Topic: Basketball
27BHCB
27th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Boys)
Great Crossing & Scott County High Schools
Georgetown, KY
December 7, 9, & 10th , 2022
© 2022 Ron Harrison
Franklin County vs. Great Crossing December 7th Great Crossing High School
Franklin County coach Jonathan Moore started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Zachary Perry, 5-11 So. Kiyas White, 6-4 Sr. Andrew Chenault, 5-8 Sr. Dominick Taylor, and 5-11 Sr. Zac Cox. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 6-0 So. Christian Martin, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson.
Great Crossing raced out to a 29-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-29 victory over Franklin County. Great Crossing shot 56.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 19 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 28.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.
Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 13 points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots. Gage Richardson added 12 points including three three point baskets. Vince Dawson III recorded 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and five steals. 6-3 Sr. DeJohn Blunt chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. Christian Martin added seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Andrew Chenault led Franklin County with seven points and five rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Zach Claudio added four points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Franklin County - 4,8,9,8,29
Great Crossing - 29,14,10,8,61
Franklin County - (29) – Perry 2, White 3, Chenault 7, Taylor 0, Cox 2, Russell 3, Claudio 4, Antoine 3, Hurst 3, Griffin 2.
Great Crossing - (61) – Godfrey 6, Dawson III 10, Moreno 13, Martin 7, Richardson 12, Blunt 7, Burrell 4, Payne 2.
Covington Holy Cross vs. John Hardin December 7th Great Crossing High School
Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-11 Sr. Jacob Smith. John Hardin coach 6-2 So. Andre Smith, 5-11 So. Braydin Hobbs, 6-5 Sr. Taj Douglas, 5-10 So. Marquis Hayes, and 5-11 Sr. Jake Owens.
Covington Holy Cross defeated John Hardin by the score of 82-47. Covington Holy Cross shot 51.7% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 John Hardin turnovers. John Hardin shot 26.8% from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Covington Holy Cross turnovers.
Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 29 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jacob Smith added 17 points including three three point baskets. Javier Ward recorded 16 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Sam Gibson recorded seven points, 19 rebounds, and five blocked shots.
Braydin Hobbs led John Hardin with 11 points and three rebounds. Andre Smith added nine points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Jake Owens recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-11 Jr. Raquinn Lynch chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Marquis Hayes recorded six points including four of six free throws, and six rebounds.
Covington Holy Cross - 17,20,30,15,82
John Hardin - 10,10,17,10,47
Covington Holy Cross - (82) – Meyer 29, Reinersman 2, Gibson 7, Ward 16, Smith 17, Ambrocio 3, White 1, L. Arlinghaus 7.
John Hardin - (47) – Smith 9, Hobbs 11, Douglas 1, Hayes 6, Owens 7, Lynch 7, Bennett 2, Bertolucci 4.
Frederick Douglass vs. Moore December 7th Scott County High School
Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Carter, 5-11 Sr. Jack Ngog, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson. Moore coach Patrick McGee countered with 6-0 Sr. Karmelo Jackson, Yuvi Bimwal, 6-2 Sr. Hunter Wheatley, 5-9 Fr. Dayvone Harrison, and 5-9 Jr. Jacob Forney.
Frederick Douglass defeated Moore by the score of 77-52. Frederick Douglass shot 56.6% from the field including 10 of 17 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 31 Moore turnovers. Moore shot 46.5% from the field including five of eight from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Armelo Boone added 18 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals.
Dayvone Harrison led Moore with 10 points and four rebounds. Hunter Wheatley added nine points and six rebounds. Yuvi Bimwal recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Jr. John Thomas chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Frederick Douglass - 21,28,18,10,77
Moore - 11,6,13,22,52
Frederick Douglass - (77) – Boone 18, Triplett 2, Carter 0, Ngog 6, Simpson 21, Chenault 10, Busson 2, Menifee 4, Hill 4, Simonsen 4, Dixon 6.
Moore - (52) – Jackson 0, Bimwal 9, Wheatley 9, Harrison 10, Forney 1, Leslie 6, Hambric 2, Jones 5, Thomas 9, Bartlett 1.
Lafayette vs. Scott County December 7th Scott County High School
Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-0 So. Ishmael Eli Thomas, 6-0 Sr. Emmany Bandamana, 5-10 Sr. Xavier Harmon, and 5-11 Sr. Jayd Huynh. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.
Scott County defeated Lafayette by the score of 69-58. There were three ties and two lead changes in this game. Scott County shot 48% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 52.6% from the field including seven of 12 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Scott County turnovers.
Nick Mosby led Scott County with 18 points including eight of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. DaQuis Brown added 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots. Lamarion McGrapth recorded 12 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.
DeMarcus Surratt led Lafayette with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Jayd Huynh added 14 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Emmany Bandamana recorded nine points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.
Lafayette - 17,11,13,17,58
Scott County - 17,19,19,14,69
Lafayette - (58) – Surratt 23, Thomas 3, Bandamana 9, Harmon 0, Huynh 14, Cotton 6, Shefner 3.
Scott County - (69) – Mosby 18, Gallagher 3, McGrapth 12, Brown 14, Glenn 6, Miles 8, Christopher 2, Moody 6.
Great Crossing vs. Covington Holy Cross (Semifinal) December 9th Great Crossing High School
Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 6-0 So. Christian Martin, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson. Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell countered with 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-11 Sr. Jacob Smith.
Great Crossing defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 75-60. Great Crossing shot 57.9% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Covington Holy Cross turnovers. Covington Holy Cross shot 38.5% from the field including 10 of 30 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.
Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Malachi Moreno added 21 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. 5-9 So. Junius Burrell recorded 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Christian Martin chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Gage Richardson added eight points including two three point baskets.
Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 34 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Javier Ward added 14 points including two three point baskets. 5-10 Sr. Matthew Dreas recorded nine points on three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists.
Great Crossing - 17,21,14,23,75
Covington Holy Cross - 9,14,25,12,60
Great Crossing - (75) – Godfrey 5, Dawson III 23, Moreno 21, Martin 8, Richardson 8, Burrell 10.
Covington Holy Cross - (60) – Meyer 34, Reinersman 0, Gibson 0, Ward 14, Smith 3, Dreas 9.
Frederick Douglass vs. Scott County Semifinal December 9th Scott County High School
Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault. 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.
Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 77-62. Frederick Douglass shot 47.6% from the field including three of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 39.2% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. Armelo Boone added 23 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and four steals. Aveion Chenault recorded 16 points including seven of eight free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Busson chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Nick Mosby led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. 5-9 So. Tristan Christopher added 11 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. DaQuis Brown recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Micah Glenn chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Quade Miles added eight points including two three point baskets.
Frederick Douglass - 17,17,24,19,77
Scott County - 9,14,20,19,62
Frederick Douglass - (77) – Boone 23, Chenault 16, Busson 6, Triplett 4, Simpson 25, Jones 3.
Scott County - (62) – Mosby 18, Gallagher 5, McGrapth 0, Brown 10, Glenn 8, Christopher 11, Miles 8, Moody 2.
Covington Holy Cross vs. Scott County (3rd Place Game) December 10th Scott County High School
Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-10 Sr. Matthew Dreas. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.
Covington Holy Cross defeated Scott County by the score of 95-72. Covington Holy Cross shot 52.9% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 18 points off nine Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 41.8% from the field including 11 of 36 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Covington Holy Cross turnovers.
Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 37 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Javier Ward added 28 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Sam Gibson recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Nick Mosby led Scott County with 20 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. DaQuis Brown added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Micah Glenn recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.
Covington Holy Cross - 24,30,20,21,95
Scott County - 18,15,23,16,72
Covington Holy Cross - (95) – Meyer 37, Reinersman 0, Gibson 14, Ward 28, Dreas 5, Arlinghaus 5, Smith 3, Ambrocio 1, White 2.
Scott County - (72) - Mosby 20, Gallagher 4, McGrapth 5, Brown 18, Glenn 13, Christopher 6, Moody 2, Luckett 2, Elzy 2.
Great Crossing vs. Frederick Douglass (Championship) December 10th Scott County High School
Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-3 Sr. DeJohn Blunt, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 So. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault. 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.
Great Crossing raced out to a 20-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 78-60 victory over Frederick Douglass. Great Crossing shot 60% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored four points off five Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 38.7% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Great Crossing turnovers.
Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Junius Burrell added 17 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded 12 points and two rebounds. 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III chipped in with 11 points, four rebounds, and six assists. DeJohn Blunt added 10 points.
Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-9 So. Derion Talbert added nine points. Logan Busson recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jack Ngog chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets. (Armelo Boone was limited to 4:13 minutes tonight-injury).
Great Crossing - 20,17,22,19,78
Frederick Douglass - 6,12,15,27,60
Great Crossing - (78) – Godfrey 12, Blunt 10, Moreno 17, Burrell 17, Richardson 6, Dawson III 11, Martin 3, Hill 2.
Frederick Douglass - (60) – Boone 0, Chenault 5, Busson 8, Triplett 0, Simpson 24, Carter 2, Dixon 3, Wright 2, Talbert 9, Ngog 7.
The only games covered in this report was the championship bracket and the third place game.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.