2018QOTCG

2018 Queen of the Commonwealth Tourney (Girls) (Championship)

Conner vs. Bullitt East

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

December 22, 2018

Conner coach Aaron Stamm started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Maddie Burcham, 5-8 Sr. Joy Strange, 6-0 Jr. Maddie Drummonds, 5-4 Sr. Courtney Hurst, and 5-5 Sr. Savannah Jordan.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 Jr. Lexi Taylor, 5-8 Jr. Caroline Scott, 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Griffin, 5-6 Sr. Emmy Ralph, and 5-7 Sr. Allie Rae Thompson.

Conner ran through the gauntlet of Central, Sacred Heart Academy, Eastern, and finally Bullitt East defeating the Lady Chargers by a score of 66-59 to capture the championship.  Conner led 15-3 in the first quarter but Bullitt East rallied and the score was tied 47-47 entering the final quarter.  The Lady Cougars had one more run left and outscored Bullitt East 19-12 in the final quarter to earn the championship.  There were four lead changes and two ties in the game.

Conner shot 46.5% from the field including 12 of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Cougars connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Bullitt East turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 41.5% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Conner turnovers.

Courtney Hurst led Conner with 27 points including seven three point baskets.  Joy Strange added 15 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Savannah Jordan recorded 14 points including two three point baskets.  Maddie Burcham chipped in with six points and 10 rebounds.

Lexi Taylor led Bullitt East with 16 points and five rebounds.  Emmy Ralph also scored 16 points including four three point baskets.  Caroline Scott recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Conner,20,12,15,19,66

Bullitt East,13,20,14,12,59

Conner (66) – Maddie Burcham 6, Strange 15, Drummonds 2, Hurst 27, Jordan 14, Zorich 2.

Bullitt East (59) – Taylor 16, Scott 10, Griffin 2, Ralph 16, Thompson 2, E. Ezell 3, S. Ezell 2, Granado 2.Egan 6.

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

2018MCBCG

Menifee County vs. Boyd County (Girls)

Boyd County Middle School

Summit, KY

December 17, 2018

Savannah Wheeler broke her own school record by scoring 48 points tonight in an 85-72 victory over Menifee County.  Boyd County countered Menifee County’s size advantage (6-2 Emma Hacker and 6-1 Kelsey Woodard) with a tenacious pressure defense which resulted in Boyd County outscoring Menifee County 31-12 in the second quarter to gain control of the game.  Boyd County increased their led to 26 points in the third quarter but Menifee County went on a 16-0 run to keep the game reasonably close.

Boyd County shot 38.2% from the field including nine of 28 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Menifee County shot 53.2% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 35 turnovers.

5-6 Sr. Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 48 points including five three point baskets and eight rebounds.  5-7 So. Harley Paynter added 15 points.  5-4 Jr. Graci Opell recorded 13 points including  three three point baskets and four rebounds.  5-7 Sr. Graci Borders added six points and 13 rebounds.

6-2 Sr. Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 31 points including 10 of 11 free throws and 14 rebounds.  6-1 So. Kelsey Woodard added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Menifee County,24,12,19,17,72

Boyd County,21,31,16,17,85

Menifee County (72) – Hacker 31, Woodard 17, Evans 9, Johnson 6, Cornett 5, Wells 4.

Boyd County (85) – Wheeler 48, Paynter 15, Opell 13, G. Borders 6, Caldwell 3.

2018PCCLCCG

Perry County Central vs. Clay County (Girls)

Bobby Keith Classic

Clay County High School

Manchester, KY

December 15, 2018

Clay County defeated Perry County Central by a score of 55-44.  Clay County shot 46.2% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and committed five turnovers.  Perry County Central shot 46.9% from the field including seven of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

5-9 Jr. Kaylee Mathis led Clay County with 15 points including two three point baskets.  5-6 Sr. Kimberlyn Mills added 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  5-4 So. Taylor Asher recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.  5-9 Sr. Summer Parker added seven points and six rebounds.

5-7 8^th Grader Courtney Hoskins led Perry County Central with 18 points including four three point baskets.  5-6 Sr. Madison Eversole added 11 points including three three point baskets.  6-0 So. Chelsey Napier recorded nine points and five rebounds.

Perry County Central (44) – C. Hoskins 18, M. Eversole 11, C. Napier 9, N. Halcomb 4, T. Brewer 2.

Clay County (55) – Mathis 15, Mills 11, Asher 10, Parker 7, S. Phillips 6, Lewis 4, Collins 2.

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for this game.

2018BERMCG

Berea vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 17, 2018

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Madison Howell, 5-8 Fr. Alexis Newman. 5-11 Sr. Adrienne Beggs, 5-3 So. Melissa Gosney, and 5-6 Fr. Mati Stepp.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-6 Sr. Madison Barnard, and 5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell.

Berea defeated Madison Central 57-53 to earn their first victory over the Lady Indians since March 2003.  Berea led by 15 points with 5:19 left in the third quarter but Madison Central rallied to take a 51-49 lead with 1:43 left in the game.  Madison Howell nailed a three point basket to give Berea a 52-51 lead and a combination of misses Madison Central shots and Berea free throws ensured the victory.  Madison Central’s downfall was their inability to locate Berea’s perimeter shooters and the Lady Pirates torched them for nine three point baskets.

Berea shot 40.5% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Pirates connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 32.7% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 21 Berea turnovers.

Madison Howell led Berea with 18 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Mati Stepp added 13 points. two rebounds, and seven assists.  Alexis Newman recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Melissa Gosney chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.  Adrienne Beggs recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 19 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Taleya Todd added 17 points including eight of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and four steals.  Madison Barnard recorded eight points including five of six free throws and two steals.

Berea,12,15,17,13,57

Madison Central,7,10,20,16,53

Berea (57) – Howell 18, A. Newman 11, Beggs 5, Gosney 8, Stepp 13, Lovins 2.

Madison Central (53) – McKeithen 19, Todd 17, Hudson 2, Barnard 8, Powell 4, Parks 3.

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

2018CCFCG

Casey County vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Penn Station East Coast Subs Lady Flyer Classic

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

December 15, 2018

Franklin County defeated Casey County by a score of 53-47.  Franklin County shot 40.8% from the field including two of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Casey County shot 26.7% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.

5-10 Fr, Patience Laster led Franklin County with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Laster was eight of 11 from the field and three of six from the free throw line.  5-6 So. Brooklynn Miles added 15 points and five rebounds.  5-6 Sr. Jasmine Simpson recorded nine points and eight rebounds.

5-6 Jr. Gena Cravens led Casey County with 16 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Natalie Duggins added 15 points and 10 rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Jordyn Stephens recorded 10 points and four rebounds.

Casey County,5,14,12,16,47

Franklin County,10,9,18,16,53

Casey County (47) – Cravens 16, Duggins 15, Stephens 10, Lee 4, Brock 2.

Franklin County (53) – Laster 19, Miles 15, Simpson 9, Brunette 5, Carter 3, Levarity 2.

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

2018COLLAFG

Collins vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Penn Station East Coast Subs Lady Flyer Classic

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

December 15, 2018

Collins coach Sean Pigman started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jeian Hayes, 5-7 Jr. Gracie Reed, 5-10 Jr. Olivia Federle, 5-5 So. Lizzie Hammond, and 5-6 So. Hayley Renfro.  (6-2 Sr. Mary-Clare Megibben did not play tonight).  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-11 Fr. Anaya Brown, 5-10 Sr. Lindi DeBilzan, 5-11 Sr. Macey Goff, 5-7 Fr. Olivia Cathers, and 5-7 Fr. Lauren Walton.

Lafayette raced out to a 30-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 69-55 victory over Collins.  Lafayette shot 50% from the field including two of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 26 Collins turnovers.  Collins shot 42.9% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Titans connected on eight of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 23 Lafayette turnovers.

Lindi DeBilzan led Lafayette with 28 points including seven of eight free throws, five rebounds, eight assists, and five steals.  Anaya Brown added 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Macey Goff recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Olivia Cathers chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

Olivia Federle led Collins with 26 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Jeian Hayes added 13 points and four steals.  Haylee Renfro recorded nine points including two three point baskets.

Collins,7,23,7,18,55

Lafayette,30,12,15,12,69

Collins (55) – Hayes 13, Reed 3, Federle 26, Hammond 1, Hayley Renfro 9, Beach 3.

Lafayette (69) – Brown 15, DeBilzan 28, Goff 10, Cathers 9, Walton 5, Sanford 2.

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

2018GCLCG

Grant County vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 12, 2018

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Abby West, 5-7 Jr. Amari Scroggins, 5-7 Jr. Karlee Manefee, 5-3 Sr. Alecea Horner, and 5-6 Sr. Bryann Ezell.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-9 Fr. Chloe Treece, 5-8 So. Ariel West, 5-8 Sr. Maylo Given, 5-5 Fr. Hannah Carlisle, and 5-5 Sr. Catey Nash.

Grant County defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 46-43.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes tonight.  Grant County shot 46.7% from the field including zero of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Braves connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 22 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 40.5% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Grant County turnovers.

Alecea Horner led Grant County with 14 points, three assists, and three steals.  Abby West added 13 points, four rebounds, six assists, and six steals.  5-6 Sr. Bryann Ezell recorded 11 points.

Chloe Treece led Lexington Catholic with 15 points.  Ariel West added six points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Maylo Given recorded five points, eight rebounds, three assists, and five steals.

Grant County,6,15,13,12,46

Lexington Catholic,9,15,9,10,43

Grant County (46) – West 13, Scroggins 2, Menefee 4, Horner 14, Ezell 11, Inguls 2.

Lexington Catholic (43) – Treece 15, West 6, Givens 5, Carlisle 4, Nash 6, Rakes 2, Weldon 3, Smith 2.

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

2018HCLCG

Harrison County vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 14, 2018

Harrison County coach Kimberly Marshall started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Sydney Morris, 5-9 Jr. Katelin Ecklar, 5-11 Sr. Kaylee Clements, 5-3 Fr. Gabrielle Hatterick, and 5-8 Sr. Madison Kellione.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Fr. Chloe Treece, 5-7 So. Farah Weldon, 5-8 Sr. Maylo Given, 5-5 Sr. Catey Nash, and 5-5 Fr. Hannah Carlisle.

Harrison County defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 43-39.  Harrison County shot 32.1% from the field including one of 11 from the three point line.  The Fillies connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 30% from the field including one of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored seven points off 17 Harrison County turnovers.

Sydney Morris led Harrison County with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.  Madison Kellione added 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Chloe Treece led Lexington Catholic with 15 points and four rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Jay Ballard added seven points and three rebounds.  5-8 So. Ariel West recorded six points and six rebounds.  Farah Weldon recorded four points, eight rebounds, and four steals.

Harrison County,9,11,12,11,43

Lexington Catholic,2,17,7,13,39

Harrison County (43) – Morris 21, Ecklar 0, Clements 3, Hatterick 0, Kellione 17, Kenney 2.

Lexington Catholic (39) – Treece 15, Weldon 4, Given 0, Nash 1, Carlisle 0, West 6, Ballard 7, Rakes 4, Giles 2.

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

2018MCLCG

Madison Central vs. Lincoln County (Girls)

Lincoln County High School

Stanford, KY

December 14, 2018

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-5 Sr. Kelsey Powell, and 5-5 Sr. Madison Barnard.  Lincoln County coach Cassandra McWhorter countered with 5-11 Sr. Emma King, 5-10 Sr. Zaria Napier, 6-0 Sr. Kaitlynn Wilks, 5-6 Sr. Maddy Boyle, and 5-10 Jr. Trinity Shearer.

Lincoln County scored 48 points off 23 Madison Central turnovers, recorded 21 steals and seven blocked shots in a 103-32 rout of Madison Central.  Lincoln County shot a sizzling 63.6% from the field including 12 of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and held a 26-3 advantage in bench scoring.  None of Lincoln County’s starters logged more than 18 minutes.  Madison Central shot 26% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on four of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Lincoln County turnovers.

Emma King led Lincoln County with 27 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Maddy Boyle added 16 points, seven assists, and three steals.  Kaitlynn Wilks recorded 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Zaria Napier chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and five steals.  Trinity Shearer added 10 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five blocked shots.  Haleigh Releford scored 10 points in eight minutes including two three point baskets.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 12 points and two rebounds.  Taleya Todd added six points and four rebounds.  Madison Barnard recorded five points and three rebounds.  Kelsey Powell added four points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Logan Hudson pulled down eight rebounds.

Madison Central,8,4,12,8,32

Lincoln County,31,33,23,16,103

Madison Central (32) – McKeithen 12, Todd 6, Hudson 2, Powell 4, Barnard 5, Gill 3.

Lincoln County (103) – King 27, Napier 11, Wilks 13, Boyle 16, Shearer 10, Releford 10, Abby Lane 4, Lynn 2, Rice 6, Padgett 4.

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

2018CCSWG

Clay County vs. Southwestern (Girls)

Southwestern High School

Somerset, KY

December 13, 2018

Southwestern outscored Clay County 22-9 in the second quarter on their way to a 71-56 victory.  Southwestern shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Warriors connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Clay County shot 48.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on 20 0f 26 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.

5-11 Jr. Regi Cundiff led Southwestern with 22 points and 11 rebounds.  5-8 Jr. Kennedy Harris added 17 points including three three point baskets.  5-9 Fr. Kylie Foreman recorded 11 points and six rebounds.

5-9 Jr. Kaylee Mathis led Clay County with 20 points including 10 of 14 free throws and five rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Summer Parker added 18 points and five rebounds.  5-4 So. Taylor Asher recorded 14 points including two three point baskets and four of four free throws.

Clay County,18,9,19,10,56

Southwestern,16,22,17,16,71

Clay County (56) – Mathis 20, Parker 18, Asher 14, Mills 2, A. Phillips 2.

Southwestern (71) – Cundiff 22, Harris 17, Foreman 11, Wood 8, Alexa Smiddy 6, Noritis 5, Loveless 2.

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