Wildcats Perfect 3-0 At Caveland Classic

ECHS cruised to their third win in a row yesterday as they crushed Hopkins County Central 83-50 in the final game of the 2014 Rafferty's/Double Dog's Caveland Classic. 

Hunter Buttram, led the Wildcats with 18 points. Edmonson County took a comfortable 44-24 lead into the locker room at halftime while blitzing Hopkins County Central with a 19-4 run.
Buttram also sank 4 three pointers. Four other players also ended up in double figures with Austin Sowders adding 14 points, Iszic Blankenship with 12 points, Chase Turley with 11 points and Daniel Caudill added 10. Adding to the Wildcats' effort was Caleb Skaggs (7 points, 1 rebound), Dakota Woodcock (4 points, 3 rebounds), Devin Elmore (3 points, 1 rebound, 1 block), Bailey Board (2 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block) and Trevor Norris (2 points, 2 rebounds).

The Cats will have one day of much needed rest, then be back in action Friday night at Butler County in a girl/boy double header beginning at 6pm. 

Athletic Director Kyle Pierce was well pleased with the three day event. He especially wanted to thank Scott Lindsey, Raffertys & Double Dogs restaurants for their tremendous help with the classic.

Athletic Director Kyle Pierce was well pleased with the three day event. He especially wanted to thank Scott Lindsey, Raffertys & Double Dogs restaurants for their tremendous help with the classic.

"Anytime you put on an event with so many schools and teams, it takes a lot of help," Pierce said. "From our administrators, our girls and boys basketball coaches, our assistant football coaches, our announcers, our clock and scoreboard operator, our faculty that helped at the gate, and a few good friends, so many helped to make sure everything went smoothly."  Pierce also said that preparations are already being made for the 2015 Classic. Other schools have been contacted and the event already has commitments.

Pierce also encourages fans to continue supporting the Wildcats and Lady Cats. "Make sure to come out and watch our girls and boys for the rest of the year. We still have many home games remaining on the schedule, many of which are girl/boy doubleheaders."

Darren Doyle
Edmonson Voice
Granville Meredith, Contributor