2024BB43DBG

43^rd District Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY, 2025

February 24-26 & 28, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

February 24^th

Lexington Catholic vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)

Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Payton Avilez, 5-8 Sr. Alivia Morris, 5-10 Jr. Adalee Long, 5-5 7^th Grade Harper Reynolds, and 5-7 Jr. Mary Walker West. Paul Laurence Dunbar’s coach Erik Daniels countered with 5-9 8^th Grade Alese Goree, 5-4 Fr.Sydney Yaden, 6-0 Jr. Ava Rankin, 5-4 So. Layla Flynn, and 5-4 7^th Grade Kyah Curtsinger.

Paul Laurence Dunbar pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Lexington Catholic by the score of 53-39. Ther were seven lead changes and nine ties in this game. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 35.5% from the field including six of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on three of eight free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 34 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 39.4% from the field including zero of two from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.

Layla Flynn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and seven steals. Kyah Curtsinger added 11 points including three three point baskets, and five rebounds. Sydney Yaden recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Alivia Morris led Lexington Catholic with 15 points including nine of 14 from the free throw line, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Payton Avilez added eight points, three rebounds, and two steals. Mary Walker West recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Lexington Catholic – 9,7,13,10,39
Paul Laurence Dunbar – 7,12,14,20,53

Lexington Catholic – (39) - Avilez 8, Morris 15, Long 4, Reynolds 4, West 6, Etherington 2.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (53) – Goree 1, Yaden 9, Rankin 1, L. Flynn 21, Curtsinger 11, J, Flynn 3, Tankeley 2, Lamb 5.

Tates Creek vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Tates Creek coach Keaton Belcher started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Malik Green, 6-2 So. Tom Haubenreich, 6-6 Sr. Latrell Jones-Miller, 5-11 Fr. AJ Slaughter, and 6-0 Jr. Stephen Franklin. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach George Baker countered with 6-4 So. Asher Horn, 6-3 Jr. Cage Taylor, 6-5 Jr. Landen Egner, 5-9 So. Dominic Faulkner, and 6-2 Sr. Clayton Hilt.

Tates Creek defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 82-62. There were two lead changes and six ties in this game. Tates Creek shot 48.4% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line. The Commodores connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 15 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 42.4% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Tates Creek turnovers.

Stephen Franklin led Tates Creek with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Tom Haubenreich added 18 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three steals. AJ Slaughter recorded 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Latrell Jones-Miller chipped in with 11 points and three rebounds.

Cage Taylor led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 24 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Asher Horn added 17 points and seven rebounds. Landen Egner recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Tates Creek – 17,23,22,20,82
Paul Laurence Dunbar – 20,6,16,20,62

Tates Creek – (82) – Green 4, Haubenreich 18, Jones-Miller 11, Slaughter 16, Franklin 21, Issa 2, Pinkelton 4, Manning 6.
Paul Laurence Dunbar – (62) – Horn 17, Taylor 24, Egner 12, Faulkner 6, Hilt 3.

February 25^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar’s coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 8^th Grade Alese Goree, 5-4 Fr.Sydney Yaden, 6-0 Jr. Ava Rankin, 5-4 So. Layla Flynn, and 5-4 7^th Grade Kyah Curtsinger. Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton countered with 5-10 Sr, Tess Nelson, 5-8 So. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-5 Jr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 63-33. Lafayette shot 47.1% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 31 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 36.7% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers.

Anna Clay Denton led Lafayette with 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Belle Combs added 14 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and five steals. Addison Combs recorded 12 points including four of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Abbey Popham chipped in with nine points, three assists, and three blocked shots. Tess Nelson added six points, three reboundsd, three assists, and two steals. 5-3 Sr. Kierstyn Kelley recorded six points and three rebounds.

Layla Flynn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 17 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Sydney Yaden added seven points.

Paul Laurence Dunbar – 4,11,11,7,33
Lafayette – 14,17,17,15,63

Paul Laurence Dunbar – (33) – Goree 0, Yaden 7, Rankin 1, L. Flynn 17, Curtsinger 5, Stepp 3.
Lafayette – (63) – Nelson 6, A, Combs 12, B. Combs 14, Denton 15, Popham 9, Kelley 6, Davis 1.

Tates Creek vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Tates Creek coach Keaton Belcher started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Malik Green, 6-2 So. Tom Haubenreich, 6-6 Sr. Latrell Jones-Miller, 5-11 Fr. AJ Slaughter, and 6-0 Jr. Stephen Franklin. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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.

Lexington Catholic defeated Tates Creek by the score of 61-53. Lexington Catholic shot 57.1% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Knights connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 37.5% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Commodores connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Max Meagher led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including five of nine free throws and six rebounds. Hank Woodall added 17 points including three of three free throws, five rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Ryan Harward recorded 15 points, two rebounds, and five assists. Jacob Holland chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Latrell Jones-Miller led Tates Creek with 15 points including three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Stephen Franklin added 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and six assists. AJ Slaughter recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Tom Haubenreich chipped in with seven points and six rebounds.

Tates Creek – 11,11,22,9,53
Lexington Catholic – 19,15,14,13,61

Tates Creek – (53) – Green 0, Haubenreich 7, Jones-Miller 15, Slaughter 13, Franklin 14, Manning 3, Issa 1.
Lexington Catholic – (61) – Woodall 17, Harward 15, Meagher 23, Holland 6, Gambrell 0.

February 26^th

Tates Creek vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Alyiah Baird, 5-6 Sr. Miracle Morbley 5-9 Fr. Koko Castle, 5-4 Jr. Jazlene Potter, and 5-5 So. Kaleigh Potts. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Baradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy trailed 38-34 after three quarters but the Lady Eagles outscored Tates Creek 26-15 in the final quarter to earn a 60-53 victory. There were five lead changes and two ties in thios game. Lexington Christian Academy shot 44.4% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 23 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 37.8% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored nine points off 17 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

Chapel Brown led Lexington Christian Academy with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of eight free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham added 17 points, six rebounds, three blocked shots, and five steals. Claire Roberts recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, three of six free throws, and three rebounds. Jentry Bertram chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 18 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Kaleigh Potts added nine points including three of six free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Alyiah Baird recorded nine points including two three point baskets, and three of four free throws. Jazlene Potter chipped in with nine points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Koko Castle recorded five points and five rebounds.

Tates Creek – 12,14,12,15,53
Lexington Christian Academy – 14,8,12,26,60

Tates Creek – (53) – Baird 9, Morbley 18, Castle 5, Potter 9, Potts 9, Bazzell 3.
Lexington Christian Academy – (60) – Bertram 5, Gabbert 6, Pridemore 2, Brown 17, Roberts 13, Graham 17.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 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. 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 6-9 Sr. Eli Thomas.

Lexington Christian Academy eked out a 53-52 victory over Lafayette. Lexington Christian Academy shot 40.7% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored four points off four Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 34% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight LCA turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 24 points including two three point baskets, four of eight free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Andrew Maggard added 15 points and six rebounds. Colt Cummins recorded two points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Tyler Hunt led Lafayette with 17 points including eight of 10 free throws, and 11 rebounds. Drew Biddle added 11 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists. KJ Jones recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Eli Thomas chipped in with nine points including two of two free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-1 So. Ben Marsh recorded four points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Lexington Christian Academy – 11,10,20,12,53
Lafayette – 10,19,11,12,52

Lexington Christian Academy – (53) – Owens 3, Maggard 15, Cummins 2, Howard 24, Frye 0, Bentley 5, Marshall 4.
Lafayette – (52) – Biddle 11, Kirk 0, Hunt 17, Jones 11, Thomas 9, Marsh 4.

February 28^th

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lafayette (Girls) (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Baradshaw started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts. Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton countered with 5-10 Sr, Tess Nelson, 5-8 So. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-5 Jr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 49-33. There were seven lead changes and four ties in this game. Lafayette shot 55.6% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 22 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 28.6% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five blocked shots. Abbey Popham added 10 points including three of four free throws, two assists, and three steals. Addison Combs recorded nine points, two blocked shots, and four steals. Tess Nelson chipped in with six points and four rebounds. Anna Clay Denton recorded five points, three rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.

Claire Roberts led Lexington Christian Academy with 11 points including three three point baskets. Chapel Brown added 10 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Jentry Bertram recorded four points and six rebounds. Piper Graham chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy – 8,9,6,10,33
Lafayette – 10,11,11,17,49

Lexington Christian Academy – (33) – Bertram 4, Gabbert 3, Pridemore 0, Brown 10, Roberts 11, Graham 5.
Lafayette – (49) – Nelson 6, A, Combs 9, B. Combs 17, Denton 5, Popham 10, Kelley 2.

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

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 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. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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.

Lexington Catholic outscored Lexington Christian Academy 18-8 in the second quarter on their way to a 59-48 victory. The score was tied four times and there were nine lead changes. Lexington Catholic shot 40.8% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off six LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 39.6% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Ryan Harward led Lexington Catholic with 16 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Jacob Holland added 14 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, six rebounds, and six assists. Max Meagher recorded 13 points including three of four free throws, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Hank Woodall chipped in with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

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

Lexington Christian Academy – 18,8,9,13,48
HomeLexington Catholic- 16,18,9,16,59

Lexington Christian Academy – (48) – Owens 0, Maggard 10, Cummins 8, Howard 11, Frye 0, Marshall 11, Bentley 8.
Lexington Catholic – (59) – Woodall 11, Harward 16, Meagher 13, Holland 14, Gambrell 3, Aaron 2.

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.

2024BB42DBG

42^nd District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY
February 24-26 & 28, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

February 24^th

Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Girls)

Sayre coach Eric Kinder started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Kathryn Kinder, 5-5 Sr. Anna Mulliken, 5-10 Jr. Lucie Pitman, 5-2 Sr. Katherine Monahan, and 5-5 8^th Grade Adler Jones. Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky countered with 5-8 Jr. Sofia Haggard, 5-8 Sr. Alondra Gonzalez Perez, 5-9 So. Nekoiya Garr, 5-6 Jr. Elayna Ward, and 5-7 Jr. Akiyah Wade.

Sayre defeated Bryan Station by the score of 54-48. Sayre shot 34.6% from the field including 10 of 30 from the three point line. The Lady Spartans connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 32% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Sayre turnovers.

Katherine Monohan led Sayre with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Kathryn Kinder added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and six assists. Adler Jones recorded 12 points on four three point baskets and five rebounds. Lucie Pitman pulled down eight rebounds.

Alondra Gonzalez Perez led Bryan Station with 15 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Akiyah Wade added 10 points including four of eight free throws, two assists, and four steals. Sofia Haggard recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and 11 rebounds. Nekoiya Garr chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

Sayre – 15,13,13,13,54
Bryan Station – 12,9,11,16,48

Sayre – (54) – Kinder 13, Mulliken 0, Pitman 2, Monahan 23, Jones 12, Smith 4.
Home - (48) – Haggard 8, Gonzalez Perez 15, Garr 7, Ward 3, Wade 10, Carpenter 1, Martinez Hidalgo 4.

Scott County vs. Sayre (Boys)

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Colton Helton, 6-2 Sr. Ben Glenn, 6-5 Sr. Preston Luckett, 5-8 Jr. Phillip Grimes, and 6-2 Jr. Montae Washburn. Sayre coach Rob Goodman countered with 6-4 Sr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Sr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Jaxson Howard, 5-11 Sr. Luke Pennington, and 6-1 Sr. John Palumbo.

Sayre defeated Scott County by the score of 83-48. Sayre shot 47.6% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 36.2% from the field including nine of 23 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on five of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Sayre turnovers.

Jaxson Howard led Sayre with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Howard was nine of nine from the field and three of three from the free throw line. Brock Coffman added 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Chase Parker recorded 18 points including five of seven free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. John Palumbo chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

6-1 Sr. Tristan Christopher led Scott County with nine points on three three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Phillip Grimes added eight points including two three point baskets. Colton Helton recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists. Preston Luckett chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Scott County – 13,12,18,5,48
Sayre – 24,24,23,12,83

Scott County – (48) – Helton 6, Glenn 4, Luckett 6, Grimes 8, Washburn 4, Christopher 9, Wray 5, Owens 5, Emongo 1.
Sayre – (83) – Parker 18, Coffman 19, Howard 21, Pennington 0, Palumbo 9, Staley 3, Jones 3, Gaines 6, Braxton 1, Grau 2, Perry 1.

February 25^th

Sayre vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

Sayre coach Eric Kinder started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Kathryn Kinder, 5-5 Sr. Anna Mulliken, 5-10 Jr. Lucie Pitman, 5-2 Sr. Katherine Monahan, and 5-5 8^th Grade Adler Jones. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-8 8^th Grade Tamia Waide, 5-8 So. Peighton Okorley, 6-0 So. Jaelee Knowles, 5-6 Jr. MK Bennett, and 5-8 Jr. Reagan Gregonis.

Frederick Douglass’ quickness and defensive intensity was to much for Sayre tonight as they forced 25 turnovers they converted ot 28 points in a 64-26 victory over the Lady Spartans. They also held an 18-0 advantage on second effort points. Frederick Douglass shot 41.7% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on nine of 16 free throws, and pulled down 47 rebounds, Sayre shot 27% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Spartans connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaelee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 17 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Knowles was eight of nine from the field and one of two from the charity stripe. Tamia Waide added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and threee assists. Reagan Gregonis recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-6 So. Nia Carr chipped in with seven points including five of six free throws and two assists. 5-10 Jr. Miami King added six points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Peighton Okorley recorded two points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Katherine Monohan led Sayre with 11 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Kathryn Kinder added nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. Lucie Pitman recorded four points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.

Sayre – 7,8,4,7,26
Frederick Douglass – 18,25,17,4,64

Sayre – (26) – Kinder 9, Mulliken 0, Pitman 4, Monohan 11, Jones 0, A. Smith 2.
Frederick Douglass – (64) – Waide 14, Okorley 2, Knowles 17, Bennett 2, Gregonis 13, Carr 7, King 6, Major 1, Wooten 2.

Sayre vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Sayre coach Rob Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Sr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Jaxson Howard, 5-11 Sr. Luke Pennington, and 6-1 Sr. John Palumbo. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 6-1 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins.

Frederick Douglass raced out to a 23-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 77-56 victory over Sayre, Frederick Douglass shot 49.2% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 31% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Logan Busson led Frederick Douglass with 15 points and six rebounds. Busson was five of six from the field and five of five from the free throw line. DeMarcus Surratt added 12 points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Jaunte Jenkins chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. 6-2 Jr. Terry Cayson added seven points. Aveion Chenault recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 6-3 Sr. James Clare added four points and seven rebounds.

Brock Coffman led Sayre with 21 points including eight of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Chase Parker added 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jaxson Howard recorded seven points and 12 rebounds.

Sayre – 8,6,21,21,56
Frederick Douglass – 23,16,24,14,77

Sayre – (56) – Parker 15, Coffman 21, Howard 7, Pennington 5, Palumbo 2. Jones 3, Braxton 1, Gaines 2.
Frederick Douglass – (77) – Surratt 12, Chenault 6, Busson 15, Robinson 3, Jenkins 7, Cayson 7, Talbert 11, Wright 3, Clare 4, Jones 4, Banther 1. Cotton 2, Mpiana 2.

February 26^th

Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Scott County coach Toby Harris started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Allison Mosby, 5-7 Jr. Dymon Percell, 5-7 So. Maya Custard, 5-6 Jr. Belle Banner, and 5-6 So. Adrianna Brown. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-6 Sr. Charlianne Robinson, 5-5 8^th Grade Joslyn Turner, 5-10 So. Payton Marcum, 5-2 So. Brinley Dumphord, and 5-4 Sr. Ariyana Sutton.

Henry Clay trailed 42-41 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Scott County by the score of 57-52. There were 14 lead changes and seven ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 45.9% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 21 of 29 from the free throw line, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 24.1% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 21 of 36 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 25 Henry Clay turnovers.

Ariyana Sutton led Henry Clay with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 5-7 Jr. Jayden Jefferies added 13 points including seven of nine free throws, and 15 rebounds. Brinley Dumphord recorded 13 points including six of eight free throws. Charlianne Robinson chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.

5=7 Sr. Mmya Summers led Scott County with 21 points including nine of 12 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Maya Custard added 12 points including seven of 12 free throws, seven rebounds, tao assists, and two steals.

Scott County – 12,13,17,10,52
Henry Clay – 14,13,14,16,57

Scott County - (52) - A. Mosby 5, Percell 4, Custard 12, Banner 5, Brown 2, Young 3, Summers 21.
Henry Clay – (57) – Robinson 10, Turner 0, Marcum 1, Dumphord 13, Sutton 14, Jefferies 13, Jada Henderson 2, McGuire 4.

Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

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. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryan Station trailed 22=19 at halftime but outscored Henry Clay 24-14 in the third quarter on their way to a 60-48 victory. Bryan Station shot 47.2% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off seven Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 38.8% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Bryan Station turnovers.

Justin Richmond led Bryan Station with 19 points including five three point baskets and three rebounds, Amari Owens added 10 points, three rebounds, and seven assists. Taeshawn Adams recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Antowone Burton recorded eight points and nine rebounds. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

AJ Dixon led Henry Clay with 13 points and seven rebounds. Hassan Bush added 12 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jackson Stephan recorded nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Kayson Brown chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Henry Clay – 6,16,14,12,48
Bryan Station – 14,5,24,17,60

Henry Clay – (48) – Stephan 9, Hilander 5, Bush 12, Brown 7, Dixon 13, Evans 2.
Bryan Station – (60) – Adams 10, Owens 10, Burton 8, Richmond 19, Faulkner 3, Fon 6, Axsom 4.

February 28^th

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

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Charlianne Robinson, 5-7 Jr. Jayden Jefferies, 5-10 So. Payton Marcum, 5-2 So. Brinley Dumphord, and 5-4 Sr. Ariyana Sutton. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-8 8^th Grade Tamia Waide, 5-8 So. Peighton Okorley, 6-0 So. Jaelee Knowles, 5-6 Jr. MK Bennett, and 5-8 Jr. Reagan Gregonis.

Frederick Douglass defeated Henry Clay by the score of 78-44. Frederick Douglass shot 46.7% from the field including nine of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 40% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 17 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Tamia Waide led Frederick Douglass with 25 points including four three point baskets, five of five free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Jaelee Knowles added 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-10 Jr. Miami King recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Reagan Gregonis chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four steals. MK Bennett added seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Ariyana Sutton added 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Charlianne Robinson adde nine points Brinley Dumphord recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two steals.

Henry Clay – 8,11,12,13,44
Frederick Douglass – 16,27,21,14,78

Henry Clay – (44) – Robinson 9, Jefferies 6, Marcum 0, Dumphord 8, Sutton 14, McGuire 4, Henderson 1, Squire 2.
Frederick Douglass – (78) – Waide 25, Okorley 4, Knowles 12, Bennett 7, Gregonis 8, King 11, Major 5, Cheek 3, Carr 3.

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

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 6-1 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins.

Frederick Douglass led 31-17 late in the second quarter but Bryan Station rallied to defeat the Broncos by the score of 59 – 56. There were two ties and two lead changes in this game. Bryan Station shot 53.5% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on nine of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 39.2% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 22 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Justin Richmond added 16 points including four three point baskets. Taeshawn Adams recorded 10 points, two assists, and two blocked shots. Rashaad Faulkner chipped in with five points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Jaunte Jenkins led Frederick Douglass with 17 points including five of eight free throws. 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert added 10 points and two steals. Aveion Chenault recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. DeMarcus Surratt chipped in with seven points and six rebounds. Logan Busson added six points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Bryan Station – 13,7,15,24,59
Frederick Douglass – 14,17,12,13,56

Bryan Station – (59) – Adams 10, Owens 22, Burton 2, Richmond 16, Faulkner 5, Fon 4.
Frederick Douglass – (56) – Surratt 7, Chenault 8, Busson 6, Robinson 5, Jenkins 17, Talbert 10, Cayson 3.

Acknowledgements

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44^th District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Baptist Health Arena EKU Campus

Richmond KY, KY
February 24, 25, & 28, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Monday February 24^th

Madison Central vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

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. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. Madison Southern coach Kent Miller countered with 5-8 Jr. Emma Kate Lawson, 5-8 Fr. Brians Hensley, 5-10 Jr. Laci Sandlin, 5-9 Fr. Cami Duerson, and 5-5 Jr. Hadley French.

The score was tied 11-11 after the first quarter but Madison Central outscored Madison Southern 21-3 in the second quarter on their way to a 68-46 victory. Madison Central’s pressure defense forced 25 turnovers which they converted to 30 points. There were two ties and six lead changes in the game. Madison Central shot 50% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 12 free throws and pulled down 24 rebounds. Madison Southern shot 41.7% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 24 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Jordynn Miles added 15 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 12 points including two three point baskets. Brittany Campbell chipped in with six points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 5-5 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth added six points on two three point baskets. 5-6 Sr. Tiana Long recorded five points, two assists, and three steals. Brooke Campbell three points, seven assists, and two steals.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 11 points including three three point baskets. Laci Sandlin added nine points and three rebounds. Emma Kate Lawson recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Cami Duerson chipped in with five points, two assists, and two steals.

Madison Central – 11,21,25,11,68
Madison Southern- 11,3,15,17,46

Madison Central – (68) – Bro. Campbell 0, Miles 15, Ridderikhoff 12, Bri. Campbell 6, Strader 24. Long 5, S. Collinsworth 6.
Madison Southern – (46) – Lawson 6, Hensley 4, Sandlin 9, Duerson 5, French 11, Kirk 5. Todd 3, Wilson 3.

Madison Central vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Luke Asher, 6-3 Sr. Cody Morrison, 6-7 Jr. Jake Feldhaus, 5-9 Jr. Cam Steele, and 6-0 Jr. Will Richardson. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-1 Sr. Mason Davis, 5-10 Jr. Zach Adams, 6-3 So. Jordan Dunaway, 5-10 Sr. Micah Whitaker, and 5-10 Fr. Tucker Nobbe. (Star guard 5-8 Sr.Casen Nobbe is out with an injury).

Madison Central outscored Madison Southern 22-2 in the second quarter on their way to an 80-49 victory. Madison Central shot 56.9% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 20 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 38.6% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers.

Jake Feldhaus led Madison Central with 22 points including seven of 10 free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Will Richardson added 20 points including six three point baskets, and two rebounds. Cody Morrison recorded 11 points and four rebounds. Luke Asher also scored 11 points and four rebounds. 5-10 So. Ricky Goatley chipped in with four points, three rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. 6-4 Jr.Joe Powers added nine points and four rebounds. Cam Steele dished out seven assists.

Micah Whitaker led Madison Southern with 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and four steals. Tucker Nobbe added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Jordan Dunaway recorded 10 points including four of six free throws, and four rebounds.

Madison Central – 20,22,25,13,80
Madison Southern – 18,2,18,11,49

Madison Central – (80) – Asher 11, Morrison 11, Feldhaus 22, Steele 0, Richardson 20, Goatley 4, Powers 9, Lawson 3.
Madison Southern – (49) – Davis 0, Z. Adams 3, Dunaway 10, Whitaker 16, Nobbe 12, Helton 2, Daniels 2, C. Adams 4.

Tuesday February 25^th

Model vs. Berea (Girls)

Model coach Scotty Sutton started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Rylli Hunt, 5-7 Jr. Emily Little, 5-8 Jr. Piper Moore, 5-1 Jr. Claire Ballou, and Jr. Tiaree Ortiz. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-9 Fr. Kelsey Slone, 5-7 Jr. Cora Reed, 5-9 Jr. Kadence Stepp, 5-3 Fr, Absady Baker, and 5-5 Jr. Avery Plessinger.

The Berea inside-outside combination of Kadence Stepp and Avery Plessingter was to much for Model to overcome as they combined for 33 points as the Lady Pirates defeated Model by the score of 41-31. There were four ties and two lead changes in this game. Berea shot 42.5% from the field including two of four from the three point line. The Lady Pirates connected on five of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Model turnovers. Model shot 28.1% from the field including four of six from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Berea turnovers.

Avery Plessinger led Berea with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, and four steals. Kadence Stepp added 15 points, 16 rebounds, and two assists.

Rylli Hunt led Model with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. Emma Little added six points and two assists. Kendall Maggard recorded five points. Tiaree Ortiz added four points and six rebounds..

Model – 7,7,10,7,31
Berea – 10,12,9,10,41

Model – (31) – Hunt 14, Little 6, Moore 1, Ballou 1, Ortiz 4, Maggard 5.

Berea – (41) – Slone 2, Reed 2, Stepp 15, Baker 2, Plessinger 18, McLin 2.

Model vs. Berea (Boys)

Model coach Christopher Evans started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Riley Mollette, 6-4 Sr. Harrison Parkhurst, 6-6 Sr. Marcello Zorzi, 6-1 Sr. Travis Kidd, and 6-2 Jr. Ty Balser. Berea coach Eric Fields countered with 6-1 Jr. Jake Mills, 6-0 Sr. Ethan Slone, 6-3 Sr. Tommie Banderman, 5-4 Jr. Liam Brewer, and 5-8 Jr. Finley Blevins.

Berea trailed 26-23 at halftime but outscored the Patriots 19-7 in the third quarter on their way to a 60-42 victory. There were five ties and three lead changes in this game. Model was hampered tonight as Harrison Parkhurst was injured minutes into the game and could only play limited minutes the rest of the night. Berea shot 46.2% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Pirates connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Model turnovers. Model shot 38.1% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Berea turnovers.

Tommie Banderman led Berea with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Finley Blevins added 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. Ethan Slone recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Liam Brewer chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, and three assists.

Ty Balser led Model with 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Travis Kidd added nine points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Riley Mollette recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-6 Fr. Landon Mayo chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Model – 15,11,7,9,42
Berea – 12,11,19,18,60

Model – (42) – Mollette 8, Parkhurst 5, Zorzi 4, Kidd 9, Balser 10, Mayo 6.
Berea – (60) – Mills 6, Slone 12, Banderman 14, Brewer 9, Blevins 14, Reed 2, King 1, Hemenway 2.

Friday February 28^th

Berea vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Championship)

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Kelsey Slone, 5-7 Jr. Cora Reed, 5-9 Jr. Kadence Stepp, 5-3 Fr, Absady Baker, and 5-5 Jr. Avery Plessinger. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-6 Sr. Tiana Long, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central’s press took its toll on a young Berea squad as the Lady Indians raced out to a 25-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-12 victory. Madison Central forced 24 turnovers and recorded 20 steals that they converted to 31 points. Madison Central shot 63.6% from the field including 13 of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 15 free throws and pulled down 15 rebounds. Berea shot 23.5% from the field including zero of four from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and forced five Madison Central turnovers.

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 23 points including six three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Campbell was eight of nine from the field including six of seven from beyond the arc. Nataya Strader added 11 points, teo rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded nine points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and five steals. 5-5 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth added nine points on three of four from the three point line.

Kelsey Stone led Berea with six points. Cora Reed added two points, three rebounds, and two assists. Kadence Stepp pulled down four rebounds.

Berea – 6,2,3,1,12
Madison Central – 25,18,17,4,64

Berea – (12) – Slone 6, Reed 2, Stepp 1, Baker 0, Plessinger 2, McLin 1.
Madison Central – (64) – Bro. Campbell 0, Long 3, Ridderikhoff 9, Bri. Campbell 23, Strader 11, S. Collinsworth 9, Miles 5, Halston 3, Murphy 1.

All Tournament Team – Hadley French (Madison Southern). Laci Sandlin (Madison Southern), Rylli Hunt (Model), Piper Moore (Model), Avery Plessinger (Berea), Tess McLin (Berea), Kadence Stepp (Berea), Jordynn Miles (Madison Central), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), and Brittany Campbell (MVP) (Madison Central).

Berea vs. Madison Central (Boys) (Championship)

Berea coach Eric Fields started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Jake Mills, 6-0 Sr. Ethan Slone, 6-3 Sr. Tommie Banderman, 5-4 Jr. Liam Brewer, and 5-8 Jr. Finley Blevins. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Luke Asher, 6-3 Sr. Cody Morrison, 6-7 Jr. Jake Feldhaus, 5-9 Jr. Cam Steele, and 6-0 Jr. Will Richardson.

Madison Central led 21-12 after the first quarter on their way to a 77-46 victory over Berea to earn the 44^th District Championship. Madison Central shot 48.1% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 38.1% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Pirates connected on 10 of 21 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Madison Central turnovers.

Jake Feldhaus led Madison Central with 16 points including six of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Will Richardson added 15 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Jr. Christian Lawson recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Cody Morrison chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and five steals. Luke Asher recorded nine points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-10 So. Ricky Goatley added eight points and three assists.

Tommie Banderman led Berea with 12 points and six rebounds. Liam Brewer added 12 points on four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Jake Mills recorded six points and seven rebounds. Finley Blevins chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and three assists. Ethan Slone added five points, two assists, and two steals.

Berea – 12,8,10,16,46
Madison Central – 21, 13,24,19,77

Berea - (46) – Mills 6, Slone 5, Banderman 12, Brewer 12, Blevins 6, King 2, Eversole 3.
Home - (77) – Asher 9, Morrison 10, Feldhaus 16, Steele 2, Richardson 15, Lawson 13, Goatley 8, Powers 1, Heyer 3.

All Tournament Team – Tucker Nobbe (Madison Southern), Micah Whitaker (Madison Southern), Travis Kidd (Model), Riley Mollette (Model), Tommie Banderman (Berea), Ethan Slone (Berea), Finley Blevins (Berea), Will Richardson (Madison Central), Cody Morrison (Madison Central), Luke Asher (Madison Central), and Jake Feldhaus (MVP) (Madison Central).

Acknowledgements

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. 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

Acknowledgements

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. Pineville vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 21, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Pineville coach Elgie Green started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Ava Arnett, 5-9 Sr. Kamryn Biliter, 6-0 Jr. Rachel Howard, 5-6 Fr. Addison Arnett, and 5-7 Fr. Madison Johnson. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Pineville by the score of 56-36. Lexington Christian Academy shot 40.4% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Pineville turnovers. Pineville shot 24.4% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Lions connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 LCA turnovers.

Claire Roberts led LCA with 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Chapel Brown added 15 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three steals. 5-6 Jr. Piper Graham recorded 11 points including sox of eight free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ella Gabbert chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Sophia Pridemore pulled down 10 rebounds. Jentry Bertram added three points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Rachel Howard led Pineville with 17 points including seven of nine free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-0 8^th Grade Hannah Abner added five points and five rebounds. Ava Arnett recorded four points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Madison Johnson chipped in with four points, four rebounds, and two assists. Kamryn Biliter added four points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Woodford County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
February 21, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-4 So. Josiah McKee, 5-5 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon, 6-0 Sr. Montae Ashford, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Woodford County defeated Bryan Station by the score of 56-34. Woodford County shot 47.6% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 33.3% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Woodford County turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 15 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds,two blocked shots, and three steals. Makhi Smith added 14 points including six of nine free throws, and three rebounds. Makhi Mahorn recorded five points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams led Bryan Station with 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-11 Sr. Jordan Axsom added six points and two rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Amari Owens recorded five points, five assists, and two steals. Brunley Fon added four points and nine rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Madison Central vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
February 21, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Luke Asher, 6-3 Sr. Cody Morrison, 6-7 Jr. Jake Feldhaus, 5-8 Jr. Cam Steele, and 5-11 Jr. Will Richardson. Covington Catholic coach Jake Thelen countered with 6-1 Sr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-0 So. Teegan Stava, 6-7 Jr. Donovan Bradshaw, 5-11 Jr. Dylan Gaiser, and 6-0 Jr. Athens McGillis.

Covington Catholic defeated Madison Central by the score of 66-61. Madison Central led 41-31 in the third quarter but Covington Catholic rallied to take a 42-41 lead after three quarters. There were 17 lead changes and eight ties in this contest. Covington Catholic shot 40% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 48.9% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on sevn of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Dylan Gaiser led Covington Catholic with 20 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Teegan Stava added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Athens McGillis recorded 15 points including eight of 13 free throws, five assists, and two steals. Donovan Bradshaw chipped in with seven points and seven rebounds. Nolan Ruthsatz added two points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Jake Feldhaus led Madison Central with 30 points including five three point baskets, five of six free throws, and nine rebounds. Cody Morrison added 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Will Richardson recorded six points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cam Steele chipped in with six points and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Western Hills vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 20, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Western Hills coach Jana Hughes started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Shelby Simpson, 5-9 Sr. Sara Ayers, 6-0 Fr. Malia Campbell, 5-6 Jr. Sakota Wilder, and 5-7 Jr. Bry’e Wolfe. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-9 Sr, Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Western Hills 59-53 in overtime. There were seven lead changes and seven ties in this game. The score was tied 45-45 at the end of regulation. Lexington Christian Academy shot 35% from the field including eight of 27 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 25 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 51.2% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Wolverines connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 LCA turnovers.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 15 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals. Claire Roberts added 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham recorded 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ella Gabbert chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Jentry Bertram added six points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.

Bry’e Wolfe led Western Hills with 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Malia Camobell added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Sakota Wilder recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, and two assists. Sara Ayers chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Bryan Station vs. Grant County (Boys)

Grant County High School
Dry Ridge, KY
February 18, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Grant County coach Brett Jones countered with 6-0 Jr. Benjamin Bosse, 5-9 Sr. Brennen Gordon, 6-4 Sr. Wyatt Hucker, 5-2 So. Nathanel Hamm, and 5-8 So. Braylen Flamini.

Bryan Station defeated Grant County by the score of 91-71. There were seven lead changes and four ties in this game. Bryan Station shot 51.5% from the field including 13 of 27 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 12 Grant County turnovers. Grant County shot 43.3% from the field including 13 of 36 from beyond the arc. The Braves connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 33 points including four three point baskets, five of eight free throws, five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Rashaad Faulkner added 15 points on five three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded 10 points and 12 rebounds. Taeshawn Adams recorded 15 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Benjamin Bosse led Grant County with 20 points including two three point basket, and three rebounds. Brennen Gordon added 19 points on five three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Nathanel Hamm recorded 10 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Braylen Flamini chipped in with nine points and three assists. Wyatt Hucker recorded three points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Sacred Heart Academy vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

Frederick Douglass School
Lexington, KY
February 21, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey,5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie: Jordan, and 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-8 8^th Grade Tamia Waide, 5-8 So. Peighton Okorley, 6-0 So. Jaylee Knowles, 5-6 Jr. Mikalee Bennett, and 5-8 Jr. Reagan Gregonis.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Frederick Douglass by the score of 77-61. There were three lead changes and two ties in this game. Sacred Heart shot 45% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 24 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 37% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on 19 of 31 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Za’Kiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. “Tootie” Jordan added 17 points including six of eight free throws, five assists, and three steals. Riley Gilvin recorded 14 points including six of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists. 5-7 Fr. Tahri Ralston chipped in with 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Morgan Frey recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.

Jaylee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 18 points and seven rebounds. Tamia Waide added 15 points including seven of 10 free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Peighton Okorley recorded 12 points including four of six free throws, and nine rebounds. Reagan Gregonis chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. Mikalee Bennett recorded six points, five rebounds, two assists, and three 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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