March 18, 2011 —
LEXINGTON – Rowan County’s Vikings went into the PNC/KHSAA Sweet 16 winless in their previous four trips to the state basketball tournament.
The Vikings, now 28-5, made history here Thursday afternoon, putting down the Panthers of Daviess County, 45-32.
Rowan was on the state’s biggest high school basketball stage and dominated Daviess.
Rowan won the battle of the boards over Daviess, out rebounding the Panthers 47-34.
Egan had 14 points to lead all scorers. Wing had 12 points and 14 rebounds. Hunter had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Townsend had 7 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Cross had 4 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals in the contest.
Rowan shot 38.1 percent in the first half, totaling 35.3 for their 13th straight win.
“It’s gratifying, I’m happy for our kids,” Thacker said. “Our kids bought into what we’re doing and they’ve worked hard every day and done everything that we’ve asked them to do as a group.”
Rowan now plays Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Rupp against Wayne County.
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Adam Wing goes to the basket against Daviess County. The Vikes put down the Panthers 45-32 for their first win in school history at the Sweet 16 State Tournament. Wing had 12 points and 14 boards for Rowan. Photo by Rob Ginter
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D.J. Townsend drives to the basket against Daviess County in the first round of the state tournament. The Vikings ousted the Panthers 45-32 for the first ever win in the Sweet 16. Photo by Rob Ginter
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The Rowan County Vikings won their first ever game at the state tournament over Daviess County, 45-32. Above, Darrell Cross drives to the basket against the Panthers. Photo by Rob Ginter
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The Vikings take on Wayne County tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Rupp Arena. Check back here photos and details of tonight's game. Photo by Rob Ginter
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