Lady Tigers upset Pineville in 51st District Tournament

Barbourville withstands Pineville's second-half comeback to advance to championship game

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Barbourville girls basketball team upset Pineville 58-50 in the 51st District Tournament semifinals. Barbourville led by as many as 9 points in the second half, but Pineville rallied to take a 45-43 lead in the fourth quarter. However, Barbourville closed the game on a 13-3 run to secure the victory and advance to the district championship game.

Why it matters

This upset win sends Barbourville to the 51st District Tournament championship game, where they will face a tough Knox Central team. Pineville, led by senior Rachel Howard's 22 points, saw their season come to an end with the loss.

The details

Barbourville jumped out to a 14-10 lead after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 32-23 at halftime. Pineville made a furious comeback in the second half, tying the game at 45-45 early in the fourth quarter. However, Barbourville forced several Pineville turnovers down the stretch and hit key free throws to pull away for the 58-50 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday night in the 51st District Tournament semifinals.
  • Barbourville and Pineville had played twice during the regular season, with Pineville winning both previous matchups.

The players

Marleigh Martin

A sophomore who scored a team-high 21 points for Barbourville.

Rachel Howard

A senior forward for Pineville who scored a game-high 22 points in her final high school game.

Breanna Engle

A freshman who scored 16 points for Barbourville.

Kaiti Hammontree

A freshman who scored 10 points for Pineville.

Sadie Hoffman

A sophomore who added 11 points for Barbourville.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Barbourville will face Knox Central in the 51st District Tournament championship game on Thursday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience of the Barbourville Lady Tigers, who were able to withstand Pineville's second-half comeback and make the plays down the stretch to secure the upset victory and advance to the district title game.