Rockets cross dubious mark with loss to Mayfield

Rocket eighth-grader Kash Myers works
in the backcourt against Mayfield's defense.

MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County boys’ basketball reached a dubious milestone Friday night, dropping its 50th straight game in a 68-28 loss to Mayfield.

The Rockets, now 0-14, last won in early February 2024 and have gone 3-65 over the past three seasons. Mayfield improved to 5-5 and extended its winning streak in the series to eight straight games dating back to 2012.

Mayfield built the margin early, leading 21-6 after the first quarter and 48-11 at halftime before cruising the rest of the way. The Cardinals outscored Crittenden 20-9 in the third quarter to push the lead to 60-20 entering the final period.

Emmitt Ellington paced Crittenden County with 11 points, tying his career best and Roane Topp added a half dozen points for CCHS.

Crittenden returns to action Saturday night at Webster County and will open play in the All A Classic on Tuesday against Heritage Christian.

Mayfield 21 48 60 68
Crittenden 6 11 20 28
MAYFIELD – Morris 9, Byrd 9, Flint 10, Hoover 6, Robbins 2, Kirby 16, Isiam 3, Todd 3, Taylor 2, Shultz 4, Davis 4. FG 29. 3-pointers 3. FT 5-13.
CRITTENDEN – Porter, Dayberry 2, C. Poindexter 2, Topp 6, B. Poindexter 4, Young 3, Martin, Ellington 11, Bumpus, Myers, FG 11. 3-pointers 3 (Ellington 2, Young). FT 3-7.