2021MCSCGJV

Madison Central vs. Scott County (Girls) (JV)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

January 11, 2021

Madison County coach Ashley Snow started the following lineup: Bailey Hensley, Nataya Strader, Presley Lochmuller, Brittany Campbell, and Tiana Long.  Scott County countered with Irene Persley, Kelsie Hall, Tyra Young, Maleiyah Moore, and Brianna Penney.

Madison Central raced out to a 20-0 first quarter lead on their way to a 50-34 victory over Scott County.  Madison Central shot 39.1% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 28.6% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four steals.  Campbell was five of five from the field including two of two from beyond the arc.  Bailey Hensley added six points and four rebounds.  Olivia Metcalfe chipped in with six points and two steals.  Eden Carter chipped in with four points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  

Kelsie Hall led Scott County with eight points.  Maleiyah Moore added six points including two three point baskets, two assists, and four steals.  Tyra Young recorded six points, three rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Irene Persley chipped in with four points and eight rebounds. 

Madison Central,20,4,12,14,50

Scott County,0,8,13,13,34

Madison Central (50) – Hensley 6, Strader 5, Lochmuller 0, Bri. Campbell 12, Long 3, Eden Carter 4, Clines 5, Bro. Campbell 4, Metcalfe 6, Gambrel 2, Nicholson 3.

Scott County (34) – Persley 4, Hall 8, Young 6, Moore 6, Penney 1, Sergent 4, Mosby 5.

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

2021MCMCGJV

Berea vs. Madison Central (Girls) (JV)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 6, 2021

Berea started the following lineup: Maddy King, Abigail Beard, Chesney Lovins, Lauren Stepp, and Natalea Clark.  Madison Central coach Ashley Snow countered with Tiana Long, Nataya Strader, Bailey Hensley, Brittany Campbell, and Presley Lochmuller.

Berea led by six points with 1:18 left in the game but Madison Central rallied for a 47-46 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 34.9% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 29 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 37.8% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 25 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 17 points and six rebounds.  Brittany Campbell added seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  Bailey Hensley recorded seven points and six rebounds.  Eden Carter chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. 

Mandy Newman led Berea with nine points on three three point baskets.  Madison Howell added nine points including two three point baskets and two steals.  Sophie Brewer recorded seven points including four of four free throws, and six rebounds.  Mati Stepp chipped in with five points including one three point basket.

Berea,14,13,3,16,46

Madison Central,19,11,5,12,47

Berea (46) – King 2, Beard 3, Lovins 2, L. Stepp 3, Clark 0, M. Stepp 5, R. Stepp 1, Rodgers 3, Newman 9, Brewer 7, Newman 2, Mad. Howell 9.

Madison Central (47) – Long 0, Strader 17, Hensley 7, Bri. Campbell 7, Lochmuller 1, Guerra 1, Eden Carter 7, Skaggs 3, Bro. Campbell 3, Nicholson 1.

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

2021MCMCGJV

Madison Central vs. Menifee County (Girls) (JV)

Menifee County High School

Frenchburg, KY

January 5, 2021

Madison Central coach Ashley Snow started the following lineup: Bailey Hensley, Olivia Metcalfe, Presley Lochmuller, Brittany Campbell, and Tiana Long.  Metcalfe County countered with Jaycee Gevedon, Bailey Ledford, Alana Deihl, Katie Woodard, and Kylee Hall.

Madison Central’ defense recorded 28 steals and scored 41 points off the miscues in a 64-34 victory over Menifee County.  Madison Central held a 46-14 on points in the paint and a 36-4 advantage in bench scoring.  13 players saw action today for Madison Central with 10 getting into the scoring column.  Madison Central shot 39.1% from the field including three of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians held a 69-25 advantage in attempted field goals.  They connected on seven of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds and recorded a 16-2 margin in second chance points.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 13 points and six rebounds.  Nataya Strader added 10 points, four rebounds, and four steals.  Eden Carter filled the stat sheet with nine points, nine rebounds, five assists, and six steals.  Olivia Metcalfe also recorded nine points and had four steals.  Brooke Campbell chipped in with five points and four rebounds.  Brittany Campbell added four points, two rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

Alana Deihl led Menifee County with 17 points including three three point baskets, and eight rebounds.  Bailey Ledford added five points and Kylee Hall recorded four points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Madison Central,12,20,16,16,64

Menifee County,4,12,11,7,34

Madison Central (64) – Hensley 13, Metcalfe 9, Lochmuller 2, Bri. Campbell 4, Long 0, Strader 10, Carter 9, Skaggs 5, Bro. Campbell 5, Gambrel 2, Nicholson 5.

Metcalfe County (34) – Gevedon 3, Ledford 5, Deihl 17, Woodard 1, Hall 4, Burgess 2, Wells 2.

Comprehensive Statistics provided by the Madison Central Stats Crew.

RONA

This has been a long and challenging year for me on a personal level.  I have had my website for over 20 years and I plod along as a one man show (with my wife who maintains technical support and actually posts everything on the main page, I do the blogs) and cover high school basketball, football, EKU basketball and football.  I was able to maintain my schedule despite COVID because we provide computer statistics for several teams.  I had an incident during tournament time that slowed me down for a couple weeks.

I discovered that during a routine physical by my primary care provider that I had developed AFIB, an irregular heart rhythm.  I had no previous warnings and was walking 15-20 miles per week as a person in their mid 70’s which I felt good about.  My doctor referred me to a cardiologist who ran a sonogram and a chemical induced stress test.  Nothing concrete so he recommended a hear catherization to track down the problem.  Early April I went in for this procedure they discovered major problems and had to insert an emergency stent and immediately transferred me to the main hospital by ambulance.  The next day I had a double bypass surgery and the one stent and they restarted my heart to get it back in rhythm which may or may not be a permanent solution.  The doctors were all very happy with the results and released me in the care of my wife who has subjected me to disgustingly health food.  My weight is at 185 pounds and my recovery is well ahead of schedule.

I intend to continue my website and while I am current on my blogs I still have to update the other sections which include tournaments, games, and invitationals.  I will keep Rick Bolus rankings current and hope to do a podcast next season.. I have a slight break before I dive into summer ball so over the next two weeks I intend to blog the girls Madison Central JV season.  They had a very good season coached by Ashley Snow and had 10-12 girls playing with several of their key players being 8^th graders.  Their future is bright if they continue to improve.  I feel fortunate that I survived this and am thankful for another chance and also feel fortunate I live in a basketball crazy state with all the passionate fans and parents.

Regards and best wishes,

Ron

2021IHSAACLN4A

Carmel vs. Lawrence North (Boys) 4A Championship

111^th Annual Indiana Boys Basketball Final

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

April 3, 2021

Carmel coach Ryan Osborn started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Brian Waddell, 6-6 Sr. Connor Gioia, 6-10 Jr. Charlie Williams, 6-1 Jr. Josh Whack, and 6-5 Jr. Peter Suder.  Lawrence North coach Jack Keefer countered with 6-5 Jr. CJ Gunn, 6-5 Sr. Donaven McCulley, 6-7 Sr. DJ Hughes, 5-10 Sr. Kayden Beatty, and 6-1 Sr. Shamar Avance.

Carmel defeated Lawrence North 51-46 in overtime.  The score was tied seven times and there were five ties in the game.  Carmel shot 39.4% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Greyhounds connected on 20 of 25 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Lawrence North turnovers.  Lawrence North shot 41.3% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on six of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Carmel turnovers.

Brian Waddell led Carmel with 20 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, and 10 rebounds.  Josh Whack added 11 points including seven of eight free throws, five rebounds, and three assists.  Connor Gioia recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two assists.  Peter Suder chipped in with six points and six rebounds.  Charlie Williams recorded five points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.

CJ Gunn led Lawrence North with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds.  DJ Hughes added 12 points, four rebounds, two steals, and three blocked shots.  Donaven McCulley recorded 11 points and three rebounds.

Carmel,11,12,9,6,13,51

Lawrence North,8,14,5,11,8,46

Carmel (51) – Waddell 20, Gioia 9, Williams 5, Whack 11, Suder 6.

Lawrence North (46) – Gunn 18, McCulley 11, Hughes 12, Beatty 2, Avance 3.

A special thanks to the event stat crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021IHSAALSC3A

Leo vs. Silver Creek (Boys) 3A Championship

111^th Annual Indiana Boys Basketball Final

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

April 3, 2021

Leo coach Gary Cogdell started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Zack Troyer, 6-1 Jr. Ayden Ruble, 6-7 Jr. Demetrious Allen, 6-1 Sr. Blake Davison, and 6-1 Sr. Xavier Middleton.  Silver Creek coach Brandon Hoffman countered with 6-7 Sr. Kooper Jacobi, 6-2 Sr. Isaac Hinton, 6-9 Sr. Trey Kaufman-Renn, 5-11 Jr. Trey Schoen, and 6-0 Jr. Brandon Northern.

Silver Creek held on in the final seconds to defeat Leo by the score of 50-49.  The score was tied nine times and there were three lead changes in this game.  Silver Creek shot 34.6% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Dragons connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Leo turnovers.  Leo shot 30% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Silver Creek turnovers.

Kooper Jacobi led Silver Creek with 18 points including three of four free throws, 18 rebounds, and two assists.  Trey Kaufman-Renn added 13 points including three of four free throws, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Isaac Hinton recorded seven points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Brandon Northern chipped in with six points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Blake Davison led Leo with 20 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Demetrious Allen added nine points and seven rebounds.  Ayden Ruble recorded eight points, three rebounds, and four assists.  Zack Troyer chipped in with six points and 15 rebounds.

Leo,9,12,12,16,49

Silver Creek,11,11,17,11,50

Leo (49) – Troyer 6, Ruble 8, Allen 9, Davison 20, Middleton 3, Sieger 3.

Silver Creek (50) – Jacobi 18, Hinton 7, Kaufman-Renn 13, Schoen 6, Northern 6.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021IHSAABCPH2A

Blackhawk Christian vs. Parke Heritage (Boys) 2A Championship

111^th Annual Indiana Boys Basketball Final

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

April 3, 2021

Blackhawk Christian coach Marc Davidson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Zane Burke, 6-3 Jr. Jacob Boyer, 6-10 Sr. Caleb Furst, 6-0 Sr. Marcus Davidson, and 6-1 Sr. Callan Wood.  Parke Heritage coach Rich Schelsky countered with 6-3 Jr. Noble Johnson, 6-2 Sr. Riley Ferguson, 6-4 Sr. Connor Davis, 5-10 Jr. Anthony Wood, and 6-0 So. Christian Johnson.

Blackhawk Christian defeated Parke Heritage by the score of 55-40.  Blackhawk Christian shot 45.7% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line.  The Braves connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored two points off four Parke Heritage turnovers.  Parke Heritage shot 28% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Wolves connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off six Blackhawk Christian turnovers.

Caleb Furst led Blackhawk Christian with 20 points, seven rebounds, and six blocked shots.  Zane Burke added 14 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Jacob Boyer recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws. four rebounds, and two assists.

Connor Davis led Parke Heritage with 18 points including six of six free throws, and nine rebounds.  Riley Ferguson added nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.

Blackhawk Christian,11,16,12,16,55

Parke Heritage,5,14,12,9,40

Blackhawk Christian (55) – Burke 14, Boyer 14, Furst 20, Davidson 5, Wood 0, Sefton 2.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021IHSAAKBRA

Kouts vs. Barr-Reeve (Boys) A Championship

111^th Annual Indiana Boys Basketball Final

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

April 3, 2021

Kouts coach Kevin Duzan started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Parker Kneifel, 6-4 Sr. Hunter Kneifel, 6-4 Sr. Cooper Schoon, 5-11 Sr. Cale Wireman, and 6-0 Sr. Cole Wireman.  Barr-Reeve coach Josh Thompson countered with 6-4 Jr. Hagen Knepp, 6-3 Sr. Brycen Graber, 6-9 Sr. Curt Hopf, 6-1 Sr. Devin Graber, and 6-1 Jr. Kayden Graber.

Barr-Reeve took the early lead and was never caught on their way to a 64-48 victory over Kouts.  Barr-Reeve shot 41.8% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Vikings connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Kouts turnovers.  Kouts shot 32.1% from the field including five of 23 beyond the arc.  The Mustangs connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Barr-Reeve turnovers.

Curt Hopf led Barr-Reeve with 23 points including seven of 13 free throws, 19 rebounds, and one blocked shot.  Hagen Knepp added 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Devin Graber recorded 13 points including four of six free throws and three assists.  Brycen Graber chipped in with two points, six rebounds, and 13 assists.

Cole Wireman led Kouts with 21 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.  Cale Wireman added 15 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Parker Kneifel recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Kouts,6,8,16,18,48

Barr-Reeve,12,14,17,21,64

Kouts (48) – P. Kneifel 6, H. Kneifel 4, Schoon 0, Ca. Wireman 15, Co. Wireman 21, Croff 2.

Barr-Reeve (64) – Knepp 16, B. Graber 2, Hopf 23, D. Graber 13, K. Graber 3, Kidwell 3, Craig 2, T. Knepp 2.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021GEICOSCAMA

Sunrise Christian Academy vs. Montverde Academy (Boys) (Championship)

Geico Nationals

Suncoast Credit Union Arena

Ft. Myers, FL

April 3, 2021

Sunrise Christian Academy coach Luke Barnwell started the following lineup: 6-10 Sr. Zachary Clemence, 6-7 Jr. Gradey Dick, 6-10 Sr. Kenny Pohto, 6-1 Sr. Kennedy Chandler, and 6-7 Sr. Kendall Brown.  Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-8 Sr. Caleb Houstan, 6-6 Jr. Dariq Whitehead, 6-10 Jr. Jalen Duren, 6-0 Sr. Ryan Nembhard, and 6-4 Sr. Langston Love.

Montverde Academy led 23-21 at halftime but outscored Sunrise Christian Academy 28-17 in the third quarter on their way to a 62-52 victory and the championship.  Montverde Academy shot 51% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line.  They connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and eight points off seven Sunrise Christian Academy.

Caleb Houstan led Montverde Academy with 16 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  Langston Love added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Ryan Nembhard recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  Jalen Duren chipped in with nine points and nine rebounds. 

6-3 Sr. Jaden Akins led Sunrise Christian Academy with 14 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.  Kendall Brown added 11 points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Kennedy Chandler recorded nine points, three rebounds, and seven assists.  Gradey Dick chipped in with nine points.  Zachary Clemence added six points on two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

Sunrise Christian Academy,11,10,17,14,52

Montverde Academy,8,15,28,11,62

Sunrise Christian Academy (52) – Clemence 6, Dick 9, Pohto 3, Chandler 9, Brown 11, Akins 14.

Montverde Academy (62) – Houstan 16, Whitehead 6, Duren 9, Nembhard 12, Love 13, Reneau 6.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game. 

2021GEICOPWC

Paul VI vs. Westlake (Girls) (Championship)

Geico Nationals

Suncoast Credit Union Arena

Ft. Myers, FL

April 3, 2021

Paul VI coach Scott Allen started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Jaelyn Talley, 6-0 Jr. Fiona Hastick, 6-1 Sr. Lee Volker, 5-9 Sr. Isabella Perkins, and 6-0 Jr. Alyssa Costigan.  Westlake coach Hilda Hankerson countered with 6-0 Sr. Misia McKinney, 5-10 Sr. Raven Johnson, 6-2 Jr. Brianna Turnage, 5-9 Jr. Taniya Latson, and 5-9 Jr. Camerah Langston.

Westlake outscored Paul VI 17-4 in the second quarter on their way to a 70-50 victory.  Westlake shot 47.3% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  They connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Paul VI turnovers.  Paul VI shot 35.7% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc.  They connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Westlake turnovers.

Taniya Latson led Westlake with 31 points including 12 of 15 free throws, three rebounds, and two assists.  Raven Johnson added 17 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.  Brianna Turnage recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocked shots.  Camerah Langston chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Jaelyn Talley led Paul VI with 17 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Isabella Perkins added 14 points including two three point baskets.  Lee Volker recorded 10 points and four rebounds.

Paul VI,18,4,15,13,50

Westlake,20,17,15,18,70

Paul VI (50) – Talley 17, Hastick 2, Volker 10, Perkins 14, Costigan 4, Eisner 3.

Westlake (70) – McKinney 3, Johnson 17, Turnage 11, Latson 31, Langston 6, Wilson 2.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.