2015DUNBARLAF

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

January 27, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Darius Williams, 6-2 So. Taveion Hollingsworth, 6-5 So. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Jr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-1 Sr. PJ Corio.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-2 Sr. Lucky Jackson, 5-10 So. Jajuante Carpenter, 6-5 Jr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Jr. Jaelin Jenkins, and 6-0 Jr. Harrison Lane.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lafayette by a score of 66-62.  Lafayette led 12-0 to start the game and led 29-25 at halftime.  Dunbar shot 45.2% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 58.5% from the floor including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Dunbar turnovers.

Darius Williams led Dunbar with 31 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds.  Taveion Hollingsworth added 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals. 

5-9 Jr. TJ Downey led Lafayette with 18 points including two three point baskets.  Harrison Lane added 13 points including two three point baskets.  Ross Jenkins recorded nine points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Lucky Jackson and 6-1 Jr. William Watkins each recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Dunbar,9,16,20,21,66

Lafayette,19,10,13,20,62

Dunbar (66) – Williams 31, Hollingsworth 21, Brown 1, Lewis 8, Corio 3, Herrin 2.

Lafayette (62) – Jackson 8, Carpenter 2, R. Jenkins 9, J. Jenkins 4, Lane 13, Downey 18, Watkins 8.

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

2015PLDLAF

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

January 27, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Sarah Bridenbaugh started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Nicole Armstrong, 5-10 So. Autumn Herriford, 6-0 Sr. Merissa Marrow, 5-4 Fr. Mashayla Cecil, and 5-4 Jr. Ezzy Ighodaro.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 6-0 Sr. Dee Givens, 5-8 So. Kendyl Powell, 6-4 Sr. Ashanti Thomas, 5-3 So. Lataya Winn, and 5-11 So. Kiara Pankins.

Lafayette raced out to an 18-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 62-33 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar.  Lafayette shot 48.1% from the field including six of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 18 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 28% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 Lafayette turnovers.

Dee Givens led Lafayette with 21 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Kiara Pankins added 18 points and nine rebounds.  Ashanti Thomas recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Lataya Winn chipped in with six points and five assists.

Nicole Armstrong led Dunbar with 12 points and five rebounds.  Merissa Marrow added nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Ezzy Ighodaro chipped in with eight points.

Dunbar,2,11,14,6,33

Lafayette,18,12,12,20,62

Dunbar (33) – Armstrong 12, Herriford 2, Marrow 9, Cecil 0, Ighodaro 8, Rosen 2.

Lafayette (62) – Givens 21, Powell 4, Thomas 13, L. Winn 6, Pankins 18.

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

2015ELIZLAR

Elizabethtown vs. LaRue County (Girls)

LaRue County High School

Hodgenville, KY

January 26, 2015

Elizabethtown coach Tim Mudd started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Erin Boley, 5-9 Sr. Darien Huff, 6-2 Sr. Reauna Cleaver, 5-5 So. Jada Stinson, and 5-7 Jr. Rachel Warden.  LaRue County coach Travis Wootton countered with 5-10 Fr. Presley Brown, 5-7 Jr. Delany Eastridge, 5-10 Sr. Alyson Yingling, 5-4 Fr. Mallory Williams, and 5-7 Fr. Sophie Akin.

Elizabethtown raced out to a 30-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 90-21 victory over LaRue County.  Elizabethtown shot 68.4% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Panthers connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 24 LaRue County turnovers.  LaRue County shot 24.1% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Elizabethtown turnovers.

Erin Boley led Elizabethtown with 26 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and five steals.  Boley was 11 of 13 from the field including two of two from beyond the arc, and two of two free throws.  Darien Huff added 17 points and six assists.  Jada Stinson chipped in with 15 points and four steals.  Reauna Cleaver recorded 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and seven steals.

Mallory Williams led LaRue County with eight points.  Alyson Yingling added seven points and six rebounds.

Elizabethtown,30,24,18,18,90

LaRue County,5,6,4,6,21

Elizabethtown (90) – Boley 26, Huff 17, Cleaver 11, Stinson 15, Warden 4, Bowling 5, Thomas 4, Deaton 3, Pfeiffer 5.

LaRue County (21) – Brown 2, Eastridge 0, Yingling 7, Williams 8, Akin 1, Warren 3.

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

2015BGREENACS

Bowling Green vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

Allen County-Scottsville High School

Scottsville, KY

January 26, 2015

Bowling Green coach LaVonda Johnson started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Keely Vincent, 5-7 Sr. Gabrielle Pruitt, 6-0 Jr. Tia Mia Matthews, 5-3 So. Peanut Martin, and 5-6 So. Heavyn Gray.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-11 Sr. Morgan Rich, 5-10 8^th Grade Sarah Sutton, 6-1 Sr. Holly Robinson, 5-7 Sr. Ashley King, and 5-8 Jr. Savannah Gregory.

Allen County-Scottsville outscored Bowling Green 26-14 in the second quarter on their way to a 76-67 victory.  Allen County-Scottsville shot 41.3% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Bowling Green turnovers.  Bowling Green shot 39.1% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Purples connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 20 Allen County-Scottsville turnovers.

Morgan Rich led Allen County-Scottsville with 30 points including three three point baskets, 16 rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots.  Savannah Gregory added 17 points and 11 rebounds.  Holly Robinson recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

5-10 Jr. Oneisha Turner led Bowling Green with 26 points and eight rebounds.  Tia Mia Matthews added 11 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  Keely Vincent recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

Bowling Green,20,14,21,12,67

Allen County-Scottsville,20,26,13,17,76

Bowling Green (67) – Vincent 10, Pruitt 2, Matthews 11, Martin 0, Gray 3, Turner 26, Moore 7, Mimms 4, Hunter 4.

Allen County-Scottsville (76) – Rich 30, Sutton 6, Robinson 14, King 4, Gregory 17, Hudson 2, Stafford 3.

A special thanks to Don Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015TCSCOTTC

Tates Creek vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

January 26, 2015

Tates Creek coach Tina Winn started the following lineup: 5-5 Sr. Lori Nsimpasi, 5-5 Jr. Shaytara Wilson, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Hamill, 5-3 So. Odessi Brown, and 5-3 So. Dasia Woods.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 So. Lauren Boehm, 5-7 8^th Grade Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Fr. Sidney Southerland, 5-3 8^th Grade Juliette Smith, and 5-6 Fr. Peyton Riddle.

Scott County defeated Tates Creek by a score of 84-57 in a game in which 16 Scott County players logged minutes with 14 entering the scoring column.  Scott County shot 42.9% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 25 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 34.5% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Scott County turnovers.

5-2 7^th Grade Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 18 points and five rebounds.  Lauren Boehm added 14 points and seven rebounds in only 7:09 minutes of playing time.  5-4 So. Britney Ward recorded 11 points including two three point baskets.  Sidney Southerland chipped in with 10 points.

5-6 Sr. Myra Brown led Tates Creek with 13 points including three three point baskets.  5-5 Fr. Oriona Woods added 13 points.  Hannah Hamill recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

Tates Creek,17,13,11,16,57

Scott County,21,26,25,12,84

Tates Creek (57) – L. Nsimpasi 2, Wilson 0, Hamill 10, O. Brown 8, Woods 2, Watts 4, C. Nsimpasi 1, Miller 4, M. Brown 13, O. Woods 13.

Scott County (84) – Boehm 14, Owens 4, Southerland 10, Smith 6, Riddle 4, Ward 11, Hudson 2, Ka. Christopher 1, Holt 1, Lockard 2, Walker 7, Ke. Christopher 2, M. Smith 2, DeFoor 18.

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

2015LEXCATHMADCEN

Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Lexington, KY

January 26, 2015

Lexington Catholic coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Rachel Blake, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Bonn, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Lynch, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Browning, and 5-7 Jr. Caroline Osbourn.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 6-0 So. Mallie Cornett, 5-10 So. Lindsey Johns, 5-9 Sr. Raevin Cain, 5-5 Fr. Bailee Vanover, and 5-8 So. Kasi Schneid.

Madison Central’s Kasi Schneid hit a three point basket with 12 seconds left in the game and Mallie Cornett made a game saving block in the closing seconds to give the Lady Indians a 52-51 victory over Lexington Catholic.  Lexington Catholic took a 17-6 lead in the second quarter but Madison Central rallied for the victory.  There were five lead changes and five ties in this game. 

Madison Central shot 37.2% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 34.8% from the field including eight of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

Lindsey Johns led Madison Central with 21 points including four three point baskets.  Kasi Schneid added 12 points including three three point baskets.  5-8 Jr. Taylor Vance chipped in with seven points on seven of eight free throws.  5-9 Jr. Kenadee Everly pulled down 10 rebounds.  Mallie Cornett recorded four points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots.

Rachel Blake led Lexington Catholic led Lexington Catholic with 15 points including eight of 12 free throws and six rebounds.  Bailey Browning added 13 points.  Caroline Osbourn chipped in with eight points.  Caroline Lynch recorded seven points and five rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,14,8,11,18,51

Madison Central,6,14,14,18,52

Lexington Catholic (51) – Blake 15, Bonn 5, Lynch 7, Browning 13, Osbourn 8, Ballard 3.

Madison Central (52) – Cornett 4, Johns 21, Cain 2, Vanover 6, Schneid 12, Vance 7.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew Glenn Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2014KOBBCH

St. Johns’s vs. Taylor County (Boys)

2014 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (Championship)

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2014

St. John’s coach Sean McAloor started the following lineup: 6-5 J. Kylia Sykes, 6-3 Sr. Kris Saulny, 6-6 Sr. Matas Budrys, 5-11 Jr. Anthony Cowan Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Jeffrey Dowtin.  Taylor County coach Richard Gatewood countered with 6-4 Sr. Brandon Berry, 6-4 Jr. Qurntin Goodin, 6-3 Sr. Austin Webster, 5-11 So. David Sloan, and 6-0 So. Ezra Oliver.

St. John’s connected on three free throws in the last three seconds to earn a 59-56 victory over Taylor County.  Taylor County led 48-46 after three quarters but St. John’s rallied for the victory.  There were 12 lead changes and six ties in this game.  St. John’s shot 43.2% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Cadets connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Taylor County turnovers.  Taylor County shot 42.9% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 St. John’s turnovers.

Anthony Cowan Jr. led St. John’s with 18 points including seven of eight free throws and four rebounds.  Jeffrey Dowtin added 12 points and eight rebounds.  5-11 Fr. Tre Wood chipped in with nine points.

Brandon Berry led Taylor County with 25 points including three three point baskets and 11 rebounds.  Quentin Goodin added 16 points and seven rebounds.  David Sloan chipped in with eight points.

St. John’s,16,18,12,13,59

Taylor County,23,10,15,8,56

St. John’s (59) – Sykes 5, Saulny 2, Budrys 7, Cowan Jr. 18, Dowtin 12, Woods 9, Hylton 6.

Taylor County (56) – Berry 25, Goodin 16, Webster 4, Sloan 8, Oliver 3.

All Tournament Team – Peyton Woods (Wayne County), Ralph Beard Spirit Award, Aric Holman (Owensboro), Justin Miller (Owensboro), Drew McDonald (Newport Central Catholic), Jalen Perry (Ballard), Tyler Sharpe (Bullitt East), James Bolden (Holmes), Dujuanta Weaver (Doss), Braxton Blackwell (Christ Presbyterian), Tyger Campbell (Christ Presbyterian), Trey Blevins (Wayne County), David Sloan (Taylor County), Quentin Goodin (Taylor County), Jeffrey Dowtin (St. John’s). and Anthony Cowan Jr. (St. John’s) Bob White MVP.

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass organizers for providing the comprehensive statistics for the games in this event.

2014KOBB3

Christ Presbyterian vs. Doss (Boys)

2014 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (3^rd Place)

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2014

Christ Presbyterian coach Drew Maddux started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sam Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Micah Davis, 6-8 Jr. Braxton Blackwell, 5-9 8^th Grade Tyger Campbell, and 6-2 Jr. Evan Ragsdsale.  Doss coach Tony Williams countered with 6-5 So. Jaylon Hall, 6-3 Sr. Terell Gray, 6-5 So. Ramon Collins, 5-9 Sr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 5-10 Sr. Dajon McCarley.

The score was tied 40-40 at halftime but Doss pulled away in the second half to earn an 80-71 victory over Christ Presbyterian.  Doss shot 57.1% from the field including 10 of 21 from the three point line.  The Dragons connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Christ Presbyterian turnovers.  Christ Presbyterian shot 51% from the field including 12 of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 11 Doss turnovers.

5-10 Jr. Nick Anderson led a balanced Doss attack with 16 points including four three point baskets.  Dajon McCarley added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Terell Gray recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Dujuanta Weaver also scored 12 points and recorded three steals.  Jaylon Hall and Ramon Collins each recorded 10 points.

Braxton Blackwell led Christ Presbyterian with 27 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Tyger Campbell added 17 points including three three point baskets and six assists.  Micah Davis recorded 15 points on five three point baskets.

CPA,28,12,18,13,71

Doss,21,19,21,19,80

CPA (710 – Johnson 2, Davis 15, Blackwell 27, Campbell 17, Ragsdale 3, Mayernick 6, Washburn 1.

Doss (80) – Hall 10, Gray 12, Collins 10, Weaver 12, McCarley 13, Hargrove 5, Brown 2, Anderson 16.

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass organizers for providing the comprehensive statistics for the games in this event.

2014KOBB5

Bullitt East vs. Wayne County (Boys)

2014 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (5^th Place)

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2014

Bullitt East coach Bob Blackburn started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jared Farris, 6-4 Jr. Brandon Klefot, 6-9 Sr. Tyler Bacon, 6-0 Jr. Tyler Sharpe, and 6-0 Jr. Bailey Rakes.  Wayne County coach Rodney Woods countered with 6-4 Sr. Peyton Woods, 6-4 Fr. Jakson Baker, 6-6 Jr. Nick Gillespie, 6-0 Jr. Trey Blevins, and 6-2 Jr. Corey Stearns.

Wayne County led 43-33 in the third quarter but Bullitt East rallied for a 68-67 overtime victory.  Bullitt East’s Brandon Klefot hit a basket late in regulation to tie the game at 60-60 and force overtime.  Bailey Rakes hit a field goal in the closing seconds of overtime to give Bullitt East the victory.  There were 10 lead changes and seven ties in this contest.

Bullitt East shot 47.4% from the field including three of 16 from the three point line.  The Chargers connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Wayne County turnovers.  Wayne County shot 40% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Bullitt East turnovers.

Bailey Rakes led Bullitt East with 18 points.  Tyler Sharpe added 17 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Jared Farris recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.

Peyton Woods led Wayne County with 24 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Corey Stearns added 16 points and 11 rebounds.  Trey Blevins recorded 14 points and seven assists.  Jakson Baker chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds and Nick Gillespie pulled down 11 rebounds.

Bullitt East,17,10,17,16,8,68

Wayne County,20,10,17,13,7,67

Bullitt East (68) – Farris 17, Klefot 6, Bacon 6, Sharpe 17, Rakes 18, Osborne 2, Wilson 2.

Wayne County (67) – Woods 24, Baker 9, Gillespie 0, Blevins 14, Stearns 16, Shelton 4.

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass organizers for providing the comprehensive statistics for the games in this event.

2014KOBBC

Ballard vs. Newport Central Catholic (Boys)

2014 Forcht Bank King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (Consolation)

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2014

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jake Ramsey, 6-2 Sr. Anthony Eaves, 6-7 Sr. Corey Douglas, 5-11 Sr. Paul Schiavone, and 6-2 Sr. Jalen Perry.  Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn countered with 6-6 Jr. Ben Weyer, 6-2 Jr. Eric Anderson, 6-7 Sr. Drew McDonald, 5-11 Sr. Zach Pangallo, and 6-3 Sr. Grant Moeves.

The consolation championship in this star-studded field features the two teams that were considered to be the top ranked teams in the field entering the tournament.  This contest did not disappoint as Ballard captured a hard-fought come-from-behind 77-75 victory over Newport Central Catholic.  Newport Central Catholic 60-47 late in the third quarter but Ballard rallied, outscoring the Thoroughbreds 28-15 in the final quarter to earn a 77-75 victory.  The score was tied five times and there were six lead changes in the game.

Ballard shot 47.5% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 19 Newport Central Catholic turnovers.  Newport Central Catholic shot 58% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Thoroughbreds connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Ballard turnovers.

Jalen Perry led Ballard with 28 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Anthony Eaves added 26 points including eight of nine free throws.  Paul Schiavone chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.  Corey Douglas recorded six points and seven rebounds.

Drew McDonald led Newport Central Catholic with 24 points and 10 rebounds.  BenWeyer added 18 points and seven rebounds.  Zach Pangallo chipped in with 15 points and five assists.  6-1 So. Luke Moeves recorded 14 points.

Ballard,18,19,12,28,77

Newport Central Catholic,16,22,22,15,75

Ballard (77) – Ramsey 2, Eaves 26, Douglas 6, Schiavone 8, Perry 28, O. Douglas 2, Tyrese Duncan 2, Smith 3.

Newport Central Catholic (75) – Weyer 18, Anderson 2, McDonald 24, Pangallo 15, G. Moeves 2, L. Moeves 14.

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass organizers for providing the comprehensive statistics for the games in this tournament.