Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Lady Rebels delivered a commanding performance on February 24, 2026, securing a 60-41 victory over Danville. The team demonstrated strong offensive execution, finishing the game with a 38.3% field goal percentage and a total of 60 points. This balanced scoring effort was supported by aggressive play in the paint, as the team hauled in 37 total rebounds to control the tempo of the matchup.

The offensive charge was led by senior Ellery Taylor, who recorded a team-high 18 points on 60% shooting from the field. Sophomore Addison Yates provided a significant boost with 15 points, highlighted by a perfect 7-for-7 performance from the free-throw line. Senior Ashlen Young also played a critical role in the perimeter game, contributing 11 points while shooting 75% from behind the three-point arc.

Defensively, the Lady Rebels were anchored by freshman Kynslee Leffew, who dominated the glass with 14 rebounds while adding 8 points to the score. Contributions from the rest of the roster, including points from Caroline Lemonds and Maggie Burke, ensured the lead remained out of reach for Danville throughout the evening. With a 64.7% team free-throw percentage and consistent defensive pressure, the Lady Rebels walked away with a decisive win to continue their February campaign.

By: Bryce Combs

Title: Honoring our leaders of the court in their last game of the season.

The Rebels were looking to cap off a historic season as they faced Bethlehem, coming into the matchup with an impressive 22–3 record. It was clear they had high expectations, but the game didn’t start in their favor.

Bethlehem came out hot, going on a 14–4 run and taking a 16–6 lead at the end of the first quarter. During the timeout, the Rebels knew they had to settle down and make adjustments if they wanted to turn things around.

In the second quarter, they did exactly that. The Rebels went on a big run of their own and took a 25–22 lead, with senior Maggie Burke stepping up and making key plays. At halftime, Coach Britt said, “Bethlehem hit some big threes early, but we started to warm up in the second quarter.”

From there, the Rebels took control of the game and never looked back, winning 61–36. Three players scored in double digits: Freshman Leffew led with 18 points, Senior Burke added 16, and Senior Taylor finished with 12.

Senior managers Robert and Jaydon shared what the team means to them, saying, “It means everything to us,” when asked about being part of the program.

The Rebels will now face the winner of Danville and Garrard for a chance to compete in the district championship on February 14th at Danville.

By: Naomi Wheeler

On Thursday, February 12th, the Lady Rebels took on Pineville at home in Rebel Arena. The Rebels came out strong and secured a dominant 61-22 victory.

Kynslee Leffew led the team in both points and rebounds, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Sophomore Addison Yates also had a solid performance and said, “Good team wins. Ready for postseason to start.” Addison contributed 14 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.

As a team, the Lady Rebels put together an impressive overall performance. They shot 21-for-53 from the field and collected 31 total rebounds. The team showed balanced scoring and strong free-throw shooting, which helped them build and maintain their lead throughout the game. Overall, it was a great team effort, with everyone contributing in different ways.

The Lady Rebels will look to carry this momentum into their next home game against East Jessamine on February 13th.

By: Addison Carr

On Tuesday, February 17th, the Lady Rebels faced East Jessamine at home. Going into the game, their record was 21-3, and they had already put together a strong season. With this win, they extended their winning streak to 11 games.

The girls came out with great defense and high energy. Even though they had a couple of injuries during the game, it didn’t slow them down. They stepped up, filled in where needed, and showed a lot of flexibility as a team. After four solid quarters, the final score was 60-32.

Caroline and Kynslee were named Big Dog Players of the Game. Kynslee had a strong performance on the boards, finishing with 14 rebounds. LeMonds said, “We have been working together so well this season. I am proud of my teammates. I think we really got in a rhythm that game and were able to bring home a big win.”

Coming out of this game, the girls plan to keep improving and working hard as they prepare for districts. They will play their next game against Bethlehem and look to continue their momentum.

60-32

By: Bryce Combs

On Tuesday February 10th, both the boys and girls basketball teams played in their last district game of the season. The girls were looking to end district play undefeated, and the boys were looking to shock the district. 

The Lady Rebels started on fire in the first quarter, with multiple threes giving them a 19-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Rebels press gave DCA a hard time getting the ball over halfcourt. The press also created a lot of turnovers.

The Rebels continued to show great effort and held DCA to only 10 points per quarter in the first half, having a lead of 32-20. The Rebels made some great adjustments in halftime as they scored 40 points in the second half and only allowed 23 points in the 2nd half 

The Rebels ended the district season undefeated and Coach Britt was really happy with the girls during the district season, saying, “We played much better in the second half we also played with detail.” he also said “we want to do something the school hasn't done in a while, and that is win a district championship since 2007 its been since 1997 since we won the region tournament”

The Rebels improve their regular season record to 20-3 and will play Pineville on Thursday, Feb 12

The boys team is sitting in 2nd place in the district and has a chance to clinch the bye today in the district tournament 

The boys started this game off very well, up 9-5 in the first quarter nocking down some big threes. The game became very competitive in the 2nd quarter, with the Rebels leading at the half, 21-20. DCA started to get a good lead up 28-34, at the end of the 3rd quarter. The rebels, down 12 points with 2:30 left, were looking to come back. The rebels are no strangers to comebacks, coming back down 14 with a couple of minutes to go against Danville and winning that game. The rebels cut it down to 5 with 2:00 minutes left, on a big three from junior Webb, and with 15 seconds left, Junior Weehler hits a big floater to tie the game. That wouldn't last for long as DCA would hit a buzzer beater 3 to win the ball game 48-45. Coach Todd was asked after the ball game what are you going to twll your team in the locker room? “The road doesn't get easier. We've got a tough schedule the rest of the season.” The Rebels fall to 11-9 on the season and end district play 4-4 and will get the bye in the district tournament.

The boys will play at Somerset on friday feb 13th 

By: Harper Webb

Title: 2-0 against Lincoln

On Saturday, the 7th, the boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Lincoln County in a girls-boys doubleheader. Both Boyle's girls and boys teams beat the Lincoln County teams during the first meeting. Lincoln teams are out for blood to get the win this time. 

The Rebels came out hot to start and led by a big margin going into the first quarter. Lincoln was trying to find their way back in, but just couldn't find the chance to get back in. Boyle was led in scoring by Sophomore Addison Yates with 21 points, and behind her was Freshman Kynslee Leffew with 18 points. The Lady Rebels got a big win, 56-28. 

Now the Boys game was a lot tighter ballgame, with both teams trading buckets back and forth. The Rebels lead going into most of the thirds and going into the fourth quarter. Lincoln guards got going down at the end, hitting big-time threes to force the game to go into overtime. 

The first overtime was the same as the game back and forth; no one was able to catch a lead, which led to another OT. Sawyer Pittman decided that he had enough and hit a game-winner to end it and to have 24 points. Rebels go 2-0 against Lincoln for the season. 

By: Bryce Combs 

Title: one town, one rivalry like no other

All eyes were on this doubleheader on Tuesday against Danville as the girls' team looked to stay undefeated in district play, and the boys looked to get revenge. 

In the girls' game, they had one of their key players, Senior Britt, returning from injury. The game started with the Lady Rebels going on a 17-6 run in the first quarter, and then went on to score 10 points in the 2nd quarter, with the score being 27-16.

This was the girls' first game back since Jan. 22 due to the bad winter weather. Coach Britt said at the halftime break, “We were really inconsistent on the offensive side. There were times when we left off 2 weeks ago, and there were other times where the ball seemed to get stuck in our hands.” 

The rebels took the halftime adjustments and started lighting it up from the field, with the final score being 66-34. Some stat leaders from the game are sophomore Yates, scoring 22 points, and senior Taylor, scoring 20 points. The team also recorded 24 rebounds, improving their district record to 5-0.

The boys' game was an all-time classic with Danville starting hot, going on a 16-3 run in the first quarter, but the score was  4 points to end the quarter, with Junior Pendygraft getting his first basket as a rebel.  In the 2nd quarter, the Rebels got it closer with the score being 23-33 at halftime. Coach Todd says, “We have to make some adjustments to our defense.“

The Rebels went down by 14 in the 2nd half, but the Rebels rallied to come back and send it to overtime! The score at the end of regulation was 62-62. The Junior Driver ended the regulation with 27 points!

The rebels were looking to finish this game strong in OT and most certainly did, beating the Admirals 75-65 and having some incredible stats from the game. Driver finished with a double-double with 27 points and 18 rebounds, and Juniors Webb and Wheeler, and sophomore Pittman recorded over double-digit points.

The next double header is Friday the 6th against Garrard County.

By: Owen Wheeler

The stage was set for a major district showdown last Friday night as both the Lady Rebels took the floor in an important 45th District matchup. With postseason play right around the corner, every possession mattered, and the atmosphere reflected it. The Lady Rebels tipped things off and wasted no time making a statement. From the opening whistle, they applied relentless defensive pressure and pushed the tempo offensively, jumping out to a commanding 12–0 run. 

Their intensity on both ends of the floor immediately set the tone. Crisp ball movement led to open shots, and strong rebounding limited Garrard to very few second-chance opportunities early on. Garrard eventually settled in and began to chip away at the deficit midway through the first half, knocking down a few key shots to slow the momentum. However, every time Garrard threatened to make it a game, the Lady Rebels responded. Whether it was a big three-pointer, a fast-break layup, or a key defensive stop, Boyle maintained control throughout the night. This has been the pattern all season for the Lady Rebels: when they win, they win convincingly.

Friday was no different. Their balanced scoring attack, disciplined defense, and unselfish play led to a dominant 60–29 victory. Addison Yates led the charge with 20 points, shooting an efficient 4-of-9 from beyond the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her confidence and leadership were evident throughout the game. Afterward, she said, “We are really rolling right now and peaking at the right time.” With the postseason approaching, the Lady Rebels appear to be gaining momentum at exactly the right moment.

The boys' game followed in what many anticipated to be one of the most competitive matchups of the district schedule. With tournament seeding on the line, both teams came out energized and ready for a battle. The first half featured back-and-forth action, with each team trading baskets and defensive stops. Boyle found success attacking the paint early and controlling the boards, allowing them to build a narrow lead.

By halftime, the Rebels held a 33–28 advantage, but Garrard closed the gap late in the second quarter with a scoring run that kept the game within reach. In the second half, the intensity only increased. Every possession felt crucial as both teams tightened up defensively. Seneca Driver delivered a strong performance, finishing with 11 points and 13 rebounds to record a double-double. His presence in the paint provided a steady force for the Rebels on both ends of the floor.

Despite their effort, the Rebels struggled to convert key opportunities down the stretch. Garrard capitalized on late possessions and hit timely shots to take control in the final minutes. Boyle battled until the final buzzer, but ultimately fell short in a hard-fought 61–57 loss. Though the outcome wasn’t what the Rebels hoped for, the competitive performance showed their resilience and determination heading into the postseason. Both teams will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Lincoln County tomorrow for another important district doubleheader, looking to build momentum as tournament play approaches.

By: Naomi Wheeler

On Monday, January 22, the Lady Rebels took on the Lady Patriots at home in an exciting matchup. From the very beginning, the game was close and competitive, with both teams playing hard on offense and defense. All four quarters stayed tight, and neither team was able to pull too far ahead for most of the game. The crowd stayed loud and involved as the score went back and forth throughout the night.

In the fourth quarter, the Lady Rebels began to gain momentum and slowly pull away from the Lady Patriots. Their teamwork and effort helped them take control late in the game. Sophomore Addison Yates shared her thoughts, saying, “As a team, we just kind of got away from our good defensive habits and it set us back a little bit. However, staying disciplined to our team’s concept and being put in those tight scenarios, we stayed the course and pulled out the win.” Her comments show how important staying focused was for the team.

Overall, the Lady Rebels showed determination and resilience, especially when the pressure was high. The team’s ability to adjust and finish strong played a big role in the win. The Lady Rebels will look to keep this momentum going as they face the Danville Admirals on Tuesday, February 2nd at Rebel Arena.

By: Bryce Combs

The Rebels traveled to DCA on Saturday night for a district doubleheader, looking to keep their momentum going. The girls started the night, hoping to earn their second district win after a big rivalry victory over Danville the night before.

Even though the Rebels had only won 2 of their previous 13 games against DCA, they came out strong. In the first quarter, sophomores Addison Yates and Caroline Lemonds hit big shots to give the Rebels a 21–7 lead. The team stayed hot in the second quarter, scoring 19 more points and heading into halftime with a 40–17 lead.

The Rebels finished strong in the second half. Addison Yates led the team with 18 points, and Caroline Lemonds was just one point away from a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. The girls cruised to a solid district win.

The boys then faced a tough challenge against a top-25 team in the state, according to KSR. DCA also came in on a four-game winning streak, making it a hard-fought game.

With seconds left in the first quarter, Seneca Driver found Harper Webb at the top of the key for a momentum-changing three. The Rebels trailed 15–11 after one. Webb stayed hot in the second quarter, hitting two straight threes, but DCA went into halftime leading 31–23.

In the second half, junior Driver caught fire with some impressive dunks, but DCA held on to win 64–57. Driver finished with 25 points, while Webb added 13. Even though the Rebels came up short, they showed heart and proved they could compete with one of the best teams in the state.

Both teams will play next on Tuesday in a doubleheader at West Jessamine.

By: Addison Carr

Title: Cross Town Battle

On Friday the 16th, the Rebels traveled to Danville for a big doubleheader matchup. The girls team came out strong and got a big win over Danville with a final score of 61–26, shooting 50% from the field. They took an early lead and had great contributions from many players. Addison Yates and Ashlen Young both led the team with 16 points each.

Yates said, “We played all-around good basketball, and that will win us a lot of games. Our drive and teamwork really showed tonight.” Kenslee Leffew also had a strong performance with 11 points and 8 rebounds.

The boys game was very intense, ending in a close 53–50 loss. The Rebels played hard, but couldn’t come back after Danville took an early lead. Seneca Driver led the team with 16 points and a double-double, grabbing 22 rebounds. Sawyer Pittman also helped out with 12 points.

Driver said, “I don’t think we came out ready to play, but there was a lot to learn from that game.” The Rebels will be back in action next at DCA for another doubleheader.

By: Naomi Wheeler

Tuesday, January 13th, the Rebels traveled to Garrard County for a girls' and boys' doubleheader. The Lady Rebels, before this game, were 11-3 and were heading into their first district game of the year. Ellery Taylor led the team last night to the win with 20 points.

After talking with a freshman, Kynslee Leffew, she states that after last night's game. “I think what helped us a lot was how aggressive we were on defense and how we were working as a team and being positive, which has been one of our main goals.” Kynslee finished off the night with 8 points and 8 rebounds to help her team to a victory.

After the 48-40 win last night, our boys' basketball team is now 2-0 in district play. Junior Harper Webb said this about last night's game. “We battled through even though we were not hitting shots, but got a good win on the road.” Seneca Driver led the team in rebounds with 19, and Sawyer Pittman led the team in points with 14. 

Both teams travel crosstown to face the Danville Admirals in a district game on Friday January, 16th.

By: Bryce Combs

On Friday night, the Lady Rebels faced off against the 11th-ranked team in the state, Taylor County, in the 2A Section 4 semifinals. Coming into the game, the Rebels had been playing some of their best basketball, winning 11 of their last 13 games and going 2–1 in the Tampa Bay Florida Christmas Invitational.

The game started off intense, with the Rebels coming out strong and scoring 12 points in the first quarter. Despite the fast start, the Lady Rebels were only down by one at the end of the quarter, showing they could compete with one of the top teams in the state.

In the second quarter, Taylor County began to pull away, stretching their lead heading into halftime. The Rebels went into the break trailing 35–24 but stayed focused and ready to respond in the second half.

Boyle County came out with energy after halftime and went on a big run, cutting the lead down to five. With strong defensive pressure and improved offensive play, the Rebels made it a close game, bringing the score to 42–37.

Taylor County was able to hold on in the fourth quarter, ending the game with a 64–50 win. The Lady Rebels shot 37 percent from the field and grabbed 37 rebounds. Addison Yates led the team with 16 points, while Ellery Taylor added 15 points in the loss.

The Lady Rebels will look to bounce back as they return to action on Tuesday, January 13th, where they play their first district game against Garrard County

On Monday at 6:30 pm, the Lady Rebels faced off against Rockcastle in the first round of the Regional tournament. The whole Regional tournament is being held at Pulaski this year. With the girls coming off a close loss against DCA in the district finals, they were prepared for a fight.  

The first quarter was rough with the score ending 8-13, with Rockastle in the lead. The girls fought back and ended the half with a score of 22-21, with Boyle on point ahead. They kept the lead even extending it during the third quarter with a score of 36-30. The girls were up with one minute to go but the Lady Rebels had trouble breaking Rockastles press, letting Rockastles break down their offense and scored a few points to get them the lead. The game ended up being 46-52,with Rockcastle winning. 

One of the post players for the Lady Rebels, Caroline LeMonds, said, “I thought we were ready to come into the game and compete. We knew Rockcastle was a good team with a good coach. I think we just let the game get away from us at the end, but I'm very proud of my team for an amazing season this year and I can't wait to come back better next year!”

With the girls team having zero seniors on their roster this year and a lot of underclassmen and upperclassmen talent, the Lady Rebels girls basketball team's future looks very bright!

Last Friday at 6:00pm, the Lady Rebels faced off against Danville Christian Academy in the 45th district championship game.

The Rebels were coming off a great win against Lincoln County in the semifinals, making them 1-0 in the postseason.

The game was a dawg fight from the beginning, the Warriors quickly starting with a 7-2 lead. A change of pace by the Rebels prevented scoring for 5 minutes straight! The score at the end of the half was 10-14 Warriors leading.

A strong scoring quarter for both teams lead the score to be 25-28 warriors still leading. The rebels did not let up though, they came out firing in the 4th quarter tying the score 28-28 with six minutes left. With a two point basket by DCA’s Grace Mbugua then a three point basket by Boyle’s Addison Yates, the rebels take their first lead of the night 31-30.

With one minute left the score was tied 34-34.Unfortunately some crucial free throws made by DCA led them to win 38-34. Freshman Hadley Russell said “I thought we played really well. We all played a part in keeping us in the game.” The Lady Rebels will play again on Monday March 3rd against Rockcastle County in the first round of the 12th region tournament.

 On Tuesday night, the Lady Rebel basketball team faced off against the Lincoln County Lady Patriots in the second round of the 45th District Tournament. The Patriots had to play Kentucky School for the Deaf the night prior but the Rebels were coming in on a bye. The two teams had split the wins in regular season district play against each other, so there wasn’t an expected winner coming into this game. 

Both teams were coming to compete and started their battle in the first quarter. After a buzzer beater 3 point shot from the other free throw line made by Maggie Burke, the Rebels led 15-13. 

The second quarter was a low scoring quarter finishing 19-15, the Rebels leading. After the half, the Rebels managed to maintain their lead, ending the third quarter 30-21. You could see the fire that the Rebels were playing with while they kept pushing for more baskets. At the end of four full quarters, the Rebels took the win 49-40! 

Freshman starter Caroline LeMonds says, “I was so proud of my team and the way we were able to compete and find the win. I am super excited to see what all we can do in the finals and next week in the region tournament”. 

The Rebels play again on Friday, February 28th at 6:00PM for the 45th District Championship! Everyone come and support the Rebels!

Last night, on February 18th, the girls basketball team faced off against the East Jessamine Jaguars. They were coming off of a Tough loss over Danville Christian Academy. 

After the first quarter, the Rebels established a strong start, leading 18-10. The Rebels let that lead go; they kept fighting throughout the 2nd quarter. At the half, the Rebels lead 35-26. 

After halftime, the Rebels came out a little slower. This led to the Jaguars tying game up 41-41 going into the 4th quarter. A spark lit in the 4th quarter inside the Lady Rebels and they went on a 25-12 run. The final score was 66-53 Rebels win! 

Freshman Addison Yates says, “Obviously you have to go into every game respecting your opponent, regardless of rankings or who’s supposed to win because you never know what can happen in the postseason. They made a run in the third quarter and kept it close. However, towards the end we were able to take control of the situation and make the most of it!”

The Rebels play again this Friday against Great Crossing at home. Good luck, Rebels!

 Last Saturday, the Lady Rebels played DCA at DCA. The game started at noon. Going into the game, the girls knew it would be a difficult fight. DCA had a lot of talent. The last time the two had seen each other, the Rebels had lost. They knew they would have to play aggressively to snatch the win.

 The Rebels fought hard but ended up down at halftime and lost 70-32. One of their post players Caroline LeMonds said, “We went into the game knowing they are a very good team so we needed to be mentally prepared, and I think we did a good job of that. Despite the loss, I think we learned a lot and are ready to play them again in the postseason!” 

As the Lady Rebels prepare for postseason play next week, they remember all of their games. They have learned from their victories and losses to grow as a team.  

Their next game will be on the 18th against East Jessamine.

Last night, on February 13th, 2025, the Boyle County Lady Rebels played the Cumberland County Lady Panthers at home at 7:30PM. The Rebels were coming off of a huge overtime win against Garrard County last week but knew they would need to step it up against this 17-6 Cumberland County team in order to get the win.

The Panthers gained a lead of 9-2 within the first 3 minutes of play. They held this lead all throughout the first quarter and ended the first in the lead, 13-7. 

In the second quarter, the Rebels closed the lead gap to 1 with 3:37 left in the first half. Both teams were playing aggressively and fighting for each basket. At the end of the half, Reagan Britt drained a three to tie the game up at the buzzer. At the half, the Rebels and the Panthers were tied 24-24. 

The Rebels start off the second half strong with a 4 point play by Addison Yates! The Rebels lead 28-24 with 5:59 left in the third. However, the Panthers fought back hard and at the end of the third, they led 35-29. 

In the last quarter, the Rebels struggled getting open shots. At the end of the game, the Cumberland County Panthers take the game 47-32. 

Freshman starter Caroline LeMonds says, “Cumberland County was a very competitive team. They fought really hard and made it hard for us. However, this will get us ready for the postseason.”

The Girls will play again tomorrow on Saturday, February 15th against Danville Christian Academy at 12:00PM at DCA.

On Friday, February 10th the Girls Basketball team played Garrard County at Garrard County at 6:00pm. The last time they played was on January 14th where the rebels won 70-47.

The first quarter started off slow for the rebels, their shots were not falling which led to more opportunities for the other team.

The second quarter was a turn around for the rebels, they held the lions to only 2 points while at the same time scoring 14! The score at half time was 19-26, the Rebels lead!

In the second half the Rebels let go of their lead a little bit, but still managed to get the win in overtime!

Junior Ashlen Young said ¨I felt that we could win the game that we just had to believe in each other. We pushed through and played for one another.”

The Rebels next game will be this Thursday, February 13th at home against Cumberland County at 7:30pm!

Last night, the Boyle County Lady Rebels traveled across town to Danville High School to face off against the Admirals. This was their second time playing each other. The first time, the Rebels took the win by 12. They were looking to make this another win. 

In the first quarter, the Rebels were able to hold a small lead, ending the first quarter up 15-12. They were able to hold this lead until the end of the second, where Danville took the lead by 2. At the half, the Admirals led 26-24. Coach Britt expressed his concern in the halftime interview given by BCSN, “We need to clean up the rebounds and then defensively, we will be fine”. He also mentioned that they were down a starter and a key off-the-bench-contributor. 

The Rebels came out in the second half with grit but they weren’t able to regain their lead. At the end of the third, the Rebels trailed 42-32. In the fourth, the Rebels tried their hardest to come back but they fell short. At the end of the game, the Admirals won 50-36. 

Freshman starter Caroline LeMonds says, “We definitely were missing Addison and Hadley. Though we didn’t play our best, I am sure we can turn it around by Friday.”

The Rebels will play again in another district boy/girl doubleheader against Garrard County on Friday, February 7th.

On Friday, January 31st, the Boyle County Girls Basketball team played Lincoln County at Boyle. Tip-off was at 6:00 PM. After a 0-3 losing streak, Lincoln was one of them, they came ready to play in the hopes of ending it. 

At the start of the game, the girls came out aggressive. At the end of the half, the rebels had a strong lead, 25-16. The girls held the lead the whole game! Boyle won the game 48-33. 

Caroline LeMonds, one of Boyle's post players, said, “I thought we were ready to play and get some revenge for the last time we played them. Before the game we were on a three-game lost streak and we were looking to bounce back. The game went really well and I thought we played hard the whole time.”

The next girls game will be a double header against Danville High School on February 4th.

Last Saturday, the girls basketball team played against Lincoln County at Lincoln County, at 6:00pm.The lady rebels were 2-1 in the district going into Saturday's game.

The game started off very slow for the rebels. The Lady Patriots went on a 12-0 run in the first few minutes.The rebels did not come out to play as shown by the score in the first half, rebels down 12-33.

In the second half there was a change in momentum. The rebels started playing harder. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to snag the win. The final score was 46-60.

Junior Maggie Burke said “We came out flat. I think we thought we were going to come in and beat them without a fight. We dug ourselves a hole and it was hard to get out of it. We managed to get the lead within 10 points, but it was just too late.”

The Lady Rebels next game will be this Friday January 31st at home against Lincoln County in a rematch of last Saturday's game!

Last night on Tuesday evening at 6:00pm, the Rebels traveled to Berea to take on the Madison Southern Eagles. They were coming off of a tough loss to a district opponent, Danville Christian Academy, and were looking to turn their type of play around. 

They started off the game on a run. Their energy was high and they were ready to take a win! Unfortunately, the Rebels let up and the Eagles came back into the game. At the half, the Rebels were tied with the Eagles 23-23. 

After the half, Madison Southern didn’t back down. They brought the energy out on the court and continued making plays to keep their lead. At the end of the game, the Eagles took the win 51-42.

Junior starter Ashlen Young says “It was a close game all throughout but we had a lot of mental mistakes. We ended the first half tied even though we didn’t play great. We tried to turn it around in the 2nd half but we just couldn’t hang on.” 

The Rebels will play again on Saturday in a boy/girl double header at Lincoln County against the Patriots. 

On Saturday night, the Boyle County Lady Rebels basketball team took on the Danville Christian Academy’s Lady Warriors. This was their third game of the week and the third game of district play. They were 2-0 on the district coming into this game and were looking to make it 3-0. 

DCA came out strong, however, taking a solid lead over the Rebels in the first quarter, 18-5. The dynamic of the game did not change as DCA held the lead the rest of the time. The Rebels went on a small run during the second quarter but with DCA’s shooting efficiency, the Warriors still held a 19 point lead at the half, 34-15. 

The Rebels didn’t play their best but they refused to put their heads down and take a beating. Junior Ellery Taylor led with the most points for the Rebels at 12 points while many others had 5. She also went 100% behind the free throw line, making both of her shots, and led in rebounds with 7.

 At the end of the third quarter, DCA was still up 48-19. The game continued in this direction, while the Rebels struggled against senior D1 Louisville commit Grace Mbugua. At the end of 4, the Warriors take the victory over the Rebels, 68-37. 

Freshman starter, Caroline LeMonds, says, “I was the one who had to guard Grace for a good portion of the game and it was definitely challenging with her height. I think that overall, we didn’t play our best but it was a life lesson that we need to move past it and keep working.” 

The Rebels will take on Madison Southern at their place on Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00PM.

On Friday, January 17, 2025 the Lady Rebels faced cross town rivals Danville High School at 6:00pm at Rebel Arena. 

The Rebels were coming off a big 23 point win against Garrard County on Tuesday the 14th. This made the Rebels 1-0 in the district going into the game.

In the first quarter the game started off slow with the score still being 0-0 two minutes in. At the end of the first quarter the score is 10-12 admirals leading.

The second quarter was a dog fight, both teams giving it their all. The Rebels eventually went on a run to gain a 6 point lead at the end of the half. The score at the half was 27-21.

In the 2nd half things really turned around for the rebels and they locked down defensively. This led the rebels to win 56-44! 

Freshman Addison Yates said ”Last year, we fell short losing to danville to end our season. So coming out, I think we were ready to make a statement. We knew we had to keep them off the boards and execute both ways and we did a good job of that.”

The Rebels next game will be on Saturday January 18th against Danville Christian Academy at home!

Last night, on January 14, the Lady Rebels faced the Garrard County Lions at 6:00pm at home. This was the Lady Rebels first district game of the season. The Rebels were 10-6 going into the game last night after not playing a game in 10 days!

At the start of the game the rebels started off a little slow, this led the lions to go on a quick little run. This did not stop the rebels though.It was a physical game especially in the first half.

Coming out of half time the rebels really locked down on both defense and offense. 

The final score was 70-47 Rebels win! 8th grader Kensley Leffew said “I was very confident in my team to come together and get a good win. I feel like we were playing as one last night. I am now moving forward and focusing on Friday's game against Danville.”

The Lady Rebels next game is on Friday January 17th at 6:00pm against Danville high school at home!

Last night, on December 9th, the girls basketball team faced off against the Western Hills Wolverines at 7:30pm. The girls were playing on their home court and were looking for a win to make their record 2-2. They were coming off of a tough loss on the road against Wayne County and were looking for a redemption. 

In the first quarter, both teams started off quick. Although Boyle was put in the bonus in the first quarter, Western Hills held the lead the majority of the time. However, the Rebels did not let this stop them. At the end of the first, the score was 12-9, with the Wolverines leading. 

In the second quarter, the team worked back to gain the lead. At the half, Boyle leads 29-28. The Wolverines started the second half with a layup to show that they weren’t going down without a fight. Addison Yates came out on fire though with 2 three’s and a layup within the first 5 minutes of the third. At the end of the third quarter, Western Hills leads 45-39. 

The fourth quarter had the gym roaring. Lots of back and forth possessions and tight calls from the referees had everyone on their feet. To spice things up, 8th grade starter, Kynslee Leffew, drained two threes in a row to make the score 49-45, Western Hills still leading. Shortly after, Ashlen Young makes another three and Addison Yates makes two free throws, making the game 51-50, Western Hills in the lead. After a Wolverine timeout, Ashlen Young makes another three to tie the game 56-56 with 1 minute left in the game. Addison Yates gets a foul call and makes her shot making the score 59-56. The Rebels hold the lead until the very end where they win 65-60!

Junior Ellery Taylor says, “I think the game went pretty good. We came out with energy and communication which we have been working on improving. As a team at half time, we were up and our energy dropped causing them to take the lead in the third. But in the fourth, we picked it up and came out with a win! From this game, we can take away that energy and communication can win big games for us.”

The Rebels play again on Thursday at home against Russell County for the first round of the 2A section.

Last Saturday, the girls basketball team faced Wayne County High School. Wayne County was 2-0 going into this game while the Rebels were 1-1.

The start of the game the Rebels did not come out with the right momentum which led Wayne County to go on a 10-0 run. Wayne County won the first quarter 24-9.

The Rebels fought a lot harder in the second quarter only giving Wayne County 7 points! The score at halftime was 31-23, with Wayne County still leading.

Junior point guard Maggie Burke said “Overall I think we just need to communicate better and try to have fun even when we’re down.” 

After a hard first half the rebels minds still weren't in it, they weren't communicating very well. The score after the 3rd quarter was 48-33. Although the game isn't going how the rebels want they still play with a positive attitude. The final score was 59-40, the Lady Rebels next game will be at home on December 9, at 7:30.

Last night, on December 5th, the girls basketball team faced off against a 12th region powerhouse, the Pulaski County Maroons. This was their second game of the season and they were looking to make their record 2-0. They were coming off of a win over McCreary Central from Tuesday. Two days later, they aimed to keep their momentum. 

After the first quarter, the Maroons established a strong lead, leading 28-11. The Rebels started off slow, not really pushing back when Pulaski scored. At the half, the Maroons lead 45-21. 

After the halftime talk in the locker room, the Rebels had something to prove. Unfortunately, they could not battle back enough to take over the lead. At the end of the third, Pulaski held a lead of 30, 61-31. 

A spark lit in the 4th quarter inside the Lady Rebels and they went on a run. They cut the lead down to a 21 point lead. The final score was 68-47, Pulaski winning. 

Freshman starter, Caroline LeMonds says, “Going into the game, I think we were a little intimidated because Pulaski is known to be a top team in the region. This caused us to rush on offense and not focus on getting great shots. Overall, I don’t think we played to our full potential but I am excited to see what all we can do once we reach it.”

The Rebels play again tomorrow at Wayne County at 2:30PM. Good luck, Rebels!

On Tuesday, December 3 at 8:00pm the Lady Rebels Basketball team faced McCreary Central High School at Rebel arena in their home opener! The game started off a little slow for the Rebels, trailing behind 8-12 at the end of the first quarter. 

The game goes on, the Rebels are still a little slow but slowly chipping away. The Rebels only gave up four points in the second quarter. Going into halftime the Rebels were still down 13-16.

The Rebels came out strong in the third quarter going on a 8-1 run! Freshman, Addison Yates said “Going into the game I felt like we knew our game plan and how to execute it. I think with it being our first game we let that get the best of us in the first half. However, going into the second half we slowed our minds allowing us to refocus.” The Lady Rebels finished strong in the 4th quarter extending their lead to 36-29!