2020FBHPP3

Hazard vs. Paintsville
Class 1A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Paintsville High School
Paintsville, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Paintsville defeated Hazard 39-7 in a game that was played after a steady rain most of the day and the players were slogging through mud up to the ankles in some locations.  Since Paintsville lost QB Jake Hyden to a knee injury Paintsville has turned the offense over to a strong offensive line and a capable stable of running backs.  Paints totally shut down the Hazard offense, blocked two punts and scored six touchdowns on the ground.  Paintsville recorded 19 first downs and 340 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized eight times for 80 yards.  Hazard recorded four first downs and 58 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized four times for 20 yards and lost three fumbles.

Harris Phelps led Paintsville’s ground game with 120 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.  Karsten Poe carried the ball 12 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns.  Luke Hayden added 91 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.  Karsten Poe completed three of six passes for 21 yards.  Harris Phelps caught one pass for eight yards.  Luke Hayden led the defense with four solo and six assisted tackles.  Mason Lovely added one solo and five assisted tackles.  John Blackburn recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.  Matthew Davis and Nathan Marsillett each blocked a punt.

Max Johnson led Hazard’s ground game with 51 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.  Garrett Miller completed four of 12 passes for 17 yards.  Andrew Ford caught two passes for 10 yards.  Ryan Dean led the defense with seven solo and six assisted tackles.  Cameron Caudill added six solo and six assisted tackles.  Ryan Davidson recorded four solo and six assisted tackles.

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A special thanks to the Paintsville and Hazard Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

2020FBCJCP3

Corbin vs. Johnson Central
Class 4A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Johnson Central High School
Paintsville, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Johnson Central utilized their seemingly patented ground-and-pound punishing ground game to eat up yards and clock in a 28-14 victory over Corbin.  Johnson Central led 14-0 at halftime as Corbin was held to less than 20 yards of offense in the first half as Johnson Central controlled the clock with their ground based offense.  Johnson Central recorded 23 first downs and 395 yards of total offense.  The Golden Eagles were penalized five times for 47 yards and lost a fumble.  Corbin recorded seven first downs and 145 yards of total offense.  The Redhounds were penalized six times for 45 yards.

Dylan Preston led Johnson Central’s ground game with 28 times for 193 yards and three touchdowns.  Grant Rice carried the ball 13 times for 110 yards.  Mason Lawson added 69 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.  Grant Rice completed his only pass for 11 yards.  Zach Russell caught one pass for 11 yards.  Dylan Preston led the defense with two solo and five assisted tackles.  Chase Price added two solo and three assisted tackles.  Mason LeMaster recorded five assisted tackles.  Cameron Wright chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles.

Seth Mills led Corbin’s ground game with 14 yards on six carries.  Cameron Combs carried the ball eight times for three yards.  Cameron Combs completed 12 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns.  Dakota Patterson caught five passes for 43 yards.  Seth Mills caught one pass for 54 yards and a touchdown.  Brody Wells added an 11 yard touchdown reception.

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Johnson Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

2020FBLHCNCCP3

Louisville Holy Cross vs. Newport Central Catholic
Class 1A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Louisville Holy Cross High School
Louisville, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

The score was tied 21-21 after three quarters but Newport Central Catholic scored 21 unanswered points in the final quarter to earn a 42-21 victory.  Holy Cross was hampered by the loss of star RB Lex Thomas who was unavailable in the final quarter due to an injury.  Holy Cross did not have an answer for Joey Runyon especially in the final quarter as he ran for all three touchdowns in the final quarter.  Newport Central Catholic recorded 23 first downs and 383 yards of total offense.  They were penalized eight times for 55 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Holy Cross recorded 11 first downs and 279 yards of total offense.  They were penalized three times for 35 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Joey Runyon led Newport Central Catholic’s ground game with 191 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries.  Malaki Herndon carried the ball 16 times for 80 yards and a touchdown.  Malaki Herndon completed nine of 13 passes for 75 yards with one interception.  Quentin Meyer caught five passes for 67 yards.  Joey Runyon returned one kickoff for 35 yards.  Joey Runyon led the defense with seven solo tackles and two interceptions.  Jack Greene added three solo and four assisted tackles.  Luke Runyon recorded three solo tackles and intercepted a pass.

Lex Thomas led Holy Cross’ ground game with 31 yards on seven carries.  Chaz Geraghty carried the ball 14 times for 22 yards and a touchdown.  Chaz Geraghty completed 10 of 23 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions.  Chris Perry completed his only pass for 54 yards and a touchdown.  Tate Gaw caught seven passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns.  Tate Gaw returned two kickoffs for 23 yards.  Chaz Geraghty led the defense with seven solo tackles.  Tate Gaw and Tyler Ballard each recorded six solo tackles and Mason Hiest intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Louisville Holy Cross Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

2020FBMCLCAP3

Metcalfe County vs. Lexington Christian Academy
Class 2A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy raced out to a 40-0 halftime lead on their way to a 43-13 victory over Metcalfe County.  LCA recorded 15 first downs and 368 yards of total offense.  The Eagles were penalized seven times for 75 yards, lost a fumble, and intercepted a pass.  Metcalfe County recorded 14 first downs and 157 yards of total offense.  The Hornets were penalized once for five yards and had three passes intercepted.

Drew Nieves led LCA’s ground game with 47 yards and a touchdown on two carries.  Tyler Pruden carried the ball once for 46 yards.  Drew Nieves completed 12 of 17 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Mason Moore caught three passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.  Xavier Brown added three receptions for 45 yards.  Jeffrey Selby recorded two receptions for 40 yards.  Will Vernon caught three passes for 13 yards and a touchdown.  Will Vernon returned one punt for 33 yards.  Josh  Tejerina returned three kickoffs for 61 yards.  Johnny Bruce Drake led the defense with two solo and three assisted tackles.  Mattie Lebryk added six assisted tackles.  Will Bivens recorded one solo and four assisted tackles.  Mason Moore intercepted two pass with one return for a touchdown.  Evan Brown also intercepted a pass.

Devan Alderson led Metcalfe’s ground game with 74 yards on 20 carries.  Peyton Dial completed eight of 17 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions.  Sawyer Edmunds caught five passes for 59 yards and two touchdowns.  Wyatt Blythe added two receptions for 27 yards.  Devan Alderson led the defense with five solo tackles.  Wyatt Blythe added four solo and one assisted tackles.  Rudy Wisdom recorded two solo and two assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the LCA Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

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Owensboro Catholic vs. Murray
Class 2A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Murray High School
Lexington, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Murray defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 28-7.  Murray recorded 21 first downs and 393 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized nine times for 80 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Owensboro Catholic recorded eight first downs and 193 yards of total offense.  The Aces were penalized three times for 35 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Brendan Dahncke led the Murray ground game with 144 yards and one touchdown wit 16 carries.  Charvelle McCallister added 73 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.  Rowdy Sokolowski recorded 62 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.  Rowdy Sokolowski completed six of 10 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Charvelle McCallister caught two passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.  Brendan Dahncke added four receptions for 32 yards.  Brendan Dahncke returned two kickoffs for 39 yards.  Xavier Biggers and Zavion Carman each intercepted a pass.

Braden Mundy led Owensboro Catholic’s ground game with 43 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.  Hunter Monroe carried the ball nine times for 22 yards.  Braden Mundy completed six of 16 passes for 125 yards with two interceptions.  John Roberts III caught one pass for 71 yards.  Lincoln Clancy added one reception for 32 yards.  John Roberts III returned four kickoffs for 55 yards. 

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Murray Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

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Frederick Douglass vs. Southwestern
Class 5A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Southwestern High School
Somerset, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass adhered to the old adage “survive and advance” as they defeated Southwestern by the score of 21-20.  This game was played on a natural grass field and with the weather conditions turned into a mud pit.  Frederick Douglass took a 21-6 in the third quarter but Southwestern rallied and pulled within one; 21-20 with 51 seconds left on the clock on a 4 yard run by Connor Crisp.  The Warriors chose to go for the win but Obadiah Commodore got penetration and Romarion Warner and Caden Johnson were able to stop Connor Crisp short on the run attempt.  Frederick Douglass recorded 15 first downs and 327 yards of total offense.  The Broncos were penalized six times for 65 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Southwestern recorded 16 first downs and 257 yards of total offense.  The Warriors were penalized twice for 10 yards and lost two fumbles.

Darius Neal led Douglass’ ground game with 118 yards on 19 carries.  Cameron Dunn carried the ball three times for 53 yards and a touchdown.  Sam Cornett completed nine of 16 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Dane Key caught four passes for 59 yards.  Isaiah Allen caught one pass for 52 yards and a touchdown.  Dekel Crowdus recorded two receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. 

Tanner Wright led Southwestern’s ground game with 71 yards on 17 carries.  Connor Crisp carried the ball nine times for 60 yards and two touchdowns.  Christian Walden added 33 yards and a touchdown on three carries.  Chanler Gilbert completed five of nine passes for 79 yards.  Kaden Hewitt caught two passes for 56 yards.  Ian Ware returned four kickoffs for 103 yards.  Maison Hibbard intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Frederick Douglass and Southwestern Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

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Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Bryan Station
Class 6A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 3

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
December 4, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Bryan Station by the score of 21-16.  Thus was a game in which it was a shame that either team had to lose.  Coaches Phillip Hawkins of Bryan Station and Wes Johnson of Paul Laurence Dunbar have literally resurrected two programs that had definitely fallen on hard times over the past several years.  Bryan Station caught a bad break early as starting QB Mikaleb Coffey suffered an injury in the second quarter and could not return to the game.  Dunbar got a super performance from speedster Howard Jackson who caught three long touchdown passes from Jake Smith and a ball hawking defense that intercepted two passes.  Dunbar recorded 12 first downs and 290 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized four times for 35 yards and lost a fumble.  Bryan Station recorded 13 first downs and 342 yards of total offense.  The Defenders were penalized six times for 64 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Kamarion Robinson led Dunbar’s ground game with 85 yards on 25 carries.  Jake Smith completed seven of 13 passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns.  Howard Jackson caught three passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns.  Mason Hayslett led the defense with six solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.  Andrew Jones added four solo and two assisted tackles.  Josiah Brown recorded two solo and four assisted tackles.  Shyhiem Drew and Frank Illunga each intercepted a pass.

Joseph Bond led Bryan Station’s ground attack with 84 yards on 13 carries.  Mikaleb Coffey carried the ball four times for 68 yards and a touchdown.  Terik Mulder completed  14 of 27 passes for 149 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.  Mikaleb Coffey completed four of five passes for 20 yards.  AhTraivon Jenkins caught six passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.  Carl Mundford added five receptions for 43 yards.  Damin Green recorded five receptions for 43 yards.  AhTraivon Jenkins returned two punts for 20 yards and two kickoffs for 47 yards.  Amodeus Taylor returned two kickoffs for 61 yards with a long return of 43 yards.  Jason Hocker led the defense with seven solo and one assisted tackles.  Yedide Yah Sledge added six solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Antonio Davis recorded five solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a nine yard loss.  AhTraivon Jenkins chipped in with five solo and two assisted tackles.  Giovanni Watson added four solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. 

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

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Eastern Kentucky University vs. South Carolina Upstate (Men)

G.B. Hodge Center

South Carolina Upstate

Spartanburg, SC

December 2, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.  South Carolina Upstate coach Dave Dickerson countered with 6-7 Jr. Josh Aldrich, 6-6 Jr. Bryson Mozone, 6-9 Jr. Nevin Zink, 5-10 Jr. Dalvin White, and 6-3 Jr. Everette Hammond.

Eastern Kentucky University raced out to a 46-28 halftime lead on their way to a 95-78 victory over South Carolina Upstate.  Eastern Kentucky shot 53.7% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and 25 points off 15 South Carolina Upstate turnovers.  South Carolina Upstate shot 34.9% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 27 of 32 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 South Carolina Upstate turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown also scored 18 points and four assists.  Tre King recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.  Wendell Green Jr. chipped in with 12 points and six assists.  6-0 Sr. Russhard Cruickshank added 10 points including two three point baskets.  6-10 So. Tariq Balogun recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Curt Lewis tallied seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

6-1 So. Tommy Bruner led Upstate with 19 points including 10 of 12 free throws and three assists.  Everette Hammond added 13 points and seven rebounds.  Bryson Mozone recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  6-4 So. Mysta Goodloe chipped in with eight points including six of seven free throws.  6-8 So. Khydarius Smith added six points and seven rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky University,46,49,95

South Carolina Upstate,28,50,78

Eastern Kentucky University (95) – Moreno 18, Lewis 7, King 17, Green 12, Robb 2, Brown 18, Cruickshank 10, Balogun 9, Faye 2.

South Carolina Upstate (78) – Aldrich 7, Mozone 10, Zink 6, White 5, Hammond 13, Bruner 19, Goodloe 8, Smith 6, Watson 4.

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

2020FBLCBCP2

Leslie County vs. Breathitt County
Class 2A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 2

Breathitt County High School
Jackson, KY
November 27, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Breathitt County put together a complete game tonight in a 41-19 victory over Leslie County.  Breathitt County had to answer some questions tonight even to themselves.  The Bobcats had put up big numbers on offense but Leslie County’s defense could poise a challenge.  Also, Breathitt County’s defense was suspect against the run as they gave up 558 yards on the ground against Pike County Central in their only loss of the year.  They turned to their jack-of-all trades Lane Weddle who excelled on both offense and defense.  Despite injuries to their linebacker corps their front seven held Leslie County in check all night.  Breathitt County recorded 20 first downs and 413 yards of total offense.  The Bobcats were penalized six times for 54 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.  Leslie County recorded 18 first downs and 355 yards of total offense.  They were penalized eight times for 61 yards, lost two fumbles, and had one pass intercepted.

Lane Weddle led Breathitt County’s ground game with 222 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries.  Jaylen Turner carried the ball 14 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns.  Jaylen Turner completed nine of 16 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Bryce Hopkins caught two passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.  Austin Sperry added five receptions for 31 yards.  Lane Weddle caught two passes for 26 yards.  Darren Noble led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Tyler Bryant added five solo and two assisted tackles.  Lance Weddle recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned for 21 yards and also recovered a fumble.

Brannon Stubblefield led Leslie County’s ground game with 84 yards.  Trent Asher carried the ball 10 times for 71 yards.  Zack Parker completed 11 of 26 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Trent Asher caught three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.  Dalton Baker added two receptions for 41 yards.  Wyatt Ostrander added a six yard touchdown reception.  Cody Adams and Bryce Pugh each recovered a fumble and Wyatt Ostrander intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Breathitt County and Leslie County Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight'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.

2020MBBEKUX

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Xavier (Men)

Cintas Center

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

November 30, 2020

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.  Xavier coach Travis Steele countered with 6-8 Sr. Jason Carter, 6-4 Sr. Paul Scruggs, 6-9 So. Zach Freemantle, 6-1 Fr. Dwon Odom, and 6-4 Sr. Nate Johnson.

Xavier defeated Eastern Kentucky University 99-96 in overtime.  There were five lead changes and nine ties in the game.  Xavier shot 58.3% from the field on 35 of 60 from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Musketeers connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 11 turnovers off 11 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 38.5% from the field on 35 of 91 from the field including 11 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 25 Xavier turnovers.

Zach Freemantle led Xavier with 24 points and 13 rebounds.  Freemantle was 11 of 12 from the field including one of two from beyond the arc and one of two from the free throw line.  Jason Carter added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.  Nate Johnson recorded 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-2 So. KyKy Tandy added 18 points including 11 of 13 free throws and three assists.  Paul Scruggs chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists.  Dwon Odom recorded six points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Tre King led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points including three three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and four steals.  Curt Lewis added 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Cooper Robb recorded 19 points including four three point baskets.  6-2 Jr. Jomaru Brown added 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists.  Wendell Green chipped in with nine points and seven assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,39,44,13,96

Xavier,48,35,16,99

Eastern Kentucky (96) – Moreno 5, Lewis 20, King 25, Green 9, Robb 19, Brown 12, Faye 3, Cruickshank 3.

Xavier (99) – Carter 20, Scruggs 9, Freemantle 24, Odom 6, Johnson 18, Tandy 18, Griffin 4.

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