Topic: Basketball
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Conner vs. Lloyd Memorial (Boys)
Jim Rose Central Bank Classic (Championship)
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 29, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Conner coach Nathan Browning started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Tyler Warner, 6-1 Sr. Logan Back, 6-4 Sr. Holten Raider, 6-1 Sr. Brady Bushman, and 6-0 Sr. Finn Louden. Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker countered with 6-3 Jr. Isaiah Coleman, 6-2 Sr. Anthony Blaackar, 6-4 Sr. Billy Lewis, 5-8 Sr. Isaiah Golsby, and 5-10 So. Jason Kabeya.
Conner outscored Lloyd Memorial 28-18 in the second quarter on their way to a 79-64 victory. There were five lead changes and eight ties in this game. Conner shot 58.2% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Cougars connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored four points off five Lloyd Memorial turnovers. Lloyd Memorial shot 44.7% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Juggernauts connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Conner turnovers.
Finn Louden led Conner with 20 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and six assists. Holten Raider added 12 points and three rebounds. 5-11 So. Juan Rondon recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Tyler Warner chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Kayden Iames added seven points. 6-3 Jr. Cooper Bloom recorded six points and Brady Bushman chipped in with five points and five rebounds. (Conner got 29 points from the bench tonight).
Anthony Blaackar led Lloyd Memorial with 26 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and five rebounds. Isiah Golsby added 11 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Jason Kabeya recorded eight points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-11 So. Colten Barger chipped in with eight points. 5-9 Sr. Nishawn Golsby added five points, three rebounds, and two steals.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Conner | 15 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 79 |
Lloyd Memorial | 17 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 64 |
Conner | (79) | - | Warner 9, Back 4, Raider 12, Bushman 5, Louden 20, Nipper 2, Smith 3, Bloom 6, James 7, Rondon 11. |
Lloyd Memorial | (64) | - | Coleman 3, Blaackar 26, Lewis 3, I. Golsby 11, Kabeya 8, N. Golsby 5, Barger 8. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats 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.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.