THE SHOW | Lady Rocket Basketball December 2025

 

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Rockets no match for Top 20 Lyons

Hayden Hughes dribbles around the top
of the key during the loss to Lyon.

MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County dipped to 0-2 in Fifth District action and 0-8 overall as Lyon County displayed why it is ranked among the state’s top 20 teams, beating the Rockets 109-25 at Marion on Tuesday.

The game was never in doubt from the jump as Lyon led by 26 after the first period and Crittenden was scoreless in the second quarter.

CCHS will open play Thursday at 6 p.m., in the St. Mary Christmas Tournament at Paducah against the tournament host. The Rockets have lost five straight to the Vikings dating back to 2018.

Lyon County         36 66 92 109

Crittenden Co. 10 10 15 25

LYON – Kirk 22, Co.Collins 8, Ca.Collins 11, Coffman 13, Defew 8, Reddick 9, Ramey 7, Cain 2, Taylor 15, McDaniels 10, Cotham 4. FG 49. 3-pointers 14. FT 9-13.

CRITTENDEN – Martin 2, Young 2, Ellington, Topp 3, B.Poindexter 1, Dayberry 7, Porter, Bumpus, C.Poindexter 4, Hughes, Bryant 6, Murray, Counts, Hutchison. FG 10. 3-pointers 3 (Bryant 2, Topp). FT 2-8.

Lady Rockets slip by Lyon; Boone moves to No. 2

Andrea Federico played a key role in
Tuesday's win over Lyon County.

MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County capitalized on a couple of late Lyon County turnovers to slip away with a key Fifth District girls basketball victory 53-51 Tuesday night at Rocket Arena.

The Lady Rockets improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in district play, while Lyon County fell to 4-2 and 1-1.

Crittenden built an early cushion behind strong perimeter shooting and led 22-13 at the end of the first quarter. Lyon outrebounded the Lady Rockets in the opening period but committed four to five turnovers as Crittenden’s press sped up the pace. The Lady Rockets carried a 31-25 lead into halftime after Lyon trimmed the margin late in the second quarter.

Crittenden pushed its advantage to double figures in the third quarter. Elliott Evans hit a 3-pointer to make it 40-30, Anna Boone continued her hot shooting from beyond the arc, and Andrea Federico added a baseline jumper as the Lady Rockets stretched the lead to 45-32 – a 13-point lead and the Lady Rockets’ high-water mark in the game. Lyon closed the quarter on a small run to trail 45-35 entering the fourth. Then, the Lady Rockets went cold offensively in the final quarter and did not make a field goal. Crittenden scored only two points in the period, both free throws by Jordyn Hodge, while Lyon surged back behind Piper Cotham, Courtney Collins and Sloan Cotham. An 8-2 run cut the deficit to 47-43 with 2:12 remaining, and Piper Cotham’s coast-to-coast basket tied the game at 47-all.

Crittenden missed a chance to regain the lead, turning the ball over in the frontcourt late, allowing Lyon to set up for a final possession. However, Lyon committed a turnover on an inbounds play, ending regulation with the game tied at 47.

In overtime, Lyon again took the lead behind Piper Cotham, but could not close it out. With the score tied 51-51 late, Lyon missed four shots near the basket while battling for offensive rebounds, then turned the ball over in the frontcourt with 10 seconds remaining. Crittenden took advantage, as Bristyn Rushing and Boone combined for two late free throws to seal the win.

Despite being outrebounded, particularly on the offensive end, Crittenden held on to earn its fourth straight win over Lyon County, thanks in part to Lyon’s inability to take care of the ball on two key plays late in the game.

Boone led the Lady Rockets with 19 points, knocking down six three-pointers. She also moved into second place on the program’s all-time scoring list, passing Cassidy Moss (1,824 points) and now trailing only Taylor Guess (2,643). Jordyn Hodge added 17 points, while Andrea Federico scored 10, four above her season average, and made key contributions on both ends of the floor.

Piper Cotham paced Lyon County with 20 points. Collins scored 12 and Trinity Taylor added eight

Crittenden led 31-25 at halftime and 45-35 entering the fourth before Lyon’s late rally came up just short.

Lyon County      13 25 35 47 51
Crittenden Co. 22 31 45 47 53
LYON – P.Cotham 20, Taylor 8, Collins 12, S.Cotham 4, Coffman 7, Defew, Coursey. FG 18. 3-pointers 6 (Taylor 2, Collins 2, P.Cotham, Coffman). FT 9-12.
CRITTENDEN – Boone 19, Evans 3, Hodge 17, Federico 10, Rushing 4, Stewart. FG 19. 3-pointers 10 (Boone 6, Hodge 3, Evans). FT 5-9.

Rockets get behind early and lose at Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Crittenden County fell to 0-7 on the season with a 73-27 loss at Russellville (3-2) on Friday.

Russellville seized control early, leading 16-7 after the first quarter and stretching the margin to 39-14 by halftime. The Panthers continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Crittenden 34-13 over the final two periods.

Crittenden was led by Brady Dayberry, Brayden Poindexter and Logan Martin with 5 points apiece. The Rockets made 10 field goals, hit one 3-pointer and went 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.

Russellville placed six players in double figures, paced by Dickerson with 12 and Marrow with 10. The Panthers finished with 31 field goals, four 3-pointers and went 7 of 16 at the line.

Crittenden will be at home Tuesday for a Fifth District matchup with Lyon County, ranked among the state’s top 20 in most preseason polls.

Crittenden Co. 7 14 18 27

Russelville.  16 39 61 73
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 2, Porter, Bumpus, Topp 2, Dayberry 5, Jones 2, Martin 5, C.Poindexter 2, Hughes, Murray 2, B.Poindexter 5, Counts. FG 10. 3-pointers 1 (Poindexter). FT 6-8.
RUSSELLVILLE – Vanterpool 10, Nourse 6, Coleman 8, Gardner 8, Dickerson 12, Coleman 5, Clayton 2, Davenport 3, Browder 9, Collier, Marrow 10, Bertran. FG 31. 3-pointers 4. FT 7-16. 

Lady Lakers feed Crittenden slice of humble pie

TALL ORDER
Jordyn Hodge tries to get off
a shot against a Laker defender

PADUCAH, Ky. – Call it an ego check if you care to.

Certainly, Crittenden County’s 73-34 loss to Calloway County on Saturday in the Mustang Hoopla at McCracken County delivered a healthy heaping of humble pie.

Calloway, ranked No. 1 in the First Region and arguably one of the best girls teams in all of western Kentucky, raked the Lady Rockets over the coals, killing them with a thousand cuts and nearly as many points.

From the opening tip, the Lady Lakers were in complete command. For Crittenden, it was like being stranded on Gilligan’s Island with no rescue in sight. Behind its two Division I commits – Sayler Lowe and Jaidan Koch – Calloway sank three after three with pinpoint shooting and feasted on second-chance buckets. The Lady Rockets were stunned by a 16-3 deficit in the first four minutes and trailed 27-8 after the first period.

With Lowe, who plans to play collegiately at North Alabama, holding Crittenden’s top scorer Anna Boone scoreless in the first half, the Lady Rockets trailed by 32 at the break. Calloway’s active defense kept Crittenden at bay throughout, while Lowe scored 24 points with ease and Koch finished with 19 points, including three of her team’s eight three-pointers. Koch plans to play college all at Southern Indiana. The dynamic duo is rated as the No. 1 and No. 2 players in the First Region, respectively, according to the Courier Journal.

Crittenden got a team-high 11 points from sophomore Jordyn Hodge. Elliott Evans finished with seven, while Boone had three. Bristyn Rushing and Morgan Stewart combined for eight points in the post.

Crittenden had fancied itself among the better teams on this side of the state after key wins over Breckinridge and McCracken counties, along with a competitive season-opening loss at Marshall County. While the setback in Paducah was a sobering one, the Lady Rockets will need to lick their wounds quickly and refocus for Lyon County, a key Fifth District matchup Tuesday night at Rocket Arena.

Crittenden County 8 18 28 34
Calloway County 27 50 67 73
CRITTENDEN – Boone 3, Evans 7, Hodge 11, Federico 1, Rushing 4, Holeman 2, Stewart 4, Berry 2, Champion, Grau, Rich, Kemmer. FG 13. 3-pointers 3 (Evans, Boone, Hodge). FT 7-8.
CALLOWAY - Koch 19, Emery 9, Franklin 1, Haynes 7, Grooms, Arnett 1, Stark 4, Perkins 8, Lowe 24. FG 29. 3-pointers 8 (Koch 3, Emery 3, Stark, Lowe). FT 7-14.

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.
 

Lady Rockets blast Livingston to open district play

CCHS's Morgan Stewart beats Livingston's
Aubrey Leahy to the baskest. 

SMITHLAND, Ky. – Winning at Livingston Central has rarely come easy for Crittenden County, but Friday night’s trip proved to be anything but troublesome as the Lady Rockets rolled to a 74-30 Fifth District victory.

Crittenden overwhelmed Livingston from the opening tip, using early 3-point shooting and a relentless full-court press to sprint to a 10-0 lead and a commanding 30-6 advantage after one quarter. The Lady Rockets continued to pile it on in the second period, taking a 46-14 lead into halftime.

Livingston Central, which returned just one starter from last season’s squad, never found an answer. A running clock was used throughout the second half, allowing Crittenden to empty its bench while maintaining control.

Crittenden beat Livingston for the sixth straight time and improved to 4-1 with the district win and will travel Saturday to McCracken County for the Holiday Hoopla, where the Lady Rockets face Calloway County at 1 p.m. 

Livingston Central dropped to 0-2, losing to the Lady Rockets for the 13th time in 14 encounters.
Livingston Central 6 14 24 30
Crittenden County 30 46 59 74
CRITTENDEN – Boone 10, Evans 15, Hodge 8, Federico 9, Rushing 8, Holeman 3, Stewart 6, Berry 2, Champion 7, Rich 3, Kemmer 3, Grau. FG 27. 3-pointers 12 (Evans 3, Boone 2, Hodge 2, Federico, Holeman, Champion, Kemmer, Rich). FT 8-14.

LIVINGSTON – A.Leahy 3, Collins 8, T.Leahy 10, Jennings 3, Meyers 6, Palmer, Wring. FG 10. 3-pointers 2 (Collins). FT 8-9.