Topic: Basketball
2016GRCHCB
George Rogers Clark vs. Henry Clay (Boys)
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 18, 2016
George Rogers Clark coach Scott Humphrey started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Ryan Cooper, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Menchen, 6-4 Sr. James Cornelius, 5-9 Sr. Josiah Israel, and 5-10 Sr. Jyles Anderson. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-3 Sr. Leander Ridgeway, 6-3 So. Justin Mitchell, 6-5 Sr. Jordan Houston, 5-9 Sr. JaQuise Simpson, and 6-1 Sr. Isaiah Tisdale.
Henry Clay raced out to a 25-13 first quarter lead on their way to a 66-59 victory over George Rogers Clark. Henry Clay shot 46.6% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 46.9% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Henry Clay turnovers.
Isaiah Tisdale led Henry Clay with 19 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Jordan Houston added 12 points and seven rebounds.
James Cornelius led George Rogers Clark with 16 points. Jyles Anderson added 13 points. Jordan Menchen recorded 12 points on four three point baskets.
George Rogers Clark,13,12,13,21,59
Henry Clay,25,12,14,15,66
George Rogers Clark (59) – Cooper 3, Menchen 12, Cornelius 16, Israel 4, Anderson 13, Williams 3, Taylor 2, Philpot 6.
Henry Clay (66) – Ridgeway 3, J. Mitchell 6, Houston 12, Simpson 4, Tisdale 19, Price 6, Brown 2, Jones 4, Jackson 2, K. Mitchell 8.
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.