Topic: Basketball
2014LCAPLD
Lexington Christian Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
December 16, 2014
Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Matt Rose, 6-8 Sr. Drew Trimble, 6-4 Sr. Benton Nighbert, 6-5 8th Grade Kyle Rode, and 6-6 So. Tre King. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-4 Jr. Darius Williams, 6-2 So. Taveion Hollingsworth, 6-3 Jr. Justin Kelley, 6-0 Jr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-1 Sr. PJ Corio.
Lexington Christian Academy trailed 43-36 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 71-62 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar. LCA shot 40.9% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 33 of 41 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 PLD turnovers. PLD shot 42.9% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 12 of 27 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 LCA turnovers.
Matt Rose led a balanced LCA scoring attack with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Rode added 11 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Drew Trimble also scored 11 points. Tre King chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Drew Schacht also scored 10 points. Benton Nighbert recorded eight points and six rebounds.
Darius Williams led PLD with 26 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Taveion Hollingsworth added 17 points and six rebounds. Jordan Lewis pulled down 13 rebounds.
Lexington Christian Academy,9,8,19,35,71
Paul Laurence Dunbar,17,16,10,19,62
Lexington Christian Academy (71) – Rose 14, Trimble 11, Nighbert 8, Rode, 11, King 10, Schacht 10, Stein 3, Hill 4.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (62) – Williams 26, Hollingsworth 17, Kelley 2, Lewis 2, Corio 8, Penney 3, Baker 2, Clark 2.
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.