Rockets fall to UHA in All A semifinal

Freshman Bryson Walker works against UHA's
pesky defense in the semifinal game.

PRINCETON, Ky. – As if tangling with giant-killer University Heights in the All A Classic semifinal Friday wasn’t arduous enough, Rocket scoring stalwart Travis Champion turned his ankle 24 hours ahead of the match, leaving Crittenden County sorely shorthanded. 

The Rockets struggled to get off open shorts and at times simply to get the ball into front court. UHA’s quick hands made ball handling a challenge for CCHS. The Blazers won the game 68-34, two days after slaying regional favorite Lyon County in the small-school tournament opener.

UHA, which has won 19 Second Region All A titles, advances to play Heritage Christian – in its tournament debut – in the Saturday’s championship. 

The Rockets were whistled for three technicals in the game, including one against first-year skipper DJ Pigg. Senior Preston Morgeson had a technical and intentional foul to his credit and fouled out in the third period. It was a frustrating event to say the least. 

The Rockets are now 7-9 on the season and will be at Whitesville Trinity at 4:30 p.m., Saturday. On Tuesday, Crittenden gets back to Fifth District action as Trigg County comes to Marion.

Crittenden County 5   8   15   34
University Height 19 39  54   68
CRITTENDEN - Morgeson 3, Walker 11, Suddoth 3, Sharp 2, Guess 13, Poindexter 2, Hatfield, Gobin, Counts. FG: 13. 3-pointers 5 (Morgeson, Walker, Guess 3). FT 3-12. 
UHA - Brown 6, Northington 16, Grubbs 13, Walton 6, Thomas 4, Quarles 3, Baker 3, Havrette 5, George 4, Bell 3, Wallace 4, B.Northington FG: 27. 3-pointers 4 (Northington, Quarles, Havrette, Bell). FT 10-16