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Friday, 24 December 2021
Knott County Central vs. Rockcastle County (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest December 19, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021KCCRCG

 

Knott County Central vs. Rockcastle County (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 19, 2021

 

Knott County Central coach Jeff Honeycutt started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Abby Maggard, 5-7 Sr. Brooke Mason, 5-9 Sr. Kelsey Noble, 5-3 So. Kylie Gayheart, and 5-2 Jr. Ally Hall.  Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble countered with 6-0 Jr. Keelee King, 5-7 Jr. Calleigh Burdette, 6-1 So. Talynne Shearer, 5-3 Jr. Karlee Smith, and 5-3 Sr. Addison McClure.

 

Rockcastle County trailed 31-20 at halftime but rallied to defeat Knott County Central by the score of 60-56.  The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game.  Rockcastle County shot 46.8% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Tockets connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Knott County Central.  Knott County Central shot 47.7% from the field including nine of 19 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Rockcastle County turnovers.

 

Keelee King led Rockcastle County with 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  Talynne Shearer added 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal.  Calleigh Burdette recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  5-4 So. Haven King chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

 

Abby Maggard led Knott County Central with 20 points including four three point baskets and three steals.  Brooke Mason added 11 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and two assists.  Kylie Gayheart recorded eight points, seven assists, and four steals.  Ally Hall chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and three assists. 

 

Knott County Central,21,10,12,13,56

Rockcastle County,14,6,20,20,60

 

Knott County Central (56) – Maggard 20, Mason 11, Noble 1, Gayheart 8, A. Hall 7, L. Hall 2, Gibson 3, Pollard 4.

 

Rockcastle County (60) – K. King 18, Burdette 10, Shearer 14, Smith 2, McClure 7, T. King 2, H. King 7.

 

Talynne Shearer (Rockcastle County) was named Chad Tate Shelter Insurance Player of the Game.

 

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

 


Posted by REH at 11:36 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:12 PM EST
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Pulaski County vs. Madison Central (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Classic December 19, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021PCMCG

 

Pulaski County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 19, 2021

 

Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Aubrey Daulton, 5-8 So. Maggie Holt, 5-10 So. Sydney Martin, 5-5 Sr. Caroline Oakes, and 5-8 Sr. Madelyn Blankenship.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-6 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader.

 

Pulaski County defeated Madison Central by the score of 62-58.  The score was tied 11 times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Free throw shooting doomed Madison Central today as they were only 11 of 27 from the charity stripe.  Pulaski County shot 34.5% from the field including five of 24 from the three point line.  The Lady Maroons connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 40% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 27 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 23 Pulaski County turnovers.

 

Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 24 points including seven of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, and two steals.  Maggie Holt added nine points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  5-5 8th Grade Madeline Butcher recorded nine points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.  Caroline Oakes chipped in with six points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

 

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 21 points including five of six free throws and 13 rebounds.  Brittany Campbell added 11 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals.  Eden Carter recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Nataya Strader chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

 

Pulaski County,15,11,15,21,62

Madison Central,17,11,11,19,58

 

Pulaski County (62) – Daulton 3, Holt 9, Martin 24, Oakes 6, Blankenship 6, Resch 3, Heist 2, Butcher 9.

 

Madison Central (58) – Hensley 21, Eden Carter 11, Melton 5, Bri. Campbell 11, Strader 7, Long 3.

 

Sydney Martin (Pulaski County) was named Chad Tate Shelter Insurance Player of the Game.

 

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


Posted by REH at 10:46 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:10 PM EST
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Henry Clay vs. Knott County Central (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest December 18, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021HCKCCG

 

Henry Clay vs. Knott County Central (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 18, 2021

 

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-8 So. Lydia Vanmeter, 5-8 Jr.Ella Kirlew, 5-2 Fr. Ariyana Sutton, and 5-7 So. Emily Johnson.  Knott County Central coach Jeff Honeycutt countered with 5-8 Jr. Abby Maggard, 5-7 Sr. Brooke Mason, 5-9 Sr. Kelsey Noble, 5-3 So. Kylie Gayheart, and 5-2 Jr. Ally Hall.

 

Henry Clay defeated Knott County Central by the score of 60-51.  There were five lead changes and 10 ties in this game.  Henry Clay shot 44.4% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Knott County Central.  Knott County Central shot 36.2% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

5-7 So. Alli Stone led Henry Clay with 27 points including two three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, and 10 rebounds.  Ariyanna Sutton added 17 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, and four assists.  Lydia Vanmeter recorded 14 points and six rebounds.

 

Abby Maggard led Knott County Central with 17 points including four of five free throws and three assists.  5-9 So. Haley Combs added six points and two rebounds.  Kelsey Noble recorded four points and six rebounds.

 

Henry Clay,11,14,18,17,60

Knott County Central,11,11,13,16,51

 

Henry Clay (60) – Nelson 0, Vanmeter 14, Kirlew 0, Sutton 17, Johnson 2, Stone 27.

 

Knott County Central (51) – Maggard 17, Mason 3, Noble 4, Gayheart 2, A. Hall 5, Combs 6, Hayes 4, Pollard 2, L. Hall 3, Gibson 4, Reed 1.

 

Henry Clay’s Alli Stone was named Chad Tate Shelter Insurance Player of the Game.

 

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

 


Posted by REH at 6:18 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:07 PM EST
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Boyle County vs. Madison Central (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest December 18, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021BCMCG

 

Boyle County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 18, 2021

 

Boyle County coach Ryan Wiersma started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Kendra Christopher, 5-8 Jr. Ella Coffey, 5-10 So. Peyton Bugg, 5-2 Jr. Zoey Robbins, and 5-6 So. Annabelle Tarter.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-6 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader.

 

Madison Central defeated Boyle County by the score of 51-40.  Madison Central shot 44% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Boyle County turnovers.  Boyle County shot 34.1% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Madison Central turnovers.

 

Bailey Hensley led Madison central with 23 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Hensley was 10 of 14 from the field and three of four from the free throw line.  Nataya Strader added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Eden Carter recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

 

Peyton Bugg led Boyle County with 18 points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Zoey Robbins added 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  Kendra Christopher recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Ella Coffey chipped in with two points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

 

Boyle County,7,10,11,12,40

Madison Central,12,9,15,15,51

 

Boyle County (40) – Christopher 9, Coffey 2, P. Bugg 18, Robbins 11, Tarter 0.

 

Madison Central (51) – Hensley 23, Eden Carter 9, Melton 0, Bri. Campbell 4, Strader 13, Freeman 2.

 

Bailey Hensley (Madison Central) was named Chad Tate Shelter Insurance Player of the Game.

 

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

 

 

 


Posted by REH at 5:01 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:06 PM EST
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Harlan vs. Lincoln County (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest December 18, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021HARLCG

 

Harlan vs. Lincoln County (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 18, 2021

 

Harlan coach Mike King started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Kylie Noe, 5-8 So. Faith Hoskins, 6-0 Fr. Aymanni Wynn, 5-4 So. Emma Owens, and 5-7 Jr. Peighton Jones.  Lincoln County coach James Jackson countered with 5-9 Jr. Mercedes Hensley, 5-6 Fr. Taylen Ralston, 6-0 Jr. Emily Estes, 5-5 So. Makayla Greer, and 5-5 Sr. Ally Lynn.

 

Harlan defeated Lincoln County 64-58 in overtime.  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Harlan shot 36.5% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Dragons connected on 22 of 36 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 21 Lincoln County turnovers.  Lincoln County shot 32.3% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Patriots connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored nine points off 17 Harlan turnovers.  Lincoln County had three players (Emily Estes, Ellie Sims, and Hallie Mullins) foul out.

 

Kylie Noe led Harlan with 27 points including 10 of 19 free throws, 14 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Emma Owens added 13 points including five of seven free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Aymanni Wynn recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

 

Taylen Ralston led Lincoln County with 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Emily Estes added 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Mercedes Hensley recorded nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  5-9 So. Elly Sims added six points on two three point baskets and three rebounds. Ally Lynn chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, and two steals.  5-6 Fr. Alexia Baldock added five points, five rebounds, and four assists.

 

Harlan,10,16,15,13,10,64

Lincoln County,16,16,8,14,4,58

 

Harlan (64) – Noe 27, Hoskins 3, Wynn 12, Owens 13, Jones 2, Rowe 4, Davis 3.

 

Lincoln County (58) – Hensley 9, T. Ralston 15, Estes 12, Greer 5, Lynn 5, Sims 6, Mullins 1, Baldock 5.

 

Kylie Noe (Harlan) was named Chad Tate Shelter Insutance Player of the Game.

 

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

 


Posted by REH at 4:21 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:04 PM EST
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Lafayette vs. Pulaski County (Girls) 1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest December 18, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021LAFPCG

 

Lafayette vs. Pulaski County (Girls)

1st Annual Adams Buick GMC Holiday Hoopfest

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 18, 2021

 

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Olivia Cathers, 5-10 So. Narrah Wilson, 6-1 Sr. Anaya Brown, 5-1 Sr. Catherine Jacobs, and 5-5 Jr. Gracyn Grantz.  Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins countered with 5-9 Jr. Aubrey Daulton, 5-8 So. Maggie Holt, 5-10 So. Sydney Martin, 5-5 Sr. Caroline Oaks, and 5-8 Sr. Madelyn Blankenship.

 

Lafayette defeated Pulaski County by the score of 50-48.  The score was tied five times and there were two lead changes in the contest.  Lafayette shot 47.1% from the field including two of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Pulaski County turnovers.  Pulaski County shot 34.8% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Maroons connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 22 Lafayette turnovers.  Pulaski County held a 24-6 advantage in three point points.

 

Anaya Brown led Lafayette with 20 points including five of seven free throws, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Olivia Cathers added seven points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Gracyn Grantz recorded seven points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists.  Catherine Jacobs chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Narrah Wilson also recorded seven points.

 

Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 17 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.  Caroline Oaks added 12 points including three three point baskets and four assists.  Aubrey Daulton recorded nine points and three steals.  Madelyn Blankenship chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and three rebounds.

 

Lafayette,13,17,8,12,50

Pulaski County,9,17,10,12,48

 

Lafayette (50) – Cathers 7, Wilson 7, Brown 20, Jacobs 7, Grantz 7, Denton 2.

 

Pulaski County (48) – Daulton 9, Holt 0, Martin 17, Oaks 12, Blankenship 6, Butcher 4.

 

Lafayette’s Anaya Brown was named Chad Tate Shelter Insurance Player of the Game.

 

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


Posted by REH at 3:27 PM EST
Updated: Monday, 27 December 2021 6:02 PM EST
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Thursday, 23 December 2021
Henry Clay vs. Madison Southern (Boys) (Championship) Lee's Famous Recipe Holiday Classic December 22, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021HCMSB

 

Henry Clay vs. Madison Southern (Boys) (Championship)

Lee’s Famous Recipe Holiday Classic

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

December 22, 2021

 

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Kyan Miller, 6-1 Sr. Kanye Henderson, 6-7 Sr. Brenden Wicker, 5-9 Jr. Konlin Brown, and 6-2 Sr. Aziel Blackwell.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-5 Sr. Nate Turner, 6-2 Sr. Blake Simpson, 6-5 Jr. Brett Erslan, 6-0 So. Braden Hudson, and 6-3 So. Jay Rose.

 

Henry Clay defeated Madison Southern by the score of 70-55.  The score was tied three times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Henry Clay shot 39.6% from the field including five of 23 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 23 of 27 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 44.2% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Aziel Blackwell led Henry Clay with 20 points including eight of eight free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Kanye Henderson added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Konlin Brown recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Kyan Miller chipped in with six points and six rebounds.  Brenden Wicker recorded four points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 25 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.  Nate Turner added 12 points including two three point baskets and four of five free throws.  Brett Erslan recorded six points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 

 

Henry Clay,11,20,13,26,70

Madison Southern,13,11,12,19,55

 

Henry Clay (70) – Miller 6, Henderson 16, Wicker 4, Konlin Brown 12, Blackwell 20, Kayson Brown 3, Madison 5, Lynch 2, Hawkins 2.

 

Madison Southern (55) – Turner 12, Simpson 6, Erslan 6, B. Hudson 5, Rose 25, Whitaker 1.

 

All Tournament Team – Tyler Hall (Lexington Christian Academy), Carson Childress (LaRue County), DelShawn Simms (Seneca), Jordan Blythe (Frankfort), Ben Michel (South Oldham), Daniel Waters (West Jessamine), Gavin Salva (West Jessamine), Brett Erslan (Madison Southern), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Konlin Brown (Henry Clay), Kanye Henderson (Henry Clay), and Aziel Blackwell (Henry Clay) (MVP).

 

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


Posted by REH at 9:04 PM EST
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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls) (Championship) 2021 Queen of Commonwealth Tournament December 22, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021SHABEG

 

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls) (Championship)

2021 Queen of Commonwealth Tournament

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

December 22, 2021

 

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Zakiyah Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Josie Gilvin, 6-0 Sr. Alex Wolff, 5-8 Jr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-10 So. Reagan Bender.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 So. Anna Rodgers, 5-9 So. Jada Hughes, 6-6 Sr. Gracie Merkle, 5-8 Sr. Emma Egan, and 5-8 Jr. Lilly Reid.

 

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Bullitt East by the score of 69-59.  Sacred Heart shot 40.4% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 40% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

 

Zakiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 18 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  Reagan Bender added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.  6-3 So. Angelina Pelayo recorded 11 points and three rebounds.  Alex Wolff and 5-9 Sr. Olivia Kaufman chipped in with nine and eight points respectively.  Triniti Ralston added seven points, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  Josie Gilvin recorded four points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

 

Gracie Merkle led Bullitt East with 28 points and 17 rebounds.  Merkle was 12 of 15 from the field and four of eight from the free throw line.  Emma Egan added 11 points and six rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Logan Ortega recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

 

Sacred Heart Academy,12,18,18,21,69

Bullitt East,7,13,18,21,59

 

Sacred Heart Academy (69) – Johnson 18, Gilvin 4, Wolff 9, Ralston 7, Bender 12, Pelayo 11, Kaufman 8.

 

Bullitt East (59) – Rodgers 5, Hughes 4, Merkle 28, Egan 11, Reid 2, Ortega 7, Mason 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Emma Huskey (Bowling Green), Destiny Thomas (McCracken County), Xaveria Smalley (Bethlehem), Lexi Runion (Spencer County), Peyton Bradley (Meade County), Haven Ford (Rowan County), Savannah Gardner (Christian Academy of Louisville), Katie Riney (Owensboro Catholic), Patience Laster (Franklin County), Shaelyn Steele (Russell), Jaileyah Cotton (Bardstown), Olivia Moore (Owen County), Daisa White (DuPont Manual), Noelle Hubert (Notre Dame Academy), Maci Feldman (Notre Dame Academy), Lilly Reid (Bullitt East), Emma Egan (Bullitt East), Gracie Merkle (Bullitt East), Josie Gilvin (Sacred Heart Academy), Triniti Ralston (Sacred Heart Academy), Zakiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy), and Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy).

 

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


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North Laurel vs. Covington Catholic (Boys) (Championship) Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass December 21, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021NLCCB

 

North Laurel vs. Covington Catholic (Boys) (Championship)

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass Tournament

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 21, 2021

 

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Caden Harris, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson, 5-11 Sr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 Jr. Chandler Starks, 6-2 Sr. Mekhi Wilson, 6-8 Sr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-11 Jr. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-1 Jr. Kascyl McGillis.

 

Covington Catholic defeated North Laurel 79-67 ti capture the KOB title.  Covington Catholic shot 58.5% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers.  North Laurel shot 53.2% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Evan Ipsaro led Covington Catholic with 34 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and seven assists.  Mitchell Rylee added 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Rylee was nine of 11 from the field and connected on one of two free throws.  6-1 So. Brady Hussey recorded 13 points including two three point baskets and two assists.  Chandler Starks chipped in with four points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

 

Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 25 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, eight rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.  Ryan Davidson added 24 points including two three point baskets, and four assists.  Caden Harris recorded 10 points.

 

North Laurel,14,15,19,19,67

Covington Catholic,16,21,18,24,79

 

North Laurel (67) – Harris 10, Brock 8, Davidson 24, Sizemore 0, Sheppard 25.

 

Covington Catholic (79) – Starks 4, Wilson 3, Rylee 19, Ipsaeo 34, McGillis 3, Johnson 3, Hussey 13.

 

All Tournament Team – Reed Sheppard (North Laurel (2021 Bob White Most Valuable Player), Cameron McClain (Trinity), Jerone Morton (George Rogers Clark), Brice Sensabaugh (Lake Highland), Travis Perry (Lyon County), Ethan Sellars (Ashland Blazer), Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer), Noah Clowney (Dorman), Jordyn Surratt (Dorman), Dalton Hicks (Fairdale), Jacob Tucker (Fairdale), Kaleb Glenn (Male), Mitchell Rylee (Covington Catholic), Evan Ipsaro (Covington Catholic), and Ryan Davidson (North Laurel).

 

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 


Posted by REH at 6:52 PM EST
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Southwestern vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls) White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Championship)
Topic: Basketball

2021SWGRCG

 

Southwestern vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls) (Championship)

White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

 

Southwestern coach Junior Molden started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Makayla Noritis, 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Young, 6-1 So. Payton Acey, 5-6 Fr. Kinsey Molden, and 5-7 Jr. Ayden Smiddy.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 Fr. Ciara Byars, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Byars, 5-10 Sr. Tyra Flowers, 5-1 7th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Jr. Trinity Gay.

 

George Rogers Clark came from behind to defeat Southwestern 62-61 in overtime to earn the championship.  Southwestern raced out to a 13-4 early lead and led 53-49 after three quarters before GRC rallied for the victory.  There were 11 lead changes and eight ties in this game.  Southwestern held a 27-6 advantage in three point points and GRC held a 22-10 advantage in free throws made.  GRC shot 43.2% from the field including two of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Southwestern turnovers.  Southwestern shot 40.4% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 GRC turnovers.

 

Ciara Byars led GRC with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.  Brianna Byars added 19 points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Tyra Flowers recorded 18 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

 

Kinsey Molden led Southwestern with 15 points including three three point baskets and two steals.  Kaylee Young added 14 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Payton Acey recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.  Ayden Smiddy chipped in with 12 points including six of eight free throws, 10 assists, and two steals.  Makayla Noritis added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Southwestern,20,13,20,6,2,61

George Rogers Clark,11,23,15,10,3,62

 

Southwestern (61) – Noritis 8, Young 14, Acey 12, Molden 15, Smiddy 12.

 

George Rogers Clark (62) – C. Byars 23, B. Byars 19, Flowers 18, Stamper 0, Gay 2, Tabor 2.

 

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


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