Feb. 17 high school hoop action

Bobby Brockman

Caleb Wigginton and Lucas Bradshaw try to stop John Hardin's Daveon Greene in Taylor County's regular-season finale.

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Bobby Brockman

Brittany Vaught had 15 points in the Lady Eagles' regular-season finale.

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Bulldogs close out regular-season play with 64-57 triumph at Taylor County
A five-point possession in the second quarter opened up a close game and spearheaded John Hardin past Taylor County 64-57 on Friday night.
Brandon Price’s lay-up and a foul after the basket set up Jeremy Harness’ only basket, a three-pointer, as the visiting Bulldogs eventually stretched a one-point lead to 10 just before half-time.
In the fourth frame, the Cardinals cut the lead to four on three occasions and three on another only to see Price, a junior All-Fifth Region guard, push John Hardin’s advantage back to six or five and finish with a game-high 28 points.
Caleb Wigginton scored on a hoop and two free throws on assists from Trae Wells and then nailed a three-pointer to put Taylor County within 51-48 with 5:17 left.
However, the Bulldogs hit nine of 10 free throws in the fourth quarter to win their 17 games in 25 outings.
Wigginton and Wells led the Cards (15-12) with 23 and 19 points, respectively.

Eagles drop regular-season, home finale 49-41 to Nelson County
Campbellsville did not overcome a 19-6 second-quarter deficit and lost to visiting Nelson County (7-19) 49-41 on Friday.
Freshman Damontez Smith, who played all 32 minutes for the Eagles, had 11 points and six rebounds while seniors Trey Henry had nine rebounds and Donnell Smith six points and five rebounds. Eighth-graders A.J. Vaught and Austin Hash contributed eight points and six rebounds, respectively, for CHS (1-27).

Lady Eagles lose at home to LaRue County 67-32
LaRue County (17-10) broke away from a 30-17 half-time lead with a 25-7 third period to roll over the home-standing Campbellsville Lady Eagles 67-32 on Thursday night.
Three-time All-Fifth Region player, sophomore Ivy Brown paced the Lady Hawks with 18 points while fellow 10th grader Allison Evans had 13 and freshman Alexis Brewer 12. Junior Brittany Vaught led CHS (10-20) with 15.