Tiger defense turns back Rockets

MARION, Ky. – Caldwell County’s early defensive pressure allowed the Tigers to take command of the game in the first period Monday night as Crittenden County dropped the home game, 86-41. 

Caldwell led by 11 after one period and by 35 at the half, as Crittenden remains winless in 18 games. Caldwell shot 23 foul shots in the game, while the Rockets got to the line only a half dozen times. 

Crittenden will be back home Friday for a district doubleheader, along with the CCHS girls, against Lyon County.

Caldwell County 29 55 71 86
Crittenden County 10 20 32 41
CALDWELL – Parker 8, Aikins 16, Rowland 5, Whittington 7, K.Wilson 14, Phelps, Spikes 3, Boyd 5, Roach 7, Wells 9Lander 9, Ke.Wilson 3, Ward. 3-pointers 3. FT 11-23.
CRITTENDEN – LaRue 7, Porter 1, Belcher 4, Cowsert, Dayberry 3, Stokes, Young 8, Candelario 3, Martin, C.Poindexter 4, Ellington 10, Murray, Jones, B.Poindexter 1. 3-pointers 6 (Young 2, Ellington 2, LaRue, Dayberry. FT 2-6.