Lady Rockets beat Cards to stay undefeated

 

MARION, Ky. – After weathering some early foul issues, Crittenden County unleashed a lockdown defense in the fourth period to beat Livingston Central 55-38 going away Friday at Rocket Arena to remain undefeated. 

Anna Boone had her best offensive game of the season, scoring 20 points despite picking up two early fouls. 

Livingston led by a couple of points in the first half, but Crittenden stretched out a 10-point lead by the half behind three baskets from Boone. The Lady Cardinals, led by senior Victoria Joiner, who had 20 points for the game, were able to peel off a 15-5 run when CCHS went cold in the third quarter.

After leading by three to start the final period, Crittenden turned up the defensive heat and held Livingston virtually scoreless the rest of the way. Joiner had one foul shot in the fourth quarter for her team’s only offense down the stretch.

Crittenden improves to 5-0 and 2-0 in the Fifth District. Livingston is 1-3 overall and 0-2 in league play. 

The Lady Rockets will finish their first trip through the district round-robin on Tuesday with a highly anticipated matchup with Lyon County at Eddyville. Livingston plays Marshall County Saturday in the Holiday Hoopla Classic at Paducah.

Livingston Central 11 20 37 38
Crittenden County 12 30 40 55
LIVINGSTON – Joiner 20, T.Leahy, A.Leahy, Downey 6, Ramage 9, Holman 3, Jennings. 3-pointers 2 (Joiner). FT 7-12.
CRITTENDEN – Boone 20, Evans 1, Hodge 8, Federico 11, Rushing 8, Stewart 2, Holeman. 3-pointers (3-pointers 4 (Boone 2, Federico, Rushing). FT 15-22.