2014GRCWJESS

George Rogers Clark vs. West Jessamine (Boys)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Semifinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 29, 2014

George Rogers Clark coach Scott  Humphrey started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Jordan Menchen, 5-10 Sr. Damion King, 6-3 So. Jerryd Jones, 5-9 Sr. Malachi Israel, and 5-9 Jr. Jyles Anderson.  West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley countered with 6-4 Sr. Brooks Ely, 6-3 Jr. Siah Holifield, 6-4 Sr. Dalton Crouse, 6-0 Jr. Camron Seater, and 6-0 Sr. David McCorvey.

David McCorvey connected on one of two free throws with 17 seconds left in the game to give West Jessamine a 44-43 victory over George Rogers Clark.  6-1 So. Jordan Davis’ last second shot fell short for a chance for a GRC win.  West Jessamine shot 40.4% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Colts connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine GRC turnovers.  GRC shot 36.7% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers.

Brooks Ely led West Jessamine with 23 points and 12 rebounds.  David McCorvey added 11 points.  Dalton Crouse pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out seven assists.

Damion King led GRC with 21 points and three steals.  Jyles Anderson added six points and four rebounds.

George Rogers Clark,13,12,6,12,43

West Jessamine,16,6,15,7,44

George Rogers Clark (43) – Menchen 3, King 21, Jones 5, Israel 4, Anderson 6, Sharrock 2, Davis 2.

West Jessamine (44) – Ely 23, Holifield 4, Crouse 2, Seater 2, McCorvey 11, Cook 2.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.