Dixie 64 Covington Holy Cross 59

Final from Latonia.

Holy Cross led 30-20 with about 2 1/2 minutes left in the 2nd quarter then Dixie went on a 8-0 run to end the half only down 30-28. Holy Cross would go back out to an 8-point lead in the 3rd quarter before Dixie battled back again and would eventually take a lead midway through the 4th quarter. The Indians would have a few chances down 3 late to tie but were unable to convert then had to foul.

Indians were led by Junior Brady Gabbard with a game-high 23 points. Senior William McElheney had 16 points and Sophomore Max Hunt with a solid game off the bench with 11 points. The Colonels were led by Senior Griffen Derry (really nice player) with 18 points. Junior Max Rubemeyer and Sophomore Hunter Seng added 14 each.

* Holy Cross played without two starters - Juniors Nate Rominger (13 pts/9 rebs) and Luke Arlinghaus (13 pts) who played the first 4 minutes of the game then did return.

Holy Cross will play host to Highlands tonight at the Finn Activity Center at 7:30 pm.

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