Bluegrass United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a hard 56-40 fall against the Christian Educational Consortium Cougars. The Bluehawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cougars earlier this season, when they won 51-48.
Bluegrass United's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Everett Pieratt, who went 6 for 13 to rack up 17 points and five rebounds, and Elliot Higginbotham, who posted six points and nine boards. Pieratt is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last three games he's played.
Bluehawks
| 02/07/25 @ Christian Educational Consortium | 40-56 |
| 02/04/25 @ Madison Southern | 64-79 |
| 02/01/25 @ Cincinnati Trailblazers HomeSchool | 44-54 |
| 01/31/25 @ Bath County | 55-77 |
| 01/30/25 @ Model | 47-66 |
Even though they lost, Bluegrass United smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matches.
Christian Educational Consortium had a senior duo take command as Deven Moore went 7 of 15 on his way to 18 points and Hunter Fleming dropped a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds. What's more, Moore also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Kaden Kendall also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
Bluegrass United's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Christian Educational Consortium, their record now sits at 13-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing LKY the next time they take the court. Bluegrass United will head out to face LKY at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Christian Educational Consortium will play them later in the day, at 4:30 p.m.
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