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It is spelled Niece.

Kelly had a huge day today. First he was named 8th region POY which makes him a Mr Kentucky candidate. Then he goes out and scores 47. This breaks a 40 year single game record of 45 set by Dave Dixon in the SK Sweet Sixteen Championship year in 1981 while at SK. To top off the day the 47 now puts Kelly in the top ppg scoring average surpassing Reed Shepard. Now it’s time to make this a post season to remember.

38 points for Niece in his last game at “The Joe”.

Crazy ending to this one. Kelly Niece misses two free throws in a row early in the game (shoots 87%) but at the end of the game he has two attempts with 1.5 seconds on the clock and the game tied. He makes the first with ice running through his veins. Then he tries to miss the second on purpose to run the clock. Well of course that one went in as well. Go Figure! Neers win 87-85. Kelly Niece had 42 points. 17/23 FG, 3/5 3PT, 5/7 FT, 7 Reb.

Kelly Niece (SK) not only had 38 against the rival foe of WV for the district seeding. Take a look at this stat line. Was 14-16 from the field including 5 3s and 5 for 5 from the line. Missed 2 shots and scored 38. Pretty efficient. That is firing on all cylinders. BTW, thanks for the fantastic and detailed weekly reviews.

Niece had 26 in a losing effort. I would venture to guess that SK had as many turnovers as Niece had points. Very sloppy passing by the Pioneers. Credit not unnoticed to CC for their excellent passing lane denial.

Niece ended with 33 to lead all scorers. Per digital scout.

Great game start to finish. Grant was down 2 with 14 seconds left with the ball and a chance to tie or win it. Defensive pressure by SK allowed Niece to get a steal and then a open lane to the basket on the other end. Looked like a "and 1" opportunity but the foul was called on the floor. Niece goes to the line with 8 seconds remaining to shoot two. That gym was likely never as loud as it was with him at the line. "The Bucket" Niece drained both to put the game out of reach for Grant. Awesome atmosphere and the reason we all love basketball in KY.

I believe the 32nd District is the 24th and 25th. Grant tonight and Simon/WV Tuesday night.

Davis only had 8 3s last night vs Holmes. He should be on the 4th team all region.

That holds no water at all. South and North each played one more in region game and they received two players. Not diminishing those two players but numbers of games played does not warrant consideration. The top teams that played more in region games played many against smaller schools that SK and others do not want to schedule. Should SK schedule Eminence, Owen, Henry, Carroll and others? Heck add one more player, you already have 16. I'm not sure what makes that number the total to be used.

Absolute robbery that Davis of Simon Kenton was overlooked. Senior with the best 3pt percentage in the state, not the region. Multiple players of other teams made list and their team is ranked lower. Someone please justify.

This was never really a close game. Woodford big guy got 2nd foul early and they could not handle the onslaught of 3s from SK.

Congrats to KN. Kid is a Bucket!

Congrats SK. Just like the warm up T-shirts’ say.

Wow! It has to be a first. Congrats to the Cougars.

Simon Kenton got 13 points out of Kelly Niece on very limited playing time. He sat the whole second half excluding the first 45 seconds. Plus he only played about 12 minutes in the first half. Trying to not over use that knee. You keep him in the entire game say at year end this result could be different. Keep in mind SK dropped a close game with Madisonville NH on Saturday and Niece never touched the floor. This team will be tested and ready by tourney time.

Simon Kenton defeated Bardstown today in the Lexington Catholic tournament. Collins defeated Beechwood. Thereby setting up a matchup of SK and Collins tomorrow at 330.

All wins are good wins. However, this was a sloppy game from start to finish.

Anybody able to send updates on this one? Is Prepspin going to carry the game? Should be a great game.

Not going to play back to back games. Possibly to rest it up.

26-15 WV half.

He has been out ill from school last two days.

Looks like the Camels are too much for the Pioneers.

Anybody there for some updates?