Morgeson's deep, late 3 gives CCHS win

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – Junior guard Preston Morgeson sank a long three-pointer just before time expired Tuesday to lift the Rockets to a 63-62 victory over Whitley County in the opening game of the  Magnolia Bank Holiday Classic. 

Crittenden trailed 16-4 early in the game, but battled back and actually took a one-point lead before settling for a narrow deficit at the break. The game was back and forth in the second half. Crittenden led by four in the fourth period, but with eight seconds to go, Whitley County held a two-point edge.

On an inbounds play from beside his own basket, senior Trace Derrington threw a long pass over the Whitely County (5-2) defense and into the hands of Morgeson, well above the top of the arc. Morgeson never took a step or a dribble, and his 35-foot jump shot found nothing but net for the one-point win.

The Rockets (5-2) will face tournament host Larue County (7-2) at 5:30pm Wednesday in the tournament semifinal round.

Crittenden County 6 31 43 63
Whitley County 16 32 44 62
CRITTENDEN – Morgeson 13, Champion 21, Beverly 4, Adamson 10, Crider, Davidson 4, Derrington 9, Cooksey 2. FG 27. 3-pointers 4 (Derrington, Morgeson, Champion). FT 5-6.
WHITLEY – Reynolds 28, Anderson, Magan 17, Fusin 7, Petrey 8, Queener 2. FG 25. 3-pointers 9. FT 3-5.