Topic: Basketball
BB2024MCLCAB
Madison Central vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 9, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas, 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-1 Sr. Kenyatta Hardge, 6-5 So. Simon King, 5-11 So. Sam Spillman, and 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard.
Madison Central outscored Lexington Christian Academy 14-5 in the third quarter on their way to a 58-54 victory. There were eight lead changes and five ties in this game. Madison Central shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Indians connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 43.2% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Madison Central turnovers.
Cody Morrison led Madison Central with 16 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Tye Thomas added 14 points and 16 rebounds. Eli Steele recorded nine points, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 So. Will Richardson chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Landon Ray added six points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 15 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green added 14 points including five of five free throws. 6-8 Sr. Payton Mayhorn recorded nine points and three rebounds. Hagan Preston chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Sam Spillman added six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Kenyatta Hardge recorded six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Madison Central,15,13,14,16,58
Lexington Christian Academy,14,16,5,19,54
Madison Central (58) – Morrison 16, E. Steele 9, Thomas 14, Goatley 2, Ray 6, Richardson 7, C. Steele 4.
Lexington Christian Academy (54) – Preston 8, Hardge 0, King 2, Spillman 6, Howard 15, Green 14, Mayhorn 9.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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