2019GRCMERG

George Rogers Clark vs. MercyAcademy (Girls)

Queen of the Commonwealth Tournament

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

December 22, 2019

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Brianna Byars, 5-7 So.Trinity Gay, 5-10 So.Tyra Flowers, 5-7 Sr.Shelbi Wilson, and 5-7 Sr. Kennedy Igo.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-0 Sr. Paige Taylor, 5-11 Fr. Amy Thompson, 6-2 Sr. Taziah Jenks, 5-5 Sr. Hope Sivori, and 5-7 Sr. Sidney Shephard.

George Rogers Clark led 21-29 at halftime but Mercy Academy rallied in the second half to earn a 59-51 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Mercy Academy shot 30.2% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 23 of 35 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 GRC turnovers.  GRC shot 32.8% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on four of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Taziah Jenks led Mercy Academy with 27 points including 11 of 18 from the free throw line, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Hope Sivori added 21 points including three three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  Paige Taylor pulled down 11 rebounds.

Kennedy Igo led GRC with 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Brianna Byars added 11 points and 11 rebounds.  Tyra Flowers recorded seven points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

George Rogers Clark,10,21,10,10,51

MercyAcademy,16,13,15,15,59

George Rogers Clark (51) – B. Byars 11, Gay 5, Flowers 7, Wilson 7, Igo 18, C. Byars 2, Berry 1.

Mercy Academy (59) – Taylor 2, Thompson 3, Jenks 27, Sivori 21, Shephard 1, Price 5.

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

2019FCMERG

Franklin County vs. Mercy Academy (Girls)

Queen of the Commonwealth Tournament

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

December 21, 2019

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Jasmine Simpson, 5-4 Sr. Lakin Hamblin, 5-10 So. Patience Laster, 5-2 So. Nevaeh Carter, and 5- 6 Jr.Brooklynn Miles.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-0 Sr.Paige Taylor, 5-11 Fr. Amy Thompson, 6-2 Sr. Taziah Jenks, 5-5 Sr. Hope Sivori, and 5-7 Sr. Sidney Shephard.

Mercy Academy pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Franklin County by the score of 68-59. Mercy Academy shot 30% from the field including five of 22 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 25 of 32 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Franklin County shot 33% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 29 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.

Hope Sivori led Mercy Academy with 30 points including two three point baskets, 14 of 15 free throws, three rebounds, five assists, and five steals.  Amy Thompson added 13 points and nine rebounds.  Taziah Jenks recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots.

5-11 So. Jazmin Chambers led Franklin County with 16 points including eight of 16 free throws and two rebounds.  Patience Laster added 12 points including four of four free throws and 14 rebounds.  Brooklynn Miles recorded 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Nevaeh Carter pulled down 11 rebounds and dished out five assists.

Franklin County,14,17,12,16,59

Mercy Academy,17,13,15,23,68

Franklin County (59) – Simpson 8, Hamblin 6, Laster 12, Carter 2, Miles 10, Starks 5, Chambers 16.

Mercy Academy (68) – Taylor 0, Thompson 13, Jenks 11, Sivori 30, Shephard 0, Crippin 4, Price 8, Barnett 2.

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

2020HCFCG

Henry Clay vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

January 2, 2020

Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Lauren Thomas, 5-8 Fr. Alli Stone, 5-10 So. Kennedy Williams, 5-0 Sr.Taviona Sanford, and 5-3 Sr. Madison Cox.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-6 Sr. Jasmine Simpson, 5-4 Sr. Lakin Hamblin, 5-10 So. Patience Laster, 5-3 So. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Jr. Brooklynn Miles. 

Franklin County led 3021 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 61-34 victory over Henry Clay.  Franklin County shot 46.4% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 31.7% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Franklin County turnovers.

Patience Laster led Franklin County with 21 points and six rebounds.  Brooklynn Miles added 10 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.  Jasmine Simpson recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Neveah Carter chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Kennedy Williams led Henry Clay with nine points.  5-5 Jr. Ravion Jackson added six points.  Alli Stone recorded five points and five rebounds and Lauren Thomas pulled down seven rebounds.

Henry Clay,8,13,5,8,34

Franklin County,10,20,11,20,61

Henry Clay (34) – Thomas 1, Stone 5, Williams 9, Sanford 5, Cox 0, Metre 5, Hayslip 3, Jackson 6.

Franklin County (61) – Simpson 10, Hamblin 7, Laster 21, Carter 7, Miles 10, Chambers 4, Sutton 2.

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

2020MCGRCG

Madison Central vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls)

George Rogers Clark Middle School

Winchester, KY

January 2, 2020

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Raelynn Miller, 5-8 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-10 Fr. Brianna Byars, 5-7 So. Trinity Gay, 5-10 So. Tyra Flowers, 5-7 Sr. Shelbi Wilson, and 5-7 Sr. Kennedy Igo.

George Rogers Clark raced out to a 50-6 halftime lead on their way to a 61-23 victory.  George Rogers Clark recorded 28 steals, three blocked shots, and scored 35 points off 35 Madison Central turnovers.  George Rogers Clark shot 42.3% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and held a 19-8 advantage in bench points.  Madison Central shot 26.7% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 GRC turnovers.

Brianna Byars led George Rogers Clark with 12 points and five steals.  Tyra Flowers added 11 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and nine steals.  Trinity Gay recorded eight points.  Kennedy Igo chipped in with seven points and five steals.  5-8 7^th Grade Ciara Byars and 5-4 Jr.Erica Berry also scored seven points each.

Jekauri McKeithen led Madison Central with six points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Taleya Todd added six points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Madison Central,4,2,9,8,23

George Rogers Clark,28,22,3,8,61

Madison Central (23) – Miller 0, Todd 6, McKeithen 6, Eve Carter 3, Bierbaum 0, Strader 4, Hammitt 4.

George Rogers Clark (61) – B. Byars 12, Gay 8, Flowers 11, Wilson 4, Igo 7, C.Byars 7, Berry 7, Davis 3, Fryman 2.

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

2019WHMCG

Western Hills vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 31, 2019

Western Hills coach Brandon Muravchick started the following lineup: 5-4 Fr. Lauren McGaughey, 5-4 Sr. Maddie LeCompte, 5-5 Fr. Kiana Mitchell, 5-2 Sr. Kellen Kilgore, and 5-4 Jr. Audrey Butler.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Jr. Raelynn Miller, 5-8 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Western Hills led by 15 points early in the final quarter but had to survive a late rally to earn a 58-54 victory over Madison Central.  Madison Central had difficulties all day denying Western Hills penetration to the basket and the Lady Wolverines repeatedly got to the rim and was 20 of 25 from the free throw line.  Western Hills shot 40.5% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Wolverines pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 38.9% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Western Hills turnovers.

Maddie LeCompte led Western Hills with 21 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  LeCompte also reached the 1,000 points plateau in today’s game.  Lauren McGaughey added eight points and eight rebounds.  Kiana Mitchell recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Kellen Kilgore also scored eight points.

Brianna Bierbaum led Madison Central with 16 points including five three point baskets and four steals. Jekauri McKeithen added 14 points and nine rebounds.  Taleya Todd recorded 10 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Western Hills.9,14,17,18,58

Madison Central,6,14,8,26,54

Western Hills (58) – McGaughey 8, LeCompte 21, Mitchell 8, Kilgore 8, Butler 6, Way 4, Shropshire 3.

Madison Central (54) – Miller 2, Todd 10, McKeithen 14, Eve Carter 0, Bierbaum 16, Hammitt 6, Bri. Campbell 6.

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

2020TTUEKUM

Tennessee Tech University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 2, 2020

Tennessee  Tech University John Pelphrey started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr.Tujuatae Williams, 6-5 So. Jared Sherfield, 6-6 Jr. Larry Kuimi, 6-0 So. Jr. Clay, and 6-5 Sr. Darius Allen.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-2 Jr. Jacquess Hobbs, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.

Eastern Kentucky University raced out to a 49-30 halftime lead on their way to a 74-59 victory over Tennessee Tech University.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 50% from the field including 12 of 27 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down33 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Tennessee Tech turnovers.  Tennessee Tech shot 35.9% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored five points off 14 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

Tre King led a balanced Eastern Kentucky scoring attack with 15 points, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Ty Taylor added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.  6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank recorded 13 points 13 points including three three point baskets.  Jomaru Brown chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Michael Moreno added eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.  6-9 Sr. Lachlan Anderson recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Jacquess Hobbs dished out eight assists.

Darius Allen led Tennessee Tech University with 16 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals.  Jr. Clay added 11 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  6-4 So. Hunter Vick recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Tujautae Williams chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Tennessee Tech University,30,29,59

Eastern Kentucky University,49,25,74

Tennessee Tech University (59) – Williams 6, Sherfield 3, Kuimi 2, Clay 11, Allen 16, Vick 9, Davidson 4, Sylla 4, Wilkinson 4.

Eastern Kentucky University (74) – T. King 15, Taylor 13, Moreno 8, Hobbs 2, Brown 10, Cruickshank 13, Anderson 9, Hicks 4.

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

2020TTUEKUW

Tennessee Tech University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

January 2, 2020

Tennessee Tech University coach Kim Rosamond started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Anacia Wilkinson, 5-7 Sr. Akia Harris, 6-3 Jr. Mackenzie Coleman, 5-7 Jr. Kesha Brady, and 5-7 Jr. Jordan Brook.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 5-11 Jr. Bria Bass, 5-10 Fr. Maleaha Bell, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton, and 5-7 Jr. De’Ayra Davis.  (Teri Goodlett and Shay Solomon were suspended for tonight’s game).

Tennessee Tech raced out to a 19-7 first quarter and led by 23 points in the third quarter on their way to a 60-42 victory over Eastern Kentucky.  Tennessee Tech shot 32.8% from the field including eight of 30 from the three point line.  The Golden Eagles connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 22.2% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Tennessee Tech turnovers.

Kesha Brady led Tennessee Tech with 17 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Mackenzie Coleman added 12 points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots.  5-9 Fr. Maaliya Owens  recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Jordan Brock also scored nine points.  Akia Harris recorded seven points, eight rebounds, and five assists.  Anacia Wilkinson added five points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

D’Ayra Davis led Eastern Kentucky with nine points, three rebounds, and two assists.  Bria Bass added seven points and seven rebounds.  6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray recorded seven points.  6-1 Fr. Anysa Jordan added five points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Tennessee Tech University,19,13,17,11,60

Eastern Kentucky University,7,10,12,13,42

Tennessee Tech University (60) – Wilkinson 5, Harris 7, Coleman 12, Brady 17, Brock 9, Owens 9, Guinn 1.

Eastern Kentucky University (42) – Bass 7, Bell 0, Green 2, Stanton 4, Davis 9, Higgins 2, Hacker 3, Jordan 5, Mowbray 7, Kaifes 3.

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

2019CSEKUM

Charleston Southern vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer  Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

December 21, 2019

Charleston Southern coach Barclay Radebaugh started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Ty Jones, 6-4 Jr. Phlandrous Fleming Jr., 6-8 So.Duncan Lexander, 6-1 Jr. Deontaye Buskey, and 6-2 So. Dontrell Shuler.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-8 Jr. Darius Hicks, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-2 Jr. Jacquess Hobbs, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.

Charleston Southern defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 76-69.  Charleston Southern led by 16 in the second half but Eastern Kentucky rallied to narrow the margin.  The score was tied four times and there were six leas changes in the game.  Charleston Southern shot 56.3% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line.  The Buccaneers connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34.7% from the field including six of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Charleston Southern turnovers.

Phlandrous Fleming Jr. led Charleston Southern with 20 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and two blocked shots.  Dontrell Shuler added 15 points and eight rebounds.  Ty Jones recorded 13 points and five rebounds.  6-0 Fr. Travis Anderson chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets and five of five free throws.  Deontaye Buskey added 10 points including two three point baskets.

Ty Taylor led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Jomaru Brown added 15 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Charleston Southern,45,31,76

Eastern Kentucky University,33,36,69

Charleston Southern (76) – Jones 13, Fleming Jr. 20, Lexander 3, Buskey 10, Shuler 15, Anderson 13, Kormylo 2.

Eastern Kentucky University (69) – Hicks 2, Taylor 20, T. King 8, Hobbs 6, Brown 15, Moreno 14, Cruickshank 2, Balogun 2.

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

2019EKUECUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. East Carolina University (Men)

Williams Arena at Minges

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

December 28, 2019

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-2 Jr. Jacquess Hobbs, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.  East Carolina coach Joe Dooley countered with 6-7 So. Jayden Gardner, 6-6 Fr. Brandon Suggs, 7-0 Jr. Edra Luster, 6-1 So. Tremont Robinson-White, and 6-2 Jr. Tyrie Jackson.

Eastern Kentucky University led 39-32 at halftime but East Carolina rallied in the second half for an 82-74 victory over the Colonels.  East Carolina shot 46.7% from the field including eight of21 from the three point line. The Pirates connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35.6% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 22 East Carolina turnovers.

Jayden Gardner led East Carolina with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.  Tyrie Jackson added 16 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Tremont Robinson-White recorded 13 points, four assists, and five steals.  6-7 Jr. Bitumba Baruti added eight points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. 

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky University with 25 points including 12 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.  Tre King added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals.  Ty Taylor recorded 12 points including two three point baskets.  Michael Moreno chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,39,35,74

East Carolina University,32,50,82

Eastern Kentucky University (74) – T. King  18, Taylor 12, Moreno 11, Hobbs 0, Brown 25, Hicks 5, Cruickshank 3.

East Carolina University (82) – Gardner 25, Suggs 1, Luster 0, Robinson-White 13, Jackson 16, Baruti 8, Coleman 8, Newton 5, Miles 6.

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

2019FBTRMA6AC

Trinity vs. Male
Class 6A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field
Lexington, KY
December 8, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Trinity pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Male by a score of 28-6 to claim the championship and avenge a regular season loss to Male.  Trinity improves to 13-2 for the season while Male suffered their first loss and finishes at 14-1.  Trinity recorded 19 first downs and 427 yards of total offense.  The Shamrocks were penalized 10 times for 81 yards and lost a fumble.  Male recorded eight first downs and 150 yards of total offense.  They were penalized four times for 36 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Brad West was named MVP and led Trinity’s ground game with 189 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.  Armon Tucker carried the ball 14 times for 46 yards.  Nathan McElroy completed 11 of 15 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.  Armon Tucker caught five passes for 35 yards.  Ryan Miller added two receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown.  Kaelin Racculia recorded one catch for 23 yards and a touchdown.  Kyle Feger led the defense with six solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Alton Jefferson added five solo and one assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 21 yards.  Aiden McKinley recovered a fumble and Jaden Rhodes intercepted a pass.  Brandon Stearman intercepted a pass he returned 13 yards for a touchdown.

Jaylin Bross led Male’s ground game with 46 yards on 13 carries.  Quant. Wright carried the ball five times for 20 yards.  Elijah Parish completed six of 19 passes for 108 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.  VJ Anthony caught two passes for 51 yards and a touchdown.  Izay. Cummings added two receptions for 44 yards.  Vincel Anthony returned three kickoffs for 84 yards with a long return of 45 yards and returned one punt for 10 yards.  Joe Kuerzi led the defense with six solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.  Selah Brown added five solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards and recovered a fumble he returned 28 yards.  Nicholas Coates recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Judah Ford chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats and the KHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for today’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.