Topic: Basketball
2021SKDHB
Simon Kenton vs. Dixie Heights (Boys)
Dixie Height High School
Edgewood, KY
January 29, 2021
Dixie Height utilized a balanced scoring attack and a blistering 70% field goal shooting to overcome a 42 points scoring performance by Simon Kenton’s Kelly Niece to earn a 77-75 victory. Dixie Height shot 70% from the field and one of six from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 56% from the field and 11 of 24 from the three point line. The Pioneers connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.
6-0 Sr. Jason Summe led Dixie Heights with 19 points. 5-10 Sr. Ian Snelling also scored 19 points. 6-3 Jr. Keirnan Geraci recorded 17 points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-4 Jr. Billy Wogenstahl added 12 points and 10 rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Jay Flynn chipped in with six points on six of six free throws.
6-2 Sr. Kelly Niece led Simon Kenton with 42 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-7 Fr. Travis Krohman added 12 points. 6-1 Sr. Justin Eversole recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.
Simon Kenton,15,8,29,23,75
Dixie Heights,21,18,19,19,77
Simon Kenton (75) – Niece 42, Krohman 12, Eversole 11, Smith 3, Marx 3, Miller 2, Marshall 2.
Dixie Heights (77) – Summe 19, Snelling 19, Geraci 17, Wogenstahl 12, Flynn 6, Landers 4.
Statistics provided by the Dixie Heights and Simon Kenton Stats Crew.