2017CCHARLANG

Clay County vs. Harlan Independent (Girls)

Harlan High School

Harlan, KY

December 4, 2017

Clay County raced out to a 34-18 halftime lead on their way to a 60-45 victory.  Clay County shot 39.7% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 28 of 36 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.  Harlan shot 39.5% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Dragons connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

5-9 So. Kaylee Mathis led Clay County with 35 points including two three point baskets, 15 of 17 free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  5-4 Fr. Taylor Asher added 15 points including seven of nine free throws.  5-9 Jr. Summer Parker recorded seven points and five rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Shelby Phillips pulled down eight rebounds.

5-9 Sr. MacKenzie King led Harlan with 17 points and 13 rebounds.  5-0 Jr. Payeton Charles and 5-7 Sr. Noah Canady each scored seven points.  6-0 Sr. Brandi Haywood chipped in with six points.

Clay County,16,18,11,15,60

Harlan,9,9,7,20,45

Clay County (60) – Mathis 35, Asher 15, Parker 7, S. Phillips 2.

Harlan (45) – M. King 17, Charles 7, Canady 7, Haywood 6, Wilson 4, Simpson 2, N. King 2.

A special thanks to Clay County Coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for tonight’s game.

2017MALEBCG

Male vs. Boyd County (Girls)

Boyd County Roundball Classic

Boyd County High School

Ashland, KY

December 9, 2017

Boyd County defeated Male 75-73 in what can only be described as an early season classic.  Boyd County jumped out to a 3-0 lead and then Male exploded to take a 20-5 lead early in the second quarter as Boyd County went ice cold from the field.  Boyd County trailed 37-23 at halftime then began the long climb back in the third quarter outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 23-8 to earn a 46-45 lead after three quarters.  Boyd County managed to hold on to the lead until Male’s Ciaja Harbison recorded a steal and basket to tie the game at 62-62 and force overtime.  Boyd County held on to earn the victory in overtime as Harley Paynter hit a key three point basket early in overtime and made a key defensive play late in the extra stanza to help ensure the victory.  The Lady Lions improve to 5-0 and this was a big win against one of the top teams in the state.

Boyd County shot 38.6% from the field including nine of 31 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 22 of 30 free throws and pulled down 23 rebounds.  The Lady Lions committed 15 fouls.  Male recorded three point baskets, connected on 10 of 20 free throws, and were whistled for 24 fouls.

5-6 Jr. Savannah Wheeler continues her stellar play as she led Boyd County with 27 points including five three point baskets.  5-9 Sr. Payton Shears added 16 points including 10 of 12 free throws and pulled down six rebounds.  5-7 Fr. Harley Paynter also scored 16 points including two three point baskets.  5-7 Charity Shears recorded 13 points including two three point baskets.

6-1 Jr. Cameron Browning led Male with 27 points.  5-6 Sr. Ciaja Harbison added 15 points.  6-0 Jr. Joelle Johnson recorded 10 points and was the “Windex person” as she cleaned the glass for 17 rebounds.

Male,17,20,8,17,11,73

Boyd County,5,18,23,16,13,75

Male (73) – Browning 27, Harbison 15, Johnson 10, Green 9, K. Striverson 8, A. Striverson 2, Crimes 2.

Boyd County (75) – Wheeler 27, Paynter 16, P. Shears 16, C. Shears 13, G. Borders 2, Rucker 1.

A special thanks to Dave Wheeler for the information and valuable insight on this game.  Also, please follow prep sports in The Daily Independent newspaper in Ashland, nobody provides better coverage of their local market teams.

2017LCSCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

December 12, 2017

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. TC Price, 6-1 Fr. Ben Johnson, 6-5 Sr. Zan Payne, 5-11 Jr. Javen Hardin, and 6-0 Sr. Keegan Bailey.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-0 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Jr. Cam Fluker, and 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington.

Scott County defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 75-60.  Scott County shot 47.3% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 51.2% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 24 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three steals.  5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart added 21 points including six three point baskets and five assists.  Cooper Robb recorded 16 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.

Zan Payne led Lexington Catholic with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Keegan Bailey added 13 points.  6-7 Sr. Max Sparkman recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Lexington Catholic,11,14,19,16,60

Scott County,18,18,18,21,75

Lexington Catholic (60) – Price 6, Johnson 3, Payne 17, Hardin 9, Bailey 13, Sparkman 10, Scott 2.

Scott County (75) – Robb 16, Williams 10, Moreno 24, Fluker 3, Covington 0, Stewart 21, Harris 1.

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

2017BSFDB

Bryan Station vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Frederick Douglass High School

Lexington, KY

December 12, 2017

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 6-2 Sr. Terrance Clayton-Murphy, 5-11 Jr. Kendrick Curry, and 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones.  Frederick Douglass coach Kurt Young countered with 6-3 Sr. Justin Mitchell, 6-3 So. Nathan Mack, 6-5 Jr. Skylar Hart, 5-10 Jr. Rasaan Thompson, and 6-1 So. Amirion Joyce.

Bryan Station defeated Frederick Douglass by a score of 82-70.  Bryan Station shot 45.3% from the field including one of 13 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 23 of 33 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Frederick Douglass turnovers.  Frederick Douglass shot 42.9% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Broncos connected on 20 of 33 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Bryan Station turnovers.

Eric Boone led Bryan Station with 27 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Terrance Clayton-Murphy added 20 points and five rebounds.  5-11 So. James Lindsay added 11 points and four steals.  Kendrick Curry chipped in with 10 points and three steals.

Justin Mitchell led Frederick Douglass with 15 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists.  5-10 Jr. Montaveon Bean added 13 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Amirion Joyce chipped in with 10 points.  Nathan Mack recorded seven points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bryan Station,16,20,22,24,82

Frederick Douglass,7,22,21,20,70

Bryan Station (82) – Boone 27, Burbage 2, Clayton-Murphy 20, Curry 10, Morones 3, Simpson 7, Lindsay 11, Pickett 2.

Frederick Douglass (70) – Mitchell 15, Mack 7, Hart 6, Thompson 2, A. Joyce 10, N. Joyce 2, Bean 13, Jackson 6, 0’Roy-Ford 1, Grundy 4, Reynolds 4.

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

2017KYPC5

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Mercer County (Girls)

Kentucky Premier Challenge

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

December 9, 2017

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 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.  Mercer County coach Chris Souder countered with 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-10 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emma Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake.

Sacred Heart Academy led 53-39 late in the third quarter but Mercer County rallied to earn a 65-63 on Emma Souder’s two free throws with two seconds left on the clock.  There were five lead changes and seven ties left in the game.  Mercer County shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Titans connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Sacred Heart turnovers.  Sacred Heart shot 43.9% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Valkyries connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Mercer County turnovers.

Emma Davis led Mercer County with 22 points including three three point baskets.  Emma Souder added 21 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.  Seygan Robbins recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals. 

Kiki Samsel led Sacred Heart Academy with 24 points including six three point rebounds and six rebounds.  Grace Berger added 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.  5-5 So. Erin Toller recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Kristen Clemons chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,23,14,16,10,63

Mercer County,15,16,13,21,65

Sacred Heart Academy (63) – Berger 15, Sivils 1, Clemons 8, Harris 2, Samsel 24, Toller 13.

Mercer County (65) – Davis 22, F. Lake 4, Souder 21, Robbins 12, L. Lake 3, McCombs 3.

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

2017KYPC4

Lincoln County vs. Scott (Girls)

Kentucky Premier Challenge

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

December 9, 2017

Lincoln County coach Cassandra McWhorter started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Trinity Shearer, 5-9 Jr. Zaria Napier, 6-0 Jr. Kaitlynn Wilks, 5-5 Jr. Maddy Boyle, and 5-11 Jr. Emma King.  Scott coach Rhonda Klette countered with 5-8 Sr. Anna Clephane, 5-6 Fr. Emma Profitt, 5-9 Fr. Sofia Allen, 5-5 Fr. Laci Reinhart, and 5-6 Jr. Summer Secrist.

Lincoln County led 68-45 early in the final quarter and survived an 18-2 run by Scott to end the game to earn a 70-63 victory.  Lincoln County shot 42.4% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 10 of 16 from the line, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 21 Scott turnovers.  Scott shot 30.7% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 14 of 24 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 23 Lincoln County turnovers.  Scott held a 25-17 advantage in offensive rebounds and a 20-10 advantage in second chance points.

Kaitlynn Wilks led Lincoln County with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Emma King added 25 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and five assists.  Maddy Boyle chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and six assists.  Zaria Napier pulled down 14 rebounds.

Anna Clephane led Scott with 33 points, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Sofia Allen added 14 points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and five steals.  Emma Profitt recorded six points and 11 rebounds.

Lincoln County,23,18,20,9,70

Scott,16,14,13,20,63

Lincoln County (70) – Shearer 5, Napier 0, Wilks 27, Boyle 7, King 25, Lane 4, Padgett 2.

Scott (63) – Clephane 33, Profitt 6, Allen 14, Reinhart 1, Secrist 5, Fields 4.

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

2017KYPC3

Southwestern vs. Nelson County (Girls)

Kentucky Premier Challenge

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

December 9, 2017

Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher II started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Kallie Sheron, 5-8 So. Kennedy Harris, 5-10 So. Regi Cundiff, 5-4 So. Jenna Wood, and 5-6 Fr. Alexa Smiddy.  Nelson County coach Troy Thomas countered with 5-10 Sr. Marly Walls, 5-11 Fr. Ella Thompson, 6-0 Sr. Loren Seely, 5-5 So. Zaria Burton, and 5-6 Fr. Amelia Hodges.

Southwestern trailed 26-19 at halftime but outscored Nelson County 17-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 52-47 victory.  Southwestern shot 50% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 19 Nelson County turnovers.  Nelson County shot 51.3% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cards connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Southwestern turnovers.

Regi Cundiff led Southwestern with 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals.  Jenna Woods added 12 points on four three point baskets and recorded six steals.  Kallie Sheron recorded nine points and four rebounds.  Alexa Smiddy chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Marly Walls led Nelson County with 25 points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals.  Loren Seely added seven points and five rebounds.  Ella Thompson chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Southwestern,9,10,17,16,52

Nelson County,13,13,8,13,47

Southwestern (52) – Sheron 9, Harris 3, Cundiff 16, Wood 12, Alexa Smiddy 7, Young 2, Phelps 3.

Nelson County (47) – Walls 25, Thompson 6, Seely 7, Burton 4, Hodges 5.

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

2017KYPC2

Russell County vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Kentucky Premier Challenge

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

December 9, 2017

Russell County coach Craig Pippen started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Addison Loy, 5-10 Haley Southerland, 6-2 Sr. LaShaya Carman, 5-6 Sr. Amelia Ackerman, and 5-7 Jr. Jaylen Elmore.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-8 Sr. Josie Thacker, 5-6 So. Jasmine Simpson, 5-8 Jr. Samareah Levarity, 5-5 Sr. Emily Jordan, and 5-5 Sr. Kindall Talley.

Franklin County defeated Russell County by a score of 58-53.  Franklin County shot 44.2% from the field including nine of 24 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Russell County turnovers.  Russell County shot 41.2% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lakers connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Russell County turnovers.

5-10 8^th Grade Patience Laster led Franklin County with nine points and seven rebounds.  Josie Thacker also scored nine points on three three point baskets.  Jasmine Simpson added nine points including two three point baskets.  5-4 Jr. Julia Welsh added eight points including two three point baskets.  Kindall Talley recorded seven points, five rebounds, and four assists.

LaShaya Carman led Russell County with 23 points and 10 rebounds.  Carman was 10 of 13 from the field and three of five from the free throw line.  Addison Loy added 11 points including three three point baskets.  Haley Southerland recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Jaylen Elmore also scored eight points and pulled down nine rebounds.

Russell County,14,14,8,17,53

Franklin County,22,10,12,14,58

Russell County (53) – Loy 11, Southerland 8, Carman 23, Ackerman 3, Elmore 8.

Franklin County (58) – Thacker 9, Simpson 9, Levarity 2, Jordan 4, Talley 7, Laster 9. Carter 5, Brunette 5, Welsh 8.

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

2017KYPC1

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Collins (Girls)

Kentucky Premier Challenge

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

December 9, 2017

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Peyton Humphreys, 5-7 Jr. Cheyenne Fullwood, 5-10 Fr. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-5 Sr. Mashayla Cecil, and 5-7 Sr. Aniyah Cotton.  Collins coach Sean Pigman countered with 5-11 Jr. Trinity Warfield, 5-7 Sr. Hannah Cleary, 6-2 Jr. Mary-Clare Megibben, 5-7 Jr. Hallie Renfro, and 5-8 So. Olivia Federle.

Collins defeated a cold shooting (22.8%) Paul Laurence  Dunbar team by a score of 66-57.  Dunbar attempted 79 shots from the field compared to 46 for Collins.  Collins turnovers and offensive rebounds kept Dunbar within striking distance as the Lady Bulldogs score 21 points off 17 Collins turnovers.  Mashayla Cecil connected on 12 of 25 from the field for Dunbar but the rest of the team was six of 54 from the field.  Collins led 37-23 late in the second quarter and while Dunbar mounted a rally to cut the deficit to six; 46-40 after three quarters Collins held on for the victory.

Collins shot 45.7% from the field including six of 13 from the free throw line.  The Lady Titans connected on 18 of 37 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 22.8% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 15 of 26 free throws, pulled down 58 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Dunbar turnovers.

Olivia Federle led a balanced Collins scoring attack with 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Hallie Renfro added 11 points.  Mary-Clare Megibben was a force in the paint as she recorded 10 points, 18 rebounds, and nine blocked shots.  Trinity Warfield recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Hannah Cleary also scored 10 points.

Mashayla Cecil led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 33 points including six three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three steals.  Peyton Humphreys added 10 points and nine rebounds.  Elise Ellison-Coons recorded six points and 12 rebounds.  Aniyah Cotton recorded two points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,12,13,15,17,57

Collins,19.18.9.20,66

Paul Laurence Dunbar (57) – Humphreys 10, Fullwood 4, Ellison-Coons 6, Cecil 33, Cotton 2, T. Cecil 2,

Collins (66) – Warfield 10, Cleary 10, Megibben 10, Renfro 11, Federle 16, Brooks 3, Hayes 6.

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

2017FCWCG

Franklin County vs. Woodford County (Girls)

Woodford County High School

Versailles, KY

December 8, 2017

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Josie Thacker, 5-6 So. Jasmine Simpson, 5-8 Samareah Levarity, 5-5 Sr. Kindall Talley, and 5-5 Sr. Emily Jordan.  Woodford County coach Steve Jaco countered with 5-10 Jr. Nia Jaco, 5-7 So. Abby Moffett, 6-0 So. Delaney Enlow, 5-4 Sr. Peyton Rose, and 5-6 So. Abby Hudson.

Franklin County defeated Woodford County 46-42 to capture a big early season district victory.  Franklin County shot 32.6% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.  Woodford County shot 38.1% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Yellowjackets connected on only five of 22 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.

5-10 8^th Grade Patience Laster led Franklin County with 11 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocked shots.  Kindall Talley added 11 points including three three point baskets and four assists.  Josie Thacker recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.  Jasmine Simpson chipped in with eight points.

Delaney Enlow led Woodford County with 12 points, 13 rebounds, five blocked shots, and three steals.  Abby Hudson added 11 points including two three point baskets.  Abby Moffett recorded nine points including two three point baskets.  Nia Jaco pulled down nine rebounds.

Franklin County,8,15,7,16,46

Woodford County,6,9,17,10,42

Franklin County (46) – Thacker 10, Simpson 8, Levarity 0, Talley 11, Jordan 4, Laster 11, Welsh 2.

Woodford County (42) – Jaco 4, Moffett 9, Enlow 12, Rose 6, Hudson 11.

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