Topic: Basketball
2023BBWGMHCG
2023 White Greer Maggard Holiday Classic (Girls)
Championship Bracket
Lexington Catholic High School Lexington, KY
December 20-23, 2023
© 2023 Ron Harrison
March 20th
Conner vs. Frederick Douglass
Conner coach Michelle Gambrell started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Aubree Depenbrock, 5-7 Sr. Anna Hamilton, 5-8 So. Izelee Kerns, 4-11 Jr. Avery Burchem, and 5-6 Jr. Alexis Craddock. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.
Frederick Douglass raced out to a 16-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 70-35 victory over Conner. Frederick Douglass shot 45% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 21 Conner turnovers. Conner shot 31.8% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cougars connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored two points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Nia Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Ella Bolden added nine points. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. Jaylee Knowles recorded four points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Anna Hamilton led Conner with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Aubree Depenbrock added seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Alexis Craddock recorded seven points and two rebounds. Izelee Kerns chipped in with six points and six rebounds.
Conner - 4,14,13,4,35
Frederick Douglass - 16,15,21,18,70
Conner - (35) – Depenbrock 7, Hamilton 11, Kerns 6, Burchem 0, Craddock 7, Smith 4.
Frederick Douglass - (70) – Knowles 4, Maxwell 2, Darrington 8, Baker 4, Rhodes 21, Bennett 8, Gregonis 2, Okorley 2, Bolden 9, King 4, Cheek 2, Major 4.
Anderson County vs. Dixie Heights
Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly, and 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Bella Crawford, 5-9 Sr. Avery Moore, 5-11 Sr. Abby Thelen, 5-7 8th Grade Peyton Gibson, and 5-7 Sr. Jalynn Brooks.
Anderson County pulled away in the second half to defeat Dixie Heights 50-31. Anderson County shot 32.7% from the field including four of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on 14 of 14 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Dixie Heights turnovers. Dixie Heights shot 35.1% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored three points off 10 Anderson County turnovers.
Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 21 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Jenna Satterly added 15 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and four steals. Claire Cooper recorded six points on two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. Faith Hyatt pulled down eight rebounds.
Abby Thelen led Dixie Heights with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Avery Moore added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jalynn Brooks recorded six points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Anderson County - 8,10,18,14,50
Dixie Heights - 8,5,12,6,31
Anderson County - (50) – Johnson 21, Hyatt 2, Baum 4, Satterly 15, Cooper 6, Glass 2.
Dixie Heights - (31) – Crawford 2, Moore 8, Thelen 10, Gibson 5, Brooks 6.
Mercy Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Peyton Arnold, 5-8 So. Abby Reitzel, 6-2 Sr. Leah Kaelin, 5-5 Jr. Olivia Pifer, and 5-7 Jr. Addyson Becker. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels countered with 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff.
Mercy Academy trailed Paul Laurence Dunbar 28-26 at halftime but outscored the Lady Bulldogs 23-6 in the third quarter on their way to a 57-47 victory. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Mercy Academy shot 40% from the field including six of 26 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 24 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 38% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Mercy Academy turnovers.
5-5 Jr. Hadley O’Bryan led Mercy Academy with 17 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three rebounds. Leah Kaelin added 17 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Abby Reitzel recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.
Justice Biggerstaff led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 17 points including three of three free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Layla Flynn added eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Bella Rusing recorded four points, five rebounds, two assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.
Mercy Academy - 17,9,23,8,57
Paul Laurence Dunbar - 10,18,6,13,47
Mercy Academy - (57) – Arnold 4, Reitzel 14, Kaelin 17, Pifer 2, Becker 0, O’Bryan 17, Freeman 3.
Paul Laurence Dunbar - (47) – Lavey 2, Rusing 4, Rankin 0, Flynn 8, Biggerstaff 17, Day 6, Alexander 3, Yaden 3, Lewis 4.
December 21st
Frankfort vs. Lexington Catholic
Frankfort coach Maurice Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 8th Grade Taylin Wade, 5-8 So. Destini Sims, 5-10 Jr. Kendall Cook, 5-2 Sr. Charlotte Barnett, and 5-5 Jr. Charlianne Robinson. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell, and 5-5 So. Josey Cox.
Lexington Catholic defeated Frankfort by the score of 47-36. Lexington Catholic shot 33.9% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 24 Frankfort turnovers. Frankfort shot 28% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on six of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 23 Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Marielle Sackleh led Lexington Catholic with 12 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Lydia Kennedy added nine points, six rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 5-9 So. Payton Avilez recorded nine points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and three steals. Mary Hall chipped in with eight points and four rebounds. Josey Cox added six points and two rebounds. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz recorded three points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.
Taylin Wade led Frankfort with 11 points and six rebounds. Charlianne Robinson added 11 points, three rebound, three assists, and four steals. Kendall Cook recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, six blocked shots, and five steals.
Frankfort - 8,5,7,16,36
Lexington Catholic - 10,17,12,8,47
Frankfort - (36) – Wade 11, Sims 0, Cook 10, Barnett 2, Robinson 11, Summers 2.
Lexington Catholic - (47) – Sackleh 12, Hall 8, Kennedy 9, Russell 0, Cox 6, Avilez 9, Bretz 3.
Henry Clay vs. Christian Academy of Louisville
Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.
Christian Academy of Louisville outscored Henry Clay 26-16 in the third quarter to pull away for a 64-49 victory. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 46.7% from the field including zer of six from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 26 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 33.3% from the field including six of 34 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 CAL turnovers.
Brianna Wilkins led Christian Academy of Louisville with 28 points including eight of nine free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Bailee Duck added nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Ava Moore recorded eight points and six rebounds. Maggie Hydes chipped in with seven points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, and four steals.
Allison Stone led Henry Clay with 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals. 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide added 12 points including three three point baskets, and five rebounds. Timarri Miller recorded nine points including five of eight free throws, and five rebounds.
Henry Clay - 10,8,16,15,49
Christian Academy of Louisville - 12,12,26,14,64
Henry Clay - (49) – Stone 17, Van Metre 5, Nelson 1, Sutton 2, Miller 9, Waide 12, Dumphord 3.
Christian Academy of Louisville - (64) – Wilkins 28, Allen 3, A. Moore 8, Hydes 7, Duck 9, Parker 4, K. Moore 3.
Ryle vs. Male
Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan. Male coach Maurice Ponder countered with 5-10 Jr. Aubrey Bradshaw, 5-10 Sr. MaKrya Humphrey, 6-0 Sr. Lillian Holt, 5-8 Fr. Khmiah Verble, and 5-8 Sr. Kalani Brock.
Ryle raced out to a 29-14 first quarter lead on their way to a 70-51 victory over Male. Ryle shot 53.1% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 17 Male turnovers. Male shot 50% from the field including four of nine from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Ryle turnovers.
Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 18 points including four of seven free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jaelyn Jones added 14 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Kassidy Peters recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Sarah Baker chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Kalani Brock led Male with 18 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and seven steals. Aubrey Bradshaw added 15 points including four of six free throws, and two rebounds. MaKrya Humphrey recorded 12 points and three rebounds.
Ryle - 29,25,14,2,70
Male - 14,9,17,11,51
Ryle - (70) – Eubank 18, Jones 14, Baker 6, Peters 14, Carrigan 4, McClain 5, Miller 4, Singel 3, R. Warner 2.
Male - (51) – Bradshaw 15, Humphrey 12, Holt 0, Verble 0, Brock 18, Ellis 5, Johnson 1.
Ashland Blazer vs. Southwestern
Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ella Sellars, 5-8 So. Gabby Karle, 5-9 So. Aryanna Gulley, 5-3 Jr. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-5 Fr. Brookelyn Duckwyler. Southwestern coach Junior Molden countered with 5-7 So. Jordyn McDonald, 5-7 Fr. Jaelyn Dye, 6-1 Sr. Payton Acey, 5-5 Jr. Jessalyn Flynn, and 5-7 Jr. Kinsley Molden.
Ashland Blazer defeated Southwestern by the score of 63-44. Ashland Blazer shot 42.4% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Kittens connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Southwestern turnovers. Southwestern shot 38.2% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers.
Ella Sellars led Ashland Blazer with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Brookelyn Duckwyler added 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Aryanna Gulley recorded 10 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Gabby Karle chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 5-9 Fr. Jenny Delaney added seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Payton Acey led Southwestern with 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Kinsley Molden added 12 points including two three point baskets, and two of two free throws. Jaelyn Dye recorded nine points, two rebounds, and four steals.
Ashland Blazer - 17,16,14,16,63
Southwestern - 10,9,12,13,44
Ashland Blazer - (63) – Sellars 22, Karle 9, A. Gulley 10, Woods 0, Duckwyler 11, Delaney 7, Troxier 4.
Southwestern - (44) – McDonald 2, Dye 9, Acey 12, Flynn 1, Molden 12, Loudermilk 2, Williams 3, Jones 3.
December 22nd
Anderson County vs. George Rogers Clark (Quarterfinal)
Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly, and 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut.
George Rogers Clark pulled away in the second half to defeat Anderson County by the score of 61-39. There were two lead changes and three ties in this game. George Rogers Clark shot 39.2% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 turnovers. Anderson County shot 34.4% from the field including eight of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bearcats connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and did not score off two George Rogers Clark turnovers.
Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 16 points and eight rebounds. Anaya Chestnut added 12 points including three three point baskets, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones recorded 10 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. Teigh Yeast chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists. Kennedy Stamper recorded six points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 17 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Ella Baum added 12 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Claire Cooper recorded six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jenna Satterly chipped in with two points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Anderson County - 12,10,8,9,39
George Rogers Clark - 14,11,18,18,61
Anderson County - (39) – Johnson 17, Hyatt 0, Baum 12, Satterly 2, Cooper 6, Glass 2.
George Rogers Clark - (61) – Tabor 5, Yeast 9, Byars 16, Stamper 6, A. Chestnut 12, Jones 10, Green 3.
Ryle vs. Lexington Catholic (Quarterfinal)
Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell, and 5-5 So. Josey Cox.
Ryle defeated Lexington Catholic by the score of 62-25. Ryle shot 66.7% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 18 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 19.1% from the field including zero of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Ryle turnovers.
Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 16 points and two rebounds. Quinn Eubank added 14 points, three rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Sarah Baker recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Lydia Kennedy led Lexington Catholic with 11 points, eight rebounds, and five steals. Mary Hall added four points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Ryle - 16,15,12,19,62
Lexington Catholic - 4,3,8,10,25
Ryle - (62) – Eubank 14, Jones 16, Baker 11, Peters 3, Carrigan 4, Miller 4, McClain 4, Elliot 3, R. Warner 3.
Lexington Catholic - (25) – Sackleh 2, Hall 4, Kennedy 11, Russell 4, Cox 1, Hodkins 1, Bretz 2.
Ashland Blazer vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Quarterfinal)
Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ella Sellars, 5-8 So. Gabby Karle, 5-9 So. Aryanna Gulley, 5-9 Fr. Jenna Delaney, and 5-5 Fr. Brookelyn Duckwyler. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.
Christian Academy of Louisville raced out to an 18-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 66=53 victory over Ashland Blazer. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 53.8% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 35.3% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Kittens connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 17 CAL turnovers.
Brianna Wilkins led Christian Academy of Louisville with 30 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Bailee Duck added 12 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Jaida Allen recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Ava Moore chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals.
Jenna Delaney led Ashland Blazer with 16 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. Gabby Karle added 13 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Brookelyn Duckwyler recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Ella Sellars chipped in with seven points, four assists, and two steals.
Ashland Blazer - 2,18,20,13,53
Christian Academy of Louisville - 18,19,11,18,66
Ashland Blazer - (53) – Sellars 7, Karle 13, A. Gulley 3, Delaney 16, Duckwyler 12, Rogers 2.
Christian Academy of Louisville - (66) – Wilkins 30, Allen 10, Moore 9, Hydes 5, Duck 12.
Mercy Academy vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal)
Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Peyton Arnold, 5-8 So. Abby Reitzel, 6-2 Sr. Leah Kaelin, 5-5 Jr. Olivia Pifer, and 5-7 Jr. Addyson Becker. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.
Frederick Douglass defeated Mercy Academy by the score of 58-39. Frederick Douglass shot 48% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 29.5% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off 17 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including five of six free throws, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Niah Rhodes added 19 points including three three point baskets, and two assists. 5-9 So. Miami King recorded seven points and two rebounds.
Abby Reitzel led Mercy Academy with 12 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Peyton Arnold added seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Leah Kaelin recorded six points, three rebounds, and four steals. Addyson Becker chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Mercy Academy - 8,6,14,11,39
Frederick Douglass - 19,17,15,7,58
Mercy Academy - (39) – Arnold 7, Reitzel 12, Kaelin 6, Pifer 4, Becker 4, O’Bryan 3, Freeman 3.
Frederick Douglass - (58) – Knowles 2, Maxwell 2, Darrington 19, Baker 0, Rhodes 19, King 7, Bennett 4, Gregonis 3, Hudspeth 2.
December 23rd
Frederick Douglass vs. George Rogers Clark (Semifinal)
Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut.
George Rogers Clark outscored Frederick Douglass 15-0 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-42 victory. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game in the first half. George Rogers Clark shot 46.4% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 36.6% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored four points off eight GRC turnovers.
Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Teigh Yeast chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones recorded eight points and four rebounds.
Niah Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including four three point baskets. Jaylee Knowles added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett recorded six points. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington was hampered with foul problems and was limited to 14 minute of playing time and recorded two points and five rebounds.
Frederick Douglass - 13,10,0,19,42
George Rogers Clark - 11,17,15,22,65
Frederick Douglass - (42) – Knowles 11, Maxwell 0, Darrington 2, Baker 2, Rhodes 21, Bennett 6.
George Rogers Clark - (65) – Tabor 3, Yeast 9, Byars 17, Stamper 2, A, Chestnut 12, Green 12, Jones 8, Miller 2.
Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Ryle (Semifinal)
Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.
Ryle outscored Christian Academy of Louisville 18-13 in the final quarter to earn a 62-58 victory. There were eight lead changes and four ties in this game. Ryle shot 36% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 CAL turnovers. Christian Academy shot 44.7% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Centurions connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Ryle turnovers.
Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 27 points including four three point baskets, five of five free throws, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Sarah Baker added 13 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Jaelyn Jones recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Bailee Duck led Christian Academy of Louisville with 21 points and nine rebounds. Brianna Wilkins added 18 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. Jaida Allen recorded nine points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Maggie Hydes chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
Christian Academy of Louisville - 12,13,20,13,58
Ryle - 13,11,20,18,62
Christian Academy of Louisville - (58) – Wilkins 18, Allen 9, A. Moore 3, Hydes 7, Duck 21.
Ryle - (62) – Eubank 27, Jones 13, Baker 13, Peters 3, Carrigan 1, Miller 5.
George Rogers Clark vs. Ryle (Championship)
George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.
George Rogers Clark defeated Ryle by the score of 79-43. George Rogers Clark shot 55.4% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 24 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 35.6% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 George Rogers Clark turnovers.
Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 18 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Ciara Byars added 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. 5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green added 10 points including three of four free throws, and two rebounds. Teigh Yeast recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 17 points including three of three free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Baker added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. Jaelyn Jones recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.
George Rogers Clark - 18,22,17,22,79
Ryle - 8,13,16,6,43
George Rogers Clark - (79) – Tabor 0, Yeast 10, Byars 14, Stamper 18, A. Chestnut 13, Jones 12, Green 10, Miller 2.
Ryle - (43) – Eubank 17, Jones 7, Baker 8, Peters 3, Carrigan 3, Fong 1, McClain 4.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
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