Lady Rockets beat Tilghman by 6

MARION, Ky. – Despite not shooting well and being out-rebounded, Crittenden County’s girls won its 13th game Tuesday, beating Paducah Tilghman 51-45 at Rocket Arena.

The Lady Rockets fell behind early in the face of the Lady Tornado’s athletic defense, but turned a seven-point deficit around and grabbed the lead just before the half. CCHS took its first lead on a three-pointer by Elliot Evans. Then Grace Driskill and Taylor Guess scored consecutive buckets before Anna Boone nailed a trey for a 21-17 edge.

Crittenden led most of the second half, but Tilghman (9-7) managed to tie it at 38 then took a two-point advantage with less than five minutes to play. Lady Rocket Taylor Guess, who struggled from the field at times, got on track and scored nine points down the stretch to close out the win.

Driskill and Anna Boone carried CCHS's offense through the first half, scoring nine points apiece. They each finished in double figures and Guess led the Lady Rocket scoring with 19.

The Lady Rockets and Rockets host Livingston Central Friday in a district doubleheader at Rocket Arena.

Paducah Tilghman 12 23 29 45
Crittenden County 9 27 36 51
TILGHMAN – Gray 5, Wurth 2, Garland 8, Shumpert 6, Mintor 7, Smith 13. FG: 21. 3-pointers 1 (Smith). FT: 2-8.
CRITTENDEN – Guess 19, Boone 5, A.Boone 12, Hatfield 2, Driskill 10, Evans 3. FG: 16. 3-pointers 3 (Guess, A.Boone, Evans). FT: 16-23.