Trigg County used first quarter runs of 9-0 and 12-0 to take control of their game with Caldwell County and beat the Tigers 80-51 Friday night at Wildcat Gym.
The win was Trigg's fourth straight at home over the Caldwell County, the first time that's ever happened. Trigg has won six of seven against Caldwell for the first time since 1977.
Deonquez Nance just missed a triple-double with 20 points, nine assists, and eight steals. Seven other players had at least seven points to lead the balanced scoring effort. Cole Gardner and Jakelzie Martin each had 11 points for Trigg County, who shot 52-percent from the field.
Eighth grader Elisha Sindelar had 12 points and five rebounds for Caldwell County (6-17). Perry Allen added 10 points.
Trigg later added a 17-0 second quarter and led 52-32 at halftime.
Despite Trigg County's recent success against the Tigers, Caldwell County still leads the all-time series 64-55.
The Wildcats improve to 15-6 on the season, just the second time in five years that Trigg has reached the 15-win mark. Trigg will host Dawson Springs Monday night.
Coach Mike Wright on the Heritage Bank Postgame Show
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