Wildcats Defeat Butler County

Austin Sowders helped lead ECHS to victory over Butler County Friday night with 13 points as they won 64-54. The Wildcats went into the locker room leading 33-29 at halftime with the help of a 10-0 run, the eventual difference in the game. 

Chase Turley prepares to pass while in the corner. (K. Meredith)

Iszic Blankenship attempts to block a Butler County shooter. (K. Meredith)

In addition to Sowder's offense with 13 points, he also grabbed 7 rebounds. ECHS also saw double figures from two other players, Dakota Woodcock with 11 points, and Hunter Buttram nailed four three-pointers, also scoring 13 points. Additional help was provided by Chase Turley (8 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal), Trevor Norris (6 points, 1 rebound), Bailey Board (4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal), Iszic Blankenship (4 points, 3 rebounds), Daniel Caudill (3 points, 1 rebound) and Devin Elmore (2 points, 3 rebounds).

The boys are back in action tonight as they they travel to Caverna for a 6pm match up against the Colonels.

Left: Hunter Buttram pulls down a rebound while Bailey Board (15) & Iszic Blankenship (10), get into the action. Caleb Skaggs, (left) looks on.

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Above: Bailey Board (15) shoots against a Butler County defender during Friday night's win. Board added 4 points during the game. (K. Meredith)


Edmonson Voice Staff,
Kathy Meredith, Photos