2016EKUJSUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Jacksonville State University (Women)

Pete Matthews Coliseum

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

February 17, 2016

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples, 5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper, and 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter.  Jacksonville State University coach Rick Pietri countered with 6-1 So. Phelion Tyler, 5-8 Sr. Courtney Strain, 6-1 Fr. Chloe Long, 5-7 Sr. Destiny James, and 5-8 So. Gretchen Morrison.

Eastern Kentucky University outscored Jacksonville State University 20-6 in the second quarter on their way to a 76-50 victory.  Eastern Kentucky shot 56.9% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Jacksonville State turnovers.  Jacksonville State shot 33.3% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Gamecocks connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Jalen O’Bannon led Eastern Kentucky with 28 points including 10 of 11 free throws.  Shameekia Murray added 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  Miranda Maples chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets.  Michaela Hunter recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

5-9 Jr. Briana Benson led Jacksonville State with 13 points.  Courtney Strain added 12 points.  Tyler Phelion recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,19,20,22,15,76

Jacksonville State University,17,6,14,13,50

Eastern Kentucky University (76) – Maples 13, Murray 14, O’Bannon 28, Cooper 7, Hunter 8, Henshaw 4, Triplett 2.

Jacksonville State University (50) – Tyler 6, Strain 12, Long 5, James 3, Morrison 3, Benson 13, Pearson 6, Naughton 2.

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

2016TSUEKUW

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 13, 2016

Tennessee State coach Larry Joe Inman started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Jayda Johnson, 6-0 Jr. I’mani Davis, 6-2 Sr. Samantha Palma, 5-7 Sr. Brianna Lawrence, and 5-5 Jr. Maxine Beard.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts connected with 5-10 Jr. Zee Willix, 5-10 Jr. Michaela Hunter, 6-1 Jr. Jalen O’Bannon, 5-7 Jr. Jada Triplett, and 5-8 Jr. Alexus Cooper.

Eastern Kentucky defeated Tennessee State by a score of 78-67.  Eastern Kentucky shot 37.9% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 22 of 32 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 13 Tennessee State turnovers.  Tennessee State shot 35.7% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc.  The tigers connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Michaela Hunter led a balanced Eastern Kentucky scoring attack with 17 points including eight of 10 free throws and four assists.  Jalen O’Bannon added 15 points and 12 rebounds.  Alexus Cooper recorded 13 points and seven rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Miranda Maples chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-10 Sr. Shameekia Murray added 10 points and four rebounds.

Brianna Lawrence led Tennessee State with 19 points including five three point baskets and seven rebounds.  I’mani Davis added 13 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jayda Johnson chipped in with 11 points and three assists.  Samantha Palma recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.  5-7 Jr. Diamond Beatty added eight points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Tennessee State,16,21,15,15,67

Eastern Kentucky,25,20,19,14,78

Tennessee State (67) – Johnson 11, Davis 13, Palma 10, Lawrence 19, Beard 2, Beatty 8, Sims 4.

Eastern Kentucky (78) – Willix 0, Hunter 17, O’Bannon 15, Triplett 0, Cooper 13, Massengill 7, Murray 10, Henshaw 4, Maples 11, Wright 1.

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

2016PLDSCG

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 19, 2016

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup:  5-10 Jr. Autumn Herriford, 5-8 So. Anaiyah Cotton, 5-11 Sr. Nyla Blair, 5-4 So. Mashayla Cecil, and 5-8 So. Peyton Humphreys.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 So. Peyton Riddle, 5-8 Sr. Hayley Robb, 5-9 Sr. Bailey Hawkins, 5-5 Fr. Juliette Smith, and 5-7 Sr. Alexis Lockard.

Scott County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar 82-53.  Scott County shot 46.4% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 47 rebounds, and committed two turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 36.4% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

Bailey Hawkins led Scott County with 25 points including five three point baskets.  Peyton Riddle added 16 points and seven assists.  6-0 So. Sydney Southerland recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-0 Jr. Lauren Boehm chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds.  Juliette Smith added seven points, six rebounds, and eight assists.  Hayley Robb pulled down eight rebounds.

Mashayla Cecil led Dunbar with 26 points including five three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Autumn Herriford added 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 

Paul Laurence Dunbar,14,11,16,12,53

Scott County,18,25,18,21,82

Paul Laurence Dunbar (53) – Herriford 16, Cotton 0, Blair 3, Cecil 26, Humphreys 4, Franklin 4.

Scott County (82) – Riddle 16, Robb 2, Hawkins 25, Smith 7, Lockard 5, Ward 3, Hudson 2, Holt 2, Southerland 11, Boehm 9.

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

2016SHABEG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls)

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

February 19, 2016

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Grace Berger, 5-7 So. Kia Sivils, 5-10 Sr. Lydia Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-5 So. KiKi Samsel.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 Jr. Kirstie Henn, Sr. Eliza Love, 5-11 Jr. Raegan Williams, 5-6 So. Kathleen Scott, and 5-4 Jr. Alyssa Peak.

Bullitt East led 50-40 early in the final quarter but Sacred Heart Academy rallied for a 63-54 victory.  There were three lead changes and six ties in this game.  Sacred Heart shot 48.1% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Bullitt East turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 39% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Sacred Heart turnovers.  Bullitt East held a 14-2 advantage on second chance points.

Ashlee Harris led Sacred Heart with 19 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and two steals.  5-9 So. Natalie Fichter added 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and four steals.  Grace Berger recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. 

5-10 Jr. Lindsey Duvall led Bullitt East with 16 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Raegan Williams added 14 points and 16 rebounds.  Kathleen Scott chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Sacred Heart,10,13,17,23,63

Bullitt East,14,15,19,6,54

Sacred Heart (63) – Berger 11, Sivils 6, Taylor 5, Harris 19, Samsel 4, Fichter 18.

Bullitt East (54) – Henn 4, Love 3, Williams 14, Scott 8, Peak 6, Masden 2, Higdon 1, Duvall 16.

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

2016JCPIKEB

Johnson Central vs. Pikeville (Boys)

Pikeville High School

Pikeville, KY

February 19, 2016

Johnson Central coach Tommy McKenzie started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Josh Hitchcock, 5-10 Jr. Cole Crace, 6-4 Sr. Tyler Pack, 5-4 Fr. Jacob Rice, and 5-11 Jr. Mason Blair.  Pikeville coach Bart Williams countered with 6-1 Jr. Mikey McDonald, 6-0 Sr. Blaine May, 6-1 So. Wyatt Battaile, 5-10 Jr. Clay Slone, and 5-10 Sr. Cody Charles.

Pikeville defeated Johnson Central 97-92 in an exciting offensive shootout tonight.  Pikeville shot a sizzling 60.7% from the field including 13 of 24 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Johnson Central turnovers.  Johnson Central shot 51.4% from the field including 14 of 33 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Pikeville turnovers.

Wyatt Battaile led Pikeville with 26 points including four three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and six assists.  Cody Charles added 25 points and four assists.  Clay Slone recorded 23 points including seven three point baskets.  Mikey McDonald chipped in with 15 points and six rebounds.

Mason Blair led Johnson Central with 32 points including seven three point baskets and four rebounds.  Cole Crace added 23 points, four assists, and three steals.  Tyler Pack recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Josh Hitchcock chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and six assists.  Jacob Rice added 11 points, five assists, and three steals.

Johnson Central,25,12,30,25,92

Pikeville,22,16,27,32,97

Johnson Central (92) – Hitchcock 11, Crace 23, Pack 12, Rice 11, Blair 32, Davis 3.

Pikeville (97) – McDonald 15, May 6, Battaile 26, Slone 23, Charles 25, Williams 2.

2016LAFBOYLEB

Lafayette vs. Boyle County (Boys)

Boyle County High School

Danville, KY

February 19, 2016

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-10 Jr. Chris Wharton, and 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.  Boyle County coach Steve Adams countered with 6-4 Sr. Mack Cox, 6-0 Sr. Josiah Robbins, 6-6 Sr. Colton Elkins, 5-10 So. Bryce Slone, and 6-0 So. Jason Alexander.

Lafayette trailed 46-35 after three quarters but rallied for a 54-53 victory over Boyle County.  Boyle County’s Colton Elkins missed two free throws with 0.5 seconds left on the clock.  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game.  This was a game of runs as the score was tied 10-10 after the first quarter and Lafayette led 24-20 at halftime.  Boyle County led 46-35 after three quarters but Lafayette outscored the Rebels 19-7 in the final quarter to earn the victory.

Lafayette shot 30.6% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 21 Boyle County turnovers.  Lafayette attempted 32 more shots (72-40) from the field than Boyle County.  Boyle County shot 45% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Rebels connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Lafayette turnovers.

Ross Jenkins led Lafayette with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-0 Jr. Cameron Greenup added 12 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Harrison Lane chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.

Colton Elkins led Boyle County with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 blocks.  Bryce Slone added 12 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Josiah Robbins recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Jason Alexander also scored 11 points.

Lafayette,10,14,11,19,54

Boyle County,10,10,26,7,53

Lafayette (54) – Watkins 0, Lane 9, R. Jenkins 19, Wharton 5, J. Jenkins 0, Greenup 12, Powell 3, Dreux 2, J. Carpenter 4.

Boyle County (53) – Cox 3, Robbins 11, Elkins 15, Slone 12, Alexander 11, Sharp 1.

2016CCATHMCB

Covington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 19, 2016

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-2 So. CJ Fredrick, 6-3 So. AJ Mayer, 6-4 Sr. Andy Flood, 5-9 So. Aiden Ruthsatz, and 6-2 Jr. Cole Von Handorf.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-1 Sr. Grant Brockman, 6-1 Sr. Dakota Begley, 6-2 Sr. John Williams, 5-10 Sr. Seth Richardson, and 5-10 Sr. Terique Miller.

Covington Catholic led 40-31 early in the third quarter and held on down the stretch to defeat Madison Central by a score of 65-63.  There were two lead changes and three ties in this game.  Covington Catholic shot 48% from the field including five of eight from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 18 from the free throw line, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Madison central turnovers.  Covington Catholic held a 17-5 advantage in second effort points.  Madison Central shot 47.8% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Covington Catholic turnovers.

AJ Mayer led a balanced Covington Catholic scoring attack with 16 points including eight of 11 free throws and nine rebounds.  Cole VonHandorf added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals.  CJ Fredrick chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets.  Andy Flood recorded 12 points and six rebounds.  Aiden Ruthsatz added eight points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Terique Miller led Madison Central with 20 points including five three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three steals.  John Williams added 19 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.  Grant Brockman chipped in with 14 points including two three point baskets.

Covington Catholic,16,19,16,14,65

Madison Central,21,7,17,18,63

Covington Catholic (65) – Fredrick 13, Mayer 16, Flood 12, Ruthsatz 8, Von Handorf 14, Sweeney 2.

Madison Central (63) – Brockman 14, Begley 6, Williams 19, Richardson 2, Miller 20, Cozart 2.

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

2016LCATHWCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Wayne County (Boys)

Wayne County High School

Monticello, KY

February 19, 2016

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Zan Payne, 6-3 So. TC Price, 6-6 Jr. Peter Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Donovan Morris, and 6-4 Jr. Luke Johnson.  Wayne County coach Rodney Woods countered with 6-4 So. Jakson Baker, 6-1 Jr. Logan Brett, 6-6 Sr. Nick Gillespie, 6-0 Sr. Trey Blevins, and 6-2 Sr. Corey Stearns.

Trey Blevins hit a three point basket with 27 seconds remaining on the clock to give Wayne County a 73-72 victory over Lexington Catholic.  The score was tied six times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Lexington Catholic led Wayne County 47-36 at halftime but Wayne County rallied in the second half fueled by connecting on seven of 12 three point attempts.

Wayne County shot 48.9% from the field including 13 of 23 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 41.7% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Wayne County turnovers.

Corey Stearns led Wayne County with 27 points including five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Trey Blevins added 24 points including four three point baskets and 10 of 12 free throws.  Nick Gillespie recorded eight points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Logan Brett chipped in with eight points, four assists, and two blocked shots.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 32 points including nine of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Zan Payne added 13 points and 10 rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Blake Scott recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Donovan Morris chipped in with 11 points and five assists.  Peter Whitman pulled down seven rebounds and blocked two shots.

Lexington Catholic,17,30,11,14,72

Wayne County,19,17,16,21,73

Lexington Catholic (72) – Payne 13, Price 0, Whitman 3, Morris 11, Johnson 32. Scott 11, Sparkman 2.

Wayne County (73) – Baker 6, Brett 8, Gillespie 8, Blevins 24, Stearns 27.

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

2016SCEASTB

Scott County vs. Eastern (Boys)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

February 16, 2016

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-6 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-1 So. Cooper Robb, 6-4 Jr. Cooper Watts, 6-1 Fr. Bryce Long, and 6-1 Fr. Glenn Covington.  Eastern coach David Henley countered with 6-4 Jr. Caleb Williams, 6-0 Jr. Javen Rushin, 6-5 Jr. Chance Moore, 5-10 Jr. Sugar Wyche, and 6-0 Sr. Kobey Jones. 

Scott County trailed 35-21 at halftime but rallied to defeat Eastern by a score of 56-51.  Scott County shot 45.8% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Eastern turnovers.  Eastern shot 52.6% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Scott County turnovers.

Cooper Robb led Scott County with 18 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Bryce Long added nine points.  Cooper Watts recorded eight points and eight rebounds.  Michael Moreno chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Chance Moore led Eastern with 21 points, five rebounds, and five steals.  Kobey Jones added 14 points.

Scott County,13,8,17,18,56

Eastern,22,13,10,6,51

Scott County (56) – Moreno 8, Robb 18, Watts 8, Long 9, G. Covington 3, Allen 6, Damron 4.

Eastern (51) – Williams 5, Rushin 7, Moore 21, Wyche 4, Jones 14.

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

2016MCTCG

Madison Central vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 19, 2016

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Lindsey Johns, 5-7 Jr. Kasi Schneid, 6-0 Jr. Mallie Cornett, 5-4 So. Bailey Vanover, and 5-4 Sr. Emily Willoughby.  Tates Creek coach Jan Perkins countered with 5-8 Sr. Lauren Miller, 5-7 Sr. Shaytara Wilson, 5-10 Jr. Desirae Brown, 5-4 Sr. Kira Turner, and 5-4 Jr. Nave Winn.

Madison Central defeated Tates Creek by a score of 67-40.  Madison Central shot 53.7% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 25.8% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 19 Madison Central turnovers.

Lindsey Johns led Madison Central with 19 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.  Mallie Cornett added 14 points, five rebounds, and seven blocked shots.  Bailey Vanover recorded 13 points and eight rebounds. 

Nave Winn led Tates Creek with 12 points including two three point baskets and nine steals.  Shaytara Wilson added eight points and six rebounds.  5-5 So. Tamara Watts and 5-4 Jr. Lataya Winn each scored six points.

Madison Central,20,17,15,15,67

Tates Creek,5,13,13,9,40

Madison Central (67) – Johns 19, Schneid 3, Cornett 14, Vanover 13, Willoughby 7, Mack 5, Everly 4, Todd 2.

Tates Creek (40) – Miller 2, Wilson 8, Brown 4, Turner 0, N. Winn 12, Nsimpassi 2, L. Winn 6, Watts 6.

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