2017EJLAFG

East Jessamine vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 29, 2017

East Jessamine coach Todd Claunch started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Jalynn Landversicht, 5-6 Sr. Jessica Hall, 5-7 Jr. Sydney Poor, 5-3 Jr. Jasmine Atkerson, and 5-5 So. Aimee Hagins.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-10 Jr. Macey Goff, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-9 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-3 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan.

Lafayette defeated East Jessamine by a score of 74-54.  Lafayette shot 51.9% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 12 of 18 from the free throw line, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 East Jessamine turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 36.5% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 22 Lafayette turnovers.

Caroline Bennett led Lafayette with 25 points including five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Lindi DeBilzan added 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and five assists.  Tekiya Garr-Carter recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  Macey Goff pulled down eight rebounds and Terri Abram recorded four points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.

Jalynn Landversicht led East Jessamine with 32 points including two three point baskets.  5-7 Fr. Star Lewis added seven points and Jasmine Atkerson recorded six points and eight rebounds.

East Jessamine,14,8,16,16,54

Lafayette,21,18,18,17,74

East Jessamine (54) – Landversicht 32, Hall 3, Poor 0, Atkerson 6, Hagins 1, Lewis 7, I. Hagins 5.

Lafayette (74) – Goff 5, Bennett 25, Garr-Carter 11, Abram 4, DeBilzan 17, Grantz 5, Walton 1, Sanford 4, Brown 2.

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

2017LAFBEREAG

Lafayette vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 28, 2017

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Macey Goff, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-9 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-3 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan.  Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-8 8^th Grade Alexis Newman, 5-6 8^th Grade Matilynn Stepp, 5-11 Jr. Adrienne Beggs, 4-11 8^th Grade Isis Rodgers, and 5-3 Fr. Melissa Gosney.

Lafayette recorded 19 steals, nine blocked shots, and scored 26 points off 29 Berea turnovers in a 53-21 victory over Berea.  Lafayette shot 42% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and also outscored Berea 28-2 in the paint.  Berea shot 18.8% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored one point off 18 Lafayette turnovers.

Caroline Bennett led Lafayette with 15 points, five rebounds, and four steals.  Lindi DeBilzan added 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, five blocks, and seven steals.  Tekiya Garr-Carter recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.

Alexis Newman led Berea with nine points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Adrienne Beggs added five points, nine rebounds, one block, and three steals.

Lafayette,6,16,14,17,53

Berea,3,8,7,3,21

Lafayette (53) – Goff 7, Bennett 15, Garr-Carter 10, Abram 5, DeBilzan 13, Brown 3.

Berea (21) – Newman 9, M. Stepp 4, Beggs 5, Rodgers 0, Gosney 3.

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

2017TRINPRB

Trinity (KY) vs. Peachtree Ridge (GA) (Boys)

Farm Bureau Insurance Classic Bojangles Bracket (Championship)

Dorman Arena

Roebuck, SC

December 30, 2017

Trinity (KY) coach Mike Szabo started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jay Scrubb, 6-5 Jr. David Johnson, 6-5 So. Justin Powell, 6-3 Jr. Jamil Hardaway, and 6-4 Jr. Stan Turnier.  Peachtree Ridge (GA) coach Keith Arrington countered with 6-5 Jr. BJ Knight, 6-4 Sr. Devin Vassell, 6-8 Jr. Amari Davis, 6-0 Sr. Hirum Maxey, and 6-3 Sr. Devon Higgs.

Trinity pulled away in the second half to defeat Peachtree Ridge by a score of 72-51.  Trinity held a 30-12 advantage in three point points.  Trinity shot 50% from the field including 10 of 21 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on 14 of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points of 13 Peachtree Ridge turnovers.  Peachtree Ridge shot 32.3% from the field including four of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Trinity turnovers.

David Johnson led Trinity with 28 points including seven three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and five assists.  Justin Powell added 18 points including two three point baskets.  Jay Scrubb recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Devin Vassell led Peachtree Ridge with 18 points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  BJ Knight added 16 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.

Trinity (KY),7,22,24,19,72

Peachtree Ridge (GA),12,13,12,14,51

Trinity (KY) (72) – Scrubb 16, Johnson 28, Powell 18, Hardaway 5, Turnier 3, Kenemore 2.

Peachtree Ridge (GA) (51) – Knight 16, Vassell 18, Davis 3, Maxey 3, Higgs 3, Moss 2, Akinsumi 2, Williams 2, Rivers 2.

2017LILMAB

Long Island Lutheran (NY) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys)

Beach Ball Classic (Championship)

Convention Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

December 30, 2017

Long Island Lutheran (NY) coach John Buck started the following lineup: 6-9 Sr. Frankie Policelli, 6-3 Sr. Tykei Greene, 6-9 Sr. Donatas Kupsas, 6-0 So. Andrew Curbelo, and 6-0 Jr. Tyson Etienne.  Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle Sr. countered with 6-9 Jr. Makhi Mitchell, 6-6 Sr. RJ Barrett, 6-10 Sr. Filip Petrusev, 6-4 Sr. Michael Devoe, and 6-4 Sr. Andrew Nembhard.

Montverde Academy (FL) shot 60% from the field in a 70-42 victory over Long Island Lutheran (NY) to earn the Beach Ball Championship.  Montverde Academy shot 51.8%% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored six points off six Long Island Lutheran turnovers.  Long Island Lutheran shot 29.1% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Crusaders connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored five points off five Montverde Academy turnovers.

RJ Barrett led Montverde Academy with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.  Makhi Mitchell added 14 points and 11 rebounds.  Filip Petrusev chipped in with 13 points.  Michael Devoe also reached double digits with 10 points.

Donatas Kupsas led Long Island Lutheran with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Tyson Etienne added 12 points.

Long Island Lutheran (NY),21,21,42

Montverde Academy (FL),32,38,70

Long Island Lutheran (NY) (42) – Policelli 3, Greene 4, Kupsas 16, Curbelo 5, Etienne 12, Swinson 2.

Montverde Academy (FL) (70) – Mitchell 14, Barrett 27, Petrusev 13, Devoe 11, Nembhard 0, Wade 2, Kotov 3.

A special thanks to the Event Staff for providing the statistics for this game and to the Scott County Stats Crew for their contributions during this event.

2017SCBGB

Scott County vs. Bishop Gorman (NV) (Boys)

Beach Ball Classic Consolation Bracket (Championship)

Convention Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

December 30, 2017

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-2 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Jr. Glenn Covington.  Bishop Gorman (NV) coach Grant Rice countered with 6-6 Sr. Jamal Bey, 6-3 Fr. Will McClendon, 6-9 So. Isaiah Cottrell, 5-9 Jr. DJ Howe, and 6-2 Jr. Chance Michels.

Bishop Gorman (NV) led 32-28 at halftime but Scott County rallied in the second half to earn a 71-62 victory over the Gaels.  The score was tied four times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Scott County shot 55.3% from the field including a sizzling 68.2% in the second half including five of 12 from the three point line for the game.  The Cardinals connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Bishop Gorman turnovers.  Bishop Gorman shot 46.8% from the field including 11 of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Gaels connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Scott County turnovers.

Cooper Robb led a balanced Scott County scoring attack with 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Bryce Long added 17 points including three three point baskets.  Michael Moreno recorded 16 points and five rebounds.  Diablo Stewart chipped in with 10 points including six of six free throws and four assists.  Glenn Covington added nine points and seven rebounds.

Jamal Bey led Bishop Gorman (NV) with 25 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Will McClendon added 15 points including four three point baskets.  Chance Michels chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.

Scott County,28,43,71

Bishop Gorman (NV),32,30,62

Scott County (71) – Robb 19, Long 17, Moreno 16, Stewart 10, Covington 9.

Bishop Gorman (NV) (62) – Bey 25, McClendon 15, Cottrell 2, Howe 2, Michels 9, Collins 3, Agu 4, Howard 2.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew and the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2017CORRB

Cooper vs. Rocky River (NC) (Boys)

Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Championship)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 30, 2017

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Adam Kunkel, 6-3 Sr. Tyler Ollier, 6-5 Jr. Blaine Walters, 6-0 Sr. Braydon Runion, and 6-0 Sr. Chris McNeil.  Rocky River (NC) coach Jason Moseley countered with 6-4 So. Jaden Springer, 6-3 Sr. Marcus Evans, 6-5 Jr. Darlinstone Dubar, 5-10 Sr. Elijah Sidbury, and 5-11 Sr. Jordan Campbell.

Cooper repeated as Traditional Bank Holiday Classic champions with a 57-47 victory over Rocky River (NC) in a hotly contested game.  Cooper shot 39.5% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored five points off six Rocky River (NC) turnovers.  Rocky River (NC) shot 37% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Ravens connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Cooper turnovers.

Adam Kunkel led Cooper with 20 points including nine of 10 free throws and six rebounds.  Blaine Walters added nine points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Chris McNeil chipped in with eight points.  Braydon Runion recorded six points and six rebounds.

Darlinstone Dubar led Rocky River (NC) with 17 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jaden Springer added 11 points and eight rebounds.  Elijah Sidbury recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Cooper,15,14,9,19,57

Rocky River (NC),11,9,10,17,47

Cooper (57) – Kunkel 20, Ollier 2, Walters 9, Runion 6, McNeil 8, Shidler 6, Spenser 3, Houston 3.

Rocky River (NC) (47) – Springer 11, Evans 3, Dubar 17, Sidbury 8, Campbell 5, Williams 3.

Adam Kunkel (Cooper) was named Tournament MVP.

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

2017WCBCB

Woodford County vs. Boyle County (Boys)

Bojangles Gateway Holiday Classic (Championship)

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2017

Woodford County coach Ryan Wilson started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Nicholas Smith, 6-1 Jr. Brandon Cromwell, 6-1 Jr. Corey George, 5-8 So. Anthony Tabor, and 5-10 Jr. Ryan Duke.  Boyle County coach Steve Adams countered with 5-11 So. Reese Smith, 5-10 Sr. Bryce Slone, 5-11 So. Grant Hotchkiss, 5-8 Jr. Jacob Lassiter, and 6-0 Sr. Jason Alexander.

This was a game of runs and Woodford County had the last one to defeat Boyle County by a score of 69-63.  Woodford County led 37-29 at halftime but Boyle County outscored the Yellow Jackets 23-11 in the third quarter to take a 52-48 lead after three quarters.  Woodford County rallied, outscoring Boyle County 21-11 over the final eight minutes to earn the victory.  The score was tied six times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.

Woodford County shot 55% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line.  The Yellow Jackets connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Boyle County turnovers.  Boyle County shot 48.9% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Rebels connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Woodford County turnovers.

Nicholas Smith led Woodford County with 23 points and five rebounds.  Brandon Cromwell added 15 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Corey George recorded nine points and nine rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Benjamin Nash chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four assists.

Bryce Slone led Boyle County with 20 points including four three point baskets.  Reese Smith added 16 points and five rebounds.  Jason Alexander recorded 12 points and five assists.  Grant Hotchkiss chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds. 

Woodford County,20,17,11,21,69

Boyle County,16,13,23,11,63

Woodford County (69) – Smith 23, Cromwell 15, George 9, Tabor 6, Duke 0, Nash 8, Penn 5, Hamilton 3.

Boyle County (63) – Smith 16, Slone 20, Hotchkiss 11, Lassiter 0, Alexander 12, Bramel 4.

Nicholas Smith, Brandon Cromwell, and Corey George (Woodford County) and Reese Smith and Bryce Slone (Boyle County) were named to the All Tournament Team from these two teams.

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

2017PLDECG

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Estill County (Girls)

Bojangles Gateway Holiday Classic (Championship)

Montgomery High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2017

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Peyton Humphreys, 5-7 Sr. Anaiyah Cotton, 6-0 Fr. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-5 Sr. Mashayla Cecil, and 5-7 Jr. Cheyenne Fullwood.  Estill County coach Ruth Hughes countered with 5-4 Jr. Kiely Flynn, 5-4 Jr. Meagan Bellamy, 5-8 Jr. Amy Brewer, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Brewer, and 5-7 8^th Grade Mia Hale.

Paul Laurence Dunbar led 22-13 after the first quarter on their way to a 67-50 victory over Estill County.  Dunbar shot 39% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Estill County turnovers.  Estill County shot 39.6% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Engineers connected on 10 of 16 passes, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off six Dunbar turnovers.

Mashayla Cecil led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 29 points including eight of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and three steals.  Cheyenne Fullwood added 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Elise Ellison-Coons recorded eight points and 12 rebounds.

Amy Brewer led Estill County with 18 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Mia Hale added 11 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Kiely Flynn chipped in with eight points and four rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,22,20,8,17,67

Estill County,13,8,15,14,50

Paul Laurence Dunbar (67) – Humphreys 6, Cotton 6, Ellison-Coons 8, Cecil 29, Fullwood 12, T. Cecil 3, Stevenson 1, D. Humphreys 2.

Estill County (50) – Flynn 8, Bellamy 4, A. Brewer 18, S. Brewer 7, Hale 11, Riddell 2.

Mashayla Cecil, Peyton Humphreys, and Elise Ellison-Coons (Paul Laurence Dunbar) and Meagan Bellamy and Amy Brewer (Estill County) were named to the All Tournament Team from these two teams.

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

2017LAFSLG

Lafayette vs. South Laurel (Girls)

Berea Holiday Classic (Championship)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 30, 2017

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-9 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-10 Jr. Macey Goff, 5-3 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan.  South Laurel coach Jon Walker countered with 5-8 Sr. Taylor Cromer, 5-8 Jr. Mariah Anders, 6-0 Jr. Dianna Morgan, 5-6 So. Ally Collett, and 5-7 So. Amerah Steele.

South Laurel defeated Lafayette for the championship by a score of 54-47.  South Laurel shot 51.3% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 34% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Generals connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 South Laurel turnovers.

Dianna Morgan led South Laurel with 20 points and seven rebounds.  Ally Collett added 16 points including two three point baskets.  Taylor Cromer recorded 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Caroline Bennett led Lafayette with 21 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Terri Abram added 13 points and four rebounds.

Lafayette,10,10,14,13,47

South Laurel,14,12,12,16,54

Lafayette (47) – Bennett 21, Garr-Carter 0, Goff 3, Abram 13, DeBilzan 4, Grantz 4, Sanford 2.

South Laurel (54) – Cromer 11, Anders 3, Morgan 20, Collett 16, Steele 4.

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

2017NEWLCATG

Newport vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Elite Insurance Solutions Lady Lions Classic (Championship)

Garrard County Middle School

Lancaster, KY

December 30, 2017

Newport coach Davey Johnson started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Mya Meredith, 5-8 Sr. Kelis McGuire, 6-0 Sr. Kaitlyn Davis, 5-2 Sr. Ramey Garland, and 5-4 Sr. Morgan McDay.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-8 Jr. Bethany Selby, 5-8 Jr. Grace Combs, 6-0 Fr. Emilie Teall, 5-6 So. Jaylin McClanahan, and 5-6 So. MacKenzie Buckler.

Newport trailed 41-40 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Lexington Christian Academy 69-60 to earn the championship.  There were seven lead changes and three ties in this game.  Newport led 34-21 early in the third quarter but LCA battled back to take the lead at the end of the third quarter before Newport’s decisive final quarter rally.  Newport shot 42% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Ladycats connected on 22 of 31 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 30.4% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 29 of 37 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Newport turnovers. 

Mya Meredith led Newport with 24 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Ramey Garland added 18 points including four three point baskets.  Morgan McDay recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 

Bethany Selby led LCA with 26 points including two three point baskets, 18 of 21 free throws, eight rebounds, and five steals.  Grace Combs added 21 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and six steals. 

Newport,13,19,8,29,69

LCA,12,9,20,19,60

Newport (69) – Meredith 24, McGuire 3, Davis 5, Garland 18, McDay 14, Gregory 3, Bell 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (60) – Selby 26, Combs 21, Teall 2, McClanahan 7, Buckler 0, Royalty 4.

All Tournament Team – Makazia Swan (Iroquois), Madisyn Neeley (Garrard County), Macey Blevins (Wayne County), Bailey Vanover (Madison Central), Emma Hacker (Menifee County). Delaney Enlow (Woodford County), Bethany Selby and Grace Combs (Lexington Christian Academy), and Ramey Garland and Mya Meredith (Newport).

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