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Lafayette vs. East Jessamine (Boys)

East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
December 2, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Ben Marsh, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Kirk, 6-7 Sr. Tyler Hunt, 5-9 Jr. Alex Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Josh Pinkleton. East Jessamine coach Jon Bentley countered with 6-2 Jr. Brendan Beam, 6-2 Jr. Cole Oram, 6-4 So. Tyson Duke, Sr. Jackson Hill, and 5-8 So. Carter Wolfe.

Lafayette defeated East Jessamine by the score of 81-56. Lafayette shot 53.3% from the field including six of 21 from thethree point line. The Generals connected on 11 of 24 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 East Jessamine turnovers. East Jessamine shot 41.8% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored two points off 13 Lafayette turnovers.

Tyler Hunt led Lafayette with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Ben Marsh added 14 pounts, three rebounds, and two steals. Kirk Cooper recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds. Josh Pinkleton chipped in with eight points and five rebounds. 6-5 Jr. Preston North added six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Carter Wolfe led East Jessamine with 25 points including four three point baskets and two steals. Tyson Duke added 20 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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