Lexington KY - January 6, 2009

Lexington Catholic raced out to a 60-30 lead on their way to a 70-55 victory over Casey County.  Lexington Catholic's starters played from 14:45 to 21:49 with Coach Salsman substituting liberally throughout the contest.

Lexington Catholic shot 40.3% from the field including six of 25 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds and scored 21 points off 20 Casey County turnovers. Casey County shot 29.8% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Rebels connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds and scored 10 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Casey County held a 37-14 advantage in bench scoring.

6-3 So. Scott Schuette led Lexington Catholic with 18 points including four three point baskets.  6-3 Sr. Vee Sanford added 17 points.  6-3 Sr. Taylor Botkin recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and five steals.  5-11 So. Brad Jeffries came off the bench to lead Casey County with 17 points including four three point baskets. 5-10 So. Tyler Johnson and 6-6 Sr. Elliott Cannon added nine points each and Cannon pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds. 

Casey County             8 17 13 17 - 55

Lexington Catholic    25 23 15   7 - 70

Casey County (55) - Morgan 4, Salyers 2, Cannon 9, K. Jeffries 0, Snow 3, B. Jeffries 17, Spangoletti 6, Johnson 9, Wright 4, Clark 1.

Lexington Catholic (70) - Martin 4, Schuette 18, Peurach 8, Botkin 9, Sanford 17, Beckham 9, Talbott 3, Conrad 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic stats crew Glen Gentry and Gary Long for providing the computer statistics for tonight's game.