GAME OF THE WEEK: GRC boys basketball vs. Montgomery County
Published 3:08 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2020
- The George Rogers Clark bench gets excited late in the game in the earlier matchup this season with Montgomery County. (Photo by Roman West)
George Rogers Clark’s boys basketball team hosts Montgomery County Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in their second matchup of the season.
GRC won the first meeting this season 59-52 two weeks ago at Montgomery County, pushing their streak to eight straight wins over the Indians. A win on Friday would put GRC one game away from tying
Clark County holds the lead in the all-time series over their rival, winning 95 of the 140 games between the schools. The 140 games against Montgomery County is the most of any Clark County opponent. (h/t Mike Rogers)
A win against the Indians would put GRC at 5-0 in district play, guaranteeing at least a share of the regular-season district title.
Jerone Morton was the star of the night in the earlier matchup, scoring a game-high 23 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help give GRC the win.
Rickey Lovette was Montgomery County’s best player earlier this year, picking up a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double against the Cardinals.
Since they met Jan. 17, both teams have gone 3-0 with one overtime win. GRC has picked up wins against Breathitt County, Bourbon County and Scott while Montgomery County beat Madison Southern, Bath County and Franklin County.