Topic: Basketball
2022BBNDAGRCG
Notre Dame Academy vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls)
WGM Holiday Classic (Championship)
Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 20, 2022
© 2022 by Ron Harrison
Notre Dame Academy coach Kes Murphy started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Noelle Hubert, 5-11 Jr. Kendra Collins, 6-3 So. Sophia Gibson, 5-9 So. Georgi Kirtley, and 5-10 So. Maya Lawrie. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-2 So. Ciara Byars, 5-8 Sr. Trinity Gay, 5-10 Sr. Brianna Byars, 5-4 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut.
George Rogers Clark defeated Notre Dame Academy by the score of 54-42. GRC shot 38.2% from the field including nine of 22 from the three point line. TheLady Cardinals connected on 24 of 32 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 Notre Dame Academy turnovers. Notre Dame Academy shot 32.5% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Pandas connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 GRC turnovers.
Ciara Byars led GRC with 21 points including two three point baskets, 13 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Trinity Gay added 14 points and three rebounds. Brianna Byars recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Noelle Hubert led Notre Dame Academy with 15 points including three three point baskets and four steals. Sophia Gibson added 10 points including two of two from the field, six of six from the free throw line and four rebounds.
Notre Dame Academy,3,7,12,20,42
George Rogers Clark,9,17,18,10,54
Notre Dame Academy (42) – Hubert 15, Collins 0, Gibson 10, Kirtley 3, Lawrie 6, Robertson 2, Miller 3 Holtzapfel 3.
George Rogers Clark (54) – C. Byars 21, Gay 14, B. Byars 12, Stamper 3, A. Chestnut 3, Taylor 1.
Ciara Byars was named Tournament MVP.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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