2017BSPLD

Bryan Station vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

November 30, 2017

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 6-5 Sr. Alexander Pickett, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 6-2 Sr. Terrance Clayton-Murphy.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-3 Jr. Michael Corio, 6-2 Jr. Jared Gadd, 6-5 Jr. Trevor Rogers, 5-10 Sr. JaQuice Gray, and 6-2 Jr. Isaiah Allen.

Bryan Station defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 77-68.  Bryan Station shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 59.5% from the field including four of eight from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Bryan Station turnovers. 

Jalen Burbage led Bryan Station with 19 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Eric Boone added 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Terrance Clayton-Murphy chipped in with 11 points. 

Isaiah Allen led Dunbar with 16 points including seven of nine free throws.  JaQuice Gray added 14 points including two three point baskets.

Bryan Station,18,20,13,26,77

Paul Laurence Dunbar,13,21,6,28,68

Bryan Station (77) – Boone 17, Burbage 19, Pickett 3, Morones 8, Clayton-Murphy 11, Curry 7, Simpson 8, Lindsay 4.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (68) – Corio 9, Gadd 6, Rogers 6, JaQuice Gray 14, Allen 16, Kinnard 6, Mack 3, Nelson 8.

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

2017SCBALB

Scott County vs. Ballard (Boys)

Ballard High School

Louisville, KY

December 1, 2017

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-0 Jr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Jr. Cam Fluker, and 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart.  Ballard coach Chris Renner countered with 6-2 Sr. Marshon Ford, 6-2 Sr. Dorian Tisby, 6-3 Sr. Delonta Wimberly, 5-10 Sr. Tyrese Duncan, and 5-10 Sr. Tyron Duncan.

Scott County trailed 23-9 in the first quarter but rallied to defeat Ballard by a score of 69-63.  Scott County shot 37.7% from the field including three of 20 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 26 of 35 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and scored five points of 15 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 35.9% from the field including zero of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 18 points, 18 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb added 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Bryce Long recorded 11 points and six rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams recorded four rebounds, and three steals.

Dorian Tisby led Ballard with 15 points and six rebounds.  Tyrese Duncan added 11 points, six rebounds, and seven steals.  Tyrone Duncan added nine points and two steals.

Scott County,11,21,15,22,69

Ballard,23,16,10,14,63

Scott County (69) – Long 11, Williams 10, Moreno 18, Fluker 4, Stewart 2, Robb 16, Covington 8.

Ballard (63) – Ford 5, Tisby 15, Wimberly 6, Tyrese Duncan 11, Tyron Duncan 9, Richards 2, Douglas 6, Minkins 1, Holley 8.

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

2017OUEKUW

Ohio University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 28, 2017

Ohio University coach Bob Bolden started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Katie Barker, 5-9 So. Amani Burke, 6-0 Jr. Kendall Jessing, 5-9 Sr. Taylor Agler, and 5-8 Jr. Dominique Dosseck.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 Jr. Abby Wright, 5-11 Fr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. Madison Pierce, 5-8 Jr. A’Queen Hayes, and 5-8 So. Shay Solomon.

Eastern Kentucky led 33-32 at halftime but Ohio University stormed back in the second half to defeat the Colonels by a score of 69-57.  The score was tied eight times and there were nine lead changes in the game.  Turnovers played a big part in the loss as Ohio University scored 28 points off 27 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Ohio University shot 38.5% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line.  The Bobcats connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and held a 23-5 advantage in bench scoring.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.2% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Ohio University turnovers,

Dominique Dossick led a balanced Ohio University scoring attack with 15 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  5-7 Fr. Cierra Hooks added 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.  Taylor Agler recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and four steals.  Amani Burke also reached double figures with 11 points and five rebounds.

Abby Wright led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists.  Bria Bass added 16 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  A’Queen Hayes recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Ohio University,20,12,17,20,69

Eastern Kentucky,20,13,11,13,57

Ohio University (69) – Barker 3, Burke 11, Jessing 5, Agler 12, Dosseck 15, Hooks 14, Bambule 2, Burris 7.

Eastern Kentucky (57) – Wright 20, Bass 16, Pierce 4, Hayes 10, Solomon 2, E. Richardson 3, T. Richardson 2.

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

2017MCBCG

Madison Central vs. Bourbon County (Girls)

Bourbon County High School

Paris, KY

December 1, 2017

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard, and 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover.  Bourbon County coach Bill Watson countered with 5-7 Jr. Laurin Bentley, 5-6 Sr. Ariana Penney, 5-9 Fr. McLain Murphy, 5-5 Sr. Abby Sparks, and 5-7 Jr. Kennedy Kelly.

Madison Central defeated Bourbon County tonight by the score of 59-53.  Madison Central led 31-15 in the second quarter but Bourbon County battled back but could not complete the comeback.  I will not tell you this was a pretty game with a total of 36 fouls and 59 turnovers; far from it.  However, I will say it was a hard played, competitive game with both teams showing a lot of heart with Madison Central bending but not breaking and Bourbon County refusing to give up.  I thoroughly enjoyed working and viewing the game and I applaud both teams for their heart and effort.

Madison Central shot 39.3% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 33 Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 33.3% from the field including three of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 26 Madison Central turnovers.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 18 points including three three point baskets, three assists, and four steals.  Madison Barnard added 15 points, six rebounds, and eight steals.  Bailey Vanover was double teamed most of the night but managed 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals and made some big plays down the stretch.  Je’Kauri McKeithen added eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots despite being limited to 12:53 minutes of playing time before she fouled out of the game. Blaze Pacheco added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

McLain Murphy led Bourbon County with 13 points and 11 rebounds.  Kennedy Kelly added 12 points, four assists, and three steals.  5-6 Sr. Millie Evans recorded nine points and four rebounds.  Laurin Bentley pulled down 12 rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded three steals.

Madison Central,24,11,5,19,59
Bourbon County,11,15,4,23,53

Madison Central (59) – Todd 18, Pacheco 6, McKeithen 8, Barnard 15, Vanover 12.

Bourbon County (53) – Bentley 1, Penney 6, Murphy 13, Sparks 2, Kelly 12, Evans 9, Johnson 6, Snapp 2, Hamelback 2.

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

2017GRCSHAG

George Rogers Clark vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

November 29, 2017

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Hayley Harrison, 5-9 Sr. Shemaya Behanan, 5-10 Jr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 So. Shelbi Wilson, and 5-9 Jr. Jasmine Flowers. (Kennedy Igo is out with a sprained ankle).  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-11 Sr. Grace Berger, 5-7 Sr. Kia Sivils, 6-0 So. Kristen Clemons, 5-6 Jr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-7 Sr. Kiki Samsel.

Sacred Heart Academy led 23-5 after the first quarter on their way to a 75-39 victory over George Rogers Clark.  Sacred Heart shot 46.3% from the field including 11 of 20 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 26 GRC turnovers.  GRC shot 38.5% from the field including two of four from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cards connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Grace Berger led Sacred Heart with 22 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds.  Ashlee Harris recorded seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

Shemaya Behanan led George Rogers Clark with 11 points and three steals.  Jasmine Flowers added 10 points.  Maleaha Bell recorded eight points, six rebounds, and three steals.

George Rogers Clark,5,13,8,13,39

Sacred Heart Academy,23,13,17,22,75

George Rogers Clark (39) – Harrison 0, Behanan 11, Bell 8, Wilson 2, J. Flowers 10, Gray 2, T. Flowers 6.

Sacred Heart Academy (75) – Berger 22, Sivils 6, Clemons 6, Harris 7, Samsel 8, Marshall 2, Scott 4, Flaherty 8, Toller 7, Fichter 5.

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

2017LCAHCG

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Harrison County (Girls)

Harrison County High School

Cynthiana, KY

November 30, 2017

Lexington Christian Academy coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Bethany Selby, 5-8 Jr. Grace Combs, 6-0 Fr. Emilie Teall, 5-3 Jr. Abby Wallen, and 5-7 Fr. Gracie Royalty.  Harrison County coach Kimberly Marshall countered with 5-9 Fr. Elizabeth Allison, 5-9 So. Katelin Ecklar, 5-10 Jr. Sydney Morris, 5-7 Jr. Madison Kellione, and 5-8 Fr. Kendall Box.

Harrison County defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 85-56.  Harrison County shot 47.5% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Fillies connected on 21 of 31 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 25 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 40% from the field including one of four from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 23 of 35 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Harrison County turnovers.

Madison Kellione led Harrison County with 28 points including two three point baskets.  Sydney Morris added 11 points and four rebounds.

Grace Combs led LCA with 19 points including 11 of 15 free throws and four rebounds.  Bethany Selby added 13 points.

Lexington Christian,9,13,12,22,56

Harrison County,17,13,22,33,85

Lexington Christian (56) – Selby 13, Combs 19, Teall 2, Wallen 0, Royalty 4, McClanahan 9, Buckler 5, Wade 2, Shelton 2.

Harrison County (85) – Allison 6, Ecklar 7, Morris 11, Kellione 28, Box 5, Hines 2, Adams 4, Williams 7, Hatterick 8, Clements 3, Kenney 4.

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

2017LCAHCG

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Harrison County (Girls)

Harrison County High School

Cynthiana, KY

November 30, 2017

Lexington Christian Academy coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Bethany Selby, 5-8 Jr. Grace Combs, 6-0 Fr. Emilie Teall, 5-3 Jr. Abby Wallen, and 5-7 Fr. Gracie Royalty.  Harrison County coach Kimberly Marshall countered with 5-9 Fr. Elizabeth Allison, 5-9 So. Katelin Ecklar, 5-10 Jr. Sydney Morris, 5-7 Jr. Madison Kellione, and 5-8 Fr. Kendall Box.

Harrison County defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 85-56.  Harrison County shot 47.5% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Fillies connected on 21 of 31 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 25 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 40% from the field including one of four from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 23 of 35 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Harrison County turnovers.

Madison Kellione led Harrison County with 28 points including two three point baskets.  Sydney Morris added 11 points and four rebounds.

Grace Combs led LCA with 19 points including 11 of 15 free throws and four rebounds.  Bethany Selby added 13 points.

Lexington Christian,9,13,12,22,56

Harrison County,17,13,22,33,85

Lexington Christian (56) – Selby 13, Combs 19, Teall 2, Wallen 0, Royalty 4, McClanahan 9, Buckler 5, Wade 2, Shelton 2.

Harrison County (85) – Allison 6, Ecklar 7, Morris 11, Kellione 28, Box 5, Hines 2, Adams 4, Williams 7, Hatterick 8, Clements 3, Kenney 4.

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

2017SOUTHLAFG

Southwestern vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

November 30, 2017

Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 So. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 So. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 So. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 Fr. Alexa Smiddy.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-9 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-7 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-9 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-3 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-8 Fr. Rylie Grantz.

Lafayette led 37-25 in the third quarter and survived a Southwestern come back attempt to earn a 57-55 victory in a good early season matchup between two good teams.  Lafayette shot 60.6% from the field including zero of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Southwestern turnovers.  Southwestern shot 40% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Lafayette turnovers.

Teri Abram led Lafayette with 17 points including 11 of 13 free throws.  Caroline Bennett added 14 points including seven of eight from the field and pulled down six rebounds.  Lindi DeBilzan recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  Tekiya Garr-Carter added nine points, five rebounds, and four steals.

Kennedy Harris led Southwestern with 16 points including two three point baskets.  Regi Cundiff added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Kallie Sheron chipped in with six points and five rebounds.

Southwestern,5,15,13,22,55

Lafayette,12.14.15.16,57

Southwestern (55) – Sheron 6, Harris 16, Cundiff 14, Wood 4,Smiddy 3, Young 3, H. Phelps 5, M. Phelps 4.

Lafayette (57) – Bennett 14, DeBilzan 11, Garr-Carter 9, Abram 17, Grantz 0, Sanford 6.

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

2017CCLCB

Covington Catholic vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

November 29, 2017

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Jack Thelen, 6-5 Jr. Jack Davin, 7-1 Sr. Jake Walter, 5-10 Sr. Aiden Ruthsatz, and 6-4 Sr. CJ Fredrick.  (CovCath was missing AJ Mayer, Michael Mayer, and Luke Lenihan who are preparing for the football championship game).  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Sr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Max Sparkman, 6-0 Sr. Keegan Bailey, and 6-1 Fr. Ben Johnson.

Covington Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 54-53.  Covington Catholic led 48-35 in the final quarter but Lexington Catholic rallied and led 53-52.  Covington Catholic’s Aiden Ruthsatz hit two free throws to give the Colonels a 54-53 with less than a minute to play.  Lexington Catholic missed a three point attempt at the buzzer and Covington Catholic escapes with an impressive road win. There were four ties and four lead changes in a game in which the Colonels seem to have control of until the closing minutes of the game.

Covington Catholic shot 56.7% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off six Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 31.1% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Aiden Ruthsatz had a great game for Covington Catholic tonight with 27 points.  Ruthsatz was seven of nine from the field including five of six from the three point line, and eight of eight free throws.  CJ Fredrick added 11 points, three rebounds, and six assists.  6-4 Jr. Tyler Fleek recorded seven points and six rebounds.

Zan Payne came up big for Lexington Catholic with 28 points including 13 of 13 free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals.  TC Price added eight points, four assists, and three steals.

Covington Catholic,16,16,11,11,54

Lexington Catholic,6,19,10,18,53

Covington Catholic (54) – Thelen 5, Davin 0, Walter 4, Ruthsatz 27, Fredrick 11, Fleek 7.

Lexington Catholic (53) – Payne 28, Price 8, Sparkman 2, Bailey 3, Johnson 6, Hardin 4, Scott 2.

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

2017EASTMANG

Eastern vs. DuPont Manual (Girls)

DuPont Manual High School

Louisville, KY

November 28, 2017

Eastern coach Josh Leslie started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Mikayla Kinnard, 5-8 Jr. Kiara Pearl, 5-11 Jr. Devin Beach, 5-5 Sr. Breanna Anthony, and 5-6 Sr. Brea Mishler.  DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks countered with 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jenay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 Sr. Jaela Johnson.

Eastern defeated Manual 70-66 in a very competitive, hard fought game.  There were 19 lead changes and 11 ties.  Eastern shot 33.3% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 24 of 33 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Manual turnovers.  Manual shot 33.3% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Crimsons connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 19 Eastern turnovers.

Kiara Pearl led Eastern with 22 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Brea Mishler added 16 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Mikayla Kinnard recorded 13 points including seven of eight free throws, eight rebounds, and five assists.  Devin Beach added six points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

Jaela Johnson led Manual with 24 points including three three point baskets, 11 of 12 free throws, and three steals.  Tyonne Howard added 12 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Nila Blackford recorded 11 points, 18 rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.

Eastern,14,15,20,21,70

Manual,16,14,18,18,66

Eastern (70) – Kinnard 13, Pearl 22, Beach 6, Anthony 1, Mishler 16, Gasaway 2, Townsend 8, Nunn 2.

Manual (66) – Griffin 8, Riley 3, Blackford 11, Howard 12, Johnson 24, Chatman 8.

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