Harlan grabbed an early lead and held off a Russell County comeback bid to win 58-55 on Wednesday in the first round of the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament at Warren Central.
Kylie Noe scored 18 points and Aymanni Wynn added 17 to lead the 6-4 Lady Dragons. Addison Jackson chipped in with 12 points.
Junior forward Karley Luttrell led the 5-5 Lady Lakers with 14 points.
Harlan will play Christian County, a 71-16 winner over Caverna, in the semifinals on Thursday .
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Harlan (58) — Aymanni Wynn 17, Kylie Noe 18, Emma Owens 8, Peyshaunce Wynn 3, Addison Jackson 12.
Russell County (55) — Aniyah Coffey 9, Addison Hart 3, Jaterria Coffey 5, Karley Luttrell 14, Rachel Bolin 9, Addy Abrell 7, Aysha Sutton 8.
Harlan 16 14 16 12 — 58
Russell County 10 17 12 16 — 55