2021HCSCB

Henry Clay vs. Shelby County (Boys)

Shelby County High School

Shelbyville, KY

February 2, 2021

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Aziel Blackwell, 6-3 Sr. Darik Holman, 6-3 Sr. Harrison Lynch, 5-8 Jr. Sincere Madison, and 6-1 Jr. Kanye Henderson.  Shelby County coach Eddie Oakley countered with 6-4 So. Timothy Fuller II, 6-0 Jr. JaShon Marshall, 6-1 Sr. Austin Griffin, 6-0 Sr. Isaac Chandler, and 6-0 Sr. Trenton Burchfield.

Henry Clay trailed 20-8 after the first quarter but the Blue Devils rallied for a 75-65 victory over Shelby County.  There were five lead changes and six ties in this game.  Henry Clay shot 52.8% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Shelby County turnovers.  Shelby County shot 61% from the field including five of eight from beyond the arc.  The Rockets connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Henry Clay turnovers.

Aziel Blackwell led Henry Clay with 30 points including nine of 13 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  5-8 So. Konlin Brown added 12 points on four three point baskets.  Kanye Henderson recorded nine points, three assists, and two steals.  6-0 So. Mason Hawkins chipped in with eight points.

Timothy Fuller II led Shelby County with 22 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Austin Griffin added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Isaac Chandler recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  JaShon Marshall chipped in with six points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Henry Clay,8,21,21,25,75

Shelby County,20,10,15,20,65

Henry Clay (75) – Blackwell 30, Holman 4, Ha. Lynch 4, Madison 6, Henderson 9, Brown 12, Miller 2, Haskins 8.

Shelby County (65) – Fuller II 22, Marshall 6, Griffin 14, Chandler 11, Burchfield 4, Price 2, Whisman 2, Downs 4.

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

2021GCFRANKG

Great Crossing vs. Frankfort (Girls)

Frankfort Christian School

Frankfort, KY

February 2, 2021

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Ava Schureman, 5-7 Jr. Rachel Smith, 6-0 Sr. Lauren Tucker, 5-1 Sr. Braylee McMath, and 5-4 Sr. Hailey Ward.  (Great Crossing were without the services of two starters tonight 6-0 So. Raegan Barrett and 5-7 Jr. Timothi Williams).  Frankfort coach Deron Norman countered with 5-9 Jr. Jamaya Chenault, 5-8 Sr. Haley Close, 5-10 Fr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-5 So. Rhealee Ellis, and 5-7 Sr. Brianna Walker.

The old saying in basketball is “next man up” when you are playing short handed but tonight it was “next woman up” as Hailey Ward entered the starting lineup and led Great Crossing to a 61-51 victory over Frankfort with 19 points including five three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Great Crossing shot 46.4% from the field including nine of 29 from the three point line.  The Warhawks were zero of six from the free throw line, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Frankfort turnovers.  Frankfort shot 43.2% from the field including four of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Panthers connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Hailey Ward led Great Crossing with 19 points including five three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Braylee McMath added 16 points, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  Rachel Smith recorded nine points.  Ava Schureman also scored nine points, pulled down five rebounds, and recorded two steals.

Jamaya Chenault led Frankfort with 17 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Rachel Shropshire added 13 points including seven of eight free throws, and seven rebounds.  Haley Close recorded 10 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Brianna Walker chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Great Crossing,20,18,18,5,61

Frankfort,12,15,12,12,51

Graet Crossing (61) – Schureman 9, Smith 9, Tucker 0, McMath 16, Ward 19, Tierney 8.

Frankfort (51) – Chenault 17, Close 10, Shropshire 13, Ellis 3, Walker 6, Williams 2.

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

2021LAFMCB

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

January 26, 2021

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Campbell DeYoung, 6-2 Sr. Daniel  Kinley, 6-5 Jr. Abe Nelson, 5-10 So. Jayd Huynh, and 5-10 Sr. Will Stanfield.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 So. Jayden West, 6-1 Fr. Kenyatta Hardge, 6-4 So. Jaylen Davis, 6-0 Sr. Taishon Chemault, and 6-4 Sr. Kole Browne.

Madison Central defeated Lafayette by the score of 71-54.  Madison Central shot 53.4% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 36.5% from the field including 10 of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Madison Central turnovers.

Kole Browne led Madison Central with 25 points and six rebounds.  Kenyatta Hardge added 16 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jaylen Davis recorded 13 points.  Taishon Chenault chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Jayden West added eight points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Will Stanfield led Lafayette with 24 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 

Lafayette,9,12,19,14,54

Madison Central,15,24,22,10,71

Lafayette (54) – DeYoung 1, Kinley 5, Nelson 6, Huynh 0, Stanfield 24, Blake 6, Adams 6, Hurley 3, Napier 3.

Madison Central (71) – West 8, Hardge 16, Davis 13, Chenault 9, Browne 25.

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

2021WCSWG

Wayne County vs. Southwestern (Girls)

Southwestern High School (The Wigwam)

Somerset, KY

February 1, 2021

Two of the best teams in the 12^th Region played tonight and despite Southwestern being without the services of their leading scorer 5-6 Sr. Alexa Smiddy lived up to the expectations as Wayne County captured a hard earned 64-58 victory.  Southwestern trailed 46-42 entering the final quarter and went to their full court pressing defense and was met with mixed results.  While they did force some turnovers Wayne County was able to score some easy baskets at the other end and 5-7 Jr. Kenzi Upchurch took advantage and scored the last 12 points of the game.

Wayne County shot 44% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 13 of 23 free throws and pulled down 32 rebounds.  Southwestern shot 31.5% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 19 of 23 free throws and pulled down 28 rebounds.

5-10 Sr. Macey Blevins led Wayne County with 18 points including three three point baskets and 10 rebounds.  5-10 Jr. Mallory Campbell added 15 points including two three point basket and six rebounds.  5-7 Jr. Kenzi Upchurch recorded 14 points and eight rebounds.

5-5 Fr. Kinsey Molden led Southwestern with 13 points including two three point baskets.  5-9 Fr. Peyton Acey added 13 points including four of four free throws and nine rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Marissa Loveless recorded eight points and five rebounds.  5-5 So. Ayden Smiddy chipped in with seven points.

Wayne County,11,12,23,18,64

Southwestern,11,15,16,16,58

Wayne County (64) – Blevins 18, Campbell 15, Upchurch 14, Turner 6, West 5, Bowlin 3, Jones 3.

Southwestern (58) – Molden 13, Acey 13, Loveless 8, Young 6, Noritis 6, Ayden Smiddy 7, Foreman 4, Daulton 1.

2021 BETHBCG

Bethlehem vs. Boyd County (Girls)

Boyd County Middle School

Summit, KY

January 30, 2021

6-1 Sr. Hannah Roberts scored in the paint with seven seconds left in the game to give Boyd County a 66-65 comeback victory over Bethlehem.  Bethlehem got off to a blazing start and led 25-14 after the first quarter and maintained a 39-24 advantage at halftime.  Boyd County began their comeback in the third quarter and was aided by Bethlehem’s 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson picking up her fourth foul in the third quarter.  Boyd County actually led 62-57 with a little over one minute remaining in the game but Bethlehem rallied and held a 65-64 lead with seconds remaining in the game setting the stage for Hannah Roberts’ heroics.

Boyd County shot 44.2% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 13 of 16 free throws and pulled down 34 rebounds.  Bethlehem shot 38.7% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Banshees connected on nine of 15 free throws and pulled down 37 rebounds.

6-1 Sr. Hannah Roberts led Boyd County with 19 points including six of six free throws and pulled down 10 rebounds.  6-0 Fr. Audrey Biggs added 18 points including four of four free throws and pulled down six rebounds.  5-7 Sr. Harley Paynter recorded 14 points including three three point baskets and nine rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Bailey Rucker chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau led Bethlehem with 15 points including two three point baskets and 14 rebounds.  5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges added 14 points including four three point baskets.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley recorded 13 points including five of six free throws and seven rebounds.  5-5 Fr. Callie Thurmond chipped in with eight points and 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson added seven points and seven rebounds.

Bethlehem,25,12,12,16,65

Boyd County,14,13,20,19,66

Bethlehem (65) – Filiatreau 15, Hodges 14, Smalley 13, Thurmond 8, Thompson 7, Spalding 5, Bishop 3.

Boyd County (66) – Roberts 19, Biggs 18, Paynter 14, Rucker 7, Whitmore 5, Caldwell 3.

2021WCMCG

Wayne County vs. Mercer County (Girls)

Mercer County High School

Harrodsburg, KY

January 30, 2021

Wayne County trailed 40-36 at halftime but rallied to earn an 82-74 road victory over Mercer County.  Wayne County shot 42.6% from the field including 10 of 20 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 14 of 20 free throws and pulled down 42 rebounds.  Mercer County shot 49.1% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Titans connected on 15 of 27 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds.

5-10 Sr. Macey Blevins and led Wayne County with 20 points including six of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.  5-10 Jr. Mallory Campbell added 19 points and 11 rebounds.  5-9 Jr. Amber Jones recorded 13 points.  5-5 Jr. Mariah Bowlin chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  5-7 Jr. Kenzie Upchurch added 10 points and 10 rebounds. 

5-6 So. Anna Kate Drakeford led Mercer County with 26 points and six rebounds.  Drakeford was nine of 11 from the field including one of two from beyond the arc, and seven of 11 free throws.  5-9 So. Timberlynn Yeast added 21 points and 14 rebounds.  5-11 So. Lindsay Jessie recorded 13 points and six rebounds.

Wayne County,15,21,22,24,82

Mercer County,23,17,16,18,74

Wayne County (82) – Blevins 20, Campbell 19, Jones 13, Bowlin 12, Upchurch 10, Turner 6, West 2.

Mercer County (74) – Drakeford 26, Yeast 21, Jessie 13, Shepherd 8, Tharp 6.

2021CCCB

Conner vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School

Park Hills, KY

January 30, 2021

Conner coach Matthew Otte started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Spencer Couzins, 6-0 Sr. Riley Osterbur, 6-6 Sr. Cole Skiles, 5-11 So. Landen Hamilton, and 5-11 So. Ayden Lohr.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 So, Chandler Starks, 6-5 Jr. Colin McHale, 6-7 Jr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-9 So. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-4 Sr. Donovan Stocks.

Covington Catholic defeated Conner by the score of 75-55.  Covington Catholic shot 56.9% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Conner shot 47.5% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Cougars connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 10 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.

Mitchell Rylee led Covington Catholic with 17 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Evan Ipsaro added 17 points including two three point baskets, and three assists.  Chandler Starks recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.  Colin McHale chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Donovan Stocks added eight points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  6-1 So. Kascyl McGillis recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Spencer Couzins led Conner with 15 points including two three point baskets.  Ayden Lohr added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Riley Osterbur recorded  eight points including two three point baskets.

Conner,8,19,16,12,55

Covington Catholic,17,26,18,14,75

Conner (55) – Couzins 15, Osterbur 8, Skiles 7, Hamilton 0, Lohr 14, Kramer 2, Hamilton 3, Castrucci 1, Cook 5.

Covington Catholic (75) – Starks 11, McHale 11, Rylee 17, E. Ipsaro 17, Stocks 8, McGillis 8, J. Ipsaro 2, Wahoff 1.

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

2021MCNLB

Madison Central vs. North Laurel (Boys)

North Laurel High School

London, KY

January 29, 2021

North Laurel improved their record to 10-0 with a 91-73 victory over Madison Central.  North Laurel shot 55.4% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 20 of 24 free throws, and pulled down 30 rebounds.

6-3 So. Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 30 points including four three point baskets, nine rebounds, and eight assists.  6-4 So. Ryan Davidson added 26 points and seven rebounds.  Davidson was eight of 11 from the field including one of one from beyond the arc, and nine of 10 free throws.  6-0 So. Brody Brock recorded 12 points.

6-2 Sr. Braeden Ray led Madison Central with 24 points.  6-4 So. Jaylen Davis added 13 points and five rebounds.  6-0 Sr. Taishon Chenault recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  6-4 So. Kole Brown chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Madison Central,11,12,27,23,73

North Laurel,25,28,21,17,91

Madison Central (73) – West 6, Davis 13, Ray 24, Brown 10, Chenault 11, Parks 2, Hardge 3, Wood 2,Skaggs 2.

North Laurel (91) – Davidson 26, Sheppard 30, Sizemore 4, Brock 12, Reynolds 6, Elza 4, Keen 3, Messer 4, Nicely 2.

2021MABETG

Mercy Academy vs. Bethlehem (Girls)

Bethlehem High School

Bardstown, KY

January 29, 2021

Bethlehem trailed Mercy Academy70-69 in the closing seconds but Bethlehem’s 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond stole the ball scored the layup, was fouled, and added the free throw to give the Banshees a 72-70 lead.  Mercy Academy had one last chance but their shot was blocked by 6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley to ensure the victory in a hard fought contest.  Bethlehem shot 39.4% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Banshees connected on 12 of 17 free throws, and pulled down 34 rebounds.  Mercy Academy shot 44.4% from the field including eight of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 14 of 20 free throws and pulled down 33 rebounds.

5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson led Bethlehem with 23 points including 10 of 10 free throws and 11 rebounds.  5-7 Jr. Kasey Spaulding added 15 points including three three point baskets.  5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond recorded 14 points and 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges added 12 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

5-7 So. Pace Rickard added Mercy Academy with 13 points and nine rebounds.  6-2 Fr. Mariah Knight added 13 points including six of eight free throws and eight rebounds.  6-1 So. Emma Barnett recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  6-0 So. Amy Thompson chipped in with eight points and 5-6 So. Lexi Cash recorded seven points.

Mercy Academy (70) – Rickard 13, Knight 13, Barnett 11, Thompson 8, Cash 7, White 6, Crippin 5, Smith 4, Price 3.

Bethlehem (72) – Thompson 23, Spaulding 15, Thurmond 14, Hodges 12, Smalley 6, Filiatreau 2.

2021ABBGB

Ashland Blazer vs. Bowling Green (Boys)

Bowling Green High School

Bowling Green, KY

January 30, 2021

Kudos to Ashland Coach Jason Mays and Bowling Green Coach DJ Sherrill for putting together this game in difficult times.  Coach Mays agreed to make the trip because Bowling Green had already agreed to host Somerset the night before.  Ashland Blazer came out on fire connecting on five first quarter three point baskets and held a 27-17 lead early in the second quarter and still led 30-24 before Bowling Green finished the quarter on a 20-4 run to lead at halftime by the score of 44-34.  It was all Bowling Green in the second half as they pulled away for an 83-57 victory over Ashland Blazer.  Bowling Green shot 50.9% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line.  The Purples connected on 23 of 26 free throws and pulled down 32 rebounds.

5-11 Jr. Turner Buttry led Bowling Green with 29 points including 16 of 16 free throws.  6-4 Sr. Isaiah Mason added 18 points and seven rebounds.  5-9 Jr. Willie Wilson recorded 14 points including three three point baskets.  6-2 Sr. Jaxon Flanary chipped in with nine points and 11 rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Conner Cooper also scored nine points.

6-2 Jr. Cole Villers led Ashland with 15 points including three three point baskets.  6-1 Jr. Ethan Sellars added 12 points including two three point baskets.  5-11 So. Colin Porter recorded 11 points.  6-2 Fr. Zander Carter chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.  6-1 So. Asher Atkins also recorded six points.

Ashland Blazer,22,12,11,12,57

Bowling Green,17,27,19,20,83

Ashland Blazer (57) – Villers 15, Sellars 12, Porter 11, Carter 6, Atkins 6, Gillum 2, Davis 2, Marcum 3.

Bowling Green (83) – Buttry 29, Mason 18, Wilson 14, Flanary 9, Cooper 9, Banks 2, Wardlow 2.