By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports activities reporter
Stingy protection has change into a trademark for the Simon Kenton girls basketball group. It took a while to get that section of the game on observe Tuesday, however it ended up carrying the Pioneers to a 45-36 win at Notre Dame.
In the second half, Simon Kenton performed half-court, man-to-man protection so nicely that it restricted the house group to 9 factors. The Pioneers scored 20 factors in the ultimate two quarters to end on prime. They now have a 14-1 report, holding opponents to 40 factors or much less in 10 of the victories.
In the primary statewide media ballot of the season, Simon Kenton was No. 4 and Notre Dame was No. 8. But it was the Pandas who jumped forward 13-8 with 9 factors approaching 3-point objectives.
Simon Kenton responded with an 11-0 run to open up a 19-13 lead. In the ultimate minute of the second quarter, nevertheless, Notre Dame made a pair of treys throughout an 8-1 run that put the house group forward, 27-25, at halftime.
The Pandas didn’t rating in the course of the first 5 minutes of the second half and trailed, 38-32, going into the fourth quarter. After Simon Kenton took a 44-34 lead with 3:54 left on the clock, the Pandas scored on simply considered one of their last 4 possessions.
Unofficially, Notre Dame (9-3) shot 22.2 % (4 of 18) from the sphere in the second half and 38.2 % (13 of 34) for the game. The Pandas’ prime scorers had been senior guard Emma Holtzapfel and junior heart Sarah Young with 11 factors every. Young received seven of her group’s 9 factors in the course of the second half.
Simon Kenton shot 35.8 % (14 of 39) from the sphere and had a 12-5 scoring benefit on the free throw line. Junior level guard Brynli Pernell received 9 of her game-high 13 factors on the line. Senior guard Anna Kelch completed with 11 factors.
Holy Cross basketball participant makes school dedication
Holy Cross junior D’Myah Williams has made a verbal dedication with the Youngstown State University girls’s basketball group, in accordance to a submit on her X account.
Youngstown State is a member of the Horizon League that features Northern Kentucky University. Williams acquired different Division I affords from Bellarmine, Eastern Illinois, Illinois-Chicago, Texas Southern and MercyHurst.
Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus stated Williams is “the most athletic player, not only in the 9th Region, but quite possibly in the state. Her speed, jumping and quickness are unparalleled.”
The 5-foot-11 ahead was averaging 16 factors, 4.2 rebounds and capturing 52.7 % from the sphere after the primary 9 video games for the 10-2 Holy Cross group.
She missed the final three video games due to a leg harm, together with a 66-22 win over Beechwood on Monday in the opening spherical of the ninth Region All “A” Classic. Holy Cross received All ”A” Classic area titles the final 4 years and claimed back-to-back state championships in the 2023 and 2024 small college playoffs.
Campbell County hires former participant as soccer coach
Rick Honaker’s profession path as a soccer coach has introduced him again to Campbell County the place he was as soon as a two-way starter for the Camels.
Honaker has spent greater than 20 years teaching soccer. He was Gallatin County’s head coach the final two seasons and his teams posted information of 2-8 and 1-9.
During his teaching profession on the highschool and school ranges, Honaker has additionally been an offensive, defensive and particular teams coordinator.
An on-line submit by Campbell County saying his hiring stated, “His passion for the game and focus on academics, athletics, and citizenship will help build a solid foundation for the Camel football program at all levels,”
Campbell County employed Honaker to substitute Brian Weinrich, who stepped down as head coach with a 12-32 report over 4 seasons. The Camels posted a 3-8 report final season with principally juniors and sophomores on the roster. The group chief in tackles was sophomore Alex Reidinger and the highest scorers had been sophomore Cade Anthrop and junior Ayden Earls.