2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Girls) Division I Class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Girls Basketball Championships DI Class 1A, 2A, 3A,& 4A
MTSU Murphy Center

Murfreesboro, TN

March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 9th

Bradley Central vs. Bartlett (Girls) (Class 4A Championship)

Bradley Central coach Jason Reuter started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Harmonie Ware, 6-0 So. Kimora Fields, 6-1 Jr. Tatianna Stovall, 5-4 Jr. Malia Wilcox, and 5-6 Jr. Avary Brewer. Bartlett coach Wesley Shappley countered with 6-1 Jr. Zoey Rixter, 5-8 Sr. Shamari Hamlett, 6-2 Jr. Dacarra Ward, 5-6 Sr. Morgan Williams, and 5-8 Sr. Carrington Jones.

Bradley Central defeated Bartlett by the score of 58-43. Bradley Central shot 37.5% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Bears connected on 26 of 33 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 13 Bartlett turnovers. Bartlett shot 35% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Bradley Central turnovers.

Harmonie Ware led Bradley Central with 29 points including 14 of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. Kimora Fields added 12 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Avary Brewer recorded seven points and three assists. Tatianna Stovall chipped in with six points. Malia Wilcox added four points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.

Carrington Jones led Bartlett with 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Zoey Rixter added nine points including five of eight free throws, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Dacarra Ward recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and one blocked shots. 6-2 So. Samiya Jones chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Illanis Rodriguez (Cleveland), Natalie Barnes (Coffee County), Laureen Hurst (Cleveland), Carrington Jones (Bartlett), Kimora Fields (Bradley Central), Samiya Jones (Bartlett), Tatianna Stovall (Bradley Central), Zoey Rixter (Bartlett), Avary Brewer (Bradley Central), Harmonie Ware (Bradley Central) (MVP).

Bradley Central - 14,17,12,15,58
Bartlett - 9,10,10,14,43

Bradley Central - (58) – Ware 29, Fields 12, Stovall 6, Wilcox 4, Brewer 7.
Bartlett - (43) – Rixter 9, Hamlett 3, Ward 8, Williams 3, Jones 13, Spates 2, Jones 5.

Pickett County vs. Moore County (Girls) (Class 1A Championship)

Pickett County coach Brent Smith started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Zoey Nicholas, 5-9 Jr. Emmy Lowe, 5-11 Jr. Callie Reeder, 5-4 Sr. Ella Keisling, and 5-6 Sr. Allie Amonett. Moore County coach Chad Spencer countered with Jr. Katie Fletcher, Jr. Madison Dingler, 6-0 Jr. Ellie Graham, Jr. Audrey Harder, and Jr. Anna Harder.

Pickett County defeated moore County by the score of 56-45. Pickett County shot 55.3% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Bobcats connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Moore County turnovers. Moore County shot 31.4% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc. The Raiderettes connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Pickett County turnovers.

Ella Keisling led Pickett County with 18 points including four three point baskets. Callie Reeder added 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emmy Lowe recorded 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Zoey Nicholas chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. 5-11 So. Addy Lowe added six points on two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

Jr. Emma Sazonov led Moore County with 13 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ellie Graham added 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Katie Fletcher recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Anna Harder chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Blair Baugus (Wayne County), Jacqueline Keating (Wayne County), Rayanna Fisher (Greenfield), Ellie Graham (Moore County), Madison Dingler (Moore County), Emmy Lowe (Pickett County), Zoey Nicholas (Pickett County), Katie Fletcher (Moore County), Ella Keisling (Pickett County), Callie Reeder (Pickett County) (MVP).

Pickett County - 11,12,21,12,56
Moore County - 6,5,19,15,45

Pickett County - (56) – Nicholas 5, E. Lowe 10, Reeder 12, Keisling 18, Amonett 4, Tompkins 1, A. Lowe 6.
Moore County - (45) – Fletcher 10, Dingler 2, Graham 12, Audrey Harder 0, Anna Harder 8, Sazonov 13.

Loretto vs. Gibson County (Girls) (Class 2A Championship)

Loretto coach Ashley Rutledge started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Emily Cozart, 5-10 Jr. Ally Weathers, 6-0 So. Jessie Chance, 5-8 Sr. Jenny Clifton, and 5-9 Fr. Ally Augustin. Gibson County coach Mitch Wilkins countered with 5-9 Sr. Micah Hart, 5-9 Jr. Georgia Lannom, 5-11 So. Sania Reaves, 5-4 So. A’kira Riding, and 5-8 Sr. Maya Turner.

Gibson County outscored Loretto 17-5 in the final quarter to earn a 49-37 victory and the championship. There were five ties and four lead changes in this game. Gibson County shot 47.1% from the field including six of nine from the three point line. The Pioneers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Loretto turnovers. Loretto shot 35.9% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Gibson County turnovers.

Micah Hart led Gibson County with 20 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and seven rebounds. A’kira Riding added 12 points including two three point baskets, and two assists. Sania Reaves recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Georgia Lannom chipped in with eight points. Six rebounds, and two assists.

Ally Weathers led Loretto with 15 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals. 5-6 Jr. Libby Sanders added six points on two three point baskets. Ally Augustin recorded six points. Emily Cozart chipped in with five points, three rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.

All Tournament Team – Molly Masingale (McMinn Central), Reese Beaty (York Institute), Maddy Newman (Gatlinburg-Pittman), A’kira Riding (Gibson County), Ally Augustin (Loretto), Sania Reaves (Gibson County), Ally Weathers (Loretto), Emily Cozart (Loretto), Micah Hart (Gibson County) (MVP), Georgia Lannom (Gibson County).

Loretto - 7,14,11,5,37
Gibson County - 11,6,15,17,49

Loretto - (37) – Cozart 5, A, Weathers 15, Chance 2, Clifton 1, Augustin 6, Sanders 6, Weathers 2.
Gibson County - (49) – Hart 20, Lannom 8, Reaves 8, Riding 12, Turner 1.

Upperman vs. Dyersburg (Girls) (Class 3A Championship)

Upperman coach Dana McWilliams started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Taylor Dolente, 5-7 So. Gracie Butler, 5-11 Sr. Bella Stiles, 5-5 Sr. Isabella Mullins, and 5-6 Sr. Gracie Hamilton. Dyersburg coach Tim Strayhorn countered with 5-8 Sr. Kalli Maclin, 5-7 So. Chelby Jordan, 5-8 Sr. Netala Dixon, 5-5 Fr. Kayleigh Strayhorn, and 5-7 Jr. Joya Crawford.

Dyersburg eked out qa 41-39 victory over Upperman. There were nine lead changes in this game. Dyersburg shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Trogans connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Upperman turnovers. Upperman shot 51.7% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Bees connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored four points off three Dyersburg turnovers.

Kayleigh Strayhorn led Dyersburg with 14 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Joya Crawford added 10 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Chelby Jordan recorded seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Netala Dixon chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Gracie Butler led Upperman with 15 points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Isabella Mullins added 11 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Taylor Dolente recorded six points on two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Hallie Allen (South Gibson), Karmine Carmichael (Cocke County), Gracie Butler (Upperman), Kayleigh Strayhorn (Dyersburg), Gracie Hamilton (Upperman), Netala Dixon (Dyersburg), Taylor Dolente (Upperman), Joya Crawford (Dyersburg) (MVP), Isabella Mullins (Upperman), Chelby Jordan (Dyersburg).

Upperman - 11,6,14,8,39
Dyersburg - 7,11,12,11,41

Upperman - (39) – Dolente 6, Butler 15, Stiles 2, Mullins 11, Hamilton 0, South 3, Harrell 2.
Dyersburg - (41) – Maclin 4, Jordan 7, Dixon 6, Strayhorn 14, Crawford 10.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing the tournament information for all of their events.

 

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.

2024 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Girls Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A. & 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Chick-fil-A Girls State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, WV
March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

Lewis County vs. Nitro (Girls) (Class 3A Championship)

Lewis County coach Joe Nichols started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ella Pinkney, 5-8 Fr. Alexis Piggie, 5-9 Jr. Bryn Hunt, 5-2 So. Payten Goodwin, and 5-5 Sr. Kenna Maxwell. Nitro coach Pat Jones countered with 5-7 Jr. Ava Edwards, Sr. Hailey Newsome, 5-11 Jr. Natalie Smith, 5-1 Fr. Mika Adams, and 5-6 Fr. Brooklyn Cawley.

Nitro outscored Lewis County 18-9 in the final quarter to earn a 47-39 victory. There were four ties and lead changes in the game. Nitro shot 38.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Lewis County turnovers. Lewis County shot 28.6% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc. The Minute Maids connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Nitro turnovers.

Natalie Smith led Nitro with 17 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Brooklyn Cawley added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three rebounds. Hailey Newsome recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Ella Pinkney led Lewis County with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Kenna Maxwell added 12 points on four three point baskets. Payten Goodwin recorded four points and 10 rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Emma Pinkney chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Lewis County - 3,12,15,9,39
Nitro - 8,7,14,18,47

Lewis County - (39) – Ella Pinkney 16, Piggie 0, Hunt 3, Goodwin 4, Maxwell 12, Emma Pinkney 4.
Nitro - (47) – Edwards 5, Newsome 9, Smith 17, Adams 4, Cawley 12.

Morgantown vs. Wheeling Park (Girls) (Class 4A Championship)

Morgantown coach Doug Goodwin started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Sofia Wassick, 5-8 Jr. Sadaya Jones, 5-10 Jr. Lucie Hatcher, 5-4 Fr. Kayli Kellogg, and 5-8 Sr. Paige Smith. Wheeling Park coach Ryan Long countered with 5-8 Jr. Alexis Bordas, 5-6 So. Seneca Heller, 5-11 Sr. Jillian Huffman, 5-6 Sr. Natalie Daugherty, and 5-6 Jr. Lala Woods.

Wheeling Park led 29-28 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 65-51 victory over Morgantown. There were two ties and six lead changes in the game. Wheeling Park shot 50% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Patriots connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Morgantown turnovers. Morgantown shot 34.5% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Mohigans connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Wheeling Park turnovers.

Alexis Bordas led Wheeling Park with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Natalie Daugherty added 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Jillian Huffman recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Lala Woods chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Kayli Kellogg led Morgantown with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Sofia Wassick added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Paige Smith recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Morgantown - 7,21,13,10,51
Wheeling Park - 13,16,17,19,65

Morgantown - (51) – Wassick 12, Jones 4, Hatcher 4, Kellogg 22, Smith 5, Paulsen 4.
Wheeling Park - (65) – Bordas 22, Heller 5, Huffman 8, Daugherty 19, Woods 8, Delk 3.

Williamstown vs. Wyoming East (Girls) (Class 2A Championship)

Williamstown coach Fred Sauro started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Arissa Burt, 5-9 Sr. Riley Landis, 6-2 Jr. Faith Pickens, 5-1 Fr. Quinn Bunch, and 5-8 Jr. Annabelle Haught. Wyoming East coach Ryan Davidson countered with 5-9 Sr. Madison Clark, 5-8 So. Abi Baker, 5-10 Jr. Alivia Monroe, 5-5 So. Kyndal Lusk, and 5-7 Jr. Cadee Blackburn.

Wyoming East trailed 34-31 after three quarters but outscored Williamstown 15-8 in the final quarter to earn a 46-42 victory. The score was tied five times and there were three lead changes in this game. Wyoming East shot 43.2% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Warriors connected on five of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Williamstown turnovers. Williamstown shot 31.7% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Wyoming East turnovers.

Cadee Blackburn led Wyoming East with 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four steals. Madison Clark added 12 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. Alivia Monroe recorded eight points and six rebounds. Abi Baker chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and five steals.

Faith Pickens led Williamstown with 12 points including six of six free throws, and 16 rebounds. Riley Landis added 10 points including six of six free throws. Annabelle Haught recorded eight points and six rebounds. Arissa Burt chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Williamstown - 8,11,15,8,42
Wyoming East - 9,9,13,15,46

Williamstown - (42) – Burt 7, Landis 10, Pickens 12, Bunch 0, Haught 8, Miller 5.
Wyoming East - (46) – Clark 12, Baker 7, Monroe 8, Lusk 0, Blackburn 17, Cameron 2.

Gilmer County vs. Cameron (Girls) (Class A Championship)

Gilmer County coach Amy Chapman started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Lena Frymier, 5-5 Sr. Stevie Starsick, 6-4 So. Ava Dobbins, 5-2 Jr. Allie Ellyson, and 5-4 Sr. Bayley Frashure. Cameron coach Holly Pettit countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashlee Dobbs, 5-7 Jr. Maci Neely, 6-2 Sr. Ashlynn Van Tassell, 5-5 Sr. Kenzie Clutter, and 5-5 Sr. Emilee Dobbs.

Cameron raced out to a 29-14 halftime lead and withstood a big rally by Gilmer in the third quarter to earn a 50-43 victory. Cameron shot 33.3% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Dragons connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Gilmer County turnovers. Gilmer County shot 34.6% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Titans connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Cameron turnovers.

Kenzie Clutter led Cameron with 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Ashlynn Van Tassell added 14 points including six of eight free throws, 19 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Maci Neely recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Emilee Dobbs chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Allie Ellyson led Gilmer County with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Ava Dobbins added 10 points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots. Bayley Frashure recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Lena Frymier chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Gilmer County - 10,4,21,8,43
Cameron - 14,15,10,11,50

Gilmer County - (43) – Frymier 6, Starsick 0, A. Dobbins 10, Ellyson 20, Frashure 7.
Cameron - (50) – A. Dobbs 3, Neely 11, Tassell 14, Clutter 16, E. Dobbs 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WVSSAC for providing the comprehensive and up-to-date info about their athletic events.

 

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.

2024 IHSA (Illinois) Boys Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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OSF Healthcare IHSA (Illinois) Boys State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

State Farm Center Champaign-Urbana IL
March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 9^th

West Central High School vs. Meridian (Boys) (Class 1A Championship)

West Central coach Ryan Sichting started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Zack Evans, 6-2 Jr. Carson Brown, 6-4 Sr. Chance Little, 6-0 So. Ryker Ford, and 6-0 Sr. Mason Berry. Meridian coach David Davis countered with 6-2 Sr. Will Thurston, 6-2 Sr. Cole Kaufman, 6-3 Fr. Antonio Flenoid, 5-8 So. Javionne Ranson, and 5-8 Jr. Shamar Easley.

West Central led 16-7 after the first quarter on their way to a 62-43 victory over Meridian. West Central shot 53.3% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Cougars connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Meridian turnovers. Meridian shot 34.6% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 24 West Central turnovers.

Zack Evans led West Central with 27 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Chance Little added 19 points including seven of 10 free throws, and six rebounds. Mason Berry recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Antonio Flenoid led Meridian with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Javionne Ranson added eight points, two rebounds, and six steals. Will Thurston recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two steals. Cole Kaufman chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and three steals.

West Central High School - 16,17,16,13,62
Meridian- 7,12,16,8,43

West Central High School - (62) – Evans 27, Brown 2, Little 19, Ford 0, Berry 13, Sievers 1.
Meridian – (43) – Thurston 8, Kaufman 7, Flenoid 13, Ranson 8, Easley 0, Johnson 3, Woodson 4.

Benton vs. Wendell Phillips Academy (Boys) (Class 2A Championship)

Benton coach Ron Winemiller started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Evan Munoz, 6-2 Jr. Kyle Thomas, 6-8 Jr. Docker Tedeschi, 6-0 Jr. Grant Owens, and 6-1 Sr. Isaac Billington. Wendell Phillips coach Paris Martin countered with 6-4 Jr. Phoenix Childs, 6-2 Jr. Lawrence Horton, 6-6 So. Claude Mpouma, 5-9 Jr. Amari Edwards, and 5-10 Sr. Michael White.

Wendell Phillips defeated Benton by the score of 54-47. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changed in this game. Wendell Phillips shot 40.4% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Benton turnovers. Benton shot 43.5% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Rangers connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Wendell Phillips turnovers.

Lawrence Horton led Wendell Phillips with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Phoenix Childs added 13 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amari Edwards recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Sr. Elijah Harris chipped in with nine points and four rebounds. Claude Mpouma recorded seven points and six rebounds.

Isaac Billington led Benton with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Evan Munoz added 11 points and two rebounds. Docker Tedeschi recorded seven points, 10 rebounds, six assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Kyle Thomas chipped in with six points and six rebounds. Grant Owens recorded four points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Benton - 10,14,12,11,47
Wendell Phillips Academy - 14,13,10,17,54

Benton - (47) – Munoz 11, Thomas 6, Tedeschi 7, Owens 4, Billington 19.
Wendell Phillips Academy - (54) – Childs 13, Horton 13, Mpouma 7, Edwards 12, White 0, Harris 9.

DePaul College Prep vs. Mt. Carmel (Boys) (Class 3A Championship)

DePaul College Prep coach Tom Kleinschmidt started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Rashaun Porter, 6-2 Sr. PJ Chambers, 6-7 Sr. Jaylan McElroy, 6-2 Jr. Makai Kvamme, and 6-2 Jr. Rob Walls. Mt. Carmel coach Phil Segroves countered with 6-6 Sr. Angelo Ciaravino, 6-2 Jr. Cameron Thomas, 6-7 Sr. Christian Uremovich, 6-1 So. Noah Mister, and 6-2 Jr. Grant Best.

DePaul College Prep took a 15-7 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 49-41 victory over Mt. Carmel. DePaul College Prep shot 51.7% from the field including three of four from the three point line. The Rams connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Mt. Carmel turnovers. Mt. Carmel shot 40.5% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Caravan connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 DePaul College Prep turnovers.

Makai Kvamme led DePaul College Prep with 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Rob Walls added 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists. PJ Chambers recorded eight points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Jaylan McElroy chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Rashaun Porter added five points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Angelo Ciaravino led Mt. Carmel with 24 points including six three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Noah Mister added seven points. 6-5 Sr. Lee Marks recorded four points, three rebounds, and two assists.

DePaul College Prep - 15,9,5,20,49
Mt. Carmel - 7,5,11,18,41

DePaul College Prep - (49) – Porter 5, Chambers 8, McElroy 8, Kvamme 18, Walls 10.
Mt. Carmel - (41) – Ciaravino 24, Thomas 2, Uremovich 2, Mister 7, Best 2, Marks 4.

Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Normal Community (Boys) (Class 4A Championship)

Homewood-Flossmoor coach Jamere Dismukes started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Bryce Heard, 6-3 Sr. Carson Brownfield, 6-8 Sr. Donald Hagemaster, 5-9 Jr. Jayden Tyler, and 6-0 Sr. Gianni Cobb. Normal Community coach Dave Witzig countered with 6-8 Sr. Noah Cleveland, 6-6 Sr. Nico Newsome, 6-10 Sr. Jaheem Webber, 6-4 Sr. Braylon Roman, and 6-4 Sr. Dexter Niekamp.

Honewood-Flossmoor defeated Normal Community by the scored of 60-48. There were two ties and four lead changes in the game. Homewood-Flossmoor shot 40.4% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Vikings connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Normal Community turnovers. Normal Community shot 35.2% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Iron Men connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Homewood-Flossmoor turnovers.

Bryce Heard led Homewood-Flossmoor with 21 points including three three point baskets, six of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Jayden Tyler added 15 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. Carson Brownfield recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gianni Cobb chipped in with eight points and two assists.

Braylon Roman led Normal Community with 18 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Noah Cleveland added 13 points, 11 rebounds, one blocked shot, and two steals. 6-1 Jr. Conner Smith recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Homewood-Flossmoor - 21,10,16,13,60
Normal Community - 16,7,16,9,48

Homewood-Flossmoor - (60) – Heard 21, Brownfield 12, Hagemaster 4, Tyler 15, Cobb 8.
Normal Community - (48) – Cleveland 13, Newsome 5, Webber 2, Roman 18, Niekamp 0, Smith 8, Walker 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for providing comprehensive info both pre-event and post-event on their events.

 

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.

42nd District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-28 March 1st, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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42^nd District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY
February 26-28 Match 1^st , 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Sayre vs. Scott County (Girls)

Sayre coach Eric Kinder started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lauren Miller, 5-6 So. Kathryn Kinder, 5-10 So. Lucie Pitman, 5-6 Sr. Toko Ashida, and 5-6 Sr. Juliette Longbottom. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Jr. Allison Mosby, 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry.

Scott County raced out to a 19-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-25 victory over Sayre, Scott County shot 36.9% from the field including one of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 23 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 19.5% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Spartans connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

5-7 Jr. Nmya Summers led Scott County with 15 points and two rebounds. Kaylen Perry added 14 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Allison Mosby recorded eight points including four of four free throws, and two rebounds. 5-7 So. Dymon Percell chipped in with six points, two blocked shots, and four steals. 5-8 So. Jessica Horn recorded four points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Kathryn Kinder led Sayre with eight points, four rebounds, and three steals. Juliette Longbottom added eight points and three rebounds. Lucie Pitman recorded three points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Sayre - 2,7,8,8,25
Scott County - 19,15,25,6,65

Sayre - (25) – Miller 2, Kinder 8, Pitman 3, Ashida 2, Longbottom 8, Rubin 2.
Scott County - (65) – A. Mosby 8, Moore 3, Young 5, Banner 4, Perry 14, Horn 4, Summers 15, Risher 2, Hamilton 4, Percell 6.

Scott County vs. Sayre (Boys)

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Ben Glenn, 6-1 Jr. Tristan Christopher, 6-5 Jr. Preston Luckett, 5-7 Jr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Owens. Sayre coach Robert Goodman countered with 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor, 5-8 Sr. Noah Gallagher, and 5-11 Jr. Luke Pennington.

Sayre defeated Scott County by the score of 55-46. There were five lead changes and two ties in this game. Sayre shot 41.9% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 43.6% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Sayre turnovers.

Ian Reesor led Sayre with 16 points including four of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Brock Coffman added 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Chase Parker recorded 12 points including six of nine free throws, and three rebounds. Luke Pennington chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, three assists, and two steals.

Ben Glenn led Scott County with 14 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Tristan Christopher added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Xyier Wray recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Scott County - 13,12,5,16,46
Sayre - 17,12,12,14,55

Scott County - (46) – Glenn 14, Christopher 13. Luckett 2, Wray 7, H. Owens 3, Grimes 2, Washburn 1, A. Owens 4.
Sayre - (55) – Parker 12, Coffman 13, Reesor 16, Gallagher 2, Pennington 6, Berger 5, Jones 1.

February 27^th

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore, 5-7 Jr. Nmya Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Anayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 84-48. Frederick Douglass shot 42.9% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 26 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 28.8% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 17 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including six of six free throws, 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and five steals. Niah Rhodes added 16 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. 5-5 So. Raegan Gregonis recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Kate Baker chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Jaylee Knowles added six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 12 points including five of five free throws, and five rebounds. Nmya Summers added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Kaylen Perry recorded six points and four steals.

Scott County - 15,8,13,12,48
Frederick Douglass - 23,27,21,13,84

Scott County - (48) – Moore 12, Summers 10, Young 3, Banner 3, Perry 6, M. Mosby 2, Percell 2, A. Mosby 4, Horn 2, Cobbins 4.
Frederick Douglass - (84) – Knowles 6, Maxwell 4, Darrington 26, Baker 8, Rhodes 16, Gregonis 10, Okorley 4, Bennett 2, King 3, Atkins 5.

Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Sayre coach Robert Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor, 5-8 Sr. Noah Gallagher, and 5-11 Jr. Luke Pennington. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Jr. Rashaad Faulkner, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens.

Bryan Station defeated Sayre by the score of 58-51. The score was tied three times and there were nine lead changes in this game. Bryan Station shot 51.1% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Sayre turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 20 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Taeshawn Adams added 17 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots. Felix Gonzalez recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Daeveon Adams chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Brock Coffman led Sayre with 19 points including two three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Ian Reesor added 17 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Chase Parker recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

Sayre - 12,9,17,13,51
Bryan Station - 10,16,12,20.58

Sayre - (51) – Parker 10, Coffman 19, Reesor 17, Gallagher 3, Pennington 2.
Bryan Station - (58) – D. Adams 6, T. Adams 17, Gonzalez 6, Faulkner 2, Owens 20, Richmond 5, Carpenter 2.

February 28^th

Bryan Station vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Alondra Gonzalez Perez, 5-7 So. Akiyah Wade, 5-11 Sr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-4 Sr. Chloe Do, and 5-6 So. Elayna Ward. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller.

Henry Clay raced out to a 20-4 first quarter on their way to a 59-33 victory over Bryan Station. Henry Clay shot 42.9% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 21 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 25.6% from the field including one of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 18 points including 10 of 11 free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lydia Van Metre added 14 points including four three point baskets, and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Allison Stone chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and seven steals.

Akiyah Wade led Bryan Station with 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Kailyn Gentry added 13 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bryan Station - 4,12,4,13,33
Henry Clay - 20,16,12,11,59

Bryan Station - (33) – Perez 3, Wade 14, Gentry 13, Do 1, Ward 0, Smith 2.
Henry Clay - (59) – Stone 8, Van Metre 14, Nelson 4, Sutton 11, Miller 18, Sims 4.

Frederick Douglass vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 So. Jackson Stephan, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Stephan, 6-5 Jr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Jr. Kayson Brown, and 6-1 Jr. AJ Dixon.

Frederick Douglass defeated Henry Clay by the score of 54-49. Frederick Douglass shot 45.5% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 43.5% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Aveion Chenault added 15 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. DeMarcus Surratt recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-10 Fr. Dakari Talbert chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Logan Busson recorded five points and five rebounds.

Jackson Stephan led Henry Clay with 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Kayson Brown added 10 points, three rebounds, and four assists. Hassan Bush recorded 10 points and three rebounds. Isaiah Stephan chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and five rebounds. AJ Dixon recorded six points and five rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 13,10,13,18,54
Henry Clay - 8,11,14,16,49

Frederick Douglass - (54) – Boone 17, Chenault 15, Surratt 8, Wright 0, Busson 5, Talbert 7, Mitchell 2.
Henry Clay - (49) – J. Stephan 17, I. Stephan 6, Bush 10, Brown 10, Dixon 6.

March 1st

Henry Clay vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Championship)

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Anayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass pulled away in the second half to defeat Henry Clay by the score of 61-50. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 32.6% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 27 of 38 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 32.7% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 15 points including 11 of 12 free throws, 17 rebounds, four blocked shots, and four steals. Jaylee Knowles added 15 points including seven of 16 free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. Niah Rhodes recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Kate Baker chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 15 points including three three point baskets, and six of eight free throws. Lydia Van Metre added 11 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.5-9 Jr. Amari Sims recorded eight points and three rebounds. Ariyanna Sutton chipped in with two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Henry Clay - 11,16,15,8,50
Frederick Douglass - 15,15,19,12,61

Henry Clay - (50) – Stone 3, Van Metre 11, Nelson 2, Sutton 2, Miller 15, Sims 8, Jeffers 4, Waide 5.
Frederick Douglass - (61) – Knowles 15, Maxwell 0, Darrington 15, Baker 11, Rhodes 12, Gregonis 2, Bennett 4, King 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. Bryan Station (Boys) (Championship)

Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Jr. Rashaad Faulkner, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens.

Frederick Douglass defeated Bryan Station by the score of 64-55. Frederick Douglass shot 48.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. Tjhe Broncos connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 35.2% from the field including 10 of 28 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Aveion Chenault led Frederick Douglass with 17 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and four assists. Armelo Boone added 14 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Logan Busson chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 14 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. Taeshawn Adams added eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Sr. Matthew Golinski recorded eight points including two three point baskets. 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 11,15,20,18,64
Bryan Station - 8,11,14,22,55

Frederick Douglass - (64) – Chenault 17, Boone 14, Surratt 14, Wright 3, Busson 9, Mitchell 3, Talbert 4.
Bryan Station - (55) – D. Adams 5, T. Adams 8, Gonzalez 2, Faulkner 3, Owens 14, Gerton 2, Carpenter 6, Golinski 8, Axsom 4, Ashford 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

2024 IHSA (Illinois) Girls Basketball Championships 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 2, 2024
Topic: Basketball

2024BBIHSAG

2024 IHSA (Illinois) Girls State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

CEFCU Arena Normal, IL
March 2, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 2nd

Okawville vs. Illini Bluffs Class 1A Championship

Okawville coach Haylee Bowers started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Alayna Kraus, 5-7 Sr. Adysen Harre, 5-8 So. Caroline Tepe, 5-6 Sr. Madisyn Wienstroer, and 5-7 Sr. Raelyn Obermeier. Illini Bluffs coach Jim Belville countered with 5-10 Sr. Marissa Robertson, 5-10 Sr. Lily Luczkowiak, 6-0 Sr. Reese Cruit, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Buchen, and 5-6 Sr. Annabelle Fortin.

Okawville outscored Ilini Bluffs 17-6 in the third quarter to take control on their way to a 48-36 victory. Okawville shot 42.4% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Illini Bluffs turnovers. Illini Bluffs shot 44.4% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Okawville turnovers.

Alayna Kraus led Okawville with 33 points including two three point baskets, 13 of 14 free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Caroline Tepe added six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Madisyn Wienstroer recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Annabelle Fortin led Illini Bluffs with 13 points including three three point baskets, and two rebounds. Lily Luczkowiak added 12 points and nine rebounds. 5-11 So. Chloe Eeten recorded four points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Okawville - 5,9,17,17,48
Illini Bluffs - 10,5,6,15,36

Okawville - (48) – Kraus 33, Harre 2, Tepe 6, Wienstroer 4, Obermeier 3.
Illini Bluffs - (36) – Robertson 0, Luczkowiak 12, Cruit 4, Buchen 0, Fortin 13, Eeten 4, Davis 3.

Nashville vs. Peoria (Notre Dame) Class 2A Championship

Nashville coach Dempsey White started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Samantha Brinkmann, 5-9 Fr. Avery Reeder, 5-11 Fr. Summer Brinkmann, 5-9 Fr. Makayla Gajewski, and 5-10 So. Emma Behrmann. Notre Dame coach Layne Langholf countered with 5-11 Jr. Kaitlin Cassidy, 5-6 Jr. Julia Mingus, 6-1 So. Lexi Baer, 5-7 Sr. Mya Wardle, and 5-9 Fr. Emy Wardle.

Emy Wardle hit a runner with 1.3 seconds left on the clock to give Notre Dame a 48-46 victory over Nashville. There were five ties and four lead changes in this game. Notre Dame shot 48.5% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Irish connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Nashville turnovers. Nashville shot 53.3% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Hornettes connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off six Notre Dame turnovers.

Emy Wardle led Notre Dame with 18 points including six of nine free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mya Wardle added 10 points including three of four free throws, and two assists. Kaitlin Cassidy recorded nine points and four rebounds. Julia Mingus chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two steals.

Emma Behrmann led Nashville with 14 points including three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Samantha Brinkmann added 12 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Summer Brinkmann recorded nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-3 Sr. Abby Knepp chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Makayla Gajewski recorded five points and five rebounds.

Nashville - 14,10,10,12,46
Peoria (Notre Dame) - 17,9,15,7,48

Nashville - (46) – Sa, Brinkmann 12, Reeder 0, Su. Brinkmann 9, Gajewski 5, Behrmann 14, Knepp 6.
Peoria (Notre Dame) - (48) – Cassidy 9, Mingus 8, Baer 3, M. Wardle 10, E. Wardle 18.

Lincoln vs. Chatham (Glenwood) Class 3A Championship

Lincoln coach Taylor Rohrer started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Becca Heitzig, 5-8 Sr. Tori Geriets, 5-9 Sr. Kloe Froebe, 5-6 Sr. Taryn Stoltzenburg, and 5-6 Sr. Jenna Bowman. Glenwood coach Alyssa Riley countered with 5-9 Sr. Makenna Yeager, 5-7 Fr. Ava Bobb, 6-0 Fr. Alexis Neumann, 5-4 Sr. Karley Hawkins, and 5-6 Jr. Katelyn Lehnen.

Lincoln defeated Glenwood 60-44 to finish the season at 38-0. Lincoln raced out to a 26-6 first quarter lead and was never threatened in this game. Lincoln shot 58.3% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Rail Splitters connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Glenwood turnovers. Glenwood shot 45.9% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc. The Titans connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Lincoln turnovers.

Kloe Froebe led Lincoln with 36 points including 14 of 19 free throws, five rebounds, six assists, one blocked shot, and four steals. Becca Heitzig added 13 points and five rebounds.

Alex Neumann led Glenwood with 15 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and one blocked shot. Makenna Yeager added nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-7 Jr. Rowann Law recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Katelyn Lehnen chipped in with six points and two assists.

Lincoln - 26,8,13,13,60
Chatham (Glenwood) - 6,11,17,10, 44

Lincoln - (60) – Heitzig 13, Geriets 0, Froebe 36, Stoltzenburg 5, Bowman 3, Whiteman 1, Clark 2.
Chatham (Glenwood) - (44) – Yeager 9, Bobb 0, Neumann 15, Hawkins 0, Lehnen 6, Diamond 3, Law 8, Gilmore 3.

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) vs. LaGrange Park (Nazareth) Class 4A Championship

Loyola Academy coach Jeremy Schbenecker started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Julia Gamboa, 5-8 Sr. Paige Engels, 5-8 Sr. Kelsey Langston, 5-6 So. Clare Weasler, and 5-6 Sr. Aubrey Galvan. Nazareth coach Eddie Stritzell countered with 6-1 Sr. Danielle Scully, 6-0 Sr. Olivia Austin, 6-1 So. Stella Sakalas, 5-7 Sr. Mary Bridget Wilson, and 5-9 Sr. Amalia Dray.

Loyola Academy trailed Nazareth 25-17 at halftime but outscored the Roadrunners 15-2 in the third quarter on their way to a 44-40 victory. Loyola Academy finished the season at 38-0. Loyola Academy shot 42.4% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Ramblers connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Nazareth turnovers. Nazareth shot 51.6% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Roadrunners connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Loyola Academy turnovers.

Paige Engels led Loyola Academy with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Aubrey Galvan added 15 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kelsey Langston recorded seven points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

Olivia Austin led Nazareth with 16 points on seven of eight field goals and two of two free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Stella Sakalas added 16 points including three of three free throws, and three rebounds. Danielle Scully recorded two points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) - 11,6,15,12,44
LaGrange Park (Nazareth) - 15,10,2,13,40

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) - (44) – Gamboa 0, Engels 17, Langston 7, Weasler 2, Galvan 15, Mackie 3.
LaGrange Park (Nazareth) - (40) – Scully 2, Austin 16, Sakalas 16, Wilson 3, Dray 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for providing the up-to-date results and statistics for all their events.

 

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.

2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships Division II A & AA (Boys & Girls) March 2, 2024
Topic: Basketball

BB2024TSSAAD2

2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships
Division II Class A & AA (Boys & Girls)

Hooper Eblen Center Tennessee Tech University Cookeville TN

March 2, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 2nd

Knoxville Webb vs. Knoxville Catholic (Girls) Division II Class AA (Championship)

Knoxville Webb coach Greg Hernandez started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Brooklyn Bush, 5-8 So. Meeyah Green, 6-1 8^th Grade Kyndall Mays, 5-4 Sr. Katelyn Overton, and 5-6 Fr. Cailyn Taylor. Knoxville Catholic coach Travis Mains countered with 5-11 Jr. Amaya Redd, 5-10 Jr. Margaret Frana, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Krueger, 5-10 Jr. Tinsley Walker, and 5-10 Sr. Sydney Mains.

Knoxville Catholic defeated Knoxville Webb 53-39 to capture back to back championships but it did not come easy. Catholic star Sydney Mains was hampered by foul woes today as she was whistled for her fourth foul with 4:51 remaining in the third quarter but her teammates came up big. Knoxville Catholic shot 53.6% from the field including seven of 13 from the three point line. The Fighting Irish connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Knoxville Webb turnovers. Knoxville Webb shot 28.6% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Knoxville Catholic turnovers.

Amaya Redd led Knoxville Catholic with 17 points including nine of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. Sydney Mains added 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Tinsley Walker recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Caroline Krueger chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two steals. Margaret Frana added four points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Meeyah Green led Knoxville Webb with 12 points including three of three free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Kyndall Mays added eight points and two rebounds. Katelyn Overton recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

All Tournament Team – Lily Morrow (CPA), Kora Johnson (The Webb School), Meeyah Green (Knoxville Webb), Kyndall Mays (Knoxville Webb), Tinsley Walker (Knoxville Catholic), Amaya Redd (Knoxville Catholic), and Sydney Mains (Knoxville Catholic) (MVP).

Knoxville Webb - 9,11,9,10,39
Knoxville Catholic - 12,15,9,17,53

Knoxville Webb - (39) – Bush 4, M. Green 12, Mays 8, Overton 7, Taylor 5, A, Green 3.
Knoxville Catholic - (53) – Redd 17, Frana 4, Krueger 4, Walker 9, Mains 16, English 3.

Briarcrest Christian School vs. Brentwood Academy (Boys) Division II Class AA (Championship)

Briarcrest Christian School coach John Harrington started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jackson Grisham, 6-5 Sr. Braden Bryan, 6-7 So. Fred Smith, 6-1 Sr. Connor Mancell, and 6-2 Sr. Cooper Haynes. Brentwood Academy coach Andy Blackston countered with So. Jeromy Davis, 6-5 Jr. George MacIntyre, 6-6 Jr. Justin Stewart, 6-0 Sr. Tyler Tanner, and 6-1 Sr. Jack West.

Briarcrest Christian School defeated Brentwood Academy by the score of 80-71. Briarcrest Christian School shot 67.4% from the field including three of four from the three point line. The Saints connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored four points off four Brentwood Academy turnovers. Brentwood Academy shot 45.3% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Briarcrest Christian School turnovers.

Fred Smith led Briarcrest Christian School with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists. Smith was 12 of 14 from the field and five of six from the free throw line. Cooper Haynes added 24 points including nine of 10 free throws, and two rebounds. Jackson Grisham recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Greg Spight chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Tyler Tanner led Brentwood Academy with 22 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and six assists. George MacIntyre added 21 points including five three point baskets, and two of three free throws. 5-11 Fr. Bryson Wade recorded nine points on three three point baskets. 6-6 So. Ethan Hillsman chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jeromy Davis added seven points and three rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Jaylen Pompey (Knoxville Webb), Fred Bailey (Pope John Paul II), George MacIntyre (Brentwood Academy), Tyler Tanner (Brentwood Academy), Cooper Haynes (Briarcrest Christian School), Jackson Grisham (Briarcrest Christian School), and Fred Smith (Briarcrest Christian School) (MVP).

Briarcrest Christian School - 20,17,19,24,80
Brentwood Academy - 13,18,13,27,71

Briarcrest Christian School - (80) – Grisham 11, Bryan 4, Smith 29, Mancell 2, Haynes 24, Spight 10.
Brentwood Academy - (71) – Davis 7, MacIntyre 21, Stewart 0, Tanner 22, West 5, Hillsman 7, Wade 9.

University School of Jackson vs. Goodpasture Christian School (Girls) Division II Class A (Championship)

University School of Jackson coach Joel Ayers started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Haylen Ayers, 5-7 Jr. Ellen Driver, 5-7 Fr. Lilly Teague, 5-4 So. Mia Spellings, and 5-7 So. Sophie King. Goodpasture Christian School coach Taylor Clay countered with 5-7 Jr. Addi Ruffin, 5-3 Jr. Harper Kate Miles, 5-10 Sr. Sarah Purkey, 5-0 Fr. Brooklyn Jones, and 5-4 Jr. La’zaviona Hawkins.

University School of Jackson defeated Goodpasture Christian School 70-58 in a triple overtime game. In which there were 13 lead changes and 10 ties. Haylen Ayers hit clutch shots to get them into the overtime periods then took over in the final frame. University School of Jackson shot 40% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Bruins connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Goodpasture Christian School turnovers. Goodpasture Christian School shot 35.6% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on 11 of 15 from the free throw line, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 University School of Jackson turnovers.

Haylen Ayers led University School of Jackson with 30 points including three three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Lilly Teague added 16 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ellen Driver recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Sophie King chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Ava Barham recorded four points, 17 rebounds, and two assists.

La’zaviona Hawkins led Goodpasture Christian School with 19 points including nine of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Brooklyn Jones added 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Addi Ruffin recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Purkey chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two steals.

All Tournament Team – Brooklyn Jones (Goodpasture Christian School), Addi Ruffin (Goodpasture Christian School), La’zaviona Hawkins (Goodpasture Christian School), Ellen Driver (University School of Jackson), Lilly Teague (University School of Jackson), 5-10 Sr. Ava Barham (University School of Jackson), Haylen Ayers (University School of Jackson) (MVP).

University School of Jackson - 16,2,13,10,7,8,14,70
Goodpasture Christian School - 9,10,18,4,7,8,2,58

University School of Jackson - (70) – Ayers 30, Driver 8, Teague 16, Spellings 5, King 7, Barham 4.
Goodpasture Christian School - (58) – Ruffin 9, Miles 3, Purkey 9, Jones 18, Hawkins 19.

Providence Christian Academy vs. First Assembly Christian School (Boys) Division II Class A (Championship)

Providence Christian Academy coach Kerry Hammonds started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Judson Bjornstad, 6-5 Jr. Davis Joyner, 6-9 Jr. Preston Wade, 6-1 Jr. Tryce Grensing, and 6-1 Jr. Baylor Allen. First Assembly Christian School coach D’Marius Wilkes countered with 6-4 So. Marcellous Jackson, 6-4 So. Martechio Hayes, 6-5 Jr. Kristopher Carrol, 5-9 Jr. Brian Shields, and 6-0 Jr. Jacob Walker.

Marcellous Jackson scored in the lane in the closing seconds to give First Assembly Christian School a 57-55 victory over Providence Christian Academy. First Assembly Christian School outscored Providence Academy 18-4 in the last quarter. There were five lead changes and two ties in this game. FAC shot 47.6% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Crusaders connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 PCA turnovers. PCA shot 51.2% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine FAC turnovers.

Marcellous Jackson led First Assembly Christian School with 19 points including five of seven free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Martechio Hayes added 15 points and two rebounds. Kristopher Carrol recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Jacob Walker chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and five steals.

Judson Bjornstad led Providence Christian Academy with 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-7 So. Aiden Bolden added 15 points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Preston Wade recorded two points, three rebounds, and three blocked shots. Davis Joyner added seven points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

All Tournament Team – Judson Bjornstad (PCA), Preston Wade (PCA), Aiden Bolden (PCA), Marcellous Jackson (FAC), Jacob Walker (FAC), Kristopher Carrol (FAC), Martechio Hayes (FAC) (MVP).

Providence Christian Academy - 23,11,17,4,55
First Assembly Christian School - 13,12,14,18,57

Providence Christian Academy - (55) – Bjornstad 19, Joyner 7, Wade 2, Grensing 3, Allen 3, Bolden 15, Mustapha 3, Lewis 3.
First Assembly Christian School - (57) – Jackson 19, Hayes 15, Carrol 11, Shields 0, Walker 9, McGaughey 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing all the tournament info on their very informative up-to-date website.

 

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.

43rd District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-28 March 1, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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43^rd District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY
February 26-28 March 1, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr. Eriyaune Daniels. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jentry Bertram, 5-8 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 52-43. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 37.2% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 24% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Dunbar turnovers.

Layla Flynn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 15 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Ellie Lavey added 12 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and three rebounds. Justice Biggerstaff recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Eriyaune Daniels chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore led Lexington Christian Academy with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Koko Castle added 11 points including five of six free throws. Chapel Brown recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Claire Roberts chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 8,20,11,13,52
Lexington Christian Academy - 7,18,5,13,43

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (52) – Lavey 12, Biggerstaff 11, Rankin 0, Flynn 15, Daniels 11, Rusing 2, Yaden 1.
Lexington Christian Academy - (43) – Gabbert 3, Bertram 0, Castle 11, Brown 8, Roberts 8, Pridemore 13.

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay Sr. started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Tom Haubenreich, 6-0 So. Josh Pinkleton, 6-2 Jr. Micah Soules, 5-9 Jr. Dawson Garth, and 5-10 So. Stephen Franklin. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-5 So. Tyler Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-10 So. KJ Jones.

Lafayette led 29-28 at halftime and outscored Tates Creek 24-16 in the third quarter to pull away for a 69-61 victory. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game. Lafayette shot 66.7% from the field including six of eight from the three point line. The Generals connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 41.3% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Commodores connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Tyler Hunt led Lafayette with 14 points including six of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Yashiro Hurst added 13 points including four of six free throws, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals. KJ Jones recorded 13 points on four of four from the field, five of six from the free throw line and three steals. Eli Thomas chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and three assists. Eli Steele added eight points and six rebounds.

Dawson Garth led Tates Creek with 18 points including six of 10 free throws. Stephen Franklin added 13 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Josh Pinkleton recorded 11 points and three rebounds. Tom Haubenreich chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three assists.

Tates Creek - 14,14,16,17,61
Lafayette - 16,13,24,16,69

Tates Creek - (61) – T. Haubenreich 8, Pinkleton 11, Soules 4, Garth 18, Franklin 13, Strong 2, Green 3, Manning 2.
Lafayette - (69) – Steele 8, Thomas 11, Hunt 14, Hurst 13, Jones 13, Noble 6, Kirk 2, Prichard 2.

February 27^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr. Eriyaune Daniels. Lafayette coach Allison 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 defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 49-37. Lafayette shot 37.2% from the field including zero of seven from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 25% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 20 Lafayette turnovers.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Anna Clay Denton added nine points on nine of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and seven assists. Addison Combs recorded seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Tess Nelson chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Ellie Lavey led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 13 points and four rebounds. Layla Flynn added seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Justice Biggerstaff recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 6,9,5,17,37
Lafayette - 16,10,11,12,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (37) – Lavey 13, Biggerstaff 7, Rusing 4, Flynn 7, Daniels 3, Yaden 3.
Lafayette - (49) – B. Combs 24, A. Combs 7, Nelson 4, Denton 9, Popham 2, Tishibangi 3.

Lafayette vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-5 So. Tyler Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-10 So. KJ Jones. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner.

Lexington Catholic defeated Lafayette by the score of 85-54. Lexington Catholic shot 51.7% from the field including 10 of 18 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 42.2% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored one point off eight Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Miller Williams added 13 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. John Reinhart recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Rowan Williams chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith added eight points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

6-0 Sr. Peyton Prichard led Lafayette with 10 points including three three point baskets. Eli Steele added eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Eli Thomas recorded seven points and five assists. Yashiro Hurst chipped in with seven points.

Lafayette - 9,13,16,16,54
Lexington Catholic - 14,26,22,23,85

Lafayette - (54) – Steele 8, Thomas 7, Hunt 4, Hurst 7, Jones 5, Hobbs 4, Prichard 10, Kirk 3, Noble 6,
Lexington Catholic - (85) – Doyle 23, R. Williams 10, M.Williams 13, Reinhart 13, Turner 5, Kennedy 2, Smith 8, Woodall 3, Meagher 5, Heinrich 3.

February 28^th

Lexington Catholic vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-5 So. Josey Cox, and 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Sr. Chloe Byrd, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-5 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley.

Tates Creek rallied in the final quarter to earn a 53-49 come-from-behind victory over Lexington Catholic. There were seven lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Tates Creek shot 33.3% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 39.5% from the field including zero of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off 15 Tates Creek turnovers.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 16 points including eight of nine free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Ashton Harris added 13 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Kaleigh Potts recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Isabelle Ellison chipped in with seven points.

5-8 Jr. Alivia Morris led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including nine of 10 free throws and 15 rebounds before fouling out late in the game. 5-9 So. Payton Avilez added five points and three rebounds. Lydia Kennedy recorded four points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Lexington Catholic - 10,11,10,18,49
Tates Creek – 8,12,8,25,53

Lexington Catholic - (49) – Sackleh 2, Hall 2, Kennedy 4, Cox 4, Russell 4, Morris 25, Bretz 3, Avilez 5.
Tates Creek - (53) – Harris 13, C. Byrd 0, Ellison 7, Potts 12, Morbley 16, Bazzell 5.

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach John Morgerson started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Clayton Hilt, 5-10 Sr. Jaden Sweatt, 5-11 Sr. Tyler McCord, 5-8 Sr. Mason VanDyke, and 5-10 Sr. Chace Hill. 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.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 62-48. LCA shot 48.1% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 27.1% from the field including seven of 28 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 LCA turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 20 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Kenyatta Hardge added 15 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Sam Spillman recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Hagan Preston chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green recorded five points and four rebounds.

Mason VanDyke led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Jaden Sweatt added 13 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Clayton Hilt recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two rebounds. Tyler McCord chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 14,5,14,15,48
Lexington Christian Academy - 22,9,15,16,62

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (48) – Hilt 9, Sweatt 13, McCord 4, VanDyke 19, Hill 3.
Lexington Christian Academy - (62) – Preston 6, Hardge 15, King 0, Spillman 15, Howard 20, Green 5, Moss 1.

March 1^st

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Girls) (Championship)

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Sr. Chloe Byrd, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-5 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley. Lafayette coach Allison 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.

Tates Creek defeated Lafayette by the score of 53-50. The score was tied five times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Tates Creek shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 37% from the field including five of 27 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Tates Creek turnovers.

Kaleigh Potts led Tates Creek with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, and five rebounds. Ashton Harris added 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Isabelle Ellison recorded seven points. 5-4 Fr. Alexis Bazzell chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Tess Nelson added 12 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Abbey Popham recorded nine points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and six assists.

Tates Creek - 10,15,15,13,53
Lafayette - 10,11,20,9,50

Tates Creek - (53) – Harris 13, C. Byrd 0, Ellison 7, Potts 23, Morbley 4, Bazzell 6.
Lafayette - (50) – B. Combs 16, A. Combs 0, Nelson 12, Denton 6, Popham 9, Tishibangi 4, Davis 3.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 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. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner.

Lexington Catholic defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 57-42. Lexington Catholic shot 46.7% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 34.1% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Rowan Williams led Lexington Catholic with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. John Reinhart added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Miller Williams recorded six points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Doyle chipped in with seven points, five assists, and two steals.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 18 points including four three point baskets. Hagan Preston added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kenyatte Hardge recorded five points and nine rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy - 10.10.17.5.42
Lexington Catholic - 17,11,17,12,57

Lexington Christian Academy - (42) – Preston 11, Hardge 5, King 3, Spillman 3, Howard 18, Moss 2.
Lexington Catholic - (57) – Doyle 7, R. Williams 18, M. Williams 6, Reinhart 14, Turner 0, Kennedy 2, Smith 8, Gambrell 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

44th District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-27 March 1, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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44^th District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY
February 26-27 March 1, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Model vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Model coach Scotty Sutton started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Rylli Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Maiya Bhandari, 5-6 So. Piper Moore, 5-1 Sr. Alana Newbill, and 5-3 Sr. Claire Garner. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central raced out to a 22-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-16 victory over Model. Madison Central shot 43.4% from the field including eight of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 35 points off 27 Model turnovers. Model shot 23.5% from the field including zero of one from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored six points off four Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 17 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds in 10 minutes of playing time. Nataya Strader added 12 points and three rebounds. Eden Carter recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and six steals. Brittany Campbell dished out six assists and Brooke Campbell recorded five points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-6 So. Skylar Collingsworth recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds. 5-7 So. Hayden Whitaker added five points including three of four free throws and five rebounds.

Rylli Hunt led Model with eight points and six rebounds. Piper Moore added four points and two rebounds.

Model - 5,4,4,3,16
Madison Central - 22,18,16,5,61

Model - (16) – Hunt 8, Bhandari 3, Moore 4, Newbill 1, Garner 0.
Madison Central - (61) – Carter 10, Bro. Campbell 5, Ridderikhoff 17, Bri. Campbell 0, Strader 12, S. Collingsworth 9, Whitaker 5, Metcalfe 3.

Model vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Model coach Chris Evans started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Harrison Parkhurst, 6-2 Sr. Dylan Crockett, 6-6 So. Riley Mollette, 6-0 Sr. Layton Coleman, and 6-2 Sr. Maddox Marks. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

Madison Central outscored Model 23-4 in the second quarter on their way to an 86-41 victory. Madison Central shot 47.7% from the field including 13 of 26 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 42 points off 28 Model turnovers. Model shot 47.1% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Madison Central turnovers.

Luke Asher led a balanced Madison Central scoring attack with 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Cody Morrison added 12 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Landon Ray recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and seven steals. Will Richardson chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Eli Steele recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 So. Cam Steele added nine points on three three point baskets. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.

Dylan Crockett led Model with 20 points and four rebounds. Harrison Parkhurst added seven points and two rebounds. Riley Mollette recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Model - 13,4,13,11,41
Madison Central - 13,23,24,26,86

Model - (41) – Parkhurst 7, Crockett 20, Mollette 4, Coleman 2, Marks 1, Mayo 3, Little 4.
Madison Central - (86) – E. Steele 9, Morrison 12, Asher 13, Richardson 9, Ray 11, C. Steele 9, Goatley 8, Powers 6, Lawson 6, Hamilton 3.

February 27^th

Berea vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Sophie Brewer, 5-7 Sr. Abigail Beard, 5-9 So. Kadence Stepp, 5-1 Sr. Maddy King, and 5-4 Sr. Miranda Thacker. Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-4 So. Hadley French, and 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep.

Madison Southern trailed Berea 15-13 at halftime but outscored the Lady Pirates 21-13 in the third quarter on their way to a hard fought 54-45 victory. There were four ties and three lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 45,2% from the field including eight of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 18 of 20 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 50% from the field including 11 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Madison Southern turnovers.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 23 points including three three point baskets, 12 of 12 free throws, and two assists. Bailey Hensley added nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ashlan Estep recorded five points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Sophie Brewer led Berea with 19 points including five three point baskets and three rebounds. Miranda Thacker added 12 points on four three point baskets. Abigail Beard recorded seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Maddy King dished out seven assists. Kadence Stepp chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Berea - 2,13,13,17,45
Madison Southern - 5.8.21.20.54

Berea - (45) – Brewer 19, Beard 7, Kadence Stepp 4, King 3, Thacker 12.
Madison Southern - (54) – Sandlin 5, Briana Hensley 6, Bailey Hensley 9, French 23, Estep 5, Duerson 6.

Berea vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Berea coach Eric Fields started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Tommie Banderman, 5-9 So. Jack Hemenway, 6-4 Sr. Nik Ballew, 5-4 So. Liam Brewer, and 5-8 So. Finley Blevins. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-3 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-2 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson.

Madison Southern defeated Berea by the score of 75-50. Madison Southern shot 54.5% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 18 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 45.8% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Pirates connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Madison Southern turnovers.

Casen Nobbe led a balanced Madison Southern scoring attack with 22 points including four three point baskets, four assists, and two steals. Braden Hudson added 19 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Zach Hudson recorded 15 points, two rebounds, and four assists. Jay Rose chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Avery Davidson added five points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six steals.

Liam Brewer led Berea with 16 points including two three points baskets, and four rebounds. Tommie Banderman added 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Jack Hemenway and 5-9 So. Jake Mills each scored six points. Finley Blevins dished out eight assists.

Berea - 8,12,17,13,50
Madison Southern - 20,15,23,17,75

Berea - (50) – Banderman 14, Hemenway 6, Ballew 4, Brewer 16, Blevins 0, Reed 2, Puckett 2, Mills 6.
Madison Southern - (75) – Rose 10, Z. Hudson 15, Davidson 5, Nobbe 22, B. Hudson 19, Whitaker 2, Bonham 2.

March 1st

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Championship)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-4 So. Hadley French, and 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central raced out to a 17-2 lead and withstood a determined Madison Southern rally to earn a 56-49 victory. Madison Central shot the ball extremely well tonight, hit their free throws down the stretch, and Madison Southern was hampered by early foul problems to Ashlan Estep. Madison Central shot 50% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 45.5% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 17 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Brittany Campbell added 17 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, and seven assists. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Eden Carter chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and four steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 19 points on six of seven from the field, seven of 10 free throws, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Hadley French added 16 points including two three point baskets and four of six free throws. Bailey Hensley recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Madison Southern - 6,6,12,25,49
Madison Central - 17,7,12,20,56

Madison Southern - (49) – Sandlin 19, Briana Hensley 0, Bailey Hensley 9, French 16, Estep 2, Duerson 3,
Madison Central - (56) – Carter 6, Bro. Campbell 2, Ridderikhoff 14, Bri. Campbell 17, Strader 17.

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Boys) (Championship)

Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-2 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

Madison Southern defeated Madison Central by the score of 69-58. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 53.2% from the field including two of 14 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 48.9% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 13 points off five Madison Southern turnovers.

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 27 points including six of 10 free throws, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Zach Hudson added 20 points including six of nine free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Casen Nobbe recorded 10 points, two rebounds, and five assists.

Luke Asher led Madison Central with 23 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Eli Steele added 10 points including four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Cody Morrison recorded nine points and three assists. 5-9 So. Cam Steele chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley added seven points

Madison Southern - 15,12,23,19,69
Madison Central - 8,16,16,18,58

Madison Southern - (69) – Rose 27, Z. Hudson 20, Davidson 4, Nobbe 10, B. Hudson 6, Davis 2.
Madison Central - (58) – E. Steele 10, Morrison 9, Asher 23, Richardson 0, Ray 0. C. Steele 9, Goatley 7.

All Tournament Team (Girls)

Sophie Brewer (Berea), Miranda Thacker (Berea), Maiya Bhandari (Model), Rylli Hunt (Model), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Laci Sandlin (Madison Southern), Ashlan Estep (Madison Southern), Brittany Campbell (Madison Central), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central). Eden Carter (Madison Central), and Nataya Strader (Madison Central) (MVP).

All Tournament Team (Boys)

Liam Brewer (Berea), Tommie Banderman (Berea), Dylan Crockett (Model), Layton Coleman (Model), Cody Morrison (Madison Central), Luke Asher (Madison Central), Eli Steele (Madison Central), Zach Hudson (Madison Southern), Braden Hudson (Madison Southern), Casen Nobbe (Madison Southern), Jay Rose (Madison Southern) (MVP).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

2024 RAATZ Fence Classic (Girls) January 19-20, 2024
Topic: Basketball

BB2024RFCG

2024 RAATZ Fence/O’Sheas Classic (Girls)
Mercy Academy

Louisville, KY
January 19-20, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

January 19^th

Pikeville vs. Incarnate Word (MO)

Pikeville coach Kristy Orem started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Kyera Thornsbury, 5-6 Sr. Trinity Rowe, 5-6 So. Shyla Kidd, 5-3 So. Kylie Alvin, and 5-5 Sr. Kristen Whited. Incarnate Word (MO) coach Dan Rolfes countered with 6-0 Sr. Kaylynn James, 5-10 Jr. Navaeh Caffey, 6-0 Sr. Abbie Sexto, 5-8 Sr. Zoe Best, and 5-10 Jr. Peyton Hill.

Incarnate Word outscored Pikeville 19-6 in the second quarter on their way to a 62-40 victory. There were four lead changes and one tie in this game. Incarnate Word shot 44.2% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Red Knights connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Pikeville turnovers. Pikeville shot 41.5% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Incarnate Word turnovers.

Peyton Hill led Incarnate Word with 24 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and six rebounds. Navaeh Caffey added 13 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and three steals. Zoe Best recorded eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Abbie Sextro chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. 5-4 So. Addi Owen added six points on two three point baskets.

5-10 Sr. Rylee Theiss led Pikeville with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Trinity Rowe added nine points, three rebounds, and six assists. 5-9 Jr. Leighan Jackson recorded six points and four rebounds. Kyera Thornsbury chipped in with five points,

Pikeville - 14,6,8,12,40
Incarnate Word (MO) - 13,19,15,15,62

Pikeville - (40) - Thornsbury 5, Rowe 9, Kidd 4, Alvin 0, Whited 2, Theiss 14, Jackson 6.
Incarnate Word (MO) - (62) - James 0, Caffey 13, Sexto 8, Best 8, Hill 24, Owen 6, Porchia 3.

January 20^th

Pikeville vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Pikeville coach Kristy Orem started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Leighan Jackson, 5-6 Sr. Kyera Thornsbury. 5-10 Sr. Rylee Theiss, 5-5 Sr. Kristen Whited, and 5-6 Sr. Trinity Rowe. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins countered with 5-9 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-7 8^th Grade Kylie Moore, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.

Pikeville defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 62-55. There were 11 lead changes and seven ties in this game. Pikeville shot 41.4% from the field including nine of 28 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 CAL turnovers. CAL shot 41.1% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Centurions connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Pikeville turnovers.

Trinity Rowe led Pikeville with 16 points including three three point baskets and nine assists. Rylee Theiss added 10 points and eight rebounds. Kristen Whited recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and two steals. Leighan Jackson chipped in with eight points and 11 rebounds. Kyera Thornsbury recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 5-3 So. Kylee Alvin added eight points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

Bailee Duck led Christian Academy of Louisville with 19 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Brianna Wilkins added 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists. Kylie Moore recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Jaida Allen chipped in with seven points and eight rebounds.

Pikeville - 17,12,11,22,62
Christian Academy of Louisville - 13,10,16,16,55

Pikeville - (62) – Jackson 8, Thornsbury 8, Theiss 10, Whited 10, Rowe 16, Alvin 8, Kidd 2.
Christian Academy of Louisville - (55) – Wilkins 18, Allen 7, A. Moore 0, K. Moore 8, Duck 19, Hendricks 3.

Bullitt East vs. Ryle

Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jada Hughes, 5-10 Sr. Anna Rodgers, 6-2 Fr. Lyla Packer, 5-6 So. Mollie Johnston, and 5-8 So. Anna Tinelli. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.

Ryle outscored Bullitt East 19-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 48-35 victory. Ryle shot 37.7% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Bullitt East turnovers. Bullitt East shot 28% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Chargers connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 22 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and five steals. Quinn Eubank added 14 points, 17 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Sarah Baker recorded five points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Mollie Johnston led Bullitt East with 10 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jada Hughes added six points and seven rebounds. Anna Rodgers recorded six points. Anna Tinelli chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and three assists. Lyla Packer added two points, six rebounds, and one blocked shot.

Bullitt East - 5,7,10,13,35
Ryle - 8,19,9,12,48

Bullitt East - (35) – Hughes 6, Rodgers 6. L. Packer 2, Johnston 10, Tinelli 5, Pierce 5, Huber 1.
Ryle - (48) – Eubank 14, Jones 22, Baker 5, Peters 0, Carrigan 1, Miller 4, McClain 2.

Incarnate Word (MO) vs. Sacred Heart Academy

Incarnate Word (MO) coach Don Rolfes started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kaylynn James, 5-10 Jr. Navaeh Caffey, 6-0 Sr. Abbie Sextro, 5-8 Sr. Zoe Best, and 5-10 Jr. Peyton Hill. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender, 6-9 Sr. Claire Russell, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-9 Sr. Emi-Lee Howe. (6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo was not available today).

Peyton Hill scored a basket with 3.8 seconds remaining in the game to give Incarnate Word a 52-50 victory over Sacred Heart Academy for their 116^th consecutive victory. There were three lead changes and eight ties in this game. Incarnate Word shot 41.2% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Red Knights connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers. Sacred Heart shot 47.6% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Incarnate Word turnovers.

Navaeh Caffey led Incarnate Word with 21 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Peyton Hill added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. Kaylynn James recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 25 points including six of seven free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Reagan Bender added 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Emi-Lee Howe recorded seven points and two rebounds. Claire Russell chipped in with two points and nine rebounds. Amirah Jordan added three points and five assists.

Incarnate Word (MO) - 11,14,14,13,52
Sacred Heart Academy - 11,10,16,13,50

Incarnate Word (MO) - (52) – James 10, Caffey 21, Sextro 0, Best 2, Hill 18, Olufson 1.
Sacred Heart Academy - Johnson 25, Bender 10, Russell 2, Jordan 3, Howe 7, Osting 3.

Pickerington Central (OH) vs. Cooper

Pickerington Central (OH) coach Chris Wallace started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Blossom Wallace, 5-8 Jr. Kennady Gordon, 6-1 Sr. Berry Wallace, 5-6 Jr, Rylee Bess, and 5-6 Sr. Jaden Tucker. Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Logan Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel.

Cooper defeated Pickerington Central (OH) by the score of 59-53. The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Cooper shot 48.8% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Pickerington Central turnovers. Pickerington Central shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Cooper turnovers.

Logan Palmer led Cooper with 25 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Haylee Noel added 12 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Liz Freihofer recorded 11 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Bella Deere chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Rylee Bess led Pickerington Central with 17 points including five three point baskets, and two assists. Berry Wallace added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and five rebounds. Blossom Wallace recorded eight points and three rebounds. Zoe Coleman chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Pickerington Central (OH) - 6,18,11,18,53
Cooper - 8,16,17,18,59

Pickerington Central (OH) - (53) – Blossom Wallace 8, Gordon 0, Berry Wallace 12, Bess 17, Tucker 0, Coleman 6, Asamoah 6, Jenkins 2, King 2.
Cooper - (59) – Freihofer 11, Palmer 25, Deere 7, Alexander 0, Noel 12, Thompson 4.

Owensboro Catholic vs. Mercy Academy

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jenna Krampe, 5-8 Sr. Hailee Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Delaney Cooper, 5-6 Jr. Karmin Riley, and 5-8 Jr. Aubrey Randolph. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 5-8 So. Abby Reitzel, 5-7 Jr. Addyson Becker, 5-9 Sr. Peyton Arnold, 5-5 Jr. Hadley O’Bryan, and 5-5 Jr. Olivia Pifer.

Owensboro Catholic outscored Mercy Academy 31-3 in the third quarter on their way to a 74-37 victory. Owensboro Catholic shot 52.6% from the field including nine of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 19 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 26% from the field including seven of 31 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 16 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

Karmin Riley led Owensboro Catholic with 21 points including five three point baskets, and two assists. Delaney Cooper added 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Jenna Krampe recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one blocked shot, and four steals. Hailee Johnson chipped in with 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Aubrey Randolph added seven points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Abby Reitzel led Mercy Academy with 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Hadle O’Bryan added eight points including two three point baskets. Olivia Pifer recorded seven points, five rebounds, and three steals.

Owensboro Catholic - 17,15,31,11,74
Mercy Academy - 18,10,3,6,37

Owensboro Catholic - (74) – Krampe 12, Johnson 11, Cooper 14, K. Riley 21, Randolph 7, Munsey 2, Powers 1, Arnold 2, Hagan 4.
Mercy Academy - (37) – Reitzel 11, Becker 0, Arnold 1, O’Bryan 8, Pifer 7, Jones 5, Zulu 1, Kaelin 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

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.

Kentucky All "A" Basketball Classic (Boys) January 25-28, 2024
Topic: Basketball

2024ALLAB

Kentucky All “A” Basketball Classic (Boys)
Corbin Arena

Corbin, KY

January 25-28, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

January 25

Sayre vs. Newport

Newport defeated Sayre by the dcore of 45-42. Newport shot 50% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Sayre shot 36.2% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson led Newport with 13 points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington added nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded six points and three rebounds. 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman led Sayre with 15 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker recorded seven points.

Sayre - 12,7,13,10,42
Newport - 14,10,8,13,45

Sayre - (42) - Coffman 15, Reesor 10, Parker 7, Pennington 6, Gallagher 2.
Newport - (45) – Jackson 13, Covington 9, Starks 6, Kinney 5, Turner 4, Silverton 3, Lowe 5.

Breathitt County vs. Danville Christian Academy

Danville Christian Academy defeated Breathitt County by the score of 56-34. Danville Christian shot 50.9% from the field including one of seven from the three point line. The Warriors connected on one of four free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed six turnovers. Breathitt County shot 30.2% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

6-11 Jr. Lual Ayiei led Danville Christian with 17 points, six rebounds, and five blocked shots. 6-3 Jr. Titus Boyd added 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. Emmanuel Dut recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

6-4 Jr. Austin Sperry led Breathitt County with 11 points including four of six free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. 6-4 Jr. Canaan Gtoss added 10 points and five rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Braxton Terry recorded six points and seven rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Jaxon Hamilton chipped in with seven rebounds.

Breathitt County - 7,6,12,9,34
Danville Christian Academy - 8,17,8,23,56

Breathitt County - (34) - Sperry 11, Gross 10, Terry 6, Bellamy 5, Collins 2.
Danville Christian Academy - (56) – Ayiei 17, Boyd 17, Dut 16, Fugate 2, Motley 2,, Royalty 2.

Lyon County vs. Owensboro Catholic

Lyon County defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 72-54. Lyon County shot 39/7% from the field including nine of 30 frpm the three point line. The Lyons connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 44.9% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Aces connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

6-2 Sr.Travis Perry led Lyon County with 37 points including seven three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders added 13 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals. 6-2 So. Bray Kirk recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

6-2 Jr. Luke Beickman led Owensboro Catholic with 24 points including three three point baskets, three of five free throws, and four rebounds. 6-0 So. Ronald Smith added 17 points, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-1 Sr. William T. Carrico recorded eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Lyon County - 16,23,14,19,72
Owensboro Catholic - 12,6,18,18,54

Lyon County - (72) – Perry 37, Shoulders 13, Kirk 8, Reddick 7, Cooper Collins 3, Defew 2, Breedlove 1, Carson Collins 1.
Owensboro Catholic - (54) – Beickman 24, Smith 17, W. Carrico 8, V. Carrico 3, Ebelhar 2.

Walton-Verona vs. Augusta

Walton-Verona defeated Augusta by the score of 65-39. Walton-Verona shot 37.1% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Bearcats connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed five turnovers. Augusta shot 32% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

6-6 Jr. Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-9 Sr. Max Montgomery added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and five steals. 6-2 Sr. Zach Smith recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 6-3 Sr. Julian Dixon chipped in with eight points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.

6-6 Sr. Kylan Hinson led Augusta with 10 points and nine rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Devante Jefferson added nine points and three assists. 6-3 Sr. Conner Snapp recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Keeton Bach chipped in with seven points.

Walton-Verona - 12,21,15,17,65
Augusta - 10,11,8,10,39

Walton-Verona - (65) – Gutman 20, Montgomery 19, Smith 14, Dixon 8, Kerns 2, Webster 2.
Augusta - (39) – Hinson 10, Jefferson 9, Snapp 8, Bach 7, Young 3, Kelsch 2.

Clinton County vs. Raceland

Clinton County defeated Raceland by the score of 61-39. Clinton County shot 48.9% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Raceland shot 30% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

5-10 Sr. Steele Burchett led Clinton County with 21 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two steals. 5-11 Sr. Cohen Davis added 17 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 6-6 Jr. Cannon Young recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Jr. Nick Poore pulled down nine rebounds.

6-0 Sr. Christian Large led Raceland with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and eight rebounds. 6-0 Fr. Jonah Arnett added 11 points, two rebounds, and three steals.

Clinton County - 19,11,12,19,62
Raceland - 11,11,14,3,39

Clinton County - (62) – Burchett 21, C. Davis 17, Young 15, D. Davis 4, Mason 3, Poore 1.
Raceland - (39) -Large 15, Arnett 11, Topping 3, Thacker 2, Sutton 2, Waller 2, Ison 3, Hicks 1.

Murray vs. Williamsburg

Murray defeated Williamsburg by the score of 73-39. Murray shot 54.7% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers. Williamsburg shot 33.3% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman led Murray with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. 6-2 Sr. Drew May added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Sr. Lincoln English recorded 10 points. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson chipped in with seven points including three of four free throws.

6-2 Jr. Andrew Smith led Williamsburg with 20 points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. 5-10 So. Henry Bowling added 11 points.

Murray - 20,10,20,23,73
Williamsburg - 10,5,7,17,39

Murray - (73) – Carman 22, May 12, English 10, Wilson 7, Stricklin 6, Armstrong 4, Jones 2, Maddox Mitchell 1, Hood 2, Miles Mitchell 2, Crady 2, Wyatt 1, Moore 2.
Williamsburg - (39) – Smith 20, Bowling 11, Cunagin 2, Saylor 3, Prewitt 1, Fritts 2.

Pikeville vs. Caverna

Pikeville defeated Caverna by the score of 43-33. Pikeviile led Caverna 28-27 after three quarters and pulled away for the victory in the final quarter. Pikeville shot 41% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Caverna shot 27% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

6-8 Sr. Charlie Fitzer led Pikeville with 15 points and five rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Eli Johnson added nine points and four rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Carter Hurley recorded nine points including two three point baskets and two steals.

6-0 So. Jaylin Craine led Caverna with nine poinbts including five of six free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-1 So. Tyson Martin added eight points and five rebounds. 6-2 So. Kenyon Martin recorded seven points including two of two free throws, and four rebounds.

Pikeville - 6,16,6,15,43
Caverna - 10,6,11,6,33

Pikeville - (43) – Fitzer 15, Johnson 9, Hurley 9, Jarrell 3, Hughes 4, Onkst 3.
Caverna - (33) – Craine 9, T. Martin 8, K. Martin 7, Rowlett 3, Barker 3, Williams 3.

Kentucky Country Day vs. Evangel Christian

Evangel Christian defeated Kentucky Country Day by the score of 81-62. Evangel Christian shot 60% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Kentucky Country Day shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr led a balanced Evangel Christian scoring attack with 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Fr. Davier White added 15 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema chipped in with 11 points and nine rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Brayden Trice recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.

5-9 Sr. Kassani Wilson led Kentucky Country Day with 21 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Cameron Edwards added 15 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Coleman Akridge recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. 5-10 Jr. Jeremiah Sutton chipped in with nine points including four of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals.

Kentucky Country Day - 15,19,10,18,62
Evangel Christian - 24,13,21,23,81

Kentucky Country Day - (62) – K. Wilson 21, Edwards 15, Akridge 11, Sutton 9, Brown-Hamlin 3, Byrne 3.
Evangel Christian - (81) – Doerr 15, White 15, Tilley 13, Djema 11, Chitapa 10, Trice 10, Jimenez-Conway 6, Mukadi 1.

January 26^th (Quarterfinals)

Danville Christian Academy vs. Newport

Newport trailed 23-19 at halftime but rallied in the second half to defeat Danville Christian Academy 46-34. Newport shot 54.5% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed five turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 36.1% from the field including sevn of 24 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

6-1 So. Taylen Kinney led Newport with 14 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-7 So. James Turner added 12 points and seven rebounds. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded seven points. 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

6-4 Sr. Emmanuel Dut led Danville Christian Academy with 10 points. 5-9 Jr. Braden Fugate added eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Titus Boyd recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Noah Imfeld chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and two rebounds.

Danville Christian Academy - 11,12,3,8,34
Newport - 7,12,10,17,46

Danville Christian Academy - (34) – Dut 10, Fugate 8, Boyd 8, Imfeld 6, Ayiei 2.
Newport - (46) – Kinney 14, Turner 12, Starks 7, Covington 5, Lowe 2, Jackson 6.

Walton-Verona vs. Lyon County

Lyon County led Walton-Verona 34-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 64-52 victory. Lyon County shot 46.4% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 33.9% from the field including six of 32 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

6-2 Sr. Travis Perry led Lyon County with 23 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick added 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

6-6 Jr. Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Sr. Julian Dixon added 13 points including five of eight free throws, and 14 rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Max Montgomery recorded 12 points including four three point baskets. 6-2 Sr. Zach Smith chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.

Walton-Verona - 15,18,17,2,52
Lyon County - 22,12,20,10,64

Walton-Verona - (52) – Gutman 15, Dixon 13, Montgomery 12, Smith 8, Bach 2, Kerns 2.
Lyon County - (64) – Perry 23, Reddick 17, Shoulders 14, Kirk 4, Breedlove 2, Defew 4.

Murray vs. Clinton County

Murray defeated Clinton County by the score of 50-32. Murray shot 48.4% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Clinton County shot 24.4% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jones led Murray with 14 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman added 12 points and 10 rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Drew May recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson chipped in with six points and four rebounds.

5-10 Sr. Steele Burchett led Clinton County with 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Nick Poore added seven points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Cohen Davis recorded six points.

Murray - 10.6.16.18.50
Clinton County - 5,6,13,8,32

Murray - (50) – Jones 14, Carman 12, May 10, Wilson 6, Armstrong 4, English 2, Moore 2.
Clinton County - (32) – Burchett 12, Poore 7, Cohen Davis 6, Young 4, D. Davis 2, Mason 1.

Evangel Christian vs. Pikeville

Evangel Christian defeated Pikeville by the score of 52-37. Evangel Christian shot 36.4% from the field including five of 22 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Pikeville shot 32.4% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa led Evangel Christian with 15 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four steals. 6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley added nine points, three rebounds, and five assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema recorded eight points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-4 Fr. Davier White chipped in with eight points.

6-8 Sr. Charlie Fitzer led Pikeville with 14 points including six of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-11 Sr. Carter Hurley added eight points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws. 5-11 Fr. Cole Slone recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Evangel Christian - 13,12,14,13,52
Pikeville - 7,8,13,9,37

Evangel Christian - (52) – Chitapa 15, Tilley 9, Djema 8, White 8, Doerr 4, Mukadi 2, Jimenez-Conway 6.
Pikeville - (37) – Fitzer 14, Hurley 8, Slone 6, Johnson 2, Hughes 3, Onkst 2, Walters 2.

January 27^th (Semifinals)

Lyon County vs. Newport

Deshaun Jackson scored on a floater with 2.3 seconds remaining in the game to give Newport a 50-48 victory over Lyon County to advance to the championship game. Newport shot 44.2% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers. Lyon County shot 50% from the field including eight of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lyons connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.

6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson led Newport with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney added 14 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded eight points. 6-7 So. James Turner chipped in with four points and 11 rebounds.

6-2 Sr. Travis Perry led Lyon County with 22 points including four three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders added 12 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 So. Bray Kirk recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds.

Lyon County - 18,11,7,12,48
Newport - 10,18,7,15,50

Lyon County - (48) -Perry 22, Shoulders 12, Kirk 8, Breedlove 4, Collins 2.
Newport - (50) – Jackson 14, Kinney 14, Starks 8, Turner 4, Covington 5, Lowe 5.

Evangel Christian vs. Murray

Evangel Christian defeated Murray by the score of 61-45. Evangel Christian shot 53.1% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Eagles connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers. Murray shot 44.4% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley led Evangel Christian with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman led Murray with 17 points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson added 12 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Drew May recorded five points, two rebounds, and five assists. 6-4 So. Aiden Armstrong chipped in with five points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Evangel Christian - 7,17,12,25,61
Murray - 6,14,11,14,45

Evangel Christian - (61) – Tilley 15, Chitapa 12, Djema 12, Doerr 8, Mukadi 6, White 5, Jiminez-Conway 3.
Murray - (45) – Carman 17, Wilson 12, May 5, Armstrong 5, English 3, Miles Mitchell 2, Jones 1.

January 28^th (Championship)

Evangel Christian vs. Newport

Newport defeated Evangel Christian 69-62 in overtime to earn the championship. Newport shot 50% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 27 of 37 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Evangel Christian shot 50% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington led Newport with 22 points including eight of 11 free throws, and two rebounds. Taylen Kinney added 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, and four rebounds. 6-7 So. James Turner recorded 16 points including eight of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and five assists.

6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley led Evangel Christian with 25 points including five three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr added 16 points, three rebounds, and three steals. 6-4 Fr. Davier White recorded nine points and four rebounds.

Evangel Christian - 9,17,7,21,8,62
Newport - 14,13,11,16,15,69

Evangel Christian - (62) – Tilley 25, Doerr 16, White 9, Mukadi 5, Chitapa 4, Trice 2, Djema 1.
Newport - (69) – Covington 22, Kinney 18, Turner 16, Jackson 9, Starks 4.

All Tournament Team

Aaron Gutman (Walton-Verona), Charlie Fitzer (Pikeville), Zavion Carman (Murray), Drew May (Murray), Travis Perry (Lyon County), Brady Shoulders (Lyon County), Kyran Tilley (Evangel Christian), Isaiah Chitapa (Evangel Christian), Christian Doerr (Evangel Christian), Taylen Kinney (Newport), Jabari Covington (Newport), James Turner (Newport), and MVP Deshaun Jackson (Newport).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

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