2018CCRGC

Frankfort Toyota/Community Trust Hoop It Up Tournament (Championship)

Campbell County vs. Russell (Girls)

Franklin County

Frankfort, KY

December 22, 2018

Campbell County defeated Russell by a score of 53-41 to earn the championship.   Campbell County shot 45.9% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  They connected on 13 of 19 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds.  Russell shot 38.6% from the field including zero of four from beyond the arc.  They connected on seven of nine free throws and pulled down 22 rebounds.

5-3 Jr. Jalyn Jackson led Campbell County with 21 points including 21 points including three three point baskets and 10 of 12 free throws.  5-8 Fr. Kylie Koeninger added 12 points including two three point baskets.  5-6 Jr. Mallory Holbrook recorded 10 points and 5-10 Sr. Tamara Wells pulled down six rebounds.  Jalyn Jackson was named Tournament MVP.

6-0 So. Aubrey Hill led Russell with 15 points and 10 rebounds.  5-9 So. Kaeli Ross added 13 points and 6-0 Sr. Lakie Sanders recorded eight points and eight rebounds.

Campbell County (53) – Koeninger 12, Miller 4, Russell 2, Jackson 21, Turner 2, Wells 2, Holbrook 10.

Russell (41) – Steele 2, Ross 13, Blevins 2, Hill 15, Arthur 1, Sanders 8.

2018KOBC

2018 Chad Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass (Championship)

South Shore (Brooklyn NY) vs. Collins

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2018

South Shore (Brooklyn NY) coach Shawn Mark started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Phillips Joseph, 6-5 Sr. Femi Odukale, 6-9 Sr. Isaiah Richards, 6-2 Sr. Dwight Davis Jr., and 6-5 Sr. Kadary Richmond.  Collins coach Chris Gaither countered with 6-3 Jr. Marcellus Vail, 6-1 Sr. Colby Eades, 6-3 Sr. Dane Kidwell, 5-10 Jr. Tyson Turner, and 6-1 Jr. Dayvion McKnight.

Collins led 59-57 with approximately two minutes remaining on the clock but South Shore rallied for a 62-59 victory and the KOB championship.  Collins’ Marcellus Vail had a chance for a game tying three pointer with 10 seconds remaining but the shot would not fall ensuring the South Shore victory.  There were five lead changes and 11 ties in the game.

South Shore shot 54.3% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Vikings connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 14 Collins turnovers.  Collins shot 48.8% from the field including 12 of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Titans connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 South Shore turnovers.

Kadary Richmond led South Shore with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Dwight Davis Jr. added 15 points including two three point baskets.  Isaiah Richards recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Femi Odukale added eight points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Marcellus Vail led Collins with 22 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds.  Dayvion McKnight added 19 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, seven assists, and two blocked shots. 

South Shore,15,14,19,14,62

Collins,12,22,10,15,59

South Shore (62) – Joseph 7, Odukale 8, Richards 9, Davis Jr. 15, Richmond 16, May 5, Richvine 2.

Collins (59) – Vail 22, Eades 6, Kidwell 2, Turner 3, McKnight 19, Crittenden 5Edwards 2,

All-Tournament Team – Bob White Most Valuable Player Kadary Richmond (South Shore), Marcus Fitzgerald (Brentwood Academy), Randy Brady (Brentwood Academy), Ksuan Casey (Madisonville-North Hopkins), Ryan Boat (Evanston), KyKy Tandy (University Heights Academy), Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy), Dieonte Miles (Walton-Verona), David Johnson (Trinity), Walton Johnson Jr. (Ballard), Jacob Seawright (Spencer County), Isaiah Cozart (Madison Central), Dayvion McKnight (Collins), Marcellus Vail (Collins), Isaiah Richards (South Shore), and Femi Odukale (South Shore).

A special thanks to the KOB event website for their fabulous work on providing comprehensive coverage of this classic event.

2018HCHIBC

Butler vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay Holiday Invitational (Championship)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 22, 2018

Butler coach Kentreal Goodin started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Cameron Underwood, 5-9 Jr. Willard Minter, 6-1 Sr. DyShawn Brown, 5-8 Jr. Jadon Lamb, and 5-8 Sr. Maurice Tolley.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 6-3 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-6 Jr. Jackson Phillips, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 6-1 Jr. Marquis Mackey.

Henry Clay trailed 49-44 after three quarters but outscored Butler 20-8 in the final quarter to earn a 64-57 victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Henry Clay shot 47.9% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Butler turnovers.  Butler shot 37.5% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Bears connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers.

Harris Hawkins led Henry Clay with 18 points and 14 rebounds.  Marques Warrick added 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  5-11 Sr. Mayan White recorded 15 points on five three point baskets.

Willard Minter led Butler with 13 points including two three point baskets.  Maurice Tolley added 11 points.

Butler,11,20,18,8,57

Henry Clay,16,13,15,20,64

Butler (57) – Underwood 2, Minter 13, Brown 8, Lamb 2, Tolley 11, Chandler-Westbrooks 2, Dorsey 7, Taylor 3, Dozier 6, Jackson 3.

Henry Clay (64) – Hawkins 18, Warrick 17, Phillips 4, Jackson 2, Mackey 7, White 15, Hersey 1.

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

2018TBHCGC

2018 Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Girls) (Championship)

Boyd County vs. Highlands

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 23, 2018

Boyd County coach Pete Fraley started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Emma Borders, 5-7 So. Harley Paynter, 5-8 Sr. Graci Borders, 5-3 Jr. Graci Opell, and 5-6 Sr. Savannah Wheeler.  Highlands coach Jaime Richey countered with 5-8 Sr. Zoie Barth, 5-7 Jr. Piper Macke, 5-10 So. Rory O’Hara, 5-4 Sr. Ashley Hayes, and 5-7 Sr. Chloe Jansen.

Boyd County captured the championship with a 61-59 victory over Highlands.  The game was close throughout with 10 lead changes and 11 ties.  Highland led 41-37 after three quarters but Boyd County rallied for the victory.  Savannah Wheeler and Harley Paynter had their typical big games and 5-8 So. Bailey Rucker hit four key free throws down the stretch.

Boyd County shot 37.5% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Highlands turnovers.  Highlands shot 47.7% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Bluebirds connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Boyd County turnovers.

Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 29 points including four three point baskets and six assists.  Wheeler was named Tourney MVP which concluded a sensational four game stretch in this tourney.  Harley Paynter added 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 

Zoie Barth led Highlands with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Piper Macke added 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Chloe Jansen recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Boyd County,13,15,9,24,61

Highlands,16,12,13,18,59

Boyd County (61) – E. Borders 0, Paynter 14, G. Borders 5, Opell 7, Wheeler 29, Rucker 4, Caldwell 2.

Highlands (59) – Barth 20, Macke 15, O’Hara 4, Hayes 6, Jansen 12, Nehus 2.

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

2018QOTCG

2018 Queen of the Commonwealth Tourney (Girls) (Championship)

Conner vs. Bullitt East

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

December 22, 2018

Conner coach Aaron Stamm started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Maddie Burcham, 5-8 Sr. Joy Strange, 6-0 Jr. Maddie Drummonds, 5-4 Sr. Courtney Hurst, and 5-5 Sr. Savannah Jordan.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 Jr. Lexi Taylor, 5-8 Jr. Caroline Scott, 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Griffin, 5-6 Sr. Emmy Ralph, and 5-7 Sr. Allie Rae Thompson.

Conner ran through the gauntlet of Central, Sacred Heart Academy, Eastern, and finally Bullitt East defeating the Lady Chargers by a score of 66-59 to capture the championship.  Conner led 15-3 in the first quarter but Bullitt East rallied and the score was tied 47-47 entering the final quarter.  The Lady Cougars had one more run left and outscored Bullitt East 19-12 in the final quarter to earn the championship.  There were four lead changes and two ties in the game.

Conner shot 46.5% from the field including 12 of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Cougars connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Bullitt East turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 41.5% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Conner turnovers.

Courtney Hurst led Conner with 27 points including seven three point baskets.  Joy Strange added 15 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Savannah Jordan recorded 14 points including two three point baskets.  Maddie Burcham chipped in with six points and 10 rebounds.

Lexi Taylor led Bullitt East with 16 points and five rebounds.  Emmy Ralph also scored 16 points including four three point baskets.  Caroline Scott recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Conner,20,12,15,19,66

Bullitt East,13,20,14,12,59

Conner (66) – Maddie Burcham 6, Strange 15, Drummonds 2, Hurst 27, Jordan 14, Zorich 2.

Bullitt East (59) – Taylor 16, Scott 10, Griffin 2, Ralph 16, Thompson 2, E. Ezell 3, S. Ezell 2, Granado 2.Egan 6.

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

2018MCBCG

Menifee County vs. Boyd County (Girls)

Boyd County Middle School

Summit, KY

December 17, 2018

Savannah Wheeler broke her own school record by scoring 48 points tonight in an 85-72 victory over Menifee County.  Boyd County countered Menifee County’s size advantage (6-2 Emma Hacker and 6-1 Kelsey Woodard) with a tenacious pressure defense which resulted in Boyd County outscoring Menifee County 31-12 in the second quarter to gain control of the game.  Boyd County increased their led to 26 points in the third quarter but Menifee County went on a 16-0 run to keep the game reasonably close.

Boyd County shot 38.2% from the field including nine of 28 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Menifee County shot 53.2% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 35 turnovers.

5-6 Sr. Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 48 points including five three point baskets and eight rebounds.  5-7 So. Harley Paynter added 15 points.  5-4 Jr. Graci Opell recorded 13 points including  three three point baskets and four rebounds.  5-7 Sr. Graci Borders added six points and 13 rebounds.

6-2 Sr. Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 31 points including 10 of 11 free throws and 14 rebounds.  6-1 So. Kelsey Woodard added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Menifee County,24,12,19,17,72

Boyd County,21,31,16,17,85

Menifee County (72) – Hacker 31, Woodard 17, Evans 9, Johnson 6, Cornett 5, Wells 4.

Boyd County (85) – Wheeler 48, Paynter 15, Opell 13, G. Borders 6, Caldwell 3.

2018PCCLCCG

Perry County Central vs. Clay County (Girls)

Bobby Keith Classic

Clay County High School

Manchester, KY

December 15, 2018

Clay County defeated Perry County Central by a score of 55-44.  Clay County shot 46.2% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and committed five turnovers.  Perry County Central shot 46.9% from the field including seven of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

5-9 Jr. Kaylee Mathis led Clay County with 15 points including two three point baskets.  5-6 Sr. Kimberlyn Mills added 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  5-4 So. Taylor Asher recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.  5-9 Sr. Summer Parker added seven points and six rebounds.

5-7 8^th Grader Courtney Hoskins led Perry County Central with 18 points including four three point baskets.  5-6 Sr. Madison Eversole added 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-0 So. Chelsey Napier recorded nine points and five rebounds.

Perry County Central (44) – C. Hoskins 18, M. Eversole 11, C. Napier 9, N. Halcomb 4, T. Brewer 2.

Clay County (55) – Mathis 15, Mills 11, Asher 10, Parker 7, S. Phillips 6, Lewis 4, Collins 2.

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for this game.

2018BERMCG

Berea vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 17, 2018

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Madison Howell, 5-8 Fr. Alexis Newman. 5-11 Sr. Adrienne Beggs, 5-3 So. Melissa Gosney, and 5-6 Fr. Mati Stepp.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-6 Sr. Madison Barnard, and 5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell.

Berea defeated Madison Central 57-53 to earn their first victory over the Lady Indians since March 2003.  Berea led by 15 points with 5:19 left in the third quarter but Madison Central rallied to take a 51-49 lead with 1:43 left in the game.  Madison Howell nailed a three point basket to give Berea a 52-51 lead and a combination of misses Madison Central shots and Berea free throws ensured the victory.  Madison Central’s downfall was their inability to locate Berea’s perimeter shooters and the Lady Pirates torched them for nine three point baskets.

Berea shot 40.5% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Pirates connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 32.7% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 21 Berea turnovers.

Madison Howell led Berea with 18 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Mati Stepp added 13 points. two rebounds, and seven assists.  Alexis Newman recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Melissa Gosney chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.  Adrienne Beggs recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 19 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Taleya Todd added 17 points including eight of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and four steals.  Madison Barnard recorded eight points including five of six free throws and two steals.

Berea,12,15,17,13,57

Madison Central,7,10,20,16,53

Berea (57) – Howell 18, A. Newman 11, Beggs 5, Gosney 8, Stepp 13, Lovins 2.

Madison Central (53) – McKeithen 19, Todd 17, Hudson 2, Barnard 8, Powell 4, Parks 3.

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

2018CCFCG

Casey County vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Penn Station East Coast Subs Lady Flyer Classic

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

December 15, 2018

Franklin County defeated Casey County by a score of 53-47.  Franklin County shot 40.8% from the field including two of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Casey County shot 26.7% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.

5-10 Fr, Patience Laster led Franklin County with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Laster was eight of 11 from the field and three of six from the free throw line.  5-6 So. Brooklynn Miles added 15 points and five rebounds.  5-6 Sr. Jasmine Simpson recorded nine points and eight rebounds.

5-6 Jr. Gena Cravens led Casey County with 16 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Natalie Duggins added 15 points and 10 rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Jordyn Stephens recorded 10 points and four rebounds.

Casey County,5,14,12,16,47

Franklin County,10,9,18,16,53

Casey County (47) – Cravens 16, Duggins 15, Stephens 10, Lee 4, Brock 2.

Franklin County (53) – Laster 19, Miles 15, Simpson 9, Brunette 5, Carter 3, Levarity 2.

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

2018COLLAFG

Collins vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Penn Station East Coast Subs Lady Flyer Classic

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

December 15, 2018

Collins coach Sean Pigman started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jeian Hayes, 5-7 Jr. Gracie Reed, 5-10 Jr. Olivia Federle, 5-5 So. Lizzie Hammond, and 5-6 So. Hayley Renfro.  (6-2 Sr. Mary-Clare Megibben did not play tonight).  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-11 Fr. Anaya Brown, 5-10 Sr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-11 Sr. Macey Goff, 5-7 Fr. Olivia Cathers, and 5-7 Fr. Lauren Walton.

Lafayette raced out to a 30-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 69-55 victory over Collins.  Lafayette shot 50% from the field including two of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 26 Collins turnovers.  Collins shot 42.9% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Titans connected on eight of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 23 Lafayette turnovers.

Lindi DeBilzan led Lafayette with 28 points including seven of eight free throws, five rebounds, eight assists, and five steals.  Anaya Brown added 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Macey Goff recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Olivia Cathers chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

Olivia Federle led Collins with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Jeian Hayes added 13 points and four steals.  Haylee Renfro recorded nine points including two three point baskets.

Collins,7,23,7,18,55

Lafayette,30,12,15,12,69

Collins (55) – Hayes 13, Reed 3, Federle 26, Hammond 1, Hayley Renfro 9, Beach 3.

Lafayette (69) – Brown 15, DeBilzan 28, Goff 10, Cathers 9, Walton 5, Sanford 2.

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