What a Night at the JOE!

First of all, if you didn’t get there early, you didn’t get a seat. The night of festivities started off with recognition of SK Seniors Josh Elbert, Mike Hester, Eric Hopkins, Allen Clark and Josh Hurd. Hurd was also presented with his 1,000 point club ball before tip-off. During half-time, new inductees into the SK Athletic Hall of Fame were recognized. The Pioneer alumni honored included Sean Doughtery, Dave Medley, Jeff Krohman and Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wagner. (The Wagners, along with the Cooks, comprise the best high school fans in the Commonwealth.) The “Voice of the Pioneers”, Mr. Tim Moore, was also honored at half-time for his 25 years of very able announcing of the Pride of Kenton County.

Oh yeah, there was a game. SK wins the game over Scott going away by a final of 65-46. Simply put, SK was too strong inside with the offense of Hurd and the double digit rebounding of Charge Kohrs. Hurd posts 27 points on the night as a result of 13 of 16 shooting (an amazing 81.25% if you are wondering) and Kohrs claimed 12 boards. For the game, SK dominated the boards by an impressive margin of 37-16. The Pioneers handled the Scott press much better than they did in the early season match-up.

SK came out with the energy you would expect on senior night. Hester opened the game with a long range bomb as the Pioneer reeled off several baskets before Scott was able to get on the board. The Pioneers jumped out to a 19-11 first quarter lead. SK led 29-18 before Scott hit a buzzer three to cut the lead at half to 29-21.

The Pioneers stretched the lead at the end by a score of 43-30 on the strength of Hurd inside and Hester outside as the senior converted back to back threes during the quarter. The Pioneers were able to take the lead out to 20 in the fourth and allowed Coach Steiner to give the seniors one last curtain call at home.

Other notable performances included Elbert with 12 points, 5 boards and 4 assists. Zach Layne did not miss a shot on the night as the junior hit 3 for 3 from the field and 2 for 2 from the line for 9 points. Ponzer came in off the bench and gave some good minutes, especially on the defensive end by breaking up several Scott fast breaks.

SK next takes on Cov Cath on February 20th in Park Hills.

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Pictures from Tonight!

Hester taking the ball to the bucket.


Hurd getting the ball this free in the paint spelled trouble for the Eagles.


Student section going crazy for free t-shirts.


Hester with the long range bomb.


Hall of Fame Inductees.


The Voice of SK...thanks for 25 years.


Mrs. Wagner got conked on the head with the ball after the SK turnover.


Scott had a hard time stopping Elbert from driving in the first half. (The ball looks flat?)


Huddle up.


Coach Steiner looking CCC before the game.


Senior Eric Hopkins.


Charge gets the offensive rebound and gets the and-one 3 point play. Nice game Kohrs.


Hey Zach, shoot it more!


Senior Allen Clark