Wring scores 40 as Livingston trounces Rockets

First-year coach Kenny Jackson tries to rally
his troops during a lopsided game at Livingston.

SMITHLAND, Ky. – Crittenden struggled to protect the basketball and convert shots Friday night as Livingston Central rolled to a 90-43 victory in CCHS’s Fifth District opener.

Turnovers and defensive breakdowns plagued the Rockets, allowing the Cardinals a steady diet of open looks, and Livingston made the most of them. Logan Wring caught fire early, scoring 16 points in the first quarter and finishing with a game-high 40. The Cardinals built a commanding 54-26 lead by halftime.

Crittenden did get some offensive production from Brady Dayberry and Brayden Poindexter, who scored 14 and 12 points, respectively. Together, they accounted for more than half of the Rockets’ scoring. Crittenden continues to play without returning starter Drake Young, who has missed the past three games with an injury.

The loss dropped the Rockets to 0-6 on the season, while Livingston improved to 2-1. The Cardinals have now won five straight in the series after Crittenden reeled off 10 consecutive victories dating back to 2019.

Crittenden returns to action Saturday on the road at Russellville (2-2). Livingston will be off until Monday, when it hosts Ballard Memorial (0-2).

Crittenden County 4 26 41 43
Livingston Central 33 54 78 90
CRITTENDEN – Martin 3, Porter 6, Dayberry 14, B.Poindexter 12, Ellington 3, Topp 2, C.Poindexter, Bryant, Counts, Jones 3, Hutchinson, Bumpus. FG 14. 3-pointers 5 (Dayberry 2, B.Poindexter 2, Ellington). FT 10-16.
LIVINGSTON – Walker 19, Ross 3, Garner 2, Zaim 12, Wring 40, Gainey 2, Messenger 5, Chittenden, Sinks 5, Holman 2, Peck. FG 35. 3-pointers 9 (Wring 6, Walker 2, Ross). FT 11-17.