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Covington Today
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Alleghany Defeats Riverheads 70-41 on Senior Night
Cougars protect the ball and move it efficiently in Shenandoah District home victory
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Alleghany High School's boys basketball team earned a decisive 70-41 victory over Riverheads on Senior Night, protecting the ball with just 7 turnovers and assisting on 10 of their 14 first-half field goals to build an early lead. Talyn Elliott scored 13 of his 15 points before halftime, while Des Jordan added 14 points and Kevin Worley chipped in 13. The Alleghany junior varsity also won their game 43-30.
Why it matters
This was an important Shenandoah District home win for Alleghany, who improved their overall record to 13-6 and district record to 10-3 on the season. The team's ability to limit turnovers and share the ball effectively was key to their success in this Senior Night victory.
The details
Alleghany protected the ball well, turning it over just 7 times, and assisted on 10 of their 14 first-half field goals to build an early lead over Riverheads. Talyn Elliott led the Cougars with 15 points, 13 of which came before halftime, while Des Jordan added 14 points and Kevin Worley chipped in 13. Jordan and Bubby Entsminger each recorded 6 assists. Alleghany's junior varsity also won their game 43-30.
- The game was played on February 14, 2026.
The players
Talyn Elliott
Scored 15 points for Alleghany, with 13 coming in the first half.
Des Jordan
Scored 14 points for Alleghany.
Kevin Worley
Scored 13 points for Alleghany.
Bubby Entsminger
Recorded 6 assists for Alleghany.
Jaxon Brewster
Led Alleghany's junior varsity team with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in their 43-30 win.
The takeaway
Alleghany's ability to protect the ball, share the ball effectively, and get contributions from multiple players was key to their decisive victory over Riverheads on Senior Night. The win improves their overall and district records, setting them up well for the remainder of the season.
