Topic: Basketball
2024BBPLDSCB
. Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Scott County (Boys)
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
February 17, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Paul Laurence Dunbar coach George Baker started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Asher Horn, 6-3 Jr. Cage Taylor, 6-4 Jr. Jarel Fisher, 5-9 So. Dominic Faulkner, and 6-2 Sr. Clayton Hilt. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-4 So. Colton Helton, 6-1 Sr. Ben Glenn, 6-5 Sr. Preston Luckett, Sr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Tristan Christopher.
Scott County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 79-73. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changes in this game. Scott County shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.
Tristan Christopher led Scott County with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-1 Jr. Montae Washburn added 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Ben Glenn recorded 13 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Colton Helton chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Xyier Wray added seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.
Asher Horn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 33 points and nine rebounds. Dominic Faulkner added 13 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Cage Taylor recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Clayton Hilt chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two steals.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Paul Laurence Dunbar | 11 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 73 |
Scott County | 14 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 79 |
Paul Laurence Dunbar | (73) | - | Horn 33, Taylor 13, Fisher 0, Faulkner 13, Hilt 8, Goodpaster 4, Hill 2. |
Scott County | (79) | - | Helton 12, Glenn 13, Luckett 1, Wray 7, Christopher 21, Washburn 16, Grimes 4, Owens 5. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Scott County 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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