Staff Report

 

ASHLAND, Ky. — The Coal Grove Hornets placed three players in double figures en route to a 69-46 win over the Rose Hill Christian Royals on Tuesday.

Bryan Steele scored as career-high 22 points to lead the Hornets (7-2). Alex Bare had 16 points and Conor Markins added 12.

Andrew Wilhoit scored 23 and Troy Stafford 18 for the Royals (0-11).

Coal Grove took a 12-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and stretched the margin to 31-19 at the half.

The Hornets outscored the Royals 17-10 in the third quarter and the lead was 48-29.

Coal Grove hosts River Valley on Friday.

Coal Grove 12 19 17 21 = 69

Rose Hill 8 11 10 17 = 46

COAL GROVE (7-2): Alex Bare 16, Jacob Pauley 7, Colten Bryant 2, Sean Paulus 2, Conor Markins 12, Bryan Steele 22, Kyle Estep 6, Cameron Rowe 2. FT: 4-10.

ROSE HLL CHRISTIAN (0-12): Andrew Wilhoit 23, Zack Wilson 2, Troy Stafford 18, Chris Dudley 1, Travis Dudding 2. FT: 7-12.