2015BSHCB

Bryan Station vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2915

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Rudy Guy, 6-2 Sr. Tim Dunn, 6-3 Jr. David DeMarcus, 5-8 Sr. Rafael Few, and 6-0 Sr. Andre Davis.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-3 Sr. Leander Ridgeway, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Jones, 6-5 Sr. Jordan Houston, 5-8 Sr. Jaquise Simpson, and 6-1 Sr. Isaiah Tisdale.

Henry Clay defeated Bryan Station by a score of 79-64.  Henry Clay shot 42.3% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored four points off six Henry Clay turnovers.

Jordan Houston led Henry Clay with 17 points and eight rebounds.  Leander Ridgeway recorded 15 points and five rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Paul Price added 14 points including two three point baskets.  Isaiah Tisdale added 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Jaquise Simpson also scored 11 points including three three point baskets.

David DeMarcus led Bryan Station with 16 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Tim Dunn added 15 points and five rebounds.  Andre Davis chipped in with 10 points.

Bryan Station,12,13,13,26,64

Henry Clay,16,19,18,26,79

Bryan Station (64) – Guy 1, Dunn 15, DeMarcus 16, Few 6, Davis 10, Murphy 5, Burbage 8, McKee 3.

Henry Clay (79) – Ridgeway 15, Jones 0, Houston 17, Simpson 11, Tisdale 11, Price 14, J. Mitchell 6, Finch 4, Jackson 1.

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

2015PLDLAFB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Jr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-2 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 5-9 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

Lafayette did not have an answer for Dunbar’s Taveion Hollingsworth tonight as he torched the Generals for 40 points on 15 of 20 from the field including three of five from beyond the arc and seven of seven free throws in a 70-54 victory.  Dunbar shot 57.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.

Lafayette shot 40% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on two of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 21 Dunbar turnovers.

Taveion Hollingsworth led Dunbar with 40 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  Darius Williams added 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Jordan Lewis recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and four steals.  Justin Kelley pulled down nine rebounds.

Ross Jenkins led Lafayette with 12 points and four rebounds.  William Watkins added 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  TJ Downey recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,22,21,13,14,70

Lafayette,13,13,15,13,54

Paul Laurence Dunbar (70) – Williams 15, Kelley 0, D. Brown 2, Lewis 11, Hollingsworth 40, Clark 2.

Lafayette (54) – Watkins 10, Lane 6, R. Jenkins 12, Downey 10, J. Jenkins 2, Wharton 6, Catlett 2, Powell 6.

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

2015BSHCG

Bryan Station vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2015

Bryan Station coach Shawn Ransom started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Zariah Kavanaugh, 5-4 Sr. Asjah Hall, 5-5 Jr. Carah Burdette, 5-4 Sr. Ezhaunnai Ighodaro, and 5-6 Sr. Destiny Cozart.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-9 Sr. Anovia Byars, 5-8 Jr. Lexi Long, 5-9 Sr. Jordyn Jackson, 5-6 Sr. T’Laya Lyvers, and 5-8 So. Braxton Price.

Henry Clay defeated Bryan Station by a score of 82-49.  Henry Clay shot 38.2% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 42 of 56 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 28 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 34.6% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady defenders connected on nine of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers.

T’Laya Lyvers led Henry Clay with 27 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Braxton Price added 12 points on 12 of 12 free throws and pulled down seven rebounds.  Jordyn Jackson chipped in with nine points.

Carah Burdette led Bryan Station with 16 points.  Destiny Cozart added nine points.  Zariah Kavanaugh recorded seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Bryan Station,13,14,9,13,49

Henry Clay,25,14,24,19, 82

Bryan Station (49) – Kavanaugh 7, Hall 0, Burdette 16, Ighodaro 6, Cozart 9, Hardin 5, Jackson 3, Clay 3.

Henry Clay (82) – Byars 2, Long 2, J. Jackson 9, Lyvers 27, Price 12, Lutz 5, D. Jackson 5, Thompson 8, Green 4, Jones 5, Woods 3.

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

2015LAFFCG

Lafayette vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

December 8, 2015

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Kiara Pankins, 5-9 So. Caroline Bennett, 5-9 Sr. Aisha Conwell, 5-3 So. Teri Abram, and 5-7 Fr. Lindi DeBiltzan.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-9 Sr. Dasia Kilbourne, 5-10 Jr. Rebecca Cook, 5-9 Sr. Malaka Frank, 5-8 Jr. Princess Stewart, and 5-6 Jr. Savannah Courtney.

Franklin County raced out to an 18-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 66-42 victory over Lafayette.  Franklin County shot 42.6% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 26 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 36.6% from the field including five of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Generals connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored four points off 11 Franklin County turnovers.

Rebecca Cook led Franklin County with 17 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and four steals.  Princess Stewart added 11 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.  Malaka Frank chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Anna Arrastia also scored 11 points.

Kiara Pankins led Lafayette with 16 points and eight rebounds.  Caroline Bennett added 11 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Lafayette,6,16,10,10,42

Franklin County,18,24,15,9,66

Lafayette (42) – Pankins 16, Bennette 11, A. Conwell 6, Abram 3, DeBiltzan 0, Powell 6.

Franklin County (66) – Kilbourne 6, Cook 17, Frank 11, Stewart 11, Courtney 5, Arrastia 11, Talley 2, Miles 3.

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

2015SOUMERCYG

Southwestern vs. Mercy Academy (Girls)

Mercy Academy

Louisville, KY

December 5, 2015

Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher started the following lineup:  5-11 Sr. Samantha Fitzgerald, 5-9 Fr. Kallie Sheron, 6-1 Sr. Elizabeth Latham, 5-8 8^th Grade Kennedy Harris, and 5-8 Jr. Cassie Reed.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 5-9 Jr. Josie Woods, 5-9 Fr. Raquael Reese, 6-2 So. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-4 Sr. Jessica Laemmle, and 5-7 Sr. Madi Woods.

Southwestern defeated Mercy Academy by a score of 55-48.  Southwestern shot 43.2% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Mercy Academy shot 28% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 30 Southwestern turnovers.

Cassie Reed led Southwestern with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and eight steals.  Kennedy Harris added nine points including six of six free throws.  Elizabeth Latham pulled down 10 rebounds.

Madi Woods led Mercy Academy with 13 points.  5-4 Sr. Maria Schmitz added 12 points.  5-9 Jr. Sadie Zeisloft recorded chipped in with 11 points.  Josie Woods recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and five steals.

Southwestern,13,13,15,14,55

Mercy Academy,9,12,10,17,48

Southwestern (55) – Fitzgerald 4, Sheron 2, Latham 5, Harris 9, Reed 22, Smiddy 7, Cundiff 6.

Mercy Academy (48) – J. Woods 9, Reese 2, Feldkamp 0, Laemmle 0, M. Woods 13, Diersing 1, Schmitz 12, Zeisloft 11..

A special thanks to Coach Keith Baisch of Mercy Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015NCCLCATH

Newport Central Catholic vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Legacy Nissan Classic

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 5, 2015

Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Brian Anderson, 6-2 Jr. Luke Moeves, 6-6 Sr. Ben Weyer, 5-10 So. Brennan Hall, and 5-10 Sr. John Ludwig.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 So. Zan Payne, 6-3 So. TC Price, 6-6 So. Max Sparkman, 5-11 Jr. Blake Scott, and 6-4 Jr. Luke Johnson.

Newport central Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 67-61.  NCC shot 45.6% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 40.4% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Newport Central Catholic turnovers.

Ben Weyer led NCC with 19 points, 22 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Luke Moeves added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Brennan Hall and John Ludwig recorded 11 and nine points respectively; Ludwig’s on three three point baskets.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 25 points and five rebounds.  Max Sparkman added nine points and five rebounds.  Zan Payne recorded eight points and 12 rebounds.

Newport Central Catholic,24,17,10,16,67

Lexington Catholic,16,25,11,9,61

Newport Central Catholic (67) – Anderson 7, Moeves 14, Weyer 19, Hall 11, Ludwig 9, Wurtz 4, Hes 2, Spencer Pangallo 1.

Lexington Catholic (61) – Payne 8, Price 7, Sparkman 9, Scott 8, Johnson 25, Hardin 4.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew Glenn Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2015LCAMADCENB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Legacy Nissan Classic

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 5, 2015

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode, 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-1 Fr. Isaiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill.  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.

Madison Central led 27-18 at halftime but Lexington Christian Academy rallied for a 47-46 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 31.7% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 29.7% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 23 of 34 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Madison Central turnovers.

John Williams led Madison Central with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Grant Brockman added 14 points.  Terique Miller chipped in with nine points.

Tre King led LCA with 22 points and 13 rebounds.  Kyle Rode added 10 points and nine rebounds.  Trevor Hill chipped in with nine points.

Lexington Christian Academy,10,8,14,15,47

Madison Central,11,16,8,11,46

Lexington Christian Academy (47) – Rode 10, Hall 1, King 22, Hunt 2, Hill 9, McBreath 3.

Madison Central (46) – Williams 16, Brockman 14, Rose 2, Miller 9, Begley 3, Minter 2

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

2015SCMCB

Scott County vs. Montgomery County (Boys)

Kentucky Bank Classic

Paris High School

Paris, KY

December 5, 2015

Scott county coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Cooper Robb, 5-11 Fr. Glenn Covington, 6-5 Fr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Fr. Cam Fluker, and 5-11 Fr. Bryce Long.  Montgomery County coach Matt Daniel countered with 6-4 Jr. Jerryd Jones, 6-3 Sr. Cody Parsley, 6-7 Sr. Shelby Combs, 5-10 Sr. Caswell Fuller, and 6-2 Sr. Art Walker.

Montgomery County defeated Scott County by a score of 67-62.  The score was tied four times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Montgomery County shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 32.9% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on nine of 20 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers.

Art Walker led Montgomery County with 16 points including four three point baskets.  Jerryd Jones added 13 points.  Shelby Combs chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds.  Cody Parsley also scored 12 points.  Brennan Canada pulled down nine rebounds.  Caswell Fuller recorded seven points and 10 assists.

6-4 Jr. Cooper Watts led Scott County with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Bryce Long also scored 15 points including three three point baskets.  Cooper Robb added 12 points including seven of 10 free throws.  Michael Moreno recorded six points and 11 rebounds.

Scott County,6,12,15,29,62

Montgomery County,9,14,20,24,67

Scott County (62) _ Robb 12, G. Covington 6, Moreno 6, Fluker 2, Long 15, Watts 15, Damron 4, C. Covington 2.

Montgomery County (67) – Jones 13, Parsley 12, Combs 12, Fuller 7, Walker 16, Canada 5, Chism 2.

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

2015BSBALB

Bryan Station vs. Ballard (Boys)

Shelby County Rockets Legends Classic

Shelby County High School

Shelbyville, KY

December 5, 2015

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Rudy Guy, 6-2 Sr. Tim Dunn, 6-3 Jr. David DeMarcus, 5-8 Sr. Rafael Few, and 6-0 Sr. Andre Davis.  Ballard coach Chris Renner countered with 6-2 So. Delonta Wimberly, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Snider, 6-3 Sr. Jake Ramsey, 5-10 Sr. Brian Alvey, and 5-9 Jr. Jamil Wilson.

Bryan Station defeated Ballard by a score of 70-65.  The score was tied six times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Bryan Station shot 51% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 14 of 30 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 37% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Bryan Station turnovers.

Andre Davis led Bryan Station with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Tim Dunn added 19 points and nine rebounds.  David DeMarcus recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Jamil Wilson led Ballard with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.  Cameron Snider added 11 points including three three point baskets.  Brian Alvey chipped in with nine points and Jake Ramsey pulled down 12 rebounds.

Bryan Station,18,20,14,18,70

Ballard,18,12,15,20,65

Bryan Station (70) – Guy 2, Dunn 19, DeMarcus 15, Few 8, Davis 22, Murphy 3, Warren 1.

Ballard (65) – Wimberly 7, Snider 11, Ramsey 6, Alvey 9, Wilson 16, Duncan 2, Douglas 6, Tisby 2, Duncan 6.

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

REFLECTIONS ON MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 07 December 2015.

Below are my award winners for the recent Marshall County Hoopfest held in Benton, KY.

• Top Senior: Josh Jackson (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Junior: Billy Preston (Dallas API, TX)
• Top Soph: Amadou Sow (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Frosh: Pierre Crockett (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Diamond-in-the-Raw: Akeem Atilola (Hopkinsville, KY)
• Top Dunker: Miles Bridges (Huntington Prep, WV)
• Top Point Guard: Matt Coleman (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Acad., VA)
• Top Project: Chris Voft (Mayfield Graves Co., KY)
• Top Rebounder: Thon Maker (Toronto Athletes Inst., Canada)
• Top Scorer: Joshua Langford (Madison Academy, AL)
• Top Shooter: Kourtney Ware (Hopkinsville, KY)
• Top Unsigned Mid D-1 Sleeper: Dashawn Corprew (Winston-Salem Quality Education, NC)
• Best Coach: Steve Smith (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy, VA)
• Most Disappointing: Renathan Embo (Winston-Salem Quality Education, NC)
• Most Potential: Nysier Brooks (Dallas API, TX)
• Most Versatile: Jayson Tatum (St. Louis Chaminade, MO)
• Name You'll Be Hearing About: Taveion Hollingsworth (Lexington Dunbar, KY)
• Team To Watch Out For: Lexington Dunbar, KY

TOP PLAYERS AT MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 06 December 2015.

Below were the top college prospects at the Marshall County Hoopfest this past weekend in Benton, KY. Rankings were based on college potential and performances.

TOP 7

• Josh Jackson 6-7/Sr Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA
• Jason Tatum 6-8/Sr St. Louis Chaminade, MO (Duke)
• Thon Maker 7-0/Sr Toronto Athletes Institute, Canada
• Miles Bridges 6-6/Sr Huntington Prep, WV (Michigan State)
• Billy Preston 6-8/Jr Dallas API, TX
• Joshua Langford 6-6/Sr Madison Academy, AL (Michigan State)
• Terrance Ferguson 6-6/Sr Dallas API, TX (Alabama)

TOP SLEEPER

          Isiah Jasey 6-8/Jr Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS

SECOND 7

• Jarred Vanderbilt 6-8/Jr Houston Victory Prep, TX
• Braxton Key 6-7/Sr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA (Alabama)
• Mario Kegler 6-7/Sr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA (Mississippi State)
• Trevon DuVal 6-0/Jr Dallas API, TX
• John Petty 6-5/Jr Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL
• Matt Coleman 6-2/Jr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA
• Vance Jackson 6-7/Sr Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA (Connecticut)

SECOND SLEEPER

          Justin Hopkins 6-3/Sr Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL (Samford)

DAY 3 MARSHALL CO HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 06 December 2015.

Below were the game results of day three of yesterday's Marshall County Hoopfest in Benton, KY.

• McCracken Co., KY-77   Massac Co., IL-66
• Marshall Co., KY-59   Hopkins Co. Central, KY-54 (girls)
• Marshall Co., KY-75   Pope Co., IL-36
• Lexington Dunbar, KY-76   Madison Academy, AL-62
• Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL-69   Hopkinsville, KY 63
• Huntington Prep, WV-94   Winston Salem Quality Education, NC-88
• Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA-74   Toronto Athletes Inst., Canada-57
• Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA-70   Dallas API, TX-53
• Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS-46   Houston Victory Prep, TX-35

MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST RESULTS

Written by Rick Bolus on 05 December 2015.

Below were the game results for the first two days (Thursday and Friday) of the Marshall County Hoopfest in Benton, KY.

Thursday

• Dallas API, TX-63  Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS-47
• Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA-69  St. Louis Chaminade, MO-62
• Marshall Co. (KY) girls defeated Massac Co. (IL) girls

Friday

• Marshall County, KY-57  Dyersburg, TN-52
• Chicago Curie, IL-72  Toronto Athletes Institute, Canada-69
• Napa Valley Prolifie Prep, CA-83  Huntington Prep, WV-77 (2 OT)
• Bowling Green, KY-62  Graves Co., KY-50

On Sunday I will be listing the game results and top players while on Monday I will be listing my special award winners so stay tuned!