MAYSVILLE, KY – Mason County rolled in the 10th Region Tournament opener vs. Nicholas County.  The home-standing Royals led at halftime 59-28; by 31 points.  Braylon Hamilton had a career high 30 points, and tied the school record for most threes in a game. Mason County made 16 threes total on 33 attempts.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Mason County 107, Nicholas County 56
Location: The Fieldhouse, Mason County
Records: Mason County (28-5), Nicholas County (11-22)
(10th Region Boys Basketball Tournament – First Round

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

— Braylon Hamilton (M) made 6 threes in the first half and 10 for the game, scoring 30 points.
— Riley Mastin (M) scored 15 points with 9 rebounds.
— Terrell Henry (M) had 13 points and 5 rebounds.
— KG Walton (M) had 7 assists.
— Wyatt Clark (N) scored 22 points.
— Mason County was 16/33 from three (48.5%) for 48 of their points.
— Mason County won the rebounding battle 22-13.
— Mason County had 35 defensive stops.

UP NEXT

Mason County will face the winner of Campbell County/Paris in the semifinals of the 10th Region Tournament on Monday at 6:00pm.

Nicholas County’s season ends at 11-22, but they had their first tournament appearance since 2013.  They lose three seniors: Jordan Banks, Jesse Jones, and Andrew Watkins.