[Panther Thunder]

Final from Prestonsburg.

With the win, PHS improves to 20-10 and wins 20 games in the regular season for the first time since the '98-99 season, when the Panthers last won the 15th Region.

This win also gives Pikeville at least 20 wins in three consecutive seasons for the first time since the late 1950's under legendary coach John Bill Trivette. Great job to Coach Bart Williams for doing his best to bring this program to prominence in the 15th! Very proud of the successes encountered in the last few years. For something to not have been done in almost 60 years, that is impressive! Also congratulations to Coach Bart Williams on being named the KABC 2013 15th Region Coach of the Year!

Pikeville also moves to 10-0 on the road this season.

In the game, Ray Kasongo broke the single season record for blocked shots in a season at Pikeville. He had 6 blocks tonight, 130 blocks on the year, breaking the old record of 127. Over 4 per game.

Freshman Blaine May led the way for a balanced Panther attack with 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. 11 players entered the scoring column for the Maroon and White. Ethan Rowe chipped in 13 in his quest for 6th place all-time at PHS, now trailing Matt Clevenger by 27 points. Will post more stats as I get them.

Ethan Rowe was also named the 2013 KABC 15th Region Player of the Year this week. Great season, Great career! Congrats #24!

Lots to be proud of in the past couple of days for Pikeville Basketball! Thank you to the coaches and players for an outstanding season! Keep it Rolling, HAIL PIKEVILLE!