The Pikeville Panthers advanced to the second round of the Pikeville Invitational Tournament on Wednesday by defeating the Perry County Central Commodores, 74-70, in Pikeville.
The Panthers (4-2) got out to a hot start, outscoring the the Commodores (6-5), 23-14, in the first quarter. Pikeville extended the lead to 40-26 at the half. The Panthers led 61-43 after three periods. A furious Commodore rally came up short as Perry County Central outscored Pikeville, 27-13, over the final quarter.
Rylee Samons paced the Panthers with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Charlie Fitzer added 23 points and 13 rebounds. Heath Jarrell followed with 15 points and 7 assists. Josh Hughes had 8 points and 7 assists. Eli Johnson chipped in 2 points.
Perry County Central was led by Rydge Beverly’s 22 points. Trayten Woods added 18 for the Commodores.
Pikeville plays in the finals of the Pikeville Invitational Tournament on Thursday.
Photo Courtesy of McKenzie Taylor
