Topic: Basketball
2526BBCONMCG
Conner vs. Madison Central (Girls)
Lady Flyer Hoops/H&W Dukes Sports Classic
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
January 3, 2026
© 2026 by Ron Harrison
Conner coach Michelle Gambrel started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Izelee Kerns, 5-8 Fr. Rhys Everett, 5-9 So. Taylor Hawthorne, 5-5 Sr. Bella Smith, and 5-8 So. Kayci Covelle. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Fr. Karah Clines, 5-6 Jr. Baylee Murphy, 5-10 Sr. Kyamarra Matuse, 5-4 So. Abi King, and 6-4 Sr. Jordynn Miles.
Conner captured their first victory of the year with a 54-48 victory over Madison Central. There were seven lead changes and five ties in this game. Conner shot 38.5% from the field including seven of 29 from the three point line. They connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 34.6% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Conner turnovers.
Izelee Kerns (Game MVP) led Conner with 16 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, six blocked shots, and three steals. Kayci Covelle added nine points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists, 7th Grader Hadley Bertsch recorded nine points on three three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Bella Smith chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Rhys Everett added seven points, four rebounds, and four steals.
Jordynn Miles led Madison Central with 14 points including six of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. 5-7 So. Taleah Haslon added 13 points and seven rebounds. Abi King recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four steals. 5-6 8th Grade Kadi Herbst chipped in with eight points and 10 rebounds.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Conner | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 54 |
Madison Central | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 48 |
Conner | (54) | - | Kerns 16, Everett 7, Hawthorne 3, Smith 8, Covelle 9, Bertsch 9, McGraw 2. |
Madison Central | (48) | - | Clines 0. Murphy 3, Matuse 0, King 10, Miles 14, Haslon 13, Herbst 8. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.
Updated: Sunday, 4 January 2026 7:11 PM EST
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