The Lady Marshals won the title in 1982 and 1984. They shoot 38.2 percent from three-point range, which is second best in the state. Marshall County also allows only 43.1 points per game. Game seven matches Lincoln County, winner of the 12th region, against second region champion Henderson County. The final first round game pits Perry County Central of the 14th region against Highlands of the ninth region.
Highlands is back for the second straight year and the seventh time overall.
The Bluebirds feature Tara Boothe, who is 11th in the state in scoring, at 21.1 points per game and seventh in the state in rebounding at 12 boards per game. Highlands has the top-ranked defense in the field, allowing just 40.7 points each game. The quarterfinals will be played on Friday, with the semifinals on Saturday morning, and the finals Saturday night. Girls Sweet 16 Coverage Read more Feature stories. The High School Network.