Powell County sophomore Morguson shines in 86-68 win over Perry County Central

Morguson scores 29 points and dishes 12 assists as Pirates take down regional foe

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Powell County sophomore guard Conner Morguson had a standout performance, scoring 29 points and dishing 12 assists in his team's 86-68 victory over Perry County Central. Morguson, who recently received his first Division I offer from Fairfield, led the Pirates to the win, which keeps them atop the 14th Region standings.

Why it matters

Morguson is part of a stacked 2028 class of Kentucky guards that includes other top prospects like Josh Lindsay, Jordan Mitchell, and Austin Sears. His breakout performance against a regional rival showcases his scoring ability and elite passing skills, further cementing his status as one of the state's top young talents.

The details

Morguson poured in 29 points and 12 assists to lead Powell County to the 86-68 win over Perry County Central. He also broke the school's single-game three-point record with 11 made threes in the game prior. Teammate Bryson Edwards matched Morguson's 29 points, making just two misses all game. Powell County overcame an early 15-8 deficit, erupting for a 15-2 run in the second quarter to take the lead and then pulling away with a 27-point third quarter.

  • Morguson recently received his first Division 1 offer from Fairfield.
  • Morguson broke Powell County's single-game three-point record with 11 made threes just a game before.

The players

Conner Morguson

A sophomore guard for Powell County who poured in 29 points and 12 assists in the win. He recently received his first Division 1 offer from Fairfield and broke his school's single-game three-point record in the previous game.

Bryson Edwards

A Powell County teammate of Morguson who matched his 29 points, making just two misses all game.

Josh Crowe

The head coach of Powell County, who praised Morguson's IQ and vision, comparing his passing ability to a quarterback.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to prove this region that we're number one, and we're going to Rupp.”

— Conner Morguson (on3.com)

“It makes the game a whole lot easier to be teammates with Bryson. You throw it up to him and he'll catch it, he'll get three if you need one. He does whatever it takes.”

— Conner Morguson (on3.com)

“We just re-emphasize that with the guys at halftime, that third quarter we own. If we can win the third quarter and stretch it out, then we know we can wear them down and win the game.”

— Josh Crowe, Powell County head coach (on3.com)

What’s next

The Pirates will look to continue their strong season and make a run at the 14th Region championship, which they have won only twice before in 1974 and 2003.

The takeaway

Conner Morguson's standout performance against a regional rival showcases his potential as one of Kentucky's top young guards, further cementing his status in a stacked 2028 class and making him a player to watch as the season progresses.