Kentucky High School Basketball - Simon Kenton nips Walton-Verona
January 4, 2019: Independence, KY 41051 Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Walton-Verona Bearcats (Walton, KY), 60-57 in a league bout.
With the victory, Simon Kenton upgrades its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) to play the Bluebirds in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 5. The Bluebirds come into the bout with a record of 7-2. Highlands lost 57-49 in their recent non-league bout against Lexington (Lexington, SC)
Next up, the Bearcats play the North Daviess Cougars (Elnora, IN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 5. Walton-Verona will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 10-1 record after their 61-40 league win over Clay City (Clay City, IN).