Saturday, December 28, 2024

Rockets remain shorthanded in loss

Coby LaRue at the foul line in the first half
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PRINCETON, Ky. – Battling through sickness and injuries, Crittenden County faced a tough challenge in their matchup against South Panola, Miss., at the West Kentucky Hoops Classic, ultimately falling 69-36. The tournament was held at Caldwell County High School.

The Rockets struggled to generate consistent offense, scoring just four points in three of the game’s four
quarters. A remarkable third-quarter saw the team put up 24 points, offering a glimpse of fire, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap against a dominant South Panola squad. By the end of the third quarter, the Rockets trailed 67-32, leaving little room for a comeback.

Missing from the lineup were two key players: leading scorer CamRon Belcher and center Chase Conyer, both sidelined due to injury or illness. In their absence, freshman Drake Young stepped up and led the Rockets with 12 points, sinking four three-pointers.

South Panola, hailing from Batesville in northern Mississippi, controlled the game with a balanced offensive attack. Their efficiency from the field and depth on the roster proved too much for the shorthanded Rockets. Still, Crittenden managed to shoot the ball well enough, just couldn't get up enough chances. From the floor, the Rockets shot 56 percent in the second half, and 42 percent for the game.

Crittenden Co. 4 8 32 36
South Panola 17 38 67 69
CRITTENDEN – LaRue 9, Travis 7, B.Poindexter 8, Porter, Dayberry, Stokes, Young 12, Candelario, C.Poindexter. 3-pointers 5 (Young 4, LaRue). FT 5-7.
SOUTH PANOLA – Wright 2, Hines 18, Smith 3, Edwards 1, Bibbs 3, Norwood 6, Houston 12, Miles 1, Pope 2, Griffin 21. 3-pointers 6. FT 9-11.

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