2015LEXUSNCSHAG

Nelson County vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #2

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

Nelson County coach Kelly Wood started the following lineup:  5-9 Jr. Kira Harman, 5-6 Jr. LeLe Linton, 5-9 Sr. Brooklyn Greer, 5-5 Jr. Shyla Calbert, and 5-5 Sr. Lakin Walls.  Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir countered with 5-7 So. Kia Sivils, 5-11 So. Grace Berger, 5-10 Sr. Lydia Taylor, 5-5 So. Kiki Samsel, and 5-4 Fr. Ashlee Harris.

Sacred Heart raced out to an early lead on their way to an 85-52 victory over Nelson County.  Sacred Heart shot a sizzling 63.8% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 24 Nelson County turnovers.  Nelson County shot 39.6% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.  Despite the wide margin Nelson County impressed me with their tenacity and fight to the very end of the game.

Kia Sivils led Sacred Heart with 19 points and five steals.  Sivils was nine of 10 from the field including one for one from beyond the arc.  5-8 So. Natalie Fichter added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Kiki Samsel chipped in with 12 points and five assists.  Ashlee Harris recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.  Grace Berger added seven points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.  Kia Sivils was named Game MVP.

Brooklyn Greer led Nelson County with 17 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Shyla Calbert added 15 points.  LeLe Linton recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

Nelson County,11,8,14,19,52

Sacred Heart Academy,21,23,31,10,85

Nelson County (52) – Harman 7, Linton 10, Greer 17, Calbert 15, L. Walls 3.

Sacred Heart Academy (85) – Sivils 19, Berger 7, Taylor 6, Samsel 12, Harris 11, Fichter 14, Scott 6, Flaherty 2, Gardner 8.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2015 LEXUSBCBSG

Boyle County vs. Bryan Station (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #1

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

Boyle County coach Greg Edwards started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Emmy Harris, 5-8 Sr. Marlee Smith, 5-10 So. Gracie Edmiston, 5-5 Sr. Allison Hall, and 5-6 So. Danielle Roney.  Bryan Station coach Shawn Ransom countered with 5-6 Sr. Asjah Hall, 5-5 Jr. Carah Burdette, 5-6 Sr. Destiny Cozart, 5-6 Fr. KeyLynn Clay, and 5-4 Sr. Ezhaunaii Ighodaro.

Boyle County pulled away after the first quarter to earn a 63-54 victory over a very athletic Bryan Station squad.  Bryan Station has some newcomers on the squad and will develop into an excellent team with experience.  Boyle County ran a very efficient offense and pounded the boards today.  Boyle County shot 36.1% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady rebels connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 38% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on four of seven free throws and committed 21 turnovers.

Gracie Edmiston led Boyle County with 24 points and seven rebounds.  Danielle Roney and Emmy Harris each recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds.  Marlee Smith also scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds.  Gracie Edmiston was named Game MVP.

Ezhaunaii Ighodaro led Bryan Station with 12 points.  KeyLynn Clay and Destiny Cozart each scored nine points and Carah Burdette added seven points.

Boyle County,15,18,20,10,63

Bryan Station,15,10,13,16,54

Boyle County (63) – Harris 12, Smith 12, Edmiston 24, Hall 0, Roney 12, Baker 3.

Bryan Station (54) – Hall 5, Burdette 7, Cozart 9, Clay 9, Ighodaro 12, Pierson 2, Kavanaugh 4.Hardin 6.

2915LAFMCB

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 4, 2015

Lafayette coach Michael Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. John Williams, 6-1 Sr. Grant Brockman, 6-2 Jr. Bryar Rose, 5-10 Sr. Terique Miller, and 6-1 Sr. Dakota Begley.

Lafayette outscored Madison Central 22-9 in the second quarter on their way to a 72-56 victory.  There were four lead changes and two ties in this game.  Lafayette shot 45.8% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 23 of 32 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 34.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 22 of 41 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored seven points off 17 Lafayette turnovers.

Ross Jenkins led Lafayette with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Harrison Lane also scored 15 points including three three point baskets.  TJ Downey and 5-10 Jr. Chris Wharton each scored 10 points.

John Williams led Madison Central with 14 points including eight of 12 free throws and five rebounds.  Terique Miller added 12 points.  5-10 Sr. Seth Richardson chipped in with 10 points.  Dakota Begley pulled down seven rebounds.

Lafayette,14,22,13,23,72

Madison Central,11,9,13,23,56

Lafayette (72) – Watkins 3, J. Jenkins 1, R. Jenkins 15, Downey 10, Lane 15, Powell 3, Greenup 2, Catlett 8, Wharton 10, Carpenter 2, Phillips 3.

Madison Central (56) – Williams 14, Brockman 4, Rose 1, Miller 12, Begley 6, Richardson 10, Muntz 6, Geralds 3.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015HCTCB

Henry Clay vs. Tates Creek (Boys)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

December 4, 2015

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Leander Ridgeway, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Jones, 6-5 Sr. Jordan Houston, 5-8 Sr. Brendon Ford, and 6-1 Sr. Isaiah Tisdale.  Tates Creek coach Michael Allen countered with 6-3 Sr. Landon Porter, 6-0 So. Jaden Baird, 6-5 Jr. Isaiah Patterson, 6-0 Fr. Isaiah Allen, and 6-0 So. Eric Boone.

Henry Clay defeated Tates Creek by a score of 84-52.  Henry Clay shot 45.7% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 31.5% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 11 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Henry Clay turnovers.

5-8 Sr. Paul Price came off the bench to score 26 points including six three point baskets in 15:10 minutes.  Leander Ridgeway added 17 points and four assists.  Isaiah Tisdale recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  6-3 So. Justin Mitchell chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds.  Jordan Houston pulled down 10 rebounds.

Isaiah Patterson led Tates Creek with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Eric Boone added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Henry Clay,24,13,26,21,84

Tates Creek,13,9,20,10,52

Henry Clay (84) – Ridgeway 17, Jones 4, Houston 2, Ford 2, Tisdale 13, Price 26, J. Mitchell 8, Brown 4, Green 4, Simpson 4.

Tates Creek (52) – Porter 2, Baird 4, Patterson 16, Allen 6, E. Boone 12, Taylor 5, Gardner 1, Blair 2, Lofton 1, Edmonds 3.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015SAYRESPG

Sayre vs. St. Patrick (Girls)

St. Patricks School

Maysville, KY

November 30, 2015

Sayre coach Scotty Sutton started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Sydney Strup, 5-4 Jr. Ellie Alford, 6-0 So. Lainey Tew, 5-0 Sr. Hannah Brady, and 5-5 So. Dee Dee Wheeler.  St. Patrick’s coach Beth Garrison countered with 5-10 Sr. Victoria McKay, 5-6 Sr. Morgan Schroer, 5-9 Sr. Kathleen Estill, 5-4 Sr. Arley Gutierrez, and 5-7 Jr. Lexi Scales.

Sayre defeated St. Patrick by a score of 45-18.  Sayre shot 37.5% from the field including three of 17 from the three point line.  The Spartans connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 35 St. Patrick turnovers.  St. Patrick shot 23.3% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc.  The Saints connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored two points off 12 Sayre turnovers.

Dee Dee Wheeler led Sayre with 18 points including two three point baskets.  Hannah Brady added nine points.

Kathleen Estill led St. Patrick with six points and seven rebounds.  Victoria McKay also scored six points.

Sayre,18,11,14,2,45

St. Patrick,4,6,2,6,18

Sayre (45) – Strup 3, Alford 8. Tew 5, Brady 9, Wheeler 18, Bilberry 2.

St. Patrick (18) – McKay 6, Schroer 0, Estill 6, Gutierrez 0, Scales 2, A. Gallenstein 2, L. Gallenstein 2.

A special thanks to the WL Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015CENTRALEASTERNG

Central vs. Eastern (Girls)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

December 4, 2015

Central coach Ashley Franklin started the following lineup: 5-8 So. India New, 5-5 Sr. Taryn Glass, 5-9 Jr. Stephonie Cole, 5-2 Jr. Peyton Evans, and 5-5 Sr. Thelisia Beasley Guin.  Eastern coach Josh Leslie countered with 5-10 Jr. Natalie Collins, 5-9 Sr. Markeia Porter, 5-11 Fr. Mikayla Kinnard, 5-7 So. Alexis Smith, and 5-8 Sr. Shavia Thompson.

Eastern defeated Central by a score of 64-53.  Eastern shot 30% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 40 points off 37 Central turnovers.  Eastern attempted 41 more shots (70-29) from the field than Central.  Central shot 55.2% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jackets connected on 19 of 28 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Eastern turnovers.

Markeia Porter led Eastern with 24 points four rebounds, and eight steals.  Alexis Smith added eight points and five rebounds. 

Stephonie Cole led Central with 14 points and 13 rebounds.  Peyton Evans added eight points and nine rebounds.  Thelisia Beasley Guin also scored eight points.

Central,13,20,10,10,53

Eastern,23,13,10,18,64

Central (53) – New 7, Glass 2, Cole 14, Evans 8, Beasley Guin 8, Stikes 7, Hereford 5, Neal 2.

Eastern (64) – Collins 5, Porter 24, Kinnard 3, Smith 8, Thompson 5, Anthony 6, Beach 7, Pearl 6.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015PCSCB

Pendleton County vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

December 4, 2015

Pendleton County coach Keaton Belcher started the following lineup: 6-4 Fr. Dontaie Allen, 6-2 Sr. Tanner Daugherty, 6-3 Jr. Billy Kirby, 6-0 Sr. Wade Browning, and 6-1 So. Grant Walsh.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-5 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-0 So. Cooper Robb, 6-4 Jr. Cooper Watts, 5-8 Fr. Cam Fluker, and 5-11 Fr. Bryce Long.

Scott County defeated Pendleton County by a score of 78-66.  Scott County shot 47.2% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Pendleton County turnovers.  Pendleton County shot 35.3% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Bryce Long added 14 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Cooper Watts chipped in with 14 points and six rebounds.  5-11 Fr. Glenn Covington recorded 11 points.  Cooper Robb added eight points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Dontaie Allen led Pendleton County with 29 points including five three point baskets and 11 rebounds. Billy Kirby added 14 points and five rebounds.  Tanner Daughtery chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.

Pendleton County,13,15,14,24,66

Scott County,20,21,18,19,78

Pendleton County (66) – Allen 29, Daugherty 10, Kirby 14, Browning 4, Walsh 3, Dennie 6.

Scott County (78) – Moreno 15, Robb 8, Watts 14, Fluker 6, Long 14, C. Covington 4, G. Covington 11, Damron 6.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015SCMSG

Scott County vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

December 4, 2015

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lauren Boehm, 5-9 So. Peyton Riddle, 6-1 So. Mykala Smith, 5-4 Fr. Juliette Smith, and 5-8 Sr. Bailey Hawkins.  Madison Southern coach Summer Simmons countered with 5-11 Sr. Briana Lanham, 5-11 Jr. Hannah Keene, 5-11 Jr. Marley Lawson, 5-6 So. Ashlynn Clark, and 5-8 Jr. Keri Thorn.

Scott County connected on one of two free throws in the closing seconds to nip Madison Southern by a score of 67-66.  The score was tied 10 times and there were 13 lead changes in this game.  Scott County shot 48.1% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Madison Southern.  Madison Southern shot 42.6% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 22 of 26 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Peyton Riddle led Scott County with 20 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Juliette Smith added 13 points and eight assists.  5-6 Jr. Kadee Hudson chipped in with eight points.

Briana Lanham led Madison Southern with 26 points including two three point baskets and 10 of 13 free throws and pulled down five rebounds.  Ashlynn Clark added 13 points and four rebounds.  5-10 Jr. Conner Coyle chipped in with nine points.

Scott County,20,24,12,11,67

Madison Southern,13,30,11,12,66

Scott County (67) – Boehm 6, Riddle 20, M. Smith 0, J. Smith 13, Hawkins 3, DeFoor 2, Ward 2, Hudson 8, Lockard 7, Southerland 6.

Madison Southern (66) – Lanham 26, Keene 3, Lawson 4, Clark 13, Thorn 8, Coyle 9, Gallion 3.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015CCUEKUW

Cincinnati Christian University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 3, 2015

Cincinnati Christian coach Joshua Snyder started the following lineup:  5-10 So. LeTisha Caldwell, 5-9 Jr. Brianna Ruffin, 6-0 Jr. Aly Balser, 5-5 Fr. Lexie Doddridge, and 5-4 Fr. Baylee Bennett.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 Fr. Abby Wright, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-5 Jr. Mariah Massengill, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.

Eastern Kentucky defeated Cincinnati Christian by a score of 112-34.  Ten players logged from 17-23 minutes of playing time and all ten players scored.  Eastern Kentucky shot 57.6% from the field including nine of 18 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 43 points off 30 Cincinnati Christian turnovers.  Cincinnati Christian shot 25.5% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  They connected on two of two free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points including three three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Abby Wright added 19 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Shameekia Murray chipped in with 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists.  Jalen O’Bannon recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.  5-10 Jr. Zee Willix also reached double figures with 10 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper recorded eight points and six steals.  Mariah Massengill dished out seven assists.

Baylee Bennett led Cincinnati Christian with 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Aly Balser added five points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Cincinnati Christian University,11,12,6,5,34

Eastern Kentucky University,27,23,31,31,112

Cincinnati Christian University (34) – Caldwell 2, Ruffin 4, Balser 5, Doddridge 2, Bennett15, Wingham 3, Rinehart 3.

Eastern Kentucky University (112) – Wright 19, Murray 14, O’Bannon 12, Massengill 7, Hunter 5, Triplett 8, Cooper 8, Willix 10, Pippen 8, Maples 21.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015EKUWKUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Western Kentucky University (Men)

E.A. Diddle Arena

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

December 1, 2015

Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jarelle Reischel, 6-5 Jr. Javontae Hawkins,  6-9 Fr. Nick Mayo, 6-1 So. Paul Jackson, and 6-2 Jr. Isaac McGlone.  Western Kentucky University coach Ray Harper countered with 6-7 Sr. Nigel Snipes, 6-3 Sr. Aaron Cosby, 6-7 So. Justin Johnson, 6-0 Fr. Chris McNeal, and 6-0 Jr. Chris Harrison-Docks.

Justin Johnson hit a three pointer at the buzzer to give Western Kentucky University an 86-84 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Eastern Kentucky fell behind by 19 points early in the first half but rallied to take the lead 84-83 late in the game setting the stage for Johnson’s late heroics.  The score was tied four times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.

Western Kentucky shot 54,4% from the field including 14 of 26 from the three point line.  The Hilltoppers connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.8% from the field including 15 of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Western Kentucky turnovers.

Aaron Cosby led Western Kentucky with 26 points including eight three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Justin Johnson added 22 points and 11 rebounds.  Chris O’Neal chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and six assists.

6-4 Jr. Jaylen Babb-Harrison led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points on six three point baskets.  Javontae Hawkins added 17 points and seven rebounds.  Jarelle Reischel recorded 16 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  6-1 Sr. KC Bluford chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets.  Nick Mayo also reached double figures with 11 points.

Eastern Kentucky University,38,46,84

Western Kentucky University,39,47,86

Eastern Kentucky University (84) – Reischel 16, Hawkins 17, Mayo 11, Jackson 3, McGlone 0, Weaver 5, Babb-Harrison 18, Bluford 12, Pratt Jr. 2.

Western Kentucky University (86) – Snipes 6, Cosby 26, Johnson 22, McNeal 9, Harrison-Docks 8, Lawson 6, Edmond 7, Waters 2.

A special thanks to the Western Kentucky University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.