Topic: Basketball
2015LCHHCUSJL
University School of Jackson (TN) vs. Lafayette (Boys)
Lake Cumberland Holiday Hoops Classic
Pulaski County High School
Somerset, KY
December 27, 2015
USJ coach Oliver Simmons started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Clayton Hughes, 6-3 Sr. Holland Hawks, 6-2 So. Brandon Craig, 5-11 Sr. George Markos, and 6-2 Jr. Ryan Davis. 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 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.
Lafayette led by 5-10 So. Eric Powell’s long range bombing (7 of 10 from beyond the arc) defeated USJ by a score of 91-65. Lafayette shot 43.2% from the field including 15 of 33 from the three point line. The Generals connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 20 USJ’s turnovers. Lafayette held a 51-13 advantage in bench scoring. USJ shot 36.8% from the field including eight of 26 from beyond the arc. The Bruins connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.
Eric Powell led Lafayette with 24 points including seven three point baskets. Ross Jenkins added 15 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Harrison Lane recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and dished out 10 assists. 6-0 Jr. Cameron Greenup chipped in with 11 points. 6-2 Sr. Michael Clay added 10 points and five rebounds.
Clayton Hughes led USJ with 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals. George Markos added 18 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds. 6-1 So. Cullen Hughes recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists.
USJ,9,22,17,17,65
Lafayette,19,21,18,33,91
USJ (65) – Cl. Hughes 23, Hawks 4, Craig 4, Markos 18, Davis 3, Cu. Hughes 12, Homberg 1.
Lafayette (91) – Watkins 2, Lane 14, R. Jenkins 15, Downey 7, J. Jenkins 2, Powell 24. Greenup 11, Clay 10, J. Carpenter 1, Wharton 3, Saunders 2.
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.