2021MCBG

Madison Central vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

November 30, 2021

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-7 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader.  Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-9 Jr. Chesney Lovins, 5-8 Sr. Alexis Newman, 6-0 Sr. Madison Howell, 4-10 Sr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Sr. Mati Stepp.

Madison Central led 24-17 at halftime but Berea made the adjustments at halftime to earn a 55-51 victory.  Berea shot 40% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Pirates connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 22 turnovers.  Madison Central shot 37.5% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 22 turnovers.

Madison Howell led Berea with 18 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Mati Stepp added 12 points including six of seven free throws, and four assists.  Alexis Newman recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Chesney Lovins added six points and 12 rebounds.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.  Kessaney Melton added 12 points and seven rebounds.  Brittany Campbell recorded eight points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six steals.  Eden Carter chipped in with five points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Madison Central,7,17,9,18,51

Berea,11,6,18,20,55

Madison Central (51) – Hensley 18, Eden Carter 5, Melton 12, Bri. Campbell 8, Strader 6, Long 2.

Berea (55) – Lovins 6, Newman 11, Madison Howell 18, Rodgers 2, Mati Stepp 12, King 2, Beard 2, Mackenzie Howell 2.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.