Royals Get Road Win Over Kentucky Christian
Grayson, KY- Johnson improved to a 9-7 record, with a 6-4 mark in their conference, while Kentucky Christian continued to struggle despite a valiant effort, falling to 1-15 overall and 1-7 in conference play. The first half set the stage for a competitive game, with Johnson (TN) taking a slender 32-31 lead into halftime. Their balanced play was highlighted by strong performances from starters Mason Lockhart and Toris Woods.
Player Highlights
- Mason Lockhart was a dominant force on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds while contributing 19 points.
- Toris Woods led the scoring for Johnson (TN) with 21 points, shooting an efficient 9-for-18 from the field, including three key three-pointers.
- Caden Windle provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, including two three-pointers.
Johnson shot 44.4% from the field and hit 36.4% of their three-point attempts, while Kentucky Christian was close behind, shooting 41.8% overall and a slightly better 42.1% from beyond the arc. The rebounding battle was won by Johnson, who grabbed 39 boards compared to Kentucky Christian's 31.