2018ALLAG

Murray vs. Shelby Valley (Girls) (Championship)

2018 Kentucky All “A” Classic

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 28, 2018

Murray coach Wayne Foust started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Alexis Curtis, 5-6 Jr. Parker Greer, 5-10 Sr. Alexis Burpo, 5-7 Sr. Lex Mayes, and 5-7 Sr. Macey Turley.  Shelby Valley coach Rodney Rowe countered with 5-7 Sr. Kayla Newsom, 5-5 So. Tori Hampton, 5-7 Sr. Kyleigh Tackett, 5-3 Sr. Summer Rose, and 5-4 8^th Grade  Cassidy Rowe.

There were a lot of story lines about this team even before the opening tip.  Rechelle Turner the previous coach at Murray resigned with a 460-178 record over the last 21 years at Murray High including the 2016 All “A” Classic championship to take over the reins at Murray State University and was replaced by Wayne Foust.  However, there has been heartbreak at this event as they lost the 2015 title game 47-46 to Covington Holy Cross and lost in the 2017 quarterfinal 60-57 to eventual champion Monroe County.  The cupboard is not bare as the Lady Tigers return the trio of Alexis Burpo, Lex Mayes, and Macey Turley who will all continue their basketball careers next year under their former coach Rechelle Turner at Murray State.  Coach Foust has led his team to a 21-2 record and enters this event as the favorite. 

Shelby Valley under Rodney Rowe is led by 8^th Grader Cassidy Rowe and is one of the best passing teams either boys or girls I have seen at the high school level and as one of the coaches stated “we are nothing without each other.”  This statement accurately sums up the team closeness and the true understanding of team concept.

Murray captured the championship today with a 53-40 victory but the score does not reflect the competiveness of the game.  Shelby Valley led 27-22 at halftime led by 5-9 8^th Grade Alyssa Elswick with eight points and Kyleigh Tackett with seven points.  Lex Mayes and Elizabeth Curtis kept Murray within striking distance with seven and six points respectively.  Murray came out in the third quarter and clogged the passing lanes forcing Shelby Valley to shoot from outside and dominated the quarter 13-3 to earn a 35-30 lead and extended the lead in the final quarter to earn the victory.

Murray shot 36.4% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 10 Shelby Valley turnovers.  Shelby Valley shot 28.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Kats connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Murray turnovers.

Lex Mayes led Murray with 22 points including five three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Macey Turley added 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Alexis Burpo recorded seven points, 13 rebounds, and three steals.  Elizabeth Curtis chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.  Parker Greer added five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals with several of her big plays coming in the decisive third quarter.

Summer Rose, a diminutive guard with a big heart, led Shelby Valley with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Kyleigh Tackett added nine points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Alyssa Elswick recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Tori Hampton chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.  Cassidy Rowe added five points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Kayla Newsom pulled down five rebounds.

Murray,5,17,13,18,53

Shelby Valley,10,17,3,10,40

Murray (53) – Curtis 6, Greer 5, Burpo 7, Mayes 22, Turley 13.

Shelby Valley (40) – K. Newsom 2, Hampton 6, Tackett 9, Rose 10, Rowe 5, Elswick 8.

All Tournament Team: Alexis Burpo (Murray), Elizabeth Curtis (Murray), Lillie Hall (Williamsburg), Peyton Martin (Edmonson County), Hayley Neeley (Walton-Verona), Kayla Newsom (Shelby Valley). Summer Rose (Shelby Valley), Cassidy Rowe (Shelby Valley), Caitlin Simon (Edmonson County), Sidney Thomas (Covington Holy Cross), Macey Turley (Murray), Kelsey Tye (Williamsburg), and MVP Lex Mayes (Murray).

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2018LCPLDB

Lexington Catholic vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

January 18, 2018

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Zan Payne, 6-3 Sr. TC Price, 6-7 Sr. Max Sparkman, 6-0 Sr. Keegan Bailey, and 5-11 Jr. Javen Hardin.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-3 Jr. Michael Corio, 6-2 Sr. Jared Gadd, 6-5 Jr. Trevor Rogers, 5-10 Sr. JaQuice Gray, and 6-2 Jr. Michael Allen.

Lexington Catholic pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 54-43.  The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Lexington Catholic shot 34.6% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 40% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Zan Payne led Lexington Catholic with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and four steals.  Keegan Bailey added 16 points including three three point baskets.  TC Price recorded eight points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 

JaQuice Gray led Dunbar with 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Jared Gadd also scored 13 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  Trevor Rogers recorded six points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Lexington Catholic,12,9,12,21,54

Paul Laurence Dunbar,10,10,9,14,43

Lexington Catholic (54) – Payne 22, Price 8, Sparkman 0, Bailey 16, Hardin 2, Johnson 4, Scott 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (43) – Corio 3, Gadd 13, Rogers 6, JaQuice Gray 13, Allen 5, Kinnard 3.

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

2018LCWJB

Lexington Catholic vs. West Jessamine (Boys)

Jaguar Classic

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

January 20, 2018

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 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.  West Jessamine coach Damon Kelly countered with 6-3 Fr. DeAjuan Stepp, 6-0 Jr. Dalton Bruner, 6-3 Sr. Kyle Anderson, 5-11 Sr. Drew Cook, and 5-11 Sr. Skyler Cannady.

Lexington Catholic trailed 43-32 at halftime but rallied to defeat West Jessamine by a score of 78-68.  Lexington Catholic pulled away in the final seconds due to a parade to the free throw line due to technical fouls being assessed against West Jessamine.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Lexington Catholic shot 49.1% from the field including 10 of 20 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 22 West Jessamine turnovers.  West Jessamine shot 48.1% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Colts connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 24 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Zan Payne led Lexington Catholic with 27 points and nine rebounds.  Ben Johnson added 20 points including six three point baskets.  Keegan Bailey recorded 14 points including six of six free throws, seven assists, and seven steals.  TC Price chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  6-6 Jr. Brice Scott added six points and 12 rebounds.

Dalton Bruner led West Jessamine with 23 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Skyler Cannady added 22 points including five three point baskets and four steals.  Drew Cook recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and five assists.  Kyle Anderson recorded five points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Lexington Catholic,13,19,20,26,78

West Jessamine,20,23,7,18,68

Lexington Catholic (78) – Payne 27, Price 7, Sparkman 4, Bailey 14, Johnson 20, Scott 6.

West Jessamine (68) – Stepp 4, Bruner 23, Anderson 5, Cook 11, Cannady 22, Preston 3.

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

2018SCBSB

Scott County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

January 22. 2018

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart, and 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington.  Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson countered with 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Sr. Terrance Clayton-Murphy, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 5-11 Jr. Kendrick Curry.

This was a game widely anticipated between two teams that had not lost to another Kentucky team to this point and was played before a standing only crowd.  The fire marshall mandated that one person could only enter if one person left the building.  The game lived up to expectations as both teams made a statement and it was definitely a game of two halves.  Bryan Station controlled the first half leading 40-28 at halftime on the strength of excellent long range shooting.  Scott County regrouped at halftime and took control of the game with a 26-7 advantage in the third quarter on their way to a 72-58 victory.  The score was tied four times and there were eight lead changes in this game.

Scott County shot 41.3% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 37.7% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 25 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, and six blocked shots.  Glenn Covington added 15 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Cooper Robb recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Diablo Stewart chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets.

Eric Boone led Bryan Station with 25 points including two three point baskets, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.  Jalen Burbage added 13 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Kendrick Curry recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Scott County,17,11,26,18,72

Bryan Station,16,24,7,11,58

Scott County (72) – Robb 13, Long 2, Moreno 25, Stewart 13, Covington 15, Williams 4.

Bryan Station (58) – Boone 25, Clayton-Murphy 4, Burbage 13, Morones 5, Curry 9, Simpson 2.

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

2018SCHCG

Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 23, 2018

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Riddle, 5-10 Jr. Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Sr. Zakiyia Holt, 5-5 Jr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 So. Morgan DeFoor.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-8 Jr. Christian Gatewood, 5-8 Sr. Braxton Price, 5-8 Sr. Cheyenne Jones, 5-4 Sr. Alexis Lutz, and 5-7 Jr. Kiya Thompson.

Scott County, buoyed by a sizzling 64.9% from the field, raced out to a 67-38 halftime lead on their way to a 90 – 50 victory over Henry Clay.  Scott County shot 60.7% from the field including 14 of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 36.4% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 16 points off eight Scott County turnovers.

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 27 points including five three point baskets and three assists.  Maaliya Owens added 22 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Peyton Riddle recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  5-1 Fr. Braylee McMath chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 16 points and five rebounds.  Cheyenne Jones added 13 points and eight rebounds.  Braxton Price recorded nine points including seven of seven free throws and five assists.

Scott County,35,32,18,5,90

Henry Clay,14,24,10,2,50

Scott County (90) – Riddle 14, Owens 22, Holt 8, J. Smith 2, DeFoor 27, McMath 9, Gray 2, Williams 2, M. Smith 4.

Henry Clay (50) – Gatewood 1, Price 9, Jones 13, Lutz 7, Thompson 16, Mukalamusi 4.

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

2018SCDMG

Scott County vs. DuPont Manual (Girls)

DuPont Manual High School

Louisville, KY

January 11, 2018

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Riddle, 5-10 Jr. Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Sr. Zakiyia Holt, 5-5 Jr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 So. Morgan DeFoor.  DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks countered with 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jeanay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 So. Anna Littlefield.

Scott County outscored Manual 31-3 in the third quarter to take control of the game on their way to a 76-53 victory.  Scott County shot 42.9% from the field including 13 of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Manual turnovers.  Manual shot 29% from the field including one of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Crimsons connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.

Maaliya Owens led Scott County with 24 points including five three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Morgan DeFoor added 23 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Peyton Riddle recorded 18 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Juliette Smith added five points, four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

Nila Blackford led Manual with 17 points and 12 rebounds.  Tyonne Howard added nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Aniah Griffin recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Scott County,20,19,31,6,76

DuPont Manual,13,21,3,16,53

Scott County (76) – Riddle 18, Owens 24, Holt 0, J. Smith 5, DeFoor 23, M. Williams 2, Tompkins 2, Hoffman 2.

DuPont Manual (53) – Griffin 8, Riley 3, Blackford 17, Howard 9, Littlefield 4, Johnson 5, Chatman 1, Pennix 4, Bush 2.

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

2018HCTRINB

Henry Clay vs. Trinity (Boys)

Trinity High School

Louisville, KY

January 23, 2018

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Harris Hawkins, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Sr. Andreus Green, 5-10 So. Marquez Warrick, and 6-0 Jr. Keaston Brown.  Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-4 Jr. Stan Turnier, 6-3 Jr. Jamil Hardaway, 6-5 Jr. David Johnson, 6-5 So. Justin Powell, and 6-5 Sr. Jayden Scrubb.

Trinity defeated Henry Clay by a score of 62-55.  There were two ties and five lead changes in this game.  Trinity shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored four points off six Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 41.3% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Trinity turnovers.

Justin Powell led Trinity with 17 points including five three point baskets.  Jay Scrubb added 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  David Johnson recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and six assists.

Keaston Brown led Henry Clay with 22 points including three three point baskets.  Marquez Warrick added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Henry Clay,11,18,8,18,55

Trinity,12,22,10,18,62

Henry Clay (55) – Hawkins 3, Williams 3, Green 4, Warrick 15, Brown 22, Hughes 6, Phillips 2.

Trinity (62) – Turnier 2, Hardaway 2, Johnson 15, Powell 17, Scrubb 15, Springfield 6, Rice 3, Hodge 2.

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

2018BALHCB

Ballard vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 18, 2018

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Dorion Tisby, 6-2 Sr. Marshon Ford, 6-2 Sr. Delonta Wimberly, 5-9 Sr. Tyron Duncan, and 6-0 So. Lewis Richards.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Harris Hawkins, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Sr. Andreus Green, 5-10 So. Marquez Warrick, and 6-0 Jr. Keaston Brown.

Ballard scored 37 points off 28 Henry Clay turnovers in a 74-66 victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.  Ballard shot 49.2% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and held a 32-5 advantage in bench scoring.  Henry Clay shot 42.1% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Ballard turnovers.

Dorion Tisby led Ballard with 16 points and four rebounds.  Delonta Wimberly and 6-2 Sr. Davis Bryant each scored 11 points.  Marshon Ford recorded 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. 

Harris Hawkins led Henry Clay with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.  Jalen Williams added 14 points including three three point baskets.  Marquez Warrick also scored 14 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Andreus Green recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Ballard,23,16,18,17,74

Henry Clay,16,23,17,10,66

Ballard (74) – Tisby 16, Ford 10, Wimberly 11, Tyron Duncan 2, Richards 3, Tyrese Duncan 8, Bryant 11, Douglas 6, Holley 4, Bishop 3.

Henry Clay (66) – Hawkins 14, Williams 14, Green 12, Warrick 14, Brown 7, Hughes 5.

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

2018MCLCG

Madison Central vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 23, 2018

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, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Jr. Maylo Given, 5-8 Jr. Jay Ballard, 5-10 Sr. Maya Jazdzewski, 5-3 Sr. Olivia Haines, and 5-6 Sr. Ashley Frebis.

Madison Central trailed 35-28 after three quarters but outscored Lexington Catholic 21-9 in the final quarter to earn a 49-44 victory.  There were three ties and three lead changes in this game.  Madison Central shot 43.6% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 34.8% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Madison Central turnovers.

Je’Kauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 13 points and seven rebounds.  Taleya Todd added 11 points.  Madison Barnard also reached double figures with 10 points.  Bailey Vanover recorded eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Blaze Pacheco pulled down seven rebounds.

Maya Jazdzewski led Lexington Catholic with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Jay Ballard added 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists. 

Madison Central,13,6,9,21,49

Lexington Catholic,14,11,10,9,44

Madison central (49) – Todd 11, Pacheco 3, McKeithen 13, Vanover 8, Barnard 10, Hudson 4.

Lexington Catholic (44) – Given 5, Ballard 11, Jazdzewski 12, Haines 0, Frebis 4, Weldon 3, Witt 4, West 2, Nash 2, Brierly 1.

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

2018MCEJG

Madison Central vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

Jaguar Classic

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

January 20, 2018

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, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard.  East Jessamine coach Todd Claunch countered with 5-6 Sr. Jessica Hall, 5-7 So. Autumn Harrison, 5-10 Sr. Jalynn Landversicht, 5-3 Jr. Jasmine Atkerson, and 5-5 So. Aimee Hagins.

Madison Central defeated East Jessamine 47-45 in a game that had more plot twists than a good Agatha Christie. Novel.  The game had six lead changes and four ties.  East Jessamine came out bombing from long range was eight of 16 from beyond the arc in the first half and trailed 30-28 at the intermission.  The Jaguars eventually cooled down and finished the game 10 of 29 from long range.  Madison Central’s sparkplug guard Bailey Vanover suffered a bloodied nose and missed a few minutes and eventually fouled out with two minutes remaining and the Indians clinging to a narrow lead.  East Jessamine had a chance to tie in the closing second but Central’s 5-6 Jr. Kelsey Powell played some outstanding defense denying her opponent a clear path to the basket and Madison Central escaped with the victory.

Madison Central shot 40.9% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored six points off 17 East Jessamine turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 31.5% from the field including 10 of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on only one of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 22 Madison Central turnovers.

Je’Kauri McKeithen led Madison Central today with 15 points and eight rebounds.  Madison Barnard came up big today and added 10 points and three rebounds.  Bailey Vanover recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.

Jessica Hall led East Jessamine with 14 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jasmine Atkerson added 12 points on four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Jalynn Landversicht recorded eight points, eight rebounds, six assists, one blocked shot, and six steals.

Madison Central,12,18,11,6,47

East Jessamine,15,13,12,5,45

Madison Central (47) – Todd 4, Pacheco 2, McKeithen 15, Vanover 9, Barnard 10, Minter 4, Parks 3.

East Jessamine (45) – Hall 14, Harrison 4, Landversicht 8, Atkerson 12, A. Hagins 4, I. Hagins 3.

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