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Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Tates Creek vs. Madison Central (Girls) January 30, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Tates Creek vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School
Lexington, KY
January 30, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-9 7th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-9 So. Jazlene Potter, 5-7 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-7 Sr. Chloe Byrd. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 7-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Sr. Olivia Metcalfe, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central trailed 29-25 at halftime, outscored Tates Creek 13-5 in the third quarter, and withstood a late rally for the victory. The score was tied seven times and there were seven lead changes in this game. Madison Central shot 38.9% from the field including four of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 26 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 37.5% from the field including six of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of 13 free throws, 11 rebounds, and five steals. Brittany Campbell added 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Eden Carter recorded six points, eight rebounds, and seven steals. Brooke Campbell chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added six points and three steals. Olivia Metcalfe recorded four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Jazlene Potter led Tates Creek with 14 points, four rebounds, and four steals. 5-4 Fr. Alexis Bazzell added 13 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Ashton Harris recorded eight points including six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Kaleigh Potts chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Jr. Miracle Morbley added four points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Tates Creek,10,19,5,16,50

Madison Central,13,12,13,18,56

Tates Creek (50) – Harris 8, Ellison 2, Potter 14, Potts 8, Byrd 0, Bazzell 13, Morbley 4, Williams 1.

Madison Central (56) – Carter 6, Metcalfe 0, Ridderikhoff 6, Bri. Campbell 12, Strader 26, Bro. Campbell 6.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Great Crossing vs. Lafayette (Girls) January 30, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Great Crossing vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
January 30, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Sr.Olivia Tierney, 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison, 5-3 8th Grade Kendall Kearney, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson. Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton countered with 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-5 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette trailed 45-39 early in the final quarter but rallied for a 55-53 victory over Great Crossing. The score was tied eight times and there were 10 lead changes in the game. Lafayette shot 45.8% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 41.7% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 10 Lafayette turnovers.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Abbey Popham added 18 points including five three point baskets, and three rebounds. Anna Clay Denton recorded nine points and seven assists.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 21 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Kennedy Harrison added 11 points and 17 rebounds. Kendall Kearney recorded eight points including two three point baskets and four assists. Ava Schureman chipped in with six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Great Crossing,12,14,15,12,53

Lafayette,11,15,13,16,55

Great Crossing (53) – Schureman 6, O. Tierney 21, Harrison 11, Kearney 8, Jaelle Henderson 0, Irondo 5, Carr 2.

Lafayette (55) – B. Combs 18, A. Combs 2, Nelson 4, Denton 9, Popham 18, Kelly 3, Wilson 1.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Monday, 29 January 2024
Lexington Catholic vs. Great Crossing (Boys) January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lexington Catholic vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Gary Moore Classic

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward, 6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner. (Rowan Williams and Miller Williams were not available tonight). Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-10 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing trailed 43-39 after three quarters but the Warhawks outscored Lexington Catholic 19-7 in the final quarter to earn a 58-50 victory. There were four lead changes and one tie in this game. Great Crossing shot 39.6% from the field including four of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 39.6% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 20 points, 19 rebounds, and seven blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Gage Richardson recorded nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and five assists.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Owen Kennedy added eight points including two three point baskets, and seven rebounds. John Reinhart recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

Lexington Catholic,8,18,17,7,50

Great Crossing,17,8,14,19,58

Lexington Catholic (50) – Doyle 19, Harward 3, Kennedy 8, Reinhart 8, Turner 5, Clements 3, Meagher 4.

Great Crossing (58) – Godfrey 4, Dawson III 16, Moreno 20, Burrell 6, Richardson 9, Warren 3.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Lexington Catholic vs. Berea (Girls) January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lexington Catholic vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea School
Berea, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-5 So. Josey Cox, and 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-7 Sr. Abigail Beard, 5-7 Sr. Sophie Brewer, 5-9 So. Kadence Stepp, 5-1 Sr. Maddy King, and 5-3 Sr. Miranda Thacker.

Berea led 22-12 in the second quarter and held on for a 37-34 victory over Lexington Catholic. Berea shot 30.3% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Pirates connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 26.9% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Berea turnovers.

Abigail Beard led Berea with 16 points including six of six free throws, and eight rebounds. Sophie Brewer added 11 points including six of six free throws and 10 rebounds. Kadence Stepp recorded four points, four rebounds, and two steals. Maddy King chipped in with three points, two rebounds, and five assists. Miranda Thacker added three points and three rebounds.

Lydia Kennedy led Lexington Catholic with 15 points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz added six points, four rebounds, and three steals. Marielle Sackleh recorded four points, six rebounds, and two steals. Josey Cox chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and three assists. Mary Hall added three points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Lexington Catholic,8,8,4,14,34

Berea,14,8,6,9,37

Lexington Catholic (34) – Kennedy 15, Hall 3, Sackleh 4, Cox 4, Russell 2, Bretz 6.

Berea (37) – Beard 16, Brewer 11, K. Stepp 4, King 3, Thacker 3.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Henry Clay vs. Notre Dame Academy (Girls) January 26, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Henry Clay vs. Notre Dame Academy (Girls)

Notre Dame Academy
Park Hills, KY
January 26, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Notre Dame Academy coach Kes Murphy countered with 5-10 Jr. Maya Lawrie, 5-8So. Addie Lawrie, 6-3 Jr. Sophia Gibson, 5-9 Jr. Kate Resing, and 5-10 So. Emma Holtzapfel.

Notre Dame Academy raced out to a 14-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 54-35 victory over Henry Clay. Notre Dame shot 42.9% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Pandas connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 36.6% from the field including one of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Notre Dame turnovers.

Emma Holtzapfel led Notre Dame Academy with 12 points on four three point baskets, and three rebounds. Sophia Gibson added 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-7 Fr. Amelia Stallard recorded nine points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Maya Lawrie chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Kate Resing recorded six points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 10 points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide added six points, three rebounds, and three assists. Lydia Van Metre recorded six points and two rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims chipped in with six points.

Henry Clay,4,14,9,8,35

Notre Dame Academy,14,14,13,13,54

Henry Clay (35) – Johnson 2, Van Metre 6, Nelson 1, Sutton 10, Miller 4, Waide 6, Sims 6.

Notre Dame Academy (54) – M. Lawrie 9, A. Lawrie 1, Gibson 11, Resing 6, Holtzapfel 12, Stallard 9, Young 2, Collins 2, Burden 2.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Girls) January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-10 Sr. Jackie Tishibangi, 5-6 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-10 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central outscored Lafayette 13-2 in the third quarter on their way to a 46-37 victory. The score was tied 20-20 at halftime and there were three ties and nine lead changes in this game. Madison Central shot 47.1% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 40.6% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on eight of 12 from the free throw line, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 11 points. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 10 points including four of six free throws, and two steals. Nataya Strader recorded seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. Eden Carter chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Brooke Campbell added six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

Abbey Popham led Lafayette with 13 points including three three point baskets. Tess Nelson added 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Belle Combs recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with four points, four rebounds, and six assists. Jackie Tishibangi added seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Lafayette,9,11,2,15,37

Madison Central,10,10,13,13,46

Lafayette (37) – Nelson 12, B. Combs 8, Tishibangi 0, Denton 4, Popham 13.

Madison Central (46) Bro. Campbell 6, Carter 6, Ridderikhoff 10, Bri. Campbell 11, Strader 7, Miles 3, Metcalfe 3.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Sunday, 28 January 2024
Lafayette vs. Tates Creek (Girls) January 26, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lafayette vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
January 26, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson. 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-6 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-8 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Fr. Jazlene Potter, 5-9 7th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-7 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-7 Jr. Miracle Morbley.

Tates Creek defeated Lafayette by the score of 58-45. Tates Creek shot 48.8% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 37.3% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 19 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and four steals. Ashton Harris added 16 points including seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kaleigh Potts recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Tess Nelson added 10 points including two three point baskets, and five steals. Abbey Popham recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Addison Combs chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

Lafayette,16,5,15,9,45

Tates Creek,17,10,19,12,58

Lafayette (45) – Nelson 10, A. Combs 6, B. Combs 17, Denton 0, Popham 8, Kelly 2, Tishibangi 2.

Tates Creek (58) – Harris 16, Potter 5, Ellison 3, Potts 13, Morbley 19, Baird 2.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Butler (Girls) 2024 Republic Bank LIT Championship January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Butler vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Championship

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Butler coach Candyce Wheeler started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-3 Sr. Ramiya White, 5-0 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Butler by the score of 55-24. Sacred Heart Academy shot 40.4% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 21 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 25.8% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on sevn of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 25 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Claire Russell added eight points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender recorded eight points, four rebounds, and three steals. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan chipped in with four points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Ramiya White led Butler with six points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Keziah Bradley added four points.

Butler,2,10,8,4,24

Sacred Heart Academy,10,10,23,12,55

Butler (24) – Knight 2, Patrick 0, White 6, Russell 3, Bradley 4, Alexander 4, Haskins 1, Gober 2, Robinson 2.

Sacred Heart Academy (55) – Johnson 25, Russell 8, Pelayo 2, Jordan 4, Bender 8, Kincaid 2, DeCamillis 2, Osting 2, Wolff 2.

All Tournament Team – Brynli Pernell (Simon Kenton), Destiny Jones (Central), Kyleigh Hall (Assumption), Ayanna Darrington (Frederick Douglass), Haylee Noel (Cooper), Liz Freihofer (Cooper), Teigh Yeast (George Rogers Clark), Jaileen Green (George Rogers Clark), Ramiya White (Butler), Mariah Knight (Butler), Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy), Bunny Daugherty Miss Defense Award Claire Russell (Sacred Heart Academy), Joyce Seymour Miss Offense Award ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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George Rogers Clark vs. Butler (Girls) Republic Bank LIT Semifinal January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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George Rogers Clark vs. Butler (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Semifinal

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones, 5-6 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-3 Sr. Ramiya White, 5-0 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley.

Butler captured a close 61-58 decision over George Rogers Clark, There were two lead changes and five ties in this game. Butler shot 52.6% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 36.2% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Butler turnovers.

Mariah Knight led Butler with 20 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Ramiya White added 19 points including six of six free throws, and six rebounds. Anieja Russell record eight points, two rebounds, and three assists. Keziah Bradley chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green led George Rogers Clark with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Teigh Yeast added 14 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kennedy Stamper recorded 10 points including six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Anaya Chestnut chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Khania Jones added six points and three rebounds.

George Rogers Clark,7,17,16,18,58

Butler,17,11,12,21,61

George Rogers Clark (58) – Tabor 0, Yeast 14, Jones 6, Stamper 10, A, Chestnut 7, Green 21.

Butler (61) – Knight 20, Patrick 2, White 19, Russell 8, Bradley 8, Haskins 2, Alexander 2.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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Cooper vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls) LIT Tournament Semifinal January 27, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Cooper vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Semifinal

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Logan Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Cooper by the score of 61-56 to advance to the championship game. The Valkyries led 55-35 in the final quarter but Cooper finished the game on a 21-6 run to narrow the margin. Sacred Heart shot 50% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 37% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on 16 of 27 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 21 points including eight of eight free throws, two assists, and three steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 13 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Claire Russell recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Angelina Pelayo chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Amirah “Tootie” Johnson added five points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals

Haylee Noel led Cooper with 19 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Palmer added 11 points, two rebounds, and four steals. Bella Deere recorded eight points, six rebounds, and five assists. Liz Freihofer chipped in with six points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Cooper,9,10,15,22,56

Sacred Heart Academy,21,14,13,13,61

Cooper (56) – Palmer 11, Deere 8, Freihofer 6, Alexander 5, Noel 19, Brissey 3, Scott 1,Thompson 3.

Sacred Heart Academy (61) – Johnson 13, Russell 8, Pelayo 8, Jordan 5, Bender 21, Frey 4, Howe 2.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.




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