Boone scores 24 as CCHS opens with victory

Andrea Federico drives baseline.

MORTON’S GAP – In a game that was that nip and tuck the whole way, Crittenden County exploded in the final minute and half to beat Hopkins Central 59-51 in the season opener for both teams. 

It was a rematch of last year’s Second Region Tournament semifinal that CCHS won by 18. Crittenden has now beaten Hopkins Central six of their last nine meetings.

Lady Rocket sophomore Anna Boone finished with 24 points and classmate Andrea Federico scored 14.

Elliot Evans was fouled driving to the basket for a left-handed layup with 1:36 to go. She punctuated the three-point play with a foul shot to break a tie and give CCHS its biggest lead of the second half, 52-49.

From there, the Lady Rockets outscored the Storm 7-2 down the final stretch, largely from the foul line. However, Boone’s three-pointer on an inbounds play with 51 seconds to do was the fatal dagger. 

Crittenden will play at Livingston Central on Friday to open Fifth District action. 

Crittenden County 15 24 39 59
Hopkins Central 13 28 42 51
CRITTENDEN – Boone 24, Evans 5, Holeman 2, Federico 14, Rushing 7, Stewart, Hodge 6. FG 22. 3-pointers 5 (Boone 3, Federico 2). FT 7-13.
HOPKINS CENTRAL – Cotton, White 17, Harrison 8, Tori, Marsh 5, Mason 21. FG 21. 3-pointers 4 (Harrison 2, Mash, Mason). FT 5-8.