Lawrence County head basketball coach Chandler Thompson makes no bones about it when it comes to keys for this team this season – buy into defense and finishing offensive possessions which result in points.
“If we are able to do those two things [staples to success] we will be fine as a team,” he said.
The Bulldogs are coming off a 22-8 record one year ago and return a trio of double-figures scorers, led by senior Tyler Maynard (20.6 ppg.). Add to the mix junior Cody Maynard (16.8 ppg.) and senior Chase Sartin (10.3 ppg.) and Thompson’s team can put up big numbers.
Other top returners include seniors Alex Ratliff and C.J. Fairchild, along with junior Baden Gillispie.
He will also look to top newcomers’ sophomores Trenton Adkins and Bryce Blevins, along with freshman players Kaden Gillispie and Will Lafferty for quality playing top off the bench.
Lawrence County opened its season Dec. 3.
Lawrence County schedule
Dec. 3 East Carter Away
Dec. 6 Martin County Away
Dec. 7 Phelps Home
Dec. 10 Paintsville Home
Dec. 13 Betsy Layne Home
Dec. 14 Boyd County Classic Away
Boyd County
Dec. 17 Belfry Away
Dec. 20 Derby Classic Away
TBA at Raceland High School
Dec. 27 Ashland Invitational Away
Ashland Blazer
Jan. 4 Kentucky 2A championship
sectional tournament vs. Belfry at TBD
Jan. 7 Prestonsburg Home
Jan. 8 Morgan County Home
Jan. 11 Magoffin County Away
Jan. 14 Johnson Central Away
Jan. 17 Floyd Central Away
Jan. 24 Prestonsburg Away
Jan. 25 Phelps Away
Jan. 28 Lewis County Home
Jan. 31 Floyd Central Home
Feb. 4 Martin County Home
Feb. 7 Betsy Layne Away
Feb. 12 Johnson Central Home
Feb. 15 Pikeville Home
Feb. 17 Bath County Away
Feb. 21 Ashland Blazer Away