Joe B. Hall Prep Classic February 9, 2014
Topic: Basketball

2014JBHPC(B)

 

 

Joe B. Hall Prep Classic

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

February 9, 2014

 

Knott County Central vs. Fleming County

 

Knott County Central coach BB King started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Chance Cornett, 6-2 Jr. Simon Criston, 6-7 Jr. Evan Hall, 6-2 Sr. Keegan Sammons, and 6-2 Jr. Camron Justice.  Fleming County coach Mark Starns countered with 6-4 Sr. Troy Steward, 6-2 Sr. Brady Saunders, 6-4 Jr. Wilder Williams, 5-10 Sr. Bryson McKee, and 6-0 Sr. Austin Crisp.

Knott County Central defeated Fleming County by a score of 73-62.  Knott County Central led 34-15 in the first half but Fleming County rallied to take a 55-54 lead in the final quarter but Knott County Central went on an 11-0 run to regain control of the game.  Troy Steward almost single handedly turned the tide as he was on fire tonight with 47 points for Fleming County.

Knott County Central shot 62.8% from the field including three of six from the three point line.  The Patriots connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Fleming County turnovers.  Fleming County shot 33.3% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Knott County Central turnovers.

Camron Justice led Knott County Central with 27 points including nine of 11 free throws.  Evan Hall added 22 points on 11 of 11 from the field, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Chance Cornett recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds. 

Troy Steward led Fleming County with 47 points.  Steward was 13 of 23 from the field including nine of 15 from beyond the arc, and 12 of 14 free throws.

 

Knott County Central,20,17,13,23,73

Fleming County,9,12,27,14,62

 

Knott County Central (73) – Cornett 20, Criston 2, Hall 22, Sammons 0, Justice 27, Johnson 2.

 

Fleming County (62) – Steward 47, Saunders 5, Williams 3, McKee 2, Crisp 0, Burns 5.

 

 

Madison Central vs. Perry County Central

 

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Isaiah Johnson, 6-1 Sr. DeMarcus George, 6-4 Jr. Sam Jones, 5-10 Jr. Kirkland Humphrey, and 6-2 So. Cameron Thomas.  Perry County Central coach Shannon Hoskins countered with 6-3 Sr. John Toomer, 6-1 Sr. Tyler Fugate, 6-7 Sr. Justin Johnson, 5-11 So. Braxton Beverly, and 6-0 So. Matthew Turner.

Perry County central defeated Madison Central by a score of 73-62.  Perry County Central shot 58.7% from the field including five of nine from the three point line.  The Commodores connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 35.6% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Perry County Central turnovers.

Braxton Beverly led Perry County Central with 25 points including three three point baskets and seven assists.  Justin Johnson added 24 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-4 Fr. Damon Tobler recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.  John Toomer chipped in with six points and eight rebounds.

Isaiah Johnson led Madison Central with 16 points.  Cameron Thomas added 14 points.  DeMarcus George recorded 10 points and 13 rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Coty Alexander also scored 10 points including two three point baskets.

 

Madison Central,8,16,19,19,62

Perry County Central,17,22,17,17,73

 

Madison Central (62) – Johnson 16, George 10, Jones 6, Humphrey 4, Thomas 14, Alexander 10, Ramsey 2.

 

Perry County Central (73) – Toomer 6, Fugate 3, Johnson 24, Beverly 25, Turner 0, Neace 3, Tobler 12.

 

 

Wayne County vs. Montgomery County

 

Wayne County coach Rodney Woods started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Peyton Woods, 6-1 So. Corey Stearns, 6-5 So. Nick Gillispie, 5-9 So. Trey Blevins, and 5-10 Sr. Jason Perkins.  Montgomery County coach Jason Holland countered with 6-4 Sr. Darius Jones, 6-3 Jr. Sam Hodgson, 6-6 Sr. Deante Cisero, 6-0 Sr. Blake Thomas, and 6-1 Sr. Bryan Wallace.

Montgomery County handed Wayne County their first defeat of the season by a score of 81-72.  Wayne County falls to 24-1 while Montgomery County improves to 22-1 for the season.  There were eight lead changes and six ties in the game.  Montgomery County shot 51.5% from the field including five of nine from the three point line.  The Indians connected on only eight of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Wayne County turnovers.  Montgomery County held a 17-1 advantage in second effort points.  Wayne County shot 44.9% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Montgomery County turnovers.

Bryan Wallace led Montgomery County with 27 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Deante Cisero added 16 points and nine rebounds.  Darius Jones recorded 12 points and nine rebounds.  Blake Thomas chipped in with 11 points.

Trey Blevins led Wayne County with 26 points.  Peyton Woods added 21 points including five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Corey Stearns recorded 14 points and eight rebounds.

 

Wayne County,15,20,14,23,72

Montgomery County,20,15,25,21,81

 

Wayne County (72) – Woods 21, Stearns 14, Gillispie 2, Blevins 26, Perkins 7, Gardner 2.

 

Montgomery County (81) – Jones 12, Hodgson 2, Cisero 16, Thomas 11, Wallace 27, Pearsawl 9, Hall 2, Chism 2.

 

 

Southwestern vs. Henry Clay

 

Southwestern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Justin Edwards, 6-2 8^th grader Steven Fitzgerald, 6-4 Jr. Dylan Gaskin, 5-8 Jr. Adam Isaacs, and 5-11 Fr. Hunter Cromer.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-3 Jr. Jeremiah Tisdale, 6-0 So. Isaiah Tisdale, 6-3 Jr. Colby Barnes, 5-9 Sr. Campbell Setzer, and 5-11 Jr. Felix Wilson.  Note: 6-6 Sr. Jordan Green was not available tonight.

Southwestern defeated Henry Clay by a score of 67-60.  Southwestern led 54-40 early in the final quarter but Henry Clay rallied to take a 60-59 before Southwestern closed the game with an 8-0 run.  There were seven lead changes and four ties in this game. Southwestern shot 52.3% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 41.8% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 10 of 20 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Southwestern turnovers.

Dylan Gaskin led Southwestern with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Hunter Cromer added 13 points and Adam Isaacs chipped in with 12 points.  Steven Fitzgerald also reached double figures with 11 points.  6-3 8^th grader Danny Butt added eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Jeremiah Tisdale led Henry Clay with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.  Colby Barnes added 13 points.  Isaiah Tisdale chipped in with 10 points.  Felix Wilson recorded eight points.

 

Southwestern,15,22,14,16,67

Henry Clay,20,9,11,20,60

 

Southwestern (67) – Edwards 2, Fitzgerald 11, Gaskin 19, Isaacs 12, Cromer 13, Butt 8, Miller 2.

 

Henry Clay (60) – J. Tisdale 14, I. Tisdale 10, Barnes 13, Setzer 6, Wilson 8, Ridgeway 3, Campbell 3, Houston 2, McCorvey 1.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s games.  Also, a special thanks to event organizer Ira Combs for putting together another great event.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. West Jessamine (Boys) February 19, 2014
Topic: Basketball

2014PLDWJESS(B)

 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. West Jessamine (Boys)

West Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

February 19, 2014

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: Devontia Osborne, 6-3 So. Darius Williams, 6-2 Sr. Jordan Hurst, 6-0 Sr. Donnie Lewis, and 6-1 Sr. Troy Black.  West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley countered with 6-3 Sr. Daulton Peters, 6-0 Sr. Will Henderson, 6-4 Jr. Brooks Ely, 5-10 Sr. Lane Brooks, and 5-10 Sr. Landon Adkins.

West Jessamine defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 94-89.  There were 10 lead changes and four ties in the game.  West Jessamine shot 52.5% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Colts connected on 25 of 30 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 PLD turnovers.  PLD shot 54.8% from the field including five of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 West Jessamine turnovers.

Daulton Peters led west Jessamine with 33 points and eight rebounds.  Will Henderson added 18 points and eight assists.  Landon Adkins chipped in with 15 points including four three point baskets.  Brooks Ely recorded 14 points and five rebounds.

Darius Williams led PLD with 32 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Troy Black added 15 points and five rebounds.  6-0 Fr. Taveion Hollingsworth chipped in with 11 points.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar,21,15,24,29,89

West Jessamine,24,16,23,31,94

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (89) – Osborne 0, Williams 32, Hurst 2, D. Lewis 8, Black 15, J. Lewis 2, Corio 9, Means 2, Hollingsworth 11, Davis 8.

 

West Jessamine (94) – Peters 33, Henderson 18, Ely 14, Brooks 4, Adkins 15, Holifield 3, Crouse 7.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

North Laurel vs. Clay County (Girls) 49th District Tournament Championship February 28, 2014
Topic: Basketball

201449DISTRICT

 

 

49^th District Tournament (Girls) (Championship)

North Laurel vs. Clay County

Clay County High School

Manchester, KY

February 28, 2014

 

North Laurel realized that they would have to defend Clay County’s potent inside game but the Lady Tigers came out bombing away from the outside connecting on 10 of 17 from beyond the arc in a 68-37 victory.  Clay County was 14 of 24 (58%) from 2-ppoint range and 10 of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed three turnovers.  North Laurel was 10 of 35 (29%) from 2-point range and four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

5-10 So. Kelli Roberts led Clay County with 28 points including eight three point baskets.  5-10 Sr. Sara Robinson added 15 points and 13 rebounds.  5-5 Jr. Ajaycia Cotton chipped in with 13 points.  6-0 Jr. Courtney Woods recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds.

5-6 So. Kayla Bruner led North Laurel with 15 points.  5-7 8^th grader Hannah Lawson and 5-3 8^th grader Madison Shepherd each recorded seven points.

 

North Laurel,5,13,11,8,37

Clay County,24,26,11,7,68

 

North Laurel (37) – Shepherd 7, Chestnut 1, Gray 3, Bruner 15, Lawson 7, Raines 2, Bridges 2.

 

Clay County (68) – Cotton 13, Roberts 28, Woods 12, Robinson 15.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for tonight’s game.

Mercy Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls) 24th District Tournament Championship February 27, 2014
Topic: Basketball

24^th District Tournament (Girls)

Mercy Academy vs. Bullitt East (Championship)

Jeffersontown High School

Louisville, KY

February 27, 2014

 

Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Kathryn Gross, 5-8 So. Erin Muthler, 6-0 Jr. Malerie Martin, 5-3 So. Jess Laemmle, and 5-6 Jr. Hannah Bewley.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-9 Sr. Courtney Pfister, 5-8 Fr. Lindsey Duvall, 5-9 Sr. Mackenzie Bass, 5-4 Sr. Emily Fryman, and 5-7 Sr. Taylor Blain.

Mercy Academy trailed 32-30 at halftime but rallied to defeat Bullitt East by a score of 66-59.  Mercy Academy shot 42.5% from the field including 10 of 21 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 22 of 25 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored three points off 15 Bullitt East turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 35.5% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored seven points off 21 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Malerie Martin led Mercy Academy with 30 points including four three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Hannah Bewley added 13 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Kathryn Gross chipped in with seven points.

Lindsey Duvall led Bullitt East with 14 points and five rebounds.  Mackenzie Bass added 10 points and six rebounds.  Taylor Blain recorded 10 points and eight steals.  Emily Fryman chipped in with six points and four assists.

 

Mercy Academy,14,16,17,19,66

Bullitt East,18,14,14,13,59

 

Mercy Academy (66) – Gross 7, Muthler 0, Martin 30, Laemmle 4, Bewley 13, M. Schmitz 5, Woods 2, Anderson 5.

 

Bullitt East (59) – Pfister 6, Duvall 14, Bass 10, Fryman 6, Blain 10, Sharpe 3, Peak 2, Henn 2, Williams 6.

 

Acknowledgement:

 

A special thanks to Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

 

Jeffersontown vs. Mercy Academy (Girls) 24th District Tournament February 25, 2014
Topic: Basketball

201424DISTRICT

 

 

24^th District Tournament (Girls)

Jeffersontown vs. Mercy Academy

Jeffersontown High School

Louisville, KY

February 25, 2014

 

Jeffersontown coach Stephanie Doepke started the following lineup: 5-8 8^th grader Keyona Dyson, 5-7 7^th grader Kiara Pearl, 5-10 Sr. Kristen Martin, 5-6 8^th grader Cierra Scott, and 5-6 Fr. Jessica Molestina.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 5-9 Jr. Kathryn Gross, 5-8 So. Erin Muthler, 6-0 Jr. Malerie Martin, 5-3 So. Jess Laemmle, and 5-6 Jr. Hannah Bewley.

Mercy Academy led 32-6 at halftime on their way to a 60-34 victory over Jeffersontown.  Mercy shot 32.3% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored six points off 30 Jeffersontown turnovers.  Jeffersontown shot 26.6% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc.  They connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored five points off 17 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Jess Laemmle led Mercy Academy with 11 points and three steals.  Hannah Bewley also scored 11 points, pulled down four rebounds, and recorded four steals.  Kathryn Gross added 10 points and five rebounds. 

Keyona Dawson led Jeffersontown with 12 points and three steals.  Kiara Pearl added seven points and seven rebounds.  Kristen Martin recorded five points and five rebounds.

 

Jeffersontown,3,3,16,12,34

Mercy Academy,14,18,17,11,60

 

Jeffersontown (34) – Dyson 12, Pearl 7, Martin 5, Scott 5, Molestina 0, Kelly 5.

 

Mercy Academy (60) – Gross 10, Muthler 0, Martin 6, Laemmle 11, Bewley 11, M. Schmitz 5, Stovall 4, Kiesel 5, Hodge 2, Parr 4, Anderson 2.

 

Acknowledgement:

 

A special thanks to Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

Sacred Heart Academy vs Waggener (Girls) 27th District Tournament Championship February 27, 2014
Topic: Basketball

27^th District Tournament (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Waggener (Championship)

Waggener High School

Louisville, KY

February 27, 2014

 

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. DaiJia Ruffin, 5-6 Sr. Raven Merriweather, 5-10 So. Lydia Taylor, 5-4 Jr. Gretchen Samsel, and 5-6 So. Meghan Colley.  Waggener coach Maurice Ponder countered with 5-7 Fr. Emoni Washington, 5-6 So. Davianna Ruff, 6-2 Jr. Alexandria Peden, 5-3 Fr. Valerie Johnson, and 5-6 Jr. Stephanie Woolridge.

Sacred Heart outscored Waggener 25-9 in the third quarter to break open the game in an 80-63 victory.  There were six lead changes and three ties in this game.  Sacred Heart shot 56.1% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 10 of 25 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 44 points off 32 Waggener turnovers.  Waggener shot 46% from the field including three of five from beyond the arc.  The Lady Wildcats connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Raven Merriweather led Sacred Heart with 23 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and eight steals.  Gretchen Samsel added 13 points including three three point baskets.  DaiJia Ruffin chipped in with 10 points.

Alexandria Peden led Waggener with 16 points and 12 rebounds.  Stephanie Woolridge added 15 points.  Emoni Washington chipped in with 12 points.  Davianna Ruff also reached double figures with 10 points.

 

Sacred Heart Academy,23,18,25,14,80

Waggener,18,14,9,22,63

 

Sacred Heart Academy (80) – Ruffin 10, Merriweather 23, Taylor 6, Samsel 13, Me. Colley 9, Johnson 8, Ma. Colley 2, Randal 4, Moir 3, Meiners 2.

 

Waggener (63) – Washington 12, Ruff 10, Peden 16, Johnson 4, Woolridge 15, Biermacher 4, Shahid-Jenkins 2.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

 

Seneca vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls) 27th District tournament February 25, 2014
Topic: Basketball

27^th District Tournament (Girls)

Seneca vs. Sacred Heart Academy

Waggener High School

Louisville, KY

February 25, 2014

 

Seneca coach Latasha Peterson started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Yakesha Gordon, 5-10 Fr. Alexis White, 5-11 Fr. Ashanti Starks, 4-10 So. Terica Motley, and 5-6 Sr. Briana Graves.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-9 Sr. DaiJia Ruffin, 5-6 Sr. Raven Merriweather, 5-10 So. Lydia Taylor, 5-4 Jr. Gretchen Samsel, and 5-6 So. Meghan Colley.

Sacred Heart Academy raced out to a 34-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 75-8 victory over Seneca.  Sacred Heart Academy shot 60.9% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 36 points off 28 Seneca turnovers.  Seneca shot 7.69% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc.  They were zero for 22 from the field in the second half.  The Lady Redhawks connected on two of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and did not score off 14 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

Lydia Taylor led Sacred Heart with 10 points.  5-10 Jr. April Gahafer added eight points and seven rebounds.  5-10 So. Mary Singler also scored eight points.  Raven Merriweather chipped in with seven points.

5-6 Jr. Kadiesha Fant led Seneca with four points.  Alexis White added three points.

 

Seneca,2,5,0,1,8

Sacred Heart Academy,34,18,7,16,75

 

Seneca (8) – Gordon 1, White 3, Starks 0, Motley 0, Graves 0, Fant 4.

 

Sacred Heart Academy (75) – Ruffin 6, Merriweather 7, Taylor 10, Samsel 6, Me. Colley 6, Baisas 3, Gahafer 8, Singler 8, Ma. Colley 5, Randal 3, Moir 4, Meiners 4, Sutherland 5.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

 

Atherton vs. Waggener (Girls) 27th District Tournament February 25, 2014
Topic: Basketball

201427DISTRICT

 

 

 27^th District Tournament (Girls)

Atherton vs. Waggener

Waggener High School

Louisville, KY

February 25, 2014

 

Atherton coach Woodrow Murphy started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Mackenzie Dozier, 5-6 Jr. Jasmine Lewis, 5-8 So. Diamond White, 5-2 Jr. Summer Wright, and 5-4 Jr. Ruby Allgeier.  Waggener coach Maurice Ponder countered with 5-7 Fr. Emoni Washington, 5-6 Sr. Chanel Gordon, 6-2 Jr. Alexandria Peden, 5-3 Fr. Valerie Johnson, and 5-6 Jr. Stephanie Woolridge.

Waggener defeated Atherton by a score of 57-33.  Waggener shot 35.45 from the field including two of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Wildcats connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 42 Atherton turnovers.  Atherton shot 27.5% from the field including zero of one from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on 11 of 23 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 25 Waggener turnovers.

Stephanie Woolridge led Waggener with 14 points and five steals.  Alexandria Peden added 13 points and six rebounds.  5-9 Jr. Sariyah Shahid-Jenkins pulled down seven rebounds.

Jasmine Lewis led Atherton with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  5-0 Jr. Paige Lockard added six points.  Diamond White pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Atherton,6,8,8,11,33

Waggener,9,20,17,11,57

 

Atherton (33) – Dozier 1, Lewis 10, White 2, Wright 4, Allgeier 3, Lockard 6, Young 4, Haeberlin 3.

 

Waggener (57) – Washington 4, Gordon 0, Peden 13, Johnson 6, Woolridge 14, Ruff 6, Hester 3, Ford 1, Macklin 4, Biermacher 4, Shahid-Jenkins 2.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

Lexington Catholic vs. Lafayette (Boys) 43rd District Tournament Championship February 28, 2014
Topic: Basketball

43^rd District Tournament (Championship)

Lexington Catholic vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 28, 2014

 

 Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Tanner Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Reese Ryan, 6-7 Sr. Robert Dence, 5-10 Jr. Michael Talbott, and 6-2 Jr. Jarod Griffin.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-6 So. Ross Jenkins, 6-4 Sr. Lance Blakley, 6-9 Sr. Jackson Davis, 5-10 So. Harrison Lane, and 5-11 Sr. Dequise Robinson.

Lexington Catholic claimed the district championship in a classic battle by a score of 83-80 in a double overtime thriller.  There were 10 lead changes and 12 ties in this game.  Jackson Davis hit a fall back three point bank shot in the closing second of regulation to tie the game at 61-61 and force overtime.  Lexington Catholic’s 5-10 So. Donovan Morris hit a three pointer at the buzzer to tie the score at 68-68 and force a second overtime.  Michael Talbott hit two insurance free throws in the closing second of the second overtime to ensure the victory.

Lexington Catholic shot 46.8% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 40% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tanner Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 24 points including four three point baskets, 13 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Michael Talbott added 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jarod Griffin also scored 16 points including four three point baskets  before leaving the game late with a wrist injury.  Reese Ryan chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.  Robert Dence recorded nine points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Donovan Morris came off the bench to add nine points and four steals.

Jackson Davis recorded a phenomenal performance tonight for Lafayette with 32 points, 31 rebounds, and five blocked shots.  Lance Blakley added 15 points including three three point baskets.  6-1 Jr. Lucky Jackson chipped in with 13 points and Harrison Lane recorded nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Lexington Catholic,21,11,15,14,7,15,83

Lafayette,14,18,11,18,7,12,80

 

Lexington Catholic (83) – Johnson 24, Ryan 9, Dence 9, Talbott 16, Griffin 16, Morris 9.

 

Lafayette (80) – R. Jenkins 0, Blakley 15, Davis 32, Lane 9, Robinson 2, Hall 2, Carpenter 7, Jackson 13.

 

All Tournament Team

 

Jordan Fucci,Tates Creek

Darius Williams, Paul Laurence Dunbar

Drew Trimble,Lexington Christian Academy

Lucky Jackson,Lafayette

Jackson Davis,Lafayette

Jarod Griffin,Lexington Catholic

Tanner Johnson,Lexington Catholic

Michael Talbott,Lexington Catholic,MVP

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

Lafayette vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls) 43rd District Tournament Championship February 28, 2104
Topic: Basketball

43^rd District Tournament (Championship)

Lafayette vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 28, 2014

 

 Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Sarah Cooley, 5-11 Jr. Dee Givens, 6-4 Jr. Ashanti Thomas, 5-8 Sr. Ken’yale Demus, and 5-11 Fr. Kiara Pankins.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Sarah Bridenbaugh countered with 5-10 Jr. Nicole Armstrong, 5-6 Jr. Kristina Rosen, 6-2 Sr. Brooke Todd, 5-4 So. Ezzy Ighodaro, and 5-4 Sr. ShaKeema Jackson.

Lafayette defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 66-46.  Lafayette shot 44.9% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 30.9% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers.

Dee Givens led Lafayette with 28 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and seven steals.  Kiara Pankins added 23 points including 11 of 12 free throws and eight rebounds.

Brooke Todd led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 18 points and 14 rebounds.  Ezzy Ighodaro added 10 points and six rebounds.  ShaKeema Jackson chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.

 

Lafayette,12,22,14,18,66

Paul Laurence Dunbar,7,17,9,13,46

 

Lafayette (66) – Cooley 6, Givens 28, Thomas 0, K. Demus 7, Pankins 23, S. Demus 2.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (46) – Armstrong 2, Rosen 6, Todd 18, Ighodaro 10, Jackson 10.

 

All Tournament Team

 

JLyn Martin,Tates Creek

Holly Huellemeier,Lexington Christian Academy

Rachel Blake,Lexington Catholic

Brooke Todd,Paul Laurence Dunbar

ShaKeema Jackson,Paul Laurence Dunbar

Ashanti Thomas,Lafayette

Kiara Pankins,Lafayette

Dee Givens,Lafayette,MVP

 

Acknowledgements:

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.