Ryle breaks Boone hex

By Marc Hardin • Enquirer contributor • February 1, 2011

Seeding for the 33rd District boys' basketball tournament was established last week so Tuesday's showdown between district rivals Ryle and visiting Boone County was played for pride and the opportunity to build momentum. Score the latest round in favor of the Raiders, who avenged a season-opening loss to the Rebels with a 51-47 come-from-behind victory.

Score the latest round in favor of the Raiders, who avenged a season-opening loss to the Rebels with a 51-47 come-from-behind victory.

Ryle, the No. 2 seed, improved to 14-10 and won its fourth straight game. Boone County, seeded No. 1, dropped to 15-7.

Guard Zach Perkins drilled four 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 18 points while center Bobby Stauffer added 15 for Ryle.

"It's Boone County, a big rival. The kids get up for playing them no matter what," Ryle coach Alan Mullins said. "I thought we played good defense tonight. Todd Vollet is one of the best interior defenders up here and we relied on him so much."

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