2018KCUEKUW

Kentucky Christian University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 5, 2018

Kentucky Christian University coach Lisa Conn started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Kamryn Rose, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Holt, 5-9 Jr. Destiny Peck, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Foster, and 5-6 Fr. Abby Benson.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes, 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon.

Eastern Kentucky University held a 60-14 advantage in points in the paint in a 90-35 victory over Kentucky Christian University for their first victory of the season.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 46.4% from the field including seven of 27 from the three point line.  EKU attempted 84 shots from the field compared to 41 attempts for KCU.  The Colonels connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 35 points off Kentucky Christian University turnovers.  KCU shot 26.8% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Abby Wright led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points and eight rebounds.  Bria Bass added 19 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals.  Shay Solomon recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and six steals.  Teri Goodlett chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals. 

Sydney Foster led Kentucky Christian with 13 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-8 So. Shelby Slone added 10 points.  Destiny Peck recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Kentucky Christian University,4,16,7,8,35

Eastern Kentucky University,17,31,18,24,90

Kentucky Christian University (35) – Rose 3, Holt 2, Peck 7, Foster 13, Benson 0, Slone 10.

Eastern Kentucky University (90) – Bass 19, Kaifes 2, Wright 22, Goodlett 9, Solomon 10, Clark 3, Cecil 3, Pierce 4, Campos 3, Murphy 8, McCoy 7.

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

2018HCBSG

Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Girls)

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

December 4, 2018

Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Amiya Jenkins, 5-6 So. Ravion Jackson, 5-10 Fr. Lauren Thomas, 5-0 Fr. Maddie Kaufman, and 5-7 Sr. Kiya Thompson.  Bryan Station coach Brian Hall countered with 5-8 Sr. Amilleon Black, 5-7 Fr. Tania Woodall, 6-0 So. Olea Woodall, 5-0 So. Tori Godoy, and 5-8 Sr. Kelynn Clay.

Henry Clay raced out to an 18-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-50 victory over Bryan Station.  Henry Clay shot 43.4% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Bryan station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 33.35 from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on nine of 23 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 19 Henry Clay turnovers.

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 20 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Amiya Jenkins added 17 points and six rebounds.  5-2 Jr. Taviona Sanford recorded six points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Kelynn Clay led Bryan Station with 22 points including three three point baskets and two blocked shots.  Tori Godoy added 16 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and four steals.

Henry Clay,18,12,14,17,61

Bryan Station,7,6,21,16,50

Henry Clay (61) – Jenkins 17, Jackson 4, Thomas 1, Kaufman 7, Thompson 20, Cox 2, Sanford 6, Williams 4.

Bryan Station (50) – Black 1, T. Woodall 5, O. Woodall 0, Godoy 16, Clay 22, Lymon 4, McGeachy 2.

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

2018FCLAFG

Franklin County vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

December 4, 2018

Franklin county coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Samareah Levarity, 5-6 Jr. Jasmine Simpson, 5-10 Fr. Patience Laster, 5-4 Sr. Shannon Brunette, and 5-6 So. Brooklynn Miles.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-10 Sr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-11 Fr. Anaya Brown, 5-10 Sr. Macey Goff, 5-1 Jr.Tionna Sanford, and 5-7 Fr. Lauren Walton.

Franklin County trailed 32-25 at halftime but exploded for a 27-8 advantage in the third quarter on their way to a 63-51 victory over Lafayette.  The score was tied four times and there was seven lead changes in the game.  Franklin County shot 42.3% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 27 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 48.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Generals connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Franklin County turnovers.

Patience Laster led Franklin County with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jasmine Simpson added 15 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Brooklynn Miles recorded 11 points, seven assists, and three steals.  Shannon Brunette also scored 11 points including two three point baskets.

Macey Goff led Lafayette with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.  Lindi DeBilzan added 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Anaya Brown recorded seven points and 10 rebounds.  5-7 Fr. Olivia Cathers also scored seven points and pulled down five rebounds.

Franklin County,17,8,27,11,63

Lafayette,17,15,8,11,51

Franklin County (63) – Levarity 2, Simpson 15, Laster 17, Brunette 11, Miles 11, Carter 2, Welsh 3, Hamblin 2.

Lafayette (51) – DeBilzan 10, Brown 7, Goff 21, Sanford 4, Walton 2, Cathers 7.

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

2018FCCALG

Fern Creek vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

Christian Academy of Louisville

Louisville, KY

December 3, 2018

Fern Creek coach Shanda Miller started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Tyasia Brown, 5-7 Sr. Kayla Harris, 6-1 Sr. Tiana Austin, 5-5 8^th Grader. Triniti Ralston, and 5-7 Sr. Myana Foree.  Christian Academy of Louisville coach Perry White countered with 5-10 Jr. Shelby Calhoun, 5-9 Sr. Sarah McDonald, 6-0 Sr. Arina Khlopkova, 5-7 Fr. Jayla McClure, and 5-8 Jr. Mia Beam.

Christian Academy of Louisville utilized a balanced scoring attack to defeat Fern Creek by a score of 86-61.  CAL shot 50% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady centurions connected on 18 of 28 free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Fern Creek turnovers.  Fern Creek shot 30.2% from the field including one of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 23 CAL turnovers.

Mia Beam led a balanced CAL attack with 16 points and three steals.  Jayla McClure added 15 points, five rebounds, and four steals.  Sarah McDonald recorded 14 points and nine rebounds.  Arina Khlopkova chipped in with 13 points and four rebounds.  Shelby Calhoun recorded 13 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

Triniti Ralston led Fern Creek with 19 points including 11 of 12 free throws and five rebounds.  Myana Foree added 11 points and five rebounds.  Tiana Austin recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.

Fern Creek,14,24,14,9,61

CAL,22,32,18,14,86

Fern Creek (61) – Brown 6, Kayla Harris 4, Austin 10, Ralston 19, Foree 11, Marin 5, Kasia Harris 6.

Christian Academy of Louisville (86) – Calhoun 13, McDonald 14, Khlopkova 13, McClure 15, Beam 16, Gardner 3, Ice 2, Raque 3, Embry 7.

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

2018MCEJG

Madison Central vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

December 3, 2018

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-5 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-5 Sr. Kelsey Todd, and 5-5 Sr. Madison Barnard.  East Jessamine coach Todd Claunch countered with 5-7 Jr. Autumn Harrison, 5-6 Jr. Aimee Hagins, 5-8 So. Hannah Mclain, 5-3 Sr. Jasmine Atkerson, and 5-4 Fr. Irma Hagins.

Madison Central pulled away late to defeat East Jessamine 70-59 in an up tempo game that featured a combined 64 turnovers and 135 shots attempted in the game.  Madison Central got a combined 48 points from Jekauri McKeithen and Taleya Todd.  East Jessamine utilizes a deep lineup including some very talented 8^th graders that bides well for the future.

Madison Central shot 47.5% from the field including two of five from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 31 East Jessamine turnovers.  Madison Central enjoyed a 54-28 advantage in points in the paint and 20-2 in fast break points.  East Jessamine shot 33.8% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on three of 10 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 33 Madison Central turnovers.  East Jessamine held a 33-5 advantage in bench scoring.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 27 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Taleya Todd added 21 points, five assists, and five steals.  Madison Barnard recorded nine points, five rebounds, three assists, and seven steals.  Logan Hudson chipped in with four points and 10 rebounds.

5-7 8^th Grader Kayden Robinson led East Jessamine with 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-6 8^th Grader Jermya Christian added 10 points, five rebounds, and seven steals.  Irma Hagins recorded 10 points and four rebounds.  Jasmine Atkerson chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.  5-6 8^th Grader Iesha Dean recorded eight points, 14 rebounds, and three steals.

Madison Central,17,18,16,19,70

East Jessamine,11,17,22,9,59

Madison Central (70) – McKeithen 27, Todd 21, Hudson 4, Powell 4, Barnard 9, Parks 3, Duerson 2.

East Jessamine (59) – Harrison 5, A. Hagins 0, Mclain 2, Atkerson 9, I. Hagins 10, Christian 10, Dean 8, Robinson 13, Baker 2.

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

2018SHADHG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Dixie Heights (Girls)

Dixie Heights High School

Fort Mitchell, KY

December 1, 2018

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Josie Gilvin, 5-9 Jr. Callie Birk, 6-0 Jr. Kristen Clemons, 5-5 Jr. Destinee Marshall, and 5-6 Sr. Ashlee Harris.  Dixie Heights coach Jim Steczynski countered with 5-8 Fr. Madelyn Lawson, 5-8 Jr. Celia Pelfrey, 5-9 Sr. Kaylee McGinn, 5-6 So. Sydney Lockard, and 5-6 Sr. Grace Perry.

Dixie Heights led Sacred Heart Academy 19-9 after the first quarter but the Valkyries rallied to pull away for an 81-52 victory.  Sacred Heart score 29 points off 23 Dixie Heights turnovers and recorded 17 steals.  Sacred Heart shot 54.4% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and held a19-6 advantage in bench scoring.  Dixie Heights shot 41.3% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Ashlee Harris led Sacred Heart with 23 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and five steals.  Kristen Clemons added 21 points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and five steals.  5-11 Fr. Alex Wolff recorded 15 points and five rebounds.

Madelyn Lawson led Dixie Heights with 20 points and eight rebounds.  Grace Perry added 12 points.

Sacred Heart Academy,9,29,21,22,81

Dixie Heights,19,12,13,8,52

Sacred Heart Academy (81) – Gilvin 4, Birk 7, Clemons 21, Marshall 7, Harris 23, Littlejohn 4, Wolff 15.

Dixie Heights (52) – Lawson 20, Pelfrey 3, McGinn 4, Lockard 7, Perry 12, Reinhart 4, Caple 2.

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

2018EKUAKRONW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Akron (Women)

Akron University

Akron, OH

December 1, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon, 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes.  Akron coach Melissa Jackson countered with 6-2 Jr. Haliegh Reinoehl, 5-10 Sr. Megan Sefcik, 6-1 Jr. Caitlin Vari, 5-7 Fr. Gabrielle Brown-Mitchell, and 5-9 Jr. Shayna Harmon.

Eastern Kentucky trailed 48-46 after three quarters but Akron pulled away in the final quarter for a 64-53 victory.  Turnovers (22) and a disparity in free throw points (22-8) sealed the Colonels fate today as Akron was 12 of 16 from the free throw line in the decisive final quarter,  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game. 

Akron shot 28.8% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line.  The Zips connected on 22 of 32 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 22 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 32.8% from the field including six of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on eight of eight free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored five points off 10 Akron turnovers.

Megan Sefcik led Akron with 26 points including four three point baskets and 10 of 10 free throws.  Haliegh Reinoehl added 12 points and nine rebounds.  Caitlin Vari recorded six points and seven rebounds. 

Shay Solomon led Eastern Kentucky University with 18 points and eight rebounds.  Bria Bass added 13 points including three three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Catie Kaifes recorded nine points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,15,16,15,8,54

Akron,19,15,14,15,63

Eastern Kentucky University (54) – Bass 13, Solomon 18, Wright 4, Goodlett 3, Kaifes 9, Murphy 5, McCoy 2.

Akron (63) – Reinoehl 12, Sefcik 26, Vari 6, Brown-Mitchell 6, Harmon 4, Miller 3, Azubike 5, Neitzel 1.

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

2018SWCC5AC

South Warren vs. Covington Catholic
Class 5A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field
Lexington, KY
December 2, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

This was a game that was highly anticipated with two 14-0 teams colliding for the championship.  It was believed by many that Covington Catholic was the premier team in the state this year regardless of class and South Warren was undefeated and had many supporters of their claim of number one.  The game did not disappoint as South Warren raced out to a 20-0 lead early in the third quarter but had to withstand a furious rally by Covington Catholic to earn a 20-16 victory.  Covington Catholic had one last opportunity but the game ended with an incomplete pass to the end zone.  South warren recorded 14 first downs and 291 yards of total offense.  They were penalized eight times for 75 yards and lost a fumble.  Covington Catholic recorded nine first downs and 261 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized twice for 25 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Cam Harrison led South Warren’s ground game with 80 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.  Gavin Spurrier completed 17 of 30 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns.  Clayton Bush caught six passes for 35 yards.  Tan. Gallahair added four receptions for 83 yards.  Jantzen Dunn recorded two receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown.  Caleb Lloyd added an 11 yard touchdown reception.  Tre Teague led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles with three of the tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards.  Clayton Bush added six solo and two assisted tackles.  Pete Cross recorded five solo and two assisted tackles.  Rowdy Shea and Tan. Gallahair each recovered a fumble and M.J. Boley intercepted a pass.

Casey McGinness led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 95 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.  Caleb Jacob completed 12 of 25 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Michael Mayer caught five passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.  Jack Coldiron added two receptions for 33 yards.  Casey McGinness returned two kickoffs for 43 yards with a long return of 25 yards.  Luke Summe recorded two kickoffs for 55 yards with a long return of 35 yards.  Jackson Blank led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles.  Michael Mayer added seven solo and one assisted tackles.  Daniel Felix recorded five solo and three assisted tackles.  Luke Summe recovered a fumble.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA 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.

2018MALESC6AC

Male vs. Scott County
Class 6A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field
Lexington, KY
December 1, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Garrett Dennis may not wear a cape but he has put together a “Superman” season this year which culminated in a 37-20 victory over Scott County for the title.  Dennis ran for 188 yards and three touchdowns and passed for another 113 yards.  Male recorded 19 first downs and 374 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized five times for 28 yards.  Scott County recorded 12 first downs and 255 yards of total offense.  The Cardinals were penalized four times for 60 yards.

Garrett Dennis led Male’s ground game with 188 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries.  Vincel Anthony carried the ball 11 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns.  Garrett Dennis completed 10 of 13 passes for 113 yards.  Cainel Isom caught four passes for 38 yards.  Izayah Cummings caught three passes for 25 yards.  Cainel Isom returned one kickoff for 33 yards.  Joe Kuerzi led the defense with six solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards.  Chaz Webster added five solo and two assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.

Bronson Brown led Scott County’s ground game with 72 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.  Austin Barnett carried the ball 14 times for 61 yards.  Cade McKee completed four of seven passes for 108 yards.  Glenn Covington caught three passes for 95 yards.  Austin Barnett returned four kickoffs for 142 yards with a long return of 79 yards.  Berk Watts led the defense with 10 solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Bryan Hudson added five solo and four assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA 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.

2018FSJC4AC

Franklin Simpson vs. Johnson Central
Class 4A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field
Lexington, KY
December 1, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Franklin Simpson made a key defensive stop on a potential game tying 2-point conversion attempt with 57 seconds left in the game to ensure a 14-12 victory over Johnson Central.  Johnson Central lost a touchdown on a kick return and another on an interception return in the first half due to costly penalties.  Franklin Simpson recorded 11 first downs and 247 yards of total offense.  The Wildcats were penalized seven times for 57 yards.  Johnson Central recorded 14 first downs and 305 yards of total offense.  The Golden Eagles were penalized eight times for 95 yards and lost a fumble.

Tre Bass led Franklin Simpson’s ground game with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries.  Carlos McKinney carried the ball 16 times for 66 yards.  Luke Richardson completed five of seven passes for 56 yards.  Jevon Covington caught three passes for 18 yards.  Leandre Stutzman added two receptions for 38 yards.  Mich. Punzalan led the defense with four solo and 10 assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Chase Gooch added four solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.  Leandre Stutzman recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.  Collin Preston added three solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards.  Ted.Partinger recovered a fumble.

Joe Jackson led Johnson Central’s ground game with 112 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.  Bryce Tackett carried the ball nine times for 112 yards.  Ryley Preece completed one of five passes for 69 yards.  Z. Russell caught one pass for 69 yards.  Ryley Preece punted three times for a 41.0 average with a long punt of 52 yards with one punt inside the 20 yard line.  Hunter McCloud led the defense with three solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss.  Ryley Preece added four solo and one assisted tackles.  Braiden Castle recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.  Dylan Preston added three solo and two assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA 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.