2015KHSAAClass4A

South Warren (14-0) vs. Johnson Central (12-1)

Class 4A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 6, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

South Warren defeated Johnson Central by a score of 36-6.  South Warren recorded 22 first downs and 362 yards of total offense.  The Spartans were penalized six times for 48 yards and had two passes intercepted.  Johnson Central recorded three first downs and 130 yards of total offense.  The Golden Eagles were penalized six times for 63 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Kayron Namvong led South Warren’s ground game with 121 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries.  Ryder Litten carried the ball 17 times for 50 yards.  Ryder Litten completed nine of 18 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.  Bryan Cummings caught four passes for 78 yards.  CJ Hayes added two receptions for 23 yards.  Chase Japp caught a 24 yard touchdown pass.  Austin McElwain led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  Devante Colton added five solo and two assisted tackles and scored on a 22 yard fumble recovery return.  Jacob Wilde recorded two solo and one assisted tackles and scored on a six yard fumble recovery return.  Bryan Cummings intercepted two passes.

Bryce Skaggs led Johnson Central’s ground game with 63 yards and a touchdown on six carries.  Gunner Slone carried the ball eight times for 27 yards.  Bryce Workman completed one of eight passes for 40 yards with two interceptions.  Geordon Blanton caught one pass for 40 yards.  Geordon  Blanton led the defense with 10 solo and five assisted tackles.  Nick Wilcox added five solo and five assisted tackles.  Aaron King recorded five solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  Blake Gamble and Blake Martin each intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

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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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA3A

Lexington Catholic (11-3) vs. Belfry (13-1)

Class 3A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 6, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Belfry shut down the high octane Lexington Catholic offense and dominated with their punishing ground game in a 43-0 victory.  Belfry recorded 20 first downs and 396 yards of total offense.  The Pirates were penalized five times for 35 yards.  Lexington Catholic recorded five first downs and 117 yards of total offense.  The Knights were penalized five times for 60 yards.

Andrew Fletcher led Belfry’s ground game with 125 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.  Xondre Willis carried the ball 12 times for 89 yards and a touchdown.  Derek Wellman added 77 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries.  Noah Corbett carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a touchdown.  Noah Corbett was zero for one in the passing department.  Austin Hall led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles.  Devin Varney added two solo and three assisted tackles.  Raquan Horton recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.

Jaylen Jones led Lexington Catholic’s ground game with 16 yards on seven carries.  Andy Thompson carried the ball five times for 15 yards.  Andy Thompson completed eight of 16 passes for 53 yards.  Legend Brumbaugh completed four of seven passes for 18 yards.  Donovan Morris caught three passes for seven yards.  JJ Ogbogu added two receptions for 30 yards.  Andy Thompson returned two kickoffs for 91 yards with a long return of 70 yards. Sid Sharp led the defense with 10 solo and two assisted tackles.  A. Lauterbach added seven solo and two assisted tackles.  Austin Pedroche recorded four solo and five assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

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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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA2A

Mayfield (13-1) vs. Newport Central Catholic (9-5)

Class 2A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 6, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Mayfield defeated Newport Central Catholic by a score of 17-7.  Mayfield recorded 16 first downs and 269 yards of total offense.  The Cardinals were penalized eight times for 60 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Newport Central Catholic recorded 14 first downs and 217 yards of total offense.  The Thoroughbreds were penalized five times for 40 yards and lost three fumbles.

Trajon Bright led Mayfield’s ground game with 42 yards on 23 carries.  Landon Arnett carried the ball four times for 22 yards.  Landon Arnett completed 17 of 35 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Kevin Caldwell caught six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.  Lane Kennemore added five receptions for 65 yards.  Michael Walker caught five passes for 48 yards.  Kincer Arnett led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  Kyle Hurt added five solo and two assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Keelan Murphy recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and recovered three fumbles.  Murphy also recovered a fumble for a touchdown.

Jacob Smith added Newport Central Catholic’s ground game with 60 yards on 24 carries.  P. Henschen completed 10 of 18 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown.  Trent Wrobleski caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.  Jacob Smith added two receptions for 31 yards.  Kobe Tallon led the defense with seven solo and five assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Trent Wrobleski added five solo tackles.  Erik Anderson recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA6A

Male (14-0) vs. Lafayette (12-2)

Class 6A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 5, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Male defeated Lafayette 41-14 to claim the Class 6A Championship and finish the season at a perfect 15-0.  Male recorded 20 first downs and 379 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized seven times for 35 yards and had three passes intercepted.  Lafayette recorded 22 first downs and 382 yards of total offense.  The Generals were penalized five times for 56 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Devin Gentry led Male’s ground game with 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.  Hayden Shelton completed 15 of 27 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions.  Zackery Smith caught eight passes for 150 yards and a touchdown.  Keion Wakefield added four receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns.  Marcus Clark caught two passes for 59 yards.  Ethan Britt added a 54 yard touchdown reception.  Zachary Hall led the defense with eight solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards and intercepted a pass.  James Todd added five solo and five assisted tackles.  Tony Smyzer created havoc tonight as 2.5 of his tackles resulted in losses totaling 21 yards.  Demetrius Holt scored on an 81 yard interception return.

Walker Wood led Lafayette’s ground game with 136 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries.  Walker Wood completed 22 of 36 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.  Mason Alstatt caught nine passes for 64 yards.  M. Guilfoil added five receptions for 52 yards.  Quinten Brown added four receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown.  Ean Shaw led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 30 yards.  Jordan Thomas added three solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

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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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA5A

Bowling Green (13-1) vs. Pulaski County (13-1)

Class 5A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 5, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County scored early on a George Gregory 3 yard run and a conversion kick set up by a 54 yard kickoff return by Gregory to the Bowling Green 20 to start the game.  However, it was all Bowling Green after that as they scored 21 unanswered points to earn a 21-7 victory.  Bowling Green recorded 12 first downs and 349 yards of total offense.  The Purples were penalized 10 times for 87 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.  Pulaski County recorded 14 first downs and 222 yards of total offense.  The maroons were penalized three times for 27 yards and lost a fumble.

Jacob Yates led Bowling Green’s ground attack with 72 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.  Jamale Carothers carried the ball 17 times for 61 yards.  Clark Payne completed 19 of 27 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown with one interception.  DeAngelo Wilson caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown.  Trey Fant returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown.  Dalan Cofer led the defense with nine solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 23 yards.  Ahmerian Brown added five solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss and recovered a fumble.

George Gregory led Pulaski County’s ground game with 61 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  Riley Hall completed 23 of 35 passes for 169 yards.  Jake Johnson caught 14 passes for 101 yards.  George Gregory added eight receptions for 56 yards.  George Gregory returned one kickoff for 54 yards.  Jake New led the defense with seven solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss.  C. Holman added eight solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Mason Helton recorded five solo and four assisted tackles.  Jake Johnson intercepted one pass he returned for 62 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA1A

Beechwood (13-1) vs. Pikeville (12-2)

Class 1A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
  December 3, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

The score was tied 21-21 after three quarters but Pikeville scored the first 21 points of the final quarter on their way to a 42-28 victory over Beechwood.  Pikeville recorded 19 first downs and 504 yards of total offense.  The Panthers were penalized six times for 45 yards and had one pass intercepted.  Beechwood recorded 22 first downs and 320 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized once for five yards, lost a fumble, and had one pass intercepted.

Daric Pugh led Pikeville’s ground game with 239 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.  Blake Charles carried the ball six times for 47 yards and a touchdown.  Wyatt Battaile completed eight of 13 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.  Cody Charles caught two passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.  Chatlin Jarrell caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.  Blake Charles caught one pass for 67 yards and a touchdown.  Blake Charles led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles.  Cody Charles added nine solo tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 11 yards.  M. McDonald recorded seven solo and one assisted tackles.

Brett Slusher led Beechwood’s ground game with 78 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.  Kyle Fieger added 47 yards on 10 carries.  Kyle Fieger completed 21 of 32 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Logan Castleman caught seven passes for 49 yards.  Brett Slusher added five receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown.  Aiden Justice caught four passes for 27 yards and a touchdown.  Brett Slusher returned four kickoffs for 110 yards.  Henry Erdman led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Joe Sherron added five solo and three assisted tackles.  J. Overstreet recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015PLDLCAB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boy)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Sr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-2 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-1 Fr. Isaiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 64-49.  PLD shot 49% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 26 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 25 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 42.9% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 PLD turnovers.

Taveion Hollingsworth led PLD with 18 points.  Darius Williams added 16 points.  Jordan Lewis recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Tre King led LCA with 13 points and eight rebounds.  Kyle Rode added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Trevor Hill chipped in with 11 points.  Austin Hall recorded five points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,20,12,19,13,64

Lexington Christian Academy,13,11,12,13,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar (64) – Williams 16, Kelley 4, D. Brown 5, Lewis 14, Hollingsworth 18, Clark 5, J. Brown 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (49) – Hall 5, Rode 12, King 13, Hunt 3, Hill 11, McBreath 3, Dalton 2.

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

2015TCLAFB

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Tates Creek coach Michael Allen started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Landon Porter, 6-2 Jr. Decotah Fay, 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Patterson, 6-0 Fr. Isaiah Allen, and 6-0 So. Eric Boone.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 5-9 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

Lafayette raced out to a 27-12 first quarter lead on their way to a 91-58 victory over Tates Creek.  Lafayette shot 42.3% from the field including 15 of 32 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 53 points off 27 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 54.15 from the field including six of eight from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette attempted 41 more shots (78-37) from the field than Tates Creek.

Harrison Lane led Lafayette with 19 points including five three point baskets and four assists.  Ross Jenkins added 13 points.  5-9 Jr. Chris Wharton also scored 13 points including two three point baskets.

Eric Boone led Tates Creek with 21 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Isaiah Allen added 13 points.

Tates Creek,12,25,11,10,58

Lafayette,27,20,30,14,91

Tates Creek (58) – Porter 4, D. Fay 2, Patterson 4, Allen 13, E. Boone 21, Gardner 2, J. Fay 3, Hardin 4, Lofton 3, Blair 2.

Lafayette (91) – Watkins 6, Lane 19, R. Jenkins 13, Downey 6, J. Jenkins 6, Wharton 13, J. Carpenter 4, Greenup 5, Powell 3, Saunders 3, Dreux 8, Clay 3, King 2.

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

2015LAFLCAG

Lafayette vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Aisha Conwell, 5-9 So. Caroline Bennett, 5-10 Jr. Kiara Pankins, 5-3 So. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Fr. Lindi DeBilzan.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Kent Miller countered with 5-8 So. Payton Rodgers, 5-8 Fr. Grace Combs, 5-8 Jr. Charis Hill, 5-5 Sr. Hannah Sue Hartley, and 5-7 Jr. Sydney Weeks.

Lafayette defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 54-33.  Lafayette shot 36.2% from the field including two of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 18 of 35 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 13.2% from the field including three of 30 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off 17 Lafayette turnovers.

Kiara Pankins led Lafayette with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-8 Jr. Kendyl Powell added nine points and seven rebounds.  5-8 8^th Grade Shelbi Wilson also scored nine points.  Caroline Bennett pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots.

Sydney Weeks led LCA with 13 points and 10 rebounds.  Hannah Sue Hartley added seven points and four rebounds.  Grace Combs recorded six points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Lafayette,10,10,14,20,54

LCA,4,12,11,6,33

Lafayette (54) – A. Conwell 0, Bennett 3, Pankins 21, Abram 5, DeBilzan 3, Powell 9, Wilson 9, Gar-Carter 2, Prigge 2.

LCA (33) – Rodgers 2, Combs 6, Hill 5, Hartley 7, Weeks 13.

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

2015SHAEASTERNG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Eastern (Girls)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

December 15, 2015

Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Grace Berger, 5-7 So. Kia Sivils, 5-10 Sr. Lydia Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-5 So. KiKi Samsel.  Eastern coach Josh Leslie countered with 5-9 Sr. Markeia Porter, 5-6 Sr. Shavia Thompson, 5-10 Jr. Natalie Collins, 5-7 So. Brea Mishler, and 5-6 So. Alexis Smith.

Eastern pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 68-58.  Eastern shot 42.9% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.  Sacred Heart shot 39.1% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Valkyries connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 Eastern turnovers.

Shavia Thompson led Eastern with 18 points and three steals.  5-11 Fr. Mikayla Kinnard added 17 points and nine rebounds.  Markeia Porter recorded 15 points and seven rebounds.

5-9 So. Natalie Fichter led Sacred Heart with 14 points.  Grace Berger added 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  KiKi Samsel chipped in with 11 points.  Ashlee Harris recorded 10 points and five rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,11,13,15,58

Eastern,12,11,23,22,68

Sacred Heart Academy (58) – Berger 12, Sivils 9, Taylor 0, Harris 10, Samsel 11, Fichter 14, Scott 2.

Eastern (68) – Porter 15, Thompson 18, Collins 5, Mishler 2, Smith 5, Kinnard 17, Pearl 6.

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