2022HLPLDB

Henry Clay vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

January 13, 2022

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Aziel Blackwell, 6-2 Jr. Kyan Miller, 6-7 Sr. Brenden Wicker, 5-9 Jr. Konlin Brown, and 6-2 Sr. Kanye Henderson.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Murray Gavin countered with 6-4 Sr. Zach Carter, 5-11 Jr. Benjamin Haggard, 6=8 Sr. Lionel Kumwimba, 6-1 Jr. Nick Spaulding, and 6-1 Jr. Max VanDyke.

Henry Clay defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar 76-69 in overtime.  The score was tied eight times and there were 14 lead changes in the game.  Henry Clay shot 45.3% from the field including 12 of 24 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 30 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 57.4% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Henry Clay turnovers.

Konlin Brown led Henry Clay with27 points including eight three points baskets, three of four free throws, and three rebounds.  Aziel Blackwell added 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.  Kanye Henderson recorded 16 points including eight of 14 free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Nick Spalding led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 23 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Max VanDyke added 13 points including three three point baskets, and seven rebounds.  Lionel Kumwimba recorded 12 points and four rebounds.  Zach Carter chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Henry Clay,18,18,9,15,16,76

Paul Laurence Dunbar,17,13,12,18,9,69

Henry Clay (76) – Blackwell 16, Miller 8, Wicker 1, Konlin Brown 27, Henderson 16, Madison 3, Hawkins 5.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (69) – Carter 10, Haggard 5, Kumwimba 12, Spalding 23, Max VanDyke 13, Drew 2, Williams 3, Gadd 1.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.