2015KHSAA6A

Male (14-0) vs. Lafayette (12-2)

Class 6A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 5, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Male defeated Lafayette 41-14 to claim the Class 6A Championship and finish the season at a perfect 15-0.  Male recorded 20 first downs and 379 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized seven times for 35 yards and had three passes intercepted.  Lafayette recorded 22 first downs and 382 yards of total offense.  The Generals were penalized five times for 56 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Devin Gentry led Male’s ground game with 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.  Hayden Shelton completed 15 of 27 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions.  Zackery Smith caught eight passes for 150 yards and a touchdown.  Keion Wakefield added four receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns.  Marcus Clark caught two passes for 59 yards.  Ethan Britt added a 54 yard touchdown reception.  Zachary Hall led the defense with eight solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards and intercepted a pass.  James Todd added five solo and five assisted tackles.  Tony Smyzer created havoc tonight as 2.5 of his tackles resulted in losses totaling 21 yards.  Demetrius Holt scored on an 81 yard interception return.

Walker Wood led Lafayette’s ground game with 136 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries.  Walker Wood completed 22 of 36 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.  Mason Alstatt caught nine passes for 64 yards.  M. Guilfoil added five receptions for 52 yards.  Quinten Brown added four receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown.  Ean Shaw led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 30 yards.  Jordan Thomas added three solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA5A

Bowling Green (13-1) vs. Pulaski County (13-1)

Class 5A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
December 5, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County scored early on a George Gregory 3 yard run and a conversion kick set up by a 54 yard kickoff return by Gregory to the Bowling Green 20 to start the game.  However, it was all Bowling Green after that as they scored 21 unanswered points to earn a 21-7 victory.  Bowling Green recorded 12 first downs and 349 yards of total offense.  The Purples were penalized 10 times for 87 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.  Pulaski County recorded 14 first downs and 222 yards of total offense.  The maroons were penalized three times for 27 yards and lost a fumble.

Jacob Yates led Bowling Green’s ground attack with 72 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.  Jamale Carothers carried the ball 17 times for 61 yards.  Clark Payne completed 19 of 27 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown with one interception.  DeAngelo Wilson caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown.  Trey Fant returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown.  Dalan Cofer led the defense with nine solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 23 yards.  Ahmerian Brown added five solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss and recovered a fumble.

George Gregory led Pulaski County’s ground game with 61 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  Riley Hall completed 23 of 35 passes for 169 yards.  Jake Johnson caught 14 passes for 101 yards.  George Gregory added eight receptions for 56 yards.  George Gregory returned one kickoff for 54 yards.  Jake New led the defense with seven solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss.  C. Holman added eight solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Mason Helton recorded five solo and four assisted tackles.  Jake Johnson intercepted one pass he returned for 62 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015KHSAA1A

Beechwood (13-1) vs. Pikeville (12-2)

Class 1A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Championship

Houchens LT Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY
  December 3, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

The score was tied 21-21 after three quarters but Pikeville scored the first 21 points of the final quarter on their way to a 42-28 victory over Beechwood.  Pikeville recorded 19 first downs and 504 yards of total offense.  The Panthers were penalized six times for 45 yards and had one pass intercepted.  Beechwood recorded 22 first downs and 320 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized once for five yards, lost a fumble, and had one pass intercepted.

Daric Pugh led Pikeville’s ground game with 239 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.  Blake Charles carried the ball six times for 47 yards and a touchdown.  Wyatt Battaile completed eight of 13 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.  Cody Charles caught two passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.  Chatlin Jarrell caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.  Blake Charles caught one pass for 67 yards and a touchdown.  Blake Charles led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles.  Cody Charles added nine solo tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 11 yards.  M. McDonald recorded seven solo and one assisted tackles.

Brett Slusher led Beechwood’s ground game with 78 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.  Kyle Fieger added 47 yards on 10 carries.  Kyle Fieger completed 21 of 32 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Logan Castleman caught seven passes for 49 yards.  Brett Slusher added five receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown.  Aiden Justice caught four passes for 27 yards and a touchdown.  Brett Slusher returned four kickoffs for 110 yards.  Henry Erdman led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Joe Sherron added five solo and three assisted tackles.  J. Overstreet recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2015PLDLCAB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boy)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Sr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-2 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-1 Fr. Isaiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 64-49.  PLD shot 49% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 26 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 25 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 42.9% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 PLD turnovers.

Taveion Hollingsworth led PLD with 18 points.  Darius Williams added 16 points.  Jordan Lewis recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Tre King led LCA with 13 points and eight rebounds.  Kyle Rode added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Trevor Hill chipped in with 11 points.  Austin Hall recorded five points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,20,12,19,13,64

Lexington Christian Academy,13,11,12,13,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar (64) – Williams 16, Kelley 4, D. Brown 5, Lewis 14, Hollingsworth 18, Clark 5, J. Brown 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (49) – Hall 5, Rode 12, King 13, Hunt 3, Hill 11, McBreath 3, Dalton 2.

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

2015TCLAFB

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Tates Creek coach Michael Allen started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Landon Porter, 6-2 Jr. Decotah Fay, 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Patterson, 6-0 Fr. Isaiah Allen, and 6-0 So. Eric Boone.  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 raced out to a 27-12 first quarter lead on their way to a 91-58 victory over Tates Creek.  Lafayette shot 42.3% from the field including 15 of 32 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 53 points off 27 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 54.15 from the field including six of eight from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette attempted 41 more shots (78-37) from the field than Tates Creek.

Harrison Lane led Lafayette with 19 points including five three point baskets and four assists.  Ross Jenkins added 13 points.  5-9 Jr. Chris Wharton also scored 13 points including two three point baskets.

Eric Boone led Tates Creek with 21 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Isaiah Allen added 13 points.

Tates Creek,12,25,11,10,58

Lafayette,27,20,30,14,91

Tates Creek (58) – Porter 4, D. Fay 2, Patterson 4, Allen 13, E. Boone 21, Gardner 2, J. Fay 3, Hardin 4, Lofton 3, Blair 2.

Lafayette (91) – Watkins 6, Lane 19, R. Jenkins 13, Downey 6, J. Jenkins 6, Wharton 13, J. Carpenter 4, Greenup 5, Powell 3, Saunders 3, Dreux 8, Clay 3, King 2.

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

2015LAFLCAG

Lafayette vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 15, 2015

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Aisha Conwell, 5-9 So. Caroline Bennett, 5-10 Jr. Kiara Pankins, 5-3 So. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Fr. Lindi DeBilzan.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Kent Miller countered with 5-8 So. Payton Rodgers, 5-8 Fr. Grace Combs, 5-8 Jr. Charis Hill, 5-5 Sr. Hannah Sue Hartley, and 5-7 Jr. Sydney Weeks.

Lafayette defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 54-33.  Lafayette shot 36.2% from the field including two of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 18 of 35 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 13.2% from the field including three of 30 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off 17 Lafayette turnovers.

Kiara Pankins led Lafayette with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-8 Jr. Kendyl Powell added nine points and seven rebounds.  5-8 8^th Grade Shelbi Wilson also scored nine points.  Caroline Bennett pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots.

Sydney Weeks led LCA with 13 points and 10 rebounds.  Hannah Sue Hartley added seven points and four rebounds.  Grace Combs recorded six points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Lafayette,10,10,14,20,54

LCA,4,12,11,6,33

Lafayette (54) – A. Conwell 0, Bennett 3, Pankins 21, Abram 5, DeBilzan 3, Powell 9, Wilson 9, Gar-Carter 2, Prigge 2.

LCA (33) – Rodgers 2, Combs 6, Hill 5, Hartley 7, Weeks 13.

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

2015SHAEASTERNG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Eastern (Girls)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

December 15, 2015

Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Grace Berger, 5-7 So. Kia Sivils, 5-10 Sr. Lydia Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-5 So. KiKi Samsel.  Eastern coach Josh Leslie countered with 5-9 Sr. Markeia Porter, 5-6 Sr. Shavia Thompson, 5-10 Jr. Natalie Collins, 5-7 So. Brea Mishler, and 5-6 So. Alexis Smith.

Eastern pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 68-58.  Eastern shot 42.9% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.  Sacred Heart shot 39.1% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Valkyries connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 Eastern turnovers.

Shavia Thompson led Eastern with 18 points and three steals.  5-11 Fr. Mikayla Kinnard added 17 points and nine rebounds.  Markeia Porter recorded 15 points and seven rebounds.

5-9 So. Natalie Fichter led Sacred Heart with 14 points.  Grace Berger added 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  KiKi Samsel chipped in with 11 points.  Ashlee Harris recorded 10 points and five rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,11,13,15,58

Eastern,12,11,23,22,68

Sacred Heart Academy (58) – Berger 12, Sivils 9, Taylor 0, Harris 10, Samsel 11, Fichter 14, Scott 2.

Eastern (68) – Porter 15, Thompson 18, Collins 5, Mishler 2, Smith 5, Kinnard 17, Pearl 6.

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

2015SCNLG

Scott County vs. North Laurel (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

December 15, 2015

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lauren Boehm, 5-10 So. Peyton Riddle, 6-0 So. Sydney Southerland, 5-4 Fr. Juliette Smith, and 5-8 Sr. Bailey Hawkins.  North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. countered with 5-11 Sr. Kayla Bruner, 5-9 So. Hannah Lawson, 5-11 Sr. Makayla Sexton, 5-7 Jr. Ashton Bridges, and 5-7 So. Madison Sheppard.

Scott County pulled away in the final quarter to defeat North Laurel by a score of 85-71.  The score was tied five times and there were five ties in the game.  Scott County shot 40.8% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 20 of 36 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 29.6% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 22 of 34 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Peyton Riddle led Scott County with 19 points.  5-4 8^th Grade Morgan DeFoor added 16 points including 10 of 14 free throws and pulled down seven rebounds.  Bailey Hawkins also scored 16 points including four three point baskets.  Lauren Boehm recorded 12 points and 18 rebounds.

Kayla Bruner led North Laurel with 26 points and 10 rebounds.  Madison Sheppard added 20 points and eight rebounds.  Hannah Lawson recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

North Laurel,19,14,28,10,71

Scott County,14,27,23,21,85

North Laurel (71) – Bruner 26, Lawson 8, Sexton 0, Bridges 4, Sheppard 20, Gray 6, Combs 2, Jervis 5.

Scott County (85) – Boehm 12, Riddle 19, Southerland 6, J. Smith 4, Hawkins 16, DeFoor 16, Ward 3, Hudson 4, Lockard 3, M. Smith 2.

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

2015LCHCG

Lincoln County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 14, 2015

Lincoln County coach Cassandra McWhorter started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Emma King, 5-7 Jr. Logan Godbey, 5-11 Fr. Kaitlyn Wilks, 5-5 Sr. Caitlyn Hall, and 5-6 Sr. Cristin Hall.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-9 Sr. Anovia Byars, 5-9 Sr. Jordyn Jackson, 5-10 Sr. Nakeisha Green, 5-6 Sr. T’Laya Lyvers, and 5-8 So. Braxton Price.

Lincoln County utilized a young but talented frontcourt and a veteran backcourt to defeat a talented Henry Clay squad 62-50.  Lincoln County scored several points in transition and the Hall twins flawlessly directed their offense.  Lincoln County shot 46.3% from the field including one of five from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 32.7% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Lincoln County turnovers.

Emma King led Lincoln County with 22 points including eight of 10 free throws.  Kaitlyn Wilks added 18 points and eight rebounds.  Cristin Hall chipped in with seven points.  Caitlin Hall recorded two points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

T’Laya Lyvers led Henry Clay with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Braxton Price added 13 points.

Lincoln County,13,15,19,15,62

Henry Clay,14,9,10,17,50

Lincoln County (62) – E. King 22, Godbey 4, Wilks 18, Ca. Hall 2, Cr. Hall 7, J. King 5, Southerland 4.

Henry Clay (50) – Byars 1, J. Jackson 1, Green 2, Lyvers 18, Price 13, Lutz 2, D. Jackson 3, Long 3, Jones 4, Thompson 3.

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

2015FAUEKUM

Florida Atlantic University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 15, 2015

Florida Atlantic University coach Michael Curry started the following lineup: 6-9 So. CJ Turman, 6-4 Sr. Jackson Trapp, 7-0 Fr. Ronald Delph, 6-2 Jr. Adonis Filer, and 6-2 Fr. Nick Rutherford.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 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.

Eastern Kentucky ratcheted up their defense in the second half to defeat Florida Atlantic 80-73 in a hotly contested game tonight.  Florida Atlantic led by six in the first half but Eastern Kentucky led 37-36 at halftime.  Eastern Kentucky took a 13 point lead in the second half but Florida Atlantic fought back to close the margin.  There were nine lead changes in this game. 

Eastern Kentucky shot 42.9% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 27 of 33 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Florida Atlantic turnovers.  Florida Atlantic shot 41.5% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Owls connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jarelle Reischel led Eastern Kentucky with 19 points including nine of nine free throws, pulled down seven rebounds, dished out five assists, blocked two shots, and recorded five steals.  Nick Mayo added 18 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Javontae Hawkins recorded 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.

Adonis Filer led Florida Atlantic with 16 points and nine rebounds.  Donald Delph added 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jackson Trapp also scored 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-7 Fr. Jeantal Cylla chipped in with 10 points.

Florida Atlantic University,36,37,73

Eastern Kentucky University,37,43,80

Florida Atlantic University (73) – Turman 0, Trapp 11, Delph 11, Filer 16, Rutherford 5, Cylla 10, Botley 2, Poole 6, Hill 8, Reed 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (80) – Reischel 19, Hawkins 15, Mayo 18, Jackson 5, McGlone 5, Weaver 7, King 4, Bluford 4, Powell 3.

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