2018BP1AC

Beechwood vs. Pikeville
Class A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field
Lexington, KY
November 30, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood defeated Pikeville by a score of 21-20 in a game with a lot of drama.  Beechwood led 14-6 at halftime but Pikeville rallied in the third quarter to take a 20-14 lead on a 25 yard touchdown pass from Connor Roberts to Christian Billiter and a two point conversion run by Connor Roberts.  Senior defensive back John Odom got beat on the touchdown reception but more about Mr. Odom later.  Beechwood regained the lead on a Cameron Hergott one yard run and a conversion kick by Colin Graman to make the score 21-20 with 9:42 left in the game.  Pikeville had one last chance and they attempted to try John Odom again but he out jumped Christian Billiter and came down with the interception in the end zone with 1:09 left to ensure Beechwood’s 14^th Championship.  Beechwood finishes the season as Class A champion and will move to Class 2A next season.

Beechwood recorded 17 first downs and 290 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized nine times for 65 yards and lost a fumble.  Pikeville recorded 10 first downs and 308 yards of total offense.  The Panthers were penalized seven times for 50 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Cameron Hergott led Beechwood’s ground game with 105 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.  Logan Castleman carried the ball 25 times for 101 yards.  Cameron Hergott completed eight of 11 passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns.  John Odom caught three passes for 13 yards.  Logan Castleman added two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown.  Luke Bolger added a 24 yard touchdown reception.  Logan Castleman punted once for 50 yards.  Luke Bolger led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss.  Blaek Shepherd added three solo and four assisted tackles.  Jacob Sherron recorded three solo and two assisted tackles and John Odom intercepted a pass.

Connor Roberts led Pikeville’s ground game with 31 yards on 10 carries.  Zack Roberts carried the ball nine times for 25 yards.  Connor Roberts completed 10 of 15 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.  Jackson Hensley caught four passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns.  Christian Billiter added two receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown.  Kyle Watkins returned one kickoff for 28 yards.  Jesse Sparks led the defense with eight solo and three assisted tackles.  Kaden Caudill added six solo and six assisted tackles.  Connor Wright recorded seven solo and three assisted tackles.  Bradyn Hunter chipped in with six solo and three assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2018EKUHPM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. High Point (Men)

Millis Center

High Point

High Point, NC

December 1, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach A.W. Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Lachlan Anderson, 6-5 So. Peyton Broughton, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 Jr. Kelvin Robinson.  High Point coach Tubby Smith countered with 6-5 Jr. Brandonn Kamga, 6-5 Jr. Jordan Whitehead, 6-7 Sr. Ricky Madison, 6-2 Fr. Curtis Holland III, and 6-3 Jr. Jahaad Proctor.

Nick Mayo hit a three point shot at the buzzer to give Eastern Kentucky University a 70-69 come-from-behind victory over High Point.  Eastern Kentucky trailed 42-19 with 4:44 remaining in the first half but Eastern Kentucky went on a 12-0 run to trail 42-31 at halftime.  The Colonels continued to chip away in the second half setting the stage for Mayo’s heroics.

Eastern Kentucky University shot 38.2% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 High Point turnovers.  High Point University shot 43.1% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown added 10 points including two three point baskets.  6-5 Jr. Jordan Oakley recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  6-2 So. JacQuess Hobbs added eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Brandonn Kamga led High Point with 27 points including nine of 13 free throws, six rebounds, and three steals.  Jahaad Proctor added 24 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Curtis Holland III recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Eastern Kentucky,31,39,70

High Point,42,27,69

Eastern Kentucky (70) – Anderson 0, Broughton 3, Mayo 30, Weaver 3, Robinson 6, Hobbs 8, Oakley 9, Brown 10, T. King 1.

High Point (69) – Kamga 27, Whitehead 2, Madison 3, Holland III 8, Proctor 24.Wright 3, Sanchez 2.

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

2018BCMCG

Bourbon County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

November 30, 2018

Bourbon County coach Bill Watson started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Kennedy Kelly, 5-7 Sr. Grace Hardy, 5-10 So.McLain Murphy, 5-4 So. Jaycee Goodwin, and 5-7 Sr. Lauren Bentley.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-5 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-5 Sr. Kelsey Powell, and 5-5 Sr. Madison Barnard.

Bourbon County defeated Madison Central by a score of 50-44.  Bourbon County led by 22 points midway through the third quarter but Madison Central mounted a furious rally but could never catch the Lady Colonels.  Madison Central was unable to locate the long range shooters and McLain Murphy and Kennedy Kelly made them pay by connecting on a combined seven three point baskets.

Bourbon County shot 36.2% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line.  The Lady Colonels connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 37.8% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 20 Bourbon County turnovers.

Kennedy Kelly led Bourbon County with 22 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  McLain Murphy added 20 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and five steals.  Lauren Bentley pulled down eight rebounds.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals.  5-6 So. Lacie Parks added nine points.  Taleya Todd recorded seven points, six rebounds, and five assists.  Kelsey Powell added seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Bourbon County,8,21,15,6,50

Madison Central,8,8,11,17,44

Bourbon County (50) – Kelly 22, Hardy 0, Murphy 20, Goodwin 2, Bentley 2, Kincade 2, Jaydyn Goodwin 2. 

Madison Central (44) – McKeithen 12, Todd 7, Hudson 2, Powell 7, Barnard 4, Parks 9, Gill 3.

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

2018EKUTENNM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee (Men)

Thompson-Boling Arena

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

November 28, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Lachlan Anderson, 6-5 So. Peyton Broughton, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 Jr. Kelvin Robinson.  Tennessee coach Rick Barnes countered with 6-7 Jr. Grant Williams, 6-6 Sr. Admiral Schofield, 6-11 Sr. Kyle Alexander, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Bone, and 6-6 So. Yves Pons.

Tennessee defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 95-67.  Tennessee shot 50.7% from the field including seven of 28 from the three point line.  The Volunteers connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 20 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 35.6% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Tennessee turnovers.

Grant Williams led Tennessee with 21 points including nine of nine free throws, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots.  Admiral Schofield added 20 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Jordan Bone recorded 14 points and seven assists.  Yves Pons chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Kyle Alexander added seven points and seven rebounds.  6-2 Jr. Lamonte Turner recorded seven points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 23 points including 10 of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown added 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and six steals.  Dujuanta Weaver chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Eastern Kentucky,28,39,67

Tennessee,49,46,95

Eastern Kentucky (67) – Anderson 5, Broughton 3, Mayo 23, Weaver 9, Robinson 2, Hobbs 4, Brown 14, T. King 2, H. King 5.

Tennessee (95) – Williams 21, Schofield 20, Alexander 7, Bone 14, Pons 10, Fleschman 3, Fulkerson 2, Johnson 4, Bowden 7, Turner 7.

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

2018EKUWMUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Western Michigan University (Women)

University Arena

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

November 28, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 6-2 Sr. Madison Pierce, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon.  Western Michigan University coach Shane Clipsell countered with 5-11 Sr. Meredith Miller, 5-10 Sr. Jasmyn Walker, 6-0 So. Leighah-Amori Wool, 5-7 Sr. Deja Wimby, and 5-7 Jr. Kamrin Reed.

Eastern Kentucky trailed 47-43 after three quarters but Western Michigan pulled away in the final quarter for a 64-53 victory.  There were 11 lead changes and seven ties in the game.  Western Michigan shot 39.6% from the field including five of 24 from the three point line.  They connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 39.3% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Western Michigan turnovers.

Meredith Miller led a balanced Western Michigan scoring attack with 12 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Leighah-Amori Wool also scored 12 points including two three point baskets.  Jasmyn Walker added 11 points and seven rebounds.  Deja Wimby recorded 10 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Shay Solomon led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  Abby Wright added 16 points and six rebounds.  Teri Goodlett recorded eight points and three assists.  Bria Bass chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes pulled down seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky,13,19,11,10,53

Western Michigan,14,17,16,17,64

Eastern Kentucky (53) – Bass 7, Wright 16, Pierce 0, Goodlett 8, Solomon 20, Kaifes 2.

Western Michigan (64) – Miller 12, Walker 11, Wool 12, Wimby 10, Reed 8, Gibson 3, Watters 2, Moore 6.

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

2018EKUWVUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. West Virginia University (Women)

Junkanoo Jam

Gateway Christian

Bimini, Bahamas

November 24, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 6-2 Sr. Madison Pierce, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon.  West Virginia University coach Mike Carey countered with 6-0 Sr. Naomi Davenport, 5-11 Jr. Tynice Martin, 6-6 Sr. Theresa Ekhelar, 5-9 So. Kysre Gondrezick, and 5-9 Sr. Katrina Pardee.

Eastern Kentucky University only scored 18 points in last three quarters in an 81-39 loss to West Virginia.  West Virginia shot 45.9% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line.  The Mountaineers connected on 26 of 24 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 22 points on 18 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 29.2% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored three points off four West Virginia turnovers.

Tynice Martin led West Virginia with 17 points including four three point baskets and 11 rebounds.  Kysre Gondrezick added 17 points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Naomi Davenport recorded 13 points and eight rebounds.  Katrina Pardee chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds.  5-5 Fr. Madisen Smith added 11 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes led Eastern Kentucky with 13 points including three three point baskets.  Bria Bass added eight points and three rebounds.  Shay Solomon recorded five points and seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky,21,3,6,9,39

West Virginia,26,21,17,17,81

Eastern Kentucky (39) – Bass 8, Wright 6, Pierce 3, Goodlett 0, Solomon 5, Kaifes 13, Grice 4.

West Virginia (81) – Davenport 13, Martin 17, Ekhelar 1, Gondrezick 17, Pardee 12, Staples 5, Jordan 2, Niblack 3, Smith 11.

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2018EKUFSUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Florida State University (Women)

Junkanoo Jam

Gateway Christian

Bimini, Bahamas

November 23, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 5-11 Sr. Paige Murphy, 5-11 Sr. Abby Wright, 5-6 So. Teri Goodlett, and 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon.  Florida State University coach Sue Semrau countered with 6-2 Jr. Kiah Gillespie, 5-10 Fr. Kourtney Weber, 6-3 Fr. Valencia Myers, 5-9 Jr. Nicki Ekhomu, and 5-9 Jr. Nausia Woolfolk.

Florida State University led 42-35 after three quarters and pulled away in the final quarter for a 62-45 victory.  Florida State controlled the paint as they held a 38-4 advantage in points in the paint.  Florida State shot 49.1% from the field including three of 19 from the three point line.  The Seminoles connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on two of two free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 20 Florida State turnovers.

Kiah Gillepie led Florida State with 21 points and six rebounds.  Valencia Myers added 14 points and 12 rebounds.  5-11 So. Savannah Wilkinson recorded 10 points and three rebounds.  Nausia Woolfolk chipped in with eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes led Eastern Kentucky with 12 points on four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Abby Wright added 11 points including three three point baskets and two blocked shots. 

Eastern Kentucky,8,15,12,10,45

Florida State,13,19,10,20,62

Eastern Kentucky (45) – Bass 8, Murphy 0, Wright 11, Goodlett 8, Solomon 4, Pierce 2, Kaifes 12.

Florida State (62) – Gillespie 21, Weber 2, Myers 14, Ejhomu 3, Woolfolk 8, Brown 2, Jones 2, Wilkinson 10.

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2018MCLAFB

Madison Central vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

November 30, 2018

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Kole Brown, 6-1 So. Braeden Ray, 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Deion Cox, and 5-10 Sr. Quaezhan Charlton.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 5-10 Sr. Evan Dreux, 5-8 Sr. Caleb True, 6-9 Jr. Ray Surratt, 5-6 So. Daniel Kinley, and 5-6 So. Campbell DeYoung.

Lafayette defeated Madison Central by a score of 71-49.  Lafayette shot 57.1% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 40.4% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on eight of 19 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers.

Evan Dreux led Lafayette with 22 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Caleb True added 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Ray Surratt recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Campbell DeYoung also reached double figures with 10 points. 

Isaiah Cozart led Madison Central with 23 points, five rebounds, and five blocked shots.  Cozart also broke JR VanHoose’s career record for blocked shots tonight.  Deion Cox added eight points.  Kole Brown and Braeden Ray recorded seven points each.

Madison Central,10,15,11,13,49

Lafayette,12,20,16,23,71

Madison Central (49) – Brown 7, Ray 7, Cozart 23, Cox 8, Charlton 1, Skaggs 3.

Lafayette (71) – Dreux 22, True 17, Surratt 11, Kinley 6, DeYoung 10, McCoy 5.

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

2018LCAPARISB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Paris (Boys)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

November 30, 2018

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Will Hacker, 6-1 Sr. Matthew Johnson, 6-7 Sr. Kyle Rode, 5-10 Sr. Baylor Brown, and 6-0 Sr. Pearce Dalton.  Paris coach Terence Brooks countered with 5-10 Jr. Caleb Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Travis Strings, 6-6 Sr. Jalen Byars, 5-8 So. Ricqiece Washington, and 5-9 Jr. Jamaun Clark.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Paris by a score of 64-48.  LCA shot a sizzling 61.4% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, scored 15 points off 11 Paris turnovers, and held a 40-16 advantage on points in the paint.  Paris shot 41% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Greyhounds connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 LCA turnovers.

Kyle Rode led LCA with 39 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Matthew Johnson added 12 points including two three point baskets.

Ricqiece Washington led Paris with 15 points including three three point baskets.  Jalen Byars added 11 points and five rebounds.  Jamaun Clark recorded six points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Caleb Johnson scored seven points.

Lexington Christian Academy,17,11,18,18,64

Paris,11,10,10,17,48

Lexington Christian Academy (64) – Hacker 3, M. Johnson 12, Rode 39, Brown 2, Dalton 2, Widmer 2, Grier 4.

Paris (48) – Johnson 7, Strings 6, Byars 11, Washington 15, Clark 6, Nesbitt 3.

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

2018BALSCB

Ballard vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

November 30, 2018

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Walter Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Kaelon Harkema, 6-4 8^th Grade Kaleb Glenn, 6-0 Sr. Isaac Womack, and 6-1 Jr. Lewis Richards.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Sr. Cam Fluker, and 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart.

Scott County scored 31 points off 19 Ballard turnovers, recorded 13 steals, and seven blocked shots in an 85-57 victory over the Bruins.  Scott County shot 56.7% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 10 of 15 free throws and pulled down 38 rebounds.  Ballard shot 36.5% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Diablo Stewart added 18 points including three three point baskets.  Lorenzo Williams recorded 17 points and four rebounds. 

Walter Johnson led Ballard with 17 points.  5-10 Sr. Garrett Case and Lewis Richards each scored nine points.

Ballard,19,13,9,16,57

Scott County,23,25,27,10,85

Ballard (57) – Johnson 17, Harkema 5, Glenn 3, Womack 0, Richards 9, Case 9, McDaniels 3, Bishop 6, Minkins 5.

Scott County (85) – Williams 17, Long 7, Moreno 20, Fluker 2, Stewart 18, Tucker 4, McKenzie 7, Hamilton 4, Barber 2, Harris 4.

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