Kentucky High School Basketball - Simon Kenton nips Notre Dame Academy
January 6, 2023: Independence, KY 41051 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY) and the visiting Notre Dame Academy Pandas (Park Hills, KY), saw Simon Kenton's basketball squad hold off Notre Dame Academy by a tally of 49-46.
With the victory, Simon Kenton improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Grant County (Dry Ridge, KY) to play the Braves in a District 32 challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Grant County lost 58-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Pendleton County (Falmouth, KY)
Next up, the Pandas play the DuPont Manual Crimsons (Louisville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Notre Dame Academy will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Crimsons come into the challenge with a 12-1 record after their 70-41 non-league win over Butler (Louisville, KY).