BB2023SKCCB

Simon Kenton vs. Covington Catholic

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Simon Kenton coach Trent Steiner started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Brayden Polly, 6-1 Sr. Miles Brown, 6-7 Jr. Bode Stone, 5-11 Jr. Jay Bilton, and 6-0 Jr. Jordan Bach. Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-3 Jr. Jake Stewart, 6-2 Sr. Brady Hussey, 6-9 Sr. Caden Miller, 5-11 So. Athens McGillis, and 6-1 So. Logan Wermuth.

Covington Catholic pulled away in the second half to defeat Simon Kenton by the score of 57-38. Covington Catholic shot 46.2% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 36.8% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Pioneers connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 22 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Caden Miller led Covington Catholic with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Athens McGillis added 17 points, four assists, and two steals. Brady Hussey recorded 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Jay Bilton led Simon Kenton with 14 points including two three point baskets. Jordan Bach added eight points including two three point baskets.

Simon Kenton,13,8, 11, 6, 38

Covington Catholic, 15, 11, 18, 13, 57

Simon Kenton (38) – Polly 3, Brown 2, Stone 2, Bilton 14, Bach 8, Marx 3, Ober 2, Taylor 4.

Covington Catholic (57) – Stewart 2, Hussey 10, Miller 19, McGillis 17, Wermuth 4, Carroll 3, Lanham 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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