Topic: Basketball
BB2023HCFDG
Henry Clay vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
December 12, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-3 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Maoberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-1 So. Mikalee Bennett, and 5-4 Jr. Kate Baker.
Henry Clay rallied from a 35-26 halftime deficit to defeat Frederick Douglass by the score of 71-65. The Lady Blue Devils made some free throws down the stretch and captured a couple of offensive rebounds off missed free throws to ensure the victory. Frederick Douglass’ Ayanna-Sarai Darrington was hampered by foul problems tonight and logged only 12:03 before fouling out. The score was tied four times and there were three lead changes in this game. Henry Clay shot 41.4% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 16 of 28 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 23 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 53.2% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers.
Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone added 17 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Timarri Miller recorded 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.
Jaylee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 22 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes added 17 points including three three point baskets, and two assists. Mikalee Bennett recorded 11 points and two rebounds. Amayah Maxwell chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington recorded six points and five rebounds.
Henry Clay,16,10,20,25,71
Frederick Douglass,21,14,17,13,65
Henry Clay (71) – Van Metre 3, Johnson 5, Nelson 2, Sutton 17, Miller 15, Stone 17, Waide 12.
Frederick Douglass (65) – Knowles 22, Maxwell 7, Darrington 6, Bennett 11, Baker 2, Rhodes 17.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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