Wednesday, February 4, 2026

THE SHOW | 2026 | The Guards


Join Crittenden County basketball coaches Shannon Hodge and Kenny Jackson each week for the Rocket Basketball Coach’s Show — hosted by former Rocket Trace Derrington and proudly supported by our local business sponsors. Today's program features coach Kenny Jackson and Rocket guards Logan Martin and Jack Porter.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Rockets fade late in final district matchup

Caden Hutchison shoots a 3-pointer late.
CADIZ, Ky. - Crittenden County briefly seized momentum early in the second half, but turnovers and cold shooting proved costly as Trigg County pulled away for a 63-54 Fifth District win Tuesday night.

The teams traded blows early, playing to a 20-21 score after one quarter and deadlocking again at 21-21 midway through the second. A stretch of late first-half turnovers and empty possessions hurt Crittenden, allowing Trigg County to build a 32-23 halftime lead.

Crittenden responded after the break. Emmitt Ellington drilled a 3-pointer from the right wing with 5:10 left in the third quarter to give the Rockets their first lead of the second half at 33-32. The advantage was short-lived, however, as Trigg answered quickly and capitalized on more miscues. An 8-2 run late in the third pushed Trigg in front 42-37 at the end of the period.

The Wildcats continued to create separation in the fourth, extending the margin to double digits during another 8-2 spurt as Crittenden struggled to get shots to fall. Trigg maintained control down the stretch to secure the win.

Brady Dayberry led the Rocket scoring with 16 points and Emmitt Ellington and Brayden Poindexter had 9 apiece. CCHS dropped 10 three-pointers with Ellington and Dayberry striking three apiece. 

The loss drops Crittenden County to 1-22 overall and 0-6 in district play, closing out the regular-season league schedule. Trigg improved to 6-14 overall and 2-2 in the district, with games remaining against Lyon County and Livingston Central.

The victory also continued Trigg County’s recent dominance in the series, marking its eighth straight win over Crittenden dating back to 2023.

Crittenden Co. 18 23 37 54
Trigg County 15 32 42 63
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 9, Porter 2, Topp, Dayberry 16, Jones, Myers, Hutchison 6, Martin, C.Poindexter 7, B.Poindexter 9. FG 17. 3-pointers 10 (Ellington 3, Dayberry 3, Hutchison 2, C.Poindexter, Martin). FT 10-14. 
TRIGG – Broussard 7, Dixon 11, Gude 17, Shepard 2, Scott 9, McCormick, L.Swann 10, Travis 7. FG 21. 3-pointers 3 (Scott 2, Travis). FT 16-31.


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Lady Rockets run table on 5th District

CADIZ, Ky. – While Crittenden County’s lopsided 56-20 win at Trigg County on Tuesday night in Cadiz may have drawn little attention beyond the final score, the significance of the victory was substantial.

With the win, this year’s senior class now stands alone as the winningest group in Crittenden County High School history, compiling 83 victories since their freshman season. Some of the seniors saw varsity action even before they were in high school.

The triumph was the Lady Rockets’ sixth straight in Fifth District play this season, completing a clean sweep of the regular-season round robin and locking up the undisputed No. 1 seed for the district tournament, which will be played later this month at Rocket Arena. It marked the first time in two years Crittenden (16-4) has gone unbeaten in regular-season district competition. Today’s seniors were freshman when it happened last.

The victory also continued Crittenden’s firm grip on the series. The Lady Rockets have now won 12 consecutive meetings with Trigg County (9-9), a streak that dates back to a loss in the 2020 district tournament championship game.

CCHS hosts Christian County Thursday night.

Crittenden Co. 20 32 47 56
Trigg County 4 7 13 20
CRITTENDEN – Boone 9, Evans 11, Hodge 13, Federico 8, Rushing 6, Holeman 3, Berry 2, Champion 4, Grau, Kemmer. FG 21. 3-pointers 6 (Evans 2, Hodge 2, Federico, Holeman). FT 8-14.
TRIGG – Norwood, Grinols 11, Jones, Mayes 2, Navarro 7, Tejada, McGee. FG 9. 3-pointers 1 (Navarro). FT 1-5.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Rockets hit hard by Caldwell threes

MARION, Ky. – Caldwell County seized control early and never let up Saturday, handing Crittenden County an 86-45 loss as the Tigers buried the Rockets with a barrage of 3-pointers that triggered a running clock by halftime.

Caldwell opened the game with 14 straight points and jetted out to a 27-3 lead. Crittenden steadied briefly late in the first quarter, but still trailed 29-10 after eight minutes. 

Caldwell (9-9) had 13 three-pointers in the game, one shy of its school record. 

Crittenden (1-21) was led in scoring by Brady Dayberry with nine points, all three pointers. The Rocket made 8 threes in the contest. 

Caldwell has now won five straight meetings with Crittenden and 11 of the last 12 overall. 

The Rockets will play a district game at Trigg County Tuesday. They will see Caldwell agains on Feb. 9 at Princeton. 

Caldwell County 29 61 70 86
Crittenden County 10 23 32 45
CALDWELL – Aikins 16, Mitchell 14, Lander 13, D. Wilson 11, Sigler 9, Thomas 7, Roach 6, K. Wilson 4, J. Boyd 2, Rollins 2, Stallins 2. FG 33. 3-pointers 13 (Aikins 4, Wilson 2, Thomas, Lander 3, Sigle 3. FT 7-10.
CRITTENDEN – Dayberry 9, Topp 6, Hutchison 6, Martin 5, Porter 4, Ellington 3, Jones 3, B. Poindexter 3, Counts 3, Myers 2, C. Poindexter 1. FG 14. 3-pointers 8 (Dayberry 3, Ellington, Martin, Counts). FT 9-14.
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Lady Rockets take down Piperless Lyon

EDDYVILLE, Ky. — Crittenden County turned defensive pressure into late separation Friday night, pulling away from Lyon County for a 49-40 win in a matchup between the Second Region’s top two girls teams.

Lyon County played without junior Piper Cotham, last year’s regional player of the year, who is recovering from a broken nose. Trinity Taylor ran the point in her absence, with Maddie Perry taking on an expanded role, as the Lady Lyons relied primarily on a zone defense.

Lyon (17-5) controlled much of the first half and led at the break as Crittenden struggled offensively, missing shots and finding few driving lanes against the zone. The Lady Rockets trailed at halftime but found momentum after the break as their defensive intensity increased.

Crittenden’s press began to disrupt Lyon’s rhythm in the third quarter. Elliot Evans ignited the shift with two steals that led directly to baskets and gave Crittenden (15-4) its first lead of the second half. The Rockets closed the period on a surge to take a 40-36 lead.

Defense decided the fourth quarter as the Lady Rockets controlled the tempo down the stretch to seal the nine-point win.

Jordyn Hodge led Crittenden with 17 points, while Evans scored 14 and Anna Boone added eight. 

Taylor led Lyon County with 22 points, including three three-pointers. Perry finished with seven points.

After the win, Crittenden can now complete sweep of the regular-season district schedule with a win Tuesday at Trigg County.

Crittenden Co. 8 22 40 49
Lyon Co.                 9 27 34 40
CRITENDEN – Boone 8, Evans 14, Hodge 17, Federico 4, Rushing 4, Berry 2, Holeman. FG 19. 3-pointers 6 (Boone, Evans 3, Hodge) FT 6-13
Taylor 22, Collins 6, Coursey 2 , Coffman 3, Perry 7, S. Cotham. FG 16. 3-pointers 5 (Taylor 3, Perry, Coffman) FT 3-3.

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Lyons blitz Rockets at Eddyville

Jack Porter had a couple of
three pointers for CCHS.
EDDYVILLE, Ky. — Lyon County raced ahead early and never looked back Friday night, rolling to a 96-25 Fifth District boys basketball win over Crittenden County.

On its home floor, Lyon County led 31-12 after one quarter and 62-16 at halftime, limiting Crittenden County to just one field goal in the second quarter and none in the fourth.

Crittenden County was led by Conner Poindexter and Jack Porter, who had 6 apiece. The Rockets made four 3-pointers and finished 5-of-7 at the free-throw line.

Lyon County placed 11 players in the scoring column.

Lyon County improved to 16-5 overall and remained undefeated in Fifth District play. Crittenden County fell to 1-20 overall and 0-5 in district action. The Rockets close district play Tuesday at Trigg County in Cadiz.

Crittenden Co. 12 16 24 25
Lyon County  31 62 82 96
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 3, Porter 6, Bryant 1, Topp, Dayberry, Jones 1, Myers, Hutchison, Martin 3, C.Poindexter 6, Collins, B.Poindexter 5. 3-pointers 4 (Porter 2, Ellington, Martin). FT 5-7.
LYON – C.Collins 12, Kirk 11, Ca.Collins 10, Coffman 19, Defew 4, Reddick 7, Ramey 5, McDaniels 6, Cotham 7, Akridge 8, Cowan, Cain 4, Whalin 3. FG 37. 3-pointers 12 (C.Collins 4, McDaniels 2). FT 10-12.


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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

THE SHOW | 2026 | When the Snow Melts


Join Crittenden County basketball coaches Shannon Hodge and Kenny Jackson each week for the Rocket Basketball Coach’s Show — hosted by former Rocket Trace Derrington and proudly supported by our local business sponsors. Today's program features coach Shannon Hodge along with players Andrea Federico and Chloe Hunt.

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