By darrenkinnard

Goreville rolls past Edwards County for sectional championship

Posted: February 23, 2024
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Elverado 1A Sectional championship

Goreville's Abby Compton (50) goes to the basket while heavily guarded by Edwards County defenders during the first quarter of the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville.
Goreville's Breanna Suits (10) drives on Edwards County’s Alice Robb (4) during the first quarter of the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville.
Action during the first quarter of the 1A sectional final between Goreville and Edwards County on Thursday in Elkville.
Goreville head coach Pete Gordon talks to Kyndall Webb (34) during a break in play in the second quarter of the 1A sectional final against Edwards County on Thursday in Elkville.
Goreville’s Breanna Suits (10) goes to the basket against Edwards County during the second quarter of the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville.
Players on the Goreville bench celebrate after a basket in the third quarter against Edwards County during the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville. Goreville went on to win 64-43.
20220222-1Agbb-021: Goreville's Abby Compton (50) shoots over Edwards County’s Grace Bishop (21) during the fourth quarter of the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville. Goreville went on to win 64-43.
Goreville players celebrate with the sectional championship trophy after defeating Edwards County 64-43 in the 1A sectional final on Thursday in Elkville.

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ELKVILLE — The Goreville Lady Blackcats are into the 1A Elite Eight once again, after taking care of Edwards County 64-43 to win the Elverado 1A Sectional championship. This will be Goreville’s second trip to the supersectional in three years and seventh in the past 13 postseasons.

Goreville led 13-10 after one quarter and extended that lead to 32-24 by halftime. After extending the lead to 11 after three quarters, Goreville put it away with a 21-11 fourth quarter effort resulting in the 21-point win.

Kyndall Webb hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to lead the Goreville attack. Breanna Suits added 16 and Abby Compton 15.

Grace Bishop also scored 22 to lead Edwards County. Alexia McKinney tallied 12.

Goreville (32-3) advances to the Okawville Supersectional Monday night at 7:00, where they will face the defending state champion and host Lady Rockets. Okawville beat Father McGivney 41-29 to win the Nokomis Sectional.

Edwards County finished its season 21-10.

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