SK comes out on top 55-50 and will play tomorrow night at 7:00 at the Ashland Invitational Tourney. Fairview led with just over two minutes to go but couldn't hold the lead. SK will play Campbell County in tomorrow's game.
Here's an article I found on the Ashland Daily Independent:
Being from northeastern Kentucky, Trent Steiner has a good appreciation of the Ashland Invitational Tournament.
That’s why Simon Kenton’s head coach, who is from Louisa, savored a 55-50 victory over Fairview a little more on Saturday afternoon.
Steiner said as he grows older, family becomes increasingly important.
“Being from Louisa and knowing the tradition, it makes it special,” he said. “It’s nice to get to see my family. Nobody is getting any younger. That’s the hardest thing about being three hours away.”
Steiner, who graduated from Lawrence County in 1990, was an assistant coach at his alma mater from 1994-98 and the head coach for the 2000-01 season. He took over at Simon Kenton in 2002 and has been there ever since.
He was an assistant coach at Simon Kenton in 1998-99 when the Pioneers captured the AIT title, so he’s got a little tradition himself.
“Coach (Jeff) Davis and I both being from here, it was kind of a family deal tonight,” Steiner said. “His dad (Jerry Davis) was on the other (Fairview) bench and my dad (Clyde) was in the stands. It was great.”
Jeff Davis said he wouldn’t gloat over the victory either. “No way,” said the Pioneers’ assistant. “I’m happy to get the win and be home.”
Simon Kenton plays conference rival Campbell County, which defeated East Carter 52-48, in tonight’s first semifinal at 7
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