LICK CREEK – The Johnson Central Golden Eagles took control early on and went on to beat East Ridge, 87-62, in a game played at the Reservation on Thursday night.
Cory VanHoose paced five players in double figure scoring with 16 points as Johnson Central improved to 13-6. John King tossed in 13 while Grant Rice added 12. Isaiah May followed with 11 and Bryson Hackney tallied 10.
East Ridge, now 5-11, was led by Braxton Stanley’s game-high 17 points. Cameron Hess added 14 and Eli Rose netted 13.
At Lick Creek
Scoring:
Johnson Central (87) – Cory VanHoose 5(2) 0-0 16; John King 6 1-3 13; Grant Rice 3(1) 3-5 12; Isaiah May 1(3) 0-0 11; Bryson Hackney 4 2-2 10; Ryleh McKenzie 4 0-0 8; Josh Slone 0(1) 2-2 5; Mason Fairchild 0 (1) 0-0 3; Zach Russell 1 0-0 2; Ben Lafferty 0 2-2 2; and Brett Caudill 1 0-0 2. Totals: 26(8) 11-16 87.
East Ridge (62) – Braxton Stanley 5(2) 1-1 17; Cameron Hess 3(2) 2-2 14; Eli Rose 4(1) 2-2 13; Isaac Woods 1(1) 2-2 7; Jonathon Mills 2 2-2 6; Matt Mills 0 2-2 2; Hunter Damron 0 2-2 2; and Jackson Potter 0 1-2 1. Totals: 15(6) 14-16 62.
Pike Central….66
Jenkins………….20
BUCKLEYS CREEK – Pike Central dominated from the opening tip as the Hawks rolled past Jenkins, 66-20, in a game played at the Hawks Nest on Thursday night.
Jacob Young led a balanced attack with 17 points and Logan Layne added 10 as the Hawks moved to 5-14. Garvin Crum pulled down 10 rebounds.
At Buckleys Creek
Scoring:
Pike Central (66) – Jacob Young 5(1) 3-7 17; Logan Layne 5 0-0 10; Peyton Compton 0(2) 1-2 7; Logan Wood 2(1) 0-0 7; Zac Crum 0(2) 0-0 6; Garvin Crum 3 0-0 6; Matt Anderson 3 0-0 6; Anthony Palotta 2 0-0 4; and Justin Adkins 0(1) 0-0 3. Totals: 20(7) 5-9 66.
GIRLS
Perry Central……..72
Letcher Central….64
ERMINE – Perry Central landed four players in double figure scoring and the Lady Commodores knocked off Letcher Central, 72-64, in a game played at LCCHS Gymnasium on Thursday night.
Annie Harris paced Perry Central with 25 points
Kaylee Banks paced the Lady Cougars, now 14-7, with 22 points while Brooke Bates and Brooklynn Collins tossed in 13 apiece. Keira Couch added nine.
At Ermine
Scoring:
Perry Central (72) – Annie Harris 10 5-8 25; Katie Dunnigan 5 3-4 13; Chelsey Napier 5 1-5 11; Courtney Hoskins 4 2-4 10; Sydnee Minks 1 5-6 7; and Emmalee Neace 1 4-8 6. Totals: 26 20-35 72.
Letcher Central (64) – Kaylee Banks 5 12-12 22; Brooke Bates 1(3) 2-4 13; Brooklynn Collins 2(3) 0-2 13; Keir Couch 3 3-3 9; Loren Boggs 2 0-2 4; Tori Holcomb 1 0-0 2; and Camryn Collins 0 1-2 1. Totals: 14(6) 18-25 64.
Tug Valley……….…..82
Lawrence County…79
LOUISA – The Tug Valley Lady Panthers held on down the stretch to turn away Lawrence County, 82-79, in a shootout played at the Dawg House on Thursday night.
Kensley Feltner poured in 33 points and 16 points for the Lady Bulldogs, now 10-10. Alexis Ratliff tossed in 13 and Brooke Neal added 12 and Ellie Webb chipped in nine.
At Louisa
Scoring:
Lawrence County (79) – Kensley Feltner 13(1) 4-7 33; Alexis Ratliff 5(1) 0-2 13; Brooke Neal 0(4) 0-0 12; Ellie Webb 0(3) 0-0 9; Kyleah Ward 2 2-4 6; Kaison Ward 2 0-0 4; and Tyra Hammond 0 2-2 2. Totals: 22(9) 8-15 79.