2014LAFCLAY

Lafayette vs. Clay County (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Championship)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 21, 2014

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Dee Givens, 5-8 Fr. Caroline Bennett, 5-9 Jr. Aisha Conwell, 5-1 So. Lataya Winn, and 5-11 So. Kiara Pankins.  (Note: 6-4 Sr. Ashante Thomas was not available to play today due to an injury in the Boyle County game).  Clay County coach James Burchell countered with 5-8 Jr. Kelli Roberts, 5-7 Jr. Kashia Jackson, 6-0 Sr. Courtney Woods, 5-5 Sr. Ajaycia Cotton, and 5-6 7^th Grade Kaylee Mathis.

Clay County defeated Lafayette 51-47 to capture the championship.  Clay County shot 43.6% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 30.8% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Generals connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Clay County turnovers.

Ajaycia Cotton led Clay County with 25 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Courtney Woods added nine points, 11 rebounds, and three steals.  Kelli Roberts chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds.

Dee Givens led Lafayette with 20 points and five rebounds.  Kiara Pankins added 16 points and four rebounds. 

Lafayette,8,4,18,17,47

Clay County,8,13,14,16,51

Lafayette (47) – Givens 20, Bennett 2, A. Conwell 2, L. Winn 0, Pankins 16, Powell 4, Pruner 3.

Clay County (51) – K. Roberts 9, K. Jackson 0, Woods 9, Cotton 25, K. Mathis 4, Phillips 4.

All Tournament Team – Liza Tibbs (Dixie Heights), Asia Sims (Bourbon County), Emma Young (East Jessamine), Tiffany Meadows (Prestonsburg), Alex Hibbs (Presentation), Kelley Freeman (Madison Southern), Lindsey Johns (Madison Central), Emmie Harris (Boyle County), Lataya Winn (Lafayette), Dee Givens (Lafayette), Kelli Roberts (Clay County), Courtney Woods (Clay County), and Ajaycia Cotton MVP (Clay County).

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game and to Berea Coach Brittany Calhoun for the hospitality extended this week.

2014BOYLEMADCEN

Boyle County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (3^rd Place)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 21, 2014

Boyle County coach Greg Edwards started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kalin Bottoms, 5-8 Jr. Marlee Smith, 5-10 So. Emmie Harris, 5-5 Jr. Allison Hall, and 5-6 Fr. Danielle Roney.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 6-0 So. Mallie Cornett, 5-10 So. Lindsey Johns, 5-9 Sr. Ravin Cain, 5-5 Jr. Emily Willoughby, and 5-8 So. Kasi Schneid.

Boyle County defeated Madison Central by a score of 54-50.  The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in this game.  Boyle County shot 28.1% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  The Lady Rebels connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 20 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 41.9% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Boyle county turnovers.

Emmie Harris led Boyle County with 32 points, five rebounds, and six steals.  Kalin Bottoms added nine points, eight rebounds, and four steals.  Danielle Roney pulled down eight rebounds.

Lindsey Johns led Madison Central with 27 points, six assists, and three assists.  Ravin Cain added 10 points and 11 rebounds.  Mallie Cornett recorded seven points and six blocked shots.

Boyle County,13,17,10,14,54

Madison Central,20,13,7,10,50

Boyle County (54) – Bottoms 9, Smith 5, Harris 32, Hall 5, Roney 3.

Madison Central (50) – Cornett 7, Johns 27, Cain 10, Willoughby 2, Schneid 4.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2014MADCENCLAY

Madison Central vs. Clay County (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Semifinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 20, 2014

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Mallie Cornett, 5-10 So. Lindsey Johns, 5-9 Sr. Ravin Cain, 5-5 Jr. Emily Willoughby, and 5-8 So. Kasi Schneid.  Clay County coach James Burchell countered with 5-8 Jr. Kelli Roberts, 5-7 Jr. Kashia Jackson, 6-0 Sr. Courtney Woods, 5-5 Sr. Ajaycia Cotton, and 5-6 7^th Grade Kaylee Mathis.

Clay County took a 19-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 58-39 victory over Madison Central.  Clay County shot 52.4% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 30.4% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Clay County turnovers.

Ajaycia Cotton led Clay County with 17 points, eight assists, and four steals.  Courtney Woods also scored 17 points pulled down six rebounds.  Kelli Roberts recorded 12 points and eight rebounds.

Lindsey Johns led Madison Central with 15 points including three three point baskets.  Mallie Cornett pulled down seven rebounds.

Madison Central,9,12,10,8,39

Clay County,19,18,10,11,58

Madison Central (39) – Cornett 4, Johns 15, Cain 5, Willoughby 3, Schneid 5, Vance 1, Mack 3, Stanley 3.

Clay County (58) – Roberts 12, K. Jackson 0, Woods 17, Cotton 17, K. Mathis 6, Phillips 6.

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

2014LAFBOYLE

Lafayette vs. Boyle County (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Semifinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 20, 2014

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Dee Givens, 5-9 Jr. Aisha Conwell, 6-4 Sr. Ashanti Thomas, 5-1 So. Lataya Winn, and 5-11 So. Kiara Pankins.  Boyle County coach Greg Edwards countered with 5-9 Sr. Kalin Bottoms, 5-8 Jr. Marlee Smith, 5-10 So. Emmie Harris, 5-5 Jr. Allison Hall, and 5-6 Fr. Danielle Roney.

Lafayette defeated Boyle County by a score of 57-44.  Lafayette shot 44.2% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 16 Boyle County.  Boyle County shot 31.3% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers.

Dee Givens led Lafayette with 19 points, four assists, and four steals.  Kiara Pankins added 16 points and 13 rebounds.  Ashanti Thomas recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Emmie Harris led Boyle County with 23 points including three three point baskets ,eight rebounds, and six steals.  Kalin Bottoms added eight points and seven rebounds.

Lafayette,12,20,12,13,57

Boyle County,13,11,11,9,44

Lafayette (57) – Givens 19, A. Conwell 4, Thomas 10, L. Winn 2, Pankins 16, Powell 6.

Boyle County (44) – Bottoms 8, Smith 4, Harris 23, Hall 3, Roney 4, Edmiston 2.

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

2014DHMADCEN

Dixie Heights vs. Madison Central (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Quarterfinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 20, 2014

Dixie Heights coach Tara Smith started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Brooke Davis, 6-0 Jr. Jenna Bluemlein, 6-3 Sr. Liza Tibbs, 5-5 So. Kylie Brock, and 5-5 So. Riley East.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 6-0 So. Mallie Cornett, 5-10 So. Lindsey Johns, 5-9 Sr. Ravin Cain, 5-5 Jr. Emily Willoughby, and 5-8 So. Kasi Schneid.

Madison Central defeated Dixie Heights by a score of 33-30.  The score was tied four times and there were six lead changes in this game.  Madison Central shot 25.6% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Dixie Heights turnovers.  Dixie Heights shot 25% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and did not score off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Emily Willoughby led Madison Central with 12 points and six rebounds.  Lindsey Johns added nine points and four rebounds.  Ravin Cain chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.  Mallie Cornett pulled down six rebounds and blocked five shots.

Liza Tibbs led Dixie Heights with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-7 Fr. Caroline Buddenberg added six points.

Dixie Heights,10,4,6,10,30

Madison Central,7,6,9,11,33

Dixie Heights (30) – Davis 4, Bluemlein 0, Tibbs 14, Brock 4, East 2, Buddenberg 6.

Madison Central (33) – Cornett 2, Johns 9, Cain 7, Willoughby 12, Schneid 0, Vance 3.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2014CLAYEJESS

Clay County vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Quarterfinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 20, 2014

Clay County defeated East Jessamine by a score of 69-36.  Clay County shot 22 of 36 from 2-point range and six of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 11 of 35 from 2-point range and three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

5-5 Sr. Ajaycia Cotton led Clay County with 24 points including three three point baskets.  5-8 Jr. Kelli Roberts added 20 points on 10 of 13 from the field and pulled down nine rebounds.  5-7 7^th Grade Kaylee Mathis recorded nine points and 6-0 Sr. Courtney Woods pulled down eight rebounds.

5-8 Sr. Sarah Rainwater, 6-0 Sr. Savannah Carr, and 5-10 Jr. Emma Young led East Jessamine with eight, eight, and seven points respectively.

Clay County (69) – Cotton 24, Roberts 20, Woods 4, K. Mathis 9, Phillips 6, Mills 2, Napier 4.

East Jessamine (36) – Rainwater 8, Carr 8, Young 7, Landversicht 4, Haddix 2, Harrison 2, Atkerson 2, Poor 2, Hatfield 1.

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for today’s game.

2014LAFMADSOUTH

Lafayette vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Quarterfinal)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 20, 2014

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Dee Givens, 5-9 Jr. Aisha Conwell, 6-4 Sr. Ashanti Thomas, 5-1 So. Lataya Winn, and 5-11 So. Kiara Pankins.  Madison Southern coach Summer Simmons countered with 5-9 Jr. Briana Lanham, 5-10 Sr. Rachel Ramey, 5-11 So. Marley Lawson, 5-4 Sr. Kelley Freeman, and 5-10 Sr. Kristen Hayes.

5-8 Fr. Caroline Bennett nailed a three point basket late in the game to give Lafayette a 61-58 victory over Madison Southern.  Lafayette took a 36-24 early in the third quarter but Madison Southern battled back behind the relentless penetration to the rim by Kristen Hayes and the relentless pounding of the offensive boards by Briana Lanham.  There were six lead changes and two ties in this game.  This was a hotly contested game with Ashanti Thomas, Dee Givens, and Kendyl Powell fouling out for Lafayette and three technical fouls being assessed on the two teams.

Lafayette shot 36.8% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 31% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Dee Givens led Lafayette with 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Kiara Pankins added 15 points and six rebounds.  Ashanti Thomas recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-8 So. Kendyl Powell chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.

Kristen Hayes led Madison Southern with 20 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Briana Lanham added 19 points including two three point baskets and 16 rebounds.  Marley Lawson and Rachel Ramey chipped in with nine and seven points respectively.

Lafayette,18,15,10,18,61

Madison Southern,12,12,16,18,58

Lafayette (61) – Givens 17, A. Conwell 4, Thomas 11, L. Winn 2, Pankins 15, Bennett 3, Powell 9.

Madison Southern (58) – Lanham 19, Ramey 7, Lawson 9, Freeman 0, Hayes 20, Parms 3.

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

2014MIDLAF

Middlesboro vs. Lafayette (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 19, 2014

Middlesboro coach Ron Edwards started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Bailey Brunsma, 5-6 Jr. Laura Durham, 5-10 Jr. Lauren Spurlock, 5-4 Jr. Bailey Hensley, and 5-7 Fr. Hannah Warren.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 6-0 Sr. Dee Givens, 5-9 Jr. Aisha Conwell, 6-4 Sr. Ashanti Thomas, 5-1 So. Lataya Winn, and 5-11 So. Kiara Pankins.

Lafayette raced out to a 25-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-16 victory over Middlesboro.  Lafayette shot 47.9% from the field including two of six from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 27 Middlesboro turnovers.  Middlesboro shot 23.1% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jackets connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored five points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Aisha Conwell led Lafayette with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Dee Givens added 11 points and seven steals.  Ashanti Thomas chipped in with 10 points.

Hannah Warren led Middlesboro with five points.  Bailey Brunsma added four points and Lauren Spurlock pulled down five rebounds.

Middlesboro,2,4,4,6,16

Lafayette,25,17,7,6,55

Middlesboro (16) – Brunsma 4, Durham 0, Spurlock 1, Hensley 0, Warren 5, Millett 2, Poe 2, Woody 2.

Lafayette (55) – Givens 11, A. Conwell 13, Thomas 10, L. Winn 2, Pankins 6, Pruner 3, I. Conwell 4, Powell 6.

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

2014GARMADCEN

Garrard County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 19, 2014

Garrard County coach Scott Latham started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Madison Davis, 5-9 Sr. Hannah Contini, 5-10 So. Sis Logan, 5-6 So. Maddy Day, and 5-7 Jr. Randa Morris.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-10 So. Lindsey Johns, 5-9 Sr. Ravin Cain, 6-0 So. Mallie Cornett, 5-5 Jr. Emily Willoughby, and 5-8 So. Kasi Schneid.

Madison Central trailed 20-19 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Garrard County by a score of 33-28.  There were eight lead changes and 10 ties in this game.  Neither team could find the basket today as Madison Central shot 11.8% from the field and Garrard shot 16.7%.  There were a total of 46 fouls and 58 free throws attempted in the game.

Madison Central shot 11.8%  from the field including one of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored nine points off 20 Garrard County turnovers.  Garrard County shot 16.7% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc.  The Lady Lions connected on 16 of 30 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 Madison Central turnovers.

Mallie Cornett led Madison Central with 12 points including 10 of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, eight blocked shots, and three steals.  Ravin Cain added seven points and eight rebounds.  Lindsey Johns pulled down eight rebounds.

Sis Logan led Garrard County with nine points and four rebounds.  Maddy Day added six points and four rebounds.

Garrard County,5,5,10,8,28

Madison Central,6,4,9,14,33

Garrard County (28) – Davis 2, Contini 0, Logan 9, Day 6, Morris 2, Hocker 4, Montgomery 1, Patrick 4.

Madison Central (33) – Johns 3, Cain 7, Cornett 12, Willoughby 5, Schneid 2, Vance 2, Vanover 2.

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

2014 BOURBONCLAY

Bourbon County vs. Clay County (Girls)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 19, 2014

Clay County defeated Bourbon County by a score of 55-48.  Clay County shot 12 of 25 from 2-point range and five of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 16 of 33 from 2-point range and two of four from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on 10 of 26 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 23 turnovers.

5-5 Sr. Ajaycia Cotton led Clay County with 27 points including 11 of 12 free throws.  5-9 8^th Grade Summer Parker added nine points.  5-8 Jr. Kelli Roberts pulled down 10 rebounds.

5-8 Sr. Asia Sims led Bourbon County with 18 points.  6-1 Fr. Chariss Wilson added 12 points 5-10 Jr. Haleigh Yazell chipped in with nine points.

Bourbon County (48) – Sims 18, Wilson 12, Yazell 9, Mason 3, King 2, Taylor 2, Machal 2.

Clay County (55) – Cotton 27, Roberts 4, Woods 6, Kaylee Mathis 6, Phillips 3, Parker 9.

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for tonight’s game.