2017BSBEREAB

Bryan Station vs. Berea (Boys)

Berea Holiday Classic

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 17, 2017

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Sr. Terence Clayton-Murphy, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 5-11 Jr. Kendrick Curry.  Berea coach Eric Swords countered with 6-2 Sr. Tylen Hall, 6-0 Jr. Zane Brown, 6-3 Jr. Whaylen Connor, 5-11 Jr. Tristen Duckworth, and 6-0 Sr. David Gadd.

Bryan Station defeated Berea by a score of 76-38.  Bryan Station shot 43.8% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 26 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 38.6% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Pirates did not attempt a free throw, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Bryan Station turnovers.

Eric Boone led a balanced Bryan Station scoring attack with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.  5-9 Jr. Keaton Simpson added 15 points including two three point baskets and six steals.  5-11 So. James Lindsay recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and five steals.  Jalen Burbage chipped in with 11 points.  Myles Morones added 10 points and six rebounds.

Tylen Hall led Berea with 16 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  David Gadd added eight points.

Bryan Station,25,11,24,16,76

Berea,11,12,8,7,38

Bryan Station (76) – Boone 18, Clayton-Murphy 3, Burbage 11, Morones 10, Curry 0, Simpson 15, Lindsay 13, Pickett 2, Black 2, Green 2.

Berea (38) – Hall 16, Brown 2, Connor 2, Duckworth 6, Gadd 8, West 2, Dorsey 2.

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

2017FCTRINB

Fern Creek vs. Trinity (Boys) (Championship)

Chad Gardner Law 37^th Annual King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2017

Fern Creek coach James Schooler started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Tony Rogers, 6-2 Sr. Ahmad Price, 6-6 Sr. Clint Wickliffe, 6-0 Sr. Jalen Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Anthony Wales.  Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-5 Jr. David Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Jamil Hardaway, 6-4 Jr. Stan Turnier, 6-5 Sr. Jay Scrubb, and 6-5 So. Justin Powell.

Fern Creek captured the King of the Bluegrass Championship with a 65-57 victory over Trinity.  Fern Creek shot 52.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Trinity turnovers.  Trinity shot 42.1% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Shamrocks connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Fern Creek turnovers.

Anthony Wales led Fern Creek with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.  Ahmad Price added 21 points and eight rebounds.  Clint Wickliffe recorded eight points and nine rebounds.

David Johnson led Trinity with 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and seven assists.  Jay Scrubb added 11 points and six rebounds.  Justin Powell also scored 11 points.

Fern Creek,13,15,18,19,65

Trinity,16,10,12,19,57

Fern Creek (65) – T. Rogers 2, Price 21, Wickliffe 8, Howard 3, A. Wales 26, Thomas 3, Coleman 2.

Trinity (57) – Johnson 18, Hardaway 8, Turnier 5, Scrubb 11, Powell 11, Slaughter 4.

Anthony Wales (Fern Creek) was named Bob White Most Valuable Player.

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2017MAMUG

Male vs. Murray (Girls)

Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Championship)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 23, 2017

Male coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Joelle Johnson, 5-9 Fr. Alana Striverson, 6-1 Jr. Cameron Browning, 5-6 Sr. Ciaja Harbison, and 5-6 8^th Grade Kynidi Striverson.  Murray Coach Wayne Foust countered with 5-8 Jr. Parker Greer, 5-7 Jr. Lizzy Curtis, 5-9 Sr. Alexis Burpo, 5-7 Sr. Macey Turley, and 5-7 Sr. Lex Mayes.

Murray led 30-19 in the second quarter but rallied behind the clutch play of Emilia Sexton (11 points) and Ciaja Harbison (7 points) in the final quarter to earn a 63-58 victory and the championship over the Lady Tigers.  The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Male shot 42.6% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 19 0f 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Murray turnovers.  Murray shot 45.5% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Male turnovers.

Ciaja Harbison led Male with 14 points, five rebounds, and four steals.  5-6 Sr. Emilia Sexton added 13 points including two three point baskets.  Cameron Browning recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Alana Striverson chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.  Joelle Johnson added seven points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Alexis Burpo led Murray with 20 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Macey Turley added 15 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  Lex Mayes recorded 13 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.

Male,14,18,13,18,63

Murray,21,14,6,17,58

Male (63) – Johnson 7, A. Striverson 8, Browning 10, Harbison 14, K. Striverson 3, Sexton 13, Combs 4, Green 2, Crimes 2.

Murray (58) – Greer 2, Curtis 5, Burpo 20, Turley 15, Mayes 13, Gierhart 3.

Ciaja Harbison (Male) was named 2017 Traditional Bank Holiday Classic MVP.

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

2017MCCCG

Madison Central vs. Casey County (Girls)

Casey County High School

Liberty, KY

December 5, 2017

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-7 Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr.  Madison Barnard.  Casey County coach Tara Weddle countered with 5-6 So. Gena Cravens, 5-6 So. Jordyn Stephens, 5-8 So. Natalie Duggins, 5-5 So. Lauren Lee, and 5-6 Sr. Myla McGowan.

Casey County defeated Madison Central by a score of 66-36.  Casey County shot 41.9% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Rebels connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 27.7% from the field including zero of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 10 of 27 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored three points off 10 Casey County turnovers.

Lauren Lee led Casey County with 15 points including two three point baskets.  Natalie Duggins added 13 points, seven rebounds, and six steals.  Gena Cravens recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.  5-9 So. Haley Brock added 1o points and five rebounds.  5-10 So. Shaylah Wilkey chipped in with six points and nine rebounds.

Bailey Vanover led Madison Central with 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Je’Kauri McKeithen added seven points and six rebounds.  Madison Barnard also scored seven points.

Madison Central,9,10,9,8,36

Casey County,19,19,15,13,66

Madison Central (36) – Todd 4, Pacheco 1, McKeithen 7, Vanover 13, Barnard 7, Duerson 2, Minter 2.

Casey County (66) – Cravens 12, Stephens 2, Duggins 13, Lee 15, McGowan 3, Wilkey 6, Brock 10, Cundiff 5.

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

2017BELMCG

Belfry vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Jack Burford Chevy Christmas Classic

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 22, 2017

Belfry coach Kevin Deskins started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Kailee Rash, 5-7 Jr. Lyndsey Miller, 5-10 Fr. McKenzie Maynard, 5-2 Jr. Ariel Mounts, and 5-5 Jr. Robbi-Ann Brewer.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-7 So. Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-7 Sr. Eliza Minter.

Madison Central led 14-4 after the first quarter on their way to a 53-45 victory over Belfry.  Foul problems plagued Belfry today as they finished the game with three players saddled with four fouls and Madison Central holding a 22-4 advantage in free throws attempted.  Madison Central shot 40.4% from the field including one of seven from the free throw line.  The Indians connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Belfry turnovers.  Belfry shot 32.7% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Pirates connected on four of four free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Bailey Vanover led Madison Central with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.  Taleya Todd added 14 points.  Je’Kauri McKeithen recorded 11 points and 15 rebounds.  Eliza Minter also pulled down seven rebounds.

Kailee Rash led Belfry with 15 points including three three point baskets and five assists.  Lyndsey Miller added 12 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  McKenzie Maynard recorded six points, four rebounds, and one blocked shot despite being limited to 13:36 minutes of playing time due to foul problems.

Belfry,4,17,13,11,45

Madison Central,14,17,7,15,53

Belfry (45) – Kailee Rash 15, Miller 12, Maynard 6, Mounts 5, Brewer 3, Phillips 2, Kennedy Rash 2.

Madison Central (53) – Todd 14, Pacheco 0, McKeithen 11, Vanover 24, Minter 0, Powell 2, Hudson 2.

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

2017MENMCG

Menifee County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Jack Burford Chevy Christmas Classic

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 21, 2017

Menifee County coach Paul Ricker started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Emma Hacker, 5-8 Sr. Alexuz Stidom, 6-1 Fr. Kelsey Woodard, 5-5 Jr. Alison Johnson, and 5-10 Sr. Mara Walker.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-7 So. Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-7 Sr. Eliza Minter.

Madison Central raced out to an early 11-2 lead and defeated Menifee County by a score of 65-58.  The score was tied six times and both teams had key players in foul problems during the game.  Madison Central shot 40% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 27 Menifee County turnovers.  Menifee County shot 41.3% from the field including zero of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cats connected on 20 of 29 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.

Taleya Todd came up big today and led Madison Central with 22 points, four assists, and five steals.  Todd was 10 of 14 from the field including two of six from beyond the arc.  Bailey Vanover added 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Je’Kauri McKeithen chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Madison Central got a major contribution from their bench today.  5-6 Fr Lacie Parks had eight points including two three point baskets and two steals.  5-6 Jr. Kelsey Powell added seven points, three rebounds, and three steals.  5-9 Jr. Logan Hudson battled inside against a tall Menifee County front line and pulled down six rebounds.

Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, five blocked shots, and four steals despite being hampered with foul woes.  Alison Johnson added 15 points including seven of nine free throws.  Kelsey Woodard recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots despite being limited to 9:57 of playing time due to foul problems.  Mara Walker added eight points including six of six free throws and pulled down seven rebounds.

Menifee County,8,16,16,18,58

Madison Central,13,14,21,17,65

Menifee County (58) – Hacker 16, Stidom 0, K. Woodard 10, Johnson 15, Walker 8, Evans 5, Wells 2, Lykins 2.

Madison Central (65) – Todd 22, Pacheco 2, McKeithen 6, Vanover 15, Minter 3, Powell 7, Parks 8, Duerson 2.

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

2017FDMCG

Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Jack Burford Chevy Christmas Classic

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 20, 2017

Frederick Douglass coach Shawn Ransom started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Ashanti Hollingsworth, 5-7 Fr. Niyaune Gentry, 5-10 Sr. Shawna Fogle, 5-6 8^th Grade Timothi Williams, and 5-9 Jr. Destyne Jackson.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-7 So. Taleya Todd, 5-7 Sr. Blaze Pacheco, 5-10 So. Je’Kauri McKeithen, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-7 Sr. Eliza Minter.

Madison Central’s pressure defense recorded 27 steals, three blocked shots, and recorded 37 points off 34 Frederick Douglass turnovers in a 70-46 victory.  Madison Central shot 39.7% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 16 of 28 free throws and pulled down 41 rebounds.  Frederick Douglass shot 32.1% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Broncos connected on five of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.  The Broncos also recorded nine blocked shots.

Je’Kauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 20 points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  McKeithen was eight of 12 from the field and four of six from the free throw line.  Taleya Todd added 18 points including two three point baskets, five assists, and eight steals.  Bailey Vanover recorded a rare triple double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 steals.  Blaze Pacheco chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.

Destyne Jackson led 23 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and five steals.  Timothi Williams added eight points and four rebounds.

Frederick Douglass,10,14,6,16,46

Madison Central,20,12,19,19,70

Frederick Douglass (46) – Hollingsworth 0, Gentry 3, Fogle 2, Williams 8, Jackson 23, Taylor 5, K. Williams 4, Price 1.

Madison Central (70) – Todd 18, Pacheco 8, McKeithen 20, Vanover 16, Minter 0, Hudson 3, Powell 2, Duerson 2, Parks 1.

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

2017LAFDOSSB

Lafayette vs. Doss (Boys)

Peoples Exchange Bank Holiday Invitational

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 22, 2017

Lafayette coach Michael Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Powell, 6-1 Sr. Cameron King, 6-9 So. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Evan Dreux, and 5-11 Sr. Fousseyni Diallo.  Doss coach Blake Stone countered with 6-4 Sr. LaQuay Kennerly, 6-3 Sr. Taye Calloway, 6-6 Sr. Daron Washington, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Boyd, and 6-2 Sr. Stephon Franklin.

Lafayette defeated Doss by a score of 48-40.  Lafayette shot 41.7% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on three of 11 from the free throw line, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Doss turnovers.  Doss shot 25% from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Dragons connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers.

Cameron King led Lafayette with 13 points including three three point baskets.  Ray Surratt added 10 points, 10 rebounds, and six blocked shots.  Fousseyni Diallo chipped in with seven points.  6-2 Sr. Devontae Hayes added six points and seven rebounds.

6-0 Sr. Josh Nichols led Doss with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Taye Calloway added seven points.  Jeremiah Boyd recorded six points and 12 rebounds.  Stephon Franklin added six points and four rebounds.

Lafayette,13,12,13,10,48

Doss,4,9,13,14,40

Lafayette (48) – Powell 5, King 13, Surratt 10, Dreux 3, F. Diallo 9, Newcomb 2, Hayes 6.

Doss (40) – Kennerly 4, Calloway 7, Washington 4, Boyd 6, Franklin 6, Robinson 3, Nichols 8, Reclow 2.

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

2017MALELAFB

Male vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Peoples Exchange Bank Holiday Invitational

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2017

Male coach Willie Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Noah Courtney, 6-4 So. Howard Fleming, 6-4 Sr. Shane Doughty, 5-10 So. Tyren Moore, and 5-10 So. Jake Evans.  Lafayette coach Michael Mendenhall III countered with 6-3 Sr. Eric Powell, 6-1 Sr. Cameron King, 6-9 So. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Evan Dreux, and 5-11 Sr. Fousseyni Diallo.

Lafayette outscored Male 23-10 in the second quarter on their way to a 65-52 victory over Male.  Lafayette shot 52% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Male turnovers.  Male shot 45.7% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Male turnovers.

Eric Powell led Lafayette with 16 points including five three point baskets, three assists, and two steals.  6-2 Sr. Devontae Hayes added 11 points.  Ray Surratt recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and five blocked shots.  Fousseyni Diallo also scored 10 points.

Howard Fleming led Male with 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Shane Doughty added nine points.  Noah Courtney recorded eight points, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Male,17,10,10,15,52

Lafayette,16,23,14,12,65

Male (52) – Courtney 8, Fleming 10, Doughty 9, Moore 7, Evans 3, Rowan 6, Pope 7, Gray 2.

Lafayette (65) – Powell 16, King 9, Surratt 10, Dreux 9, F. Diallo 10, Hayes 11.

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

2017LAFWCTB

Lafayette vs. West Creek (TN) (Boys)

Peoples Exchange Bank Holiday Classic

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 20, 2017

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Powell, 6-2 Sr. Devontae Hayes, 6-9 So. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Evan Dreux, and 6-1 Sr. Cameron King.  West Creek (TN) coach Russell Matone countered with 6-1 Jr. Shawn Stone, 6-0 Sr. Tyree Bailey, 6-1 Sr. Alex Spencer, 6-0 Jr. Javeun Edwards, and 6-0 Jr. Jaylen Negron.

Lafayette defeated West Creek (TN) by a score of 76-54.  Lafayette shot 45.3% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 24 West Creek turnovers.  West Creek shot 35.5% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Coyotes connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers.

Ray Surratt led Lafayette with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Devontae Hayes added 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Cameron King recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.  Eric Powell chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Jaylen Negron led West Creek with 19 points and seven rebounds.  6-3 Jr. Zion Thomas added 12 points and nine rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Montre Boddie recorded 10 points and four steals.  6-1 Jr. Shawn Stone also pulled down nine rebounds.

Lafayette,16,24,21,15,76

West Creek (TN),14,14,11,15,54

Lafayette (76) – Powell 9, Hayes 12, Surratt 19, Dreux 8, King 10, Newcomb 4, Shaw 3, F. Diallo 4, A. Diallo 3, McCoy 4.

West Creek (TN) (54) – Stone 4, Bailey 4, Spencer 0, Edwards 4, Negron 19, Boddie 10, Thomas 12, Coffey 1.

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