EDDYVILLE, Ky. – The Rockets took their third dose of Lyon County Thursday at Eddyville and it was just as bitter as the first two. Crittenden lost the Fifth District matchup 77-38.
CCHS had already played the Lyons and lost twice season, once in the All A Classic.
It wasn’t the last pill the Rockets will have to swallow against the defending state champion. CCHS, likely the fourth seed for the playoffs, will almost certainly face Lyon again in the district tournament.
CamRon Belcher led CCHS at Lyon with 10 points and Brayden Poindexter had eight. Bray Kirk scored 22 for Lyon.
The winless Rockets play Livingston Central in their final regular-season district game Friday night at Smithland.
Senior Jonah Reddick (32) joined the team for the first time after an illness and surgery.
MARION, Ky. – With center Jonah Reddick back following surgery, the Rockets had hoped for a better outcome against Trigg County Tuesday night at Rocket Arena.
After all, CCHS had taken the Wildcats to overtime in their first meeting last month in Cadiz.
However, Trigg jumped ahead 23-7 and finished off a 65-41 Fifth District win, the Wildcats’ second district win of the season. Meanwhile, the Rockets remain winless after a dozen games.
Reddick, a 6-foot-5 senior, posted up and backed into a defender for a turnaround five-footer with 2:36 left in the third quarter. That closed the gap to 11, but Trigg dropped four threes before the quarter’s end, and CCHS never got close again.
MARION, Ky. – For the third game in a row, Crittenden County did not score a field goal in the fourth quarter. Still, the Lady Rockets were able to hold off Trigg County, 50-38, on Tuesday in a Fifth District matchup.
In fact, CCHS is 3-0 during this stretch and improved to 13-3 with Tuesday's win.
Up by 30 in the third period, some wholesale substitutions for CCHS gave Trigg a chance to close the gap a bit. However, with just over a minute left, the Lady Rockets' starters returned to the floor and stopped the Wildcats, who fell to 2-9.
Andrea Federico and Jordyn Hodge led CCHS in scoring, each with 14 points. Federico scored all of hers in the first half, while Elliot Evans chipped in 10.
Being shut out in the final period isn't as big of a deal as it might seem because CCHS was way ahead in two of the games. The girls did score three foul shots Tuesday in the last period against Trigg and five points the same way the night before in their All A regional championship win over Lyon.
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TRIGG – Norwood 12, Navarro 5, Bush 16, Grinols 4, Jones. 3-pointers 5 (Bush 2, Norwood 2, Navarro). FT 3-4.
MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County cast a little Rocket Arena voodoo on the Lady Lyons Monday night in Marion, sprinkling magic across the court en route to claiming the All A Classic Second Region championship – the Lady Rockets’ third straight crown and fourth in five seasons.
Fueled by relentless defense and a full-court press, the Lady Rockets struck down Lyon County 50-41, building a 20-point lead in the third quarter and holding off a late surge. It was a stunning reversal from their last meeting just weeks ago in Eddyville, when the Lady Lyons, led by point guard Piper Cotham’s 33 points, played like Purple People Eaters and steamrolled Crittenden 75-44.
But this time, the Lady Rockets brought their A-game – and defense. Before an electrified home crowd, they turned Lyon County’s typically high-octane offense, which had been averaging nearly 70 points per game, into a pale shade of lavender. The Lady Lyons entered the game with a 12-1 record and 11 straight wins.
Crittenden’s defense locked in on Cotham, who had been Lyon’s offensive juggernaut all season. The sophomore, averaging nearly 20 points per game, managed just six through three quarters. Though she sparked a late rally and finished with a team-high 11 points, it wasn’t enough. She was one of two Lyon players to crack double figures and struggled against defense applied by Lady Rocket Jordyn Hodge.
On the other side, the Lady Rockets’ offense ran like a three-headed monster. Junior Elliot Evans exploded for all 14 of her game-high points in the first half, helping Crittenden double up Lyon County by halftime, 28-14.
Elliot Evans cutting net
CCHS leading scorer Anna Boone, held scoreless in the first half, found her rhythm late, finishing with 11 crucial points. Freshman Hodge, was "Miss Consistency," delivering when it mattered most, scoring six in the opening period, sinking clutch free throws late to finish with 13. Boone also had 13 rebounds, six steels and three blocked shots.
With the win, Crittenden County (12-3) punched its ticket to the All A state tournament, set for next week at Owensboro’s SportsCenter. The Lady Rockets will tip off at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 against the 15th Region champion. The 15th Region semifinal games are set for Tuesday night, with Betsey Layne facing Paintsville and Pikeville squaring off against Martin County.
Lyon County7142941 Crittenden 15284550 LYON – Taylor 6, Cotham 11, Collins 3, Coursey 13, Perry 7, S.Cotham 1, Lucas, Akridge. 3-pointers 3 (Cotham, Collins, Perry). FT 12-20. CRITTENDEN – Boone 11, Evans 14, Hodge 13, Rushing 2, Federico 4, Stewart 6, Berry. 3-pointers 3 (Evans 2, Boone). FT 7-9.
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Lady Rockets Make History: Most Winning Team in Second Region All A Classic Girls Basketball
The Lady Rockets have done it again! By clinching the 2025 Second Region All A Classic Girls Basketball Tournament title, they not only secured another championship but also cemented their legacy as the winningest team in the regional tournament's history.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Lady Rockets’ impressive championship record spans nearly three decades. Here are their championship seasons in the Second Region All A Classic:
All A Classic Second Region Girls' Basketball Tournament championship between Crittenden and Lyon counties scheduled for Saturday is on hold. It could be play Sunday, perhaps Monday. Decision will be made tomorrow.
The championship game will be played at Rocket Arena is Marion.
MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County’s girls showcased a commanding performance on the court, routing Heritage Christian Academy 72-10 in a lopsided basketball matchup Thursday in the semifinal round of the All A Classic at Rocket Arena.
The win pits CCHS against Lyon County in an All A championship showdown of the best small-school teams in the Second Region on Saturday. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m., but Mother Nature is likely to intervene and force the contest to a later date. Tournament officials believe the game could be played on Sunday if roads clear up beyond today’s snow.
The Rocket girls established their dominance early Thursday night, leading CHA 23-0 after the first quarter and never looking back.
Crittenden County's balanced offense saw contributions from nearly the entire roster, with nine players scoring. Jordyn Hodge led the Rocket girls with 14 points, followed by Morgan Stewart with 11 and Adri Berry 10 – a career high for her. CCHS also displayed long-range prowess, draining nine three-pointers, including two each from Hodge and Elliot Evans.
HCA remains winless on the season while the Lady Rockets improved to 11-3. The Lady Rockets have won the last two All A regional crowns and three of the last four, but Lyon County is proving to be perhaps the hottest team in the region. The Lyon girls beat Caldwell County 70-42 at Rocket Arena in Thursday's first semifinal matchup.
The girls’ Class A state tournament opens Jan. 22 at the Owensboro SportsCenter.
And, if you're wondering whether that Lady Rocket win on Thursday was a record-breaker for margin of victory or fewest points allowed – it was not. Here are some other blowout wins over the years by the Lady Rockets, courtesy of local sports historian Andy Hunt:
MARION, Ky. - Crittenden County’s girls’ basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the All "A" Classic Second Region Tournament with a 56-40 victory over Livingston Central on Wednesday at Rocket Arena.
The Lady Rockets scored all of their points in just three quarters, posting nothing in the final period as the bench was unloaded in the blowout game. Elliot Evans scored 13 points to lead CCHS in scoring, and three others scored in double figures – Anna Boone, Andrea Federico, and Bristyn Rushing.
For Livingston, Emersyn Ramage and Victoria Joiner posted 11 points apiece.
Crittenden, the defending Class A tournament regional champion, will play Heritage Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the semifinal round. On the other side of the tournament bracket, Caldwell County will play Lyon County. That game tips off at 6 p.m. Both contests will be at Rocket Arena Thursday night, and the championship game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, barring a weather-related delay.
CCHS has now beaten Livingston 10 of the last 11 meetings. The Lady Rockets have won the last two All "A" regional titles and three of the last four. Crittenden is now 10-3, and Livingston is 4-7.
