2016GCLCATHG

Grant County vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 14, 2016

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Shelby Gutman, 5-10 Sr. Madisyn Ruebusch, 6-1 Jr. Lindsey Kinard, 5-5 So. Bryann Ezell, and 5-6 Fr. Abby West.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-7 So. Maylo Given, 5-5 Jr. Ashley Frebis, 5-9 Jr. Maya Jazdzewski, 5-1 Jr. Olivia Haines, and 5-3 So. Jay Ballard.

Grant County led 40-21 in the third quarter but had to withstand an offensive onslaught by LexCath’s Jay Ballard (38 points) to earn a 60-54 victory.  Grant County shot 51.4% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Braves connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 16 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 41.9% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Grant County turnovers.

Bryan Ezell led Grant County with 18 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  Madisyn Ruebusch added 13 points including seven of eight free throws and four rebounds.  Abby West recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Lindsey Kinard chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.

Jay Ballard led Lexington Catholic with 38 points including five three point baskets.  Ballard was 13 of 18 from the field including five of seven from the three point line, and seven of nine free throws.  Maylo Given added eight points and five rebounds.

Grant County,16,14,12,18,60

Lexington Catholic,9,9,10,26,54

Grant County (60) – Gutman 0, Ruebusch 13, Kinard 10, Ezell 18, West 12, Homer 5, Young 2.

Lexington Catholic (54) – Given 8, Frebis 5, Jazdzewski 1, Haines 0, Ballard 38, Brierly 2.

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

2016LCAPLDB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

December 13, 2016

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Jr. Austin Hall, 6-6 Jr. Carter Hendricksen, 6-2 So. Isiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Nathan Harper.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-2 Sr. Javea Richardson, 6-2 So. Jared Gadd, 6-3 So. Star Ifeacho, 5-10 Jr. JaQuice Gray, and 6-2 Sr. Taveion Hollingsworth.

Paul Laurence Dunbar led 42-24 in the third quarter but had to withstand a furious rally by Lexington Christian Academy fueled by the torrid outside shooting of Nathan Harper to eke out a 66-64 victory.  Dunbar shot 40% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 24 of 33 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 43.6% from the field including 10 of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Dunbar turnovers.

Taveion Hollingsworth led Dunbar with 28 points including eight of eight free throws, 15 rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Javea Richardson added 16 points including seven of seven free throws.  Star Ifeacho recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.

Nathan Harper led LCA with 29 points including six three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Carter Hendrickson added 16 points including two three point baskets.  Kyle Rode recorded eight points, three rebounds, and eight assists.

Lexington Christian Academy,5,15,22,22,64

Paul Laurence Dunbar,20,12,15,19,66

Lexington Christian Academy (64) – Rode 8, Hall 5, Hendricksen 16, Hunt 0, Harper 29, Stewart 6.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (66) – Richardson 16, Gadd 4, Ifeacho 11, JaQuice Gray 6, Hollingsworth 28, Corio 1,

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

2016SCLCATHB

Scott County vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 13, 2016

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Michael Moreno, 6-2 Jr. Cooper Robb, 6-4 Sr. Cooper Watts, 6-0 So. Lorenzo Williams, and 6-1 So Bryce Long.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Jr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Peter Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Blake Scott, and 6-3 Sr. Luke Johnson.

Lexington Catholic defeated Scott County 59-55 in the latest chapter in the long string of battles between these two traditional basketball rivals.  The score was tied six times and there were 14 lead changes in this battle.  Lexington Catholic shot 35.7% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 33.3% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four steals.  Zan Payne added 13 points and seventeen rebounds.  TC Price chipped in with nine points and Peter Whitman recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, 14 rebounds, four assists, and five blocked shots.  Cooper Robb added 17 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five steals.  Bryce Long chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Scott County,15,12,12,16,55

Lexington Catholic,14,14,15,16,59

Scott County (55) – Moreno 18, Robb 17, Watts 2, Williams 4, Long 10, Allen 4.

Lexington Catholic (59) – Payne 13, Price 9, Whitman 8, Blake Scott 3, Johnson 23, Bailey 3.

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

2016SCNLG

Scott County vs. North Laurel (Girls)

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 12, 2016

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Peyton Riddle, 5-9 Sr. Kadee Hudson, 6-0 Sr. Lauren Boehm, 5-6 Fr. Morgan DeFoor, and 5-9 So. Maaliya Owens.  North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. countered with 5-9 Fr. Isabel Gay, 5-6 Fr. Taylor Combs, 5-9 Jr. Hannah Lawson, 5-5 Fr. Gracie Jervis, and 5-7 Jr. Madison Sheppard.

Scott County led 48-44 at halftime but outscored North Laurel 48-11 in the second half to earn a 96-55 victory.  Scott County shot 52.4% from the field including five of 27 from the three point line.  Scott County attempted 28 more shots (82-54) from the field than North Laurel.  The Lady Cardinals connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 25 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 37% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Scott County turnovers. 

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 30 points including four three point baskets, four assists, and five steals.  Peyton Riddle added 28 points, nine rebounds, and six steals.  Maaliya Owens recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, and six steals.  Lauren Boehm added 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Madison Sheppard led North Laurel with 13 points and four rebounds.  Isabel Gay added nine points.

Scott County,25,23,27,21,96

North Laurel,19,25,4,7,55

Scott County (96) – Riddle 28, Hudson 4, Boehm 12, DeFoor 30, Owens 12, McMath 4, Hoffman 2, Holt 4.

North Laurel (55) – Gay 9, Combs 7, Lawson 7, Jervis 7, Sheppard 13, Caroll 6, Sizemore 6.

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

2016BSELIZG

Bryan Station vs. Elizabethtown (Girls)

Defender Classic

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

December 10, 2016

Bryan Station coach Shawn Ransom started the following lineup: 5-5 Sr. Carah Burdette, 5-4 Jr. Kyrah Hardin, 5-7 Sr. Emoni Washington, 5-4 Jr. Taylonia Stewart, and 5-5 Sr. Jlyn Martin.  Elizabethtown coach Donnie Swiney countered with 5-8 Sr. Jada Stinson, 5-7 Sr. Kendall Pack, 5-10 Sr. Taylor Thomas, 5-4 Jr. Tanasia Murphy, and 5-7 Jr. Karson Knight.

Elizabethtown defeated Bryan Station by a score of 71-46.  Elizabethtown shot 41.8% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 26.7% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Elizabethtown turnovers.

Jada Stinson led Elizabethtown with 28 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  Karson Knight added 18 points including seven of seven free throws.  5-10 Fr. Whitney Hay chipped in with 10 points.  Kendall Pack recorded five points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and eight steals.  Taylor Thomas added five points and pulled down nine rebounds.

Emoni Washington led Bryan Station with 14 points and eight rebounds.  Kyrah Hardin added 10 points and four steals.  Jlyn Martin recorded nine points on three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Carah Burdette added seven points and eight rebounds.

Bryan Station,16,10,7,13,46

Elizabethtown,10,21,21,19,71

Bryan Station (46) – Burdette 7, Hardin 10, Washington 14, Stewart 2, Martin 9, Brown 2, Burtes 2.

Elizabethtown (71) – Stinson 28, Pack 5, Thomas 5, Murphy 1, Knight 18, Hay 10, Walker 4.

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

2016JEFFSHAG

Jeffersonville IN vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

December 8, 2016

Jeffersonville IN coach Mike Warren started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Jaelyn Lee, 5-10 Fr. Nan Garcia, 5-10 Jr. Jacinta Gibson, 5-7 Sr. Jhala Henry, and 5-9 Jr. Jaylynn Brown.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-11 Jr. Grace Berger, 5-7 Jr. Kia Sivils, 5-9 Jr. Natalie Fichter, 5-4 So. Ashlee Harris, and 5-7 Jr. Kiki Samsel.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Jeffersonville IN by a score of 53-38.  Sacred Heart Academy shot 35.1% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 20 Jeffersonville IN turnovers.  Jeffersonville IN shot 20.8% from the field including zero of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Red Devils connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

Kiki Samsel led Sacred Heart Academy with 16 points including two three point baskets.  Grace Berger added 10 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.  Kia Sivils recorded eight points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 

Nan Garcia led Jeffersonville IN with 18 points including 12 of 12 free throws and five rebounds.  6-1 Jr. Britney Epperson added 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Jeffersonville IN,8,12,9,9,38

Sacred Heart Academy,14,15,10,14,53

Jeffersonville IN (38) – Lee 0, Garcia 18, J. Gibson 2, Henry 2, Brown 4, Epperson 11, Lilly 1.

Sacred Heart Academy (53) – Berger 10, Sivils 8, Fichter 0, Harris 6, Samsel 16, Toller 7, Marshall 2, Clemons 4.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2016PINELCAG

Pineville vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 10, 2016

Pineville coach Jamie D. Mills started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Makenzie Fuson, 5-4 Sr. Morgan Thompson, 5-8 Jr. Jillian Enix, 5-1 Jr. Sarah Combs, and 5-3 Sr. Autumn Short.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Kent Miller countered with 5-8 So. Grace Combs, 5-8 Jr. Payton Rogers, 5-8 Sr. Charis Hill, 5-7 Sr. Sydney Weeks, and 5-7 Fr. Jaylin McClanahan.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Pineville by a score of 51-39.  LCA shot 40% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Pineville turnovers.  Pineville shot 30.4% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Lions connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off 13 LCA turnovers.

Sydney Weeks led LCA with 16 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Grace Combs added 14 points.  Jaylin McClanahan recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  5-5 So. Bethany Selby also scored eight points.

Autumn Short led Pineville with 14 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Jillian Enix added 13 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Pineville,10,6,11,12,39

Lexington Christian Academy,16,21,10,4,51

Pineville (39) – Fuson 1, Thompson 2, Enix 13, Combs 4, Short 14, Caldwell 2, Howard 3.

Lexington Christian Academy (51) – Combs 14, Rogers 0, Hill 3, Weeks 16, McClanahan 8, Selby 8, Teall 2.

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

2016BARBLCAG

Barbourville vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 10, 2016

Barbourville coach Brandon Simpson started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Shelbie Jones, 5-6 Jr. Kaylee Smith, 5-9 Jr. Anna Daniels, 5-0 Fr. Abbagail Smith, and 5-5 Sr. Jordyn Smith.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Kent Miller countered with 5-8 So. Grace Combs, 5-7 Fr. Jaylin McClanahan, 5-8 Sr. Charis Hill, 5-5 So. Bethany Selby, and 5-7 Sr. Sydney Weeks.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 59-46.  LCA shot 43.1% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 24 Barbourville turnovers.  Barbourville shot 29.3% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 21 LCA turnovers.

Grace Combs led LCA with 22 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and four steals.  Sydney Weeks added 19 points including three three point baskets.

Anna Daniels led Barbourville with 18 points, 16 rebounds, and three steals.  Shelbie Jones added 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Jordyn Smith chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and six steals.

Barbourville,12,12,11,11,46

Lexington Christian,14,20,13,12,59

Barbourville (46) – Jones 12, K. Smith 2, Daniels 18, A. Smith 2, J. Smith 8, Mills 1, Burton 3.

Lexington Christian Academy (59) – Combs 22, McClanahan 0, Hill 1, Selby 3, Weeks 19, Buckler 5, Royalty 2, Teall 2, Shelton 3, Wade 2.

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

2016MERCYELIZG

Mercy Academy vs. Elizabethtown (Girls)

Elizabethtown High School

Elizabethtown, KY

December 8, 2016

Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Josie Woods, 5-8 So. Regan Berger, 6-2 Jr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-9 So. Raquel Reese, and 5-9 Sr. Sadie Zeisloft.  Elizabethtown coach Donnie Swiney countered with 5-8 Sr. Jada Stinson, 5-7 Sr. Kendall Pack, 5-9 Sr. Taylor Thomas, 5-3 Jr. Karson Knight, and 5-3 Jr. Tanasia Murphy.

Elizabethtown outscored Mercy Academy 23-10 in the second quarter on their way to a 54-42 victory.  Elizabethtown shot 39.6% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored two points off 24 Mercy turnovers.  Mercy shot 30.6% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Elizabethtown turnovers.

Jada Stinson led Elizabethtown with 14 points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals.  Taylor Thomas added eight points and eight rebounds.  Tanasia Murphy recorded seven points and six assists.  5-9 So. Leikyn Walker chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Josie Woods led Mercy Academy with 13 points including three three point baskets.  Danielle Feldkamp added 10 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Mercy Academy,7,10,9,16,42

Elizabethtown,5,23,14,12,54

Mercy Academy (42) – Woods 13, Berger 7, Feldkamp 10, Reese 2, Zeisloft 5, Sivori 4, Muss 1.

Elizabethtown (54) – Stinson 14, Pack 3, Thomas 8, Knight 6, Murphy 7, Hay 4, Walker 6, Gattis 6.

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

2016SCLCAB

Scott County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2016

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Michael Moreno, 6-2 Jr. Cooper Robb, 6-4 Sr. Cooper Watts, 6-0 So. Lorenzo Williams, and 6-1 So. Bryce Long.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-6 Jr. Austin Hall, 6-6 So. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Jr. Carter Hendricksen, 6-2 Isiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Nathan Harper.

Scott County pulled away in the second half to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 79-63.  Scott County shot 44.45 from the field including five of 21 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 26 of 30 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 LCA turnovers.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 18 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County held a 13-2 advantage in second chance points.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 32 points including three three point baskets, 16 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Cooper Robb added 14 points, seven rebounds, and five steals.  Bryce Long chipped in with 13 points.  5-8 So. Cam Fluker added 11 points.

Kyle Rode led LCA with 14 points and nine rebounds.  Isiah Hunt and Austin Hall each scored 13 points.  6-0 Jr. Chandler Stewart added 11 points.  Austin Hall and Chandler Stewart connected on three and two three point baskets respectively.

Scott County,19,16,26,18,79

Lexington Christian Academy,11,22,18,12,63

Scott County (79) – Moreno 32, Robb 14, Watts 3, Williams 6, Long 13, Fluker 11.

Lexington Christian Academy (63) – Hall 13, Rode 14, Hendricksen 4, Hunt 13, Harper 8, Stewart 11.

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