2017MOECCB

Moeller (OH) vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School

Park Hills, KY

December 12, 2017

Moeller coach Carl Kremer started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jeremiah Davenport, 6-5 Jr. Alec Pfriem, 6-11 Sr. Jaxson Hayes, 5-11 Sr. Isaiah Payton, and 6-3 Sr. Carlos Garcia.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-8 Jr. Nick Thelen, 6-5 Jr. Jack Davin, 7-1 Sr. Jake Walter, 5-10 Sr. Aiden Ruthsatz, and 6-4 Sr. CJ Frederick.

Covington Catholic earned a hard fought 58-53 victory over Moeller (OH).  The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Covington Catholic shot 55.9% from the field including seven of 12 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Moeller turnovers.  Moeller shot 40% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Fighting Crusaders connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Covington Catholic turnovers.

CJ Frederick led Covington Catholic with 23 points including four three point baskets.  Aiden Ruthsatz added 15 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Jack Walter chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Jeremiah Davenport led Moeller with 17 points and five rebounds.  Isaiah Payton added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Jaxson Hayes recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Moeller (OH),11.8.17.17.53

Covington Catholic,9,14,23,12,58

Moeller (OH) – Davenport 17, Pfriem 3, Hayes 9, Payton 14, Garcia 2, White 1, McCracken 2, Shipp 5.

Covington Catholic (58) – N. Thelen 8, Davin 0, Walter 10, Ruthsatz 15, Frederick 23, AJ Mayer 2.

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.