The Boone County Rebels had high hopes entering the season with a senior-laden squad.
The experience has paid off so far as host Boone County handled Highlands, 82-60. That marked Boone County’s first win over Highlands since a 67-50 win on Dec. 1, 2017.
“We’ve got some guys that have stepped up and been leaders,” said Nathan Browning, Boone County head coach. “They’re working hard in practice and making sure other guys are working hard in practice. The maturity is showing with them. I think they realize this is it for them so they’re doing everything they can to have as much success as we can.”
Boone County (2-0) put four players in double figures. Mason Hall led the way with 26 points and Maddox Jones followed with 15. Elijah Bodkin scored 14 and Hunter Moore added 11.
“Things are clicking well now. We’re not just buying into the offensive side,” Jones said. “We’re also buying into the defensive side because defense is what wins games. We did our no middle defense forcing them to drive baseline and make tougher passes that led to a lot of turnovers. Our help did the work.”
Highlands (1-1) put two players in double figures. Nathan Vinson led the way with 23 points and Brayden Moeves scored 11.
Highlands plays host to the Cincinnati (Ohio) Trailblazers Home School team on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Boone County travels to Tates Creek on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Bishop Brossart 76, Calvary Christian 59
The Mustangs crossed the Licking River for an early season 37th District seed play matchup and left with the win.
Junior guard Parker Mulberry led the Mustangs (2-0) with 34 points. Brady Boruske and Alex Combs followed with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Calvary Christian (1-1) put two players in double figures. Peyton Morris led the way scoring 18 points and Race Zachary added 11.
Bishop Brossart (2-0) plays at Holy Cross on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Great Crossing 66, Covington Catholic 51
The Colonels hit the road for the first time this year and came back with a loss.
CovCath (2-1) put three players in double figures. Brady Hussey led the way scoring 15 points. Athens McGillis added 12 with Caden Miller recording a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.
CovCath plays host to St. Henry on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Other Boys Basketball Scores
Newport Central Catholic 84, Dayton 64
Trimble County 80, Ludlow 75 (OT)
Girls Basketball
Dixie Heights 61, Grant County 58
The Colonels pulled out a tight one on the road.
Dixie Heights (2-0) put three players in double figures, making 10 three-pointers. Bella Crawford led the way with 18 points, making four 3-pointers and Abby Thelen scored 17. Catherine Buddenburg followed with 16 points.
Dixie Heights plays host to Mercy on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Other Girls Basketball Scores
Harrison County 48, Dayton 32
South Dearborn (Indiana) 49, Ludlow 43