2017PCSHAG

Pickerington Central (OH) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Hoop for Harvest

Dixie Heights High School

Fort Mitchell, KY

December 2, 2017

Pickerington Central coach Johnathan Hedgepeth started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Bexley Wallace, 6-0 Jr. Maliya Perry, 6-2 Sr. Kyla Whitehead, 5-8 Jr. Madison Greene, and 6-2 Jr. Erin Whitehead.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 5-11 Sr. Grace Berger, 5-7 Sr. Kia Sivils, 6-0 So. Kristen Clemons, 5-6 Jr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-7 Sr. Kiki Samsel.

Sacred Heart trailed 25-21 at halftime but rallied to earn a 47-44 victory over Pickerington Central (OH).  Sacred Heart shot 33.3% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Pickerington Central turnovers.  Pickerington Central shot 37.5% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Sacred Heart turnovers.

5-5 So. Erin Toller led Sacred Heart with 21 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, and nine rebounds.  Grace Berger added 11 points and eight rebounds.

Bexley Wallace led Pickerington Central with 12 points and four rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Jada Tate added eight points and four rebounds.  Kyla Whitehead recorded six points and five rebounds.

Pickerington Central,12,13,11,8,44

Sacred Heart Academy,13,8,19,7,47

Pickerington Central (44) – Wallace 12, Perry 3, K. Whitehead 6, Greene 4, E. Whitehead 0, Crockwell 6, Jada Tate 8, Stephens 5.

Sacred Heart Academy (47) – Berger 11, Sivils 2, Clemons 4, Harris 5, Samsel 0, Toller 21, Marshall 3, Scott 1.

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

2017CHACSG

Central Hardin vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

Corky Cox Classic

LaRue County High School

Hodgenville, KY

December 1, 2017

Central Hardin coach Kristina Covington-Jones started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Peyton Beger, 5-6 So. Emily Bryant,  5-8 Jr. Alyssa Carroll,  5-0 8^th Grade Monica Lindsey, and 5-6 Sr. Tara Woodrum.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-11 Jr. Sarah Sutton, 5-11 Jr. Mason Towery, 5-7 Sr. Bailee Alderson, 5-2 Jr. Jaylee Woods, and 5-2 Sr. Sydney Day.

Allen County-Scottsville defeated Central Hardin by a score of 58-52.  There were six ties and six lead changes in this game.  Allen County-Scottsville shot 42.9% from the field including two of five from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 20 of 36 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Central Hardin turnovers.  Central Hardin shot 35.6% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bruins connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 22 Allen County-Scottsville turnovers. 

Sarah Sutton led Allen County-Scottsville with 26 points including 14 of 19 free throws and pulled down 15 rebounds.  Mason Towery added 16 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Monica Lindsey led Central Hardin with 21 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Peyton Beger added 14 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.

Central Hardin,10,6,20,16,52

Allen County-Scottsville,13,16,9,20,58

Central Hardin (52) – Beger 14, Bryant 0, Carroll 9, Lindsey 21, Woodrum 0, Shaffer 2, Isom 3, Kaiden Kendricks 2, Kaniya Kendricks 1.

Allen County-Scottsville (58) – Sutton 26, Towery 16, Alderson 2, Woods 5, Day 4, Cook 5.

A special thanks to Donnie Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2017CCWCG

Casey County vs. Wayne County (Girls)

Wayne County High School

Monticello, KY

December 1, 2017

Casey County coach Tara Weddle started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Natalie Duggins, 5-6 So. Jordyn Stephens, 5-9 So. Gena Cravens, 5-5 So. Lauren Lee, and 5-6 Sr. Myla McGowan.  Wayne County coach Mark McKinley countered with 5-8 Fr. Macey Blevins, 5-8 Fr. Alyssa Conn, 5-10 8^th Grade Mallory Campbell, 5-5 Fr. Jade Turner, and 5-6 So. Haleigh Criswell.

Casey County outscored Wayne County 18-8 in the final quarter to defeat the Lady Cardinals by a score of 50-38.  Casey County shot 28% from the field including five of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Rebels connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 18 Wayne County turnovers.  Wayne County shot 37% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and did not score off seven Casey County turnovers.

Gena Cravens led Casey County with 18 points including eight of nine free throws and five rebounds.  Myla McGowan added nine points on three three point baskets.  Lauren Lee also scored nine points.

Macey Blevins led Wayne County with 20 points including three three point baskets and 12 rebounds.  Alyssa Conn added nine points.

Casey County,12,8,12,18,50

Wayne County,9,10,11,8,38

Casey County (50) – Duggins 2, Stephens 6, Cravens 18, Lee 9, McGowan 9, Wilkey 4, Brock 2.

Wayne County (38) – Blevins 20, Conn 9, Campbell 2, Turner 2, Criswell 5.

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

2017LCACORB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Corbin (Boys)

Nissan Classic

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 2, 2017

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Carter Hendrickson, 6-7 Jr. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Sr. Austin Hall, 6-0 Jr. Pearce Dalton, and 6-2 Jr. Will Hacker.  Corbin coach Tony Pietrowski countered with 6-4 Sr. Andrew Taylor, 6-3 So. Matthew Taylor, 6-5 Jr. Jacob Unthank, 6-0 Sr. Chandler Stewart, and 6-1 So. Alex Byrley.

Corbin defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 61-54.  There were five lead changes and six ties in this game.  Corbin shot 40.7% from the field including five of 22 from the three point line.  The Redhounds connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off 15 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 40.7% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored one point of nine Corbin turnovers.

Andrew Taylor led Corbin with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Alex Byrley added 17 points and seven rebounds.  Matthew Taylor recorded 12 points and six rebounds.

Carter Hendrickson led LCA with 18 points including three three point baskets and 15 rebounds.  Austin Hall added 14 points and seven rebounds.  Kyle Rode recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.  Will Hacker also scored 10 points.

Lexington Christian Academy,16,16,6,16,54

Corbin,15,16,12,18,61

Lexington Christian Academy (54) – Hendrickson 18, Rode 10, Hall 14, Dalton 0, Hacker 10, Brown 2.

Corbin (61) – A. Taylor 19, M. Taylor 12, Unthank 4, Stewart 9, Byrley 17.

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

2017LAFMCB

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 1, 2017

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Cameron King, 6-1 Sr. Devontae Hayes, 6-9 So. Ray Suratt, 5-11 Sr. Eric Powell, and 5-11 Sr. Fousseyni Diallo.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-3 Sr. Dustin Geralds, 6-1 Sr. Kenyon McKee, 6-8 Jr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Isaiah Minter, and 5-11 Sr. Jacori Miller.

Madison Central raced out to a 21-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 63-57 victory over Lafayette tonight.  Madison Central shot 40.4% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 35.5% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.

Dustin Geralds led Madison Central with 24 points including two three point baskets, 17 rebounds, and three assists. Isaiah  Minter and Kenyon McKee added 11 and 10 points respectively.  Isaiah Cozart recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots.

Eric Powell led Lafayette with 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Devontae Hayes added 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Ray Suratt recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Lafayette,6,21,13,17,57

Madison Central,21,12,16,14,63

Lafayette (57) – King 5, Hayes 13, Suratt 8, Powell 16, F. Diallo 8, Dreux 5, Newcombe 2.

Madison Central (63) – Geralds 24, McKee 10, Cozart 9, Minter 11, Miller 2, Charlton 4, Crafton 3.

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

2017LAFMCB

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 1, 2017

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Cameron King, 6-1 Sr. Devontae Hayes, 6-9 So. Ray Suratt, 5-11 Sr. Eric Powell, and 5-11 Sr. Fousseyni Diallo.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-3 Sr. Dustin Geralds, 6-1 Sr. Kenyon McKee, 6-8 Jr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Isaiah Minter, and 5-11 Sr. Jacori Miller.

Madison Central raced out to a 21-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 63-57 victory over Lafayette tonight.  Madison Central shot 40.4% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 35.5% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.

Dustin Geralds led Madison Central with 24 points including two three point baskets, 17 rebounds, and three assists. Isaiah  Minter and Kenyon McKee added 11 and 10 points respectively.  Isaiah Cozart recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots.

Eric Powell led Lafayette with 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Devontae Hayes added 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Ray Suratt recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Lafayette,6,21,13,17,57

Madison Central,21,12,16,14,63

Lafayette (57) – King 5, Hayes 13, Suratt 8, Powell 16, F. Diallo 8, Dreux 5, Newcombe 2.

Madison Central (63) – Geralds 24, McKee 10, Cozart 9, Minter 11, Miller 2, Charlton 4, Crafton 3.

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

2017BSPLD

Bryan Station vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

November 30, 2017

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 6-5 Sr. Alexander Pickett, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 6-2 Sr. Terrance Clayton-Murphy.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-3 Jr. Michael Corio, 6-2 Jr. Jared Gadd, 6-5 Jr. Trevor Rogers, 5-10 Sr. JaQuice Gray, and 6-2 Jr. Isaiah Allen.

Bryan Station defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 77-68.  Bryan Station shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 59.5% from the field including four of eight from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Bryan Station turnovers. 

Jalen Burbage led Bryan Station with 19 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Eric Boone added 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Terrance Clayton-Murphy chipped in with 11 points. 

Isaiah Allen led Dunbar with 16 points including seven of nine free throws.  JaQuice Gray added 14 points including two three point baskets.

Bryan Station,18,20,13,26,77

Paul Laurence Dunbar,13,21,6,28,68

Bryan Station (77) – Boone 17, Burbage 19, Pickett 3, Morones 8, Clayton-Murphy 11, Curry 7, Simpson 8, Lindsay 4.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (68) – Corio 9, Gadd 6, Rogers 6, JaQuice Gray 14, Allen 16, Kinnard 6, Mack 3, Nelson 8.

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

2017SCBALB

Scott County vs. Ballard (Boys)

Ballard High School

Louisville, KY

December 1, 2017

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-0 Jr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Jr. Cam Fluker, and 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart.  Ballard coach Chris Renner countered with 6-2 Sr. Marshon Ford, 6-2 Sr. Dorian Tisby, 6-3 Sr. Delonta Wimberly, 5-10 Sr. Tyrese Duncan, and 5-10 Sr. Tyron Duncan.

Scott County trailed 23-9 in the first quarter but rallied to defeat Ballard by a score of 69-63.  Scott County shot 37.7% from the field including three of 20 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 26 of 35 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and scored five points of 15 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 35.9% from the field including zero of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 18 points, 18 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb added 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Bryce Long recorded 11 points and six rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams recorded four rebounds, and three steals.

Dorian Tisby led Ballard with 15 points and six rebounds.  Tyrese Duncan added 11 points, six rebounds, and seven steals.  Tyrone Duncan added nine points and two steals.

Scott County,11,21,15,22,69

Ballard,23,16,10,14,63

Scott County (69) – Long 11, Williams 10, Moreno 18, Fluker 4, Stewart 2, Robb 16, Covington 8.

Ballard (63) – Ford 5, Tisby 15, Wimberly 6, Tyrese Duncan 11, Tyron Duncan 9, Richards 2, Douglas 6, Minkins 1, Holley 8.

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

2017OUEKUW

Ohio University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

November 28, 2017

Ohio University coach Bob Bolden started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Katie Barker, 5-9 So. Amani Burke, 6-0 Jr. Kendall Jessing, 5-9 Sr. Taylor Agler, and 5-8 Jr. Dominique Dosseck.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts countered with 5-11 Jr. Abby Wright, 5-11 Fr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. Madison Pierce, 5-8 Jr. A’Queen Hayes, and 5-8 So. Shay Solomon.

Eastern Kentucky led 33-32 at halftime but Ohio University stormed back in the second half to defeat the Colonels by a score of 69-57.  The score was tied eight times and there were nine lead changes in the game.  Turnovers played a big part in the loss as Ohio University scored 28 points off 27 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Ohio University shot 38.5% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line.  The Bobcats connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and held a 23-5 advantage in bench scoring.  Eastern Kentucky shot 44.2% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Ohio University turnovers,

Dominique Dossick led a balanced Ohio University scoring attack with 15 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  5-7 Fr. Cierra Hooks added 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.  Taylor Agler recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and four steals.  Amani Burke also reached double figures with 11 points and five rebounds.

Abby Wright led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists.  Bria Bass added 16 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  A’Queen Hayes recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Ohio University,20,12,17,20,69

Eastern Kentucky,20,13,11,13,57

Ohio University (69) – Barker 3, Burke 11, Jessing 5, Agler 12, Dosseck 15, Hooks 14, Bambule 2, Burris 7.

Eastern Kentucky (57) – Wright 20, Bass 16, Pierce 4, Hayes 10, Solomon 2, E. Richardson 3, T. Richardson 2.

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

2017MCBCG

Madison Central vs. Bourbon County (Girls)

Bourbon County High School

Paris, KY

December 1, 2017

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard, and 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover.  Bourbon County coach Bill Watson countered with 5-7 Jr. Laurin Bentley, 5-6 Sr. Ariana Penney, 5-9 Fr. McLain Murphy, 5-5 Sr. Abby Sparks, and 5-7 Jr. Kennedy Kelly.

Madison Central defeated Bourbon County tonight by the score of 59-53.  Madison Central led 31-15 in the second quarter but Bourbon County battled back but could not complete the comeback.  I will not tell you this was a pretty game with a total of 36 fouls and 59 turnovers; far from it.  However, I will say it was a hard played, competitive game with both teams showing a lot of heart with Madison Central bending but not breaking and Bourbon County refusing to give up.  I thoroughly enjoyed working and viewing the game and I applaud both teams for their heart and effort.

Madison Central shot 39.3% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 33 Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 33.3% from the field including three of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 26 Madison Central turnovers.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 18 points including three three point baskets, three assists, and four steals.  Madison Barnard added 15 points, six rebounds, and eight steals.  Bailey Vanover was double teamed most of the night but managed 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals and made some big plays down the stretch.  Je’Kauri McKeithen added eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots despite being limited to 12:53 minutes of playing time before she fouled out of the game. Blaze Pacheco added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

McLain Murphy led Bourbon County with 13 points and 11 rebounds.  Kennedy Kelly added 12 points, four assists, and three steals.  5-6 Sr. Millie Evans recorded nine points and four rebounds.  Laurin Bentley pulled down 12 rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded three steals.

Madison Central,24,11,5,19,59
Bourbon County,11,15,4,23,53

Madison Central (59) – Todd 18, Pacheco 6, McKeithen 8, Barnard 15, Vanover 12.

Bourbon County (53) – Bentley 1, Penney 6, Murphy 13, Sparks 2, Kelly 12, Evans 9, Johnson 6, Snapp 2, Hamelback 2.

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