Kentucky High School Basketball - St. Joseph Central nipped by Johnson Central
February 2, 2009: Paintsville, KY 41240 The Johnson Central Golden Eagles tipped the visiting St. Joseph Central Irish basketball team by a final score of 68-62 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Golden Eagles face the Magoffin County Hornets (Salyersville, KY) in a District 57 game, on Friday, February 6. Johnson Central will attempt to move on its 14-2 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 12-7 record after their 66-65 league loss to Lawrence County (Louisa, KY).
With the defeat, St. Joseph Central moves to 11-5 on the year. The Irish travel to East Carter (Grayson, KY) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Thursday, February 5. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 14-4. East Carter won 72-41 in their recent non-league game against Rose Hill Christian (Ashland, KY)