2019SCMCB

Scott County vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 8, 2019

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-1 Sr. Glenn Covington, 6-2 Sr. Bryce Long, 5-9 Sr. Cam Fluker, and 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart.  (6-7 Sr. All-State Michael Moreno is still out with an injury).  Madison Central coach  Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 So. Kole Browne, 6-1 So. Braeden Ray, 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Deion Cox, and 5-10 Sr. Quae. Charlton.

Scott County defeated Madison Central 73-70 in another classis game featuring two legendary coaches and programs with rich traditions.  Madison Central led 49-32 mid way through the third quarter but Scott County led by a great fourth quarter performance by Glenn Covington and missed free throws (only 11 of 21 made free throws) in the final quarter led to the victory.  Covington scored the last nine points of the game for the Cardinals to offset a superhuman performance by Madison Central star Isaiah Cozart who tallied 33 points, 23 rebounds, and seven blocked shots.

Scott County shot 39.1% from the field including four of 23 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 21 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 50% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 22 of 32 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Scott County turnovers.

Glenn Covington led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets and six of six free throws.  Bryce Long added 16 points.  Lorenzo Williams recorded 13 points including seven of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and four steals.  Diablo Stewart also scored 13 points and four rebounds.

Isaiah Cozart led Madison Central with 33 points, 23 rebounds, and seven blocked shots.  Cozart was 10 of 14 from the field and 13 of 17 from the free throw line.  Quae. Charlton added 18 points including six of seven free throws and five rebounds.

Scott County,13,11,22,27,73

Madison central,18,16,21,15,70

Scott County (73) -  Williams 13, Covington 18, Long 16, Fluker 2, Stewart 13, Hamilton 9, Harris 2.

Madison central (70) – Browne 7, Ray 7, Cozart 33, Cox 5, Charlton 18.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.