2020SHARYLG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Ryle (Girls)

Ryle High School

Union, KY

January 17, 2020

Sacred Heart Academy Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Sr. Destinee Marshall, 6-0 Sr. Kristen Clemons, 5-5 Sr. Erin Toller, and 5-6 Fr. Triniti Ralston.  Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-11 Sr. Maddie Scherr, 5-9 Jr. Brie Crittendon, 5-10 Fr. Abby Holtman, 5-7 Sr. Jaiden Douthit, and 5-8 Sr. Jayden Crist.

Sacred Heart Academy outscored Ryle 23-10 in the second quarter on their way to an 83-61 victory over the Lady Raiders.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Sacred Heart shot 50.9% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Ryle turnovers.  Ryle shot 32.9% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Raiders connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Erin Toller led Sacred Heart Academy with 27 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Destinee Marshall added 23 points including three three point basket, six of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals.  Kristen Clemons recorded 19 points including seven of eight free throws, 18 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Maddie Scherr led Ryle with 27 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Brie Crittendon added 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,23,18, 23,83

Ryle,19,10,11,21,61

Sacred Heart Academy (83) – Gilvin 0, Marshall 23, Clemons 19, Toller 27, Ralston 2, Birk 3, Kaufman 5, Shafer 2, Wolff 2.

Ryle (61) – Scherr 27, Crittendon 16, Holtman 0, Douthit 7, Crist 0, Eubank 7, Baker 4.

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

2020BCJHB

Bourbon County vs. John Hardin (Boys)

Kentucky 2A Championship

The Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 19, 2020

Bourbon County coach Lamont Campbell started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Koko Lukonga, 6-4 Jr. Jack Huckabay, 6-7 Sr. Brycen Collins, 5-9 Sr. Nakyir Joyce, and 6-1 Sr. Amirion Joyce.  John Hardin coach Jared McCurry countered with 6-6 Sr. Alex Matthews, 6-4 Sr, Trevon Harris, 6-9 Sr. Preston Murrell, 5-6 Sr. Tavente Stone, and 5-9 So. Devon Rogers.

John Hardin outscored Bourbon County 23-11 in the third quarter on their way to a 73-53 victory over Bourbon County.  John Hardin shot 44.9% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 24 of 31 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 31.5% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 John Hardin turnovers,

Preston Murrell led John Hardin with 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Alex Matthews added 16 points including eight of eight free throws and eight rebounds.  5-10 So. Jalen Tyus recorded 15 points including four three point baskets.  Tavente Stone chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.  Trevon Harris added four points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Preston Murrell, Devon Rogers, Trevon Harris, and MVP Alex Matthews were named to the All Tournament Team.

Amirion Joyce led Bourbon County with 17 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, and five steals.  Brycen Collins added 15 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Nakyir Joyce, Nathan Mack, and Brycen Collins were named to the All Tournament Team.

Bourbon County,13,11,11,18,53

John Hardin,10,17,23,23,73

Bourbon County (53) – Lukonga 2, Huckabay 3, Collins 15, Nakyir Joyce 3, A. Joyce 17, Nakwan Joyce 4, Mack 5, Faulkner 2, Ezel 2.

John Hardin (73) – Matthews 16, Harris 4, Murrell 18, Stone 10, Rogers 6, Tyus 15, Montgomery 4.

A special thanks to the 2A Staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2020CALMCG

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Mercer County (Girls)

Kentucky 2A Championship

The Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 19, 2020

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Cameron Pridemore started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Shelby Calhoun, 5-9 Jr. Alexa Breedlove, 6-0 Jr. Sydney Racque, 5-7 So. Jaya McClure, and 5-8 Sr. Mia Beam.  Mercer County coach Hayley Spivey countered with 5-9 Fr. Timberlynn Yeast, 5-6 So. Love Mays, 5-10 Sr. Channing Lewis, 5-4 Jr. Stevie Shephard, and 5-6 Fr. Anna Kate Drakeford.

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Mercer County by a score of 61-55 to earn the championship.  CAL shot 42.6% from the field including one of eight from the three point line.  The Centurions connected on 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Mercer County turnovers.  Mercer County shot 32.1% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Titans connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored two points off four CAL turnovers.

Shelby Calhoun led CAL with 20 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocked shots.  Jaya McClure added 13 points and six rebounds.  Sydney Racque recorded 11 points and five rebounds.  Mia Beam also scored 11 points.  Sydney Racque, Mia Beam, Jaya McClure and MVP Shelby Calhoun were named to the All Tournament Team.

Love Mays led Mercer County with 18 points and seven rebounds.  Channing Lewis added 13 points and four rebounds.  Anna Kate Drakeford recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Timberlynn Yeast added 11 points including five of five free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Love Mays, Channing Lewis, and Timberlynn Yeast were named to the All Tournament Team.

Christian Academy of Louisville,16,8,21,16,61

Mercer County,12,8,19,16,55

Christian Academy of Louisville (61) – Calhoun 20, Breedlove 2, Racque 11, McClure 13, Beam 11, Embry 4.

Mercer County (55) – Yeast 11, Mays 18, Lewis 13, Shephard 0. Drakeford 11, Tharp 2.

A special thanks to the 2A Staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2020SVPABO

Shelby Valley vs. Paintsville (Boys)

15^th Region All ‘A’ Classic Championship

Appalachian Wireless Arena

Pikeville, KY

January 19, 2020

Shelby Valley coach Jim Hicks started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Cody Potter, 6-0 Jr. Zack Johnson, 6-3 So .Elijah Sykes, 5-7 Jr. Kelan Worrix, and 6-0 Jr. Kaden Robinson.  Paintsville coach Landon Slone countered with 6-5 So. Colby Fugate, 6-2 Jr. Ryan Gibson, 6-4 Sr. Nick Keaton, 6-1 Jr. Braxton Tharp, and 6-2 So. Baron Ratliff.

Paintsville rallied from a 13 point deficit in the second half to earn a 57-55 victory over Shelby Valley.  Paintsville shot 48.6% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers.  Shelby Valley shot 35.7% from the field including eight of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

Colby Fugate led Paintsville with 34 points including four three point baskets, six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals.  Braxton Tharp added eight points and three assists.  Nick Keaton recorded six points and 10 rebounds.

Cody Potter led Shelby Valley with 34 points including six three point baskets, 10 of 11 free throws and seven rebounds.  Elijah Sykes added nine points and six rebounds.  Kelan Worrix recorded three points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Shelby Valley,15,14,11,15,55

Paintsville,5,14,21,17,57

Shelby Valley (55) – Potter 34, Johnson 4, Elijah Sykes 9, Worrix 3, Robinson 5.

Paintsville (57) – Fugate 34, Gibson 4, Keaton 6, Tharp 8, Ratliff 3, Castle 2.

2020FRANKLCAB

Frankfort vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

11^th Region All ‘A’ Classic (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

January 18, 2020

Frankfort coach Chris O’Bryan started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Chaz Austin, 5-11 Sr. Will O’Bryan, 6-5 So. Jackson Twombly, 5-8 So. Jordan Blythe, and 5-8 Jr. Charles Ellis.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-2 Sr. Jacob Goins, 6-2 Sr. Zeke Grier, 6-2 Sr. Aaron Abrahamson, 6-0 Sr. Chase Widmer, and 6-1 So. Tanner Walton. 

Frankfort utilized a deliberate style of offense and got a last second basket by Chaz Austin to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 41-39.  LCA had the ball with the clock running down but turned the ball over with seven seconds remaining on the clock setting the stage for Austin’s heroics.  The score was tied nine times and there were 12 lead changes in the game.

Frankfort shot 29.3% from the field including four of 24 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 42.5% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Frankfort turnovers.

Jackson Twombly led Frankfort with 18 points including 10 of 11 free throws and eight rebounds.  Will O’Bryan added nine points and four rebounds.  Chaz Austin recorded eight points and eight rebounds.

Tanner Walton led Lexington Christian Academy with 16 points.  Zeke Grier added 14 points including two three point baskets.

Frankfort,4,13,12,12,41

Lexington Christian Academy,6,10,11,12,39

Frankfort (41) – Austin 8, W. O’Bryan 9, Twombly 18, Blythe 2, Ellis 0, Miklavic 2, N. O’Bryan 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (39) – Goins 2, Grier 14, Abrahamson 3, Widmer 2, Walton 16, Dollus 2.

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

2020LCABG

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Berea (Girls)

11^th Region All ‘A’ Classic (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY

January 18, 2020

Lexington Christian Academy coach Haley Lee started the following lineup:  5-9 Jr. Gracie Royalty, 5-9 Sr. Mackenzie Buckler, 6-0 Jr. Emilie Teall, 5-6 So. Jaden Kenney, and 5-6 So. Sophia Gabbert.  Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 6-0 So. Madison Howell, 5-9 Fr. Chesney Lovins, 6-0 So. Mackenzie Howell, 5-0 So. Isis Rodgers, and 5-7 Fr. Abigail Beard.

Lexington Christian Academy raced out to an 11-3 first quarter lead over Berea but the Lady Pirates rallied for a 35-31 victory.  The score was tied twice and there were four lead changes in the game.  Berea shot 31% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Lady Pirates connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 38.2% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Berea turnovers.

Madison Howell led Berea with 11 points including seven of eight free throws and five rebounds.  Mackenzie Howell added eight points, four rebounds, and two steals.  5-0 Fr. Maddy King recorded seven points and Abigail Beard pulled down seven rebounds.

Emilie Teall led Lexington Christian Academy with eight points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Gracie Royalty added eight points and five rebounds.  Mackenzie Buckler recorded seven points, two assists, and two steals.

Lexington Christian Academy,11,5,7,8,31

Berea,3,10,9,13,35

Lexington Christian Academy (31) – Royalty 8, Buckler 7, Teall 8, Kenney 3, Gabbert 5.

Berea (35) – Mad. Howell 11, Lovins 2, Mac. Howell 8, Rodgers 4, Beard 3, King 7.

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

2020GCMSB

Garrard County vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

January 17, 2020

Garrard County coach Ryan Young started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Brayden Sebastian, 6-1 Jr. Hudson Cornett, 6-1 Jr. Brandon Brooks, 5-4 8^th Grade Montavin Quisenberry, and 6-0 Sr. Trevor Holman.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-2 Sr. Jonah Wooten, 6-1 Sr. Chad Fugate, 6-4 So. Nate Turner, 5-4 Sr. Colby Sebastian, and 5-11 Sr. Hunter Buchanan.

Madison Southern defeated Garrard County by the score of 80-59.  Madison Southern shot 52.7% from the field including 10 of 29 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 18 Garrard County.  Garrard County shot 40.8% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Lions connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Madison Southern turnovers.

Chad Fugate led Madison Southern with 26 points including five three point baskets.  Fugate also joined the 1,000 point club at the 7:30 point in the third quarter and finished the game with 1,010 points for his career.  Nate Turner added 14 points.  6-0 Sr. Samuel Lee recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Hunter Buchanan chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

Brayden Sebastian led Garrard County with 24 points including two three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Sebastian scored all his points in the second half.  Brandon Brooks added 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Hudson Cornett recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Garrard County,12,10,18,19,59

Madison Southern,13,20,20,27,80

Garrard County (59) – Sebastian 24, Cornett 11, Brooks 12, Quisenberry1, Holman 1, M. Wall 2, Allen 1, E. Wall 7.

Madison Southern (80) – Wooten 9, Fugate 26, Turner 14, Sebastian 6, Buchanan 9, Johnson 1, Smith 1, Adams 3,Lee 11.

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

2020MCCCG

Madison Central vs. Clay County (Girls)

Clay County High School

Manchester, KY

January 18, 2020

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Raelynn Miller, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.  Clay County coach James Burchell countered with 5-9 Sr. Kaylee Mathis, 5-9 Jr.Allie Phillips, 6-1 Jr. Alexis Lewis, 5-4 Jr. Taylor Asher, and 5-7 So. Courtney Jones.

The 1989 Girls State High School Champions Clay Tigers were honored before the game on their 30^th anniversary of their championship.  Coach Donnie Gray was the moderator and held the crowd spell bound with his often emotional, often humorous, and always entertaining account of the season and the championship run.  Clay County had to beat #6 Henry Clay, #8 Oldham County, #1 Manual , and finally defeated Clark County in a triple overtime grueling contest.  This was accomplished with Tourney MVP Kim Jones and All Tournament selection Susan Feltner fouling out of the game.  Coach Gray made the comments, they were not fast, could not jump, could not shoot but that they played together and played for each other and got along with each other and he also stated he never had a problem with the parents on this team.  The speech ended with Coach Gray asking the emotional crowd to stand and give this team one last standing ovation.  A lot of thoughts went through my mind as I have done stats for Madison Central for several years, known and considered Coach James Burchell who was an assistant on that team  a friend I have known for many years and have seen Kaylee Mathis grow up on a basketball floor.  This was one of those special moments I treasure and will never forget on the basketball court.

Clay County took an early lead, survived a Madison Central rally and pulled away late for a 55-42 victory.  Madison Central pulled to within four; 46-42 with 3:03 to go in the game when they lost Taleya Todd who had scored 19 points via the foul route.  Eve Carter was later ejected from the game and Clay County pulled away for the victory.

Clay County shot 47.2% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 43.9% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Clay County turnovers.

Taylor Asher led Clay County with 21 points including eight of 10 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Kaylee Mathis added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. 

Taleya Todd had an excellent game today and led Madison Central with 19 points and two steals.  The “double-double” machine Jekauri McKeithen added 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Eve Carter recorded two points, six rebounds, three assists, and six steals.

Madison Central,8,8,21,5,42

Clay County,14,12,18,11,55

Madison Central (42) – Miller 0, Todd 19, McKeithen 12, Eve Carter 2, Bierbaum 0, Long 5, Bri. Campbell 2, Hammitt 2.

Clay County (55) – Mathis 18, Phillips 3, Lewis 7, Asher 21, Jones 4, Combs 2.

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

2020MCMSG

Madison Central vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

January 16, 2020

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Raelynn Miller, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.  Madison Southern coach Allie Turley countered with 5-11 So. Macie Daniels, 5-10 Sr. Aleigh Richardson, 5-9 Sr. Skylar Sparks, 5-6 So.Morgan Flannery, and 5-6 Jr. Samantha Cornelison.

Madison Southern trailed 35-31 after three quarters but the Lady Eagles rallied fueled by a three point bomb by Morgan Flannery to take a 45-43 victory over Madison Central.  The Indians had a chance for the tie or win but missed a mid range shot for the tie.  The score was tied seven times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.  The free throw line was the Achilles heel for the Indians as they were only eight of 23 from the charity stripe.

Madison Southern shot 29.3% from the field including three of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off 19 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 44.4% from the field including three of five from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on eight of 23 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers.

Macie Daniels led Madison Southern with 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Skylar Sparks added 10 points and five rebounds.  Samantha Cornelison recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Morgan Flannery chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Aleigh Richardson added four points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 

Brianna Bierbaum led Madison Central with 13 points including two three point baskets.  Jekauri McKeithen added 12 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Taleya Todd chipped in with six points and Eve Carter recorded four points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Madison Central,8,15,12,8,43

Madison Southern,9,13,9,14,45

Madison Central (43) – Miller 0, Todd 6, McKeithen 12, Eve Carter 4, Bierbaum 13, Strader 4, Bri. Campbell 3, Hammitt 1.

Madison Southern (45) – Daniels 10, Richardson 4, Sparks 10, Flannery 8, Cornelison 10, Walters 3.

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

2020EKUTSUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee State University (Men)

Gentry Center

Tennessee State University

Nashville, KY

January 18, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.  Tennessee State University coach Brian “Penny” Collins countered with 6-7 Jr. Shakem Johnson, 6-6 So. Carlos Marshall Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jy’Lan Washington, 5-10 Fr. Mark Freeman, and 5-10 Sr. Michael Littlejohn.

Eastern Kentucky eked out a 92-88 victory over Tennessee State University.  The score was tied six times and there were nine lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 47.6% from the field including 11 of 30 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 21 of 24 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Tennessee State University turnovers.  Tennessee State University shot 47.1% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored five points off 10 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Jomaru Brown led Eastern Kentucky University with 37 points including three three point baskets and 18 of 19 free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Michael Moreno added 15 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Tre King and Ty Taylor each recorded eight points and six rebounds.

Carlos Marshall Jr. led Tennessee State University with 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  Jy’Lan Washington added 18 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Michael Littlejohn recorded 18 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  Shakem Johnson added 13 points and nine rebounds.  6-9 Jr. Ben Kone chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,49,43,92

Tennessee State University,45,43,88

Eastern Kentucky University (92) – Moreno 15, Taylor 8, T. King 8, Cruickshank 6, Brown 37, Hobbs 8, Hicks 5, Anderson 5.

Tennessee State University (88) – Johnson 13, Marshall Jr. 22, Washington 18, Freeman 0, Littlejohn 18, Brown 3, Egbuta 5, Kone 9.

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