Girls win at home; boys close at Union

MARION, Ky. – The Lady Rockets won for the 19th time Tuesday, giving Crittenden County a chance to break the 20-win threshold for just the fifth time in school history and third in Shannon Hodge’s coaching career.

Tuesday’s 50-43 victory over Hopkins Central was a quality win. The Lady Storm has been one of the toughest teams in the Second Region, posting a 17-8 record this season. Based on KHSAA power rankings, Crittenden and Hopkins Central went into the game ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, in the region.

It was an inside-out affair early as Crittenden used three-pointers to match Hopkins Central’s inside scoring. CCHS (19-7) led most the first half, but settled for a three-point deficit at the break. It was the only time Crittenden trailed. The Rocket girls retook the lead for good a few possessions into the third period and led by as many as 10 early in the fourth.

Only the starting five Lady Rockets played in the contest and each of them scored four or more points. Taylor Guess finished with 15, Natalie Boone had 14 and Anna Boone scored a dozen. The Boone sisters combined for five three-pointers.

Crittenden closes out its regular season at home against Hopkinsville Thursday. It could break a 10-year losing streak against the Lady Tigers and pick up a 20th win ahead of the Fifth District Tournament, which starts Monday at Rocket Arena.
 
Crittenden County 14 22 41 50
Hopkins Central 12 25 34 43
HOPKINS CENTRAL – Fritz 5, White 4, Clark 11, Sutton 14, Jones 5, Greer 4, Mason, Gant. FG: 18. 3-pointers: 2 (Fritz, Jones) FT: 5-8.
CRITTENDEN – Guess 15, N. Boone 14, A. Boone 12, Hatfield 5, Driskill 4 FG: 16. 3-pointers: 5 (N. Boone 2, A.Boone 3). FT: 13-25

Morgeson, Champion combine for 49 points

MORGANFIELD, Ky. – Preston Morgeson upped his game another notch at Union County on Tuesday as he and backcourt mate Travis Champion combined for nearly 50 points. It wasn’t enough, however.

The Rockets played the Braves close wire to wire, but couldn't pull off the upset after leading by a point to start the fourth quarter. CCHS lost 71-68.

Morgeson, who’s been on a scoring tangent lately, poured in six three-pointers en route to 26 points. Champion added 23, but Union County had four players in double figures.

Crittenden County fell to 12-14 on the season while the Braves improved to 17-8.

Crittenden Co. 22 36 52 68
Union County 17 37 51 71
CRITTENDEN – Morgeson 26, Champion 23, Beverly 5, Adamson 5, Derrington 7, Yates 2, Cooksey 5. FG 27. 3-pointers 10 (Morgeson 6, Champion 3, Derrington). FT 4-8.
UNION – Corbett 15, Johnson, Manuel 22, Mayes 3, Mackey 14, Adams, King 3, Kanipe 14, Theus. FG 26. 3-pointers 9 (Corbett 2, Manuel 2, Mayes, Mackey 3, Kanipe). FT 10-14.