Topic: Basketball
2024BBHCLAFB
. Henry Clay vs. Lafayette (Boys)
Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
February 21, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 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. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-1 Sr. Drew Biddle, 6-1 So. Cooper Kirk, 6-7 Jr. Tyler Hunt, 5-7 Jr. KJ Jones, and 6-0 Sr. Eli Thomas.
Henry Clay outscored Lafayette 28-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 68-55 victory. Henry Clay shot 47.4% from the field including six of 25 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 41.7% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Henry Clay turnovers.
AJ Dixon led Henry Clay with 24 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Jackson Stephan added 19 points including three three point baskets, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Hassan Bush recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. Kayson Brown chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Drew Biddle led Lafayette with 12 points including two three point baskets, and eight rebounds. KJ Jones added 12 points including four of seven free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Tyler Hunt recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Cooper Kirk chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Henry Clay | 10 | 28 | 18 | 12 | 68 |
Lafayette | 14 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 55 |
Henry Clay | (68) | - | Stephan 19, Hilander 3, Bush 12, Brown 8, Dixon 24, Evans 2. |
Lafayette | (55) | - | Biddle 12, Kirk 8, Hunt 11, Jones 12, Thomas 4, Marsh 6, Taylor 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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