2018TBHCBC

2018 Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Newport vs. University Heights Academy

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 30, 2018

Newport coach Rod Snapp started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Makhi McGuire, 6-2 Jr. DaeShawn White, 6-4 Sr. Tahj Harding, 6-1 Sr. Donnie Miller, and 6-1 Jr. Kaleal Davis.  University Heights coach Grant Shouse countered with 6-3 Sr. Taquan Hollowell, 6-1 Sr. Drew McGowan, 6-4 Jr. Weston Wood, 5-9 So. KJ Crump, and 6-1 Sr. KyKy Tandy.

Sizzling field goal shooting (59.6%) and three technical fouls assessed to Newport punctuated a surprisingly easy 85-59 victory for University Heights over a very talented Newport squad.  University Heights shot 59.6% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Blazers connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored seven points off four Newport turnovers.  Newport shot 40.7% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored five points off seven University Heights turnovers.

KyKy Tandy who was named Tournament MVP led the victors with 29 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists.  KJ Crump added 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Drew McGowan recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Taquan Hollowell added 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Donnie Miller led Newport with 21 points and four assists.  Tahj Harding added 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  5-10 Jr. Cameron Daniels chipped in with nine points.

Newport,13,18,11,17,59

University Heights Academy,17,27,25,16,85

Newport (59) – McGuire 7, White 5, Harding 15, Miller 21, Davis 0, Daniels 9, Sanders 2.

University Heights Academy (85) – Hollowell 13, McGowan 14, Wood 0, Crump 15, Tandy 29, Quarles 6, Brown 2, McGee 6.

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

2018JRCBCBC

Jim Rose Central Bank Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Central Hardin vs. Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

December 29, 2018

Central Hardin coach Matt Nickell started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Chase Elmore, 6-4 Jr. Gavin George, 6-8 Sr. Jacob Hobbs, 5-10 Jr. Deonco Wilkerson, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Kisselbaugh.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 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.

Lexington Christian Academy connected on 14 three point baskets and outscored Central Hardin 23-12 in the second quarter on their way to a 69-58 victory.  The score was tied twice and there were seven lead changes in the game.  LCA shot 50% from the field including 14 of 30 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Central Hardin turnovers.  Central Hardin shot 47.1% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on two of two free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LCA turnovers.

Will Hacker led LCA with 28 points including eight three point baskets and four rebounds.  Pearce Dalton added 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.  Kyle Rode recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.

Jacob Hobbs led Central Hardin with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and four steals.  Jack Kisselbaugh added 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Deonco Wilkerson also scored 11 points.  Chase Elmore chipped in with nine points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Central Hardin,22,12,6,18,58

Lexington Christian Academy,16,23,13,17,69

Central Hardin (58) – Elmore 9, George 8, Hobbs 15, Wilkerson 11, Kisselbaugh 11, Hay 2, Nelson 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (69) – Hacker 28, Johnson 4, Rode 12, Brown 2, Dalton 17, Harrison 3, Walton 3.

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

2018COMBC

City of Middletown Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Lafayette vs. Central

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

December 29, 2018

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Javen Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Evan Dreux, 6-9 Jr. Ray Surratt, 5-5 So. Daniel Kinley, and 5-8 Sr. Caleb True.  Central coach Doug Bibby countered with 6-0 Jr. Dejuan Parks, 5-10 So. Devin Perry, 6-0 Jr. Jeremiah Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Josh Watkins, and 5-7 Sr. Eric Rice.

Lafayette trailed 36-30 at halftime but they outscored Central 27-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 77-66 victory.  Lafayette shot 51.9% from the field including six of 23 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Central turnovers.  Central shot 41.8% from the field including 14 of 31 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Caleb True led Lafayette with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and three steals.  Ray Surratt added 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Daniel Kinley recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.  Evan Dreux added 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

5-10 So. Shane Bibby led Central with 15 points on five three point baskets.  Eric Rice added 14 points and five rebounds.  Josh Watkins recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and three steals.

Lafayette,13,17,27,20,77

Central,18,18,8,22,66

Lafayette (77) – Hardin 5, Dreux 12, Surratt 18, Kinley 13, True 23, Stepp 2, McCoy 4.

Central (66) – Parks 2, Perry 7, Johnson 0, Watkins 13, Rice 14, Bibby 15, Thomas 4, Goodall 2, Beasom 9.

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

2018GHCGGC

12^th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Girls) (Championship)

Rockcastle County vs. Floyd Central

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2018

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Casey Coleman, 5-7 Sr. Emma Bullens, 5-11 Jr. Mackenzie Himes, 5-4 Jr. Shelby Newland, and 5-6 Sr. Kassi Lay.  Floyd Central coach Justin Triplett countered with 5-10 So. Katie Moore, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Preston, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Moore, 5-2 So. Brooke Stumbo, and 5-5 8^th Grader Abby Maggard.

Floyd Central defeated Rockcastle County 57-54 to capture the championship.  Floyd Central shot 45.8% from the field including one of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 Rockcastle County turnovers.  Rockcastle County shot 33.3% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rockets connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Floyd Central turnovers.

Katie Moore led Floyd Central with 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  5-10 Fr. Grace Martin added 13 points and 12 rebounds.  Kaylee Moore recorded 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. 

Shelby Newland led Rockcastle County with 12 points and three assists.  Casey Coleman added 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, five blocked shots, and three steals.  5-11 8^th Grader Hallie Jones pulled 10 rebounds.

Rockcastle County,9,11,16,18,54

Floyd Central,13,12,15,17,57

Rockcastle County (54) – Coleman 10, Bullens 4, Himes 5, Newland 12, Lay 0, Allen 2, Jones 8, McIntosh 6, King 3, Brown 4.

Floyd Central (57) – Katie Moore 21, Preston 6, Kaylee Moore 11, Stumbo 4, Maggard 0, Martin 13, Shannon 2.

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

2018GHCGC

12^th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Boys) (Championship)

Frankfort vs. Montgomery County

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 30, 2018

Frankfort coach Chris O’Bryan started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Chaz Austin, 5-11 Jr. Will O’Bryan, 6-6 Sr. John Tillman, 6-0 Sr. DaJuan Davis, and 6-2 Sr. Juanya Frank.  Montgomery County coach Matt Daniels countered with 6-4 Sr. Pharoah Davis, 6-1 Sr. Jonathan Kosier, 6-6 Sr. Will Cockrell, 5-11 Sr. Myron Ralls, and 6-1 Jr. Austin Eichenberger.

Frankfort raced out to a 23-14 first quarter lead on their way to a 79-63 victory over Montgomery County to earn the championship.  Frankfort shot 50% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 16 of 29 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers.  Montgomery County shot 36.2% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Frankfort turnovers.

Juanya Frank led Frankfort with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.  John Tillman added 19 points and 11 rebounds.  DaJuan Davis recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Austin Eichenberger led Montgomery County with 14 points including two three point baskets and three blocked shots.  Pharoah Davis added 13 points13 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Will Cockrell recorded nine points and three blocked shots.

Frankfort,23,15,17,24,79

Montgomery County,14,10,20,19,63

Frankfort (79) – Austin 9, O’Bryan 3, Tillman 19, Davis 19, Frank 22, Bush 3, Twombly 2, Blythe 2.

Montgomery County (63) – Davis 13, Kosier 8, Cockrell 9, Ralls 4, Eichenberger 14, Dyer 8, Harrison 5, Carroll 2.

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

2018CCRGC

Frankfort Toyota/Community Trust Hoop It Up Tournament (Championship)

Campbell County vs. Russell (Girls)

Franklin County

Frankfort, KY

December 22, 2018

Campbell County defeated Russell by a score of 53-41 to earn the championship.   Campbell County shot 45.9% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  They connected on 13 of 19 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds.  Russell shot 38.6% from the field including zero of four from beyond the arc.  They connected on seven of nine free throws and pulled down 22 rebounds.

5-3 Jr. Jalyn Jackson led Campbell County with 21 points including 21 points including three three point baskets and 10 of 12 free throws.  5-8 Fr. Kylie Koeninger added 12 points including two three point baskets.  5-6 Jr. Mallory Holbrook recorded 10 points and 5-10 Sr. Tamara Wells pulled down six rebounds.  Jalyn Jackson was named Tournament MVP.

6-0 So. Aubrey Hill led Russell with 15 points and 10 rebounds.  5-9 So. Kaeli Ross added 13 points and 6-0 Sr. Lakie Sanders recorded eight points and eight rebounds.

Campbell County (53) – Koeninger 12, Miller 4, Russell 2, Jackson 21, Turner 2, Wells 2, Holbrook 10.

Russell (41) – Steele 2, Ross 13, Blevins 2, Hill 15, Arthur 1, Sanders 8.

2018KOBC

2018 Chad Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass (Championship)

South Shore (Brooklyn NY) vs. Collins

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 23, 2018

South Shore (Brooklyn NY) coach Shawn Mark started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Phillips Joseph, 6-5 Sr. Femi Odukale, 6-9 Sr. Isaiah Richards, 6-2 Sr. Dwight Davis Jr., and 6-5 Sr. Kadary Richmond.  Collins coach Chris Gaither countered with 6-3 Jr. Marcellus Vail, 6-1 Sr. Colby Eades, 6-3 Sr. Dane Kidwell, 5-10 Jr. Tyson Turner, and 6-1 Jr. Dayvion McKnight.

Collins led 59-57 with approximately two minutes remaining on the clock but South Shore rallied for a 62-59 victory and the KOB championship.  Collins’ Marcellus Vail had a chance for a game tying three pointer with 10 seconds remaining but the shot would not fall ensuring the South Shore victory.  There were five lead changes and 11 ties in the game.

South Shore shot 54.3% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Vikings connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 14 Collins turnovers.  Collins shot 48.8% from the field including 12 of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Titans connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 South Shore turnovers.

Kadary Richmond led South Shore with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Dwight Davis Jr. added 15 points including two three point baskets.  Isaiah Richards recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Femi Odukale added eight points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Marcellus Vail led Collins with 22 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds.  Dayvion McKnight added 19 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, seven assists, and two blocked shots. 

South Shore,15,14,19,14,62

Collins,12,22,10,15,59

South Shore (62) – Joseph 7, Odukale 8, Richards 9, Davis Jr. 15, Richmond 16, May 5, Richvine 2.

Collins (59) – Vail 22, Eades 6, Kidwell 2, Turner 3, McKnight 19, Crittenden 5Edwards 2,

All-Tournament Team – Bob White Most Valuable Player Kadary Richmond (South Shore), Marcus Fitzgerald (Brentwood Academy), Randy Brady (Brentwood Academy), Ksuan Casey (Madisonville-North Hopkins), Ryan Boat (Evanston), KyKy Tandy (University Heights Academy), Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy), Dieonte Miles (Walton-Verona), David Johnson (Trinity), Walton Johnson Jr. (Ballard), Jacob Seawright (Spencer County), Isaiah Cozart (Madison Central), Dayvion McKnight (Collins), Marcellus Vail (Collins), Isaiah Richards (South Shore), and Femi Odukale (South Shore).

A special thanks to the KOB event website for their fabulous work on providing comprehensive coverage of this classic event.

2018HCHIBC

Butler vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay Holiday Invitational (Championship)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 22, 2018

Butler coach Kentreal Goodin started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Cameron Underwood, 5-9 Jr. Willard Minter, 6-1 Sr. DyShawn Brown, 5-8 Jr. Jadon Lamb, and 5-8 Sr. Maurice Tolley.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 6-3 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-6 Jr. Jackson Phillips, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 6-1 Jr. Marquis Mackey.

Henry Clay trailed 49-44 after three quarters but outscored Butler 20-8 in the final quarter to earn a 64-57 victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Henry Clay shot 47.9% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Butler turnovers.  Butler shot 37.5% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Bears connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers.

Harris Hawkins led Henry Clay with 18 points and 14 rebounds.  Marques Warrick added 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  5-11 Sr. Mayan White recorded 15 points on five three point baskets.

Willard Minter led Butler with 13 points including two three point baskets.  Maurice Tolley added 11 points.

Butler,11,20,18,8,57

Henry Clay,16,13,15,20,64

Butler (57) – Underwood 2, Minter 13, Brown 8, Lamb 2, Tolley 11, Chandler-Westbrooks 2, Dorsey 7, Taylor 3, Dozier 6, Jackson 3.

Henry Clay (64) – Hawkins 18, Warrick 17, Phillips 4, Jackson 2, Mackey 7, White 15, Hersey 1.

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

2018TBHCGC

2018 Traditional Bank Holiday Classic (Girls) (Championship)

Boyd County vs. Highlands

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 23, 2018

Boyd County coach Pete Fraley started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Emma Borders, 5-7 So. Harley Paynter, 5-8 Sr. Graci Borders, 5-3 Jr. Graci Opell, and 5-6 Sr. Savannah Wheeler.  Highlands coach Jaime Richey countered with 5-8 Sr. Zoie Barth, 5-7 Jr. Piper Macke, 5-10 So. Rory O’Hara, 5-4 Sr. Ashley Hayes, and 5-7 Sr. Chloe Jansen.

Boyd County captured the championship with a 61-59 victory over Highlands.  The game was close throughout with 10 lead changes and 11 ties.  Highland led 41-37 after three quarters but Boyd County rallied for the victory.  Savannah Wheeler and Harley Paynter had their typical big games and 5-8 So. Bailey Rucker hit four key free throws down the stretch.

Boyd County shot 37.5% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Highlands turnovers.  Highlands shot 47.7% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Bluebirds connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Boyd County turnovers.

Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 29 points including four three point baskets and six assists.  Wheeler was named Tourney MVP which concluded a sensational four game stretch in this tourney.  Harley Paynter added 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 

Zoie Barth led Highlands with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Piper Macke added 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Chloe Jansen recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Boyd County,13,15,9,24,61

Highlands,16,12,13,18,59

Boyd County (61) – E. Borders 0, Paynter 14, G. Borders 5, Opell 7, Wheeler 29, Rucker 4, Caldwell 2.

Highlands (59) – Barth 20, Macke 15, O’Hara 4, Hayes 6, Jansen 12, Nehus 2.

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

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.