15TH REGION SOCCER: Prestonsburg, Lawrence County reach finals

Photo courtesy of DENNIS WALKER

Prestonsburg and Lawrence County punched their tickets to the girls’ 15th Region soccer championship match with wins on Tuesday.

Anna Burchett knocked home four goals and had one assist as the Lady Blackcats blanked Pikeville, 10-0, in a match played at Eagle Field.

Kadynce Hackworth followed with two goals and one assist while Chloe Collins added one goal and one assist.

Lauren Johnson scored a single goal and assisted on four others as Prestonsburg improved to 12-3. Hannah Blankenship and Maggie Nelson each added a goal.

Alivia Slone recorded her third shutout.

Pikeville’s season ends at 3-11.

In the nightcap, Lawrence County managed to score a thrilling 3-2 victory over host Johnson Central.

Ellie Webb had one goal and two assists as the Lady Bulldogs improved to 11-2-1. Camran Diamond and Emersyn Elliott each scored a single goal.

Goalkeeper Alyssa Moore had five saves.

Johnson Central’s season ends at 9-2-1.