Hopkinsville returns to play with rout of Caldwell County

The Hopkinsville Tigers built a 30-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and routed Caldwell County 78-47 in Princeton. Four players scored in double figures for Hopkinsville, with Alijah Watts leading the way with 19, Arthur McKnight followed with 13, Jamarcus Burks added 11 and Daisjuan Mercer pitched in 10 as the Tigers improved to 3-2 on the season.

Tripp Branch led Caldwell County with 21 points as the Tigers fell to 4-13. Hopkinsville is back in action tonight at McCracken County, with the First Financial Bank pregame show at 7:15 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP and whopam.com.