St. Patrick Saints Fall to Augusta in 39th District Tournament
By Victor McKay
Brooksville, KY – It’s been said the third time is a charm. That wasn’t the case for the St. Patrick Saints as they fell to rival Augusta 80-57 in the opening round of the 39th district tournament Monday night at Bracken County High School.
The younger Saints came out hot in the first quarter, but Augusta used their size to their advantage on the inside and led after one 23-15. The Panthers extended their lead 38-24 at the half and cruised to a 23-point victory and their third consecutive win this season.
The young Saints squad ended the season with a record of 5-26 and are expected to return all their players next year. Jaylen Rigdon led St. Patrick in scoring with 17 while Chase Walton added 15. Freshman L.J. Conner contributed 12 points in the losing effort.
Augusta (13-17) was led in scoring by Kason Henson with 28 points. Cameron White scored 10 first quarter points and finished with 17. Senior Preston Philpot also hit double figures with 12 points on the night.
The Panthers will not wait for the winner between Mason County and Bracken County in the championship game Thursday night. Tip off scheduled for 8:15 p.m.
Scoring
Augusta – 23 – 15 – 22 – 20 – 80
St. Patrick – 15 – 09 – 21 – 12 – 57
St. Patrick – Rigdon 17, Walton 15, Conner 12, Bandolin 9, Briseno 4
Augusta – K. Hinson 28, C. White 17, S. Appleman 8, P. Philpot 12, C. Snapp 6, C. McClanahan 3, C Archibald 6