2019K2ABC

Kentucky Inaugural 2A Boys Championship

John Hardin vs. Knox Central

Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 20, 2019

John Hardin went on a 31-13 run in the second quarter to take control on their way to an 83-60 victory and the championship and remain undefeated on the season. John Hardin shot 63.5% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on six of 12 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds.  Knox Central shot 41.2% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 20 free throws and pulled down 22 rebounds.

6-5 Jr. Alex Matthews led John Hardin with 22 points and nine rebounds.  6-0 Sr. Jachai Walker added 17 points including five three point baskets and nine assists.  6-9 Jr. Preston Murrell recorded 14 points and six rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Aaron Scott chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  6-2 Jr. Trevon Harris added nine points and eight rebounds.  Alex Matthews was named Tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament Team by teammates Jachai Walker, Preston Murrell, and Aaron Scott.

5-10 Sr. Dane Imel led Knox Central with 21 points and five rebounds.  6-2 Sr. Jaylen Adams added 13 points including seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists.  6-6 Sr. Nick Martin recorded 12 points.  Dane Imel, Jaylen Adams, and Nick Martin were all named to the All-Tournament Team.

John Hardin,21,31,16,15,83

Knox Central,13,13,17,17,60

John Hardin (83) – Matthews 22, Walker 17, Murrell 14, A. Scott 12, Harris 9, Tyus 5, Davis 2, Johnson 2.

Knox Central (60) – Imel 21, Adams 13, Martin 12, Patterson 5, Turner 5, Eliott 4.

2019K2AGC

Kentucky Inaugural 2A Girls Championship

Scott vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 20, 2019

Christian Academy of Louisville went on an 8-2 run in the final 1:17 of the game to earn a 49-40 victory over Scott to earn the inaugural championship of this event.  CAL shot 34.7% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Centurions connected on 10 of 15 free throws and pulled down 28 rebounds.  Scott shot 27.3% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws and pulled down 37 rebounds. 

5-10 Jr. Shelby Calhoun led CAL with 13 points and 10 rebounds.  6-2 Sr. Arina Khlopkova added 13 points and six rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Sarah McDonald and 5-8 Jr. Mia Beam recorded nine and eight points respectively.  5-7 Fr. Jayla McClure added six points and seven rebounds.  Shelby Calhoun was named Tournament MVP and was joined on the all-tournament team by teammates Mia Beam, Jayla McClure, and Arina Khlopkova.

5-10 So. Mya Meredith led Scott with 19 points including seven of eight free throws and 12 rebounds.  5-9 So. Sofia Allen added nine points and eight rebounds.  5-6 Sr. Emma Profitt recorded four points and eight rebounds.  Mya Meredith, Sofia Allen, and Summer Secrist were named to the all-tournament team.

Scott,10.13.8.9.40

Christian Academy of Louisville,17,8,11,13,49

Scott (40) – Meredith 19, Allen 9, Secrist 6, Profitt 4, Kallmeyer 2.

Christian Academy of Louisville (49) – Calhoun 13, Khlopkova 13, McDonald 9, Beam 8, McClure 6.

2019MCECG

Madison Central vs. Estill County (Girls)

Estill County High School

Irvine, KY

January 31, 2019

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell, and 5-6 Sr. Madison Barnard.  Estill County coach Ruth Hughes countered with 5-7 Fr. Mia Hale, 5-7 Fr. Hannah Baker, 5-7 Sr. Amelia Farmer, 5-4 Sr. Kiely Flynn, and 5-4 Sr. Meagan Bellamy.

Madison Central led 45-19 after three quarters but had to survive a 29-9 deficit in the final quarter to earn a 54-48 victory over Estill County.  Madison Central shot 40.8% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 30 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Estill County turnovers.  Estill County shot 22.7% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Engineers connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 22 points, 18 rebounds, and three assists.  McKeithen was 10 of 16 from the field and two of four from the free throw line.  Taleya Todd added 17 points and four steals.  Logan Hudson recorded six points and 13 rebounds.  Madison Barnard pulled down five rebounds and dished out six assists. 

Meagan Bellamy led Estill County with 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Mia Hale added 13 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  5-6 8^th Grade Haley Angel recorded six points and six rebounds.  Amelia Farmer chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

Madison Central,9,16,20,9,54

Estill County,2,9,8,29,48

Madison Central (54) – McKeithen 22, Todd 17, Hudson 6, Powell 5, Barnard 1, Parks 1, Bierbaum 2.

Estill County (48) – Hale 13, Baker 0, Farmer 5, Flynn 4, Bellamy 16, Riddell 4, Angel 6.

A special thanks to Glenn Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2019AACBC

2019 Kentucky All “A” Classic Boys Championship

University Heights vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 27, 2019

University Heights coach Grant Shouse started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Drew McGowan, 5-9 So. DJ Quarles, 6-4 Sr. Taquan Hollowell, 5-9 So. William Bryan, and 6-1 Sr. KyKy Tandy.  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.

University Heights pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 52-40.  The score was tied five times and there were five lead changes in the game.  University Heights shot 47.5% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Blazers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 36.2% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 University Heights turnovers.

Drew McGowan led University Heights with 15 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  KyKy Tandy added 14 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  Taquan Hollowell recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  DJ Quarles dished out six assists.

Kyle Rode led Lexington Christian Academy with 20 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Baylor Brown added 12 points including two three point baskets and three steals.

University Heights, 13,14,12,13,52

Lexington Christian Academy,13,10,12,5,40

University Heights (52) – McGowan 15, Quarles 5, Hollowell 14, Bryan 4, Tandy 14.

Lexington Christian Academy (40) – Hacker 0, Johnson 0, Rode 20, Brown 12, Dalton 1, Greer 2, Walton 2, Abrahamson 3.

All-Tournament Team – William Bryan (University Heights), Pearce Dalton (Lexington Christian Academy), Connor Guthrie (Mayfield), Will Hacker (Lexington Christian Academy), Tajh Harding (Newport), Taquan Hollowell (University Heights), Drew McGowan (University Heights), Dieonte Miles (Walton-Verona), Kameron Pardee (Walton-Verona), Cody Potter (Shelby Valley), Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy), Cameron Worrix (Shelby Valley), and MVP KyKy Tandy (University Heights).

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2019AACGC

2019 Kentucky All “A” Classic Girls Championship

Walton-Verona vs. Owensboro Catholic (Girls)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 27, 2019

Walton-Verona coach Mark Clinkenbeard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Brooke Perry, 5-8 Jr. Emma Strunk, 5-11 Jr. Emma Gutman, 5-2 So. Haylee Neeley, and 5-6 Jr. Addisyn Michael.  Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 6-0 Jr. Hannah McKay, 5-11 Sr. Madelyn Lyon, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Clemens, 5-8 Jr. Spencer Harvey, and 6-1 Sr. MacKenzie Keelin.

Walton-Verona raced out to a 12 point lead midway through the second quarter but Owensboro Catholic’s size and length finally prevailed in a 44-40 victory over the Lady Bearcats.  The score was tied three times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Owensboro Catholic shot 40% from the field including three of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Aces connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Walton-Verona turnovers.  Walton-Verona shot 40.5% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bearcats connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

MacKenzie Keelin led a tall and talented Owensboro Catholic group with 11 points and four rebounds.  Hannah McKay added 10 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  5-9 Jr. Isabella Henning came off the bench to score eight points including six of eight free throws and three steals.  Spencer Harvey recorded seven points and five rebounds.  Sarah Clemens and Madelyn Lyon each blocked two shots and Clemens pulled down six rebounds.

Haylee Neeley led Walton-Verona with 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, and only two turnovers despite constant defensive pressure.  Emma Strunk added 11 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.  Brooke Perry recorded eight points and six rebounds and Emma Gutman added six points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Walton-Verona,11,12,7,10,40

Owensboro Catholic,7,9,13,15,44

Walton-Verona (40) – Perry 8, Strunk 11, Gutman 6, Neeley 11, Michael 4.

Owensboro Catholic (44) – McKay 10, Lyon 5, Clemens 3, Harvey 7, Keelin 11, Henning 8.

All-Tournament Team –Hannah Bear (West Carter), Adrienne Beggs (Berea), Sarah Clemens (Owensboro Catholic), Olivia Crigler (Covington Holy Cross), Parker Greer (Murray), MacKenzie Keelin (Owensboro Catholic), Madelyn Lyon (Owensboro Catholic), Haylee Neeley (Walton-Verona), Brooke Perry (Walton-Verona), Allie Stone (West Carter), Emma Strunk (Walton-Verona), Sidney Thomas (Covington Holy Cross), and MVP Hannah McKay (Owensboro Catholic).

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for the entire tournament.

2019SOMLCAG

Somerset vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

January 29, 2019

Somerset coach Bobby Bowling started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Lauren Foutch, 5-7 So. Madison Garland, 6-0 8^th Grade Payton Acey, 5-1 So. Addi Bowling, and 5-7 8^th Grade Grace Bruner.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Haley Lee countered with 5-9 Sr. Grace Combs. 5-7 Sr. Brooke Allison, 5-9 Sr. Malinda Lemons, 5-4 8^th Grade Addy Buckler, and 5-5 Jr. Jaylin McClanahan.

Somerset defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 60-48.  Somerset shot 51.9% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line.  The Briarjumpers connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 LCA turnovers.  Lexington Christian Academy shot 31.3% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Somerset turnovers.

6-1 Fr. Rachel Presley led Somerset with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Presley was 16 of 19 from the field and one of four from the free throw line.  Grace Bruner added 13 points and three assists.  Addi Bowling recorded eight points, seven assists, and two steals.

Grace Combs led LCA with 22 points including 11 of 12 free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  5-6 Fr. Sophia Gabbert 10 points including two three point baskets.  Jaylin McClanahan recorded eight points, six rebounds, and two assists.  5-9 So. Gracie Royalty added six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Somerset,11,19,14,16,60

Lexington Christian Academy,6,10,8,24,48

Somerset (60) – Foutch 4, Garland 0, Acey 0, Bowling 8, G. Bruner 13, Holt 2, Presley 33.

Lexington Christian Academy (48) – Combs 22, Allison 0, Lemons 0, A. Buckler 0, McClanahan 8, Gabbert 10, Royalty 6, M. Buckler 2.

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

2019BUTMERG

Butler vs. Mercy Academy (Girls)

Mercy Academy

Louisville, KY

January 18, 2019

Butler outscored Mercy Academy 21-13 in the third quarter on their way to a 62-57 victory.  Butler shot 43.5% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line.  The Bearettes connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Mercy Academy shot 38.5% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Butler turnovers.

5-2 Sr. Jabriel Kelly led Butler with 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws and three rebounds.  5-6 Sr. Jaida Wiggins added 13 points including three three point baskets.  5-10 So. Tiarra East recorded eight points and six rebounds.

5-5 Jr. Hope Sivori led Mercy Academy with 16 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  6-0 Jr. Paige Taylor added 14 points and five rebounds.  6-1 Jr. TaZiah Jenks recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Butler,13,10,21,18,62

Mercy Academy,13,8,13,23,57

Butler (62) – Kelly 18, East 8, White 6, Shellburne 6, Wiggins 13, Elder 5, Wright 6.

Mercy Academy (57) – Shorter 3, Jenks 10, Shepard 4, Sivori 16, Berger 8, Taylor 14, Breedlove 2.

A special thanks to Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2019HCMCB

Henry Clay vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 29, 2019

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup:  6-1 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-0 Jr. Marquis Mackey, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-10 Sr. Scott Hersey, and 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 So. Kole Brown, 6-1 So. Braeden Ray, 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Deion Cox, and 5-10 Sr. Quaez. Charlton.

Madison Central raced out to a 12-2 first quarter lead but Henry Clay rallied to defeat Madison Central 78-73 in overtime.  The score was tied six times and there were 11 lead changes in the game.  Henry Clay held a commanding 26-10 advantage in second chance points.  Henry Clay shot 40.9% from the field including eight of 27 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 56.9% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off five Henry Clay turnovers.

Marques Warrick led Henry Clay with 20 points including four three point baskets and eight rebounds.  5-11 Sr. Mayan White added 18 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Harris Hawkins recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds.  Keaston Brown chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.  5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson added nine points on nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Isaiah Cozart led Madison Central with 26 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and five blocked shots.  Quaez. Charlton added 25 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Braeden Ray chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds.

Henry Clay,15,22,20,12,9,78

Madison Central,18,17,20,14,4,73

Henry Clay (78) – Warrick 20, Mackey 2, Hawkins 17, Hersey 0, Brown 12, Jackson 9, White 18.

Madison Central (73) – Brown 9, Ray 9, Cozart 26, Cox 4, Charlton 25.

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

2019MCTCG

Madison Central vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY
January 29, 2019

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell, and 5-6 Sr. Madison Barnard.  Tates Creek coach Matt Yates countered with 5-8 Jr. Yasmeen Shalash, 5-8 Fr. Caty Armishaw, 5-7 Jr. Lateya Wilson, 5-2 Fr. Alisce Lyvers, and 5-2 Sr. Kiara Jackson.

Madison Central outscored Tates Creek 17-10 in the third quarter on their way to a 56-50 victory over Tates Creek.  There were four ties and eight lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 37% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 22 Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 36% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Commodores connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 22 Madison Central turnovers.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  McKeithen was nine of 14 from the field and nine of 11 from the free throw line.  Kelsey Powell added nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Madison Barnard recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two assists.  Taleya Todd added eight points and three rebounds.

5-2 Fr. Jada McDonald led Tates Creek with 17 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Kiara Jackson added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Yasmeen Shalash chipped in with eight points and four rebounds.  Alisce Lyvers recorded six points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Madison Central,6,13,17,20,56

Tates Creek,9,11,10,20,50

Madison Central (56) – McKeithen 27, Todd 8, Hudson 3, Powell 9, Barnard 9.

Tates Creek (50) – Shalash 8, Armishaw 2, Wilson 0, Lyvers 6, Jackson 12, McDonald 17, Kanatzar 5.

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

2019TRINHCB

Trinity vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

January 22, 2019

Trinity coach Mike Szabo started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. David Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Jamil Hardaway, 6-4 Sr. Stan Turnier, 5-8 Sr. Kolton Rice, and 6-0 Sr. Kamari Kenemore.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-0 Jr. Marquis Mackey, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-10 Sr. Scott Hersey, and 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown.

Harris Hawkins connected on a three point basket with 1:20 left in the game to give Henry Clay the lead for good in a 52-50 victory over the #2 team in the state Trinity.  Trinity held six point leads on two occasions bur Henry Clay rallied for the win.  There were three ties and nine lead changes in the game.

Henry Clay shot 42.2% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off 11 Trinity turnovers.  Trinity shot 47.6% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Shamrocks connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers.

Keaston Brown led Henry Clay with 18 points and four rebounds.  Harris Hawkins added 16 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Marques Warrick recorded 10 points.

Stan Turnier led Trinity with 11 points including three three point baskets.  David Johnson added 10 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Jamil Hardaway also scored 10 points.

Trinity,22,28,50

Henry Clay,18,34,52

Trinity (50) – Johnson 10, Hardaway 10, Turnier 11, Rice 4, Kenemore 5, Hodge 5, Franklin 3, Stahlman 2.

Henry Clay (52) – Warrick 10, Mackey 0, Hawkins 16, Hersey 0, Brown 18, White 6, Jackson 2.

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