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. Sacred Heart Academy vs. Simon Kenton (Girls)

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
February 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Kelch, 5-7 Jr. Megan Gadzala, 5-9 Jr. Haylie Webb, 5-3 So. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 Fr. Bella Ober.

Simon Kenton defeated Sacred Heart Academy 75-70 in overtime to end Sacred Heart’s 92 consecutive victories against in-state competition. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game and the score was tied 64-64 at the end of regulation. Simon Kenton shot 51% from the field including 12 of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Sacred Heart turnovers. Sacred Heart shot 52.7% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 19 Simon Kenton turnovers. (Za’Kiyah Johnson, Tootie Jordan, and Morgan Frey all flouled out for Sacred Heart).

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Bella Ober added 21 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Haylie Webb recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Anna Kelch chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Megan Gadzala recorded seven points, five rebounds, and five assists. The five starters should be named “The Iron 5” as they each recorded 36 minutes of playing time and never left the floor tonight as they pulled off this hurculean task of knocking off the reigning giant of girls basketball in the Bluegrass.

Za’Kiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 25 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and six steals. “Tootie” Jordan added 16 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Morgan Frey recorded 15 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added seven points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Great Crossing vs. George Rogers Clark (Boys)

George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY
February 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-5 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-10 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-1 So. LJ Holman. George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-5 So. Montez Gay, 6-6 So. Maddox Hager, 6-7 Jr. Amari Bartelson, 5-9 Jr. Malachi Ashford, and 6-1 Sr. Eli Craig.

The score was tied 37-37 after three quarters but Great Crossing outscored George Rogers Clark 18-6 in the final quarter to earn a 55-43 victory. There were six lead changes and nine ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 41.5% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored six points off seven George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 34% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 22 points including six of six free throws, 20 rebounds, four assists, and five blocked shots. LJ Holman added 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Vince Dawson III recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds. Gage Richardson chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Malachi Ashford led George Rogers Clark with 13 points, four assists, and two steals. Montez Gay added nine points, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Fr. Connor Morguson recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two steals. Maddox Hager chipped in with seven points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Sacred Heart Academy vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls)

George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY
February 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 5-7 Sr. Jaileen Green, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-6 Fr. Kyleigh Chestnut.

George Rogers Clark raced out to a 16-4 first quarter lead but Sacred Heart rallied to pull away in the second half for an 80-68 victory over the Lady Cardinals. There were three lead changes and three ties in this game. Sacred Heart shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 GRC turnovers. GRC shot 42.1% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Sacred Heart turnovers.

“Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart with 28 points including 11 of 11 free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Za’Kiyah Johnson added 26 points including four three point baskets, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Morgan Frey recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 16 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. Ciara Byars added 14 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Kyleigh Chestnut recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jaileen Green chipped in with 13 points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds. Teigh Yeast recorded eight points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBPLDMCG

. Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison central High School
Richmond, KY
February 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Riley Smith, 5-4 Fr. Sydney Yaden, 6-0 Jr. Ava Rankin, 5-4 So. Layla Flynn, and 5-3 7^th Grade Kyah Curtsinger. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-4 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central defeated the injury plagued Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 85-50. Madison Central shot 53.2% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 40 points off 24 Dunbar turnovers. Dunbar shot 36.2% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 30 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Nataya Strader added 24 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Brittany Campbell recorded seven points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. 5-6 Sr. Tiana Long chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. Brooke Campbell recorded three points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Layla Flynn led Dunbar with 15 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kyah Curtsinger added seven points. 5-3 So. Armonie Rush also scored seven points. Ava Rankin recorded four points and six rebounds. Sydney Yaden chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Madison Central vs. Estill County (Girls)

Estill County High School
Irvine, KY
February 11, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Bruttany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. Estill County coach John Mahanes countered with 5-6 Sr. Jayci Long, 5-6 Jr. Ava Hale, 5-4 Sr. Brooklyn Ferrell, 5-4 Jr. Callie Snowden, and 5-5 Jr. Kadara Skinner.

Madison Central improved their season record to 23-2 with a 56-32 victory over Estill County. Madison Central shot 41.2% from the field including six of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 20 Estill County turnovers. Estill County shot 26.8% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Engineers connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Brittany Campbell added 13 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Nataya Strader recorded 11 points, four assists, and six steals. Brooke Campbell chipped in with two points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Kadara Skinner led Estill County with nine points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Jayci Long added six points and five rebounds. Callie Snowden recorded six points, three rebounds, and four assists. 5-5 Fr. Kynlee Brown recorded four points and three rebounds. Ava Hale added three points and nine rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. West Jessamine vs. Lafayette

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
February 11, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Claire Marshall, 5-9 Sr. Emma Ferraro, 5-11 Jr. Kimberly Johnson, 5-4 Fr. Novalee Smith, and 5-4 Jr. Katie Mastin. Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton countered with 5-10 Sr. Tess Nelson, 5-8 So. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-6 Jr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette trailed 26-22 at halftime but they outscored West Jessamine 13-5 in the third quarter on their way to a 52-44 victory. Lafayette shot 40.8% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 30.8% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored six points off six Lafayette turnovers.

Tess Nelsin led a balanced Lafayette scoring attack with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Belle Combs added 12 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Addison Combs recorded eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Abbey Popham recorded eight points and two steals.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 18 points, 19 rebounds, and three assists. Katie Mastin added 14 points including four three point baskets, and two assists. Kimberly Johnson recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
February 11, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus countered with 6-4 Jr. Christian Lawson, 6-2 Sr. Cody Morrison, 6-7 Jr. Jake Feldhaus, 5-8 Jr. Cam Steele, and 5-11 Jr. Will Richardson.

Lexington Catholic pulled away in the final quarter to defeat a cold shooting (28.3%) Madison Central team by the score of 53-41. The score was tied six times and there were seven lead changes in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 44.4% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Knights connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 28.3% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Jacob Holland led Lexington Catholic with 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Max Meagher added nine points and five rebounds. Hank Woodall recorded eight points. 6-7 Fr. Everett Stuart chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds. Ryan Harward recorded two points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Jake Feldhaus led Madison Central with 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Christian Lawson added eight points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Cody Morrison recorded seven points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Cam Steele chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2024BBFDHCB

. Frederick Douglass vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 11, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Jr. Jackson Stephan, 6-2 Sr. AJ Dixon, 6-5 Sr. Hassan Bush, 5-10 Sr. Trevor Evans, and 6-0 Sr. Kayson Brown.

Henry Clay outscored Frederick Douglass 14-3 in overtime to earn an 83-72 victory. The score was tied 69-69 at the end of regulation. Henry Clay shot 49.1% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 21 of 35 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Frederick Zdouglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 38.3% from the field including nine of 30 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Henry Clay turnovers.

Jackson Stephan led Henry Clay with 26 points including nine of 11 free throws, 14 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. AJ Dixon added 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Kayson Brown recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Hassan Bush chipped in with 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Sr. Kade Hilander added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.

DeMarcus Surratt led Frederick Douglass with 22 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Jaunte Jenkins added 19 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Aveion Chenault recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, two rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. North Laurel vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
February 10, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-6 Sr. Bella Sizemore. 6-2 So. Mariella Claybrook, 5-4 Fr. Emma Carl, and 5-6 Jr. Haley Combs. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 7^th Grade Jlyn Edmondson, 5-8 Sr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Juliana Frazee, 5-4 So. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-7 Jr. Logan Kennedy.

North Laurel trailed 48-42 after three quarters but outscored Franklin County 21-9 in the final quarter to earn a 63-57 victory on the road. North Laurel shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Franklin County shot 42.6% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.

Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 33 points including four three point baskets, 11 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mariella Claybrook added 21 points including seven of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Bella Sizemore recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds.

Madison Jackson led Franklin County with 15 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds. Jylin Edmondson added 12 points, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Juliana Frazee recorded 10 points and five rebounds. Logan Kennedy chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Makiyia Wheeler recorded nine points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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The Jock Sutherland Classic
Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY
February 8, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Oldham County vs. Henry Clay

Oldham County coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-2 8^th Grade Ty Bryant, 6-0 Sr. Nolan Leite, 6-6 Sr. Henry Marcum, 5-10 Jr. Will Hinkle, and 5-11 Jr. Jeromey Harmon. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Jr. Jackson Stephan, 6-3 Sr. Kade Hilander, 6-5 Sr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Sr. Kayson Brown, and 6-2 Sr. AJ Dixon.

Henry Clay defeated Oldham County by the score of 85-75. The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Henry Clay shot 51.7% from the field including 13 of 26 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 16 Oldham County turnovers. Oldham County shot 49.1% from the field including 12 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Henry Clay turnovers.

Kayson Brown led Henry Clay with 21 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Jackson Stephan added 15 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kade Hilander recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and seven assists. AJ Dixon chipped in with 13 points and six rebounds. Hassan Bush recorded 12 points and three rebounds.

Fr. Malakye Bowen led Oldham County with 16 points including four three point baskets and two assists. Ty Bryant added 16 points including seven of eight free throws, and four rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Jakobi McRoberts recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jeromey Harmon chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists. Henry Marcum recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Oldham County - 15,15,20,25,75
Henry Clay - 20,27,19,19,85

Oldham County - (75) – Bryant 16, Leite 0, Marcum 9, Hinkle 3, Harmon 11, Bowen 16, McRoberts 14, Kightlinger 6.
Henry Clay - (85) – Stephan 15, Hilander 15, Bush 12, Brown 21, Dixon 13, Evans 4, Jones 3, I. Brown 2.

Shelby County vs. Lafayette

Shelby County coach Blake Taylor started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Joel Thompson, 5-11 So. Gunnar Rhodes, 6-3 Sr. Adwin McDuffus, 5-7 Fr. Xadrian Johnson, and 5-10 Jr. Javon Hunter. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-3 Sr. Drew Biddle, 6-1 So. Cooper Kirk, 6-7 Jr. Tyler Hunt, 5-8 Jr. KJ Jones, and 6-0 Sr. Eli Thomas.

Lafayette defeated Shelby County by the score of 82-58. Lafayette shot 52.8% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Generals connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Shelby County turnovers. Shelby County shot 38.2% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Rockets connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Drew Biddle led Lafayette with 20 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. KJ Jones added 17 points including nine of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Tyler Hunt recorded 16 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Eli Thomas chipped in with 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-2 So. Ben Marsh added eight points and six rebounds.

Xadrian Johnson led Shelby County with 18 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 11 free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Gunnar Rhodes added 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Adwin McDuffus recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Joel Thompson chipped in with eight points.

Shelby County - 9,13,21,15,58
Lafayette - 20,21,26,15,82

Shelby County - (58) – Thompson 8, Rhodes 15, McDuffus 8, Johnson 18, Hunter 5, Simpson 2, Atchison 2.
Lafayette - (82) – Biddle 20, Kirk 1, Hunt 16, Jones 17, Thomas 12, Marsh 8, Taylor 3, Harris 2, Huff 3.

Harlan County vs. Frederick Douglass

Harlan County coach Kyle Jones started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Maddox Huff, 6-2 Jr. Reggie Cottrell, 6-3 Sr. Jatcee Carter, 5-11 So. Trenton Cole, and 6-0 Sr. Brody Napier. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt.

Frederick Douglass trailed 35-27 at halftime but rallied after the intermission to earn a 70-58 victory over Harlan County. There were four lead changes and three ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 50% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Harlan County turnovers. Harlan County shot 37.7% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc. The Black Bears connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

DeMarcus Surratt led a balanced Frederick Douglass scoring attack with 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Tate Robinson added 15 points on five three point baskets and two rebounds. Aveion Chenault recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jaunte Jenkins chipped in with 12 points and four assists. 6-7 Jr. Nate Coen recorded four points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. 6-2 Jr. Terry Cayson added five points and six rebounds.

Maddox Huff led Harlan County with 28 points including six three point baskets, six of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. Jaycee Carter added 14 points and seven rebounds. Trenton Cole recorded nine points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Harlan County - 20,15,11,12,58
Frederick Douglass - 22,5,24,19,70

Harlan County - (58) – Huff 28, Cottrell 5, Carter 14, Cole 9, Napier 2.
Frederick Douglass - (70) – Chenault 13, Jenkins 12, Busson 2, Robinson 15, Surratt 17, Coen 4, Cayson 5, Talbert 2.

South Laurel vs. Woodford County

South Laurel coach Jeff Davis started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jordan Mabe, 6-1 Sr. Max Fullmer, 6-5 Jr. Kaiden McQueen, 5-8 Jr. Garrison Brown, and 5-11 Sr. Colton Rawlings. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith, 6-11 Jr. Carson Probst, 6-0 Sr. Nolan Asher, and 5-5 Fr. Makhi Mahorn.

South Laurel defeated Woodford County by the score of 58-48. South Laurel shot 53.8% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 35.2% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 South Laurel turnovers.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 25 points including 11 of 12 free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Kaiden McQueen added 12 points and eight rebounds. Colton Rawlings recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Makhi Smith led Woodford County with 14 points, three rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 6-0 So. Wyatt Peters added 12 points including two three point baskets. 6-4 Sr. Phillip Brown recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Thurman Wade chipped in with eight points, two rwbounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.

South Laurel - 16,13,16,13,58
Woodford County - 8,3,25,12,48

South Laurel - (58) – Mabe 25, Fullmer 4, McQueen 12, Brown 0, Rawlings 11, Baker 3, Howard 3.
Woodford County - (48) – Wade 8, Smith 14, Probst 0, Asher 3, Mahorn 2, Peters 12, Brown 9.

Danville Christian vs. Bryan Station

Danville Christian coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Gau Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 5-11 Sr. Jordan Axsom, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Danville Christian trailed 36-31 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Bryan Station by the score of 45-44. There were four lead changes in this game. Danville Christian shot 44.1% from the field including one of seven from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 42.1% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Danville Christian turnovers.

Gau Leek Ateny led Danville Christian with 21 points including seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals. Titus Boyd added 13 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Lual Ayiei recorded six points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Taeshawn Adams led Bryan Station with 18 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Rashaad Faulkner added 11 points including three three point baskets, and two rebounds. Justin Richmond chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded five points and nine rebounds.

Danville Christian - 5,17,9,14,45
Bryan Station - 11,12,13,8,44

Danville Christian - (45) – Ateny 21, Inmon 0, Ayiei 6, Perez 1, Boyd 13, Stiefel 2, Motley 2.
Bryan Station - (44) – Adams 18, Axsom 2, Burton 2, Richmond 6, Faulkner 11, Fon 5.

Acknowledgements

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