The strongest athlete and best defender on the court, Beaty showed his physical dominance to help Clinton County cruise to an opening round victory here in Owensboro. Beaty is a quick athlete in transition and had a couple easy coast to coast finishes in transition. After missing his first few 3-point attempts, Beaty knocked down a transition 3-pointer on the wing to help get momentum back with Clinton County after Evangel Christian made their biggest push of the game. Clinton County also handled the zone trapping defense of Evangel Christian well and Beaty was the recipient of a couple easy layups from crisp passes by his teammates. In the fourth quarter, Beaty had a breakaway slam dunk to extend a lead and put the icing on the cake for Clinton County.

Will Beaty Will Beaty 6'3" | SG/SF Clinton County | 2026 State KY was a key contributor to Clinton County’s historic run last season, averaging 12.3 points per game while leading the team in made three-pointers with 46. A reliable perimeter shooter with a smooth release, Beaty combines size and shooting ability to create matchup problems for opponents. He’s a capable on-ball defender with quick hands, and he consistently makes plays in transition, where he finishes with confidence. His versatility on both ends of the floor and his ability to stretch defenses make him a valuable asset for any program.

Coming off the bench Beaty provided instant offense with a couple catch and shoot 3-pointers, some easy buckets off turnovers and a powerful slam dunk on the fast break after jumping a passing lane. A multi-sport standout for Clinton County, Beaty provides a different level of explosiveness athletically and thrives in transition. It’s a good thing Clinton County has the unselfish teammates to pass it ahead to Beaty after steals and defensive rebounds.