[Stardust]

Holmes, the No. 1 team in the Enquirer Northern Kentucky coaches' poll, defeated Largo, the defending 3A champion in Maryland, 69-62 Saturday at the Bill Keightley Laurel County Hoopfest in London, Ky.

Holmes trailed by five at the end of the first half but turned up the defense after the break. The Bulldogs also shot better, hitting 61 percent from the field after opening the game at 32 percent.

JaMel Riley and Elijah Pittman each scored 16 points. Ricardo Johnson added 10 points, three assists and three blocks.

[goodguy]

Good win for Holmes but Largo was not as good as sold.

Largo was 8-5 coming into this game and they lost 4 of their 5 starters from last years 3A state championship team.

Looking at Holmes' schedule for the rest of the season, they could go undefeated and not get really challenged until they make it to Rupp.

Good luck Bulldogs.