BARBOURVILLE — Tyler Wagner’s Lynn Camp Wildcats are beginning to catch fire at the right time.
After starting the season with an 1–11 record, the Wildcats have reeled off three wins during their past four games, including Monday’s 42-41 51st Distroct win over Barbourville.
The Wildcats held a 40-31 edge with 1:20 remaining in the game before holding off a late rally by the Tigers.
“Tonight was a battle,” Wagner said. “Hats off to Chris Taylor those kids could have gave up anytime but they didn’t. He’s done a tremendous job with them. That is a tough place to play the atmosphere was how every district game should be.
“I am so proud of these kids tonight,” he added. “Our fans came out and supported us big time. We came out in the first half and followed the game plan to perfection. We came out moving the ball well and really trusting our teammates and making that extra pass every time we had it. In the second half, we took the punch and still kept playing the way we needed too. But Barbourville kept battling back and really got into us and we made some mistakes in the fourth that almost lost us the game.
“Our defense came out and held them to 0-for-15 from the 3 and that was a big key to us winning tonight,” Wagner continued. “Everyone that was in a Lynn Camp jersey contributed tonight. I’m so proud and happy for these guys. They’ve been putting in the work and it’s starting to show and they see it. This was a great win for our team and a great win for Lynn Camp. The kids earned this one tonight.”
Tate Mills led the Wildcats with 17 points while Caleb Woods added eight points. Eathan Fisher led Barbourville with 12 points while Jasper Hubbs finished with 11 points.
