Topic: Basketball
2023KHSAAGC
2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16®
Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
March 8-11, 2023
© 2023 Ron Harrison
Bowling Green vs. Owensboro Catholic Wednesday March 8th
Bowling Green coach Calvin Head started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Katy Smiley, 5-10 Sr. Saniyah Shelton, 5-11 Sr. Meadow Tisdale, 5-8 Jr. Jasiyah Franklin, and 5-8 Sr. Tanaya Bailey. Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 5-8 Sr. Madeline Hayden, 5-8 Jr. Hailee Johnson, 5-8 So. Aubrey Randolph, 5-6 Sr. Katie Riney, and 5-6 So. Karmin Riley.
Owensboro Catholic connected on four free throws in the last 12 seconds to earn a 54-51 victory over Bowling Green. There were three ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Owensboro Catholic shot 43.6% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 42.9% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off 14 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.
Karmin Riley led Owensboro Catholic with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five assists, and two steals. Hailee Johnson added 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-8 Sr. Lauren Keelin recorded nine points including two three point baskets. Katie Riney chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Aubrey Randolph added six points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Katy Smiley led Bowling Green with 20 points including six three point baskets and three rebounds. Meadow Tisdale added 11 points and eight rebounds. Saniyah Shelton recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Tanaya Bailey chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Bowling Green - 6,13,16,16,51
Owensboro Catholic -11,7,19,17,54
Bowling Green - (51) – Smiley 20, Shelton 10, Tisdale 11, Franklin 0, T. Bailey 8, Wardlow 2.
Owensboro Catholic - (54) – Hayden 2, Johnson 13, Randolph 6, Riney 8, Riley 16, Lauren Keelin 9.
Lawrence County vs. Sacred Heart Academy Wednesday March 8th
Lawrence County coach Miranda Feltner started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Kensley Feltner, 5-9 So. Sophie Adkins, 6-1 Jr. Kaison Ward, 5-7 Jr. Leandra Curnutte, and 5-8 Jr. Abby Nelson. 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.
The score was tied 18-18 in the second quarter but Sacred Heart exploded to pull away for a commanding 70-33 victory. The score was tied five times and there were three lead changes early in the game. Sacred Heart shot 60% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Lawrence County turnovers. Lawrence County shot 25% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored five points off five Sacred Heart turnovers.
Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 24 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 21 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, seven assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Triniti Ralson chipped in with two points, two rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals. Claire Russell added five points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Kensley Feltner led Lawrence County with 14 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Sophie Adkins added 11 points and eight rebounds.
Lawrence County - 6,12,8,7,33
Sacred Heart Academy - 10,19,23,18,70
Lawrence County - (33) – Feltner 14, Adkins 11, Ward 1, Curnutte 3, Nelson 4.
Sacred Heart Academy - (70) – Johnson 21, Bender 24, Pelayo 14, Ralston 2, Russell 5, Howe 4.
George Rogers Clark vs. Mercer County Wednesday March 8th
George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut. Mercer County coach Haley Spivey countered with 5-9 Jr. Sara Dunn, 5-9 Fr. Teigh Yeast, 5-11 Sr. Lindsay Jessie, 5-8 Jr. Jersey McGinnis, and 5-8 Jr. Anna Kate Drakeford.
George Rogers Clark led 36-34 after three quarters and pulled away late for a 51-43 victory over Mercer County. George Rogers Clark shot 48.8% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Mercer County turnovers. Mercer County shot 42.5% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Titans connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 George Rogers Clark turnovers.
Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 22 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Brianna Byars added 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Anaya Chestnut recorded nine points on three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.
Anna Kate Drakeford led Mercer County with 20 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Lindsay Jessie added nine points, two rebounds, and three steals. Sara Dunn recorded seven points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Teigh Yeast chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, and five assists. 5-6 Jr. Peyton Boyd pulled down six rebounds.
George Rogers Clark - 19,6,11,15,51
Mercer County - 9,12,13,9,43
George Rogers Clark - (51) – C, Byars 22, Gay 2, B. Byars 14, Stamper 2, A, Chestnut 9, Tabor 2.
Mercer County - (43) – Dunn 7, Yeast 6, Jessie 9, McGinnis 0, Drakeford 20, Boyd 1.
North Laurel vs. Frederick Douglass Wednesday March 8th
North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Brooke Nichelson, 5-7 Jr. Jaelyn Black, 6-3 Jr. Chloe McKnight, 5-6 So. Bella Sizemore, and 5-8 Sr. Emily Sizemore. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Chriatian, 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.
Emily Sizemore hit a layup with seven seconds remaining to give North Laurel a 59-57 victory over Frederick Douglass. The Broncos had one last chance bit a three point attempt hit the front of the rim. There were five ties and three lead changes in this game. North Laurel shot 53.2% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 33.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 North Laurel turnovers.
Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 26 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Emily Sizemore added 14 points and four assists. Chloe McKnight recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Bella Sizemore chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-0 8th Grade Mariella Claybrook added three points, two rebounds, and two key blocked shots late in the game.
Ayannai-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 22 points on seven of 11 from the field, eight of eight free throws, 18 rebounds, and four steals. Niah Rhodes added 11 points including three three point baskets. Kate Baker recorded nine points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jermyra Christian chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. Victory Sledge added six points and three rebounds.
North Laurel - 12,11,18,18,59
Frederick Douglass - 15,13,17,12,57
North Laurel - (59) – Nichelson 26, Black 0, C. McKnight 10, B. Sizemore 6, E. Sizemore 14, Claybrook 3.
Frederick Douglass - (57) – Christian 7, Sledge 6, Darrington 22, Baker 9, Rhodes 11, Knowles 2.
Ashland Blazer vs. Knott County Central Thursday March 9th
Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr, Aryanna Gulley, 5-58 Fr. Gabby Karle, 5-10 Jr. Jaidyn Gulley, 5-4 So. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-9 Jr. Ella Sellars. Knott County Central coach Justin Amburgey countered with 5-9 Jr. Haley Combs, 5-7 Jr. Presley Fletcher, 6-0 So. Faith Pollard, 5-5 Jr. Kylie Gayheart, and 5-6 Jr. Layce Hall.
Ashland Blazer raced out to a 11-0 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 46-34 victory over Knott County Central. Ashland Blazer shot 35.4% from the field including zero of 12 from the three point line. The Kittens connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Knott County Central turnovers. Knott County Central shot 36.4% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers.
Kenleigh Woods led Ashland Blazer with 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ella Sellars added 12 points including four of four free throws and four rebounds. Jaidyn Gulley recorded six points and 11 rebounds.
5-5 Jr. Kaylee Gibson led Knott County Central with nine points. Kylie Gayheart added six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Faith Pollard recorded five points and five rebounds. Haley Combs chipped in with five points and four rebounds.
Ashland Blazer - 11,10,12,13,46
Knott County Central - 0,6,16,12,34
Ashland Blazer – (46) – A. Gulley 5, Karle 2, J. Gulley 6, Woods 21, Sellars 12, Delaney 2.
Knott County Central – (34) – H. Combs 5, Fletcher 0, Pollard 5, Gayheart 6, Hall 2, Gibson 9, Reed 2, Bentley 3, Hammond 2.
McCracken County vs. Bethlehem Thursday March 9th
McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensley Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond.
McCracken County raced out to a 19-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-41 victory over Bethlehem. McCracken County shot 54% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 22 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 30.2% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off six McCracken County turnovers.
Destiny Thomas led McCracken County with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Claire Johnson added 23 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four assists, and four steals. Mikee Buchanan recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots, Caroline Sivills chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Carlie Thurmond led Bethlehem with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two rebounds. Emma Filiatreau added 10 points including six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tessa Miles recorded six points, three rebounds, and three assists. Ashlyn Miles chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
McCracken County - 19,21,19,12,71
Bethlehem - 7,12,18,4,41
McCracken County - (71) – Thomas 27, Buchanan 8, Sivills 7, Bufford 0, Johnson 23, Benton 5, York 1.
Bethlehem - (41) – A, Miles 4, T. Miles 6, Filiatreau 10, Clayton 0, Thurmond 17, Lazano 2, Young 2.
Cooper vs. Mercy Academy Thursday March 9th
Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Logan Palmer, 5-10 Jr. Maleah Alexander, 6-2 Sr. Whitney Lind, 5-8 Sr. Kay Freihofer, and 5-10 Jr. Liz Freihofer. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-9 Jr. Peyton Arnold, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-7 So. Addyson Becker, and 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith (5-5 So. PG Alyssa Murphy is out with an injury).
Mercy Academy outscored Cooper 23-12 in the third quarter on their way to a 70-64 victory over Cooper. The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in this game. Mercy Academy shot 51.3% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 26 of 36 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored three points off seven Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 34.5% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on 23 of 26 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Mercy Academy turnovers.
Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 37 points including 15 of 20 free throws, 21 rebounds, and two assists. Emma Barnett added 14 points including four three point baskets. Mary Smith recorded nine points including five of seven free throws, and four assists.
Whitney Lind led Cooper with 16 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Liz Freihofer added 15 points including 11 of 13 free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Maleah Alexander recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Palmer chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two steals. Kay Freihofer added eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 8th Grade Haylee Noel recorded six points, two assists, and three steals.
Cooper - 14,12,12,26,64
Mercy Academy - 12,12,23,23,70
Cooper - (64) – Palmer 9, Alexander 10, Lind 16, K. Freihofer 8, L, Freihofer 15, Noel 6.
Mercy Academy - (70) – Barnett 14, Arnold 4, Macy 37, Becker 3, Smith 9, Pifer 3.
Henderson County vs. Simon Kenton Thursday March 9th
Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-10 Sr. Emilee Eggleston, 5-9 Fr. Hayylie Webb, 5-10 Fr. Anna Kelch, 5-3 8th Grade Brynli Pernell, and 5-7 Fr. Megan Gadzala.
Henderson County defeated Simon Kenton 56-54 in two overtimes. Henderson County’s 5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles hit a three point basket to tied the game at 41-41 to force the first overtime. Jarie Thomas hit two free throws for the Colonels to tie the score at 46-46 and force the second overtime. Shalyn Sprinkles on eight of 10 free throws to ensure the victory. There were six ties and four lead changes in this game.
Henderson County shot 39.5% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 36.2% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Pioneers connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers.
Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 19 points including seven of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles added 11 points including eight of 10 free throws and two steals. Brooklyn Gibson recorded 10 points, two assists, and three steals. Graci Risley chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.
Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 19 points including two three point baskets, nine of nine free throws and two rebounds. Emilee Eggleston added 17 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Hayylie Webb recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Anna Kelch chipped in with five points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Megan Gadzala pulled down eight rebounds.
Henderson County - 6,16,10,9,5,10,56
Simon Kenton - 15,11,11,4,5,8,54
Henderson County - (56) – Gibson 10, Veal 4, Thomas 19, Lacer 2, Risley 6, Sprinkles 11, Kemp 4.
Simon Kenton - (54) – Eggleston 17, Webb 10, Kelch 5, Pernell 19, Gadzala 2, Flynn 1.
Sacred Heart Academy vs. Owensboro Catholic (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th
Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: with 5-8 Sr. Madeline Hayden, 5-8 Jr. Hailee Johnson, 5-8 So. Aubrey Randolph, 5-6 Sr. Katie Riney, and 5-6 So. Karmin Riley. 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 Owensboro Catholic by the score of 67-45. Sacred Heart shot 49% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Owensboro Catholic turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 34.1% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Aces connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Sacred Heart turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 23 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo added 13 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. Reagan Bender recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Triniti Ralston chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Claire Russell pulled down seven rebounds.
Hailee Johnson led Owensboro Catholic with 12 points including seven of eight free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Karmin Riley added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Aubrey Randolph recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. Lauren Keelin chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.
Sacred Heart Academy - 12,16,19,20,67
Owensboro Catholic - 7,10,9,19,45
Sacred Heart Academy - (67) – Johnson 23, Bender 12, Pelayo 13, Ralston 11, Russell 2, Howe 6.
Owensboro Catholic - (45) – Hayden 4, Johnson 12, Randolph 9, Riney 0, Riley 11, Grant 1, Lauren Keelin 6, Krampe 2.
North Laurel vs. George Rogers Clark (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th
North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Brooke Nichelson, 5-7 Jr. Jaelyn Black, 6-3 Jr. Chloe McKnight, 5-6 So. Bella Sizemore, and 5-8 Sr. Emily Sizemore. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut.
George Rogers Clark defeated North Laurel by the score of 63-48. George Rogers Clark shot 51.2% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 38% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers.
Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 25 points including seven of eight free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Kennedy Stamper added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Trinity Gay recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Brianna Byars chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.
Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 24 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Emily Sizemore added 15 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Chloe McKnight recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.
North Laurel - 13,9,16,10,48
George Rogers Clark - 21,15,14,13,63
North Laurel - (48) – Nichelson 24, Black 0, C. McKnight 9, B. Sizemore 0, E, Sizemore 15.
George Rogers Clark - (63) – C. Byars 25, Gay 13, B. Byars 8, Stamper 14, A, Chestnut 3.
McCracken County vs. Ashland Blazer (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th
McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr, Aryanna Gulley, 5-58 Fr. Gabby Karle, 5-10 Jr. Jaidyn Gulley, 5-4 So. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-9 Jr. Ella Sellars.
McCracken County defeated Ashland Blazer by the score of 51-47. McCracken County shot 58.8% from the field including four of six from beyond the arc. They connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 42.9% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Kittens connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 McCracken County turnovers.
Caroline Sivills led McCracken County with 14 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Claire Johnson added 13 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Destiny Thomas recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, six assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Mikee Buchanan chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Sr. Briley Benton added six points on two three point baskets and two steals.
Ella Sellars led Ashland Blazer with 20 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kenleigh Woods added 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Jaidyn Gulley recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.
McCracken County - 8,24,12,7,51
Ashland Blazer - 9,13,11,14,47
McCracken County - (51) – Thomas 10, Buchanan 8, Sivills 14, Bufford 0, Johnson 13, Benton 6.
Ashland Blazer - (47) – A. Gulley 0, Karle 2, J. Gulley 6, Woods 17, Sellars 20, Delaney 2.
Henderson County vs. Mercy Academy (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th
Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-9 Jr. Peyton Arnold, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-7 So. Addyson Becker, and 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith (5-5 So. PG Alyssa Murphy is out with an injury).
Henderson County got 30 points from their bench and hit their free throws down the stretch in a 63-59 victory over Mercy Academy. The score was tied 10 times and there were four lead changes in this game. Henderson County shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 44.7% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Henderson County turnovers.
5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles led Henderson County with 21 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, two assists, and two steals. Brooklyn Gibson added 10 points, two rebounds, and four assists. 5-7 So. Anna Kemp recorded nine points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jarie Thomas chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Savannah Lacer added seven points, three rebounds, and five assists.
Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 30 points including 10 of 11 free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Peyton Arnold added 10 points and two rebounds. Mary Smith recorded nine points and two rebounds. Addyson Becker chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.
Henderson County - 16,13,14,20,63
Mercy Academy - 18,9,17,15,59
Henderson County - (63) – Gibson 10, Veal 3, Thomas 7, Lacer 7, G. Risley 6, Sprinkles 21, Kemp 9.
Mercy Academy - (59) – Barnett 3, Arnold 10, Macy 30, Becker 7, Smith 9.
George Rogers Clark vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Semifinal) Saturday March 11th
George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut. 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 led by nine points with a little more than two minutes left in the game and held on for a 57-53 victory over George Rogers Clark. There were seven ties and three lead changes in the game. Sacred Heart shot 42% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 47.6% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Sacred Heart turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 22 points including four of five free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender added 21 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists. Triniti Ralston chipped in with three points, four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Claire Russell added three points and six rebounds.
Brianna Byars led George Rogers Clark with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Kennedy Stamper added nine points on three three point baskets and two assists. Ciara Byars recorded eight points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.
George Rogers Clark - 14,9,14,16,53
Sacred Heart Academy - 13,9,17,18,57
George Rogers Clark - (53) – C, Byars 8, Gay 2, B. Byars 23, Stamper 9, A. Chestnut 8, Miller 3.
Sacred Heart Academy - (57) – Johnson 22, Bender 21, Pelayo 6, Ralston 3, Russell 3, Howe 2.
Henderson County vs. McCracken County (Semifinal) Saturday March 11th
Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. McCracken County coach Scott Sivills countered with 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson.
McCracken County defeated Henderson County by the score of 57-40. McCracken County shot 47.4% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. They connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 20 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 41,2% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored four points off eight McCracken County turnovers.
Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 25 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Destiny Thomas added 17 points including seven of eight free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Mikee Buchanan recorded eight points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Caroline Sivills chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 17 points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Mallorie Veal added eight points including three of three free throws. Graci Risley recorded seven points.
Henderson County - 3,9,6,22,40
McCracken County - 13,13,18,13,57
Henderson County - (40) – Gibson 0, Veal 8, Thomas 17, Lacer 3, G. Risley 7, Kemp 2, Green 3.
McCracken County - (57) – Thomas 17, Buchanan 8, Sivills 4, Bufford 0, Johnson 25, Benton 3.
McCracken County vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Championship) Saturday March 11th
McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. 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 McCracken County 68-53 to win their third consecutive state championship. Sacred Heart shot 71.1% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 McCracken County turnovers. McCracken County shot 50% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 13 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Sacred Heart turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 30 points on 12 of 14 from the field including two of three beyond the arc, four of five free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and one blocked shot. Reagan Bender added 19 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and four steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Triniti Ralston chipped in with two points, five assists, and seven steals. Claire Russell added four rebounds and seven assists.
Mikee Buchanan led McCracken County with 13 points including two three point baskets. Caroline Sivills added 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Destiny Thomas recorded nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and six steals. Claire Johnson chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Sr. Briley Benton added nine points on three three point baskets.
McCracken County - 7,12,12,22,53
Sacred Heart Academy - 17,14,20,17,68
McCracken County - (53) – Thomas 9, Buchanan 13, Sivills 11, Bufford 0, Johnson 9, Benton 9, Hill 2.
Sacred Heart Academy - (68) – Johnson 30, Bender 19, Pelayo 17, Ralston 2, Russell 0.
All Tournament Team
Hailee Johnson (Owensboro Catholic), Brooke Nichelson (North Laurel), Kenleigh Woods (Ashland Blazer), Leah Macy (Mercy Academy), Brianna Byars (George Rogers Clark), Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark), Shalyn Sprinkles (Henderson County), Jarie Thomas (Henderson County), Caroline Sivills (McCracken County), Claire Johnson (McCracken County), Destiny Thomas (McCracken County), Triniti Ralston (Sacred Heart Academy), Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy), and MVP ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
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