basketball. Elle Hamlin scored on a putback for a 6-2 run and a 16-13 Eagle edge.
MaKenna Musgrove and Kennedy Parrish scored for their respective teams leaving a Scotland County up 22-19 with 2:09 to play in the first half. Melayna Miller tied the contest with a KCHS three ball with 1:55 remaining until halftime.
Knox County took a 26-24 lead to the halftime dressing room.
Myleigh Miler hit another Knox County home run with a three pointer and a 29-28 edge with five minutes to play in the third quarter. Kennedy Parrish gave the Lady Eagles a 31-30 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Knox County turned the ball over five times in the fourth quarter and in overtime. Elle Hamlin scored with 30 seconds to play in regulation time for a 38 all tie. Knox County could not get the winning points. The game moved to overtime tied at 38.
Myah Holt sank a free throw after a KC turnover for a 42- 40 Scotland County lead with 2:38 remaining in the extra session. Holt scored a field goal. Kennedy Parrish popped a three for a 49-43 Scotland County lead with a minute to play in overtime. Myah Holt and Charlie Holland sank overtime free throws sending the Tigers to the girls district championship game.
Scotland County outscored Knox County 15-5 in overtime.
Seniors Myleigh Miller and Kennedy Parrish played their final basketball games for Knox County. Kennedy Parrish led Knox County with a game high 23 points. Adison Strong finished with eight points.
Ele Hamlin led Scotland County with 14 points. Charlie Holland was in double figures with ten points. Makenna Musgrove put in eight Tiger points. Myah Holt tallied nine points. MaKenna Musgrove added eight Tiger points.
