The Simon Kenton Pioneers pushed their score all the way to 55 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 66-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of Walton-Verona. While losing is never fun, Simon Kenton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 136th, while Walton-Verona is ranked 42nd).
When it comes to explaining why Simon Kenton lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jay Bilton. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points. Brayden Polly was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.
Simon Kenton bumped their record down to 5-11 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Walton-Verona, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simon Kenton will take on Williamstown at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Williamstown knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six matches -- so hopefully Simon Kenton likes a good challenge. As for Walton-Verona, they will play host again and welcome Covington Catholic, where tip off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
