The Bombers are coming off a win against CCA on the road and a loss to a tough veteran Butler County squad that is off to a scorching 4-0 start on the year with wins over quality programs. The Bombers look to get back on track tonight against Hickman County that is 2-1 on the season with wins over St. Mary and Livingston County. This is a team that brings back three of their top players from last season in Kelen Johnson, Eli Prince, and Zach Ward. Kelen Johnson is a strong guard that is extremely hard to prevent getting to the rim and is averaging 20 points per game. Eli Prince is a walking double/double and is a good passer, rebounder, and crafty scorer. Ward brings dead eye shooting to compliment the Johnson and Prince duo.

The Bombers are led by Freshman Jace Birney. He’s off to a hot start averaging 18 points per game thus far against a tough opening schedule in Marshall, Caldwell, & Butler County. Keaton Overstreet and Phillip Duncan will be relied upon to maintain order in the paint tonight, as Eli Prince is a handful inside. Coach Holder stated, “Our guys are excited to get the opportunity to compete tonight on our home floor against a team that in the last four contest, three have been extremely close. That includes a buzzer beater here that our guys haven’t forgotten. I’m looking forward to watching them compete tonight for our student body, our teachers, our community, and for one another.”

The Bombers will be in action again on Friday night when they go on the road to square off with the St. Mary Vikings. At this time it will be a JV boys, VG, VB triple header with a 4:45 first game time.

Ballard Memorial Bombers

#3  Jace Birney                        He’s averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds per game

#0  Jam Barber                       He’s making his way back after missing last season and averaging 8.5 points and 4 rebounds per contest. 

Hickman County Falcons

#24  Kelen Johnson                 He’s averaging 20 points and 5 rebounds per contest.

#34  Eli Prince                         He’s averaging 10 points and 8 rebounds per contest.