Topic: Basketball
2024BBCCMCB
. Covington Catholic vs. Montgomery County (Boys)
Montgomery CountyHigh School
Mt. Sterling, KY
February 13, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Covington Catholic coach Jake Thelen started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-0 So. Teegan Stava, 6-7 Jr. Donovan Bradshaw, 5-11 Jr. Cash Harney, and 6-0 Jr. Athens McGillis. Montgomery County coach Jason Mays countered with 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry.
Cayden Reed hit a three point basket at the buzzer to give Montgomery County a 64-62 victory over Covington Catholic. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Montgomery County shot 45.5% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Indians connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Covington Catholic turnovers. Covington Catholic shot 47.5% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Montgomery County turnovers.
Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 24 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and six assists. Tyce Jarvis added 22 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Andrew Terry recorded six points and eight rebounds. Luke Fawns chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and three assists.
Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 21 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Donovan Bradshaw added 14 points, 22 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Nolan Ruthsatz recorded eight points and three rebounds. Cash Harney chipped in with eight points, two assists, and three steals.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Covington Catholic | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 62 |
Montgomery County | 16 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 64 |
Covington Catholic | (62,) | - | Ruthsatz 8, Stava 6, Bradshaw 14, Harney 8, McGillis 21, Stewart 5. |
Montgomery County | (64) | - | Fawns 6, Jarvis 22, Terry 6, Reed 24, Gentry 3, Rowlett 3. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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