White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Girls) December 19-21, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Girls)
Lexington Catholic High School (Tournament Bracket)

Lexington, KY
December 19-21, 2024

© 2025 Ron Harrison

December 19th

Martin County vs. Lexington Catholic

Martin County coach Robin Newsome started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-8 Sr. Alivia Morris, 5-9 Jr. Bella Bretz, 5-9 Jr. Payton Avilez, 5-6 Fr. Allie Hamilton, and 5-7 Jr. Mary Walker West.

Martin County trailed 28-27 at halftime but outscored Lexington Catholic 29-12 in the second half on their way to a 56-40 victory. There was 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Lexington Catholic only shot 18.5% from the field in the second half. Martin County shot 37% from the field including four of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 31.9% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Martin County turnovers.

Brooklyn Marcum led Martin County with 17 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Maci Maynard added 12 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Chloe May recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Candace Spaulding chipped in with seven points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Makenna Marcum added seven points including three of four free throws. Sophie Harless recorded two points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Alivia Morris led Lexington Catholic with 11 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Walker West added 10 points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. Bella Bretz recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Payton Avilez chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. 5-5 7^th Grade Harper Reynolds recorded four points and five rebounds.

Martin County – 11,16,14,15,56
Lexington Catholic – 14,14,4,8,40

Martin County – (56) – May 8, Spaulding 7, Maynard 12, Harless 2, B. Marcum 17, M. Marcum 7, Davis 3.
Lexington Catholic – (40) – Morris 11, Bretz 8, Avilez 7, Hamilton 0, West 10, Reynolds 4.

Madison Southern vs. Ryle

Madison Southern coach Kent Miller started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Laci Sandlin, 5-6 Jr. Bailee Sparks. 5-8 Jr. Emma Kate Lawson, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and f-f Fr. Allie Wilson. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Ryle raced out to a 26-13 first quarter lead on their way to a 56-47 victory over Madison Southern. Ryle shot 37.8% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 26.8% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 19 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-8 8^th Grade Emerson Dowell added 11 points including three three point baskets, and two of two free throws. Jayden McClain recorded two points, 10 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emma Kate Lawson added nine points including four of four free throws and six rebounds. 5-5 Fr. Ellen Todd recorded seven points and two rebounds. 5-9 Fr. Cami Duerson chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Madison Southern – 13,15,8,11,47
Ryle – 26,13,10,7,56

Madison Southern – (47) – Sandlin 17, Sparks 2, Lawson 9, Himes 0, Wilson 3, Duerson 6, Todd 7, Coburn 3.
Ryle – (56) – Jones 19, Warner 4, McClain 2, Hampton 6, Aschermann 6, Fong 6, Hay 2, Dowell 11,

Rockcastle County vs. Dixie Heights

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Taylor King, 5-8 So. Tessa Begley, 5-10 Jr. Macy Spivey, 5-6 Sr. Markley Richards, and 5-9 Jr. Ella McKinney. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg.

Dixie Heights defeated Rockcastle County by the score of 62-47. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Dixie Heights shot 42.3% from the field including 13 of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Rockcastle County turnovers. Rockcastle County shot 45.2% from the field including two of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Coralee Pelfrey led Dixie Heights with 25 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Catherine Buddenberg added 18 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Bella Crawford recorded 10 points and four assists. Jordan Puitz chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Taylor King led Rockcastle County with 17 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Tessa Begley added 13 points including three of four free throws, nine rebounds, and five steals. Macy Spivey recorded eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Rockcastle County – 15,9,16,7,47
Dixie Heights – 15,14,15,18,62

Rockcastle County – (47) – King 17, Begley 13, Spivey 8, Richards 4, McKinney 5.
Dixie Heights – (62) – Pelfrey 25, Puitz 9, Crawford 10, Carner 0, Buddenberg 18.

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Knox Central

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Nickolas Turner started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Lydia Wallace, 5-6 Fr. Candice Smith, 5-8 Fr. Abigail Bassett, 5-4 Sr. Katie Hendricks, and 5-5 7^th Grade Kathryn Cline. Knox Central coach Steve Warren countered with 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills.

Knox Central defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 90-34. Knox Central shot 53.8% from the field incljuding eight of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 45 points off 34 Christian Academy of Louisville turnovers. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 33.3% from the field including two of five from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored one point off eight Knox Central turnovers.

Halle Collins led Knox Central with 35 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Shelbie Mills added 15 points, three rebounds, and five assists. 5-7 Sr. Sydney Hirst recorded nine points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, and five assists.

Candice Smith led CAL with 12 points including eight of 11 free throws and four rebounds. Katie Hendricks added 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Lydia Wallace recorded six points and three rebounds.

Christian Academy of Louisville – 8,18,4,4,34
Knox Central – 25,24,26,15,90

Christian Academy of Louisville – (34) – Wallace 6, Smith 12, Bassett 0, Hendricks 10, Cline 2, Wahl 2, Lawrence 2.
Knox Central (90) – Kelsie Smith 5, Melton 0, Collins 35, Hensley 5, Mills 15, Kylie Smith 3, Kaylynn Smith 6, Hamilton 3, Hurst 9, Gibson 4, Shelbi Smith 5.

December 20^th

Ryle vs. Martin County (Semifinal)

Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann. Martin County coach Robin Newsome countered with 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum.

Ryle defeated Martin County by the score of 53-38. There were two lead changes and six ties in this game. Ryle shot 39.1% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 40.5% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Jayden McClain added 15 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Ava Warner recorded eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Brooklyn Marcum led Martin County with 19 points including three three point baskets, two of three free throws. Seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Maci Maynard added 11 points and four rebounds.

Ryle – 11,15,13,14,53
Martin County – 16,6,7,9,38

Ryle – (53) – Jones 17, Warner 8, McClain 15, Hampton 4, Aschermann 4, Dowell 5.
Martin County – (38) – May 2, Spaulding 3, Maynard 11, Harless 0, B. Marcum 19, M. Marcum 3.

Knox Central vs. Dixie Heights (Semifinal)

Knox Central coach Steve Warren started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg.

Dixie Heights outscored Knox Central 24-10 in the second quarter to take control of the game on their way to a 72-50 victory. Dixie Heights shot 53.6% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on four of five free throws. Pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Knox Central turnovers. Knox Central shot 42.6% from the field including two of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Catherine Buddenberg led Dixie Heights with 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Coralee Pelfrey added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Asia Carner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Bella Crawford chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and four steals.

Shelbie Mills led Knox Central with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Halle Collins added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. McKenzie Hensley recorded five points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Knox Central – 15,10,12,13,50
Dixie Heights – 15,24,14,20,73

Knox Central – (50) – Kelsie Smith 3, Melton 3, Collins 14, Hensley 5, Mills 17, Kylie Smith 2, Hamilton 2, Hurst 2, Gibson 2.
Dixie Heights – (73) – Pelfrey 13, Puitz 6, Crawford 8, Carner 12, Buddenberg 23, Gibson 3, Elkins 6, Allen 2.

December 21^st

Rockcastle County vs. Madison Southern (Consolation Bracket Champions)

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Taylor King, 5-8 So. Tessa Begley, 5-10 Jr. Macy Spivey, 5-6 Sr. Markley Richards, and 5-9 Jr. Ella McKinney. Madison Southern coach Kent Miller countered with 5-10 Jr. Laci Sandlin, 5-6 Jr. Bailee Sparks. 5-8 Jr. Emma Kate Lawson, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-5 Fr. Allie Wilson.

Madison Southern raced out to an early 19-6 lead and still led 33-32 after three quarters but Rockcastle County rallied for a 51-42 victory. It was a game of runs as Madison Southern had a 10-2 run while Rockcastle County enjoyed a run of 22-3. Rockcastle County shot 50% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 40.5% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 10 freed throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Rockcastle County turnovers.

Macy Spivey led Rockcastle County with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, and eight rebounds. Tessa Begley added 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and seven steals. Taylor King recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 19 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, and five steals. Allie Wilson added eight points, two rebounds, and three assists. Maria Himes recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Emma Kate Lawson chipped in with five points including three of four free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Rockcastle County – 4,17,11,19,51
Madison Southern – 14,12,7,9,42

Rockcastle County – (51) – King 12, Begley 13, Spivey 19, Richards 4, McKinney 0, Osborne 3.
Madison Southern – (42) – Sandlin 19, Sparks 0, Lawson 5, Himes 8, Wilson 8, Coburn 2.

Knox Central vs. Martin County (3^rd Place Game)

Knox Central coach Steve Warren started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills. Martin County coach Robin Newsome countered with 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum.

Knox Central outscored Martin County 31-8 in the third quarter on their way to an 85-46 victory. Knox Central shot 54.2% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 42 points off 26 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 27.9% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 17 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Knox Central turnovers.

5-7 Sr. Sydney Hurst led Knox Central with 26 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Halle Collins added 25 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Shelbie Mills recorded 21 points including six of six free throws, five assists, and four steals.

Chloe May led Martin County with 16 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, and two rebounds. Maci Maynard added 13 points including five of six free throws, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Brooklyn Marcum recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Knox Central – 19,26,31,9,85
Martin County – 18,11,8,9,46

Knox Central – (85) – Kelsie Smith 0, Melton 2, Collins 25, Hensley 3, Mills 21, Hurst 26, Hamilton 2, Gibson 6.
Martin County – (46) – May 16, Spaulding 4, Maynard 13, Harless 4, B. Marcum 6, M. Marcum 3.

Dixie Heights vs. Ryle (Championship)

Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Dixie Heights trailed 31-27 at halftime but the Lady Colonels rallied in the second half to earn a 68-52 victory over Ryle. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Dixie Heights shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Coralee Pelfrey led Dixie Heights with 20 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Bella Crawford added 19 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, and six rebounds. Catherine Buddenberg recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jordan Puitz chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, and five rebounds.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 27 points including eight of eight free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Laynee Hampton added 19 points including three three point baskets, two of four free throws, two rebounds, and two steals.

Dixie Heights – 17,10,18,23,68
Ryle – 17,14,10,11,52

Dixie Heights – (68) – Pelfrey 20, Puitz 12, Crawford 19, Carner 3, Buddenberg 12, Elkins 1, Allen 1.
Ryle – (52) – Jones 27, Warner 0, McClain 2, Hampton 19, Aschermann 0, Dowell 3, Hay 1.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic 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.

2025 UK HealthCare Boys Basketball KHSAA Sweet 16(R) March 26-29, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 UK HealthCare Boys Basketball KHSAA Sweet 16®
Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

Lexington, KY
March 26-29, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 26^th (Wednesday)

Adair County (Region 5) vs. Bowling Green (Region 4)

Adair County coach Deron Breeze started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Brayton Coomer, 6-2 Jr. Dawson Gilbert, 6-7 Sr. Isaiah Cochran, 6-0 Sr. Connor Loy, and 6-1 Sr. Lane Grant. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Deuce Bailey hit a driving layup with nine seconds left in overtime to give Bowling Green a 52-51 victory over Adair County for the victroy. Adair County had a last chance opportunity but the shot would not fall. Bowling Green had a 10 point lead early in the final quarter but Adair County rallied to tie the score 46-46 and had a late shot to win it in regulation but the shot failed to connect. There were six ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Bowling Green shot 45.7% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Purples connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Adair County turnovers. Adair County shot 41.5% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Bowling Green turnovers.

Braylon Banks led Bowling Green with 16 points including four of four free throws and four assists. Kadyn Carpenter added 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Deuce Bailey recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Luke Idlett added six points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Connor Loy led Adair County with 14 points including four of seven free throws, nine rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Isaiah Cochron added 14 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. Brayton Coomer recorded 13 points and eight rebounds.

Adair County – 13,6,7,25,51
Bowling Green – 13,7,14,18,52

Adair County – (51) – Coomer 13, Gilbert 0, Cochran 14, Loy 14, Grant 3, White 4, Bardin 3.
Bowling Green (52) – Banks 16, Idlett 6, Hurt 2, Carpenter 13, Bailey 8, Wardlow 7.

St. Xavier (Region 7) vs. Jeffersontown (Region 6)

St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-7 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-9 Jr. Jermaine Cameron, and 5-9 Sr. Chance Dillingham. Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan countered with 6-2 Sr. Prince Kahnplaye, 6-1 So. Larron Westmoreland, 6-5 Sr, Camron McDaniels, 5-10 Jr. Dayvonne Harrison, and 6-1 Jr. Damere Clark.

Jeffersontown outscored St. Xavier 25-15 in the final quarter to upset St. Xavier by the score of 64-59. Camron McDaniels had been cold from the floor but he heated up scoring the last eight points for Jeffersontown in the last 1:06 to give the Chargers the come-from-behind victory. There were six ties and nine lead changes in this game. Jeffersontown shot 36.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line, connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers. St. Xavier shot 45.3% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off six Jeffersontown turnovers.

Prince Kahnplaye led Jeffersontown with 17 points including three three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Dayvonne Harrison added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Camron McDaniwls recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, and nine rebounds. Larron Westmoreland chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Jeremiah Jackson led St. Xavier with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Jermaine Cameron added 11 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Chance Dillingham recorded 11 points. Graham Krezmien chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. Will Hanke recorded six points, 14 rebounds, and four assists. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes added seven points, two rebounds, and four assists.

St. Xavier – 19,16,9,15,59
Jeffersontown – 14,15,10,25,64

St. Xavier – (59) – Hanke 6, Jackson 11, Krezmien 8, Cameron 11, Dillingham 11. Lindsay 5, Dayes 7.
Jeffersontown – (64) – Kahnplaye 17, Westmoreland 9, McDaniels 17, Harrison 17, Clark 4.

Danville Christian Academy (Region 12) vs. South Oldham (Region 8)

Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-4 Jr. Cole Dadisman, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd. South Oldham coach Steve Simpson countered with 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian.

South Oldham outscored Danville Christian Academy 26-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 67-44 victory. South Oldham shot 51% from the field including 14 of 33 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Danville Christian Academy turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 40.9% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 South Oldham turnovers.

Jake Fithian led South Oldham with 17 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Julian Miles added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. 6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Drew Campbell chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

Geu Leek Ateny led Danville Christian with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Lual Ayiei added 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Titus Boyd recorded 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Danville Christian Academy – 13,7,12,12,44
South Oldham – 12,26,12,17,67

Danville Christian Academy – (44) – Ateny 14, Dadisman 0, Ayiei 10, Perez 3, Boyd 10, Motley 2, Bradshaw 5.
South Oldham – (67) – Bee 2, Miles 14, Burnside 5, Searcy 3, Fithian 17, Wuchterl 13, Campbell 8, A. Miles 2, Burkhead 3.

Calloway County (Region 1) vs. Ashland Blazer (Region 16)

Calloway County coach Brad Cleaver started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jonah Butler, 6-3 Sr. Cole Lockhart, 6-5 So. Luke Armstrong, 6-1 Sr. Conner Lockhart, and 6-1 Sr. Eli Finley. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Sr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Sr. Tyson LaLonde, 6-4 Sr. Preston Hoskins, 5-9 Jr. Drew Smith, and 6-1 Jr. Caleb Clarke.

Ashland Blazer led Calloway County 49-46 after three quarters and shot a sizzling 92.3% (12-13) from the field in the final quarter to pull away for an 81-64 victory. Ashland Blazer shot 62.7% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line. The Tomcats connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Calloway County turnovers. Calloway County shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lakers connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored ight points off five Ashland Blazer turnovers.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 29 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Drew Smith added 16 points including four three point baskets and three assists. Preston Hoskins recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and two rebounds. Caleb Clarke chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Tyson LaLonde added eight points, two assists, and three steals.

Jonah Butler led Calloway County with 23 points including two three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Conner Lockhart added 16 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, and three assists. Luke Armstrong recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Eli Finley chipped in with 11 points including five of seven free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.

Calloway County – 14,18,14,18,64
Ashland Blazer – 23,15,11,32,81

Calloway County – (64) – Butler 23, Cole Lockhart 0, Armstrong 13, Conner Lockhart 16, Finley 11, Lane 1.
Ashland Blazer – (81) – Carter 29, LaLonde 8, Hoskins 13, Smith 16, Clarke 9, Hughes 3, Lyons 3.

March 27^th (Thursday)

Breathitt County (Region 14) vs. North Laurel (Region 13)

Breathitt County coach Jeff Honeycutt started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Austin Sperry, 6-1 Sr. Joseph Honeycutt, 6-4 Sr. Canaan Gross, 5-10 So. Payton Collins, and 6-1 Sr. Braxton Terry. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble, 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza.

Reece Davidson hit two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining in the game and stole the ensuing in bounds pass to give North Laurel a 54-53 victrory over Breathitt County. There were 17 lead changes and eight ties in this game. North Laurel shot 46.5% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Breathitt County turnovers. Breathitt County shot 51.3% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored four points off two North Laurel turnovers.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 36 points including four three point baskets, six of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, four steals, and two blocked shots. Cooper Elza added nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Austin Sperry led Breathitt County with 22 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. Braxton Terry added 14 points including four of six free throws, and 11 rebounds. Joseph Honeycutt recorded six points on two three point baskets.

Breathitt County – 12,12,18,11,53
North Laurel – 12,18,10,14,54

Breathitt County – (53) – Sperry 22, Honeycutt 6, Gross 2, Collins 5, Terry 14, Stallard 4.
North Laurel – (54) – Davidson 36, Rawlings 4, Noble 2, Jervis 3, Elza 9.

Montgomery County (Region 10) vs. Lawrence County (Region 15)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry. Lawrence County coach Chandler Thompson countered with 5-10 So. Hayden Perry, 5-10 Jr. Luke Fetherholf, 6-2 Jr. Gunnar Woods, 5-9 Jr. Kaiden Harris, and 5-11 So. Kaden Johnson.

Montgomery County recorded 1 three point baskets in a 98-72 victory over Lawrence County. Montgomery County shot 53.5% from the field including 16 of 32 from the three point line. The Indians connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Lawrence County turnovers. Lawrence County shot 41.2% from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 14 of 30 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 20 Montgomery County turnovers.

Luke Fawns led Montgomery County with 23 points including five three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. Tyce Jarvis added 21 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Cayden Reed recorded 15 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and 10 assists. Dawson Gentry chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, 5-10 Sr. Ethan Dunn added eight points including two three point baskets and five assists. 6-1 Sr. Dane Klute added seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Andrew Terry recorded six points and 14 rebounds.

Kaiden Harris led Lawrence County with 18 points including six of nine free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Kaden Johnson added 16 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Gunnar Woods recorded 15 points including four of seven free throws and three rebounds. Hayden Perry chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Luke Fetherholf added seven points and four rebounds.

Montgomery County – 25,25,26,22,98
Lawrence County – 15,15,19,23,72

Montgomery County – (98) – Fawns 23, Jarvis 21, Terry 6, Reed 15, Gentry 8, Dunn 8, Klute 7, Rowlett 2, Campbell 3, Hatton 3, Routt 2.
Lawrence County – (72) – Perry 10, Fetherholf 7, Woods 15, Harris 18, Johnson 16, Muncy 2, Davis 2, Branham 2.

Great Crossing (Region 11) vs. Daviess County (Region 3)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, 6-1 So. LJ Holman. Daviess County coach Neil Hayden countered with 6-3 Sr. Joseph Varble, 6-1 Sr. Aydan Ayer, 6-7 Jr. DeAaron Watkins, 5-9 Sr. Jaxon Brown, and 5-10 Jr. Jonathan Moss.

Great Crossing defeated Daviess County by the score of 69-37. Great Crossing shot 56.4% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. Great Crossing did not shoot a free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Daviess County turnovers. Daviess County shot 31.9% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 21 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Vince Dawson added 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Gage Richardson recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. LJ Holman chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Jaxon Brown led Daviess County with 10 points. Jonathan Moss added eight points, two rebounds, and two assists. Aydan Ayer recorded eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. DeAron Watkins chipped in with six points and five rebounds. Joseph Varble recorded five points and four rebounds.

Great Crossing – 15,19,14,21,69
Daviess County – 8,7,14,8,37

Great Crossing – (69) – Dawson 16, Richardson 13, Moreno 21, Mason 4, Holman 8, Orem 2, Swartz 2, Delimpo 3.
Daviess County – (37) – Varble 5, Ayer 8, Watkins 6, Brown 10, Moss 8.

Cooper (Region 9) vs. Henderson County (Region 2)

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-3 Sr. Jaidan Combs, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson. Henderson County coach Tyler Smithhart countered with 6-2 Sr. Lacon McKinney, 5-11 So. Xavion Johnson, 6-5 Sr, Elijah Suggs, 5-10 Sr. Cooper Davenport, and 5-10 Sr. Dwaine Moss.

Cooper turned a strong defensive effort into a 50-35 victory over Henderson County. Cooper shot 45% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 41.9% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Cooper turnovers.

Jaidan Combs led Cooper with 14 points including four of six free throws and six rebounds. Andy Johnson added 13 points including three of five free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. Isaac Brown recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Roman Combs chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Lacon McKinney led Henderson County with 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavion Johnson added nine points including seven of eight free throws and two assists. Elijah Suggs recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Cooper – 10,12,10,18,50
Henderson County – 4,8,7,16.35

Cooper – (50) – Brown 12, J. Combs 14, R. Combs 8, Rodriguez 0, Johnson 13, Lutz 3.
Henderson County – (35) – McKinney 11, Johnson 9, Suggs 8, Davenport 0, Moss 4, Stewart 3.

March 28^th

Bowling Green vs. Ashland Blazer (Quarterfinal)

Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Sr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Sr. Tyson LaLonde, 6-4 Sr. Preston Hoskins, 5-9 Jr. Drew Smith, and 6-1 Jr. Caleb Clarke.

Bowling Green rallied from nine points down in the third quarter to defeat Ashland Blazer 80-74 in overtime. Deuce Bailey scored a layup with 15 seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 67-67 and force overtime. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 56.3% from the field including three of five from the three point line. The Purples connected on 23 of 32 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 48.1% from the field including 10 of 27 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Bowling Green turnovers.

Luke Idlett led Bowling Green with 26 points including three three point baskets, nine of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Deuce Bailey added 18 points including six of 10 free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Kadyn Carpenter recorded 17 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Braylon Banks added eight points, five rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Joe Hurt chipped in with two points and seven rebounds.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 33 points including two three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and seven assists. Tyson LaLonde added 14 points including four three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-2 So. Elijah Neel recorded 10 points including three of six free throws, two rebounds, and four assists. Caleb Clarke chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Preston Hoskins added six points on two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Bowling Green – 13,16,23,28,80
Ashland Blazer – 21,12,24,17,74

Bowling Green – (80) – Banks 8, Idlett 26, Hurt 2, Carpenter 17, Bailey 18, Wardlow 9.
Ashland Blazer – (74) – Carter 33, LaLonde 14, Hoskins 6, Smith 3, Clarke 8, Neel 10.

Jeffersontown vs. South Oldham (Quarterfinal)

Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Prince Kahnplaye, 6-1 So. Larron Westmoreland, 6-5 Sr, Camron McDaniels, 5-10 Jr. Dayvonne Harrison, and 6-1 Jr. Damere Clark. South Oldham coach Steve Simpson countered with 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian.

South Oldham defeated Jeffersontown by the score of 76-75. South Oldham trailed 56-51 after three quarters but outscored the Chargers 25-19 in the final quarter. There were 14 lead changes and three ties in this game. South Oldham shot 46.8% from the field including 15 of 38 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Jeffersontown turnovers. Jeffersontown shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc. The Chargers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine South Oldham turnovers.

6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl led South Oldham with 34 points including 10 three point baskets (A KHSAA state tournament record), two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Wuchterl was 12 of 15 from the field including 10 of 13 from beyond the arc. Jake Fithian added 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Julian Miles recorded 11 points, 12 assists, and six steals. Brooks Bee chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.

Camron McDaniels led Jeffersontown with 20 points including three three point baskets, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Prince Kahnplaye added 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Larron Westmoreland recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Dayvonne Harrison chipped in with 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Damere Clark added 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Jeffersontown – 16,9,31,19,75
South Oldham – 15,16,20,25,76

Jeffersontown – (75) – Kahnplaye 16, Westmoreland 11, McDaniels 20, Harrison 14, Clark 14.
Soth Oldham – (76) – Bee 8, Miles 11, Burnside 0, Searcy 0, Fithian 15, Wuchterl 34, Campbell 4, A. Miles 4.

Montgomery County vs. North Laurel (Quarterfinal)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble, 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza.

Cayden Reed hit two free throws and recorded a key steal in the closing seconds to ensure a 69-66 Montgomery County victory over North Laurel. There were 13 lead changes and three steals in this game. Montgomery County shot 42.9% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 60.9% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Montgomery County turnovers.

Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 29 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Luke Fawns added 17 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Tyce Jarvis recorded 14 points, two rebounds, four steals, and two blocked shots. 5-10 Sr. Ethan Dunn chipped in with six points.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 41 points including four three point baskets, five of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, four steals, and four blocked shots. Kole Jervis added nine points and three assists. RJ Noble recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Montgomery County – 18,13,21,17,69
North Laurel – 17,17,16,16,66

Montgomery County – (69) – Fawns 17, Jarvis 14, Terry 3, Reed 29, Gentry 0, Dunn 6.
North Laurel – (66) – Davidson 41, Rawlings 4, Noble 6, Jervis 9, Elza 4, Cunagin 2.

Cooper vs. Great Crossing (Quarterfinal)

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-3 Sr. Jaidan Combs, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing defeated Cooper by the score of 49-36. Great Crossing shot 40.9% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 29.2% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 20 points including six of nine free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Malachi Moreno added 13 points, 16 rebounds, and seven blocked shots. Gage Richardson recorded six points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Isaac Brown led Cooper with 14 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Andy Johnson added 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Cooper – 12,4,12,8,36
Great Crossing – 14,8,14,13,49

Cooper – (36) – Brown 14, J. Combs 3, R. Combs 2, Rodriguez 0, Johnson 12, Knuckles 2, Sullivan 3.
Great Crossing – (49) – Dawson III 20, Richardson 6, Moreno 13, Mason 2, Holman 2, Orem 4, Cooper 2.

March 29^th (Saturday)

South Oldham vs. Bowling Green (Semifinal)

South Oldham coach Steve Simpson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Bowling Green defeated South Oldham by the score of 73-51. Bowling Green shot 60% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 South Oldham turnovers. South Oldham shot 35% from the field including eight of 35 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on one of five free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Bowling Green turnovers.

Joe Hurt led Bowling Green with 26 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Braylon Banks added 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Luke Idlett recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Kadyn Carpenter chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Deuce Bailey recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow added seven points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Julian Miles led South Oldham with 18 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. William Burnside added nine points and nine rebounds. Jake Fithian recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Brooks Bee chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl added seven points and five rebounds.

South Oldham – 8,18,12,13,51
Bowling Green – 14,23,13,23,73

South Oldham – (51) – Bee 7, Miles 18, Burnside 9, Searcy 0, Fithian 8, Wuchterl 7, Estrada 2.
Bowling Green – (73) – Banks 11, Idlett 12, Hurt 26, Carpenter 7, Bailey 7, Wardlow 7, Davis 1, Doyle 2.

Great Crossing vs. Montgomery County (Semifinal)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-7 Fr. Brady Orem, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. (LJ Holman is out with an injury). Montgomery County coach Jason Mays countered with 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry.

Great Crossing pulled away in the second half to defeat Montgomery County by the score of 70-49. There were nine lead changes and four ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 65.1% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 34% from the field including 10 of 32 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on three of three free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 26 points including six of six free throws, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Brady Orem recorded 14 points on five of five from the field and four of five free throws, and five rebounds. 6-2 Jr. Trevanti Cooper chipped in with 10 points on four of four from the field including two of two from beyond the arc.

Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Luke Fawns added 10 points including two three point baskets. Dawson Gentry recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Tyce Jarvis chipped in with eight points including three of three free throws and three rebounds. Andrew Terry recorded six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.

Great Crossing – 12,12,25,21,70
Montgomery County – 11,15,13,10,49

Great Crossing – (70) – Dawson III 16, Orem 14, Mporeno 26, Mason 0, Richardson 4, Cooper 10.
Montgomery County – (49) – Fawns 10, Jarvis 8, Terry 6, Reed 15, Gentry 10.

Great Crossing vs. Bowling Green (Championship)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-7 Fr. Brady Orem, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. (LJ Holman is out with an injury). Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Great Crossing defeated Bowling Green by the score of 71-61. Great Crossing led by 24 in the third quarter but Bowling Green cut the deficit to six points in the final quarter. Great Crossing shot 58.3% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored two points off four Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 42% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 24 points on 10 of 11 from the field and four of seven free throws, 15 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Gage Richardson recorded 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Brady Orem chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Kadyn Carpenter led Bowling Green with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds,and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Joe Hurt recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. Deuce Bailey chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws. Braylon Banks recorded eight points, two assists, and two steals.

Great Crossing – 13,19,20,19,71
Bowling Green – 8,9,23,21,61

Great Crossing – (71) – Dawson III 18, Orem 8, Mpreno 24, Mason 4, Richardson 15, Cooper 2.
Bowling Green – (61) – Banks 8, Idlett 0, Hurt 11, Carpenter 19, Bailey 10, Wardlow 13.

All Tournament Team

Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Dayvonne Harrison (Jeffersontown), Reece Davidson (North Laurel), Andy Johnson (Cooper), Julian Miles (South Oldham), Kolton Wuchterl (South Oldham), Cayden Reed (Montgomery County), Luke Fawns (Montgomery County), Deuce Bailey (Bowling Green). Kadyn Carpenter (Bowling Green), Luke Idlett (Bowling Green), Vince Dawson (Great Crossing), Gage Richardson (Great Crossing), and Morgan and Morgan MVP Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the KHSAA 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.

The 115th Annual IHSAA (IN) Boys Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A Mrch 29, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBIHSAAB

The 115^th Annual IHSAA (IN) Boys Basketball Championships (Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A)
Presented b the Indiana Pacers & the Indiana Fever

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
March 29, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 29th

Clinton Prairie (26-3) vs. Orleans (25-4) (Class 1A Championship)

Clinton Prairie coach Chad Peckinbaugh started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Nick Curtin, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harshbarger, 6-5 Sr. Jake McGraw, 6-0 Jr. Nick Ewing, and 6-2 Sr. Alex Farley. Orleans coach Tom Bradley countered with 6-3 Jr. Nate Brown, 6-2 Jr. Nolan Robbins, 6-3 Jr. Alex DeWitt, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Crocker, and 6-1 Sr. Bryce Jones.

Orleans defeated Clinton Prairie by the score of 64-55 in a game defined by scoring “runs”. Orleans led 28-25 at halftime but extended the score to 44-33 with 3:05 left in the third quarter. However Clinton Prairie went on an 11-2 run to only trail by two; 46-44 at the end of three quarters. Orleans pulled away late for the final margin. There were four lead changes and six ties in this game. The key was Orlean’s patience and hot shooting to attack a Clinton Prairie 3-2 defense that registers 10 steals and forced 14 Orleans turnovers that they converted to 18 points.

Orleans shot a sizzling 63.9% from the field including six of 10 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Clinton Prairie turnovers. Clinton Prairie shot 44.7% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Gophers connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Orleans turnovers.

Alex DeWitt led Orleans with 24 points on 10 of 14 from the field and four of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Bryce Jones added 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Ryan Crocker recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, and three rebounds. 6-6 Jr. Mason Freed chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Nate Brown recorded three points, three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two blocked shots.

Jake McGraw led Clinton Prairie with 23 points including five of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists. Alex Farley added 16 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Nick Curtin recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Evan Smock chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

Clinton Prairie – 14,11,19,11,55
Orleans – 14,14,18,18,64

Clinton Prairie – (55) – Curtin 10, Harshbarger 0, McGraw 23, Ewing 0, Farley 16, Smock 6.
Orleans – (54) – Brown 3, Robbins 0, DeWitt 24, Crocker 16, Jones 17, Freed 4.

Manchester (26-2) vs. University (20-10) (Class 2A Championship)

Manchester coach Eli Henson started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Kaleb Kline, 6-1 Sr. Tallon Torpy, 6-6 Sr. Gavin Betten, 5-8 Sr. Ethan Hendrix, and 6-0 Jr. Aaron Reid. University coach Jutin Blanding countered with 6-4 Sr. Max McComb, 6-2 Jr. Faisal Mohamud, 6-4 Jr. Cooper Cammack, 5-10 Sr. Zien Bland, and 6-2 Jr. Blake Gray.

Manchester pulled away late to defeat University by the score of 59-54. There were 11 lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Manchester utilized the inside=outside duo of Gavin Betten and Ethan Hendrix who combined for 42 points to offset the 11 three point baskets by University. University was 11 of 25 from beyond the arc but only seven of 26 from inside the arc. Manchester shot 56.1% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Squires connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight University turnovers. University shot 35.3% from the field including 11 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Trailblazers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Manchester turnovers.

Gavin Betten led Manchester with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Ethan Hendrix added 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and four assists.

Blake Gray led University with 20 points including six three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Max McComb added 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 6-6 So. Josh Henderson recorded seven points and six rebounds. Zien Bland also scored seven points. Cooper Cammack pulled down seven rebounds. Faisal Mohamud recorded four points, two rebounds, and six assists.

Manchester – 10,11,18,20,59
University – 11,10,13,20,54

Manchester – (59) – Kline 5, Torpy 4, Betten 21, Hendrix 21, Reid 5, Prater 3.
University – (54) – McComb 16, Mohamud 4, Cammack 0, Bland 7, Gray 20, Henderson 7.

South Bend Saint Joseph (27-3) vs. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks (22-7) (Class 3A Championship)

South Bend Saint Joseph coach Eric Gaff started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Chase Konieczny, 6-2 So. Elijah King, 6-4 Jr. Nick Shrewsberry, 6-1 Jr. Ethan Roseman, and 6-1 Sr. Brashaun Woods. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks coach Chris Hawkins countered with 6-5 Sr. Kayden English, 6-3 Sr. Che Brownlow, 6-9 Sr. Dezmon Briscoe, 6-1 Sr. Chris Hurt, and 6-2 Sr. Imon Cousins.

South Bend Saint Joseph defeated Indianapolis Crispus Attucks by the score of 56-52 despite repeated rallies by the Tigers. There were four lead changes and eight ties in this game. The score was tied 50-50 with 1:14 left on the clock when Saint Joseph’s Chase Konieczny scored on a put back dunk that appeared to swing momentum in South Bend Saint Joseph’s favor. Brashaun Woods the hit two key free throws to ensure the victory. South Bend Saint Joseph shot 38.6% from the field including three of 20 from the three point line. The Huskies connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Indianapolis Crispus Attucks turnovers. Crispus Attucks shot 44.2% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight South Bend Saint Joseph turnovers.

Nick Shrewsberry led South Bend Saint Joseph with 16 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Elijah King added 16 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Chase Konieczny recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Brashaun Woods chipped in with eight points. Ethan Roseman recorded six points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Dezmon Briscoe led Indianapolis Crispys Attucks with 17 points including five of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Kayden English added 13 points including three of four free throws and two rebounds. Chris Hurt recorded eight points including three of five free throws, six rebounds, and five assists. 5-6 So. AJ Jones chipped in with seven points.

South Bend Saint Joseph – 13,17,11,15,56
Indianapolis Crispus Attucks – 13,11,11,17,52

South Bend Saint Joseph – (56) – Konieczny 10, King 16, Shrewsberry 16, Roseman 6, Woods 8.
Indianapolis Crispus Attucks – (52) – English 13, Brownlow 5, Briscoe 17, Hurt 8, Cousins 0, Thomas 2, Jones 7.

Fishers (30-1) vs. Jeffersonville (24-5) (Class 4a Championship)

Fishers coach Garrett Winegar started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Justin Kirby, 6-2 Sr. JonAnthony Hall, 6-7 Sr. Nathan Baker, 5-10 So. Cooper Zachary, and 6-1 So. Jason Gardner Jr. Jeffersonville coach Sherron Wilkerson countered with 6-4 Sr. PJ Douglas, 6-3 Sr. Michael Cooper, 6-8 Sr. Tre Singleton, 5-11 Jr. Elijah Cheeks, and 6-1 Jr. Terrence Nord.

Jeffersonville handed Fishers their first loss of the season 67-66 in overtime. Michael Cooper scored to tie the game at 60-60 for Jeffersonville and force overtime. Tre Singleton hit Elijah Cheeks with a pass from the low post for a layup that gave Jeffersonville a 67-66 lead with 37 seconds left in the game. The Red Devils survived a couple of misses in the final seconds for the win. There were six lead changes and seven ties in this game. Jeffersonville shot 58.7% from the field including five of nine from the three point line. The Red Devils connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Fishers turnovers. Fishers shot 45.6% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Jeffersonville turnovers.

Tre Singleton led Jeffersonville with 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Michael Cooper added 15 points including six of six free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Shawn Boyd recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. PJ Douglas added eight points on four of four from the field, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocked shots.

Jason Gardner Jr. led Fishers with 15 points including five of seven free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Justin Kirby added 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. JonAnthony Hall recorded nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Cooper Zachary chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Nathan Baker added seven points, six rebounds, and five assists. 6-3 Sr. Millen McCartney recorded six points on two three point baskets. 6-6 Sr. Logan Sigler added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Fishers – 11,13,18,24,66
Jeffersonville – 8,22,15,22,67

Fishers – (66) – Kirby 15, Hall 9, Baker 7, Zachary 8, Gardner Jr. 15, McCartney 6, Sigler 6.
Jeffersonville – (67) – Douglas 8, Cooper 15, Singleton 26, Cheeks 4, Nord 3, Boyd 11.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the pertinent information for their athletic events.

 

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2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) State Basketball Championships (Boys) March 22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) Basketball Championships (Boys)
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Charleston, WV
March 22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 22^nd

Wheeling Central Catholic vs. Williamstown (Class 2A Championship)

Wheeling Central Catholic coach Mel Stephens started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Eli Sancomb, 6-1 Sr. Tyler Dean, 6-7 Jr. Max Olejasz, 6-0 So. Nico Kusic, and 6-1 Sr. Treg Anthony. Williamstown coach Scott Sauro countered with 6-2 Sr. Parker Schramm, 6-4 Jr. Tyler Keiser, 6-4 Sr. Jayden Bryant, 6-0 Sr. Cruz Isaly, and 6-1 Sr. Lynken Joy.

Wheeling Central Catholic pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Williamstown by the score of 59-40. There were four ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Wheeling Central Catholic shot 45.7% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Maroon Knights connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Williamstown turnovers. Williamstown shot 33.3% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Yellowjackets connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored five points off six Wheeling Central Catholic turnovers.

Eli Sancomb led Wheeling Central Catholic with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Max Olejasz added 14 points and seven rebounds. Treg Anthony recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Dean chipped in with seven points.

Parker Schramm led Williamstown with 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cruz Isaly added 11 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and six assists. Lynken Joy recorded eight points and two rebounds. Jayden Bryant chipped in with five points and six rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Wyatt Powell added five points and two rebounds.

Wheeling Central Catholioc – 12,10,12,25,59
Williamstown – 11.7.12.10,40

Wheeling Central Catholic – (59) – E. Sancomb 26, Dean 7, Olejasz 14, Kusic 0, Anthony 8, L. Sancomb 4.
Williamstown – (40) – Schramm 11, Keiser 0, Bryant 5, Isaly 11, Joy 8, Powell 5.

Nitro vs. Bridgeport (Class 3A Championship)

Nitro coach Austin Lowe started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. London Poniatowski, 6-3 Sr. Ashton Crouch, 6-6 Jr. Timmy Lovejoy, 6-1 Jr. Ty Stephens, and 6-2 Sr. Derek Lowe. Bridgeport coach Dave Marshall countered with 6-5 Sr. Phoenix Sickles, 6-2 Sr. Jack Spatafore, 6-6 Sr. Carter Zuliani, 6-2 Sr. Landon Sanders, and 5-11 So. Anderson McDougal.

Bridgeport defeated Nitro by the score of 62-40. Bridgeport shot 46.7% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Nitro turnovers. Nitro shot 37.2% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Bridgeport turnovers.

Carter Zuliani led Bridgeport with 13 points jncluding five of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Jack Spatafore added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Landon Sanders recorded 10 points including three three point baskets. Phoenix Sickles chipped in with nine points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. 5-11 So. Gavin Williams added seven points and five rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Donovan Williams recorded six points and three rebounds.

Ashton Crouch led Nitro with 16 points including four of five free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Ty Stephens added 11 points. 6-4 So. Collin Crouch recorded four points and three rebounds.

Nitro – 6,13,10, 11,40
Bridgeport – 17,21,10,14,62

Nitro – (40) – Poniatowski 2, A. Crouch 16, Lovejoy 0, Stephens 11, Lowe 2, C. Crouch 4, Thomas 2, Brooks 3.
Bridgeport – (62) – Sickles 9, Spatafore 12, Zuliani 13, Danders 10, A. McDougal 2, D. Williams 6, G. Williams 7, Brown 3.

George Washington vs. Spring Mills (Class 4A Championship)

George Washingtgon coach 6-2 Sr. Gale Lamb, 6-1 Sr. Jeffrey Harris, 6-7 Jr. Noah Lewis, 6-1 Jr. Chuck Kelley, and 6-1 Fr. Dominic Sprouse. Spring Mills coach Shannon Layton countered with 6-7 Jr. Xavier Anderson, 6-5 Sr. Lockkhae Uth-Smith, 6-7 Sr. Caleb Thomas, 5-11 Jr. Akwasi Opoku-Achampong, and 6-2 Sr. Chayse Shipley.

Spring Mills defeated George Wshington by the score of 41-38. Spring Mills shot 42.9% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 George Washington turnovers. George Washington shot 44.1% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Spring Mills turnovers.

Caleb Thomas led Spring Mills with 15 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and six blocked shots. 6-2 Sr. Max Anderson added nine points and five rebounds. Akwasi Opoku-Achampong recorded six points, two assists, and two steals. Chayse Shipley chipped in with six points.

Noah Lewis led George Washington with 11 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Chuck Kelley added nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Dominic Sprouse recorded nine points and two rebounds. Gale Lamb chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

George Washington – 8,7,11,12,38
Spring Mills – 11,9,12,9,41

George Washington – (38) – Lamb 6, Harris 0, Lewis 11, Kelley 9, Sprouse 9, Brown 3.
Spring Mills – (41) – X. Anderson 0, Uth-Smith 5, Thomas 15, Opoku-Achampong 6, Shipley 6, M. Anderson 9.

Tucker County vs. Tug Valley (Class A Championship)

Tucker County coach Daniel Helmick started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Alexander Lambert, 6-2 Jr. Samuel Marks, 6-3 Sr. Garrett Wilfong, 5-10 Jr. Mikey Mitchell, and 5-11 Sr. Trevan Bonner. Tug Valley coach Garland Thompson countered with 6-0 Jr. Braydon Ferris, 5-10 Jr. Bryson Elia, 6-1 Sr. Ashton Davis, 5-9 Jr. Carson Newsome, and 5-10 Sr. Kaden Hale.

Tug Valley outscored Tucker County 24-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-45 victory. There was one tie and three lead changes in this game. Tug Valley shot 55.1% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 34% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Tug Valley turnovers.

Braydon Ferris led Tug Valley with 27 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Kaden Hale added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ashton Davis recorded 10 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Bryson Elia chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Garrett Wilfong led Tucker County with 17 points including four of four free throws, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Trevan Bonner added 12 points and eight rebounds. Alexander Lambert recorded six points including two of two free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.

Tucker County – 11,11,9,14,45
Tug Valley – 15,11,24,15,65

Tucker County – (45) – Lambert 6, Marks 3, Wilfong 17, Mitchell 3, Bonner 12, E. Cummings 2, Arnold 2.
Tug Valley – (65) – Ferris 27, Elia 7, Davis 10, Newsome 0, K. Hale 15, Slone 2, Farley 2, Ferrell 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WVSSAC 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.

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Boys) Division I Class A, AA, AAA, & AAAA March 22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Boys)
Divison I Class A, AA, AAA, & AAAA

Murfreesboro, TN
March 22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 22^nd

Hillcrest vs. Chattanooga Prep (Class A Championship)

Hillcrest coach Darreyon Terrell started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jerrell Miller, 6-0 Sr. Cornell Watson, 6-7 Sr. Taurus Tucker, 5-11 Sr. J’acoby Lewis, and 6-0 Jr. Alex Morgan. Chattanooga Prep coach Christian Collins countered with 6-6 Jr. Derrick Roberson, 6-1 Jr. Demarion Bowman, 6-7 Jr. Joel Bulis, 5-7 Fr. Cadence Collins, and 5-9 So. Austin Jones.

Chattanooga Prep defeated Hillcrest 77-50. Chattanooga Prep shot 48.1% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Sentinels connected on 23 of 38 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Hillcrest turnovers. Hillcrest shot 32.5% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on 22 of 35 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Chattanooga Prep turnovers.

Demarion Bowman led Chattanooga Prep with 15 points including four of four free throws and two rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Jaydan Parker added 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Joel Bulis recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Derrick Roberson chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Austin Jones added eight points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. Cadence Collins recorded seven points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Darius Tucker pulled down six rebounds and blocked two shots.

J’acoby Lewis led Hillcrest with 26 points including 15 of 24 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Cornell Watson added 11 points and three rebounds. Jerrell Miller recorded seven points including three of three free throws and three rebounds. Alex Morgan chipped in with six points including four of four free throws and two rebounds.

Hillcrest – 6,17,11,16,50
Chattanooga Prep – 12,18,26,21,77

Hillcrest – (50) – Miller 7, Watson 11, Tucker 0, Lewis 26, Morgan 6.
Chattanooga Prep – (77) -Roberson 10, Bowman 15, Bulis 10, Collins 7, A. Jones 8, Parker 11, Koon 6, M. Jones 3, Williams 5, Sutton 2.

All-Tournament Team: Cayman Camfield (Wayne Co.), Justice Bell (Wayne Co.), Darion Taylor (Humboldt), Joel Bulis (Chattanooga Prep), Demarion Bowman (Chattanooga Prep), Austin Jones (Chattanooga Prep), J’acoby Lewis (Hillcrest), Cadence Collins (Chattanooga Prep), Alex Morgan (Hillcrest), and MVP Derrick Roberson (Chattanooga Prep).

Alcoa vs. Loretto (Class AA Championship)

Alcoa coach Ryan Collins started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Jamir Dean, Sr, Moro Ayl, 6-4 So. Jay Kirk, 5-7 So. Condis Cherry, and 5-11 Jr. Jabriel Koko. Loretto coach Greg Tipps countered with 6-5 Sr. Grayson Burleson, 6-3 Jr. Mason Tidwell, 6-8 Sr. Kasen Buie, 6-2 Jr. Corben Reynolds, and 6-2 Sr. Jaxson Roberson.

Loretto defeated Alcoa 68-66 in overtime. This was a game of runs as Alcoa led by 12 in the second quarter and Loretto led by eight in the final quarter. There were three ties and 11 lead changes in this game. The score was tied 61-61 at the end of regulation. Loretto shot 43.9% from the field including seven of 12 from the three point line. The Mustangs connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Alcoa turnovers. Alcoa shot 33.3% from the field including eight of 30 from beyond the arc. The Tornadoes connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Loretto turnovers.

Grayson Burleson led Loretto with 20 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Kasen Buie added 19 points including four of six free throws, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Corben Reynolds recorded 12 points, nine rebounds, , three assists, and three blocked shots. Jaxson Roberson chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Mason Tidwell added seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Condis Cherry led Alcoa with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jamir Dean added 17 points including two three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jay Kirk recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Jibriel Koko chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Alcoa – 22,14,8,22,66
Loretto – 15,13,16,24,68

Alcoa – (66) – Dean 17, Ayl 4, Kirk 11, Cherry 20, Koko 8, Graf 2, Carter 1, Love 3.
- (68) – Burleson 20, Tidwell 7, Buie 19, Reynolds 12, Roberson 7, Wilkerson 3.

All-Tournament Team: Rodney Henderson (Tyner), Jamir Dean (Alcoa), Adarius Brewster (Tyner), Will McCrary (Jackson County), Corben Reynolds (Loretto), Grayson Burleson (Alcoa), Condis Cherry (Alcoa), Jaxson Roberson (Loretto), Jabriel Koko (Alcoa), and MVP Kasen Buie (Loretto).

Tullahoma vs. Upperman (Class AAA Championship)

Tullahoma coach Jason Welch started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Sam Bono, 6-0 Sr. Xavier Farrell, 6-9 Jr. Austin Tinnon, 6-0 Jr. Alex Bobo, and 6-0 Sr. Khani Johnson. Upperman coach Bobby McWilliams countered with 6-4 So. Colton Johnson, 6-2 So. Ty Cobb, 6-4 Jr. Bronzden Chaffin, 5-9 Jr. Jack Torrence, and 5-10 Sr. Evan Huddleston.

Upperman defeated Tullahoma by the score of 65-55. There were three ties and two lead changes in the game. Upperman shot 51,6% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Baxter Bees connected on 31 of 35 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Tullahoma turnovers. Tullahoma shot 42.6% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Upperman turnovers.

Ty Cobb led Upperman with 33 points including 14 of 14 free throws, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Bronzden Chaffin added 12 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Colton Johnson recorded eight points including six of nine free throws and six rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Branson Turnbow chipped in with five points on five of six free throws and three rebounds.

Khani Johnson led Tullahoma with 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavier Farrell added 19 points including four of six free throws and three steals. Austin Tinnon recorded six points and three rebounds. Sam Bobo chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Tullahoma – 10,9,15,21,55
Upperman – 10,13,18,24,65

Tullahoma – (55) – S. Bobo 5, Farrell 19, Tinnon 6, A. Bobo 0, Johnson 21, Thompson 2, Poff 2.
Upperman – (65) – Johnson 8, Cobb 33, Chaffin 12, Torrence 2, Huddleston 5, Turnbow 5.

All-Tournament Team: Tarecous Stevens (FW), Marylon Terry (FW), Trey Thompson (Greeneville), Jadyn Lee (Munford), Xavier Farrell (Tullahoma), Bronzden Chaffin (Upperman), Khani Johnson (Tullahoma), Evan Huddleston (Upperman), Austin Tinnon (Tullahoma), and MVP Ty Cobb (Upperman).

Oak Ridge vs. Nashville Hillsboro (Class AAAA Championship)

Oak Ridge coach Aaron Green started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Shamar Green, 6-6 Sr. Garrett Giles, 6-6 Sr. Cooper Williams, 6-0 Sr. Ray’quan Watson, and 6-5 Jr. Charlie Taubenheim. Hillsboro coach Rodney Thweatt countered with 6-5 Sr. Cortez Graham-Howard, 6-4 Sr. Xavier Washington, 6-5 Sr. Tyren Fisher, 6-2 Sr. Jalen Heard, and 6-4 Sr. Max Burtner.

Hillsboro defeated Oak Ridge by the score of 57-42. Hillsboro shot 42.2% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Burros connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Oak Ridge turnovers. Oak Ridge shot 35.6% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and did not score off seven Hillsboro turnovers.

Cortez Graham-Howard led Hillsboro with 20 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Jalen Heard added 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Max Burtner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavier Washington chipped in with seven points including four of six free throws, and two rebounds. Tyren Fisher recorded five points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five blocked shots.

Ray’quan Watson led Oak Ridge with 22 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, and four rebounds. Cooper Williams added 11 points including three of five free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Garrett Giles rescorded four points, five rebounds, and two assists. Shamar Greene chipped in with three points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Oak Ridge – 6,12,16,8,42
Nashville Hillsboro – 12,9,20,16,57

Oak Ridge – (42) – Greene 3, Giles 4, Williams 11, Watson 22, Taubenheim 0, Howard 2.
Nashville Hillsboro – (57) – Graham-Howard 20, Washington 7, Fisher 5, Heard 11, Burtner 12, Holland 2.

All-Tournament Team: Tyrese Stovall (Bradley Central), Ottabwa Dickson (Whitehaven), Cameron Brown (Whitehaven), Cooper Williams (Oak Ridge), Ray’quan Watson (Oak Ridge), Garrett Giles (Oak Ridge), Xavier Washington (Hillsboro), Cortez Graham-Howard (Hillsboro), Lonny Howard (Hillsboro), and MVP Tyren Fisher (Hillsboro),

A special thanks to the TSSAA Staff for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other pertinent info for this event.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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103rd Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Boys Basketball Championship Division I thru VII March 21-22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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103^rd Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Boys Basketball Championships
Division I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII

University of Dayton Arena Dayton, OH
March 21-22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 21^st

Cincinnati Aiken vs. Louisville (Division III Championship)

Cincinnati Aiken coach Derrell Black started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Jaiden Arnold. 5-11 Jr. Antwan Hinton, 6-6 Sr. Tayvon Smith, 5-9 Sr. Antonio Hurcherson Jr., and 5-10 Sr. James Burnett Jr. Louisville coach Tom Siegfried countered with 6-5 Sr. Tate Aljancic, 6-2 Sr. Ashton Marshall, 6-7 Sr. Brayden Gross, 6-0 Sr. Beau Siegfried, and 6-2 Sr. Devin Bailey.

Louisville led by 21 points in the first half but had to withstand a furious rally by Aiken to earn a 63-61 victory. There were three lead changes in the game. Louisville shot 54.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Leopards connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off six Aiken turnovers. Aiken shot 45.3% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Falcons connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Louisville turnovers.

Tate Aljancic led Louisville with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Beau Siegfried added 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Sr. Avery Andrejcik recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. Brayden Gross chipped in with nine points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Ashton Marshall added nine points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

James Burnett Jr. led Aiken with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaiden Arnold added 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Antonio Hutcherson Jr. recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Antwan Hinton chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Tayvon Smith pulled down eight rebounds.

Cincinnati Aiken – 12,7,23,19,61
Louisville – 23,15,7,18,63

Cincinnati Aiken – (61) – Arnold 15, Hinton 7, Smith 0, Hutcherson Jr, 13, Burnett Jr. 23, Carr-Short 3.
Louisville – (63) – Aljancic 17, Marshall 9, Gross 9, Siegfried 14, Bailey 0, Andrejcik 14.

Zanesville Maysville vs. Cleveland Glenville (Division IV Championship)

Zanesville Maysville coach Dave Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Kade Rock, 6-3 Jr. Jordyn Watson, 6-5 Jr. Lane Roehrig, 5-10 Jr. Landon Iden, and 6-0 Jr. Gator Nichols. Cleveland Glenville coach Bryson Ottrix countered with 6-5 Sr. Braylyn Irby, 6-3 Jr. Arvell Nelson, 6-5 Sr. Xavier Vickerstaff, 5-9 Jr. Theodore Castro, and 5-7 Fr. Gary Pritchett.

Maysville defeated Glenville by the score of 74-67. Maysville trailed 37-32 at halftime but outscored Glenville 42-30 in the second half. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game. Maysville shot 51.1% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 Glenville turnovers. Glenville shot 47.2% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Tarblooders connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored two points off five Maysville turnovers.

Gator Nichols led Maysville with 36 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Jordyn Watson added 19 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and eight rebounds. Kane Roehrig recorded seven points and two assists.

Xavier Vickerstaff led Glenville with 21 points including five three point baskets and 13 rebounds. Theodore Castro added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, and five assists. Gary Pritchett recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Amir Lessears chipped in with six points and three rebounds. Arvell Nelson recorded five points and five rebounds.

Zanesville Maysville – 13,19,24,18,74
Cleveland Glenville – 17,20,17,13,67

Zanesville Maysville – (74) – Rock 4, Watson 19, Roehrig 7, Iden 5, Nichols 36, Ferguson 3.
Cleveland Glenville – (67) – Irby 3, Nelson 5, Vickerstaff 21, Castro 18, Pritchett 10, Lessears 6, Hobson 2, Staley 2.

Westerville North vs. Massillon Perry (Division II Championship)

Westerville North coach Shon Trusley started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Tony Cornett, 6-3 Sr. Micah Young, 6-6 Sr. Nolan Fedak, 5-8 So. Tyson Perkins, and 6-1 Sr. Tai Perkins. Massillon Perry coach Matt Voll countered with 6-5 Jr. Nico Martelli, 6-5 Sr. Luke Wolf, 6-4 Jr. Preston Dazey, 6-1 Sr. Darnell McLeod, and 6-1 Sr. Drake Jacobsen.

Westerville North got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 78-46 victory over Massillon Perry. Westerville North shot 54.2% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 27 Massillon Perry turnovers. Massillon Perry shot 40% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Westerville North turnovers.

Micah Young led Westerville North with 24 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Tai Perkins added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, four assists, and four steals. Tony Cornett recorded 10 points three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Tyson Perkins chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Nolan Fedak added seven points and four rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Elijah McCree recorded six points, two assists, and five steals.

Drake Jacobsen led Massillon Perry with 13 points including four of six free throws and five rebounds. Luke Wolf added 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. Darnell McLeod recorded nine points including three of four free throws and four assists. Preston Dazey chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

Westerville North – 23,24,16,15,78
Massillon Perry – 8,20,9,9,46

Westerville North – (78) – Cornett 10, Young 24, Fedak 7, Ty. Perkins 8, Ta. Perkins 19, McCree 6, King 4.
Massillon Perry – (46) – Martelli 4, Wolf 11, Dazey 7, McLeod 9, Jacobsen 13, Haley 2.

March 22^nd

Gahanna Columbus Academy vs. Cleveland Heights Lutheran East (Division V Championship)

Columbus Academy coach Jason Warstler started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Caden Ivery, 6-4 Jr. Jason Singleton, 6-5 Sr. Anderson Davis, 5-10 Sr. Theo Falkenhain, and 6-3 Sr. MJ Jackson. Lutheran East coach Samuel Liggins countered with 6-5 Jr. Ocho Davis, 6-2 Fr. Dylan Zeigler, 6-8 Jr. TJ Crumble, 6-0 So. Chris Hill, and 6-0 So. Ty Harrison.

Lutheran East defeated Columbus Academy by the score of 53-49. There were eight lead changes and two ties in this game. Lutheran East shot 40% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Columbus Academy turnovers. Columbus Academy shot 43.6% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Lutheran East turnovers.

TJ Crumble led a balanced Lutheran East scoring attack with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Zeigler added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and three rebounds. Chris Hill recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, three rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Ty Harrison chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and five steals.

Jason Singleton led Columbus Academy with 27 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Caden Ivery added nine points. Theo Falkenhain recorded six pointsand four rebounds. Anderson Davis chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Columbus Academy – 10,17,10,12,49
Lutheran East – 14,11,12,16,53

Columbus Academy – (49) – Ivery 9, Singleton 27, Davis 6, Falkenhain 6, Jackson 1.
Lutheran East – (53) – Davis 2, Zeigler 13, Crumble 14, Hill 12, Harrison 10, Nellemsbey 2.

Maria Stein Marion Local vs. Woodsfield Monroe Central (Division VI Championship)

Marion Local coach Kurt Goettemoeller started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Kale Ahrens, 6-2 Sr. Ryan Homan, 6-8 Sr. Austin Niekamp, 5-11 Jr. Grant Kremer, and 6-2 Jr. Brandon Mescher. Monroe Central coach Mason Lang countered with 6-2 Sr. Tucker Howell, 6-2 So. Corbin Farnsworth, 6-4 Sr. Chance Allen, 5-9 Jr. Caedyn Silva, and 6-0 So. Cooper Howell.

Monroe Central defeated Marion Local by the score of 43-35. Monroe Central shot 45.2% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Seminoles connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Marion Local turnovers. Marion Local shot 36.8% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Monroe Central turnovers.

Corbin Farnsworth led Monroe Central with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Cooper Howell added 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Chance Allen recorded 10 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Tucker Howell chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, and three steals.

Austin Niekamp led Marion Local with 13 points and nine rebounds. Grant Kremer added 11 points including two three point baskets and two steals. Brayden Mescher recorded six points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Marion Local – 6,11,7,11,35
Monroe Central – 14,9,7,13,43

Marion Local – (35) – Ahrens 3, Homan 0, Niekamp 13, Kremer 11, Mescher 6, Everman 2.
Monroe Central – (43) – T. Howell 5, Farnsworth 12, Allen 10, Silva 3, C. Howell 10, Fogle 3.

Russia Local School vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy (Division VII Championship)

Russia Local School coach Spencer Cardonnier started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Braylon Cardonnier, 6-4 Sr. Benjamin York, 6-6 Sr. Dominic Francis, 6-1 Sr. Vince Borchers, and 6-2 Sr. Zeb Schulze. Cornerstone Christian Academy coach Babe Kwasniak countered with 6-2 Sr. Quinn Kwasniak, Sr. Asaiah West, 6-3 Jr. Darrien Davis, 5-7 So. Hudson Funk, and 5-11 So. Kolsen Keeper.

Russia Local School defeated Cornerstone Christian Academy by the score of 74-57. Russia Local School shot 58% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line. The Raiders connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 18 Cornerstone Christian Academy. Cornerstone Christian Academy shot 47.8% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Russia Local School turnovers.

Braylon Cardonnier led Russia Local School with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Dominic Francis added 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Vince Borchers recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Benjamin York chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four assists.

Quinn Kwasniak led Cornerstone Christian Academy with 38 points including six three point baskets, six of eight free throws, three rebounds, and six assists. Darrien Davis added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Hudson Funk recorded five points and two steals.

Russia Local School – 20,18,16,20,74
Cornerstone Christian Academy – 14,20,8,15,57

Russia Local School – (74) – Cardonnier 22, York 8, Francis 21, Borchers 14, Schulze 3, Grogean 6.
Cornerstone Christian Academy – (57) – Kwasniak 38, West 2, Davis 10, Funk 5, Keeper 0, Sims 2.

Reynoldsburg vs. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (Division I Championship)

Reynoldsburg coach Andrew Moore started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jordan Fisher, 6-4 Sr. Tony Nwokolo, 6-6 Jr. Jorden Bowens, 5-10 Sr. Damon Griffin, and 6-4 Jr. Xavier McKinney. Olentangy Orange coach Anthony Calo countered with 6-3 Sr. Keegan Knupp, 6-1 Sr. Ellis Appiah, 6-5 Sr. Devin Brown, 5-9 Jr. Treyton Schroeder, and 6-0 Sr. Levi Davis.

Olentangy Orange outscored Reynoldsburg 30-12 in the third quarter in a 56-41 victory. Olentangy Orange shot 46.8% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Pioneers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Reynoldsburg turnovers. Reynoldsburg shot 38.3% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc. The Raiders connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Olentangy Orange turnovers.

Ellis Appiah led Olentangy Orange with 20 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Treyton Schroeder added 12 points on four three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Levi Davis recorded 10 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Devin Brown chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and six assists. Keegan Knupp added four points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Jordan Fisher led Reynoldsburg with 20 points and three rebounds. Xavier McKinney added 11 points and five rebounds. Tony Nwokolo recorded four points, six rebounds, and two steals. Jorden Bowens chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Reynoldsburg – 8,6,12,15,41
Olentangy Orange – 9,8,30,9,56

Reynoldsburg – (41) – Fisher 20, Nwokolo 4, Bowens 4, Griffin 0, X. McKinney 11, B. McKinney 2.
Olentangy Orange – (56) – Knupp 4, Appiah 20, Brown 6, Schroeder 12, Davis 10, Thomas 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the OHSAA Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other info pertaining to their events.

 

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.

2025 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Girls Basketball Sweet 16 (R) March 12-15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBKHSAAG

2025 Clark Pump-N-Shop Girls Basketball Sweet 16® Championship
Rupp Arena

Lexington, KY
March 12-15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 12^th (Wednesday)

North Laurel vs. Ashland Blazer

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-6 Sr. Bella Sizemore, 6-3 So. Mariella Claybrook, 5-4 Fr. Emma Carl, and 5-6 Jr. Haley Combs. Ashland Blazer Stacy Davis countered with 5-8 So. Jenna Delaney, 5-8 Jr. Gabby Karle, 5-9 Jr. Aryanna Gulley, 5-5 So. Brooklyn Duckwyler, and 5-7 Sr. Kenleigh Woods.

North Laurel trailed by seven points in the third quarter but rallied for a 51-42 victory over Ashland Blazer. There were seven ties and five lead changes in this game. North Laurel shot 48.6% from the field including one of seven from the three point line. They connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 23.6% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc. They connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 23 North Laurel turnovers.

Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Mariella Claybrook added 14 points including six of nine free throws, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Bella Sizemore recorded nine points including five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Emma Carl chipped in with five rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. Haley Combs recorded six steals.

Kenleigh Woods led Ashland Blazer with 23 points including four three point baskets, five of eight free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Brooklyn Duckwyler added seven points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Gabby Karle recorded five points, five rebounds, and three steals. Aryanna Gulley chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two assists. Jenna Delaney pulled down eight rebounds.

North Laurel – 8,12,17,14,51
Ashland Blazer – 6,14,15,7,42

North Laurel – (51) – Nichelson 28, Sizemore 9, Claybrook 14, Carl 0, Combs 0.
Ashland Blazer – (42) – Delaney 1, Karle 5, Gulley 4, Duckwyler 7, Woods 23, Neese 2.

Taylor County vs. Knott County Central

Taylor County coach Matthew Turner started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Riley Sprowles, 5-8 Fr. Greta Bradstreet, 5-10 Sr. Kennedy Jackson, 5-7 So. Avery Raikes, and 5-8 8^th Grade Kennedy Deener. Knott County Central coach Megan Mosley countered with 5-9 Sr. Kyra McAlarnis, 5-9 Sr. Akasia Bentley, 6-2 Jr. Samara Bailey, 5-5 7^th Grade Dani McAlarnis, and 5-5 Sr. Drew Reed.

Taylor County defeated Knott County Central by the score of 53-35. Taylor County shot 36.7% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line. They Connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Knott County Central turnovers. Knott County Central shot 32.5% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Taylor County turnovers.

Kennedy Deener led Taylor County with 27 points including two three point baskets, nine of nine free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Avery Raikes added 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Greta Bradshaw recorded six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Kennedy Jackson chipped in with four points and nine rebounds. Riley Sprowles added two points and seven rebounds.

Kyra McAlarnis led Knott County Central with 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Drew Reed added six points, two assists, and three steals. Dani McAlarnis recorded five points. Samara Bailey chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Taylor County – 13,13,9,18,53
Knott County Central – 6,6,16,7,35

Taylor County – (53) – Sprowles 2, Bradstreet 6, Jackson 4, Raikes 11, Deener 27, Wilcher 3.
Knott County Central – (35) – K. McAlarnis 18, Bentley 0, Bailey 4, D. McAlarnis 5, D. Reed 6, Feltner 2.

Franklin Simpson vs. George Rogers Clark

Franklin Simpson coach Ashley Taylor started the following linrup: 6-0 Jr. Kloie Smith, 5-7 Sr. Jasmine Savage, 6-0 Sr. Lareesha Cawthorn5-3 Sr. Lyniah Brown, and 5-5 Sr. Vanessa Ray. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-10 Sr. Khania Jones, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jailenn Green.

George Rogers Clark led 36-32 after three quarters and pulled away in the final quarter ti defeat Franklin Simpson 64-42. Geoge Rogers Clark shot 58.5% from the field including one of seven from the three point line. They connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 21 Franklin Simpson turnovers. Franklin Simpson shot 29.4% from the field including three of seven from beyond thearc. They connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Jailenn Green led George Rogers Clark with 22 points including four of four free throws, two assists, and foiur steals. Kennedy Stamper added 15 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Ciara Byars recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots. Teigh Yeast chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two steals. Khania Jones chipped in with two points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Lareesha Cawthorn led Franklin Simpson led Franklin Simpson with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Kloie Smith added 10 points including four of seven free throws, and five rebounds. Jasmine Savage recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Vanessa Ray chipped in with five points, two rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Lyniah Brown added four points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Franklin Simpson – 9.6.17.10.42
George Rogers Clark – 16,13,7,28,64

Franklin Simpson – (42) – Smith 10, Savage 9, Cawthorn 14, Brown 4, Ray 5.
George Rogers Clark – (64) – Jones 2, Yeast 8, Byars 9, Stamper 15, Grenn 22, K. Chestnut 3, Stakelin 3, Strode 2.

Simon Kenton vs. Frederick Douglass

Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Anna Kelch, 5-7 Jr. Megan Gadzala, 5-9 Jr. Haylie Webb, 5-4 So. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 Fr. Bella Ober. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 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 trailed 21-20 at halftime but rallied in the second half to pull away for a 48-39 victory over Simon Kenton, There were three ties and four lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 53.1% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 40% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Tamia Waide led Frederick Douglass with 18 points including two three point baskets and four steals. Jaelee Knowles added 17 points including four of four free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and five blocked shots. Peighton Okorley recorded six points, three rebounds, and three steals. MK Bennett chipped in with five points on five of six free throws, three assists, and two steals.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 12 points and two rebounds. Anna Kelch added eight points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Haylie Webb recorded seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. Bella Ober chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Simon Kenton – 16,5,7,11,39
Frederick Douglass – 7,13,12,16,48

Simon Kenton – (39) – Kelch 8, Gadzala 3, Webb 7, Pernell 12, Ober 6, Niece 2, Kabeya 1.
Frederick Douglass – (48) – Waide 18, Okorley 6, Knowles 17, Bennett 5, Gregonis 0, Carr 2.

March 13^th (Thursday)

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Johnson Central

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Johnson Central coach Jim Hicks countered with 5-8 Sr. Kaylyn McKenzie, 5-8 Sr. Adyson Burchett, 6-0 Sr. Haylee Marsillett, 5-7 Sr. Maddie Prater, and 5-8 Fr. Karlea Stanley.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Johnson Central by the score of 71-25. Sacred Heart Academy shot 70.5% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. They connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 21 Johnson Central turnovers. Johnson Central shot 34.4% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. They connected on one of six free throws, pulled down nine rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 26 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and five steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Brianna Wilkins recorded eight points and two steals. Tootie Jordan chipped in with seven points, eight assists, and four steals. Morgan recorded two points and 10 rebounds.

Karlea Stanley led Johnson Central with 16 points and three rebounds. Kaylyn McKenzie added five points and two steals.

Sacred Heart Academy – 16,23,22,10,71
Johnson Central – 8,0,8,9,25

Sacred Heart Academy – (71) – Johnson 26, Wilkins 8, Frey 2, Jordan 7, Osting 0, Carson 6, Ralston 2, Smith 2, Wathen 2, Mabaya 2, Gilvin 12, Zutterman 2.
Johnson Central – (25) – McKenzie 5, Burchett 0, Marsillett 0, Prater 2, Stanley 16, Duncan 2.

Cooper vs. Mercy Academy

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Haylee Noel, 5-10 So. Brinkli Rankin, 5-11 Sr. Zene Thompson, 5-9 Jr. Addyson Brissey, and 5-10 So. Alivia Scott. Mercy Academy coach Nic Cann countered with 5-7 Sr. Addyson Becker, 5-5 So. Carly Shephard, 5-8 Jr. Abby Reitzel, 5-5 So. Caitlin McCauley, and 5-5 Sr, Olivia Pifer.

Cooper defeated Mercy Academy by the score of 70-45. Cooper shot 55.3% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line. They connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 14 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 29.2% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. They connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Cooper turnovers.

Haylee Noel led Cooper with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Noel was 10 of 12 from the field including two of three beyond the arc, and two of three free throws. Addyson Brissey added 17 points including four three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Alivia Scott recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and five assists. Brinkli Rankin chipped in with nine points and four rebounds. Zene Thompson recorded seven points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Addyson Becker led Mercy Academy with 12 points including four of seven free throws and three steals. 5-8 Jr. Maggie Young added 10 points including three three point baskets. Abby Reitzel recorded six points, four rebounds, and three assists. 5-6 Sr. Hadley O’Bryan chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. 5-8 Jr. Laney O’Connell recorded four points and five rebounds.

Cooper – 14,13,22,21,70
Mercy Academy – 11,7,9,18,45

Cooper – (70) – Noel 24, Rankin 9, Thompson 7, Brissey 17, Scott 10, Hooper 1, Cooper 2.
Mercy Academy – (45) – Becker 12, Shephard 0, Reitzel 6, McCauley 3, Pifer 0, O’Bryan 6, O’Connell 4, Wolz 1, Shaw 3, Young 10.

Marshall County vs. Henderson County

Marshall County coach Aaron Beth started the following lineup: 5-5 Jr. Rylee Teague, 5-5 Jr. Eden Sandlin, 5-9 Jr. Addi Wall, 5-3 So. Kenzlee Terry, and 5-6 Sr. Skyler Waller. Henderson County coach Stephen Haile countered with 5-9 Jr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-7 Sr. Anna Kemp, 5-9 Sr. Allyson Rideout, 5-4 Jr. Adalyn Gish, and 5-7 Jr. Atylia Green.

Henderson County led 21-17 at halftime and outscored Marshall County 16-4 in the third quarter on their way to a 45-30 victory. Henderson County shot 48.6% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. They connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 20 Marshall County turnovers. Marshall County shot 34.4% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Henderson County turnovers.

Brooklyn Gibson led Henderson County with 15 points including four of four free throws and four rebounds. Atylia Green added 11 points, one rebound, four assists, and five steals. Allyson Rideout recorded nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. Anna Kemp chipped in with five points, four rebounds, and three steals. Adalyn Gish recorded three points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Skyler Waller led Marshall County with eight points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Kenzlee Terry added seven points. Addi Wall recorded six points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. Laken Schroader pulled down eight rebounds.

Marshall County – 4,13,4,9,30
Henderson County – 12,9,16,8,45

Marshall County – (30) – Teague 3, Sandlin 1, Wall 6, Terry 7, Waller 8, Schroader 2, Duncan 3.
Henderson County – (45) – Gibson 15, Kemp 5, Rideout 9, Gish 3, Green 11, Locher 2.

Daviess County vs. Danville Christian Academy

Daviess County coach Natalie Payne started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Lily Hoagland, 5-6 Fr. Riley Hayden, 5-10 Sr. Zoey Beehn, 5-4 Jr. Molly Hancock, and 5-7 Jr. Kennedy Lane. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Jr. Paisley Metz.

Danville Christian Academy defeated Davioess County by the score of 53-40. Danville Christian shot 50% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. They connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Daviess County turnovers. Daviess County shot 35.6% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off nine Daviess County turnovers.

Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian with 21 points including five of five free throws, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Alaya Quisenberry added 17 points including two three point baskets and six assists. Amauri Blackford recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Kennedy Lane led Daviess County with 19 points including two three point baskets, three of six free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Lily Hoagland added seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. Zoey Beehn recorded four points and five rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Mackenzie Elliott chipped in with five points. Molly Hancock pulled down six rebounds.

Daviess County – 4,9,12,15,40
Danville Christian Academy – 12,17,14,10,53

Daviess County – (40) – Hoagland 7, Hayden 3, Beehn 4, Hancock 2, Lane 19, Elliott 5.
Danville Christian Academy – (53) – Blackford 12, Meyer 3, Mbugua 21, Quisenberry 17, Metz 0.

March 14^th (Friday)

George Rogers Clark vs. North LaureL (Quarterfinal)

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Khania Jones, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jailenn Green. North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan countered with 5-11 Sr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-6 Sr. Bella Sizemore, 6-3 So. Mariella Claybrook, 5-4 Fr. Emma Carl, and 5-6 Jr. Haley Combs.

George Rogers Clark led 34-32 after three quarters and outscored North Laurel 16-10 in the final quarter to earn a 50-42 victory. There were five ties and four lead changes in this game. George Rogers Clark shot 40.4% from the field including one of eight from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 40.5% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. They connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led a balanced George Rogers Clark scoring attack with 10 points, six rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals. Kennedy Stamper added 10 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Teigh Yeast recorded nine points including three of five free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Jailenn Green chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and three steals. 5-6 Fr. Kyleigh Chestnut added seven points and two rebounds. Khania Jones recorded six points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.

Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 22 points including five of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Mariella Claybrook added eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Haley Combs recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emma Carl chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

George Rogers Clark – 10,11,13,16,50
North Laurel – 9,8,15,10,42

George Rogers Clark – (50) – Jones 6, Yeast 9, Byars 10, Stamper 10, Green 8, K. Chestnut 7.
North Laurel – (42) – Nichelson 22, Sizemore 0, Claybrook 8, Carl 4, Combs 8.

Taylor County vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal)

Taylor County coach Matthew Turner started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Riley Sprowles, 5-8 Fr. Greta Bradstreet, 5-10 Sr. Kennedy Jackson, 5-7 So. Avery Raikes, and 5-8 8^th Grade Kennedy Deener. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 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 Taylor County by the score of 61-53. The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 45% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. They connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Taylor County turnovers. Taylor County shot 38.1% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. They connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 27 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaelee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including seven of 10 free throws, 11 rebounds, and six blocked shots. MK Bennett added 15 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Tamia Waide recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and seven steals. Reagan Gregonis chipped in with two points, five rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. 5-7 So. Nia Carr added five points and two rebounds.

Kennedy Deener led Taylor County with 24 points including 10 of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and five steals. Avery Raikes added nine points including four of six free throws. 5-10 So. Kallie Vaughn recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Kennedy Jackson chipped in with five points and six rebounds.

Taylor County – 16,8,11,18,53
Frederick Douglass – 13,18,13,17,61

Taylor County – (53) – Sprowles 2, Bradstreet 3, Jackson 5, Raikes 9, Deener 24, Vaughn 8, Phillips 2.
Frederick Douglass – (61) – Waide 12, Okorley 4, Knowles 21, Bennett 15, Gregonis 2, Carr 5, Major 2.

Henderson County vs. Danville Christian Academy (Quarterfinal)

Henderson County coach Stephen Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-7 Sr. Anna Kemp, 5-9 Sr. Allyson Rideout, 5-4 Jr. Adalyn Gish, and 5-7 Jr. Atylia Green. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Jr. Paisley Metz.

Henderson County led by 13 early in the third quarter but Danville Christian rallied to earn a 60-55 victory. There were five ties and nine lead changes on this game. Danville Christian shot 53.8% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. They connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 36.8% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. They connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 21 Danville Christian turnovers.

Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian with 32 points including eight of nine free throws, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Alaya Quisenberry added 10 points, two rebounds, and seven assists. Grace Meyer recorded eight points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Amauri Blackford chipped in with five points and seven rebounds. Paisley Metz added five points and three assists.

Atylia Green led Henderson County with 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Anna Kemp added 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Brooklyn Gibson recorded 11 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Adalyn Gish chipped in with five points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Henderson County – 15,17,7,16,55
Danville Christian Academy – 10.11.15.24.60

Henderson County – (55) – Gibson 11, Kemp 17, Rideout 2, Gish 5, Green 18, Cansler 2.
Danville Christian Academy – (60) – Blackford 5, Meyer 8, Mbugua 32, Quisenberry 10, Metz 5.

Cooper vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Quarterfinal)

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Haylee Noel, 5-10 So. Brinkli Rankin, 5-11 Sr. Zene Thompson, 5-9 Jr. Addyson Brissey, and 5-10 So. Alivia Scott. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Sr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 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 Cooper by the score of 78-61. Sacred Heart Academy shot 45.3% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. They connected on 27 of 33 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 22 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 39.8% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. They connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 22 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 20 points including eight of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Brianna Wilkins added 16 points including three of three free throws and two rebounds. Tootie Jordan recorded 10 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and four steals. Morgan Frey chipped in with nine points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and four steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added nine points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Haylee Noel led Cooper with 34 points including 13 of 14 free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Zene Thompson added 12 points including six of 10 free throws, five rbounds, and three steals. Jr. Lyric Hooper recorded seven points and two steals.

Cooper – 9,11,21,20,61
Sacred Heart Academy – 17,14,24,23,78

Cooper – (61) – Noel 34, Rankin 3, Thompson 12, Brissey 3, Scott 2, Hooper 7.
Sacred Heart Academy – (78) – Johnson 20, Wilkins 16, Frey 9, Jordan 10, Osting 5, Carson 5, Ralston 2, DeCamillis 2, Gilvin 9.

March 15^th (Saturday)

Frederick Douglass vs. George Rogers Clark (Semifinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 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. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-10 Sr. Khania Jones, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jailenn Green.

George Rogers Clark took a 25-11 first quarter lead and was never threatened in a 75-52 victory over Frederick Douglass. George Rogers Clark shot 48% from the field including nine of 20 from the three point line. They connected on 18 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 48.6% from the field including five of nine from beyond the arc. They connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored five points off eight George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 27 points including seven three point baskets, two of two free throws, two assists, and two steals. 5-6 Fr. Kyleigh Chestnut added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Jailenn Green recorded 10 points including eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Ciara Byars chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Teigh Yeast added six points, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 So. Kyleigh Stakelin recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Tamia Waide led Frederick Douglass with 11 points including four of four free throws, four assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Miami King added nine points including five of six free throws and three rebounds. Peighton Okorley recorded eight points, five rebounds, and three assists. 5-6 So. Nia Carr chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. 5-6 Fr. Neveah Major added seven points and two rebounds. Jaelee Knowles recorded six points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass – 11,11,10,20,52
George Rogers Clark – 25,16,22,12,75

Frederick Douglass – (52) – Waide 11, Okorley 8, Knowles 6, Bennett 3, Gregonis 0, Carr 8, Major 7, King 9.
George Rogers Clark – (75) – Jones 0, Yeast 6, Byars 7, Stamper 27, Green 10, Chestnut 12, Stakelin 6, Goodwin 1, Maxwell 2, Miller 2, Strode 2.

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Danville Christian Academy (Semifinal)

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Jr. Paisley Metz.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Danville Christian Academy 60-44. Sacred Heart Academy shot 36.8% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Danville Christian Academy turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 27.9% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 15 points including three three point baskets, 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Tootie Jordan added 12 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Brianna Wilkins recorded 11 points including four of six free throws and six rebounds. Caroline Osting chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added seven points. Morgan Frey recorded six points and four rebounds.

Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian Academy with 17 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, five blocked shots, and two steals. Alaya Quisenberry added 15 points including four of six free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Paisley Metz chipped in with five points and two rebounds. Amauri Blackford added four points and eight rebounds. Grace Meyer recorded three points and seven rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy – 13,22,14,11,60
Danville Christian Academy – 9,9,12,14,44

Sacred Heart Academy – (60) – Johnson 15, Wilkins 11, Frey 6, Jordan 12, Osting 7, Gilvim 7, Ralston 2.
Danville Christian Academy – (44) – Blackford 4, Meyer 3, Mbugua 17, Quisenberry 15, Metz 5.

Sacred Heart Academy vs. George Rogers Clark (Championship)

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. ZaKiyah 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 5-10 Sr. Khania Jones, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jailenn Green.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated George Rogers Clark 65-60 to capture their fifth consecutive championship but it did not come easy. George Rogers Clark held a 60-57 lead with less than a minute on the clock but GRC turnovers and Sacred Heart hitting their free throws down the stretch turned the tide for Sacred Heart. There were eight ties and nine lead changes in the game. Sacred Heart shot 37% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. They connected on 29 of 36 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 40.4% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. They connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Tootie Jordan added 19 points including 11 of 13 free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Morgan Frey recorded six points on six of six free throws, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with six points and five rebounds.

Jailenn Green led George Rogers Clark with 19 points including nine of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Kennedy Stamper added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Ciara Byars recorded nine points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-10 So. Kyleigh Stakelin chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Sacred Heart Academy – 14,13,17,21,65
George Rogers Clark – 10,21,13,16,60

Sacred Heart Academy – (65) – Johnson 21, Wilkins 6, Frey 6, Jordan 19, Osting 4, Ralston 2, Gilvin 4, Zutterman 3.
George Rogers Clark – (60) – Jones 3, Yeast 5, Byars 9, Stamper 13, Green 19, Chestnut 3, Stakelin 8.

All Tournament Team

Brooke Nichelson (North Laurel), Kennedy Deener (Taylor County), Atylia Green (Henderson County), Haylee Noel (Cooper), Tamia Waide (Frederick Douglass), Jaelee Knowles (Frederick Douglass), Alaya Quisenberry (Danville Christian Academy), Grace Mbugua (Danville Christian Academy), Kennedy Stamper (George Rogers Clark), Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark), Jailenn Green (George Rogers Clark), Morgan Frey (Sacred Heart Acadeemy), Amirah “Tootie” Jordan (Sacred Heart Academy), and MVP ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).

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.

2025 IHSA (Illinois) Boys Basketball Championships Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBIHSAB

2025 IHSA (Illinois) Boys Basketball Championships
Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

State Farm Center Lou Henson Court Champaign, IL
March 15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Lanark (Eastland) vs. Chicago (Hope Academy) (Class A Championship)

Eastland coach Tyler Zumdahl started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Parker Krogman, 5-10 Sr. Tanner Stern, 6-4 Jr. Zyacn Haverland, 5-10 Sr. Adam Awender, and 5-10 Sr. Peyton Spears. Hope Academy coach Ronnie Fields countered with 6-3 So. Trentyn McGinnis, 6-3 Sr. Dominick Hale, 6-5 Jr. Jaiden Simmons, 5-7 Jr. TyJuan Hunter, and 6-2 Sr. Malik Meridy.

Hope Academy defeated Eastland by the score of 71-38. Hope Academy shot 56% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 Eastland turnovers. Eastland shot 28.6% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Hope Academy turnovers.

TyJuan Hunter led Hope Academy with 26 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals. Jaiden Simmons added 12 points and seven rebounds. Malik Meridy recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Trentyn McGillis chipped in with four points and nine rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Andre Mabry recorded eight points and two rebounds.

Parker Krogman led Eastland with 17 points including four of six free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Adam Awender added 15 points including four three point baskets. Zacyn Haverland recorded two points and six rebounds.

Eastland – 3,18,9,8,38
Hope Academy – 13,14,19,25,71

Eastland – (38) – Krogman 17, Stern 2, Haverland 2, Awender 15, Spears 2.
Hope Academy – (71) – McGinnis 4, Hale 2, Simmons 12, Hunter 26, Meridy 11, Hueston 6, Mabry 8, Jones 2.

Chicago (Dyett) vs. Belleville (Althoff Catholic) (Class 2A Championship)

Chicago (Dyett) coach Jamaal Gill started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Ricky Coleman, 6-2 Sr. Aramis Brown Jr., 6-4 Sr. Jaden McKinnon, 5-9 Sr. Mikai Harris, and 6-1 Sr. Devon Shelton. Belleville (Althoff Catholic) coach Greg Lieb countered with 6-2 Jr. Luke Smith, 6-1 Sr. Dierre Hill Jr., 6-5 Sr. Patton Lieb, 6-0 Sr. Bryden Gryzmala, and 6-1 Sr. Zach Winkeler.

Dyett trailed 32-31 after three quarters but outscored Althoff Catholic 21-9 in the final quarter to earn a 52-41 victory. Dyett shot 38.6% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Althoff Catholic turnovers. Althoff Catholic shot 26.1% from the field including six of 29 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on 11 of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Dyett turnovers.

Jaden McKinnon led Dyett with 17 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, and two steals. Ricky Coleman added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Aramis Brown Jr. recorded five points and seven rebounds. Devon Shelton chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Zach Winkeler led Althoff Catholic with 14 points including two three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Dierre Hill Jr. added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Bryden Gryzmala recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.

Chicago (Dyett) – 6,19,6,21,52
Belleville (Althoff Catholic) – 15,10,7,9,41

Chicago (Dyett) – (52) – Coleman 10, Brown Jr. 5, McKinnon 17, Harris 3, Shelton 4, Wilson 2, J. Brown 2, Love 5, Johnson 4.
Belleville (Althoff Catholic) – (41) – Smith 2, Hill 12, Lieb 1, Gryzmala 10, Winkeler 14, Johnson 2.

Chicago (DePaul College Prep) vs. Chicago (Brother Rice) (Class 3A Championship)

Chicago (DePaul College Prep) coach Tom Kleinschmidt started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jonas Johnson, 6-2 Sr. Makai Kvamme, 6-7 Jr. Rashaun Porter, 6-1 Jr.Rykan Woo, and 6-0 Jr. AJ Chambers. Chicago (Brother Rice) coach Conte Stamas countered with 6-4 Sr. KJ Morris, 6-4 Sr. Caden Workman, 6-4 Sr. Marcos Gonzales, 6-1 Sr. Max Justic, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Weigus.

DePaul College Prep defeated Brother Rice 55-52 in two overtimes. The score was tied 40-40 at the end of regualtion and 43-43 at the end of the first overtime. There were seven ties and nine lead changes in this game. DePaul College Prep shot 38.3% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Rams connected on 14 of 24 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Brother Rice turnovers. Brother Rice shot 45% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine DePaul College Prep turnovers.

Makai Kyamme led DePaul College Prep with 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Rashaun Porter added 14 points including four of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and five steals. Rykan Woo recorded seven points including five of five free throws.

Marcos Gonzales led Brother Rice with 24 points including 10 of 13 free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. KJ Morris added 11 points. Jack Weigus recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Max Justic chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Chicago (DePaul College Prep) – 8,6,10,31,55
Chicago (Brother Rice) – 8,7,12,25,52

Chicago (DePaul College Prep) – (55) – Johnson 3, Kyamme 16, Porter 14, Woo 7, Chambers 5, Walls 7, Donque 3.
Chicago (Brother Rice) – (52) – Morris 11, Workman 0. Gonzales 24, Justic 6, Weigus 10, Mikrut 1.

Gurnee (Warren) vs. Lisle (Benet Academy) (Class 4A Championship)

Gurnee (Warren) coach Zack Ryan started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jack Wolf, 6-3 Jr. Braylon Walker, 6-8 Sr. Zach Ausburn, 6-1 So. Jaxson Davis, and 6-1 Sr. Andrew Watson. Lisle (Benet Academy) coach Gene Heidkamp countered with 6-9 Sr. Daniel Pauliukonis, 6-1 Sr. Blake Fagbemi, 7-0 Jr. Colin Stack, 5-11 Jr. Jayden Wright, and 5-11 Jr. Michael Doyle.

Benet Academy led 52-43 with four minutes left in the game but had to survive a furious Warren rally to earn a 55-54 victory. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Benet Academy shot 48.8% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Redwings connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Warren turnovers. Warren shot 42% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Benet Academy.

Daniel Pauliukonis led Benet Academy with 17 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Jayden Wright added 15 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds. Blake Fagbemi recorded 14 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and six assists. Colin Stack chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

6-1 Sr. Javerion Banks led Warren with 22 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Jaxson Davis added 17 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Zach Ausburn recorded eight points and five rebounds.

Gurnee (Warren) – 11,12,11,20,54
Lisle (Benet Academy) – 16,8,14,17,55

Gurnee (Warren) – (54) – Wolf 0, Walker 4, Ausburn 8, Davis 17, Watson 0, Squires 3, Banks 22.
Lisle (Benet Academy) – (55) – Pauliukonis 17, Fagbemi 14, Stack 9, Wright 15, Doyle 0.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.and all the other pertinent info provided for their championship events.

 

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.

50th Annual OHSSA (Ohio) Girls Basketball Championships March 14-15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBOHSAAG

40^th Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Girls Basketball Championships
Divisions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII

University of Dayton Arena Dayton, OH
March 14-15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 14^th

Purcell Marian vs. Avon Lake (Division III Championship)

Purcell Marian coach Jamar Mosley started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Dee Alexander, 5-8 Sr. Ky’Aira Miller, 6-3 So. Samaya Wilkins, 5-6 Sr. Trinity Small, and 5-7 Cy’Aira Miller. Avon Lake coach Paul Appel countered with 5-10 Jr. Olivia Miller, 5-10 So. Molly Milligan, 5-11 Sr. Bre Jones, 5-6 Sr. Olivia Tobin, and 5-6 Sr. Izzie Polinko.

Purcell Marian raced out to a 23-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 72-44 victory over Avon Lake and claim their fourth consecutive state championship. Purcell Marian shot 54.9% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line. The Cavaliers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Avon Lake shot 42.1% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Shoremen connected on nine of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

Dee Alexander led Purcell Marian with 27 points on 11 of 13 from the field and five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Trinity Small added 16 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Ky’Aira Miller recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Samaya Wilkins chipped in with 11 points and six rebounds. 5-8 So. Layla Claxton added seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Olivia Miller led Avon Lake with 12 points including four of four free throws. Izzie Polinko added 11 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Olivia Tobin recorded seven points and four assists. Bre Jones added seven points, two rebounds, and two steals. Molly Milligan chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Purcell Marian – 23,22,18,9,72
Avon Lake – 8,13,7,16,44

Purcell Marian – (72) – Alexander 27, K. Miller 11, Wilkins 11, Small 16, C. Miller 0, Claxton 7.
Avon Lake – (44) – Miller 12, Milligan 4, Jones 7, Tobin 7, Polinko 11, Ritt 3.

Kettering Archbishop Alter vs. Bellevue (Division IV Championship)

Kettering Archbishop Alter coach Christina Hart started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Da’Shai Shepard, 5-8 Jr. Samantha Pothast, 6-1 Sr. Maddie Moody, 5-7 Fr. Izzie Acuri, and 5-7 Jr/ Alina Overman. Bellevue coach Kory Santoro countered with 5-9 Sr. Hailey Rees, 5-8 Sr. Brooke Brown, 6-3 Jr. Kaitlyn Turinsky, 5-3 So. Ellie Freitag, and 5-8 Sr. Audrey Turner.

Bellevue defeated Kettering Archbishop Alter by the score of 40-29. Bellevue shot 33.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Redmen connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Kettering Archbishop Alter turnovers. Kettering Archbishop Alter shot 21.7% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Bellevue turnovers.

Hailey Rees led Bellevue with 16 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Audrey Turner added 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Kaitlyn Turinsky recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and seven blocked shots.

Maddie Moody led Kettering Archbishop Alter with 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Da’Shai Shepard added nine points including five of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Alina Overman recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Kettering Archbishop Alter – 4,2,10,13,29
Bellevue – 9,4,10,17,40

Kettering Archbishop Alter – (29) – Shepard 9, Pothast 0, Moody 12, Acuri 2, Overman 6.
Bellevue – (40) – Rees 16, Brown 2, Turinsky 8, Freitag 3, Turner 11.

Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (Division II Championship)

Cincinnati Winton Woods coach Carlton Gray started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Whitley Davis, 6-0 Sr. Ryan Davis, 6-1 Sr. Daniah Trammell, 5-5 Sr. Ra’Khyia Prince, and 5-9 Fr. Strawberry Blankumsee. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne coach Jami Carter countered with 6-0 Jr. Leah Pike, 6-0 Sr. Brooke Bender, 6-1 Sr. Elise Bender, Sr, Sophie Smith, and 5-8 Jr. Kennedie Hill.

Cincinnati Winton Woods defeated Whitehouse Anthony Wayne by the score of 70-55. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Cincinnati Winton Woods shot 50^ from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne turnovers. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne shot 38,9% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Cincinnati Winton Woods turnovers.

Strawberry Blankumsee led Cincinnati Winton Woods with 28 points including 13 of 15 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Daniah Trammell added 17 points including five of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Whitley Davis recorded 11 points, two rebounds, and three steals. 5-8 Sr. Niyala Harmon chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Elise Bender led Whitehouse Anthony Wayne with 26 points including two three point baskets, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. Leah Pike added 14 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Brooke Bender recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and 11 rebounds.

Cincinnati Winton Woods – 21,16,13,20,70
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne – 19,14,7,15,55

Cincinnati Winton Woods – (70) – W. Davis 11, R. Davis 3, Trammell 17, Prince 0, Blankumsee 28, Harmon 10, Reese 1,
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne – (55) – Pike 14, B. Bender 10, E. Bender 26, Smith 0, Hill 3, Voltz 2.

March 15^th

Portsmouth vs. Creston Norwayne (Division V Championship)

Portsmouth coach Amy Hughes started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Hayven Carter, Jr. KK Mays, 6-0 Jr. Sienna Allen, 5-6 So. Keke Woods, and 5-6 Sr. Dayshia Reid. Crestom Norwayne coach Jake Shoop countered with 5-11 Sr. Grace Wolf, 5-11 Jr. Ava Maibach, 6-1 Fr. Hannah Froelich, 5-7 Sr. Kendra Berger, and 5-9 Jr. Allie DeMassimo.

Portsmouth defeated Creston Norwayne by the score of 53-38. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Portsmouth shot 51.2% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Trojans connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Creston Norwayne turnovers. Creston Norwayne shot 32.4% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Portsmouth turnovers.

Sienna Allen led Portsmouth with 17 points including seven of eight from the field, one of one from beyond the arc, and two of two free throws. Allen added five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Keke Woods added 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Hayven Carter recorded 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Daysha Reid chipped in with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Ava Maibach led Creston Norwayne with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Allie DeMassimo added nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Hannah Froelich recorded eight points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Portsmouth – 16,11,19,7,53
Crestor Norwayne – 8,6,14,10,38

Portsmouth – (53) – Carter 11, Mays 0, Si. Allen 17, Woods 11, Reid 10, Shannon 1, Sa. Allen 3.
Creston Norwayne – (38) – Wolf 0, Maibach 15, Froelich 8, Berger 2, DeMassimo 9, Heyden 2, Cline 2.

Columbus Grove vs. Rootstown (Division VI Championship)

Columbus Grove coach Brian Schroeder started the following lineup: Jr. Allison Thompson, 5-10 Jr. Kendal Palte, 6-0 Jr. Nicole Nesby, 5-7 Jr. Ruth Myers, and 5-7 Sr. Lauryn Auchmuty. Rootstown coach Joe Leonard countered with 5-9 Jr. Colbie Curall, 5-5 So. Elliott Smallfield, 5-10 Sr. Nadia Lough, 5-2 Sr. Addy Germann, and 5-2 Sr. Kelsey Bittecuffer.

Columbus Grove raced out to a 22-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-46 victory over Rootstown. Columbus Grove shot 52.4% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Rootstown turnovers. Rootstown shot 31% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc. The Rovers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 21 Columbus Grove turnovers.

Lauryn Auchmuty led Columbus Grove with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Kendal Palte added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Fr. Aubrey Schroeder recorded 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Nicole Nesby added 13 points on five of five from the field, three of three free throws, 16 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three blocked shots.

Kelsey Bittecuffer led Rootstown with 12 points including three three point baskets. Elliott Smallfield added 10 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two steals. Addy Germann recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Colbie Curall chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three steals. Nadia Lough recorded four points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Columbus Grove – 22,11,18,14,65
Rootstown – 6,13,13,14,46

Columbus Grove – (65) – Thompson 7, Palte 14, Nesby 13, Myers 0, Auchmuty 17, Schroeder 14.
Rootstown – (46) – Curall 6, Smallfield 10, Lough 4, Germann 9, Bittecuffer 12, Smith 2, Bengston 2, Pownall 1.

Fort Loramie vs. Waterford (Division VII Championship)

Fort Loramie coach Carla Siegel started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Victoria Mescher, Sr. Autumn Turner, 6-0 Sr. Avery Brandewie, Sr. Ariel Heltkamp, and Sr. Mylee Shatto. Waterford coach Jerry Close countered with 5-10 Sr.Avery Smithberger, 5-7 Fr. Brynlee Pottmeyer, 6-4 Sr. Avery Wagner, 5-2 Jr. Elsie Malec, and 5-7 Sr. Kendall Sury.

Waterford defeated Fort Loramie by the score of 48-46. Two Fort Loramie turnovers and a block by Avery Wagner sealed the deal for Waterford in the closing seconds. Waterford shot 47.1% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Fort Loramie turnovers. Fort Loramie shot 40.5% from the field including five of seven from beyond the arc. The Redskins connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Waterford turnovers.

Avery Wagner led Waterford with 16 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Kendall Sury added 15 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Avery Smithberger recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

Victoria Mescher led Fort Loramie with 19 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Mylee Shatto added nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Avery Brandewie recorded eight points including four of four free throws, 12 rebounds, and four steals.

Fort Loramie – 7,13,13,13,13,46
Waterford – 12,11,17,8,48

Fort Loramie – (46) – Mescher 19, Turner 5, Brandewie 8, Heltkamp 3, Shatto 9, Meyer 2.
Waterford – (48) – Smithberger 8, Pottmeyer 2, Wagner 16, Malec 4, Sury 15, Hurley 3.

Cincinnati Princeton vs. Pickerington Central (Division I Championship)

Cincinnati Princeton coach Deonna Davis started the following lineup: 6-3 Fr. Erin Thomas, 5-8 So. Kamryn Lowe, 6-2 Sr. Kali Forston, 5-5 Jr. Heaven Sneed, and 5-7 Sr. Mari Gerton. Pickerington Central coach Johnathan Hedgepeth countered with 6-0 Jr. London Johnson, 5-8 So. Zoe Coleman, 6-1 Jr. Blossom Wallace, 5-8 Sr. Kennady Gordon, and 5-8 So. Deyon Smith.

Pickerington Central trailed 32-29 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Cincinnati Princeton by the score of 47-44. There were two lead changes and four ties in the game. Pickerington Central shot 40% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Cincinnati Princeton turnovers. Cincinnati Princeton shot 38.6% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored five points off 16 Pickerington Central turnovers.

5-7 Jr. Gabby Plair led Pickerington Central with 13 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Blossom Wallace added 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists. London Johnson recorded nine points, two rebounds, five assists, five steals, and three blocked shots. Zoe Coleman chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Kali Forston led Cincinnati Princeton with 19 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Mari Gerton added eight points including four of eight free throws, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Erin Thomas recorded six points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals, and two blocked shots. Kamryn Lowe chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Cincinnati Princeton – 6,11,15,12,44
Pickerington Central – 12,11,6,18,47

Cincinnati Princeton – (44) – Thomas 6, Lowe 4, Forston 19, Sneed 2, Gerton 8, Harris 4, Muhammad 1.
Pickerington Central – (47) – Johnson 9, Coleman 6, Wallace 10, Gordon 5, Smith 4, Plair 13.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the OHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other pertinent info on all their athletic events.

 

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.

2025 Chick-fil-A Wset Virginia Basketball Championships (Girls) March 15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBWVG

2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) Basketball Championships (Girls)
Class A, 2A, 3A, 4A

Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Charleston, WV
March 15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Charleston Catholic vs. Wheeling Central Catholic (Class 2A Championship)

Charleston Catholic coach Wes Hevener started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ilyauna Evans, 5-7 Sr. Aurelia Kirby, 6-0 Jr. Mary Rushworth, 5-6 Fr. Ali Wilcox, and 5-6 Sr. Molly Messer. Wheeling Central Catholic coach Roberta Olejasz countered with 5-7 So. Bella Fitzsimmons, 5-10 Sr. Kaitlyn Blake, 5-11 Jr. Haley Severns, 5-5 Jr. Seneca Heller, and 5-6 Jr. Addie Payton.

Charleston Catholic had lost two previous meetings with Wheeling Central Catholic but parlayed a strong defensive effort with a controlled, slower tempo to earn a 55-41 victory and earn the championship. Charleston Catholic got off to a fast start and led 18-8 at the end of the first quarter. Charleston Catholic shot 40% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Irish connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Wheeling Central Catholic turnovers. Wheeling Central Catholic shot 32% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Maroon Knights connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Charleston Catholic turnovers.

Mary Rushworth led Charleston Catholic with 16 points including three of three free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Molly Messer added 15 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Ali Wilcox recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and two rebounds. Aurelia Kirby chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, five assists, and two steals. 6-0 Fr. Nora Aliff recorded four points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Kaitlyn Blake led Wheeling Central Catholic with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. 5-8 Jr. Erin Maxwell added nine points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Addie Payton recorded seven points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Bella Fitzsimmons chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Seneca Heller added five points, three rebounds, and two assists.

All-Tournament Team – Brynnley Bulluck (St. Mary’s), Mya Dunlap (James Monroe), Seneca Heller (Wheeling Central Catholic), Ali Wilcox (Charleston Catholic), Addie Payton (Wheeling Central Catholic), Mary Rushworth (Charleston Catholic), Molly Messer (Charleston Catholic), and MOP Kaitlyn Blake (Wheeling Central Catholic).

Charleston Catholic – 18,10,13,14,55
Wheeling Central Catholic – 8,14,12,7,41

Charleston Catholic – (55) – Evans 2, Kirby 7, Rushworth 16, Wilcox 11, Messer 15, Aliff 4.
Wheeling Central Catholic – (41) – Fitzsimmons 6, Blake 14, Severns 0, Heller 5, Payton 7, Maxwell 9.

Wayne vs. Nitro (Class 3A Championship)

Wayne coach Wade Williamson started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Brooke Adkins, 5-11 Sr. Kyla Brown, 6-0 Sr. Addison Adkins, 5-5 So. Jayce Sammons, and 5-10 Sr. Mikayla Stacy. Nitro coach Pat Jones countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Gibson, 5-7 Jr. Ava Edwards, 6-0 Sr. Natalie Smith, 5-4 So. Mika Adams, and 5-7 Fr, Brooklyn Cawley.

Wayne avenged an early season loss with a 56-39 victory over Nitro. Wayne shot 47.5% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Nitro turnovers. Nitro shot 30.4% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lady Wildcats connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Wayne turnovers.

Jayce Sammons led Wayne with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, and five steals. Brooke Adkins added 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. 5-4 So. Lexi Blankenship recorded eight points and four rebounds. Mikayla Stacy chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Addison Adkins recorded three points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Brianna Gibson led Nitro with 16 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Brooklyn Cawley added five points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-4 Jr. Jaycee Sigmon recorded five points and three rebounds. Natalie Smith recorded four points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.

All-Tournament Team – Ava Workman (Greenbrier East), Hadley Horne (Grafton), Brooklyn Cawley (Nitro), Addison Adkins (Wayne), Brooke Adkins (Wayne), Natalie Smith (Nitro), Mikayla Stacy (Wayne), and MOP Jayce Sammons (Wayne).

Wayne – 8,15,20,13,56
Nitro – 9,5,13,12,39

Wayne – (56) – B. Adkins 16, Brown 0, A. Adkins 3, Sammons 22, Stacy 7, Blankenship 8.
Nitro – (39) – Gibson 16, Edwards 3, Smith 4, Adams 4, Cawley 5, Sigmon 5, Jones 2.

Morgantown vs. Spring Valley (Class 4A Championship)

Morgantown coach John Fowkes started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Sydney Deusenberry, 5-8 Sr. Sadaya Jones, 5-10 Sr. Lucie Hatcher, 5-4 So. Kayli Kellogg, and 5-7 So. Tatum DeVries. Spring Valley coach Larry Bo Miller countered with 5-10 Sr. Dria Parker, 5-10 Jr. Brooklyn Ellis, 6-1 Sr. Allie Daniels, 5-7 Jr. Sophi Hutchison, and 5-8 Sr. Ella Giles.

Spring Valley defeated Morgantown by the score of 62-45. Spring Valley shot 48.9% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Timberwolves connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Morgantown turnovers. Morgantown shot 23.5% from the field including seven of 28 from beyond the arc. The Mohigans connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Spring Valley turnovers.

Sophi Hutchison led Spring Valley with 24 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Brooklyn Ellis added 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Allie Daniels recorded 12 points including four of four free throws, 16 rebounds, and two steals. Dria Parker chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Tatum DeVries led Morgantown with 16 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds. Kayli Kellogg added 11 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Sadaya Jones recorded seven points including five of eight free throws and nine rebounds. 5-8 So. Brenna Nelson chipped in with seven points. Lucie Hatcher pulled down six rebounds.

All-Tournament Team – Jaycee Elzy (St. Albans), Jeriyah Pryor (George Washington), Dria Parker (Spring Valley), Brooklyn Ellis (Spring Valley), Sadaya Jones (Morgantown), Allie Daniels (Spring Valley), Kayli Kellogg (Morgantown), and MOP Sophi Hutchison (Spring Valley).

Morgantown – 10,13,8,14,45
Spring Valley – 20,16,17,9,62

Morgantown – (45) – Deusenberry 0, Jones 7, Hatcher 1, Kellogg 11, DeVries 16, Nelson 7, Messerly 3.
Spring Valley – (62) – Parker 9, Ellis 13, Daniels 12, Hutchison 24, Giles 4.

Tug Valley vs. Gilmer County (Class A Championship)

Tug Valley coach Seth Ooten started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Katelyn Richardson, 5-9 Sr. Kenzie Browning, 5-9 Jr. Bailee Hall, 5-6 Jr. Haven Deskins, and 5-7 So. Kylie DeBoard. Gilmer County coach Amy Chapman countered with 5-7 Jr. Malory Casteel, 5-6 Jr. Lena Frymier, 6-4 Jr. Ava Dobbins, 5-4 Sr. Allie Ellyson, and 5-4 Sr. Kenley Hartshorn.

Gilmer County defeated Tug Valley by the score of 66-22. Gilmer County shot 45.3% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Titans connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Tug Valley turnovers. Tug Valley shot 15.6% from the field including zer of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Gilmer County turnovers.

Allie Ellyson led Gilmer County with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, six rebounds, nine assistss, and five steals. Lena Frymier added 18 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Ava Dobbins recorded a rare triple double with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots. Blair Dobbins chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Haven Deskins led Tug Valley with nine points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Bailee Hall added six points, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Kenzie Browning recorded five points and two rebounds.

All-Tournament Team – Preslee Treadway (Greenbrier West), Raven Matthews (Tucker), Kenzie Browning (Tug Valley), Lena Frymier (Gilmer County), Bailee Hall (Tug Valley), Ava Dobbins (Gilmer County), Haven Deskins (Tug Valley), and MOP Allie Ellyson (Gilmer County).

Tug Valley – 3,7,8,4,22
Gilmer County – 13,16,12,25,66

Tug Valley – (22) – Richardson 2, Browning 5, Hall 6, Deskins 9, DeBoard 0.
Gilmer County – (66) – Casteel 2, Frymier 18, A. Dobbins 16, Ellyson 18, Hartshorn 2, B. Dobbins 7, Bourn 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the West Virginia State Athletic Association for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the info pertaining to their events.

 

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.