2020EKUEIUM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois University (Men)

Lantz Arena

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

February 6, 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., Eastern Illinois University coach Jay Spoonhour countered with 6-5 Sr.JaQualis Matlock, 6-4 Jr. Josiah Wallace, 6-5 Jr. George Dixon, 5-10 Sr. Shareef Smith, and 6-2 Jr. Mack Smith.

Eastern Kentucky University captured a hard fought 91-84 victory over Eastern Illinois University.  The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 50% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 23 of 33 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Eastern Illinois University turnovers.  Eastern Illinois University shot 45.6% from the field including 10 of 28 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky University with 22 points including seven of nine free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Michael Moreno added 17 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Ty Taylor recorded 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jomaru Brown chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Russhard Cruickshank added 10 points including two three point baskets.

Josiah Wallace led Eastern Illinois University with 25 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  6-6 Jr. Marvin Johnson added 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.  6-1 Jr. Kashawn Charles recorded 12 points including three three point baskets.  6-6 Jr. Jordan Skipper-Brown chipped in with 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.  George Dixon pulled own nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,37,54,91

Eastern Illinois University,38,46,84

Eastern Kentucky University (91) – Moreno 17, Taylor 14, T. King 22, Cruickshank 10, Brown 13, Hobbs 7, Balogun 2, Anderson 2, Carmical 4.

Eastern Illinois University (84) – Matlock 0, Wallace 25, Dixon 5, S. Smith 5, M. Smith 9, Charles 12, Skipper-Brown 12, Johnson 16.

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

2020EKUEIUW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois University (Women)

Lantz Arena

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

February 6, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray, 5-11 Jr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-7 Jr. De’ayra Davis.  Eastern Illinois University coach countered with 5-11 Fr. Morgan Litwiller, 5-9 Fr. Lariah Washington, 6-1 So. Abby Wahl, 5-8 So. Kira Arthofer, and 5-8 Jr. Karle Pace.

Eastern Illinois University dominated play today in an 85-38 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  EIU shot 52.7% from the field including nine of 27 from the three point line.  They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 25 EKU turnovers.  EKU shot 27.8% from the field including zero of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 EIU turnovers.

Lariah Washington led EIU with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Karle Pace added 16 points including three three point baskets and five steals.  Morgan Litwiller recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  6-0 Sr. Jennifer Nehls chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  6-6 Jr. Claudia Stan added nine points, three rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.

I’Liyah Green led EKU with 11 points and six rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton and 6-3 Fr. Emma Hacker each scored six points.  Teri Goodlett recorded four points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Eastern Kentucky University,11,11,8,8,38

Eastern Illinois University,19,18,22,26,85

Eastern Kentucky University (38) – Mowbray 2, Bass 2, Green 11, Goodlett 4, Davis 3, Stanton 6, Hacker 6, Jordan 2, Bell 2.

Eastern Illinois University (85) – Litwiller 14, Washington 17, Wahl 2, Arthofer 0, Pace 16, Hughes 7, Schumann 7, Stan 9, Nehls 9, Tellez 4.

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

2020FCSCB

Franklin County vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 11, 2020

Franklin County coach Tony Wise started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jacob Lewis, 6-3 So. Jayden Mattison, 6-6 Jr. Phillip Peiffer, 5-7 Sr. Derrick King, and 5-8 So. Zac Cox.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Jr. Elias Richardson, 6-0 Sr. Josh Bredwood, 6-6 Sr. Terrin Hamilton, 6-0 Sr. Aaron Leake, and 6-1 Jr. Mikaleb Coffey.

Scott County defeated Franklin County by the score of 69-49.  Scott County shot 48.2% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Franklin County turnovers.  Franklin County shot 38.8% from the field including eight of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Flyers connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored two points off six Scott County turnovers.

Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Elias Richardson added 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Aaron Leake recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.  Mikaleb Coffey chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and five assists.

6-9 Sr. Joe Meador led Franklin County with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Zac Cox added 12 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 Sr. Cameron Phelps recorded seven points.  Phillip Peiffer chipped in with five points and six rebounds.

Franklin County,9,15,10,15,49

ScottCounty,13,20,11,25,69

Franklin County (49) – Lewis 0, Mattison 4, Peiffer 5, King 6, Cox 12, Meador 15, Phelps 7.

Scott County (69) – Richardson 14, Bredwood 2, T. Hamilton 23, Leake 14, Coffey 6, Haynes 5, J. Hamilton 2, Emongo 3.

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

2020MCGCG

Madison Central vs. Garrard County (Girls)

Garrard County High School

Lancaster, KY

February 10, 2020

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.  Garrard County coach Jimmy McCulley countered with 5-7 Sr. Brittany Butner, 5-6 Sr. Madisyn Neeley, 5-10 So. Jade Pevley, 5-4 Sr. Nancy Gonzalez, and 5-5 Sr. Nancy Gonzalez.

Garrard County trailed 22-19 at halftime but outscored Madison Central 40-21 in the second half to earn a 59-43 victory over the Indians.  There were five ties and four lead changes in the game.  Garrard County shot 37% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Golden Lions connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 29.3% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 19 of 30 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Garrard County turnovers.

Carolina Gonzalez led Garrard County with 19 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Nancy Gonzalez added 15 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Brittany Butner recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Jade Pevley added 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 18 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals.  Eve Carter added 10 points including six of nine free throws, three rebounds, and four steals.  Jekauri McKeithen recorded nine points, 12 rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals.  McKeithen also reached the 1,000 point scoring plateau tonight.

Madison Central,12,10,9,12,43

Garrard County,7,12,16,24,59

Madison Central (43) – Hammitt 2,Todd 18, McKeithen 9, Eve Carter 10, Bierbaum 0, Miller 4.

Garrard County (59) – Butner 11, Neeley 4, Pevley 10,N. Gonzalez 15, C. Gonzalez 19.

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

2020WCGRCG

Woodford County vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls)

George Rogers Clark High School

Winchester, KY

February 11, 2020

Woodford County coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Abby Moffett, 5-5 Jr. Niyaune Gentry, 6-0 Sr. Delaney Enlow, 5-6 Sr. Abbie Hudson, and 5-6 Sr. Kasey Abel.  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 dominated play tonight to earn a 63-26 victory over Woodford County in their first game in their new gymnasium.  GRC shot 44.8% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 23 Woodford County turnovers.  Woodford County shot 26.3% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored three points off eight GRC turnovers.

Kennedy Igo led GRC with 20 points including four three point baskets and two steals.  Brianna Byars added 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Tyra Flowers recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and five steals.  Shelbi Wilson chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Trinity Gay added four points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Abby Moffett led Woodford County with nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Delaney Enlow added six points, three rebounds, and four blocked shots.  6-1 Sr. Kayla Harlow recorded four points and eight rebounds.

Woodford County,4,7,9,6,26

George Rogers Clark,11,17,25,10,63

Woodford County (26) – Moffett 9, Gentry 0, Enlow 6, Hudson 2,Abel 0, Hood 2, Karo 2, A. Jackson 1, Harlow 4.

George Rogers Clark (63) – B. Byars 19, Gay 4, Flowers 9, Wilson 8, Igo 20, Berry 2, Miller 1.

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

2020MSGRCB

Madison Southern vs. George Rogers Clark (Boys)

George Rogers Clark High School

Winchester, KY

February 11, 2020

Madison Southern coach Austin Newton started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Chad Fugate, 6-0 Sr. Samuel Lee, 6-4 So. Nate Turner, 5-4 Sr. Colby Sebastian, and 5-11 Sr. Hunter Buchanan.  George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-4 Jr. Jared Wellman, 6-3 So. Jerone Morton, 6-7 Sr. Lincoln Bush, 5-10 Sr. KJ Rucker, and 6-1 So. Jeremiah Mundy-Lloyd.

George Rogers Clark recorded a double overtime 72-70 victory over Madison Southern in their first game in their new gymnasium.  Madison Southern had two shots from the three point line with seconds to go but neither connected allowing GRC to earn the victory.  The score was tied 10 ties and there were 11 lead changes.  GRC shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 20 of 31 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 42.9% from the field including 10 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 GRC turnovers.

Lincoln Bush proved to be a difficult matchup in the paint with his athleticism, height, and length, and led the Cardinals with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.  Jared Wellman added 18 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds.  KJ Rucker recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  KJ Rucker and Jared Wellman fouled out for the Cardinals.

Hunter Buchanan led Madison Southern with 23 points including seven three point baskets.  Chad Fugate added 22 points including eight of nine free throws.  Nate Turner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Nate Turner, Colby Sebastian, and Chad Fugate all fouled out.

Madison Southern,9,16,15,21,5,4,70

George Rogers Clark,12,5,24,20,5,6,72

Madison Southern (70) – Fugate 22, Lee 8, Turner 12, Sebastian 0, Buchanan 23, Conrad 2, Wooten 3.

George Rogers Clark (72) – Wellman 18, Jerone Morton 6, Bush 22, Rucker 11, Mundy-Lloyd 8, Hernandez 6, Edwards 1.

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

2020LCATCB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Tates Creek (Boys)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

February 11, 2020

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Zeke Grier, 6-2 Sr. Jacob Goins, 6-2 Sr. Aaron Abrahamson, 6-0 Sr. Chase Widmer, and 6-1 So.Tanner Walton.  Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay completed with 6-2 Sr. Amari Taylor, 5-10 Sr. Cion Townsend, 6-3 Sr. Mykel Waide, 5-6 Sr.Maxwell Morton, and 5-9 Jr. RJ Smith.

Lexington Christian Academy led 48-35 after three quarters but had to withstand a Tates Creek rally to earn a 69-67 victory.  LCA shot 57.1% from the field including eight of 14  from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 20free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Tates Creek turnovers.  Tates Creek shot 52.1% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Commodores connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 LCA turnovers.

Tanner Walton led LCA with 29 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Zeke Grier added 13 points including five of six free throws and three assists.  Chase Widmer recorded nine points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.

Amari Taylor led Tates Creek with 25 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Maxwell Morton added 11 points including three three point baskets.  5-7 Sr. Kaleb Givens recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.  Cion Townsend chipped in with nine points and three assists.

Lexington Christian Academy,13,20,15,21,69

Tates Creek,14,2,19,32,67

Lexington Christian Academy (69) – Grier 13, Goins 4, Abrahamson 7, Widmer 9, Taylor 29, Selby 7.

Tates Creek (67) – Taylor 25, Townsend 9, Waide 2, Morton 11, Smith 6, Givens 10, DuToit 2, McKenzie 2.

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

2020BSLAFB

Bryan Station vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

February 11, 2020

Bryan Station coach Nimbo Hammons started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Skyler Riley, 6-0 Jr. Pierre Petitfrere, 6-4 Sr. Crishawn Yocum, 6-0 Jr. Myles Morones, and 6-0 Jr. Trent Grundy.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-4 Sr. Shawn Perkins, 6-3 Jr. Campbell DeYoung, 6-9 Sr. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Kobe Blake, and 5-10 Jr. Will Stanfield.

Lafayette defeated Bryan Station by the score of 92-81.  Bryan Station led 44-41 at halftime but Lafayette outscored Bryan Station 25-16 to regain control of the game.  The score was tied six times and there was one lead change in the game.  Lafayette shot 48.1% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 34 of 44 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 47.5% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Lafayette turnovers. 

Ray Surratt led Lafayette with 38 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 14 free throws, 18 rebounds, five assists, and six blocked shots.  Will Stanfield added 18 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Campbell DeYoung recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  6-3 So. Abe Nelson chipped in with 13 points.

5-8 So .Jmarious Lindsay led Bryan Station with 22 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  6-4 Fr .Jaden Biggers added 16 points and four rebounds.  Myles Morones recorded 15 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Trent Grundy chipped in with13 points including two three point baskets and three assists.

Bryan Station,23,21,16,21,81

Lafayette,18,23,25,26,92

Bryan Station (81) – Riley 3, Petitfrere 5, Yocum 0, Morones 15, Grundy 13, Jmarious Lindsay 22, Biggers 16, Poindexter 7.

Lafayette (92) – Perkins 0, DeYoung 13, Surratt 38, Blake 5, Stanfield 18, Nelson 13, Napier 5.

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

2020BALHCB

Ballard vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 11, 2020

Ballard coach Chris Renner started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Rashad Bishop, 6-3 Fr. Gabe Sisk, 6-9 So. Maker Bar, 5-9 Fr. Jack Edelen, and 6-1 Sr. Lewis Richards.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Sr. Marques Warrick, 6-1 Sr. Sebian Dillard, 6-6 Sr. Jackson Phillips, 5-8 Sr. Terron Hughes, and 6-0 Sr. Marquis Mackey.

Henry Clay led Ballard 52-39 in the third quarter but had to survive a Ballard rally to earn a 85-72 overtime victory. There were 11 lead changes and nine ties in this game.  Henry Clay shot 57.7% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 50% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Henry Clay turnovers.

Marques Warrick led Henry Clay with 34 points including 13 of 16 free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Marquis Mackey added 25 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws and three rebounds.  Sebian Dillard recorded 20 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Rashad Bishop led Ballard with 17 points and eight rebounds.  Maker Bar added 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Lewis Richards recorded 12 points and four rebounds.  6-4 Sr. Terrence McDaniels chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.  Jack Edelen added nine points and four assists.

Ballard,16,12,21,18,5,72

Henry Clay,18,12,25,12,18,85

Ballard (72) – Bishop 17, Sisk 2, Bar 13, Edelen 9, Richards 12, McDaniels 10, Marrero 4, Minkins 5.

Henry Clay (85) – Warrick 34, Dillard 20, Phillips 0, Hughes 0, Mackey 25, Holman 4, Henderson 2.

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

2020MCLCB

Madison Central vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

February 11, 2020

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Kole Browne, 6-2 Jr. Alex Rogers, 6-5 Fr. Trey Skaggs, 5-10 Jr. Luke Coleman, and 6-1 Jr. Braeden Ray.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Sr. Luke Wedding, 6-4 Sr. Peyton Pelfrey, 6-2 Sr. Jackson Smith, 6-2 So. Jack Gohmann, and 6-2 Jr. Ben Johnson.

Madison Central entered the game with an 11-14 record on the road at Lexington Catholic with a 22-2 record.  Mismatch on paper but you can never take an Allen Feldhaus coached team lightly and I will guarantee that Coach Salsman and the Lexington Catholic team did not take the game for granted.  The game certainly lived up to my expectations as Lexington Catholic defeated Madison Central in overtime by the score of 78-75. 

Lexington Catholic took a 35-26 lead at halftime but Madison Central rallied behind 13 points by Kole Browne took a 50-45 lead after three quarters and extended the lead to 55-45 early in the fourth quarter.  Ben Johnson scored 13 points in the final period and took a 67-65 lead on a Jackson Smith layup with 13 seconds on the clock.  However Madison Central scored on a layup by 5-11 8^th Grader Kenyatta Hardge with one second left on the clock to tie the score at 676-67 and force overtime.  Lexington Catholic raced out to a five point lead in overtime and connected on eight of 10 free throws to pull out the victory.  There were four lead changes and four ties in this game.

Lexington Catholic shot 47.3% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 55.8% from the field including 11 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers. 

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 42 points including seven three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, and three assists.  Jack Gohmann added 17 points and three rebounds.  Lexington Catholic’s “glue” player Jackson Smith recorded 10 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Smith was two of three from the free throw line and six of eight from the free throw line.

Kole Browne led Madison Central with 37 points including six three point baskets.  Braeden Ray added 13 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  6-2 Fr. Jaylen Davis recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists.  5-11 8^th Grade Kenyatta Hardge chipped in with four points and eight rebounds.

Madison Central,14,12,24,17,8, 75

Lexington Catholic,17,18,10,22,11,78

Madison Central (75) – Browne 37, Rogers 4, Skaggs 2, Coleman 0, Ray 13, Hardge 4, Davis 11, Chenault 4.

Lexington Catholic (78) – Wedding 3, Pelfrey 4,Smith 10, Gohmann 17, Johnson 42, Russell 2.

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