2015WJMC

West Jessamine vs. Mercer County (Boys)

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

January 23, 2015

West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Brooks Ely, 6-3 Jr. Siah Holifield, 6-4 Sr. Dalton Crouse, 6-0 Jr. Camron Seater, and 6-0 Sr. David McCorvey.  Mercer County coach Josh Cook countered with 6-4 Jr. Will Hager, 6-3 Jr. Alijah Mink, 6-4 Jr. Malik Dow, 6-4 Fr. Trevor Faulkner, and 6-2 Sr. Deron Bartleson.

West Jessamine raced out to an early 20-9 lead but had to withstand a Mercer County rally to earn a 67-65 victory.  Mercer County actually held a 52-51 lead at the end of three quarters. There were 10 lead changes and eight ties in the game.  West Jessamine shot 50% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line.  The Colts connected on 23 of 29 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Mercer County turnovers.  Mercer County shot 52.9% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Titans connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 10 West Jessamine turnovers.

David McCorvey led West Jessamine with 24 points including 10 of 12 free throws and eight rebounds.  Siah Holifield added 18 points.  Brooks Ely recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.

Trevor Faulkner led Mercer County with 17 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Will Hager added 14 points and eight assists.  Alijah Mink and Malik Dow chipped in with 11 and 10 points respectively.

West Jessamine,23,12,16,16,67

Mercer County,17,12,23,13,65

West Jessamine (67) – Ely 13, Holifield 18, Crouse 5, Seater 7, McCorvey 24.

Mercer County (65) – Hager 14, Mink 11, Dow 10, Faulkner 17, Bartleson 5, Davis 1, Baughman 7.

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