Topic: Basketball
2024BBLCGRCB
. Lexington Catholic vs. George Rogers Clark (Boys)
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY
February 4, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell. George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-6 So. Maddox Hager, 6-5 So. Montez Gay, 6-7 Jr. Amari Bartelson, 5-9 Jr. Malachi Ashford, and 6-1 Sr. Eli Craig.
George Rogers Clark pulled away in the second half to defeat Lexington Catholic by the score of 76-59. There were three lead changes and five ties in this game. GRC shot 58.1% from the field including 11 of 20 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 43.1% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 GRC turnovers.
Malachi Ashford led GRC with 22 points including three three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Montez Gay added 15 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, seven rebounds, and six assists. Eli Craig recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Maddox Hager chipped in with 11 points and two rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Conner Morguson added nine points on three three point baskets.
Hank Woodall led Lexington Catholic with 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Ryan Hardward added 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jacob Holland recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Max Meagher chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Lexington Catholic | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 59 |
George Rogers Clark | 19 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 76 |
Lexington Catholic | (59) | - | Woodall 12, Harward 11, Meagher 8, Holland 11, Gambrell 3, Aaron 8, Stuart 6. |
George Rogers Clark | (76) | - | Hager 11, Gay 15, Bartelson 5, Ashford 22, Craig 13, Spillman 1, Morguson 9. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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