2020R9BC

Highlands vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

9^th Region Tournament Championship

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

March 10, 2020

Highlands coach Kevin Listerman started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jack Delagrange, 6-3 Jr. Bryson Cody, 6-5 Jr. Luke Muller, 6-1 Sr. Hunter Ahlfed, and 6-3 Jr. Sam Vinson.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-5 Sr. Neil Green, 6-5 Fr. Chandler Starks, 7-1 Sr. Noah Hupmann, 6-1 Sr. Grant Disken, and 6-3 Jr. Donovan Stocks.

Joey Moser and Grant Disken hit free throws in the final minute to ensure Covington Catholic’s 59-54 over Highlands.  Covington Catholic enjoyed a double digit lead in the final quarter but had to withstand a late Highlands rally to earn the victory.  Covington Catholic shot 47.5% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Highlands shot 38.1% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Bluebirds connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

Tournament MVP Neil Green led Covington Catholic with 15 points including seven of 10 free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  Noah Hupmann added 12 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-1 Sr. Joey Moser recorded 12 points including three three point baskets.  Chandler Starks chipped in with nine points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Grant Disken added nine points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Sam Vinson led Highlands with 24 points including 12 of 12 free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Hunter Ahlfed added 15 points including four three point baskets.  Luke Muller recorded seven points.

Highlands,11,6,16,21,54

Covington Catholic,13,15,14,17,59

Highlands (54) – Delagrange 2, Cody 0, Muller 7, Ahlfed 15, Vinson 24, Barth 3, Harris 3.

Covington Catholic (59) – Green 15, Starks 9, Hupmann 12, Disken 9, Stocks 0, Moser 12, Jackson 2.

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2020SCLC11RC

Scott County vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

11^th Region Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 7, 2020

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Elias Richardson, 6-1 Sr. Mikaleb Coffey, 6-6 Sr. Terrin Hamilton, 5-10 Jr. Chase Grigsby, and 6-0 Sr. Aaron Leake.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-4 Sr. Peyton Pelphrey, 6-3 Sr. Luke Wedding, 6-2 Sr. Jackson Smith, 6-2 So. Jack Gohmann, and 6-2 Jr. Ben Johnson.

Scott County defeated Lexington Catholic by the score of 65-62 in what has to be considered a major upset.  Scott County entered the game at 18-16 while Lexington Catholic had cruised through the season with a 31-2 slate.  Scott County had an excellent game plan and executed it flawlessly with Mikaleb Coffey playing excellent defense and the Cardinals holding Ben Johnson to 23 points on nine of 29 from the field and three of five from the free throw line.  Scott County was also hot from the field (54.3%) and hit some timely three point baskets to set the tempo for the game.  There were eight ties and 12 lead changes in the game.

Scott County shot 54.3% from the field including seven of 13 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored four points off three Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 38.7% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Tournament MVP Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 23 points including two three point baskets, seven of 12 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  Chase Grigsby added 12 points including two three point baskets and four of four free throws.  Mikaleb Coffey recorded 10 points, four rebounds, five assists, and blocked two shots. Aaron Leake and Elias Richardson chipped in with nine points and eight points respectively.

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Luke Wedding added 11 points and three rebounds.  Jackson Smith recorded six points, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Jack Gohmann and 6-1 Sr. Ian Rothbaur each scored eight points.

Scott County,19,14,11,21,65

Lexington Catholic,17,12,11,22,62

Scott County (65) – Richardson 8, Coffey 10, T. Hamilton 23, Grigsby 12, Leake 9, Bredwood 3.

Lexington Catholic (62) – Pelphrey 2, Wedding 11, Smith 6, Gohmann 8, Johnson 23, Rothbaur 8, Russell 4.

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2020GCMCG

Great Crossing vs. Madison Central (Girls)

11^th Region Tournament

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

March 2, 2020

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. started the following lineup: 5-9 8^th Grade Ava Schureman, 5-7 So. Rachel Smith, 6-0 Fr. Raegan Barrett, 5-1 Jr. Braylee McMath, and 5-7 So. Timothi Williams.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Jr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Great Crossing pulled away in the second half to defeat Madison Central by a score of 59-44.  There were four ties and nine lead changes in this game.  Great Crossing shot 37.9% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Warhawks connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 34% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on seven of 19 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Great crossing turnovers.

Braylee McMath led Great Crossing with 25 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and nine steals.  Ava Schureman added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.  Timothi Williams recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 13 points.  Jekauri McKeithen added 11 points, 15 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Eve Carter recorded nine points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. 

Great Crossing,11,18,14,16,59

Madison Central,8,15,7,14,44

Great Crossing (59) – Schureman 11, Smith 4, Barrett 4, McMath 25, Williams 11, Tierney 2, Boehm 2.

Madison Central (44) – Hammitt 2, Todd 13, McKeithen 11, Eve Carter 9, Bierbaum 3, Strader 4, Alleruzzo 2.

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

202041DCG

Great Crossing vs. Franklin County (Girls)

41^st District Tournament Championship

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

February 28, 2020

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. started the following lineup: 5-9 8^th Grade Ava Schureman, 5-7 So. Rachel Smith, 6-0 Fr. Raegan Barrett, 5-1 Jr. Braylee McMath, and 5-7 So. Timothi Williams.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-11 So. Jazmin Chambers, 5-6 Sr.Jasmine Simpson, 6-0 So. Gracie Thacker, 5-6 Jr. Brooklynn Miles, and 5-4 Sr.Lakin Hamblin.

Franklin County defeated Great Crossing by the score of 62-46.  Franklin County shot 41.3% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.  Great Crossing shot 36% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Warhawks connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Franklin County turnovers.

Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 27 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  5-5 So. Shauvi Kennedy added 18 points including 12 of 13 free throws.  Jasmine Simpson recorded eight points and seven rebounds.

Timothi Williams led Great crossing with 12 points including two three point baskets.  Braylee McMath added 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  Raegan Barrett recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.

Great Crossing,10,10,14,12,46

Franklin County,17,11,16,18,62

Great Crossing (46) – Schureman 6, Smith 3, Barrett 10, McMath 10, Williams 12, Tierney 5.

Franklin County (62) – Chambers 6, Simpson 8, Thacker 0, Miles 27, Hamblin 3, Kennedy 18.

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

202042DCG

Bryan Station vs. Scott County (Girls) (Championship)

42^nd District Championship

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 28, 2020

Bryan Station coach Brian Hall started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Tania Woodall, 5-10 Sr. Rhiona Marshall, 6-1 Jr. Olea Woodall, 5-2 Jr. Natoria Godoy, and 5-4 Jr. Escarlis Perez.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 Jr. Kenady Tompkins, 6-0 Jr. Kaylie Wise, 6-3 Sr. Malea Williams, 5-6 So. Emma Price, and 5-5 Sr. Morgan DeFoor.

Scott County defeated Bryan Station by the score of 81-47.  Scott County shot 47.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 18 of 34 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 26 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 34% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on eight of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Scott County turnovers.

Malea Williams led Scott County with 28 points including nine of 13 free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Kenady Tompkins added 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals.  Morgan DeFoor recorded 14 points, six assists, and two steals.

Natoria Godoy led Bryan Station with 17 points including three three point baskets and two assists.  5-8 So. TaShawna Jackson added seven points and five rebounds.  Rhiona Marshall recorded seven points and four rebounds.  Tania Woodall chipped in with five points and eight rebounds.

Bryan Station,6,15,19,7,47

Scott County,29,19,26,7,81

Bryan Station (47) – T. Woodall 5, Marshall 7, O. Woodall 2, Godoy 17, Perez 3, Sledge 2, Jackson 7, Murphy 4.

Scott County (81) – Tompkins 20, Wise 4, Williams 28, Price 7, DeFoor 14, Moore 2, Owens 1, Penney 1, Sergent 2, Kenney 2.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew and WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

202042DCB

Frederick Douglass vs. Scott County (Boys) (Championship)

42^nd District Championship

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 28, 2020

Frederick Douglass coach Kurt Young started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. DaShawn Jackson, 6-1 Sr. Jaylan Green, 6-6 Jr. Shemar O’Roy-Ford, 5-8 Jr. Khamri McMullen, and 5-8 Sr. Jarvis Byrd.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Jr. Elias Richardson, 6-1 Jr. Mikaleb Coffey, 6-6 Sr. Terrin Hamilton, 5-10 Jr. Chase Grigsby, and 6-0 Sr. Aaron Leake.

Frederick Douglass led 35-16 in the first half but had to withstand a Scott County rally to earn a 78-75 victory over the Cardinals.  There were six lead changes and three ties in this game.  Frederick Douglass shot 50.9% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line.  The Broncos connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 46% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 25 of 27 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

DaShawn Jackson led Frederick Douglass with 31 points including four three point baskets, five of six free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Jaylan Green added 24 points including six of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

Aaron Leake led Scott County with 20 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Terrin Hamilton added 16 points, five of five free throws, and two blocked shots.  6-1 So. Jeremy Hamilton recorded 15 points including nine of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals.  Chase Grigsby chipped in with 11 points and three rebounds.

Frederick Douglass,23,19,13,23,78

Scott County,13,24,19,19,75

Frederick Douglass (78) – Jackson 31, Jaylan Green 24, O’Roy-Ford 2, McMullen 5, Byrd 6, Scearce 6, Fergerson 1, Henderson 3.

Scott County (75) – Richardson 6, Coffey 7, T. Hamilton 16, Grigsby 11, Leake 20, J. Hamilton 15.

A special thanks to WL Stats and the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this tournament.

202043DCGI

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Tates Creek (Girls) (Championship)

43^rd District Championship

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 28, 2020

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-8 So. Aziah Campbell, 5-8 Jr. Haley Gadd, 5-5 So.Carley Hinshaw, and 5-8 Jr.Tanaya Cecil.  Tates Creek coach Matthew Yates countered with 5-8 So. Caty Armishaw, 5-7 Sr. Amanda Kanatzar, 5-8 So. Joyce Mukalamusi, 5-2 So.Alisce Lyvers, and 5-5 So. Maddie Kauffman.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Tates Creek by the score of 62-46.  Dunbar shot 40.4% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 27.3% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 21 Dunbar turnovers.

Elise Ellison-Coons led Dunbar with 18 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Haley Gadd added 15 points and six rebounds.  Aziah Campbell recorded nine points, three rebounds, and three steals.  Tanaya Cecil chipped in with eight points, three assists, and three steals.  Carley Hinshaw added six points, six rebounds, and seven assists.

Maddie Kauffman led Tates Creek with 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals.  Alisce Lyvers added eight points.  Caty Armishaw recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,16,20,14,12,62

Tates Creek,9,11,15,11,46

Paul Laurence Dunbar (62) – Ellison-Coons 18, Campbell 9, Gadd 15, Hinshaw 6, Cecil 8, Jackson 2, Sizemore 4.

Tates Creek (46) – Armishaw 7, Kanatzar 1, Mukalamusi 6, Lyvers 8, Kauffman 11, McDonald 5, Yates 2, Y. Shalash 2, Baker 4.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

202043DC

Lexington Catholic vs. Tates Creek (Boys) (Championship)

43^rd District Championship

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 28, 2020

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Jack Gohmann, 6-4 Sr. Peyton Pelfrey, 6-2 Sr. Jackson Smith, 6-2 Jr. Ben Johnson, and 6-3 Sr. Luke Wedding.  Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay countered with 6-3 Sr. Mykel Waide, 6-2 Sr. Amari Taylor, 6-4 Jr. Josh DuToit, 5-6 Sr. Maxwell Morton, and 5-10 Sr. Cion Townsend.

Lexington Catholic defeated Tates Creek by the score of 72-52.  Lexington Catholic shot 46.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 26.8% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers. 

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 30 points including five of five free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Jack Gohmann added 19 points and five rebounds.  Jackson Smith recorded seven points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Amari Taylor led Tates Creek with 19 points including seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Cion Townsend added nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Josh DuToit recorded eight points and three rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,18,17,15,22,72

Tates Creek,11,17,6,18,52

Lexington Catholic (72) – Gohmann 19, Pelfrey 0, Smith 7, Johnson 30, Wedding 0, Hamm 2, Rothbauer 7, Russell 7.

Tates Creek (52) – Waide 0, Taylor 19, DuToit 8, Morton 4, Townsend 9, Givens 5, Smith 2, Commodore 3, Walls 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew and WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

2020EKUBELMOVCSF

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Belmont (Men)

OVC Tournament Semifinal

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 6, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.  Belmont coach Casey Alexander countered with 6-7 Gr.  Tyler Scanlon, 6-4Sr. Michael Benkert, 6-11 So. Nick Muszynski, 6-2 So. Grayson Murphy, and 6-3 So. Adam Kunkel.

Belmont raced out to a 30-21 halftime lead on their way to a 60-50 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Belmont shot 33.8% from the field including seven of 30 from the three point line.  They connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 29.9% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Belmont turnovers.

Adam Kunkel led Belmont with 15 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Grayson Murphy added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Nick Muszynski recorded eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  6-11 Sr. Seth Adelsperger chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank led Eastern Kentucky with 15 points including four three point baskets and two steals.  Jomaru Brown added 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Tre King recorded six points and seven rebounds.  6-9 Sr. Lachlan Anderson chipped in with five points and nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,21,29,50

Belmont,30.30,60

Eastern Kentucky University (50) – Moreno 4, Taylor 6, T. King 6, Cruickshank 15, Brown 12, Balogun 2, Anderson 5.

Belmont (60) – Scanlon 5, Benkert 5, Muszynski 8, Murphy 10, Kunkel 15, Adelsperger 6, Hopkins 6, Pierson 3, Sheppard 2.

A special thanks to the OVC Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2020TSUEKUMOVCQF

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

OVC Tournament Quarterfinals

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 5, 2020

Tennessee State University coach Brian “Penny” Collins started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Shakem Johnson, 6-6 So. Carlos Marshall Jr., 6-9 Gr. Wesley Harris, 5-10 Fr. Mark Freeman, and 5-10 Sr. Michael Littlejohn.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.

Eastern Kentucky University outscored Tennessee State University 32-20 in the second half to earn a 58-48 victory.  There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 30.4% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 37.5% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc.  They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored four points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds.  Ty Taylor added 11 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Michael Moreno recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Tre King chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

Carlos Marshall Jr. led Tennessee State with 11 points and six rebounds.  6-7 Sr. Emmanuel Egbuta added nine points and eight rebounds.  Wesley Harris recorded seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Michael Littlejohn chipped in with seven points and two assists.  Shakem Johnson added six points and 10 rebounds.

Tennessee State University,28,20,48

Eastern Kentucky University,26,32,58

Tennessee State University (48) – Johnson 6, Marshall Jr. 11, Harris 7, Freeman 5, Littlejohn 7, Moody 3, Egbuta 9.

Eastern Kentucky University (58) – Moreno 10, Taylor 11, T. King 9, Cruickshank 3, Brown 12, Anderson 4, Hobbs 5, Balogun 4.

A special thanks to the OVC Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.