Bell County too much for Redhounds in 85-56 loss

PINEVILLE — Bell County ran its win streak to 10 games while handing Corbin an 85-56 loss on Monday. The Bobcats entered the game as the 13th Region’s top ranked team, and showed why against the Redhounds, building a 20-15 lead in the first quarter, and never looking back. Bell County (22-4) led 40-26 at halftime, and 60-41 entering the fourth quarter.

Blake Burnett led the way with 28 points for the Bobcats while hitting 11-of-14 shot attempts. Ethan Buell was 10-of-15 from the floor while scoring 23 points, and Cameron Hall added 22 points, hitting 7-of-9 shot attempts, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range. Bell County shot 66 percent from the floor, hitting 33-of-50 shot attempts while going 10-of-18 from 3-point range.



“Tonight was another great win against a quality team,” Bell County coach Brad Sizemore said. “I’m so proud of our guys. They continue to show up and play inspired basketball.

I thought we did a really good job rebounding in matching Corbin‘s physicality. It was another good win at home and hopefully we can continue to use this momentum moving forward to the next game.” Ryder Akins led Corbin (15-9) with 23 points while Evan Ellis finished with 13 points.

“Bell County looked the part tonight,” Corbin coach Tony Pietrowski said. “They shot it extremely well and held us in check offensively. Brad is an excellent coach and I can see why they have won so many games.

“I believe in my guys and expect us to stay the course,” he added. “We have a stretch of important practices coming up and anticipate them to respond in the correct fashion.”.