Rockets fall behind early in loss at HopCentral

MORTON’S GAP, Ky. – Hopkins Central pulled away early and never let up Thursday night, handing Crittenden County a 73-41 loss.

The Rockets fell behind 23-11 after one quarter and trailed 40-19 at halftime as Hopkins Central built separation with balanced scoring and efficiency at the free-throw line. The Storm shot 28 field goals and went 13 of 19 from the stripe.

Crittenden finished with 17 field goals and struggled at the line, converting just 4 of 13 attempts. Brayden Poindexter led the Rockets with 10 points, followed by Brady Dayberry with 9 and Conner Poindexter with 8. 

Crittenden dropped its third straight game and fell to 2-25 on the season. Hopkins Central improved to 13-8. The Rockets will return home Friday night to host Webster County.

Crittenden County 11 19 30 41
Hopkins Central 23 40 67 73
CRITTENDEN – Ellington 3, Porter 5, Bumpus, Topp 6, Dayberry 9, Myers, Martin, C.Poindexter 8, B.Poindexter 10, Counts. FG 17. 3-pointers 3 (Ellington, Dayberry, B.Poindexter). FT 4-13.
HOPKINS CENTRAL – Bettas 16, Butcher 4, Stephens 1, Sumner 7, Trejo 2, Harrelson, Jagoe 26, Stone 5, Edwards, Miller 2, Bruce 10, Brussels. FG 28. 3-pointers 4 (Sumner, Stone, Bruce 2). FT 13-19.