Lady Rockets headed back to All A State

 

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.

Jordyn Hodge with a shot
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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 County 7 14 29 41
Crittenden 15 28 45 50
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:

• 1998

• 1999

• 2001

• 2008

• 2011

• 2017

• 2021

• 2023

• 2024

• 2025