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sportcat
12-22-2009, 06:38 AM
Highland(3-6) was a step ahead in an end to end non-conference boys' match at Knox County. Dallas Job had a career night, pouring in a game high 29 points leading the Cougars to an 80-69 victory. Highland took the ball at the Eagles (5-3) early and often. Knox County scored the first five points of the game. Highland countered with a 12-2 run.

The Eagles never gave up, battling back from a 13 point deficit and tied the game at 46 with 4:03 to play in the third quarter. Every time Knox County made a run, Highland responded. Lindsey McDowell was impressive, scoring 14 Highland points. Adam Morrall was in double figures with 11 points.

Highland sank 36 field goals to 18 for the home standing Eagles. Justin Reeves had a 20 point, 13 rebound night despite the rugged Highland front line. Lance McMahon continued his fine play, scoring 17 Knox County points with 13 boards. Keenan Gillaspy scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter.

Highland evened their girls' record at 4-4 with a 43-32 victory over the Lady Eagles. The Lady Cougars played good half court defense, inducing Knox County into passing the ball around looking for an opening. The result was 23 Knox County turnovers and 15 Highland steals.

Knox County shot 23% overall. Highland freshman Ashton Luttrull scored a game high 21 points with nine steals. Luttrull dominated the game during a decisive 8-0 Highland run opening the second half. Julie Schulz was next in line with nine Lady Cougar points.

Lorrie Peters led Knox County (5-3) with eight points. Myra Parrish and Becca Mallett added six each. Peters and Parrish pulled down seven rebounds each.

PhotoGuy
12-22-2009, 02:24 PM
Whoever set up Knox County's schedule should be reprimanded.

This was the fifth game in six days for both of these squads, and the kids were dragging their tails all night. Worse, the girls have ANOTHER game tonight which will make 6 games in 7 days.

I have seen Ashton Luttrull play against Knox and against Pittsfield, and she has IMPRESSED me in those two games. Great poise, aggressive play, accurate shooting and a motor that won't quit. By the time she graduates, she will be the best player in NEMO. Take that to the bank right now.

The Highland boys I hadn't seen yet this year, they have some talent but play WAY out of control. With all due respect, they need to stop hacking people and then complaining when they get called for it. Last night, the refs were letting the teams play, but only to a point. I was under the basket shooting pictures, and time and again a foul was called, the Highland kid turned with an amazed face at the official, the crowd screamed bloody murder for "another bad call", yet I look down at my shot and there it is, plain as day. That makes great theater, but really it doesn't help you win ball games.

PhotoGuy
12-22-2009, 02:47 PM
Here's the "non-click" version of Sportcat's photos:

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PhotoGuy
12-22-2009, 02:48 PM
And one more non-click version of Sportcat's photos.

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