In dramatic fashion, the Scott Eagles earned their first trip to the Kentucky Sweet 16 since 1989, and for the first time as a member of the 10th Region.
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Scott beat Campbell County, 78 to 77, on a last-second desperation three-point shot by star player Jake Ohmer.
I’ve got no words for what this man Jake Ohmer did other than win his team a regional championship with this bucket: pic.twitter.com/49n0EIrDxD
— Evan Dennison (@EvanDennison1) March 8, 2017
Campbell County (30-5) was the top team in the region, but the feisty Eagles (21-12) surged at the right time and are headed to Rupp Arena for next week’s state tournament.
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The City of Taylor Mill honored the hometown boys on Wednesday night, and Mayor Dan Bell proclaimed March 15 to be Scott Eagles Spirit Day in the city. A rally is planned for Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at the school.Â
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Scott plays Harlan County (31-3) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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-Photos by Patricia A. Scheyer, RCN contributor
