Topic: Basketball
2018MCLCB
Madison Central vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)
Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
February 6, 2018
Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Dustin Geralds, 6-1 Sr. Kenyon McKee, 6-8 Jr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Isaiah Minter, and 5-11 Sr. Jacori Miller. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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.
Madison Central continues their late season surge with an impressive 82-45 victory over Lexington Catholic. Since January 19th the Indians have went 7-1 with victories over Trinity, Ballard, and now Lexington Catholic with their only loss during this streak being a road loss 65-63 on a shot at the buzzer to Henry Clay. Madison Central jumped on Lexington Catholic early and took a 27-13 lead after one quarter and led 47-30 at halftime buoyed by nine of 14 from beyond the arc in the first half.
Madison Central shot 56.4% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. The Indians connected on seven of seven from the free throw line, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 32.1% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.
Dustin Geralds led a balanced Madison Central scoring attack with 21 points including four three point baskets, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Isaiah Minter added 17 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Jacori Miller recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. Isaiah Cozart chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds, and 13 blocked shots.
Keegan Bailey led Lexington Catholic with 13 points including two three point baskets. Zan Payne also scored 13 points. Ben Johnson recorded eight points including two three point baskets.
Madison Central,27,20,21,14,82
Lexington Catholic,13,17,6,9,45
Madison Central (82) – Geralds 21, McKee 7, Cozart 12, Minter 17, Miller 16, Charlton 7, Roberts 2.
Lexington Catholic (45) – Payne 13, Price 2, Sparkman 0, Bailey 13, Johnson 8, Hardin 2, Geoghegan 2, Scott 5.
A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.