LOUISVILLE, Ky. โ Sacred Heart Academy are state champions!
The Valkyries (36-3) won their third straight KHSAA state title by defeating McCracken County 68-53. They won titles in 2021 and 2022.
They also made history by becoming the only school in Kentucky to have two three-peats with both happening this century.
Sophomore ZaKiyah Johnson led the Valkyries with 30 points and 8 rebounds, followed by junior Reagan Benderโs 19 points.
Junior Angelina Pelayo also earned 1,000 career points during the game. The center had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
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