Kenton slipped past host Ridgemont 46-44 on Saturday in a non-league girls basketball game.

The score was tied 21-21 at halftime. The Wildcats were two points better (25-23) in the second half to get the win.

Samantha Smith scored 13 points and Paige Guenther tallied 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Gophers. Cierra James had nine points and Malana Ledley added eight points for Ridgemont.

Individual scoring for Kenton and the reserve score were not reported.

Ridgemont is back in action tonight at home against Vanlue.

KENTON 46, RIDGEMONT 44

RIDGEMONT Smith 6 0-3 13; Guenther 4 2-5 10; James 4 0-0 9; Poeppelman 2 0-3 4; Ledley 3 2-2 8. Totals: 19 4-13 44.

Wildcats 10 11 14 11 — 46
Gophers 12 9 10 13 — 44

Three pointers: Ridgemont 2 (Smith, James).
Rebounds: Ridgemont 40 (Guenther 15).
Assists: Ridgemont 8 (Smith 4).
Steals: Ridgemont 11 (Guenther 3).
Turnovers: Ridgemont 24.
Team fouls: Ridgemont 12.