2024BBNDASHG

. Notre Dame Academy vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY
February 20, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Notre Dame Academy coach Kes Murphy started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Maya Lawrie, 5-11 Jr. Emma Holtzapfel, 6-3 Sr. Sophia Gibson, 5-6 So. Erin McGraw, and 5-7 So. Amelia Stallaed. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donne Moir countered with 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 6-3 Sr. Addison Kincaid, 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting, and 5-9 Sr. Lydia Mabaya.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Notre Dame Academy by the score of 74-59. Sacred Heart Academy shot 46.7% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 21 Notre Dame Academy turnovers. Notre Dame Academy shot 39.3% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Pandas connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart Academy with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Za’Kiyah Johnson added 19 points including two three point baskets, 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin recorded 11 points and two rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Morgan Frey recorded two points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Ma Lawrie led Notre Dame Academy with 13 points and four rebounds. 5-11 Jr. Joslyn Labordeaux-Humphries added 10 points and four rebounds. Sophia Gibson recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Amelia Stallard chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Emma Holtzapfel added eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Ryan Burden added six points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2024BBFLCAB

. Frankfort vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 20, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Frankfort coach Ed McKinney started the following lineup: 6-2 8^th Grade Cameron Crocker, 6-0 Jr. Gavin Proffitt, 6-2 Sr. Maxwell Jones, 5-7 Jr. Zavian Knuckles, and 5-11 Sr. Kiyas White. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-2 Sr. Andrew Maggard, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye,

Frankfort defeated Lexington Christian Academy in overtime by the score of 80-79. There were 12 lead changes and 13 ties in this game and the score was tied 71-71 at the end of regulation. Frankfort shot 51.9% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off six LCA turnovers. LCA shot 48.1% from the field including nine of 24 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 18 of 32 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 16 points off six Frankfort turnovers.

Kiyas White led Frankfort with 22 points including three of four free throws, and five assists. Zavian Knuckles added 20 points including 11 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, and 10 assists. Gavin Proffitt recorded 17 points including five three point baskets, and six rebounds. Cameron Crocker chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 32 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 17 free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. Andrew Maggard added 22 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Colt Cummins recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-0 8^th Grade Chase Bentley chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2014BBDCALCB

. Danville Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
February 18, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Danville Christian coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr, Titus Boyd. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with Sr. Carson Witajewski, 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell, and 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward.

5-7 So. Jacob Holland hit a field goal in the closing seconds to give Lexington Catholic a 55-54 victory over Danville Christian, There were seven ties and seven lead changes in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 50% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Knights connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 16 points off nine Danville Christian turnovers. Danville Christian shot 44.4% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Ryan Harward led Lexington Catholic with 16 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Max Meagher added 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Hank Woodall recorded 12 points and six rebounds. Jacob Holland chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.

Geu Leek Ateny led Danville Christian with 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Titus Boyd added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-4 Jr. Cole Dadisman recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two steals. Lual Ayiei chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and two 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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. Lexington Christian Academy vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Madison Southern High School
Berea, KY
February 18, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 5-2 Sr. Andrew Maggard, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye, and 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-2 Sr. Mason Davis, 6-1 Sr. Braxton Arnett, 6-4 So. Jordan Dunaway, 5-8 Sr. Casen Nobbe, and 5-9 Sr. Micah Whitaker.

Lexington Christian Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat Madison Southern by the score of 86-72. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. Madison Southern was hampered tonight by the loss of star guard Casen Nobbe who went down with a knee injury in the first quarter and was unable to return to action. LCA shot 48.3% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 40.3% from the field including 12 of 35 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off six LCA turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 29 points including eight of 10 free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Andrew Maggard added 25 points including four three point baskets, five of seven free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Colt Cummins recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-0 8^th Grade Chase Bentley chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-1 Fr. Caleb Marshall added nine points including six of six free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Walker Owens pulled down nine rebounds.

Micah Whitaker led Madison Southern with 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Jordan Dunaway added 15 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 5-10 Fr. Tucker Nobbe recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 6-2 Fr. Derek Helton chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBGCWVB

. Great Crossing vs. Walton-Verona (Boys)

Walton-Verona High School
Walton, KY
February 18, 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. Walton-Verona coach Mike Hester countered with 6-4 Sr. Jonathan Strunk, 6-3 Sr. Aidan Kerns, 6-7 Sr. Aaron Gutman, So. Wyatt Shearer, and Sr. Justin Hester.

Great Crossing defeated Walton-Verona by the score of 72-52. Great Crossing shot 58.3% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Warhawks did not attempt a free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Walton-Verona turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 38% from the field including 11 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 24 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and five blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and five steals. LJ Holman recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Gage Richardson chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jamari Mason added seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 21 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jonathan Strunk added 14 points including four three point baskets. Aidan Kerns recorded eight points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists. Wyatt Shearer chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2024BBCONCCB

. Conner vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
February 18, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Conner coach Nathan Browning started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Riley Abousalett, 6-1 Jr. Brady Bushman, 6-6 Sr. Landon Warner, 5-6 Sr. Chase Huff, and 6-0 Jr. Finn Louden. Covington Catholic coach Jake Thelen countered with 5-1 Sr. Nolan Ruthsatz, Sr. Dylan Lanham, 6-2 Sr. Tate Kruer, 5-10 Sr. Jake Stewart, and 5-11 Sr. Luke Carroll.

Covington Catholic defeated Conner by the score of 80-68. There were five ties and 11 lead changes in the game. Covington Catholic shot 50.9% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line. Conner shot 45.3% from the field including 10 of 23 from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Covington Catholic turnovers.

6-0 Jr. Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 33 points including five three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, and two assists. 5-11 Jr. Cash Harney added 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Nolan Ruthsatz recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and seven assists. 6-6 Jr. Donovan Bradshaw chipped in with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Finn Louden led Conner with 30 points including six three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, and two rebounds. 6-0 So. Tyler Warner added 12 points and three rebounds. Landon Warner recorded 10 points and two rebounds. Brady Bushman chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach George Baker started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Asher Horn, 6-3 Jr. Cage Taylor, 6-4 Jr. Jarel Fisher, 5-9 So. Dominic Faulkner, and 6-2 Sr. Clayton Hilt. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-4 So. Colton Helton, 6-1 Sr. Ben Glenn, 6-5 Sr. Preston Luckett, Sr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Tristan Christopher.

Scott County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 79-73. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changes in this game. Scott County shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Tristan Christopher led Scott County with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-1 Jr. Montae Washburn added 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Ben Glenn recorded 13 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Colton Helton chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Xyier Wray added seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Asher Horn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 33 points and nine rebounds. Dominic Faulkner added 13 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Cage Taylor recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Clayton Hilt chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2024BBSAYHCB

. Sayre vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sayre coach Rob Goodman started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Chase Parker, 6-0 Sr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Jaxson Howard, 5-11 Sr. Luke Pennington, and 6-0 Sr. John Palumbo. 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.

John Palumbo hit a three point basket at the buzzer to give Sayre a big 57-54 victory over Henry Clay in overtime. The score was tied 47-47 at the end of regulation. There were 10 lead changes and 11 ties in the game. Sayre shot 46.7% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 10 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 34% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Sayre turnovers.

Jaxson Howard led Sayre with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Chase Parker added 12 points and four rebounds. 6-5 Jr. Sayvion Staley recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Brock Coffman chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds. John Palumbo added seven points and two rebounds.

Kayson Brown led Henry Clay with 18 points on six three point baskets. Jackson Stephan added 13 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. AJ Dixon recorded 13 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Hassan Bush chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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2024BBPCLCAB

. Pendleton County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Pendleton County coach Mason Monroe started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Luke Gregg, 5-10 Sr. Aden Merrill, 6-1 So. Hunter Keeton, 6-0 So. Kamden O’Hara, and 6-0 So. JaZi Grayson. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Sr. Andrew Maggard.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Pendleton County by the score of 89-56. Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.6% from the field including 15 of 31 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Pendleton County turnovers. Pendleton County shot 38.8% from the field including 10 of 31 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off five Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 29 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-1 Fr. Caleb Marshall added 23 points including seven three point baskets. Colt Cummins recorded 22 points including four three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Andrew Maggard chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Walker Owens added four points and seven rebounds.

Kamden O’Hara led Pendleton County with 15 points on five three point baskets and six rebounds. JaZi Grayson added 15 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and five assists. Hunter Keeton recorded nine points including three of four free throws. 5-11 So. Parker McCandless chipped in with nine points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Covington Holy Cross vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY
February 15, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Alyssa Arlinghaus, 5-8 Sr. Aumani Nelson, 5-10 So. Dmyah Williams, 5-3 Sr. Aniyah Carter, and 5-4 Fr. Jai Johnson. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnspn, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 84-49. Sacred Heart Academy shot 61.5% from the field including nine of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 20 Covington Holy Cross turnovers. Covington Holy Cross shot 36.7% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 21 Sacred Heart turnovers.

“Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart Academy with 22 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Za’Kiyah Johnson added 20 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Morgan Frey added six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Dmyah Williams led Covington Holy Cross with 13 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Aumani Nelson added 10 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Alyssa Arlinghaus recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two steals. Aniyah Carter chipped in with eight points, two assists, and two steals. Jai Johnson recorded five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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