Topic: Basketball
2024BBMCNLG
. Madison Central vs. North Laurel (Girls)
North Laurel High School
London, KY
February 4, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles. 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan countered with 5-11 Sr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-6 Sr. Bella Sizemore, 6-2 So. Mariella Claybrook, 5-4 Fr. Emma Carl, and 5-6 Jr. Haley Combs.
North Laurel led 55-33 after three quarters but Madison Central’s pressure defense created some turnovers in the final quarter allowing the Lady Indians to cut the final margin down to a 65-53 victroy for North Laurel. Madison Central did not have an answer for North Laurel’s potent duo of Brooke Nichelson and Mariella Claybrook who torched the Lady Indians for a total of 49 points and 19 rebounds in their high-low offense. North Laurel shot 52.2% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 43.9% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 20 North Laurel turnovers.
Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 37 points including eight of 11 free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. Mariella Claybrook added 12 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots, and four steals. Bella Sizemore recorded seven points, two rebounds, and five assists. Haley Combs chipped in with five points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 16 points including two three point baskets, six of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Brittany Campbell added 14 points, four rebounds, four assists, and six steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 13 points, two rebounds, and three steals. Jordynn Miles chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Madison Central | 14 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 53 |
North Laurel | 18 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 65 |
Madison Central | (53) | - | Bro. Campbell 0, Miles 8, Ridderikhoff 13, Bri. Campbell 14, Strader 16, Long 2. |
North Laurel | (65) | - | Nichelson 37, Sizemore 7, Claybrook 12, Carl 2, Combs 5, Kilburn 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew 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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