2022NLCORB

North Laurel vs. Corbin (Boys)

Corbin High School

Corbin, KY

February 18, 2022

North Laurel earned a hard fought 83-77 victory on the road against a talented Corbin team.  North Laurel shot 58.9% from the field including 11 of 27 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on six of nine free throws and pulled down 29 rebounds.  Corbin shot 40.6% from the field including nine of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Red Hounds connected on 12 of 19 free throws and pulled down 26 rebounds.

6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson led North Laurel with 29 oints and 10 rebounds.  Reed Sheppard added 26 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, and nine rebounds.  5-11 Sr. Clay Sizemore recorded 17 points including five three point baskets.  

6-3 Sr. Brody Wells led Corbin with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, and seven rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Hayden Llewelyn added 20 points including three three point baskets and five of eight free throws.  6-0 So. Carter Stewart recorded 13 points including two three point baskets.  6-4 8^th Grade Eli Pietrowski chipped in with 10 points.

North Laurel,24,10,24,25,83

Corbin,15,23,19,20,77

North Laurel (83) – Davidson 29, Sheppard 26, Sizemore 17, Harris 4, Brock 6, Dotson 1.

Corbin (77) – Wells 22, Llewelyn 20, Stewart 13, Pietrowski 10, Curry 5, Worley 5, C. Elam 2.

2022WEPRPB

Western vs. Pleasure Ridge Park (Boys)

Pleasure Ridge Park High School

Louisville, KY

February 18, 2022

Pleasure Ridge Park led 48-34 early in the fourth quarter but Western rallied and finally won the game on a short jump shot by Kaden Magwood in the closing seconds of the second overtime for a 69-68 victory.  Pleasure Ridge Park’s 6-8 Jr. Victor Lado fouled out in the final minutes left in regulation leaving PRP with a distinct disadvantage against the size of the Western frontline.  Western shot 41.8% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on 17 of 26 free throws, and pulled down 55 rebounds.  Pleasure Ridge Park shot 43.1% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 26 free throws and pulled down 32 rebounds.

6-2 Fr. Kaden Magwood led Western with 24 points including three three point baskets and 10 rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Trent Hinkle added 14 points including seven of eight free throws.  6-6 Fr. Julius Edmonds recorded 13 points including five of six free throws and 14 rebounds.  6-8 So. Jayden Miles and 6-8 So. Jaylen Ellis added 14 and 10 rebounds respectively.

6-4 Jr. Keith Robinson led PRP with 29 points including seven of 11 free throws and nine rebounds.  6-1 Jr. Greg Cole added 14 points and 5-8 Jr. Zee McCown chipped in with 10 points.  Victor Lado added five points and 10 rebounds.

Western,10,8,16,22,5,8,69

Pleasure Ridge Park,14,17,12,13,5,7,68

Western (69) – Magwood 24, Hinkle 14, Edmonds 13, Lawrence 7, Wicks 6, Miles 4, Ellis 1.

Pleasure Ridge Park (68) – Robinson 29, Cole 14, McCown 10, Hamilton 6, Lado 5, Fraire 4.

2022CORBBC

Corbin vs. Bell County (Girls)

Bell County High School

Log Mountain, KY

February 17, 2022

Mataya Ausmus got open behind the defense to score a last second layup on a pass from Nadine Johnson to give Bell County a 70-68 victory over Corbin.  Seconds earlier Corbin had knotted the score at 68-68 on a three point basket by Shelby Stewart.  Bell County shot 48% including 11 of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Bobcats connected on 11 of 15 free throws and pulled down 35 rebounds.  Corbin shot 39.7% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Red Hounds connected on 10 of 12 free throws and pulled down 27 rebounds.

6-1 So. Gracie Jo Wilder led Bell County with 26 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and 14 rebounds.  5-4 Jr. Mataya Ausmus added 14 points including four three point baskets.  5-5 Fr. Lauren McGeorge recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  5-4 So. Nadine Johnson chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.  5-5 Sr. Ashtyn Meyers added eight points including two three point baskets.

5-8 So. Darcie Anderson led Corbin with 20 points including four three oint baskets and six rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Shelby Stewart added 18 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws and four rebounds.  5-7 So. Kallie Housley recorded 10 points including three of four free throws.  5-5 8^th Grade Izzy Walker chipped in with 10 points and eight rebounds. 

Corbin,16,19,21,12,68

Bell County,20,10,24,16,70

Corbin (68) – Anderson 20, S. Stewart 18, I. Walker 10, Housley 10, B. Stewart 6, Stidham 3, Faulkner 1.

Bell County (70) – Wilder 26, Ausmus 14, Johnson 9, McGeorge 9, Meyers 8, Kerns 4.

2022NLKCB

North Laurel vs. Knox Central (Boys)

Knox Central High School

Barbourville, KY

February 15, 2022

The 13^th Regions’ top two teams clashed tonight in a battle of the titans before a deafening crowd tonight for bragging rights in the region.  Knox Central was without the services of their outstanding big man 6-6 240 pound So. Gavin Chadwell and North Laurel had the disadvantage of playing before a loud, partisan crowd.  North Laurel captured a 90-86 decision in a game that lived up to its advanced billing.  North Laurel raced out to an early advantage and led 26-11 at the end of the first quarter.  However as expected Knox Central battled back and trailed 70-67 after three quarters.  Knox Central pulled to within 1; 75-74 mid way through the final stanza  but North Laurel hit their free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory.

North Laurel shot 47.3% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 12 of 15 free throws and pulled down 31 rebounds.  Knox Central shot 47.8% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 18 free throws and pulled down 43 rebounds.

6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 37 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws and 11 rebounds.  6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson added 28 points including five of six free throws and nine rebounds.  6-0 So. Brody Brock chipped in with 10 points. 

6-4 Sr. Jevonte Turner led Knox Central with 34 points including seven of nine free throws and 15 rebounds.  6-4 Sr. Isaac Mills added 14 points and 11 rebounds.  6-4 Jr. KT Turner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-10 Sr. Abram Brock chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets.

North Laurel,26,18,26,20,90

Knox Central,11,27,29,19,86

North Laurel (90) – Sheppard 37, Davidson 26, Brock 10, Dotson 6, Sizemore 6, Harris 5.

Knox Central (86) – J. Turner 34, Mills 14, KT Turner 12, Brock 11, Pilarski 9, Ledford 6.

2022NLKCB

North Laurel vs. Knox Central (Boys)

Knox Central High School

Barbourville, KY

February 15, 2022

The 13^th Regions’ top two teams clashed tonight in a battle of the titans before a deafening crowd tonight for bragging rights in the region.  Knox Central was without the services of their outstanding big man 6-6 240 pound So. Gavin Chadwell and North Laurel had the disadvantage of playing before a loud, partisan crowd.  North Laurel captured a 90-86 decision in a game that lived up to its advanced billing.  North Laurel raced out to an early advantage and led 26-11 at the end of the first quarter.  However as expected Knox Central battled back and trailed 70-67 after three quarters.  Knox Central pulled to within 1; 75-74 mid way through the final stanza  but North Laurel hit their free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory.

North Laurel shot 47.3% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 12 of 15 free throws and pulled down 31 rebounds.  Knox Central shot 47.8% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 18 free throws and pulled down 43 rebounds.

6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 37 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws and 11 rebounds.  6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson added 28 points including five of six free throws and nine rebounds.  6-0 So. Brody Brock chipped in with 10 points. 

6-4 Sr. Jevonte Turner led Knox Central with 34 points including seven of nine free throws and 15 rebounds.  6-4 Sr. Isaac Mills added 14 points and 11 rebounds.  6-4 Jr. KT Turner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-10 Sr. Abram Brock chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets.

North Laurel,26,18,26,20,90

Knox Central,11,27,29,19,86

North Laurel (90) – Sheppard 37, Davidson 26, Brock 10, Dotson 6, Sizemore 6, Harris 5.

Knox Central (86) – J. Turner 34, Mills 14, KT Turner 12, Brock 11, Pilarski 9, Ledford 6.

2022CCMCB

Covington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 18, 2022

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Chandler Starks, 6-1 Jr. Kascyl McGillis, 6-8 Sr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-11 Jr. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-1 So. Brady Hussey.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-6 Jr. Trey Skaggs, 6-4 Sr. Will Hardin, 6-7 Sr. Robby Todd, 5-11 So. Parker Mullins, and 6-5 Jr. Jaylen Davis.

Covington Catholic defeated Madison Central by the score of 63-49…Covington Catholic shot 46.7% from the field including five of nine from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 16 of 17 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Madison Central shot 47.4% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

Evan Ipsaro led Covington Catholic with 17 points including six of six free throws, four rebounds, nine assists, and two steals.  Chandler Starks added 16 points including six of seven free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Mitchell Rylee recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds. 

Will Hardin led Madison Central with 20 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jaylen Davis added 11 points and two assists.  Robby Todd recorded eight points and two rebounds.  Trey Skaggs chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

Covington Catholic,14,13,20,16,63

Madison Central,8,16,15,10,49

Covington Catholic (63) – Starks 16, McGillis 8, Rylee 12, Ipsaro 17, Hussey 7, Wilson 3.

Madison Central (49) – Skaggs 7, Hardin 20, Todd 8, Mullins 3, Davis 11.

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

2022MCEJG

Madison Central vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

February 19, 2022

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-7 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader.  East Jessamine coach Steve Bridenbaugh countered with 5-5 Fr .Gabrielle Curtis, 5-5 Sr. Shaela Taylor, 5-11 Jr. Linzey Napier, 5-4 Jr. Reece Evans, and 5-4 Sr. Irma Hagins.

5-3 Fr. Lina Guerra threaded a pass to a driving Kessaney Melton for a basket at 5.3 seconds left in the game to give what proved to be the winning basket in an improbable 69-67 Madison Central comeback victory over East Jessamine.  Madison Central trailed by 17 points in the third quarter and trailed 50-36 after three quarters.  Madison Central rallied and outscored East Jessamine 33-17 in the final quarter.  The score was tied five times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 45.5% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 East Jessamine turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 39.3% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 16 of 28 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals.  Brittany Campbell added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.  Kessaney Melton recorded nine points including three of three free throws, and five rebounds.  5-7 So. Olivia Metcalfe chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws.  Nataya Strader and Eden Carter added seven and six points respectively.

5-9 Jr. Iesha Dean led East Jessamine with 19 points including five of eight free throws and 13 rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Jermyra Christian added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of eight free throws, seven rebounds, nine assists, and four steals.  Irma Hagins recorded 14 points including five of eight free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  5-7 So. Shelby Luong chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Madison Central,16,5,15,33,69

East Jessamine,13,24,13,17,67

Madison Central (69) – Hensley 21, Eden Carter 6, Melton 9, Bri. Campbell 12, Strader 7, Metcalfe 8, Freeman 3, Guerra 3.

East Jessamine (67) – Curtis 5, Taylor 0, Napier 0, Evans 0, Hagins 14, Dean 19, Christian 18, Luong 9, Y. Faulkner 2.

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

2022BCMSB

Bourbon County vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 18, 2022

Bourbon County coach Lamont Campbell started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Kaden Hilander, 6-0 Jr. Cortayvion Smith, 6-4 Sr. Sean Reece, 5-10 So. Layton Starks, and 5-11 Fr. Brad Robinson.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-3 So. Jay Rose, 6-2 Sr. Blake Simpson, 6-5 Sr. Nate Turner, 5-8 Fr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 So. Braden Hudson.

Madison Southern led by 15 points in the third quarter but Bourbon County cut the margin to 1; 57-56 with a little over a minute left in the game.  However Madison Southern closed the game on a 6-0 run to make the final score a 63-56 victory for Madison Southern.  Madison Southern shot 48% from the field including four of 22 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 20 Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 34% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 26 Madison Southern turnovers. 

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 29 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four steals.  Nate Turner added 10 points including six of six free throws and 10 rebounds.  6-5 Jr. Brett Erslan recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and two assists.  6-1 So. Zach Hudson chipped in with six points and five rebounds.  Braden Hudson added five points, two rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.

5-7 Jr. Todd Dumphord led Bourbon County with 15 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  6-0 Jr. Cain Flynn added 13 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds.  Layton Starks recorded 11 points including seven of 10 free throws, and five rebounds.  Cortayvion Smith chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Sean Reece added seven points and two rebounds.

Bourbon County,6,15,16,19,56

Madison Southern,16,14,18,15,63

Bourbon County (56) – Hilander 0, Smith 7, Reece 7, Starks 11, Robinson 2, Dumphord 15, Flynn 13, Martin 1.

Madison Southern (63) – Rose 29, Simpson 2, Turner 10, Nobbe 3, B. Hudson 5, Z. Hudson 6, Erslan 8.

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

2022SCMSG

Scott County vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 18, 2022

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Tyra Young, 5-6 Fr. Maleiyah Moore, 6-1 Sr. Kenady Tompkins, 5-4 Sr. Brianna Penney, and 5-6 Sr. Emma Price.  Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-11 Sr. Macie Daniels, 5-6 Sr. Morgan Flannery, 5-11 Jr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 8^th Grade Hadley French, and 5-5 Jr. Tara Wooten.

Scott County survived a double overtime marathon to win a gut-check 57-54 decision over Madison Southern.  There were 14 lead changes and 10 ties in this game.  The finish was improbable as Scott County lost Tyra Young, Kenady Tompkins, and Emma Price via the foul route.  There were players who stepped up to propel the Lady Cardinals to the win.  5-5 Jr. Kelsie Hall hit two big baskets down the stretch and Maleiyah Moore scored 12 of her 15 points in the two overtime periods.  Scott County shot 40% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 25% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 24 of 35 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Scott County turnovers.

Kenady Tompkins led Scott County with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and three steals.  Maleiyah Moore added 15 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  Tyra Young recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. 

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 19 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, and two steals.  Morgan Flannery added 12 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Macie Daniels recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

Scott County,8,10,9,11,9,10,57

Madison Southern,9,13,8,8,9,7,54

Scott County (57) – T. Young 10, M. Moore 15, Tompkins 22, Penney 0, Price 5, Hall 4, Mosby 1.

Madison Southern (54) – Daniels 10, Flannery 12, Moberly 0, French 19, Wooten 7, Carter 5, Estep1.

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

2022GCEJG

Great Crossing vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

February 15, 2022

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Sr. Leilia Custard, 6-0 Jr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 So. Olivia Tierney, and 5-8 Sr. Timothi Williams.  East Jessamine coach Steve Bridenbaugh countered with 5-6 Jr. Jermyra Christian, 5-6 Jr. Iesha Dean, 5-11 Jr. Linzey Napier, 5-4 Jr. Reece Evans, and 5-4 Sr. Irma Hagins.

Great Crossing rallied in the second half to defeat East Jessamine by the score of 58-50.  There were six ties and six lead changes in the game.  Great Crossing shot 39.1% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Warhawks connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight East Jessamine turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 27.9% from the field including six of 35 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Great Crossing turnovers.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 14 points including four of five free throws and eight rebounds.  Timothi Williams added 13 points including eight of 10 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.  Olivia Tierney recorded nine points and three rebounds.  Ava Schureman chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.  Leilia Custard added six points and five rebounds.

Jermyra Christian led East Jessamine with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four steals.  Irma Hagins added 15 points including three three point baskets.  Iesha Dean recorded seven points and 11 rebounds. 

Great Crossing,9,14,13,22,58

East Jessamine,13,13,9,15,50

Great Crossing (58) – Schureman 8, Custard 6, Barrett 14, Tierney 9, Williams 13, Turner 2, Ray 2, Harrison 2, A. Brown 2.

East Jessamine (50) – Christian 16, Dean 7, Napier 3, Evans 0, Hagins 15, Curtis 5, AY Faulkner 2, Luong 2.

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