NAUGATUCK – Top-ranked Clarksburg Notre Dame took the lead early against Tug Valley and the Irish run past the Panthers, 74-43, in a game played Jan. 19.
Caleb May, Ian Reed and Ethan Colegrove led Tug Valley, now 5-7, with nine points each. East Davis chipped in eight.
At Naugatuck
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
ND (10-1)…..22 12 18 22 – 74
TV (5-7)……12 12 6 13 – 43
Scoring:
Notre Dame (74) – Joe Maurer 4 2-4 10; Nathan Helm 4 5-6 13; Elias Gordon 1 0-0 2; Jaidyn West 1(1) 7-8 12; Jeremy Hardman 0 1-2 1; Justin Frazier 0 1-2 1; Tyler Hardesty 2 0-0 4; Gabe Zummo 5(3) 1-2 20; and Elijah Goodman 5 1-1 11. Totals: 22(4) 18-25 74.
Tug Valley (43) – Tyler Chaffin 2 0-0 4; Caleb May 3 3-4 9; Ian Reed 0(3) 0-0 9; Easton Davis 2 5-10 9; and Zach Savage 2 0-0 4. Totals: 13(3) 8-14 43.
George Rogers Clark…75
Johnson Central………56
WINCHESTER – Johnson Central struggled offensively in the opening half and George Rogers Clark pulled away for a 75-56 victory in the Tim Short Automotive Classic played at Campbell Junior Gymnasium Jan 19.
Jacob May tossed in 18 points and Isaiah May followed with 12 as the Golden Eagles dropped to 13-4. Cory VanHoose added nine.
At Winchester
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
JC (13-4)………5 9 21 21 – 56
GRC (15-6)….22 17 14 22 – 75
Scoring:
Johnson Central (56) – Isaiah May 2(2) 2-2 12; Jacob Rice 3(3) 3-7 18; Cory VanHoose 0(2) 3-5 9; Braxton Bentley 0(1) 0-0 3; John King 1 1-2 3; Brett Caudill 0(1) 0-0 3; Josh Slone 0(2) 0-0 6; and Bryson Hackney 1 0-0 2. Totals: 7(11) 9-16 56.
George Rogers Clark (75) – Brennan Canada 9(1) 4-5 25; Jared Wellman 4 1-1 9; Jordan Graham 3 5-6 11; Ben Jackson 1 0-0 2; Jehdon Jenkins 2 5-7 9; K.J. Rucker 0 2-4 2; Jerone Morton 3(1) 0-0 9; and Lincoln Bush 3 2-2 8. Totals: 25(2) 14-19 75.
Betsy Layne…….52
Prestonsburg….46
PRESTONSBURG – Betsy Layne and Prestonsburg battled back and forth late before the Bobcats slipped past the Blackcats in a thriller, 52-46, at Prestonsburg Fieldhouse Jan. 19.
Jordan Frazier led the Bobcats, now 10-9, with 14 points and Nate Mims followed with 10. Brady Robinson chipped in eight.
Adam Slone fired in a game-high 20 points for the Blackcats, who fell to 8-10. Blake Slone tossed in 15 and Graham Burchett added eight.
At Prestonsburg
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
BL (10-9)….4 18 11 18 – 52
PB (8-10)….8 11 12 15 – 46
Scoring:
Betsy Layne (52) – Jordan Frazier 5 4-6 14; Brady Robinson 2(1) 1-2 8; Nate Mims 3 4-5 10; Zack Bentley 0(1) 3-5 6; Shawn Howell 0(1) 0-0 3; Davy Bentley 1 2-2 4; Luke Manns 0 2-2 2; Grant Osborne 2 1-4 5. Totals: 13(3) 17-26 52.
Prestonsburg (49) – Adam Slone 6 8-10 20; Graham Burchett 3 2-2 8; Blake Slone 2(3) 2-4 15; Grant Justice 1 0-0 2; Will Gullett 0 1-2 1. Totals: 12(3) 13-18 46.
Raceland……64
Phelps…….…26
RACELAND – Raceland held Phelps to its lowest point production this season as the Rams cruised to a 64-26 victory in a game played Jan. 19.
Dominick Francis scored nine points and Trey Francis was held to only six as the Hornets fell to 7-9.
In other games played Jan. 19:
Knott Central cruised past Pike County Central, 81-55, in the Tim Short Automotive Classic hosted by George Rogers Clark.
Owsley County defeated Jenkins, 68-52; and Pike Central defeated Piarist School, 76-34.
JAN. 18 GAMES
Knott Central…..58
Belfry………………50
GOODY – Belfry battled with Knott Central throughout before the Patriots pulled away down the stretch for a 58-50 victory.
Canaan Fletcher paced the Pirates, now 6-13, with 13 points and Avery Browning followed with 11.
At Goody
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
KCC (12-6)….17 10 13 18 – 58
BF (6-13)……14 15 6 15 – 50
Scoring:
Knott Central (58) – Darron Whitaker 7; Khalil Slone 19; Colby Napier 13; Branson Couch 8 and Gannon Couch 11. Totals: 19(3) 11-13 58.
Belfry (50) – Canaan Fletcher 2(3) 0-0 13; Avery Browning 1(3) 0-0 11; Dezmon Roblee 2(1) 0-0 7; Brett Coleman 3 0-0 6; Justin Barker 2 1-2 5; Ty May 2 1-2 5; Isaiah Hackney 1 1-1 3. Totals: 13(7) 3-5 50.
Johnson Central…82
Magoffin County…62
PAINTSVILLE – Johnson Central built a double-digit, first half lead and the Golden Eagles went on to beat Magoffin County, 82-62, in a game played at Paul Setser Fieldhouse Jan.18.
Isaiah May led four Golden Eagles (13-3) with 19 points. John King and Cory VanHoose followed with 11 each and Jacob Rice added 10.
Brady Whitaker paced the Hornets, now 9-9, with a game-high 23 points and Aden Barnett tossed in 20. Isaiah Salyer chipped in nine.
At Paintsville
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
MC (9-9)….11 5 19 27 – 62
JC (13-3)….12 16 28 24 – 82
Scoring:
Magoffin County (62) – Isaiah Salyer 2(1) 2-6 9; Aden Barnett 7(1) 3-5 20; Mason Lovely 0 1-2 1; Brady Whitaker 5(1) 10-14 23; Chandler Lykins 2 0-0 4; and Randy Bailey 2 1-1 5. Totals: 18(3) 17-28 62.
Johnson Central (82) – Isaiah May 2(3) 6-7 19; Jacob Rice 5 0-1 10; Cory VanHoose 5 1-1 11; Braxton Bentley 3 0-1 6; John King 5 1-2 11; Grant Rice 0(1) 0-0 3; Jacob Butcher 2(1) 0-0 7; Brett Caudill 0 1-2 1; Conner Lemaster 1 0-0 2; Bryson Hackney 2 0-0 4; Gabe Ferrell 2 0-0 4; Toby Spriggs 1 0-0 2; and Grant Bingham 1 0-2 2. Totals: 29(5) 9-18 82.
In other games Jan 18:
Lawrence County cruised past Floyd Central, 75-54.
JAN. 17 GAMES
Belfry……………38
Phelps………….37
PHELPS – Belfry’s Ty May converted a three-point play the old fashion way with 5.2 to lift the Pirates to a come-from-behind 38-27 win over Phelps in a game played at the McCoy Athletic Center.
Phelps, now 7-8, missed a potential game-winning three as time expired.
Canaan Fletcher led the Pirates (6-12) with 11 points and May finished with nine.
Trey Francis finished with a game-high 20 points for the Hornets. Jason Casey tossed in 11.
At Phelps
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
BF (6-12)….13 7 6 7 (5) – 38
PH (7-8)…….5 14 7 7 (4) – 37
Scoring:
Belfry (38) – Canaan Fletcher 4(1) 0-1 11; Ty May 3 3-3 9; Avery Browning 2(1) 0-0 7; Justin Barker 2 0-0 4; Brett Coleman 0(1) 0-0 3; Isaiah Hackney 1 0-0 2; Dezmon Roblee 0 2-2 2. Totals: 12(3) 5-6 38.
Phelps (37) – Trey Francis 10 0-0 20; Jason Casey 1(1) 6-6 11; Cameron Sanson 0(1) 0-0 3; Seth Mayhorn 0 2-2 2; and Dominick Francis 0 1-2 1. Totals: 11(2) 9-10 37.