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St. Xavier beats Madisonville and Hood
Posted by Mike Fields on December 26, 2008

Updates from the Republic Bank Holiday Classic boys’ basketball tournament at Lexington Catholic:

St. X put together a strong fourth quarter to beat Madisonville 56-48. Madisonville star and UK recruit Jon Hood had 18 points and 10 rebounds, but shot only 6-for-20 from the field.
St. X is looking to spoil Madisonville star Jon Hood’s opening night in the tournament. The Tigers lead 50-48 with three minutes left. Hood has 18 points and 10 rebounds. He’s shooting 6-for-17 from the field.
Madisonville leads 41-39 going into the fourth quarter. Jon Hood has 16 points, 6 rebounds and two assists for the Maroons. St. X trailed 38-29 before rallying to go ahead 39-38, but Carl Hatchett’s three-pointer gave Madisonville the lead again.
Jon Hood has 12 points, including a couple three-pointers, 2 rebounds and an assist as Madisonville leads St. X 26-23 at halftime. Robert Hatchett has 7 points for the Maroons. Brian Gunter’s 7 points and 5 rebounds lead St. X. No sighting of UK Coach Billy Gillispie.
St. X leads 16-10 after one quarter. Madisonville’s Jon Hood has 5 points on 2-for-4 shooting.
Madisonville star and UK signee Jon Hood hasn’t packed the house, but a good crowd is on hand. Midway through the first quarter, Hood has taken one shot — a three-pointer — and made it. St. X has a 9-8 lead.