Farmington Takes Down North County 68-40 on J98

(St. Francois County) The Farmington Knightettes used a big second half to beat cross-town rival North County 68-40 Thursday night on J-98. Farmington got off to a hot start, forcing an early timeout with a 9-2 lead over their conference rival.

Junior Skylar Sweeney scored seven of her 18 points in the second quarter to give Farmington a ten point lead going into the half.

North County cut the lead to seven towards the beginning of the third quarter but that’s as close as they got to Farmington’s lead. Junior Jade Roth was the Applebee’s of Farmington Player of the Game after scoring 23 points.

Farmington coach Rusty Sancegraw talks about Roth’s performance.

Farmington improves to 14-2 and has a chance to clinch at least a share of the MAAA Large-School Division championship when they play Ste. Genevieve on Monday. North County falls to 12-4 and will play Potosi on Monday. The Raiders can also clinch a share of the conference championship.

Interview With Rusty Sancegraw: