2023BBCENSHG

Central vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY
January 13, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Central coach Deshawn Pendleton started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Destiny Jones, 5-6 Sr. Anaya Asher, 5-11 Sr. JaLa Douglas, 5-2 Sr. JaKyrra Bartlett, and 5-2 Sr. Miracle Thomas. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Central by the score of 75-61. Sacred Heart Academy shot 50% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 13 Central turnovers. Central shot 40.4% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jackets connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 25 points including three three point baskets, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. Triniti Ralston added 17 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Reagan Bender recorded 17 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Angelina Pelayo chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Destiny Jones led Central with 22 points, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Amaya Asher added 18 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists. JaLa Douglas recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals.

Central,12,10,14,25,61

Sacred Heart Academy,20,23,11,21,75

Central (61) – Jones 22, Asher 18, Douglas 11, Bartlett 3, M. Thomas 2, Roach 3, Carr 2.

Sacred Heart Academy (75) – Johnson 25, Bender 17, Pelayo 12, Ralston 17, Russell 2, Wolff 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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