The men's basketball program at Kentucky Christian swept the first three games of the 09-10 season with a convincing 67-42 victory over Clark State Community College.
KCU junior guard Eric McKee scored the first 8 points of the game as the Knights dominated the first half 32-21. Defense was key again, forcing 17 turnovers from Clark State, and limiting them to 33% shooting from the field.
KCU was led in scoring by Casey Jones with 20 points, and Eric McKee with 18 points.
The Knights finish the first week with a 3-0 record, while giving up only 58 points per game, and causing 51 turnovers on the defensive end.
KCU opens up at home this week during the Super 8 Classic, Thursday Nov. 12.
Local Sports
November 11, 2009
Knights finish week one with third win
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Comets fall short in All “A” second round
You win some, you lose some. It is sometimes difficult to crawl out of bed in the morning, but the Comets did it with flying colors as they defeated Webster County in the first round of the All “A” State Tournament, 61-51.
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Lady Raiders quiet Lions' roar
A loud and hostile environment in Vanceburg proved to work in favor of East Carter’s girls basketball team as they defeated Lewis County Monday night, 51-42. “It’s a small gym that had a big turnout, and this served as great preparation for the postseason with all the noise,” East Carter Head Coach Hager Easterling said following his team’s win.
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East Cheer Squad takes top honors at regionals
The East Carter Cheerleaders took top honors this past Sunday at the The 16th Region Cheerleading Championships at Morehead State University.
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East and West Swim team regional ready after regular season finale
Carter County closed the book on its first regular season for the East and West Swim Teams. “This has been a great year so far, and we look competitive going into the regionals”, said swim coach Josh Kroetsch.
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Ashland pulls away in second half to topple East boys
Ashland Paul Blazer out-scored host East Carter 36-21 in the second half to pick up a 72-48 victory last Tuesday in boys’ basketball action in Grayson. The win marked the first time that the Tomcats have won two straight against the Raiders since the early part of 2007.
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Comets fall to Heath in All "A" State
After defeating Webster County in the first round of the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic, the West Carter Comets were defeated in its second-round game against Heath, falling 48-42.
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Comets defeat Webster in All "A" State first round
The West Carter Comets defeated Webster County in the first round of the All "A" State Tournament, 61-51.
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Comets crowned All “A” Region Champs
The West Carter Comets played at Fairview gymnasium last Thursday night with Frankfort in its sights. West’s boys had no problem taking care of Fairview in the finals of the All “A” Classic Region final, winning with ease, 57-43.
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East girls rule West in round two
Two weeks after West Carter pulled an upset over East Carter in round one of the cross county rivalry, the Lady Raiders came out seeking revenge. East not only pulled out a victory over the Lady Comets, but they did so in dominating fashion, winning in Grayson Saturday night, 63-41.
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MTXE halftime hoops
During Saturday night’s East vs. West girls matchup, youngsters from both sides of the county had the chance to get in on some basketball action.
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