![]() ![]() An 11-2 run to open the third quarter made it 42-21. Love is what drives us because we believe man was created by love and for love. The love of truth, beauty and goodness is our aim. The Valkyries led 31-19 at halftime, and the outcome seemed inevitable. Academics Our pre-K-12 Catholic classical academy is defined primarily by one thing: Love. They turned the pressure up, and we just couldn’t make plays. Laurel County (1977-79) is the only other team to win three. “It starts with the defense.”Īdded Sivills: “They were just more physical than we were at the beginning. Sacred Heart (36-3) won a third straight state title for the second time in program history, also accomplishing the feat from 2002-04. “I just turn up on defense when I bring the energy, and everything else comes,” Ralston said. Ralston had five steals in the first quarter alone. “We share the ball and get the ball to the open person.”ĭown 5-0 early, Sacred Heart took control with 15 straight points. ![]() “I’m not surprised about the assists because that’s who we are,” Moir said. Sacred Heart had 25 assists on 27 made field goals.Ĭhamps again: Angelina Pelayo's growth on display as Sacred Heart advances tops Owensboro Catholic Junior Claire Russell (seven assists, four rebounds) did the dirty work. Junior Angelina Pelayo (17 points, six rebounds) was a force in the paint and reached 1,000 points for her career. Junior Reagan Bender filled the role of shooter, making 3 of 6 3-point tries and scoring 19 points. Ralston was relentless on defense with seven steals and pitched in five assists. It’s special to win a championship, and I’m not even thinking about next year.” “I’ve had enough disappointment in all my coaching where we have really good teams and something happens. “We’re going to enjoy this, for sure,” Valkyries coach Donna Moir said. With point guard Triniti Ralston the only senior on the roster, Sacred Heart figures to be favored to make it four in a row next season. Laurel County (1977-79) is the only other team to win three straight titles. Sacred Heart (36-3) won a third straight state title for the second time in program history, also accomplishing the feat from 2002-04. “They could beat the Lakers tonight shooting that percentage,” McCracken County coach Scott Sivills said. With all five starters playing their roles to perfection, the Valkyries shot a blistering 71.1% and rolled past McCracken County 68-53 in Saturday’s championship game of the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls Sweet 16 in front of 3,774 fans at Rupp Arena. 1 in the state all season, the Sacred Heart Academy basketball team was at its best when it mattered most. Watch Video: Sacred Heart basketball cruises past McCracken County for third straight state title ![]()
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