Pioneers
| 02/07/25 @ Mason County | 53 |
| 02/13/25 vs Boone County | 49 |
| 01/14/25 @ Williamstown | 40 |
| 02/25/25 vs Williamstown | 39 |
| 12/23/24 vs Holy Cross | 38 |
Simon Kenton came tearing into Friday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32.2 points), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Walton-Verona Bearcats 58-36. The Pioneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 games by 20 points or more this season.
Simon Kenton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jay Bilton led the charge by as he made all 6 shots he took for 15 points. Bilton is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Braydon Polly, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.
Simon Kenton was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 24-1 when they've passed the ball that well.
Simon Kenton's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.4 points over those games. As for Walton-Verona, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-12.
Simon Kenton will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South Oldham at 6:30 p.m. on March 11th. South Oldham knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully Simon Kenton likes a good challenge. Walton-Verona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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