Topic: Basketball
2024BBWHLCAG
. Western Hills vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 20, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Western Hills coach Jana Hughes started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Shelby Simpson, 5-9 Sr. Sara Ayers, 6-0 Fr. Malia Campbell, 5-6 Jr. Sakota Wilder, and 5-7 Jr. Bry’e Wolfe. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-9 Sr, Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts.
Lexington Christian Academy defeated Western Hills 59-53 in overtime. There were seven lead changes and seven ties in this game. The score was tied 45-45 at the end of regulation. Lexington Christian Academy shot 35% from the field including eight of 27 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 25 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 51.2% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Wolverines connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 LCA turnovers.
Chapel Brown led LCA with 15 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals. Claire Roberts added 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham recorded 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ella Gabbert chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Jentry Bertram added six points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.
Bry’e Wolfe led Western Hills with 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Malia Camobell added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Sakota Wilder recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, and two assists. Sara Ayers chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Western Hills | 16 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 53 |
Lexington Christian Academy | 19 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 59 |
Western Hills | (53) | - | Simpson 0, Ayers 6, Campbell 16, Wilder 12, Wolfe 17, Perkins 2. |
Lexington Christian Academy | (59) | - | Bertram 6, Gabbert 10, Pridemore 2, Brown 15, Roberts 14, Graham 12. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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