The Conner Cougars hosted SK tonight and when the clock struck triple zeros the Pioneers were on the short end, losing 60-42.
SK led early 4-2 after two DJ Rabe buckets but the lead would be short lived, SK trailed by three after the first quarter 15-12. The combo of Rabe and Doss in the paint along with sophomore Nick Ayers paced the Pioneers in the first half combining for twenty-one of the Neers' twenty-two first half points. At the half, Conner had stretched the lead to 28-22. Most of the first half was played without the services of senior, Nick Gray, as he hit the bench early with two fouls. At one point in the third quarter Conner had an eight point lead for what seemed to be five or six possessions and SK just couldn't seem to make a run while the Cougars struggled. Conner proceeded to nail a three at the end of the third to take an eleven point lead, 42-31, then opened the fourth with a massive dunk from 6'7" Tyler Hodges to push the lead to thirteen essentially putting the nail in the SK coffin. Sophomore Nick Ayers stood out tonight, pacing the Neers with 14 points, many of those on aggressive drives to the hoop. Rabe finished with ten while Jr Doss totaled eight.
Simon opens district play this Friday against the Braves of Grant County, at home in the friendly confines of "The Joe". SK should have the services of Jr guard Cody Chambers which should be a huge addition.
Simon Kenton...12...10...09...11...42
Conner.........15...13...14...18...60
Unofficial Scoring
Ayers 14
Rabe 10
Doss 8
Gray 5
Mullen 3
Barnes 2
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