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West Jessamine vs. Vestavia Hills (AL) (Boys)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 22, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Daniel Waters, 6-2 Sr. Jacob Jones, 6-4 Sr. Drew Marshall, 5-9 Sr. Nicho Thompson, and 6-2 Sr. Brett Bush. Vestavia Hills (AL) coach Patrick Davis countered with 6-4 Sr. Win Miller, 6-3 Jr. Thomas Teaff, 6-5 Jr. Jordan Ross, 6-1 Jr. Keown Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Jackson Weaver.

Vestavia Hills (AL) led 61-45 early in the fourth quarter but had to survive a furious rally by West Jessamine to earn a 93-88 double overtime victory. There were eight lead changes and seven ties in this game. Vestavia Hills shot 50% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Rebels connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 49.2% from the field including nine of 24 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored four points off five Vestavia Hills turnovers.

Win Miller led Vestavia Hills with 44 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Jackson Weaver added 20 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. 6-2 Jr. Ben Evans chipped in with nine points. Jordan Weaver recorded seven points, 15 rebounds, and three steals.

Daniel Waters led West Jessamine with 33 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. Jacob Jones added 26 points including seven of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Drew Marshall recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Brett Bush chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. 6-5 Sr. Gavin Salva pulled down nine rebounds.

West Jessamine,16,12,17,30,8,5,88

Vestavia Hills (AL),16,19,23,17,8,10,93

West Jessamine (88) – Waters 33, Jones 26, Marshall 16, Thompson 3, B. Bush 10.

Vestavia Hills (AL) (93) – Miller 44, Teaff 5, Ross 7, Richardson 6, Weaver 20, Evans 9, Barksdale 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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