HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County Lady Colonels hosted the Hopkinsville Tigers for a rivalry matchup on Friday. The Colonels built an early lead, and, powered by a 17-point performance from Anaysia Bagwell, earned a 57-37 win.

Neither team could get much going on the offensive end early on, but Christian County was able to get more shots to fall, and built a 26-12 lead going into the half.

#11 Ne’Vaeh Day of the Christian County Lady Colonels is presented an award for scoring 1000 points this season. January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#12 Laelah Watkins of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers for two against the Christian County Colonels on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#5 Lasheiti Wilson of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers for two against the Christian County Lady Colonels on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#31 Taria Sharberi of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers for two against the Christian County Lady Colonels on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#1 Amari Northington of The Christian County Lady Colonels for three against the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#10 Anaysia Bagwell of The Christian County Lady Colonels meets the defense of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#10 Anaysia Bagwell of The Christian County Lady Colonels takes a free throw against the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#5 Lasheiti Wilson of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers brings the ball downcourt against the Christian County Lady Colonels on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#1 Amari Northington of The Christian County Lady Colonels with the layup against the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#1 Amari Northington of The Christian County Lady Colonels with the drive past the defense of the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Christian County Lady Colonels defeated the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers on January 24, 2025 (Jeff Danault)

Hopkinsville head coach Keith Leslie said his squad needs to play more as a team in order to avoid falling into a deficit.

“We have to play more defense, and as a unit,” said Leslie. “We didn’t have a lot go our way tonight, and on nights like that, we have to play harder and give a better effort.”

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The Colonels put the nail in the coffin going on a 20-7 run in the third quarter.

Christian County head coach Kiki Radford said her team’s defense was what led to the win against their cross-town rival.

“We just had to buckle down on the defensive end,” said Radford. “When we play defense like we’re capable of playing, we’re a really good team. We limited second-chance opportunities, and that was a difference-maker tonight.”

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