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Posted Mar 10/14 - Cards Edge Out Generals

From here on out, nothing will be easy for the Taylor County Cardinals. However, the Cards were able to squeak past the Thomas Nelson Generals in a 60-59 sloppy contest. The Cardinals could hardly find their shooting stroke, as the team shot 35% from the field and 52% from the charity stripe. The Generals were also able to control the pace, not allowing the Cards to utilize their transition offense. No matter how ugly, the Cardinals were still able to advance to the region semifinal against Etown on Monday night at 6 EST. Freshman Ezra Oliver was the difference maker for the Cardinals, as he scored the first 7 points for the Cards. Oliver finished with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore Quentin Goodin ended with a double-double, 14 points and 10 rebounds and also added 5 assists while freshman David Sloan totaled 16 point. Senior Caleb Wigginton tallied 10 points and 6 rebounds and junior Austin Webster rounded out the scoring with 6 points and 9 rebounds. The Cards survived and advanced and will face region contender Etown on Monday.

Elijah Myers

Posted Mar 3/14 - Cards Capture 20th District Championship

To the victors go the spoils. The Taylor County Cardinals were victorious in the District Championship game, achieving their first goal of the postseason. After a close-to-perfect start by both teams, the Cardinals were able to use the 2nd and 3rd quarters to pull away from the Adair County Indians, 71-48. Although the Cardinals shot a dismal 11 of 22 from the free throw line, their will to win significantly outmatched that of the Indians. The Cardinals have won three out of the past four district championships and were repeat champions. Guard Quentin Goodin finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Goodin was named to the District All-Season and All-Tournament Teams. Forward Caleb Wigginton totalled 21 points and 6 rebounds and earned spots on the District All-Season, All-Tournament, and All-Academic Teams. Wigginton was also named Most Outstanding Player of the District Tournament. Guard David Sloan tallied 8 points and 7 rebounds while guard Ezra Oliver contributed 7 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Austin Webster only managed 2 points, but pulled down 7 rebounds. Both Sloan and Webster joined Goodin and Wigginton on the All-Tournament Team. The victorious Cardinals will face Thomas Nelson, the runners-up of the 19th district, in the first round of the region tournament on Thursday at 8:15.

Elijah Myers

Posted Feb 28/14 - Cards Handle Eagles, Advance to District Championship

The postseason is always a time of uncertainty. Never are the outcomes definite and a game, a season, and a career can be over in the blink of an eye. The 20th District Tournament always guarentees great basketball games from the district's four teams. The Cardinals triumphed over the Eagles, 82-52, but the scoreline is not indicative of the scrappiness seen throughout the game. Both teams hustled and also made silly mistakes in the heat of the moment, proving the desire of both teams to continue their seasons. Double technicals were accessed early in the first quarter, an intentional foul was called on a Campbellsville player, and Coach Richard Gatewood was slapped with a technical for jawing at a referee. There is nothing like the postseason. In the end, Taylor County rolled easily to a win, advancing to the 20th District Championship game and securing a spot in the 5th Region Tournament. Sophomore Quentin Goodin tallied 27 points, going 13 of 16 from the free throw line, grabbed 6 rebounds, and picked up 4 steals. Senior Caleb Wigginton dropped in 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals and freshman David Sloan finished with 17 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Junior Austin Webster chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. The Cardinals will face off against Adair County in a rematch of last year's championship on Saturday night at 7:00 EST in Marion County's Roby Dome as they look to repeat as District Champions.

Elijah Myers

After two cancelled games agaisnt Fort Knox and Cumberland County were unable to be rescheduled, Coach Richard Gatewood made a rather bold move. He decided to schedule Hopkinsville, a team three hours away and with no losses against teams from Kentucky. The move was bold, but would pay dividends for the young Cardinals as they push towards the home stretch. Most expected the Cards to be blown out and thought that they were proven correct after seeing the scoreline, 80-62, but that was hardly the case. The Cardinal squad hustled and performed well, but were simply outmatched in speed and athleticism. Senior Caleb Wigginton totalled 25 points and 12 rebounds and sophomore Quentin Goodin tallied 21 points and 9 rebounds. Junior Austin Webster added 9 points and 9 rebounds while freshman David Sloan chipped in the remaining 7 of the Cards' 62 points. The Cardinals battled on the boards, pulling down 35 rebounds, but turnovers eventually doomed them as the team accumulated 17 total. Regardless, the matchup was a fantastic learning experience for the Cardinals and will better prepare them as they make runs at the District Championship and Region Championship. The Cards finish the regular season 23-6 and will play Campbellsville at 7:00 in Marion County in the first round of district on Wednesday, February 26th.

Elijah Myers

Posted Feb 19/14 - Battle of Cards Results in a Taylor County Triumph

It was good news and bad news for the Cards. The good news came to the Taylor County Cards while the bad news was given to the Nelson County edition. The Taylor County Cardinals dominated from the tip and extended an 18-point halftime lead to a 30-point winning margin, 80-50. The Cards were able to use their size and talent against Nelson County, grabbing 42 team rebounds and blocking 5 total shots. Forward Caleb Wigginton led the team in scoring, finishing with 33 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Quentin Goodin earned his first triple-double, scoring 22 points, assisting on 13 baskets, and pulling down 12 rebounds. Forward Austin Webster struggled from the field, but ended with 5 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals while Ezra Oliver added 4 points and 7 rebounds from the guard position. Guard David Sloan was stifled by Nelson County's defense, committing 6 turnovers, but was able to contribute 8 points and 4 assists. The Cards now move to 23-5 on the season and will match-up this Friday against Hopkinsville, the second ranked team in the state. The game is scheduled to tip at 8:30 EST and will surely prove to be a true test for the Cardinals before district and region tournaments.

Elijah Myers

Posted Feb 18/14 - Cards Secure Wins on Valentine's Day and Senior Night

The Cardinals chose not to make the Hawks of Larue County their Valentine, as the Cards picked up a 71-52 road victory. Although a closely officiated game, the Cardinals were able to overcome foul trouble and 13 turnovers to finish the game off. Junior Austin Webster had a season-high 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead Coach Gatewood's squad. Sophomore Quentin Goodin filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 steals. Freshmen David Sloan and Ezra Oliver scored 14 and 9, respectively. Senior Caleb Wigginton added 9 points and 7 rebounds, but was straddled with 3 first quarter fouls and eventually fouled out towards the end of the game. Saturday night was Senior Night for the Cardinals as Wigginton, Brady Turpin, and Weston Sullivan were honored for their basketball careers at Taylor County. The Cardinals faced the Spencer County Bears and rolled to another victory, 78-56. Wigginton led the scoring surge, totalling 28 points and 3 rebounds. Goodin continued to stuff the stat sheet, scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals. Sloan added 10 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds as well. With the weekend wins, the Cardinals remain number one in the region and finished the season perfect at home (10-0, 22-5 overall).

Elijah Myers

The Cardinals continued their dominance of 5th region basketball by defeating Washington County and North Hardin on the road on consecutive nights. On Tuesday night, the Cards demolished Washington County for the third time this season, 88-57. Guard Quentin Goodin had a monster game, finishing with 27 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals. Forward Caleb Wigginton tallied 26 points and 7 rebounds while guards David Sloan and Ezra Oliver added 16 and 11, respectively. The next night, the Cardinals traveled to Radcliff to compete against the Trojans of North Hardin. The contest was intense and the Cardinals had to comeback from a halftime deficit. Goodin scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds and Wigginton contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Cards eventually pulled past the Trojans, 65-49. Sloan chipped in 13 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. With the two victories, the Cards moved to 22-5 on the season.

Elijah Myers

Going undefeated in the 20th district is something that rarely happens, which speaks volumes to the quality of basketball played in our area. The 2013-14 Taylor County Cardinals, however, were able to do just that. The Cards did not let the distinction of district perfection phase them, as they traveled to the Roby Dome and left with an important victory. The game was back and forth throughout and the Cardinals needed a dominant fourth-quarter to pullout the 93-86 win. It seemed as if all shots fell for both teams, but especially the Cardinals, who shot 72% from the field and 50% from three. The young Cardinal backcourt dominated the game, combining for 71 of the total 93 points. Sophomore Quentin Goodin totalled 31 points and 9 rebounds to go along with 4 steals and 3 assists. Freshman David Sloan added 20 points and 5 assists and freshman Ezra Oliver put in 20 points and 4 assists. The Cardinals needed maximum effort as Marion County put up a tremendous fight on their Homecoming Night, but the Cards ended the night victorious. With the win, the Cards boast a 6-0 district record (securing the number 1 seed for the district tournament) and 18-5 record overall.

Elijah Myers

Posted Feb 3/14 - Cards Split Pair of Weekend Games

The Cardinals' busy weekend saw them cruise to a victory at home against Metcalfe County, 83-42, and suffer a close loss to Franklin High School of Ohio in the Kings of the Bluegrass Showcase at Fairdale High School. Although the split result is not what the team hoped for from the weekend, the Cards played with maximum effort and intensity in both contests. The Metcalfe County matchup saw everyone get in on the action, as the less featured players received significant playing time in the second half. Senior forward Caleb Wigginton led the charge with 22 points and 9 rebounds while sophomore guard Quentin Goodin totalled 18 points, 7 assists, and 7 steals. Freshman David Sloan chipped in 14 points and 6 assists and senior Brady Turpin added 12 points in the victory. Saturday nights game proved to be a more competitive matchup as Franklin High needed all of Luke Kennard's 45 points to pull out the win. Wigginton again led scorers, as he finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Goodin scored 21 points, blocked 4 shots, and assisted on 4 baskets. Sloan tallied 17 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds while junior Austin Webster and freshman Ezra Oliver added 10 points a piece. After the weekend's play, the Cardinals move to 17-5 on the season.

Elijah Myers

The Taylor County Cards were tested against district foes Adair County in a sloppy yet extremely contested match-up. Sitting a top of the district table, the Cards knew they were going to get all Adair County could throw at them and were able to pull out the victory, 62-57. The Cardinals had to overcome some adversity, committing 11 turnovers versus their 10 team assists and also only pulling down 25 team rebounds. Struggles from the field also plagued the Cards, as the team shot an average 45%, but were able to control most of the game against the Indians until a last frame dominated by Adair County made the game interesting. As Adair County pulled closer, the charity stripe turned out to be the friend of the Cardinals, as forward Austin Webster and guard Quentin Goodin nailed some clutch free throws down the stretch. Goodin led the way, with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists while forward Caleb Wigginton added 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Webster was the only other double-digit scorer, totalling 12 points and 4 rebounds. The Cardinals are currently on a 6-game winning streak and move to 5-0 in the district and 16-4 on the season. Friday night, the Cards will face Metcalfe County at home before travelling to Fairdale High School to play in the KOB Showcase on Saturday.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 25/14 - Cards Have Fantastic Homecoming

The Cardinals owned Homecoming night, defeating district rival Marion County impressively, 96-79. Jumping out from the start, the Cardinals were able to push to a large lead and never trailed again in the game. The Cards shot lights out from the field and free-throw line, finishing 55% and 76%, respectively, as a team. Senior Card Brady Turpin was named 2014 Basketball Homecoming King, but it was last year's king that dominated. Senior Caleb Wigginton finished his final Homecoming game with 35 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 73% from the field. Sophomore Quentin Goodin again almost earned a triple-double, scoring 19 points, assisting on 9 baskets and grabbing 7 rebounds. Freshman Ezra Oliver added a career-high 19 points, with 13 coming in the first quarter. Junior Austin Webster, 1st runner-up for Homecoming King, contributed 9 points, as did freshman David Sloan. Sophomore Devin Rafferty chipped in 5 points and 6 rebounds and a whole lot of effort in the victory. The second half was significantly more competitive, but Coach Gatewood's team was able to maintain their lead and finish the game strong. The Cards are now by themselves at the top of the district table with 4 wins and 0 defeats (15-4 season) and will face off against Adair County Tuesday night at home.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 25/14 - Cardinals Raid Hart County

The Raiders of Hart County were able to weather the snow and ice from earlier in the week, but were unable to weather the storm that Taylor County basketball brought. The Cardinals handled the Raiders in the blowout, leaving Munfordville with a 91-32 victory. The Cards valued the ball, dishing out 20 assists versus 5 turnovers and grabbing 38 total rebounds. The win was a total team effort, as 5 of the Cards registered double-digit scoring nights. Leading in scoring was senior Caleb Wigginton with 21 points while adding 6 rebounds. Sophomore Quentin Goodin tallied 15 points and 5 assists while freshman David Sloan totalled 14 points and 8 assists. Freshman Ezra Oliver ended with a double-double, scoring 12 points and gathering 12 rebounds. Senior Brady Turpin knocked down 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, finishing with 11 points while junior Austin Webster chipped in 8 points and 5 rebounds. Senior Weston Sullivan and sophomore Devin Rafferty rounded out the scoring with a combined 10 points. With the region victory, the Cards move to 14-4 on the season and with face the Marion County Knights Friday night.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 15/14 - Cards Pick Up Sloppy Win Versus Green County

The January 14th edition of the Taylor County-Green County rivalry was nothing like the matchup on December 19th. Earlier in the season, the Cards defeated the Dragons handedly, 93-67, but the Dragons used the lopsided loss to fuel their fire for the second competition. The Cardinals came out sluggish and the Dragons took full advantage, leading for most of the game up until the Cards finally took control with 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Struggling with turnovers and shooting, the Cards did not look like the team that has donned the TC uniforms for the season. Guard Quentin Goodin was a bright spot in the ugly game, as he scored 26 points, handed out 8 assists, pulled down 6 rebounds, and picked 5 pockets. Guard David Sloan, who did not play in the previous matchup, scored 20 points, but struggled with 5 turnovers. Forward Caleb Wigginton was the only other double-digit scorer for the Cards, as he scored 12 points on just 6 shot attempts and secured 9 rebounds. The Cardinals will finish the week of play at North Hardin on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 13/14 - Cards Finish Sweep of Eagles

The Cardinals made it a season sweep against the Eagles with a commanding 90-62 victory in Paul J. Coop Gymnasium, where the Cards will look to capture the 20th District title in late February. The crosstown match-up favored the Cards the entire game with the margin of victory being the only thing hanging in the balance. Not only did the Cards out perform the Eagles with their talent, they also displayed more hustle and effort than their opponent. Sophomore Devin Rafferty gave a maximum effort throughout the entire game, coming up with 4 steals and many other deflections. Leading the way for the Cards were Caleb Wigginton with 27 points to go along with 10 rebounds and Quentin Goodin with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Freshmen Ezra Oliver and David Sloan also had excellent performance as Oliver chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds and Sloan added 8 points and 9 assists. The Cards shot 52% from 2-point range but shot an outstanding 64% from behind the arc, with Wigginton converting all five of his 3-point attempts. The Cardinals (12-4, 3-0 in the district) will look to continue their road success Tuesday at Green County.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 10/14 - Cards Beach the Lakers

Coming off of a tough loss to Lincoln County, the Cards rebounded by defeating the veteran Russell County Lakers in an exciting 76-63 win. Coach Richard Gatewood's team motored out of the docks and did not look back as the Cards picked up an important victory. Unlike the previous game, the Cardinals shot lights out and ended the game with a 56% shooting percentage from the field and 80% shooting percentage from the free-throw line. Forward Caleb Wigginton led the Cardinals in scoring as he tallied 23 points to go along with 7 rebounds. Guard Quentin Goodin totalled 20 points and 13 rebounds while forward Austin Webster added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Guards David Sloan and Ezra Oliver combined for 14 points and 9 assists. The Cards played tough from the beginning, using a smothering defense to shut down the offensive attack of Russell County while also pulling down 31 rebounds as a team. With the win, the Cardinals move to 11-4 on the season and look to pick up their third district win in as many tries at Campbellsville Friday night.

Elijah Myers

The Cardinals could not continue their success, as they fell to Lincoln County, 65-56, in the Goodfellas Pizzeria National Shootout. After the first frame, the Cards were in control of the game, leading 13-8, but things spiraled from there. Lincoln County dominated the secound quarter, outscoring the Cards by 15 and leading by 10 at halftime. The margin never dwindled down enough for the Cards to get back into the game and Lincoln County left with a decisive 9-point victory. Poor shooting spelled defeat for the Cards, as the team shot 37% from the field for the entire game. Senior Caleb Wigginton paved the way for the Cards, as he scored 14 points and pulled down 16 rebounds. Sophomore Quentin Goodin again flirted with a triple-double, scoring 11 points, securing 9 rebounds, and assisting on 9 baskets. Freshman Ezra Oliver added 11 points and junior Austin Webster contributed 10 points. The Cards couldn't rely on their talent to faceoff against Lincoln County, who was a veteran-laden team. The Cards will try to bounceback Thursday against Russell County at home.

Elijah Myers

Posted Jan 3/14 - Cards Triumph Over Strong Region Foe Etown

Inclement weather almost cancelled the rescheduled game that featured the Cards against the Elizabethtown Panthers. Almost. The Cardinals did not allow poor weather conditions affect their play. Even matching up against Etown, a team ranked highly in the region and the state, did not distract the Cardinals from their goal of victory. After a heavily contested first half, that saw Cardinal starters Caleb Wigginton, Austin Webster, and Quentin Goodin struggle with foul trouble, the Cards trailed 28-27. In their place, the Cardinal bench provided a spark and held their own against most of the Elizabethtown starters. Also, the Cardinals welcomed freshman David Sloan back to action after an extended absence due to an ankle injury. After the intermission, Coach Gatewood's squad dominated the game until the final whistle. With a 46-point 2nd half, the Cards were able to push past Etown and secure a 12-point victory. In his return, Sloan led the Cards in scoring with 16 points along with a 5 assist and 0 turnover performance. Goodin added 15 points and 9 assists while Wigginton tallied 15 points and 7 rebounds. Webster totalled 8 points and 8 rebounds and the fifth Cardinal starter, Ezra Oliver, contributed 9 points and 4 assists. The Cardinals played extremely unselfish basketball, with 18 team assists as well as Wigginton and sophomore Devin Rafferty each taking a charge early in the 4th quarter. The 73-61 win is the best win of the season for the Cardinals and their performance backed up the hype surrounding the team. Saturday the Cardinals will travel to Lexington Catholic High School to compete against Lincoln County in the Goodfellas Pizzeria National Shootout at 8 p.m.

Elijah Myers

After dropping the first round game of the CHS Holiday Classic against Holy Cross of Louisville, the Cards recovered to triumph over Butler County and Washington County to finish 5th place in the tournament. The Cardinals (9-3) played the tournament without starting guard David Sloan, who is still recovering from an ankle injury that has sidelined Sloan six of the last seven games. In their first round loss to Holy Cross, forward Caleb Wigginton racked up 23 points on 10 of 17 shooting while guard Quentin Goodin scored 20 points and dished out 11 assists. Freshmen guards Ezra Oliver and Tyler Franklin provided a lift as well, as the guards combined for 16 points and 5 steals. The Cards looked flat in their 72-66 defeat and were outrebounded by the smaller Holy Cross. The Cards bounced back the next afternoon with a 91-81 victory over Butler County. Wigginton and Goodin tallied 30 points a piece, season-highs for both. Wigginton came close to a double-double, pulling down 9 rebounds while Goodin also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists to his stuffed stat line. Oliver contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Austin Webster recorded 11 points. In the third day of action, the Cardinals faced Washington County, in a rematch of the first game of the season. The 5th place game was slightly closer than the 58-point drubbing from earlier in the season, but the Cards displayed the same dominance. Goodin led the Cards in scoring with 19 points while Wigginton accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Webster narrowly missed another double-double for the season, scoring 9 points and pulling down 9 rebounds. Guard Brady Turpin added 7 points and Oliver assisted on 6 baskets. With the 63-40 win, the Cards moved to 9-3 on the season. Goodin was named to the All-Tournament team and Wigginton was selected for the All-Academic team. The Cardinals will continue action against the Elizabethtown Panthers in the first game of 2014 on January 2 at 7:30.

Elijah Myers

The Cards just fall short in the Championship game of the North Laurel Legacy Nissan Tournament in London, KY against Cordia, 63-62, after defeating Williamsburg, 79-59, and Pickett County, TN, 77-65 in the first and second rounds. Forward Caleb Wigginton and guard Quentin Goodin were selected to the All-Tournament Team after posting great individual performances throughout the tournament. With the tournament results, the Cards move to 7-2 on the season. In the opening round, the Cards matched up against Williamsburg and rolled to a 20-point victory. Goodin scored 25 points, including a 3 for 3 performance from behind the arc, while earning 6 steals and 4 rebounds. Wigginton chalked up 23 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Austin Webster added 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ezra Oliver chipped in 7 points and 8 assists in the victory. With the absence of David Sloan in the lineup, freshman Tyler Franklin came off the bench and contributed 8 points. The next night, the Cards faced off against Tennessee Class A state champs Pickett County and secured a 12-point win. The used a 26-16 final frame to pull away from their opponents. Goodin led the way again, scoring 24 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and assisting on 6 buckets. Wigginton logged 19 points and 8 rebounds while Webster added 9 points and 5 rebounds. The semifinal marked the return of freshman David Sloan after missing two games with an ankle knock, but the guard still seemed to be bothered by the injury. In the championship game, the Cards battled against Cordia from Hazard, KY. The hard-fought game saw the Cards lose by a point. Not much separated the teams throughout the game and the Cards had chances at the end of the game to pull off the win against the thirteenth ranked team in the state, but could not convert their oppurtunities. Wigginton totalled 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Cardinals in their effort. Goodin added 20 points and 4 assists, but was straddled with 3 early fouls. Sloan scored 7 points, but still didn't seem to be at full strength. In the match-up, Wigginton surpassed the 1500-point mark and Goodin passed the 1000-point mark for their Taylor County careers. After earning second place in this tournament, the Cards will take off for Christmas and pick back up in the Campbellsville High School Holiday Classic, starting the day after Christmas.

Elijah Myers

Posted Dec 23/13 - Cards Slay the Dragons

The Taylor County Cardinals started their Christmas break in excellent fashion, triumphing over the Green County Dragons, 93-67. The Cards started slowly, but turned up the heat and stretched the game out in the third quarter. Playing without freshman David Sloan who was out due to an ankle sprain, the Cardinals compensated by having five-double digit scorers and shooting 75.6% on a season-high 45 free throw attempts as a team. Junior Austin Webster played a great game, scoring a season-high 16 points and pulling down 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Senior Caleb Wigginton had his best long-range shooting performance, knocking down 3 of 6 from outside and totalling 21 points, leading the Cards in scoring. Sophomore Quentin Goodin flirted with a triple-double, as the guard added 19 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds with complete control of the backcourt with Sloan out. Sophomore Devin Rafferty put in a season-high 16 points and brought down 8 rebounds while freshman Ezra Oliver scored 15 points and robbed the ball 4 times. The team made it to the free throw line an outstanding 45 times, converting 34 of the attempts in one of their best efforts from the charity stripe all season. The Cards advance to 5-1 on the season and begin Christmas tournament play Saturday in the North Laurel Legacy Nissan Tournament.

Elijah Myers

Posted Dec 18/13 - Cardinals Punish Eagles of Bethlehem

After suffering their first loss of the season, the Taylor County boys basketball team came back with a vengeance. Directly in their path were the Eagles of Bethlehem and the Cards did not hold back in the 68-33 win. After a slow start by both teams, the Cards picked up the pace and extended their lead to 33-13 at the half way point. Fueling the the Cards to victory was guard Quentin Goodin. With an assistant coach from the University of Kentucky in attendance, Goodin gave an impressive showing with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 assists. To go along with his dominant performance, Goodin hammered home 3 dunks in fast break situations. David Sloan added 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in the rout while Austin Webster contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds. Caleb Wigginton dominated the glass, bringing down 11 rebounds while chipping in 9 points. With the 35-point blowout, the Cardinals move to 4-1 on the season and will face off against the Green County Dragons Thursday night at 8 ET before starting their Christmas tournaments over the holiday break.

Elijah Myers

After a district win against Adair County on Friday night, the Taylor County Cardinals traveled to Louisville to play Richmond High School at Iroquois High School. The highly ranked team from Indiana pulled out a narrow 62-58 victory against the Cardinals. Foul trouble and a lack of depth plagued the Cards. Freshman David Sloan scored 21 points and sophomore Quentin Goodin chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Senior Caleb Wigginton added 11 points but was unable to get into a rhythm due to foul trouble. The trio of Sloan, Goodin, and Wigginton accounted for all but seven of the Cards 58 points. Most of the Cardinals spent the night in a precarious foul situation, as the team totaled 21 fouls for the game. With the loss, the team falls to 3-1 on the season. The Cardinals will return home this week to play Bethlehem Tuesday night and Green County Thursday night.

Elijah Myers

Posted Dec 16/13 - Cards Roll Against Indians

Friday the 13th brought bad luck to the Adair County Indians in the form of the visiting Taylor County Cardinals, as the Cards finished the game strong, leaving John Burr Memorial with a lopsided 68-44 victory. With the win, the Cards move to 2-0 in the district and are at the top of the early season district standings. The game was close throughout the first three quarters, but Coach Richard Gatewood's team used a 21-7 fourth quarter to shut down the Indians. Sophomore Quentin Goodin led the way with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Goodin attacked the rim all night, scoring on lay-ups and finding his way to the free throw line. The guard converted all 6 of his attempts. Caleb Wigginton contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds while junior forward Austin Webster hustled to earn 9 points and 8 rebounds. Freshmen duo David Sloan and Ezra Oliver added to the stats with Sloan scoring 13 points and Oliver racking up 7 assists and 6 steals. Assistant Coach Tim Peterson also performed well for the Cards. The win pushed the Cardinals season record to 3-0 before playing a team from across the river in Indiana's Richmond High School on Saturday night.

Elijah Myers

The first Battle of the Birds of the 2013-14 season ended in an 81-44 blowout of Campbellsville by the home Cards. Campbellsville controlled the tempo and made the game sloppy, resulting in a tie at 15 after the first quarter. With the start of the second quarter, Richard Gatewood's squad picked up the pace and jumped out to a sizable lead. The second quarter marked the return of forward Caleb Wigginton from injury and the senior did not disappoint. After scoring his first basket of the season off of a lay-up, Wigginton flushed away a missed lay-up on the fast break that changed the scope of the game. Using a 27-point second quarter and a 25-point third quarter, the Cardinals wrapped the game up quickly. Guards Quentin Goodin and Brady Turpin led the Cards in scoring with 16 apiece, while guard David Sloan contributed 15. Wigginton scored 12 in his return and freshman Ezra Oliver also added 11, giving the Cards five double digit scorers. Turpin, however, stole the show as the senior guard came off the bench knocking down 4 of 5 from deep, assisting on 5 baskets, and stripping the ball 4 times. The 81-44 victory is the first win for Coach Richard Gatewood in the series. The Cardinals will continue district play tonight at Adair County at 8 ET.

Elijah Myers

Posted Dec 4/13 - Cards Dismantle Commanders in Season Opener

The new look Taylor County Cardinals boys basketball team opened up season play at home with a lop-sided victory against the visiting Commanders of Washington County. The Richard Gatewood regime began with a 79-21 win. Freshman David Sloan starred in his debut as the guard scored 19 points, collected 4 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. Sophomore guard Quentin Goodin chipped in 17 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals to go along with 3 thunderous dunks, one of which was an alley-oop from Sloan. Junior forward Austin Webster and sophomore forward Devin Rafferty gave excellent effort for the Cards. Webster shot 6 for 7 from the field and added 2 free throws for a total of 14 in addition to 7 rebounds while Rafferty scored 7 points, going a team-best 5 for 6 from the charity stripe, while also leading the team in rebounds with 10. Another freshman, Ezra Oliver scored 9 with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in his first game for the Cards. Senior guard Brady Turpin shot perfect for the night, going 1 for 1 from 3, 1 for 1 from the field, and 2 for 2 from the free throw line. Fan favorite, John "Chow" Chewning gave the fans their monies worth as he banged in the post and answered the call from the student section. The contest was hardly in doubt from the start, as Taylor County jumped on Washington County from the start, posting a 25-4 margin after the first quarter and 52-10 at the half. With under a minute left in the 1st half, Sloan scored 11 straight points in a span of 20 seconds to push the Cardinal halftime break to 42. This is the first step for a Cards team that has high aspirations for the season, especially once the squad returns senior Caleb Wigginton and sophomore Justice Gregory from injury. The Cards will close the week of play with a home game against region power Elizabethtown on Friday night at 7:30.

Elijah Myers

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