By: Bryce Combs

The Rebels entered their final region game of the regular season with an 11-9 record and had already clinched the No. 2 seed in the district tournament, earning a first-round bye. Even though their tournament spot was secured, they were still looking to finish the regular season strong.

Coming off a tough loss to DCA, the Rebels had three games left and were focused on making final adjustments before postseason play. However, they faced a strong Somerset team that came into the game on a hot streak, with recent wins over DCA, Pulaski, and Southwestern.

By halftime, the Briar Jumpers led 36-22. Somerset continued their strong performance in the second half, shooting 56 percent from the field. At the end of the third quarter, they were up 64-46 and maintained that lead through the final buzzer to win 64-46.

Junior Wheeler led the Rebels with 19 points on the night, while the team finished with 46 total points. Despite the loss, the Rebels will look to regroup and prepare for the district tournament as they shift their focus to postseason play.

By: Bryce Combs

On Tuesday February 10th, both the boys and girls basketball teams played in their last district game of the season. The girls were looking to end district play undefeated, and the boys were looking to shock the district. 

The Lady Rebels started on fire in the first quarter, with multiple threes giving them a 19-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Rebels press gave DCA a hard time getting the ball over halfcourt. The press also created a lot of turnovers.

The Rebels continued to show great effort and held DCA to only 10 points per quarter in the first half, having a lead of 32-20. The Rebels made some great adjustments in halftime as they scored 40 points in the second half and only allowed 23 points in the 2nd half 

The Rebels ended the district season undefeated and Coach Britt was really happy with the girls during the district season, saying, “We played much better in the second half we also played with detail.” he also said “we want to do something the school hasn't done in a while, and that is win a district championship since 2007 its been since 1997 since we won the region tournament”

The Rebels improve their regular season record to 20-3 and will play Pineville on Thursday, Feb 12

The boys team is sitting in 2nd place in the district and has a chance to clinch the bye today in the district tournament 

The boys started this game off very well, up 9-5 in the first quarter nocking down some big threes. The game became very competitive in the 2nd quarter, with the Rebels leading at the half, 21-20. DCA started to get a good lead up 28-34, at the end of the 3rd quarter. The rebels, down 12 points with 2:30 left, were looking to come back. The rebels are no strangers to comebacks, coming back down 14 with a couple of minutes to go against Danville and winning that game. The rebels cut it down to 5 with 2:00 minutes left, on a big three from junior Webb, and with 15 seconds left, Junior Weehler hits a big floater to tie the game. That wouldn't last for long as DCA would hit a buzzer beater 3 to win the ball game 48-45. Coach Todd was asked after the ball game what are you going to twll your team in the locker room? “The road doesn't get easier. We've got a tough schedule the rest of the season.” The Rebels fall to 11-9 on the season and end district play 4-4 and will get the bye in the district tournament.

The boys will play at Somerset on friday feb 13th 

By: Harper Webb

On Saturday, the 7th, the boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Lincoln County in a girls-boys doubleheader. Both Boyle's girls and boys teams beat the Lincoln County teams during the first meeting. Lincoln teams are out for blood to get the win this time. 

The Rebels came out hot to start and led by a big margin going into the first quarter. Lincoln was trying to find their way back in, but just couldn't find the chance to get back in. Boyle was led in scoring by Sophomore Addison Yates with 21 points, and behind her was Freshman Kynslee Leffew with 18 points. The Lady Rebels got a big win, 56-28. 

Now the Boys game was a lot tighter ballgame, with both teams trading buckets back and forth. The Rebels lead going into most of the thirds and going into the fourth quarter. Lincoln guards got going down at the end, hitting big-time threes to force the game to go into overtime. 

The first overtime was the same as the game back and forth; no one was able to catch a lead, which led to another OT. Sawyer Pittman decided that he had enough and hit a game-winner to end it and to have 24 points. Rebels go 2-0 against Lincoln for the season. 

By: Bryce Combs 

All eyes were on this doubleheader on Tuesday against Danville as the girls' team looked to stay undefeated in district play, and the boys looked to get revenge. 

In the girls' game, they had one of their key players, Senior Britt, returning from injury. The game started with the Lady Rebels going on a 17-6 run in the first quarter, and then went on to score 10 points in the 2nd quarter, with the score being 27-16.

This was the girls' first game back since Jan. 22 due to the bad winter weather. Coach Britt said at the halftime break, “We were really inconsistent on the offensive side. There were times when we left off 2 weeks ago, and there were other times where the ball seemed to get stuck in our hands.” 

The rebels took the halftime adjustments and started lighting it up from the field, with the final score being 66-34. Some stat leaders from the game are sophomore Yates, scoring 22 points, and senior Taylor, scoring 20 points. The team also recorded 24 rebounds, improving their district record to 5-0.

The boys' game was an all-time classic with Danville starting hot, going on a 16-3 run in the first quarter, but the score was  4 points to end the quarter, with Junior Pendygraft getting his first basket as a rebel.  In the 2nd quarter, the Rebels got it closer with the score being 23-33 at halftime. Coach Todd says, “We have to make some adjustments to our defense.“

The Rebels went down by 14 in the 2nd half, but the Rebels rallied to come back and send it to overtime! The score at the end of regulation was 62-62. The Junior Driver ended the regulation with 27 points!

The rebels were looking to finish this game strong in OT and most certainly did, beating the Admirals 75-65 and having some incredible stats from the game. Driver finished with a double-double with 27 points and 18 rebounds, and Juniors Webb and Wheeler, and sophomore Pittman recorded over double-digit points.

The next double header is Friday the 6th against Garrard County.

By: Owen Wheeler

The stage was set for a major district showdown last Friday night as both the Lady Rebels took the floor in an important 45th District matchup. With postseason play right around the corner, every possession mattered, and the atmosphere reflected it. The Lady Rebels tipped things off and wasted no time making a statement. From the opening whistle, they applied relentless defensive pressure and pushed the tempo offensively, jumping out to a commanding 12–0 run. 

Their intensity on both ends of the floor immediately set the tone. Crisp ball movement led to open shots, and strong rebounding limited Garrard to very few second-chance opportunities early on. Garrard eventually settled in and began to chip away at the deficit midway through the first half, knocking down a few key shots to slow the momentum. However, every time Garrard threatened to make it a game, the Lady Rebels responded. Whether it was a big three-pointer, a fast-break layup, or a key defensive stop, Boyle maintained control throughout the night. This has been the pattern all season for the Lady Rebels: when they win, they win convincingly.

Friday was no different. Their balanced scoring attack, disciplined defense, and unselfish play led to a dominant 60–29 victory. Addison Yates led the charge with 20 points, shooting an efficient 4-of-9 from beyond the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her confidence and leadership were evident throughout the game. Afterward, she said, “We are really rolling right now and peaking at the right time.” With the postseason approaching, the Lady Rebels appear to be gaining momentum at exactly the right moment.

The boys' game followed in what many anticipated to be one of the most competitive matchups of the district schedule. With tournament seeding on the line, both teams came out energized and ready for a battle. The first half featured back-and-forth action, with each team trading baskets and defensive stops. Boyle found success attacking the paint early and controlling the boards, allowing them to build a narrow lead.

By halftime, the Rebels held a 33–28 advantage, but Garrard closed the gap late in the second quarter with a scoring run that kept the game within reach. In the second half, the intensity only increased. Every possession felt crucial as both teams tightened up defensively. Seneca Driver delivered a strong performance, finishing with 11 points and 13 rebounds to record a double-double. His presence in the paint provided a steady force for the Rebels on both ends of the floor.

Despite their effort, the Rebels struggled to convert key opportunities down the stretch. Garrard capitalized on late possessions and hit timely shots to take control in the final minutes. Boyle battled until the final buzzer, but ultimately fell short in a hard-fought 61–57 loss. Though the outcome wasn’t what the Rebels hoped for, the competitive performance showed their resilience and determination heading into the postseason. Both teams will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Lincoln County tomorrow for another important district doubleheader, looking to build momentum as tournament play approaches.

By: Harper Webb

On January 20th, the Rebels basketball team traveled to West Jessamine to play the Colts in a big-time 12th Region matchup. The boys were looking for a big win after coming off a close loss to DCA a few days before.  In the first quarter, the Rebels came out really slow, trailing by 11 with 2 mins left in the first. But the Boys got going off of some Owen Wheeler buckets that were much needed.

Going into the second quarter, the Rebels had the Colts on their heels, cutting the lead back to 4. Owen Wheeler said, “We need to get going because this was a game I didn't want to lose, so I had to go get some”. Going into halftime, the Rebels were down 8 and needed some energy to get back into the game. 

The Rebels came out hot in the 3rd quarter, getting lots of buckets and some big stops on defense, which helped cut the lead. Harper Webb led the rebels with 12 points, and Seneca Driver with 11 points and a load of rebounds. With 20 seconds left, the game was tied and Senior Colt Gavin Murphy hit a game-winning three. The boys fought hard but came up just short.

By: Bryce Combs

The Rebels traveled to DCA on Saturday night for a district doubleheader, looking to keep their momentum going. The girls started the night, hoping to earn their second district win after a big rivalry victory over Danville the night before.

Even though the Rebels had only won 2 of their previous 13 games against DCA, they came out strong. In the first quarter, sophomores Addison Yates and Caroline Lemonds hit big shots to give the Rebels a 21–7 lead. The team stayed hot in the second quarter, scoring 19 more points and heading into halftime with a 40–17 lead.

The Rebels finished strong in the second half. Addison Yates led the team with 18 points, and Caroline Lemonds was just one point away from a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. The girls cruised to a solid district win.

The boys then faced a tough challenge against a top-25 team in the state, according to KSR. DCA also came in on a four-game winning streak, making it a hard-fought game.

With seconds left in the first quarter, Seneca Driver found Harper Webb at the top of the key for a momentum-changing three. The Rebels trailed 15–11 after one. Webb stayed hot in the second quarter, hitting two straight threes, but DCA went into halftime leading 31–23.

In the second half, junior Driver caught fire with some impressive dunks, but DCA held on to win 64–57. Driver finished with 25 points, while Webb added 13. Even though the Rebels came up short, they showed heart and proved they could compete with one of the best teams in the state.

Both teams will play next on Tuesday in a doubleheader at West Jessamine.

By: Naomi Wheeler

Tuesday, January 13th, the Rebels traveled to Garrard County for a girls' and boys' doubleheader. The Lady Rebels, before this game, were 11-3 and were heading into their first district game of the year. Ellery Taylor led the team last night to the win with 20 points.

After talking with a freshman, Kynslee Leffew, she states that after last night's game. “I think what helped us a lot was how aggressive we were on defense and how we were working as a team and being positive, which has been one of our main goals.” Kynslee finished off the night with 8 points and 8 rebounds to help her team to a victory.

After the 48-40 win last night, our boys' basketball team is now 2-0 in district play. Junior Harper Webb said this about last night's game. “We battled through even though we were not hitting shots, but got a good win on the road.” Seneca Driver led the team in rebounds with 19, and Sawyer Pittman led the team in points with 14. 

Both teams travel crosstown to face the Danville Admirals in a district game on Friday January, 16th.

By: Harper Webb

Friday, January 9th, the Rebels basketball team played district rival Lincoln County Patriots. Lincoln was coming in 6-6 on the season, and the Rebels were 6-4. Both teams wanted to start their district play on a hot streak. In the first quarter, both teams were going back and forth, trading buckets, and at the end of the quarter, the Rebels led 15-13.

The second was the same. Both teams are battling back and forth. The Rebels went into the half with a 2-point lead. The Rebels continued to maintain their lead throughout the 3rd quarter. Rebels were led by juniors Seneca Driver and Owen Wheeler, with Driver having 19 points and Wheeler with 14. 

The Boyle boys continued to play well with a Lincoln Patriots team on their tail. The Rebels made some big plays down the stretch to take the win, with Senior Ashton Drakeford making some huge stops. After being asked, How do you think your defensive presence helped get the win? Drakeford stated, “ We knew we needed some stops to get the win. Coach and the rest of the team gave me the confidence that I needed to play that role.” Rebels start district play off great with a rivalry win. 

The rebels will travel to Garrard County on tuesday the 13th 

By: Owen Wheeler

On Monday night, the Boyle County Rebels went down to Whitley County for a big second game of the season. The Rebels started off hot, making Whitley County take an early Timeout, getting the boys fired up. But the rebels struggled early with foul trouble. 3 of the starters were out in the 1st with 2 fouls. But Lucas Akers was ready to play off the bench, scoring 7 points in the first half, bringing a big boost of energy off the bench. Owen Wheeler and Sawyer Pittman combined for 24 of the 34 in the first half. The score at halftime was 34-24. At the start of the 3rd, Whitley County started to hit some shots to make it close in the second half. But Boyle controlled the ball very well to end the game with Pittman sealing the game with 2 big free throws. Harper Webb stated this after the game, “ We played in a tough environment, so it was good to get a good win.” The final stats were that Boyle County put together a strong all-around performance, shooting 52% from the field and knocking down 6 threes on 37.5% shooting. Owen Wheeler led the team with 17 points on efficient scoring, while Sawyer Pittman added 11 and Harper Webb and Seneca Driver each chipped in 10. The Rebels were solid at the free-throw line at 66.7%, with Wheeler going 6-for-7. On the glass, Seneca Driver dominated with 9 rebounds, and Owen Wheeler and Ethan Milburn each grabbed 7 as the team totaled 37 boards. Overall, it was a balanced offensive night with contributions across the roster and strong rebounding to back it up. Boyle Plays tomorrow night at 7:30.

By: Bryce Combs

On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Boyle County boys basketball team hosted Burgin Independent to open their season. This year marks a new chapter for the Rebels, as they welcomed a new head coach, Jamie Todd. Coach Todd was looking to get off to a strong start in his first season, and Boyle County was ready to prove themselves with a season-opening win, even though the football team was still playing at the time. Despite missing a few players, the Rebels showed they still had plenty of talent on the court.

Boyle County came out strong in the first quarter. Harper Webb hit a floater in the final seconds of the quarter, giving the Rebels a 16-point lead heading into the second. The score was 26–10 after one quarter, and the Rebels had full control of the game early on.

The Rebels continued to dominate in the second quarter, holding a comfortable 22-point lead going into halftime with a score of 45–23. Their defense stayed strong, and the offense continued to find open shots.

In the third quarter, Boyle County extended its lead even more, thanks to multiple three-pointers and strong team play. By the end of the third, the Rebels were up 66–31 and showed no signs of slowing down.

Although the Rebels’ offense slowed in the fourth quarter, only scoring two points, they still secured a convincing 68–42 victory. Boyle County finished the game shooting 46% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc.

The Rebels will look to keep improving as they travel to Whitley County on Monday, December 8th, hoping to continue their strong start to the season.

                                     By: Bryce Combs

On December 9th, the Rebels boys basketball team faced Dunbar in their third game of the season. The Rebels entered the matchup with a record of 2–0, while Dunbar came in with a record of  1–2.

The Rebels came out firing from behind the arc, building an early 17–5 lead heading into the second quarter. Their hot shooting continued as they added 18 more points in the second frame, taking a 35–19 lead into halftime. Defensively, the Rebels were just as strong, with juniors Driver and Akers recording multiple blocks to help shut down Dunbar’s offense.

When asked what the team needed to focus on going into the second half, Coach Todd said, “We need to improve on not turning the ball over; we had seven turnovers in the first half.”

The lead hovered around 20 points for most of the third quarter before Dunbar found some rhythm late, trimming the deficit to 14. Still, the Rebels maintained control, leading 50–36 heading into the final period.

Knowing they needed to close out strong, the Rebels delivered—dropping 16 points in the fourth quarter and sealing a convincing 66–45 victory.

After the game, Coach Todd praised his team’s performance, saying, “Our goal was to hold them under 40 points, but we still looked amazing tonight. I’m really proud of these guys and how they played.”

The Rebels remain undefeated and look to continue their strong start as they host a region opponent, Southwestern, on December 12th at 7:00 PM.

On Wednesday, the boys basketball team took on Lincoln County in the district semifinals. This is the third time this season that these teams matched up against each other, with both teams splitting the series in the regular season. 

Lincoln County came out well, and had a close lead over the Rebels at the half. With the score being 20-24, the Rebels had some work to do in the third quarter. 

However, the Patriots came out firing. After multiple made threes and stifling defense, Lincoln County ended the third quarter up 41-27.

The lead stayed around 14 for most of the 4th quarter, but with four minutes left the momentum started to shift. All of a sudden, the Rebels were able to combine stops with points. With around one minute left, Boyle County had miraculously tied the game. However, Lincoln County bounced back and hit four straight free throws to win the game 50-46.

This ended the season for Boyle County, as Lincoln County would advance to the district championship where they will play Danville Christian Academy.

On Feb 21st, the Boyle County boys basketball team went up to Bardstown to try and secure a win. Boyle was coming off of a loss against Taylor County and a 14-9 record, they were trying to get a big win to head into the postseason. 

 Harper Webb with a big three lead in the game, put Boyle up by 2. The Rebels then closed out the game, winning their last regular season game. Winning that game put them at a 14-8 record on the season. Boyle looks to take this momentum into the postseason, having the 2 seed and a first-round, and will play the winner of the KSD vs. Lincoln game.

Boyle is also looking to prove themselves by winning their second-round district game to clutch a spot in the region tournament. Boyle cut it close with DCA the last time they played, losing by 5. DCA being number 1 in the region and district, got a game given to them by the Rebels.

Watch our Rebels shine in the upcoming district tournament in late February and early March. Also, keep an eye out for Harper Webb and Seneca Driver. These players are vital to making a difference in this team's result in the tournament!

On Friday, Feb 14th, the boys' basketball team hosted the Somerset Bryarjumpers. The Rebels showed out at Rebel Arena, defeating Somerset 57-53. 

Aedyn Absher, a star player for Somerset, who is averaging 16.3 points per game, gave the Rebels some trouble through his shooting outside the arc. However, the Rebels did not back down and secured their 4th win in a row. 

They are now preparing for their rescheduled game against DCA.

Their last time meeting DCA resulted in a 70-35 loss, but the Rebels look to give the Warriors a taste of their own medicine and send a message to the top dogs in the Region that they are here to win.

Boyle has quite a few tough opponents coming up: DCA, Taylor County, Henry Clay, and Bardstown. These are critical games toward the end of the season to make changes in time for the District & Region Tournaments. The Rebels will be ready to go for the postseason and look to make themselves known in late February.

On Monday, the boys basketball team took on Taylor County at home. Coming into the game, the Rebels were 13-8 while Taylor County were 19-5.

The Rebels were without one of their leading scorers for the game, as Demauriah Brown was not available. For Boyle County to win, many others would need to step up. 

The first quarter was a close contest, with Taylor County winning 17-16. 

However, in the second quarter, the Rebels got a spark off the bench from Owen Wheeler (5 points) and Syia Richards (4 points). This helped give Boyle County a 29-27 lead going into halftime. 

To start the third quarter, Taylor County came out hot. They outscored the Rebels by 10 points in the third to make the score 46-38 going into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Rebels got on an early run to cut the lead to three points. However, it wasn’t enough in the end as the Cardinals won 60-48.

The Rebels now turn their attention to Wednesday as they will travel to Lexington to take on Henry Clay.

This past Saturday the Rebels traveled to Danville Christian Academy to take on the Warriors. After their first meeting at Rebel Arena and DCA beating Boyle pretty handily, the Rebels were coming for blood knowing that they are the only team in the 12th region that could beat this Warrior squad.

Each team came out trading buckets with each other but DCA had a 6 point lead going into the 2nd quarter. But Boyle County’s Mari Brown and Harper Webb got the rebels back into it hitting 4 threes in the 2nd quarter. Both teams were battling hard knowing that this game would come down to the defensive side and making big-time plays. The Warriors took a 3-point lead heading into the 2nd half. 

Coming out of the half each team was battling on both the offensive side and defensive side. The Rebels were able to take a 2-point lead going into the 4th quarter. Mari Brown led the way with 19 points and Harper Webb scored 15, the Rebels were tied with 30 seconds left but came down to an unfortunate technical on the Rebels, leading to free throws and the ball for DCA. The Rebels fought hard only losing by 5 to a really good DCA bunch. 

On Friday, the boys basketball team travelled to Lancaster to take on the Garrard County Golden Lions. In the previous matchup, the Rebels won 55-46.

The first half was back and forth the whole way, and both teams were trading the lead most of the second quarter. Going into the half, Boyle was up 25-24. 

The third quarter was when the Rebels began to pull away. Sophomore Harper Webb came into the game and hit multiple threes to give Boyle County some momentum. Talking about the game, Webb said “I could’ve played better but it was a good win for the team.” 

At the end, the Rebels won 64-54. The next game is Tuesday at DCA.  

On Tuesday, February 4th, the Rebels went to crosstown to take on the Danville Admirals. Rebels took a big win during their first meeting. The Ad’s were looking to get back with a win over the Rebels, coming out hot from the jump and putting the boys on their heels at the end of the first half. 

With the Rebels being down 6 at the half they would have to come out hot in the 2nd to get the lead back, and that is what they did. Demauriah Brown led the Rebels with 21 points, and Lyndon Smith with 18 points. The Rebels were able to take the lead at the end of the third and shut the Ad’s down in the 4th, and take a 14 point win.

The Rebels travel to Garrad county to take on the Golden Lions for the second time this season and look to move to 5-2 in district play.

On January 31st, the boys basketball team took on Lincoln County in a rematch from the previous Saturday. 

The Rebels won the first clash between these two, but the second one didn’t go as well. The Patriots came out hot, making almost every shot they took. 

The Rebels got similar looks to Lincoln, but could not get the shots to go down. This led to Lincoln County getting an early lead and building on it throughout the game.

As the final buzzer sounded, the score was 32-50 in favor of Lincoln County. The Rebels will look to bounce back on Heritage Night against East Jessamine. This is on Saturday, February 1st. 

Coming off of a big win over District rival Lincoln County. The Rebels basketball team took on a solid North Laurel squad at home. The rebels came out slow from the start, being down by five at the end of the first quarter. The boys ran into foul trouble early, having to sit out sophomore center Seneca Driver for most of the second quarter. 

 Being down seven to start the second half, the rebels weren't going out without a fight, cutting the lead back down to two points early in the fourth. The Rebels were led by senior small-forward Lyndon Smith, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds. The Boys continued to fight, making big plays and getting some big defensive stops, but just missed some chances on the offensive side, and took a 3 point loss to the Jaguars.

The Rebels take on the Lincoln County Patriots at home Friday night, looking to go 2-0 in the regular season against Lincoln and move to 4-1 in district play. 

On Saturday, the boys basketball team went on the road to play Lincoln County. Boyle came in with the fire still kindled from the DCA loss, and ready to bounce back again.

Boyle started the first half firing from all cylinders taking a big lead. Boyle did a great job at silencing the crowd at Lincoln. Imposing their will early in the game down low and from the outside.

Harper Webb hit a barrage of threes shooting ⅘ from beyond the arc, with a big buzzer beater three to give the Rebels big momentum at the start. Boyle did a great job defensively forcing Lincoln to shoot contested threes. 

Other notable players who made big plays were Seneca Driver getting a big block on Lincoln’s Cash Baird to put away the game for the Rebels. And another pull up jumper to give the Rebels back the lead late in the game. 

Boyle County certainly bounced back after their demoralizing DCA loss, beating West Jessamine on Tuesday. Then beating Lincoln in a thriller on Saturday.

On Tuesday, the boys basketball team defeated West Jessamine in an intra-regional matchup. Coming into the game, the Rebels boasted a record of 7-5. While the Colts were 7-6.

This was another game where sophomore Seneca Driver would be tested by a lot of height. West Jessamine’s Luk Tut stands around 6 '10, and posed a challenge for Boyle County. 

However, the Rebels came out playing very physical and limited Tut. Boyle County maintained a close lead the whole game, and going into the fourth quarter the game was still in reach for the Colts.

Seneca Driver ended up being too much to handle for West Jessamine, as Boyle County won 57-51. 

The Rebels are back on the road for their next game, as they travel to Lincoln County to take on the Patriots. 

Boyle County Rebels on a roll in district play, faced off against DCA at home. The Rebels jumped off to an exciting start going up 15-7 at the end of the 1st quarter. Then, DCA went into a full-court press and regained the lead.

After a 32-2 run made by DCA, Boyle and all of the fans were left speechless after such a well-executed full-court press, the Rebels totaled for 18 turnovers in the first half. 

Boyle tried their best to calm DCA down in the second half but the twin towers of DCA, Geu Leek Ateny and Lual Ayiei, were in the Boyle passing lanes all night.

Boyle County did not have an answer for anything DCA threw at them. Many times it looked like Boyle was lost on defense, because of how much bigger DCA is. It was an off night for the Rebels but they look to bounce back with games against West Jessamine and Lincoln County.

On Friday, the boys basketball team took on Danville in a big time rivalry match up. The Admirals came into the game 4-8, while the Rebels were 6-4. 

The game was tightly contested at the beginning, with both teams playing physical defense. Jaciyon Graves and Seneca Driver showed to be a battle watch the whole night long. 

Demauriah Brown and Braylon Guest were both eager to win, as they were playing against their former school. However, with them being a scoring threat, many opportunities opened up for the big men on the team. 

Lyndon Smith scored a game-high 17 points, followed by Seneca Driver with 15. 

The game was relatively close going into halftime, but early in the second half you could see that Boyle County was running away with it.

The Rebels carried that momentum all the way until the end and beat their rivals 64-39.

Boyle County’s next matchup will be at home vs. Danville Christian Academy on Saturday.

The Boyle boys basketball team kicked off their district play on January 14th, against Garrard County. The boys reigned victorious winning 55-46. 

The Rebels were shooting themselves in the foot early in the first quarter missing out on a lot of opportunities to extend the lead. Garrard fought and kept it close. Nevertheless, Boyle’s strong presence in the passing lanes helped prevent any type of run that Garrard could go on.

Heading towards halftime, Boyle extended their lead up to 13 with a couple of big time takeaways to kill any momentum that Garrard showed. They headed toward the half with a 27-18 lead at the half.

The second half became much closer, Garrard cutting the lead down to 6. But with a strong defensive effort, Boyle closed out their first district game in a big win.

There were some players that stepped up for Boyle whenever the game looked dim. Those players are: Harper Webb with 13 pts, Braylon Gest with 15 pts, and Seneca Driver with 11 points 9 rebounds. This helped Boyle pull out a 9 point victory over Garrard!

On Tuesday, the boys basketball team started their season off in Burgin. 

Boyle jumped out to an early lead and by the end of the 1st quarter were up 23-12. Carrying on to the 2nd, they extended their lead 45-23 at the half. 

Boyle found equal success in the second half scoring 23 in the 3rd quarter, 20 in the 4th, growing their lead even more.

Boyle was 35% from three but found more success inside the arc shooting around almost 80% from 2. This helped them beat Burgin by 40 and score 88 points.

More notable players from the game were Braylon Guest scoring 18 points shooting 7/11 from the field, Kylar Goodin scoring 19 points, also shooting 7/11 and hitting 5 threes. Lastly, Seneca Driver scored 12 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 86% from inside the three-point line. 

Syia Richards, and Seneca Drivers' alley-oop throwing down a slam, put an exclamation point on the Rebels' win Tuesday night, which was a big win to propel them 1-0.