2021GRCBALB

George Rogers Clark vs. Ballard (Boys) (Championship)

White, Greer, & Maggard Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 29, 2021

George Rogers Clark Josh Cook started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Jerone Morton, 6-3 Sr. Tanner Walton, 6-7 Jr. Trent Edwards, 5-9 Sr. Aden Slone, and 6-0 Jr. Sam Parrish.  Ballard coach Chris Renner countered with 6-5 Jr. Gabe Sisk, 6-3 Sr. Keno Hayden, 6-10 Sr. Maker Bar, 5-10 Sr. Chaunte Marrero, and 6-0 Sr. Kaden Stanton.

Ballard led George Rogers Clark 33-22 in the second quarter but GRC rallied to only trail 35-32 at halftime.  GRC trailed 52-51 after three quarters but outscore the Bruins 14-4 in the final quarter to earn a 65-56 victory.  There were five lead changes and two ties in this game.  GRC shot 54.5% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 39.6% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 GRC turnovers.

Jerone Morton was named Tournament MVP and led GRC with 21 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Tanner Walton added 13 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, and five assists.  Trent Edwards recorded 13 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.  6-5 Sr. Stanley Smothers came off the bench to record seven points and two rebounds.

Keno Hayden led Ballard with 13 points and three rebounds.  Maker Bar added 12 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Gabe Sisk recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Kaden Stanton chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

George Rogers Clark,16,16,19,14,65

Ballard,21,14,17,4,56

George Rogers Clark (65) – Morton 21, Walton 13, Edwards 13, Slone 5, Parrish 3, Hampton 3, Smothers 7.

Ballard (56) – Sisk 11, Hayden 13, Bar 12, Marrero 4, Stanton 10, Tilford 3, Bufford 3.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.