Topic: Basketball
2014SCOTTLCA
Scott County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 11, 2014
Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Johnson, 6-2 Sr. Hines Jones, 6-4 So. Cooper Watts, 5-10 Sr. Jamel Banks, and 6-2 Sr. DJ Jenkins. Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Sr. Matt Rose, 6-5 8th Grade Kyle Rode, 6-4 Sr. Benton Nighbert, 6-0 Sr. John Stein, and 6-2 Jr. Trevor Hill.
Lexington Christian Academy trailed 26-23 at halftime but rallied in the second half to earn a 61-49 victory. The score was tied five times and there were five lead changes in the game. LCA shot 40% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 30% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 LCA turnovers.
Matt Rose led LCA with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Kyle Rode added 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Trevor Hill chipped in with 11 points and three steals.
DJ Jenkins led Scott County with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Hines Jones added 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Isaiah Johnson also scored 10 points.
Scott County,16,10,13,10,49
Lexington Christian Academy,7,16,19,19,61
Scott County (49) – Johnson 10, Jones 10, Watts 2, Banks 6, Jenkins 14, Hamilton 4, Washington 3.
Lexington Christian Academy (61) – Rose 33, Rode 11, Nighbert 0, Stein 6, Hill 11.
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.