MT. STERLING — On Monday night, Montgomery County had an atypical win over Powell County. With one minute left until halftime, Powell County coaches and players walked off the court and headed to the locker room to gather their belongings before getting on the bus and heading home.
With 6:50 left in the second quarter, an altercation broke out, leading to players shoving each other. The players on the Powell County bench entered the playing floor. By rule, those who left the bench were disqualified from the contest. Montgomery County had one player disqualified who was involved in the altercation. Powell County had just six players left in the game after the disqualifications.
With one minute until halftime, a loose ball after a free throw led to another technical foul. Then, Powell County coaches decided to walk off the floor, ending the game. The score at the time was 46-23.
10thRegion.com has contacted the KHSAA for a statement and clarification on forfeiture/policies on failure to complete a contest.
With one minute left until halftime down 46-23, Powell County walked off the court and forfeited their game vs. Montgomery County. pic.twitter.com/3mZNuuhiUs
— 10thRegion.com (@TenthRegion) January 28, 2025
Earlier in the second quarter after an altercation between players, Powell County’s entire bench except for one player was ejected for leaving the bench and coming on to the playing floor. pic.twitter.com/gNmfJmWubm
— 10thRegion.com (@TenthRegion) January 28, 2025
