Tony McGuire | Hazard Herald
Perry Central’s Austin Pray takes the baseline against the Letcher Central defense.
Perry Central’s Dalton Cornett battles in the paint for two.
Perry Central’s Austin Hill makes a move on the defense.
Perry Central’s Austin Pray puts back an offensive rebound.
Perry Central’s Tyler Fugate looks to pass out of the trap after picking up a loose ball along the baseline.
Perry Central’s Braxton Beverly splits the defense for a shot in the lane.
Perry Central’s Austin Neace looks to start the offense with a pass along the baseline.
Perry Central’s Darryl Beatty goes in for an easy two after making the steal at midcourt.
Last Tuesday, the Perry County Central Commodores hosted the undefeated Letcher Central Cougars. The Commodores jumped out to a big lead early and had to hold off a strong rally by the Cougars to hold on for the win.
The Commodores were on fire in the first period and quickly posted a double-digit lead. Perry Central continued to stay hot throughout the frame, and ended with a 21-9 lead.
Perry Central quickly cooled off in the second period, while Letcher Central began to find their range. The Cougars made a strong comeback in the period, but the Commodores were able to limp into the locker room with the 31-26 advantage.
Both teams picked up their defensive efforts in the third period, with the offenses playing to a tie (13-all). The Commodores went into the final period with their five-point advantage still intact (44-39).
The even play continued into the fourth quarter, with Letcher Central making a strong rally late. The Cougars got to within a single basket late, but the Commodores managed to stave off the attack.
Perry Central went on to win the contest by the final count of 57-51.
Perry Central (57) Braxton Beverly 16 (3 assists and 1 rebound), Austin Pray 3 (1 assist and 6 rebounds), Dalton Cornett 23 (1 block and 11 rebounds), Darrly Beatty 10 (1 assist and 2 rebounds), Tyler Fugate 5 (4 assists and 2 rebounds), and Austin Neace (2 assists).
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