Covington Catholic wasted little time asserting itself in opening-round play, rolling to a commanding 95-50 victory over Lee (Ala.) on Wednesday night at Fairdale High School.
The No. 3-ranked Colonels (5-0) set the tone early, racing out to a 29-15 lead after one quarter behind sharp ball movement and torrid perimeter shooting. Covington Catholic knocked down seven three-pointers in the first half alone and carried a 55-26 advantage into the locker room, firmly in control of the contest.
Athens McGillis delivered a standout performance to earn Central Bank Player of the Game honors, pouring in a game-high 32 points on 12-of-16 shooting, including six three-pointers. Braeden Myrick added 20 points, while Dylan Gaiser chipped in 11 as the Colonels finished the night with 13 triples and shot 65 percent from the field.
Covington Catholic continued to extend the margin after halftime, pushing the lead past 30 midway through the third quarter and emptying the bench late as the advantage swelled to as many as 48 points. The Colonels also controlled the glass and capitalized on Lee turnovers, turning defensive pressure into consistent transition opportunities.
Lee (7-3) was led by Dylan Anderson with 10 points, but the Generals struggled to keep pace against Covington Catholic’s depth and efficiency, shooting just 30.9 percent for the game. The Generals remain winless all-time in KOB action with their 7th straight defeat.
With the decisive win, the Colonels advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Male at 4:30pm on Saturday. Lee will take on Greeneville at 4:30pm on Saturday in the consolation bracket.
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