2018SCBSB

Scott County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

January 22. 2018

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart, and 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington.  Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson countered with 6-3 Sr. Eric Boone, 6-2 Sr. Terrance Clayton-Murphy, 6-2 Jr. Jalen Burbage, 5-11 Fr. Myles Morones, and 5-11 Jr. Kendrick Curry.

This was a game widely anticipated between two teams that had not lost to another Kentucky team to this point and was played before a standing only crowd.  The fire marshall mandated that one person could only enter if one person left the building.  The game lived up to expectations as both teams made a statement and it was definitely a game of two halves.  Bryan Station controlled the first half leading 40-28 at halftime on the strength of excellent long range shooting.  Scott County regrouped at halftime and took control of the game with a 26-7 advantage in the third quarter on their way to a 72-58 victory.  The score was tied four times and there were eight lead changes in this game.

Scott County shot 41.3% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 37.7% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 25 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, and six blocked shots.  Glenn Covington added 15 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Cooper Robb recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Diablo Stewart chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets.

Eric Boone led Bryan Station with 25 points including two three point baskets, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.  Jalen Burbage added 13 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Kendrick Curry recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Scott County,17,11,26,18,72

Bryan Station,16,24,7,11,58

Scott County (72) – Robb 13, Long 2, Moreno 25, Stewart 13, Covington 15, Williams 4.

Bryan Station (58) – Boone 25, Clayton-Murphy 4, Burbage 13, Morones 5, Curry 9, Simpson 2.

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

2018SCHCG

Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 23, 2018

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Riddle, 5-10 Jr. Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Sr. Zakiyia Holt, 5-5 Jr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 So. Morgan DeFoor.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-8 Jr. Christian Gatewood, 5-8 Sr. Braxton Price, 5-8 Sr. Cheyenne Jones, 5-4 Sr. Alexis Lutz, and 5-7 Jr. Kiya Thompson.

Scott County, buoyed by a sizzling 64.9% from the field, raced out to a 67-38 halftime lead on their way to a 90 – 50 victory over Henry Clay.  Scott County shot 60.7% from the field including 14 of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 36.4% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 16 points off eight Scott County turnovers.

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 27 points including five three point baskets and three assists.  Maaliya Owens added 22 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Peyton Riddle recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  5-1 Fr. Braylee McMath chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 16 points and five rebounds.  Cheyenne Jones added 13 points and eight rebounds.  Braxton Price recorded nine points including seven of seven free throws and five assists.

Scott County,35,32,18,5,90

Henry Clay,14,24,10,2,50

Scott County (90) – Riddle 14, Owens 22, Holt 8, J. Smith 2, DeFoor 27, McMath 9, Gray 2, Williams 2, M. Smith 4.

Henry Clay (50) – Gatewood 1, Price 9, Jones 13, Lutz 7, Thompson 16, Mukalamusi 4.

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

2018SCDMG

Scott County vs. DuPont Manual (Girls)

DuPont Manual High School

Louisville, KY

January 11, 2018

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Riddle, 5-10 Jr. Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Sr. Zakiyia Holt, 5-5 Jr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 So. Morgan DeFoor.  DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks countered with 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jeanay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 So. Anna Littlefield.

Scott County outscored Manual 31-3 in the third quarter to take control of the game on their way to a 76-53 victory.  Scott County shot 42.9% from the field including 13 of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Manual turnovers.  Manual shot 29% from the field including one of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Crimsons connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.

Maaliya Owens led Scott County with 24 points including five three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Morgan DeFoor added 23 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Peyton Riddle recorded 18 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Juliette Smith added five points, four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

Nila Blackford led Manual with 17 points and 12 rebounds.  Tyonne Howard added nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Aniah Griffin recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Scott County,20,19,31,6,76

DuPont Manual,13,21,3,16,53

Scott County (76) – Riddle 18, Owens 24, Holt 0, J. Smith 5, DeFoor 23, M. Williams 2, Tompkins 2, Hoffman 2.

DuPont Manual (53) – Griffin 8, Riley 3, Blackford 17, Howard 9, Littlefield 4, Johnson 5, Chatman 1, Pennix 4, Bush 2.

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

2018HCTRINB

Henry Clay vs. Trinity (Boys)

Trinity High School

Louisville, KY

January 23, 2018

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Harris Hawkins, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Sr. Andreus Green, 5-10 So. Marquez Warrick, and 6-0 Jr. Keaston Brown.  Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-4 Jr. Stan Turnier, 6-3 Jr. Jamil Hardaway, 6-5 Jr. David Johnson, 6-5 So. Justin Powell, and 6-5 Sr. Jayden Scrubb.

Trinity defeated Henry Clay by a score of 62-55.  There were two ties and five lead changes in this game.  Trinity shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Shamrocks connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored four points off six Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 41.3% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Trinity turnovers.

Justin Powell led Trinity with 17 points including five three point baskets.  Jay Scrubb added 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  David Johnson recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and six assists.

Keaston Brown led Henry Clay with 22 points including three three point baskets.  Marquez Warrick added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Henry Clay,11,18,8,18,55

Trinity,12,22,10,18,62

Henry Clay (55) – Hawkins 3, Williams 3, Green 4, Warrick 15, Brown 22, Hughes 6, Phillips 2.

Trinity (62) – Turnier 2, Hardaway 2, Johnson 15, Powell 17, Scrubb 15, Springfield 6, Rice 3, Hodge 2.

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

2018BALHCB

Ballard vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 18, 2018

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Dorion Tisby, 6-2 Sr. Marshon Ford, 6-2 Sr. Delonta Wimberly, 5-9 Sr. Tyron Duncan, and 6-0 So. Lewis Richards.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Harris Hawkins, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Williams, 6-4 Sr. Andreus Green, 5-10 So. Marquez Warrick, and 6-0 Jr. Keaston Brown.

Ballard scored 37 points off 28 Henry Clay turnovers in a 74-66 victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.  Ballard shot 49.2% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and held a 32-5 advantage in bench scoring.  Henry Clay shot 42.1% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Ballard turnovers.

Dorion Tisby led Ballard with 16 points and four rebounds.  Delonta Wimberly and 6-2 Sr. Davis Bryant each scored 11 points.  Marshon Ford recorded 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. 

Harris Hawkins led Henry Clay with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.  Jalen Williams added 14 points including three three point baskets.  Marquez Warrick also scored 14 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Andreus Green recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Ballard,23,16,18,17,74

Henry Clay,16,23,17,10,66

Ballard (74) – Tisby 16, Ford 10, Wimberly 11, Tyron Duncan 2, Richards 3, Tyrese Duncan 8, Bryant 11, Douglas 6, Holley 4, Bishop 3.

Henry Clay (66) – Hawkins 14, Williams 14, Green 12, Warrick 14, Brown 7, Hughes 5.

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

2018MCLCG

Madison Central vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 23, 2018

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, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Jr. Maylo Given, 5-8 Jr. Jay Ballard, 5-10 Sr. Maya Jazdzewski, 5-3 Sr. Olivia Haines, and 5-6 Sr. Ashley Frebis.

Madison Central trailed 35-28 after three quarters but outscored Lexington Catholic 21-9 in the final quarter to earn a 49-44 victory.  There were three ties and three lead changes in this game.  Madison Central shot 43.6% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 34.8% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Madison Central turnovers.

Je’Kauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 13 points and seven rebounds.  Taleya Todd added 11 points.  Madison Barnard also reached double figures with 10 points.  Bailey Vanover recorded eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Blaze Pacheco pulled down seven rebounds.

Maya Jazdzewski led Lexington Catholic with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Jay Ballard added 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists. 

Madison Central,13,6,9,21,49

Lexington Catholic,14,11,10,9,44

Madison central (49) – Todd 11, Pacheco 3, McKeithen 13, Vanover 8, Barnard 10, Hudson 4.

Lexington Catholic (44) – Given 5, Ballard 11, Jazdzewski 12, Haines 0, Frebis 4, Weldon 3, Witt 4, West 2, Nash 2, Brierly 1.

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

2018MCEJG

Madison Central vs. East Jessamine (Girls)

Jaguar Classic

East Jessamine High School

Nicholasville, KY

January 20, 2018

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, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Vanover, and 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard.  East Jessamine coach Todd Claunch countered with 5-6 Sr. Jessica Hall, 5-7 So. Autumn Harrison, 5-10 Sr. Jalynn Landversicht, 5-3 Jr. Jasmine Atkerson, and 5-5 So. Aimee Hagins.

Madison Central defeated East Jessamine 47-45 in a game that had more plot twists than a good Agatha Christie. Novel.  The game had six lead changes and four ties.  East Jessamine came out bombing from long range was eight of 16 from beyond the arc in the first half and trailed 30-28 at the intermission.  The Jaguars eventually cooled down and finished the game 10 of 29 from long range.  Madison Central’s sparkplug guard Bailey Vanover suffered a bloodied nose and missed a few minutes and eventually fouled out with two minutes remaining and the Indians clinging to a narrow lead.  East Jessamine had a chance to tie in the closing second but Central’s 5-6 Jr. Kelsey Powell played some outstanding defense denying her opponent a clear path to the basket and Madison Central escaped with the victory.

Madison Central shot 40.9% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored six points off 17 East Jessamine turnovers.  East Jessamine shot 31.5% from the field including 10 of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on only one of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 22 Madison Central turnovers.

Je’Kauri McKeithen led Madison Central today with 15 points and eight rebounds.  Madison Barnard came up big today and added 10 points and three rebounds.  Bailey Vanover recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.

Jessica Hall led East Jessamine with 14 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jasmine Atkerson added 12 points on four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Jalynn Landversicht recorded eight points, eight rebounds, six assists, one blocked shot, and six steals.

Madison Central,12,18,11,6,47

East Jessamine,15,13,12,5,45

Madison Central (47) – Todd 4, Pacheco 2, McKeithen 15, Vanover 9, Barnard 10, Minter 4, Parks 3.

East Jessamine (45) – Hall 14, Harrison 4, Landversicht 8, Atkerson 12, A. Hagins 4, I. Hagins 3.

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

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2018LAFMCG

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 19, 2018

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-8 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-10 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-7 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-8 Fr. Rylie Grantz.  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 5-6 Jr. Madison Barnard..

Lafayette outscored Madison Central 30-9 in three point points in a 66-53 victory.  There were seven lead changes and four ties in the game.  Lafayette shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 14 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 38.5% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers.

Caroline Bennett led Lafayette with 27 points including five three point baskets and 15 rebounds.  Terri Abram added 16 points including 10 of 11 free throws and seven assists.  Lindi DeBilzan recorded 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and five steals.

Bailey Vanover led Madison Central with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Je’Kauri McKeithen added 16 points and nine rebounds.

Lafayette,18,19,15,14,66

Madison Central,15,10,13,15,53

Lafayette (66) – DeBilzan 14, Bennett 27, Garr-Carter 2, Abram 16, Grantz 5, Sanford 2.

Madison Central (53) – Todd 3, Pacheco 4, McKeithen 16, Vanover 20, Barnard 6, Minter 2, Hudson 2.

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

2018JSEKUM

Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 20, 2018

Jacksonville State coach Ray Harper started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Christian Cunningham, 6-3 Jr. Marlon Hunter, 6-7 Jr. Jason Burnell, 6-2 Sr. Malcolm Drumwright, and 6-3 Jr. Jamall Gregory.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Dan McHale countered with 6-6 So. DeAndre Dishman, 6-5 Fr. AJ Youngman, 6-9 Jr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 So. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-4 Fr. Dedric Boyd.

Jacksonville State defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 68-60.  The score was tied two times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Jacksonville State shot 40.7% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line.  The Gamecocks connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 35.3% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 22 of 27 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Jacksonville State turnovers.

Malcolm Drumwright led Jacksonville State with 20 points including four three point baskets and four assists.  Jason Burnell added 15 points and eight rebounds.  7-0 Sr. Norbertas Giga recorded 12 points.  Christian Cunningham pulled down eight rebounds.

DeAndre Dishman led Eastern Kentucky University with 21 points and eight rebounds.  Dedric Boyd added 20 points including nine of 10 free throws.  Nick Mayo recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

Jacksonville State,31,37,68

Eastern Kentucky University,26,34,60

Jacksonville State (68) – Cunningham 5, Hunter 4, Burnell 15, Drumwright 20, Gregory 6, Giga 12, Spears 6.

Eastern Kentucky University (60) – Dishman 21, Youngman 1, Mayo 14, Weaver 0, Boyd 20, Broughton 2, Charles 2.

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