2016MCOHCG

Mason County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 9, 2016

Mason County coach Brad Cox started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Briana McNutt, 5-8 Jr. Whitney O’Mara, 5-9 Jr. Maddie Boone, 5-4 Jr. Brianna Littleton, and 5-7 Jr. Jordan Frodge.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-9 Sr. Jordyn Jackson, 5-7 Fr. Kiya Thompson, 5-10 Sr. Nakeisha Green, 5-4 So. Alexis Lutz, and 5-6 Sr. T’Laya Lyvers.

Mason County scored 29 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers to earn a 56-35 victory over the Lady Blue Devils.  Mason County shot 47.8% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Royals connected on 11 of 18 free throws and pulled down 37 rebounds.  Henry Clay shot 25% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Mason County turnovers.

Briana McNutt led Mason County with 16 points and six rebounds.  5-10 So. Kara Moran added 11 points.  Jordan Frodge chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.  Whitney O’Mara recorded six points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

T’Laya Lyvers led Henry Clay with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.  Jordyn Jackson added eight points and seven rebounds.

Mason County,9,10,15,22,56

Henry Clay,6,6,10,13,35

Mason County (56) – McNutt 16, O’Mara 6, Boone 4, Littleton 0, Frodge 8, Moran 11, Kumler 2, Reed 7, Butler 2.

Henry Clay (35) – J. Jackson 8, Thompson 0, Green 4, Lutz 2, Lyvers 13, Price 4, Jones 2, Branchini 2.

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

2016BSLAFB

Bryan Station vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

February 9, 2016

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. David DeMarcus, 6-2 Sr. Tim Dunn, 6-5 Sr. Deandre Dishman, 6-0 Sr. Andre Davis, and 6-1 So. Terrance Murphy.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 5-10 Jr. Chris Wharton, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

Lafayette defeated Bryan Station by a score of 78-52.  Lafayette shot 50% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 35 points off 26 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 41.7% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

TJ Downey led Lafayette with 16 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Ross Jenkins added 15 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Chris Wharton chipped in with 11 points.  William Watkins also scored 11 points.

Deandre Dishman led Bryan Station with 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jalen Burbage also scored 10 points.  6-1 Sr. Mahari Sturgis added nine points on three three point baskets.  5-7 Sr. Rafael Few recorded eight points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Bryan Station,12,15,11,14,52

Lafayette,18,23,22,15,78

Bryan Station (52) – DeMarcus 2, Dunn 8, Dishman 10, Davis 0, Murphy 3, Few 8, Sturgis 9, Burbage 10, Guy 2.

Lafayette (78) – Watkins 11, Wharton 11, R. Jenkins 15, Downey 16, J. Jenkins 5, Powell 9, Greenup 2, Dreux 1, J. Carpenter 5, Guilfoil 3.

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

2016MALEEASTG

Male vs. Eastern (Girls)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

February 9, 2016

Male coach Champ Ligon Jr. started the following lineup: 6-1 Fr. Cameron Browning, 6-0 Jr. Kyra Hogan, 6-1 Sr. Iliyah Green, 5-5 So. Ciaja Harbison, and 5-6 So. Emilia Sexton.  Eastern coach Josh Leslie countered with 5-9 Sr. Markeia Porter, 5-8 So. Alexis Smith, 5-10 Jr. Natalie Collins, 5-6 So. Brea Mishler, and 5-7 Sr. Shavia Thompson.

Male defeated Eastern by a score of 73-54.  Male shot 48.4% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on nine of 19 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 17 Eastern turnovers.  Eastern shot 36.1% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Male turnovers.

Emilia Sexton led Male with 21 points including three three point baskets.  Iliyah Green added 20 points, 15 rebounds, and six blocked shots.  Ciaja Harbison recorded 12 points, six assists, and three steals.  Cameron Browning chipped in with seven points and eight rebounds.

5-11 Fr. Mikayla Kinnard led Eastern with 17 points and seven rebounds.  Brea Mishler added 11 points.  5-11 Fr. Devin Beach recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Male,11,21,22,19,73

Eastern,6,10,18,20,54

Male (73) – Browning 7, Hogan 7, Green 20, Harbison 12, Sexton 21, Cox 2, Calvert 4.

Eastern (54) – Porter 5, Smith 2, Collins 3, Mishler 11, Thompson 4, Goulding 2, Kinnard 17, Beach 6, Pearl 2, Houseal 2.

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

2016LCATCB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Tates Creek (Boys)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 9, 2016

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Carter Hendrickson, 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill, and 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode.  Tates Creek coach Michael Allen countered with 6-3 Jr. Robert Gardner, 6-2 Jr. Dekotah Fay, 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Patterson, 6-0 Fr. Isaiah Allen, and 6-0 So. Eric Boone.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Tates Creek by a score of 71-41.  LCA shot 53.8% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 31.3% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 LCA turnovers.

Kyle Rode led LCA with 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots.  Tre King added 17 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Trevor Hill chipped in with 13 points and three steals.

Isaiah Patterson led Tates Creek with 12 points and nine rebounds.  Dekotah Fay added seven points and four rebounds. 

Lexington Christian,15,15,22,19,71

Tates Creek,13,6,12,10,41

Lexington Christian (71) – Hendrickson 7, Hall 5, King 17, Hill 13, Rode 17, McBeath 5, Hunt 5, Hardin 2.

Tates Creek (41) – Gardner 5, D. Fay 7, Patterson 12, Allen 5, E. Boone 6, Porter 4, Hardin 2.

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

2016BSLAFG

Bryan Station vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

February 9, 2016

Bryan Station coach Shawn Ransom started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Destiny Cozart, 5-5 Jr. Carah Burdette, 5-11 So. Gracie Baczkowski, 5-4 Sr. Ezhaunnai Ighodaro, and 5-5 Jr. Jlyn Martin.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-11 Jr. Kiara Pankins, 5-9 Fr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-9 Sr. Aisha Conwell, 5-6 So. Terri Abram, and 5-9 So. Caroline Bennett.

Lafayette trailed 51-47 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Bryan Station by a score of 73-63.  Bryan Station attempted 34 more shots (73-39) from the field than Lafayette but only scored two more field goals.  However Lafayette held a 25-10 advantage in free throw points.  There were five lead changes and three ties in the game.

Lafayette shot 56.4% from the field including four of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 25 of 42 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 32.9% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 20 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 22 Lafayette turnovers.

Kiara Pankins led Lafayette with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and six blocked shots.  Terri Abram added 16 points.  Caroline Bennett recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  5-8 8^th Grade Shelbi Wilson also scored 11 points.

Carah Burdette led Bryan Station with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Ezhaunnai Ighodaro added 14 points, seven rebounds, and six steals.  Destiny Cozart recorded 11 points and six rebounds.  Jlyn Martin chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  5-8 Sr. Zariah Kavanaugh added six points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Bryan Station,9,20,22,12,63

Lafayette,17,16,14,26,73

Bryan Station (63) – Cozart 11, Burdette 18, Baczkowski 0, Ighodaro 14, Martin 9, Hardin 3, Kavanaugh 6, Shannon 2.

Lafayette (73) – Pankins 26, DeBilzan 5, A. Conwell 2, Abram 16, Bennett 11, Wilson 11, Gar-Carter 2.

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

2016LCATHPLDB

Lexington Catholic vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 9, 2016

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup:  6-5 So. Zan Payne, 6-3 So. TC Price, 6-6 Jr. Peter Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Donovan Morris, and 6-4 Jr. Luke Johnson.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Sr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-3 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.

Paul Laurence Dunbar trailed 38-35 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Lexington Catholic by a score of 59-54.  The score was tied 10 times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Dunbar shot 43.1% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 50% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar attempted 15 more shots (51-36) from the field than Lexington Catholic.

Taveion Hollingsworth led Dunbar with 20 points and three steals.  Darius Williams added 14 points.  Jordan Lewis recorded 11 points, five assists, and four steals.  Dontell Brown chipped in with nine points and 13 rebounds.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 20 points and six assists.  Zan Payne added 12 points and 11 rebounds.  Donovan Morris chipped in with eight points and four assists.

Lexington Catholic,14,12,12,16,54

Paul Laurence Dunbar,14,13,8,24,59

Lexington Catholic (54) – Payne 12, Price 2, Whitman 4, Morris 8, Johnson 20, Scott 2, Sparkman 4, Hardin 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (59) – Williams 14, Kelley 0, D. Brown 9, Lewis 11, Hollingsworth 20, J. Brown 3, Clark 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2016EKURELMG

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Belmont (Women)

Curb Event Center

Nashville, TN

February 6, 2016

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-7 Fr. Jada Triplett, and 5-8 Je. Alexus Cooper.  Belmont coach Cameron Newbauer countered wih 6-1 Jr. Lauren Thompson, 5-11 So. Kylee Smith, 6-3 So. Sally McCabe, 5-5 Fr. Darby Maggard, and 5-11 Fr. Jenny Roy.

Belmont outscored Eastern Kentucky 21-11 in the third quarter on their way to a 72-61 victory.  The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Belmont shot 35.5% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 22 of 31 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off 14 Belmont turnovers.

Kylee Smith led Belmont with 19 points, eight rebound, and three assists.  Darby Maggard added 17 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists,  Sally McCabe recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds.

Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  5-5 Jt. Mariah Massengill added 11 points.  5-11 Fr. Abby Wright added nine points.   Shameekia Murray chipped in with eight points and six rebounds.  Michaela Hunter also scored eight points.

Eastern Kentuckt,18,11,11,21,61

Belmont,18,10,21,23,72

Eastern Kentucky (61) – Murray 8, Hunter 8, O’Bannon 19, Triplett 0, Cooper 2, Massengill 11, Willix 2, Henshaw 2, Wright 9.

Belmont (72) – Thompson 9, Smith 19, McCabe 11, Maggard 17, Roy 7, Joubran 4, Jones 5.

A special thanks to the Belmont Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2016EKUTSW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee State (Women)

Gentry Center

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

February 3, 2016

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-7 Fr. Jada Triplett.  Tennessee State coach Larry Joe Inman countered with 6-0 Jr. Jayda Johnson, 6-0 Jr. I’mani Davis, 6-1 Fr. Jordan Brightwell, 5-5 Jr. Maxine Beard, and 5-7 Sr. Brianna Lawrence.

Eastern Kentucky trailed 57-45 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to earn a 70-66 victory over Tennessee State.  There were five ties and two lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.4% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 41.5% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 19 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky only led for 2:18 seconds of the game.

Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals.  5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray added 14 points and three steals.  5-11 Fr. Abby Wright recorded 12 points on four three point baskets and four rebounds. 

Jayda Johnson led Tennessee State with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.  Jordan Brightwell added 14 points and six rebounds.  I’mani Davis recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and three steals.

Eastern Kentucky,13,24,8,25,70

Tennessee State,20,19,18,9,66

Eastern Kentucky (70) – O’Bannon 25, Hunter 5, Maples 0, Massengill 4, Triplett 3, Cooper 4, Murray 14, Willix 3, Wright 12.

Tennessee State (66) – Johnson 23, Davis 11, Brightwell 14, Beard 2, Lawrence 6, Beatty 9, Hood 1.

A special thanks to the Tennessee State Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2016MSTEKUW

Morehead State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 30, 2016

Morehead State coach Greg Todd started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Eriel McKee, 5-8 Fr. Miranda Crockett, 6-2 Jr. Shay Steele, 5-3 Jr. Brianna McQueen, and 5-7 Sr. Natalie Greenwell.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-7 Fr. Jada Triplett, and 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill.

Michaela Hunter hit a three point basket to give Eastern Kentucky the lead for good in a 100-93 overtime victory over Morehead State.  The score was tied six times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 48.8% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 21 Morehead State turnovers.  Morehead State shot 45.6% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 24 Morehead State turnovers.

5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter led six Colonels in double figures with 23 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray added 19 points and three rebounds.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded 18 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots, and five steals.  Mariah Massengill chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Miranda Maples added 12 points and six rebounds.  Alexus Cooper also reached double figures with 10 points and four assists.

Brianna McQueen led Morehead State with 21 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Miranda Crockett added 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Eriel McKee recorded 15 points, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Natalie Greenwell chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  5-8 Jr. Aaliyah Wells added 11 points and Shay Steele also reached double figures with 10 points, four rebounds, and four steals.  6-2 So. Brooke Todd added four points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Morehead State,18,21,22,24,8,93

Eastern Kentucky,20,24,17,24,15,100

Morehead State (93) – McKee 15, Crockett 17, Steele 10, McQueen 21, Greenwell 13, Todd 4, Tate 2, Wells 11.

Eastern Kentucky (100) – O’Bannon 18, Cooper 10, Maples 12, Triplett 0, Massengill 12, Hunter 23, Murray 19, Henshaw 6.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2016JSEKUW

Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 27, 2016

Jacksonville State coach Rick Pietri started the following lineup: 6-1 Fr. Chloe Long, 5-8 So. Gretchen Morrison, 6-1 So. Tyler Phelion, 5-7 Sr. Destiny James, and 5-8 Sr. Courtney Strain.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-10 Jr. Zee Willix, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.

Eastern Kentucky University led 53-49 with less than a minute remaining in the game but Jacksonville State rallied for a 56-54 victory.  Briana Benson hit two free throws with six seconds remaining on the clock for the victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Jacksonville State shot 34% from the field including nine of 24 from the three point line.  They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 38.9% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 Jacksonville State turnovers.

5-9 Jr. Briana Benson led Jacksonville State with 17 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.  Tyler Phelion added 14 points and two blocked shots.  Courtney Strain recorded nine points and five assists.  Gretchen Morrison chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.  Michaela Hunter added 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  Shameekia Murray recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Jacksonville State,10,13,16,17,56

Eastern Kentucky,13,11,14,16,54

Jacksonville State (56) – Long 2, Morrison 9, Phelion 14, James 2, Strain 9, Naughton 3, Benson 17.

Eastern Kentucky (54) – Willix 0, Murray 12, O’Bannon 18, Cooper 0, Hunter 14, Massengill 3, Henshaw 2, Maples 5.

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