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Lady Rockets 6 wins from tying school record

Sophomore Jordyn Hodge is closing in
on a personal milestone of her own.

MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County used a strong second quarter and a disciplined finish Tuesday night to pull away from a quality Hopkins Central team, a performance that also served as a measuring stick heading into an even more demanding test later in the week.

The Lady Rockets, now 19-4, defeated Hopkins Central Lady Storm 55-41 in a matchup of two teams that expect to be playing deep into the postseason. Hopkins Central fell to 17-9 but continued to show why it has been a consensus top-four team in the Second Region in recent seasons and a possible regional tournament rematch for Crittenden County.

Hopkins Central’s résumé includes losses to some of the best teams in western Kentucky, including Marshall County, Calloway County, McCracken County and Lyon County; along with setbacks to strong programs from elsewhere in the state during holiday tournaments, including Cooper from the Greater Cincinnati area, Louisville Manual, Rowan County and Bishop Brossart, which entered the week with 23 wins. Since 2020, the Lady Storm is 2-6 against Crittenden County.

Crittenden senior Elliot Evans was sidelined most of the first half by two early fouls, but Crittenden County leaned on its balance, particularly now that senior Chloe Hunt is once again available after coming off a lengthy injury. Hopkins Central struggled to convert around the basket, and the Lady Rockets took control with a 27-point second quarter. Back-to-back corner 3-pointers by Hunt and Anna Boone helped stretch the lead, and sophomore Jordyn Hodge capped the half with another triple from the same spot as Crittenden went to the locker room ahead 27-16.

Hopkins Central matched Crittenden shot for shot early in the third quarter and trimmed the margin to eight, but the Lady Rockets answered each push. With about six minutes remaining and holding a 10-point lead, Crittenden deliberately slowed the pace, working deeper into possessions and forcing Hopkins Central to play faster on offense. The strategy produced empty trips for the Lady Storm and allowed the margin to steadily grow down the stretch.

Boone finished with 20 points, Hodge added 19.

Hodge continues to close in on 1,000 career points, which would make her the team’s third to eclipse that milestone. Boone has already surpassed 2,000 for her career, while Evans reached the 1,000-point mark earlier this season. 

The win moves Crittenden County Lady Rockets within six victories of tying the program’s single-season wins record, set previously in 2017 and 2023.

Attention now turns quickly to Thursday night, when the Lady Rockets travel to face Henderson County Lady Colonels in one of the most anticipated games of the regular season. The two programs met in last year’s Second Region championship, a 66-31 Henderson County win that secured the Lady Colonels’ seventh regional title in a row and 18th in 21 years. Crittenden County owns one of the few championships Henderson missed, winning the region in 2011.

Henderson County enters the matchup after a seven-point road win Tuesday at Lyon County, just days after the Lyons knocked off previously undefeated Calloway County, ranked No. 4 in Kentucky, a result that illustrates the challenge awaiting Crittenden County later this week.

Hopkins Central 8 16 30 41
Crittenden County 9 27 39 55
HOPKINS – White 4, Marsh 5, Menser 17, Mason 8, Liles 2, Dulin 5. FG 13. 3-pointers 6 (Marsh, Menser 3, Mason 2). FT 9-14.
CRITTENDEN – Boone 20, Evans 5, Hodge 19, Federico 4, Rushing 4, Holeman, Hunt 3. FG 13. 3-pointers 7 (Boone 2, Evans, Hodge 3, Hunt). FT 18-22.

Rockets get swamped by Caldwell County

PRINCETON, Ky. — Caldwell County pulled away early and cruised to a 104-55 win over Crittenden County on Monday night.

The Tigers led 28-10 after the first quarter, stretched the margin to 62-29 at halftime and was up 87-44 after three periods.

For Crittenden, Brady Dayberry led the scoring with 18 points. Conner Poindexter added 10, while Brayden Poindexter finished with seven. The Rockets made seven 3-pointers and went 4 of 6 at the free-throw line.

Crittenden fell to 2-24 on the season. Caldwell improved to 12-11.

Caldwell has now won seven straight in the series dating back to 2023 and is 20-2 against Crittenden over the past 10 seasons.

Crittenden returns home Thursday to host Hopkins Central, then plays Webster County on Friday at Rocket Arena. The Rockets have four regular-season games remaining, including matchups next week with Union County and Dawson Springs.

Crittenden County 10 29 44 55
Caldwell County  28 62 87 104
CRITTENDEN - Ellington 5, Porter 6, Topp 2, Dayberry 18, Jones, Myers 5, Hutchison 2, Martin, C.Poindexter 10, B.Poindexter 7, Counts. FG 22. 3-pointers 7 (Dayberry 4, Myers, Porter, Ellington). FT 4-6.
CALDWELL – Aikins 14, Wilson 22, Boyd 11, K.Wilson 13, Harper 2, Rollins 5, Mitchell 12, Lander 9, Kirk 3, Sigler, Roach 13. FG 41. 3-pointers 11 D.Wilson 4, Aikins, Rollins, Mitchell 2, Lander, Kirk, Roach). FT 11-17.

Hunt delivers in first varsity start

Senior Chloe Hunt stole the show in her
first varsity start for the Lady Rockets.

MARION, Ky. — Senior Chloe Hunt, who has battled persistent knee problems throughout her high school career, made her first career start Saturday on Senior Night and ignited an emotional evening at Rocket Arena with a 3-pointer to open the game as Crittenden County rolled past Union County 51-19.

Hunt, who has undergone multiple surgeries on both knees because of a degenerative condition, had seen limited minutes in the previous game. Given the start, she made the most of it, scoring the first five points of the night and finishing with 10 points, just one shy of the team lead. Senior center Bristyn Rushing led Crittenden with 11 points.

“The adrenaline kept me going,” Hunt said. “I took a lot of medication before the game so I was ready to go.”

The opening moments were especially emotional, with teammates in tears and the crowd on its feet as Hunt knocked down her early shots.

Crittenden jumped out to a 26-6 lead after one quarter and never looked back, extending the margin to 44-10 by halftime. With the outcome decided early, the Lady Rockets were able to get their entire bench into the game during the second half.

Crittenden improved to 18-4 overall and posted its sixth straight win over Union County. The Lady Rockets will host Hopkins Central on Tuesday. Union County fell to 5-14.

Union County         6 10 15 19
Crittenden Co. 26 44 49 51
UNION – Jenkins 4, Peterson 2, Gentry 1, Martinez 8, Beaven, Byrd 4. FG 6. 3-pointers none. FT 7-11.
CRITTENDEN – Boone 6, Evans 4, Hodge 9, Federico 9, Rushing 11, Hunt 10, Berry 1, Kemmer 1, Holeman, Champion, Grau, Rich. FG 20. 3-pointers 4 (Hunt 2, Boone, Hodge). FT 7-11.

Rockets can't retain momentum vs Falcons

MARION, Ky. — Coming off its second win of the season the night before, Crittenden County stayed within striking distance early but went cold from long range in a 76-53 loss to Fort Campbell on Friday night at Rocket Arena.

The Rockets managed just one 3-pointer in 16 attempts, a shooting slump that proved costly as the Falcons gradually pulled away. Fort Campbell led 17-14 after one quarter, extended the margin to 33-23 at halftime and took control with a 19-point third quarter.

Freshman Roane Topp continued his strong stretch, scoring 18 points for the second straight game and adding eight rebounds. Senior Brayden Poindexter finished with 11 points, while Emmitt Ellington scored 12, including 10 in the fourth quarter as Crittenden tried to close the gap.

Crittenden County was also hurt at the free-throw line, converting 10 of 23 attempts.

Fort Campbell placed four players in double figures and made seven three-pointers.

The loss was the fourth straight to Fort Campbell for the Rockets, who fell to 2-23. The Falcons improved to 7-13.

Fort Campbell 17 33 52 76
Crittenden Co. 14 23 30 53
FT CAMPBELL – Ferguson 15, Tow 4, Baker 4, Vanetta 14, Morton 1, Katz 18, Anthony 20, Cotto, Dey. FG 29. 3-poiners 7. fT 11-17.
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 12, Porter 1, Bryant, Topp 18, Dayberry 4, Jones, Myers, Hutchison, Martin 2, C.Poindexter 5, B.Poindexter 11. FG 21. 3-pointers 1 (Ellington). FT 10-23.

Lady Rocketas beat Chrstian with measure of Irony

Senior Chloe Hunt played for the first time
in more than a year after a knee surgery.

MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County used a measure of irony to win a key Second Region matchup at home Thursday.

The Lady Rockets, ranked No. 1 in KHSAA's Second Region power rankings, got 26 points from its post players, but ironically, a sizable portion of that production came from beyond the arc as the Lady Rockets pulled away in the second half to beat Christian County 59-41 in a closely watched matchup at Rocket Arena.

Center Bristyn Rushing scored 15 points and forward Andrea Federico added 11. Each hit two 3-pointers, with Federico knocking down both of hers during a decisive third-quarter surge that, for practical purposes, put the Lady Colonels away and sealed the outcome. Federico scored 10 of her 11 points in that quarter. Rushing provided bookend 3s, connecting once in the opening period and again in the final frame.

Christian County’s nimble zone defense, coupled with cold shooting by the Lady Rockets early, kept the game close through the first half. After the break, the tide turned as Crittenden’s defense stifled the Lady Colonels and Rocket shots began to fall with more consistency.

Jordyn Hodge and Anna Boone also scored in double figures as the Lady Rockets improved to 17-4. Christian County, widely viewed as a regional contender in the preseason, fell to 7-8. The win evened the all-time series at 3-3 since 2011 and squared the teams at 2-2 over the past four seasons.

Hodge needs 33 points to become the third player on the current roster to reach the 1,000 Points plateau. 

The Lady Rockets return home Saturday to celebrate Senior Night.

Christian County 15 19 25 41
Crittenden County 14 26 45 59
CHRISTIAN – George 2, Smith, Bagwell 8, Hobson 10, McGee 7, C.Hobson 6, Bell 8. FG 17. 3-pointers 1(McGee). FT 6-8.
CRITTENDEN – Boone 12, Evans 5, Hodge 14, Federico 11, Rushing 15, Holeman, Hunt, Berry, Champion, Grau, Rich, Kemmer. FG 19. 3-pointers 8 (Hodge 2, Federico 2, Rushing 2, Evans, Boone). FT 13-16. 

Rockets beat HCA for second win of season

Brayden Poindexter
DOUBLE DOUBLE

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — Crittenden County found its offensive rhythm behind a couple of double-doubles Thursday night, turning in its best scoring performance in more than three years.

The Rockets (2-22) earned a 73-67 road win at Heritage Christian Academy, marking just their second victory this season, and only the second over the past two seasons following last year’s winless campaign.

Crittenden County’s last 70-point game came in a win in February 2024, coincidentally the final victory before the Rockets defeated HCA earlier this season to end a long losing skid. The last time CCHS scored more than 73 points was Jan. 21, 2003, when it posted 77 in a win over Christian Fellowship.

Heritage Christian fell to 1-20. Crittenden County also defeated HCA by 10 points in Marion on Jan. 6, snapping an almost two-year winless stretch.

Senior Brayden Poindexter led the Rockets with 17 points and 19 rebounds, while his sophomore brother, Conner Poindexter, added a career-high 13 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Roane Topp scored a career-high 18 points.

Brayden Poindexter scored 24 points in Crittenden County’s earlier win over HCA.

Crittenden led 15-13 after one quarter, took a 33-30 halftime advantage and carried a 54-44 lead into the fourth.

Crittenden County 15 33 54 73
Heritage Christian 13 30 44 67
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 5, Porter 3, Topp 18, Dayberry 3, Jones 2, Myers 2, Hutchison 5, Martin 3, C.Poindexter 13, B.Poindexter 17. FG 27. 3-pointers 6 (C.Poindexter 2, Topp 2, Hutchison, Ellington). FT 13-21.
HCA – Arrin 19, Askew, Hensley 20, Morgan 10, Traubb 6, Brown 2, Wheatcroft 10. FG 23. 3-pointers 6. FT 15-17.