Remember the Past Holmes vs. Central (Boys) March 21, 2009
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB11

 

 

2009 National City/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 21, 2009

 

 

Holmes (35-2) vs. Central (19-4) (Championship)

 

Holmes coach David Henley started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Ricardo Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Jeremiah Johnson, 6-7 Jr. Elijah Pitman, 6-1 Sr. Domonique Johnson, and 5-11 Sr. JaMel Riley.  Central coach Doug Bibby countered with 6-4 Sr. Ridge Wilson, 6-4 Jr. Tim Patterson, 5-9 Sr. Alex Morrison, 5-10 Sr. Dawan Robinson, and 5-7 Fr. Desmond Brown.

 

Holmes defeated Central 67-63 in double-overtime to claim the championship.  Central led 30-21 at halftime but Holmes rallied to lead 39-37 after three quarters.  Central’s 6-2 So. Marcel Williams hit a three point basket to tie the game at 51-51 to force overtime.  Central’s Ridge Wilson hit a field goal in the closing seconds to force a second overtime.

 

Holmes shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 30 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 18 of 27 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Central’s turnovers.  Central shot 48.1% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on five of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Holmes turnovers. 

 

Elijah Pittman led Holmes with 14 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Jeremiah Johnson added 13 points and eight rebounds.  Domonique Johnson recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.

 

Ridge Wilson led Central with 18 points and seven rebounds.  Alex Morrison added 15 points on five three point baskets.  Dawan Robinson recorded nine points and eight assists.

 

Holmes,7,14,18,12,9,7,67

Central,13,17,7,14,9,3,63

 

Holmes (67) – R. Johnson 6, J. Johnson 13, Pittman 14, D. Johnson 13, Riley 6, K. Rice 7, Housley 8.

 

Central (63) – Wilson 18, Patterson 9, Morrison 15, Robinson 9, Brown 7, Williams 5.

 

All Tournament Team –Elisha Justice (Shelby Valley), Vee Sanford (Lexington Catholic), Chris Dowe (Eastern), Travis Johnston (Grayson County), Jarrod Polson (West Jessamine), Jonathan Rehner (West Jessamine), Ethan Faulkner (Elliott County), Timmy Knipp (Elliott County), Ridge Wilson (Central), Alex Morrison (Central), Dawan Robinson (Central), JaMel Riley (Holmes), Elijah Pittman (Holmes), and Ricardo Johnson (Holmes) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date info on this entire event,

Remember the Past Scott County vs. Trinity (Boys) March 10, 2019
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB10

 

 

2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 10, 2019

 

 

Scott County (35-3) vs. Trinity (29-8) Game 15 (Championship)

 

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long. 6-0 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.  Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-5 Sr. David Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Jamil Hardaway, 6-4 Sr. Stan Turnier, 5-8 Sr. Kolton Rice, and 6-0 Sr. Kamari Kenemore. 

 

Trinity trailed 33-29 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to outscore Scott County 21-7 to earn a 50-40 victory and the state championship.  Scott County missed too many opportunities in the final quarter and Trinity took advantage including connecting on three of four from beyond the arc in the final quarter.  There were three ties and three lead changes in the game.  Coach Hicks was asked after the game if this would be his last game and he said that he was 99% sure this would be the final game.  If this is a fact a true legend has left the game.  Scott County raced out to an early seven point lead but Coach Szabo called a timeout to calm the troops and get the ball in the hands of star David Johnson who dominated the game tonight.

 

Trinity shot 42.1% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled own 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 32.7% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Scott County turnovers.

 

David Johnson led Trinity with 22 points including five three point baskets, 12 rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.  Stan Turnier added 17 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals.  Jamil Hardaway recorded eight points and six rebounds.

 

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists.  Diablo Stewart added 10 points, two assists, and three steals.  Glenn Covington recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Bryce Long chipped in with six points and four rebounds.

 

Scott County,12,10,11,7,40

Trinity,10,12,7,21,50

 

Scott County (40) – Long 6, Williams 4, Moreno 12, Stewart 10, Covington 8.

 

Trinity (50) – Johnson 22, Hardaway 8, Turnier 17, Rice 1, Kenemore 1, Hodge 1.

 

2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® All-Tournament Team – Dieonte Miles (Walton-Verona), Devaunte Robinson (Ashland Blazer), Marquis Dorsey (Butler), Kenny White (Madisonville-North Hopkins), Drew Wilson (Campbell County), Reid Jolly (Campbell County), Tayshaun Bibb (Warren Central), Dre Boyd (Warren Central), Glenn Covington (Scott County), Jamil Hardaway (Trinity), Diablo Stewart (Scott County), Stan Turnier (Trinity), Michael Moreno (Scott County), and UPS Most Valuable Player David Johnson (Trinity).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

Remember the Past Covington Catholic vs. Scott County (Boys) March 18, 2018
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB9

 

 

2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 18, 2018

 

Covington Catholic vs. Scott County (Championship)

 

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. AJ Mayer, 6-4 Sr. CJ Fredrick, 7-1 Sr. Jake Walter, 5-10 Sr. Aiden Ruthsatz, and 6-0 Sr. Casey Nowak.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart, and 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington. 

 

Covington completed their impressive tournament run with a 73-55 victory over Scott County and the tournament championship.  The score was tied once and there were six lead changes in the game.  Covington Catholic shot 63.6% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 25 of 32 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 36% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Covington Catholic turnovers.  Scott County held a 19-3 advantage on second chance points.

 

CJ Fredrick led Covington Catholic with 32 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 11 free throws, and three assists.  Aiden Ruthsatz added 16 points including five of five free throws, and five assists.  AJ Mayer recorded 12 points and eight rebounds.

 

Cooper Robb led Scott County with 22 points including four three point baskets, six of eight free throws and four rebounds.  Michael Moreno added 21 points and eight rebounds.  Diablo Stewart recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.

 

Covington Catholic,18,14,22,19,73

Scott County,12,13,18,12,55

 

Covington Catholic (73) – AJ Mayer 12, Fredrick 32, Walter 6, Ruthsatz 16, Nowak 0, Fleek 2, Davin 1, M. Mayer 1, N. Thelen 3.

 

Scott County (55) – Robb 22, Long 0, Moreno 21, Stewart 10, Covington 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Andrew Taylor (Corbin), Wyatt Battaile (Pikeville), Joel Day (Campbell County), Ahmad Price (Fern Creek), Jordan Cousin (Warren Central), Skyelar Potter (Warren Central), Travis Henderson (Oldham County), Zach Larimore (Oldham County), Glenn Covington (Scott County), Michael Moreno (Scott County), Cooper Robb (Scott County), Aiden Ruthsatz (Covington Catholic), AJ Mayer (Covington Catholic), and CJ Fredrick (Covington Catholic) (UPS Most Valuable Player).

 

A special thanks to the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date results and statistics for this tournament.

 

 

Remember the Past Cooper vs. Bowling Green (Boys) March 19, 2017
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB8

 

 

2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 19, 2017

 

Cooper (31-4) vs. Bowling Green (35-2) (Championship)

 

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Adam Kunkel, 5-10 Jr. Brayden Runion, 6-2 Sr. Dante Hendrix, 5-9 Jr. Chris McNeil, and 6-3 Sr. Sean McNeil.  Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-6 Sr. Terry Taylor, 5-10 Jr. Jay Buser, 6-6 Sr. Kyran Jones, 5-10 8^th Grade Zion Harmon, and 5-10 Sr. Deangelo Wilson. 

 

Cooper cut Bowling Green’s lead to six points halfway through the final quarter but Bowling Green answered with a 15-3 run to ensure a 67-56 victory and claim the state championship.  Bowling Green shot 51.4% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Purples connected on 24 of 30 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Cooper turnovers.  Cooper shot 44.7% from the field including 12 of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Bowling Green turnovers.

 

Zion Harmon led Bowling Green with 18 points including two three point baskets and 10 of 12 free throws.  Terry Taylor added 16 points including seven of eight free throws and 10 rebounds.  Kyran Jones added 11 points and eight rebounds.  Deangelo Wilson also scored 11 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and three steals.

 

Sean McNeil led Cooper with 20 points including six three point baskets and six rebounds.  Adam Kunkel added 13 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Dante Hendrix recorded nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Brayden Runion chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

 

Cooper,11,10,12,23,56

Bowling Green,16,14,15,22,67

 

Cooper (56) – Kunkel 13, Runion 8, Hendrix 9, C. McNeil 0, S. McNeil 20, Pittman 2, Walters 2, Shidler 2.

 

Bowling Green (67) – Taylor 16, Buser 0, K. Jones 11, Harmon 18, Wilson 11, Dice 1, Thurman 3, T. Jones 6, Buchanan 1.

 

All Tournament Team and Awards – Cooper Robb (Scott County), Damon Tobler (Perry County Central), Dominique Turner (Collins), Clivonte Patterson (Ballard), Chad Ohmer (Scott), Jake Ohmer (Scott), Ahmad Price (Fern Creek), Chance Moore (Fern Creek), Dante Hendrix (Cooper), Adam Kunkel (Cooper), Sean McNeil (Cooper), Deangelo Wilson (Bowling Green), Zion Harmon (Bowling Green), and Terry Taylor (Bowling Green) (MVP) , KABC Larry Conley Ultimate Teammate Award, Jake Ohmer (Scott), Sweet Sixteen® Academic Scholarship, Vincent Dumlao, (Scott), Ted Sanford Award, Caleb Covington (Scott County), and Chocolate Milk “Offensive Rebound” Award, Kyran Jones (Bowling Green).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date results and game statistics for the entire tournament.

 

 

Remember the Past Doss vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys) March 20, 2016
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB7

 

 

2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 20, 2016

 

 

Doss (30-5) vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (32-6) (Championship)

 

Doss coach Tony Williams started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Kelshawn Knight-Goff, 6-3 Sr. Laron Hargrove, 6-5 Jr. Jaylon Hall, 6-0 So. Stephon Franklin, and 6-4 Sr. Kenyi Bryant.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-4 St. 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 raced out of the gate early and led throughout the game increasing their margin to 21 points early in the final quarter before Doss rallied to draw within nine points; 61-52 at the end of the game.  Dunbar controlled the offensive boards holding a 15-3 advantage in second chance points.  Dunbar shot 43.6% from the field including two of six from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 25 of 38 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Doss turnovers.  Dunbar committed 19 fouls with Jordan Lewis fouling out of the game.  Doss shot 40.9% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Dragons connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Dunbar turnovers.  Doss committed 33 fouls with Laron Hargrove, Kelshawn Knight-Goff, Stephon Franklin, and Jaylon Hall fouling out of the game.

 

Taveion Hollingsworth led Dunbar with 20 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Darius Williams added 15 points and four rebounds.  Dontell Brown recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.  Jordan Lewis chipped in with nine points and three rebounds.

 

Kenyi Bryant led Doss with 23 points including six of six free throws.  Kelshawn Knight-Goff added 11 points and three blocked shots.  Laron Hargrove pulled down six rebounds.

 

Doss,7,6,12,27,52

Dunbar,17,11,15,18,61

 

Doss (52) – K. Knight-Goff 11, Hargrove 4, Hall 5, Franklin 0, Bryant 23, Maddox 2, Stokes 1, Anderson 5, Traynor 1.

 

Dunbar (61) – Williams 15, Kelley 2, D. Brown 11, Lewis 9, Hollingsworth 20, J. Brown 2, Homer 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Ethan Clark (Murray), Terry Taylor (Bowling Green), Quentin Goodin (Taylor County), Grant Williams (South Oldham), Brennan Hall (Newport Central Catholic), Ben Weyer (Newport Central Catholic), Caleb Taylor (South Laurel), Jared Grubb (South Laurel), Jaylon Hall (Doss), Kenyi Bryant (Doss), Kelshawn Knight-Goff (Doss), Jordan Lewis (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Darius Williams (Paul Laurence Dunbar), and Taveion Hollingsworth (Paul Laurence Dunbar) (MVP).

 

Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches Larry Conley Ultimate Teammate Award – Ben Weyer (Newport Central Catholic).

 

Ted Sanford Award sponsored by The Courier-Journal – Vincent Clark (Paul Laurence Dunbar)

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this tournament.  Also, special thanks to the KHSAA for providing and maintaining their up-to-date website providing all pertinent info for this event.

 

Remember the Past Bowling Green vs. Owensboro (Boys) March 22, 2015
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB6

 

 

2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 22, 2015

 

 

Bowling Green (31-5) vs. Owensboro (30-4) (Championship)

 

Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Dane Drobocky, 6-2 Sr. Tucker Sine, 6-4 So. Terry Taylor, 6-0 Sr. Malik Carothers, and 6-2 Jr. Perry Ayers.  Owensboro coach Rod Drake countered with 6-9 Sr. Aric Holman, 6-1 Sr. Dylan Sanford, 6-7 Sr. Justin Miller, 5-9 Sr. Darion Morrow, and 5-10 So. Jacoby Harris.

 

Owensboro led 27-23 at halftime, and fueled by a 22-10 in the third quarter pulled away to defeat Bowling Green by a score of 74-58.  Owensboro coach Rod Drake captured this title as a player now adds another championship as a coach.  This was especially sweet for the senior class that was 8-20 as freshmen.  This victory did not come without adversity as Tournament MVP Justin Miller played through a groin/hamstring injury.  The Red Devils also were facing a team that they had narrowly defeated by scores of 79-71 OT and 69-66 earlier this season,  Don’t weep for Coach DG Sherrill’s Purples but while they graduate two starters they return three starters plus star sophs DeAngelo Wilson and Kyran Jones.

 

Owensboro shot 52.1% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Red Devils connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off six Bowling Green turnovers.  Bowling Green shot 35.9% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Purples connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Bowling Green turnovers.

Dylan Sanford led Owensboro with 21 points including four three point baskets.  Aric Holman added 20 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocked shots.  Jacoby Harris chipped in with 14 points and five assists.  Justin Miller recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.

 

Terry Taylor led Bowling Green with 16 points and nine rebounds.  Tucker Sine added nine points on three three point baskets and pulled down seven rebounds.  6-4 So. Kyran Jones recorded eight points and eight rebounds.  5-9 So. DeAngelo Wilson also scored eight points.  Malik Carothers recorded seven point and five assists.

 

Bowling Green,12,11,10,25,58

Owensboro,16,11,22,25,74

 

Bowling Green (58) – Drobocky 0, Sine 9, Taylor 16, Carothers 7, Ayers 4, Wilson 8, Robinson 2, Jones 8, J. Carothers 2, Riehn 2.

 

Owensboro (74) – Holman 20, Sanford 21, Miller 11, Morrow 6, Harris 14, Fillman 2.

 

2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® All-Tournament Team – JaQualis Matlock (Hopkinsville), Terrell Gray (Doss), Jalen Perry (Ballard), Parker Adams (Calloway County), Cole VonHandorf (Covington Catholic), Bo Schuh (Covington Catholic), Jeremiah Bell (Boyle County), Hagen Tyler (Boyle County), Kyren Jones (Bowling Green), Terry Taylor (Bowling Green), Tucker Sine (Bowling Green), Jacoby Harris (Owensboro), Aric Holman (Owensboro), and Justin Miller (Owensboro) (MVP)

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this tournament.

Remember the Past Covington Catholic vs. Scott County (Boys) March 23, 2014
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB5

 

 

2014 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 23, 2014

 

 

Covington Catholic  vs.  Scott County (Championship)

 

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Ben Heppler, 6-3 Sr. Mark Schult, 6-6 Jr. Bo Schuh, 5-10 Sr. Nick Ruthsatz, and 6-1 Fr. Cole VonHandorf.   Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-3 Sr. Tony Martini, 6-0 Sr. Matt Murray, 7-1 So. Raekwon Long, 6-1 Sr. Teddy Ware, and 6-1 Sr. Trent Gilbert. 

 

Covington Catholic captured the championship with a 59-51 overtime victory over Scott County.  CovCath jumped out to a 9-3 lead but Scott County went on an 18-0 run to take a 21-9 lead midway through the second quarter and led 27-15 to go with 1:10 to go in the first half.  Scott County still led 36-28 at the end of three quarters but CovCath outscored the Cardinals 19-11 in the final quarter to force overtime.  CovCath’s Nick Ruthsatz hit two free throws to tie the score at 47-47 with 51 seconds left in regulation.   Scott County called three timeouts in the final 45 seconds but missed the potential winning shot in the closing seconds.  CovCath rebounded and got a time out with less than two seconds left on the clock.  Bo Schuh got off a half court shot at the buzzer that bounced off the front of the rim and forced overtime.  Scott County took a 51-49 lead in overtime but Covington Catholic closed out the game on a 10-0 run.  There were two ties and five lead changes in the game.

 

Covington Catholic shot 39.5% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 30.2% from the field including five of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Covington Catholic turnovers.  Scott County attempted 20 more shots (63-43) from the field than Covington Catholic and held a 20-2 advantage in bench scoring.

 

Nick Ruthsatz led Covington Catholic with 25 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 13 free throws, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Mark Schult added 12 points and six rebounds.  Bo Schuh pulled down 12 rebounds.

 

6-2 Jr. Hines Jones led Scott County with 18 points including three three point baskets and 10 rebounds.  Tony Martini added 16 points and 17 rebounds.  Trent Gilbert chipped in with 10 points but was only four of 25 from the field as his shot was not falling today.  However Gilbert put together some phenomenal performances in this event.

 

Covington Catholic,9,9,10,19,12,59

Scott County,17,10,9,11,4,51

 

Covington Catholic (59) – Heppler 8, Schult 12, Schuh 3, Ruthsatz 25, VonHandorf 9, Keller 2.

 

Scott County (51) – Martini 16, Murray 1, Long 4, Ware 0, Gilbert 10, Kindred 2, Jones 18.

 

 

All Tournament Team

 

Tra Edwards,Hopkinsville

Shane Hall,Johnson Central

Kam Chumbler,McCracken County

Eljay Cowherd,Bardstown

Craig Owens,Trinity

Trey Ivory,Trinity

Tucker Sine,Bowling Green

Joseph Ayers,Bowling Green

Hines Jones,Scott County

Tony Martini,Scott County

Trent Gilbert,Scott County

Mark Schult,Covington Catholic

Cole VonHandorf,Covington Catholic

Nick Ruthsatz,Covington Catholic,MVP

 

Acknowledgements:

 

Special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games and to the KHSAA for providing and maintaining a comprehensive up-to-date website on another excellent event.

Remember the Past Ballard vs. Madison Central (Boys) March 10, 2013
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB4

 

 

2013 KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 10, 2013

 

Ballard (32-4) vs. Madison Central (31-5) (Championship)

 

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-3 Fr. Malik Dow, 6-0 Sr. Lavonne Holland, 6-6 Jr. Kelan Martin, 5-9 Sr. Dontez Byrd, and 6-1 Jr. Quinten Snider.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 Sr. Quan Taylor, 6-1 Sr. Daniel Parke, 6-4 Sr. Hunter Stocker, 5-11 Sr. Ken-Jah Bosley, and 6-1 Sr. Dominique Hawkins.

 

Madison Central trailed 41-25 midway through the third quarter but rallied for a 65-64 victory and the state championship.  Ballard led 64-60 with 26.9 seconds left in the game Dominique Hawkins scored on a layup to cut the deficit to two; 64-62 with 15 seconds left in the game.  Madison Central called a timeout and then George Walker intercepted a pass near midcourt and Ken-Jah Bosley nailed a three point basket with 5.2 seconds left on the clock to give Madison Central a 65-64 lead.  Ballard was unable to get a timeout until only 2.2 seconds remained on the clock and a last second desperation shot was short.  While the turnover set up the winning shot Ballard’s Achilles heel was from the free throw line as they only connected on 10 of 20 shots.  The score was tied six times and there were four lead changes in the game.

 

Madison Central shot 42.9% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 44.6% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on 10 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Madison Central turnovers.

 

Dominique Hawkins led Madison Central with 21 points and 10 rebounds.  Ken-Jah Bosley added 20 points including three three point baskets.  Quan Taylor recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds.

 

Quinten Snider led Ballard with 23 points and seven assists.  Kelan Martin added 19 points and 12 rebounds.  Lavonne Holland chipped in with 15 points.  Malik Dow pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Ballard,17,17,13,17,64

Madison Central,11,11,19,24,65

 

Ballard (64) – Dow 0, Holland 15, Martin 19, Byrd 0, Snider 23, Berry 2, Perry 3, Douglas 2.

 

Madison Central (65) – Taylor 16, Parke 3, Stocker 3, Bosley 20, Hawkins 21, Walker 1, George 1.

 

All Tournament Team – James Bolden (Holmes), Peyton Puckett (Graves County), Brandon Price (John Hardin), Camron Justice (Knott County Central), Jordan Majors (Hopkinsville), Jaqualis Matlock (Hopkinsville), Omar Prewitt (Montgomery County), Bryan Wallace (Montgomery County), Lavonne Holland (Ballard), Quinten Snider (Ballard), Kelan Martin (Ballard), Quan Taylor (Madison Central), Ken-Jah Bosley (Madison Central), and Dominique Hawkins (Madison Central) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date results for this event.

Remember the Past Scott County vs. Trinity (Boys) March 17, 2012
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB3

 

 

2012 PNC/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 17, 2012

 

Scott County (34-4) vs. Trinity (34-3)

 

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Tamron Manning, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Ivey, 6-4 Sr. Josh Harris, 6-0 Jr. Quin Richardson, and 6-2 So. Trent Gilbert.  Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-4 Jr. Darryl Hicks, 6-2 Sr. Troy Saxton, 6-7 Sr. Nathan Dieudonne, 6-1 Jr. James Quick, and 6-1 Sr. Charles Foster.

 

Trinity shot a blistering 63.2% from the field in a dominating 71-53 victory over a good Scott County team.  Trinity becomes the only team in KHSAA history to capture a football and basketball championship in the same year.  Trinity shot 63.2% from the field including nine of 14 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 48.5% from the field including four of six from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Trinity turnovers.

 

Charles Foster led a balanced Trinity scoring attack with 18 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Troy Saxton added 13 points including two three point baskets and three assists.  Darryl Hicks also scored 13 points including three three point baskets.  Nathan Dieudonne recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  James Quick chipped in with 10 points and three assists.

 

Tamron Manning had a great performance tonight and led Scott County with 28 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.  Manning was nine of 14 from the field including three of four from beyond the arc, and seven of 11 free throws.  Isaiah Ivey added 10 points including six of eight free throws.

 

Scott County,12,8,16,17,53

Trinity,10,21,18,22,71

 

Scott County (53) – Manning 28, Ivey 10, Harris 2, Richardson 5, Gilbert 6, Haddix 2.

 

Trinity (71) – Hicks 13, Saxton 13, Dieudonne 12, Quick 10, Foster 18, Thurman 3, Perito 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Tyler Thacker (Rowan County), Adam Fatkin (George Rogers Clark), Zack Davis (Knott County Central), Brandon Price (John Hardin), David Kapinga (Southwestern), Justin Edwards (Southwestern), Tyler Wesley (Oldham County), Sam Gruber (Oldham County), Isaiah Ivey (Scott County), Tamron Manning (Scott County), Quin Richardson (Scott County), Charles Foster (Trinity), Troy Saxton (Trinity), and Nathan Dieudonne (Trinity) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date results for this event.

Remember the Past Rowan County vs. Christian County (Boys) March 19, 2011
Topic: Basketball

2020DMRB2

 

 

2011 PNC/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament

Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY

March 19, 2011

 

Rowan County (30-5) vs. Christian County (24-9)

 

Rowan County coach Shawn Thacker started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Adam Wing, 6-2 Jr. Jason Egan, 6-7 Sr. Corey Hunter, 5-8 Sr. Darrell Cross, and 5-10 Jr. DJ Townsend.  Christian County coach Kerry Stovall countered with 6-0 Sr. Marcoreyon “Bubba” Tandy,6-0 Sr. Veontae Lewis, 6-5 Sr. Donovan Kates, 5-10 Sr. Nick Riley, and 5-11Sr. Anthony Hickey.

 

Veontae Lewis hit a jump shot in the closing seconds to give Christian Academy a 65-63 double overtime victory over Rowan County.  Christian County held the ball for the last minute of regulation but missed a three point shot at the buzzer.  Darrell Cross hit a three point basket in the closing second of the first overtime to give Rowan County a 61-61 tie and send the game to the second overtime.  There was a question on where a shot by Rowan County’s DJ Townsend should have been ruled a two or a three but it was ruled a two which made the score 61-58 in favor of Christian County.

 

Christian County shot 42.2% from the field including eight of 29 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on three of eight free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Rowan County turnovers.  Rowan County shot 42.6% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Vikings connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Christian County turnovers.

 

Veontae Lewis led Christian County with 20 points including two three point baskets.  Nick Riley added 19 points including five three point baskets.  Anthony Hickey recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

 

Adam Wing led Rowan County with 31 points including seven three point baskets and pulled down 13 rebounds.  Wing was eight of 11 from the field including seven of eight from beyond the arc, and eight of eight from the free throw line.  DJ Townsend added 12 points and four assists.  Darrell Cross recorded nine points, six rebounds, and three assists.

 

Rowan County,13,8,14,14,12,2,63

Christian County,8,15,12,14,12,4,65

 

Rowan County (63) – Wing 31, Egan 0, Hunter 9,Cross 9, Townsend 12, Thacker 2.

 

Christian County (65) – Tandy 1, Lewis 20, Kates 8, Riley 19, Hickey 17.

 

All Tournament Team – Corey Rogers (George Rogers Clark), Scott Schuette (Lexington Catholic), Gavin Dunagan (Wayne County), Blake Clark (Marshall County), Remy Abell (Eastern), Lyonell Gaines (Eastern), Derek Willis (Bullitt East), Corey Washburn (Bullitt East), Adam Wing (Rowan County), Darrell Cross (Rowan County), DJ Townsend (Rowan County), Veontae Lewis (Christian County), Donovan Kates (Christian County), and Anthony Hickey (Christian County) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for providing the up-to-date results for this event.