Waggener 80 Ballard 74

Final per the scoreboard.

Is this the first time ever the Wildcats have beaten Ballard?

Is this the first time ever the Wildcats have beaten Ballard?

Yes, it is. Series now stands at 70-1.

Yes, it is. Series now stands at 70-1.

Wow!

Yes, it is. Series now stands at 70-1.

Double WOW.

Exciting game throughout. Ballard led 17-15 after first quarter, but a strong second half by Waggener resulted in Waggener leading 41-32 at halftime. Ballard made up ground early in the third quarter and it was close thereafter. The game was tied 70-70 with a couple minutes left before Waggener outscored Ballard 10-4 the rest of the way to win by 6. Congratulations to Coach O'Neill and the Wildcats on a huge victory.

The schools are less than 5 miles from each other in Louisville. Ballard obviously has been superior in basketball since it opened in the 1970's. Brian O'Neill does a great job with Waggener.

Had pleasure to meet Coach O’Neill several years ago! Great guy!

Congrats to Coach O'Neill and the Wildcats!

Anyone have a box score? I've got a couple former students playing for Waggener.

Congrats Coach O'Neill and congrats to the Waggener Wildcats!

Exciting times for sure.

Not a total box score, but leading scorers:

Waggener -

J. J. Kalakon 28

Nick Brewer 13

Jocobi Hendricks 12

Kevion Hudson 11

Ballard:

Lewis Richards 19

Walter Johnson 17

Not a total box score, but leading scorers:

 

Waggener -

 

J. J. Kalakon 28

Nick Brewer 13

Jocobi Hendricks 12

Kevion Hudson 11

 

Ballard:

 

Lewis Richards 19

Walter Johnson 17

Smallhoops.....Kalakon is supposed to be a good player. What is the lowdown on him......size, year, position, strengths, possible college player, etc.?

Thanks.

Not a total box score, but leading scorers:

 

Waggener -

 

J. J. Kalakon 28

Nick Brewer 13

Jocobi Hendricks 12

Kevion Hudson 11

 

Ballard:

 

Lewis Richards 19

Walter Johnson 17

Thanks.

Great to see JJ and Kevion doing well. Great kids.

Smallhoops.....Kalakon is supposed to be a good player. What is the lowdown on him......size, year, position, strengths, possible college player, etc.?

Thanks.

He is a senior. Listed as 6'4", although he might not be quite that tall. Slender. At various times, he plays anywhere on the floor, although I think he fits best as a 2 guard. Very athletic, has a quick first step and can jump out of the gym. Has worked on his outside shooting, and through the first 4 games this year is shooting 44% from 3-point range. One of the things I like most about him is that he plays within Waggener's balanced offensive approach and is a true team player. For example, in Waggener's opening game against Central, he only took 4 shots from the field and scored 5 points. His numbers could be a lot higher if he was interested in pumping up his numbers, but he does not appear to be so interested. I understand that he has some Division I offers (Morehead among them). He seems like a good kid who will continue to get better as a basketball player.

Thanks.

 

Great to see JJ and Kevion doing well. Great kids.

They seem to be. I really enjoy watching Waggener play.