Wildcats Win, Lady Cats Lose VS. Ohio County

Lady Eagles 87 Lady Cats 84
The Lady Cats got things started last night in Brownsville as ECHS hosted Ohio County in a girl/boy doubleheader. It was a high scoring affair as 4 different Lady Cats scored double figures. It was pretty much an even match as ECHS faced a 5 point deficit at halftime, 47-42. The Lady Cats were laying it all on the court as they cut Ohio County's lead to 66-65 after the third, but couldn't overcome the awesome three point shooting of the Lady Eagles in the 4th as they lost, 87-84.

Multiple Lady Cats put up solid numbers as Caitlin Simon led the way with 33 points and 10 rebounds. She also went 6-6 from the free throw line. Brandi Lindsey and Peyton Martin also impressed as Lindsey scored 11 points with 10 assists, and Martin added 12 points with 9 rebounds and 6 steals. Jhonna Basil helped the cause while adding 10 points of her own. Other Lady Cats contributing were Madelyne Taylor with 8 points and 9 assists, Rachael Duncan and Maddie Cline each scored 3 as Tori Browning and Katlin Collins each scored 2.  It was a very solid performance from the Lady Cats, they simply fell a bit short. 

Wildcats 79, Eagles 65

At the boys game, EC fans saw the Cats take control in the second half as they defeated the Eagles 79-65. ECHS started off in the hole again, a problem that they've experienced many times this season, as the Eagles jumped out to a 19-13 lead. The Cats pulled to within three at halftime with the score 32-29. The momentum shifted back to EC in the third as the boys outscored Ohio County 26-18, putting the Cats on top, 55-50. A slam dunk by Chase Turley, a quick steal, and another Turley basket caused the fans to erupt and the Cats never looked back. 

Offensively, the Wildcats were led by Dakota Woodcock with 20 points and 5 assists. He also shot 92% from the free throw line, going 11-12. Hunter Buttram had a fantastic game himself, scoring 18 and grabbing 13 rebounds, while going 3-6 from three point land. Chase Turley added 15 points and 8 rebounds to the win. Cuban Sowders contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Cole Bedwell impressed with 10 points, 8 rebounds, going 4-4 from the free throw line. 

The Wildcats will host Fredrick Fraize (Cloverport) tonight at ECHS in a JV/V game. Tipoff is scheduled for 6pm. The last regular season home game is scheduled for Friday, Feb 20th against Greenwood. The Wildcats will host the 12th district tournament the following week. 

Darren Doyle, story
Granville Meredith, contributor