Rowan County vs. Franklin County (Girls) March 2, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021RCFCG

 

Rowan County vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School

Frankfort, KY

March 2, 2021

 

Rowan County coach Matt Stokes started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Kessaney Melton, 5-5 So. Katie Chandler, 5-6 Jr. Hailey Rose, 5-5 So. Haven Ford, and 5-5 Fr. Destiny Utterback.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Patience Laster, 5-5 Jr. Shauvi Kennedy, 6-4 Jhaven Meade, 5-2 Jr. Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklynn Miles.

 

Rowan County outscored Franklin County 22-12 in the second quarter on their way to a 72-66 victory.  Rowan County shot 44.4% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Vikings connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.  Franklin County shot 49.1% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Flyers connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

 

Haven Ford led Rowan County with 26 points including two three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, six assists, and nine steals.  Katie Chandler added 25 points including five three point baskets.  5-5 Sr. Bailey Haynes recorded nine points.  Hailey Rose chipped in with six points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

 

Patience Laster led Franklin County with 33 points and seven rebounds.  Laster was 14 of 17 from the field and five of seven free throws.  Shauvi Kennedy added 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Brooklynn Miles recorded nine points, eight rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals.

 

Rowan County,13,22,19,18,72

Franklin County,15,12,20,19,66

 

Rowan County (72) – Melton 1, Chandler 25, Rose 6, Ford 26, Utterback 5, Haynes 9.

 

Franklin County (66) – Laster 33, Kennedy 10, Meade 2, Carter 7, Miles 9, Ridderikhoff 3, Frazee 2.

 

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

 

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bardstown (Girls) March 9, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021SHABARDG

 

 

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bardstown (Girls)

Bardstown High School

Bardstown, KY

March 9, 2021

 

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-8 Fr. Reagan Bender, 6-0 Jr. Alex Wolff, 5-5 So. Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr. Maggie Montano.  Bardstown coach Amber Courtney countered with 5-6 Jr. Jaileyah Cotton, 5-6 So. Kaia Grabbert, 5-7 Sr. Sophia Downs, 5-5 Sr. Ma Tija Yocum, and 5-6 Jr. Kadence Walls.

 

Bardstown outscored Sacred Heart Academy 25-16 in the final quarter to earn a 69-65 come-from-behind victory.  The score was tied seven times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Bardstown shot 45.6% from the field including four of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 13 of 28 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.  Sacred Heart shot 35.7% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Valkyries connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored eight points off 18 Bardstown turnovers.

 

Jaileyah Cotton led Bardstown with 38 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 15 rebounds, and three steals.  Kadence Walls added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Kaia Grabbert recorded nine points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Ma Tija Yocum chipped in with five points and eight rebounds.

 

Triniti Ralston led Sacred Heart Academy with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Alex Wolff added 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Reagan Bender recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals.  5-7 Fr. Emi-Lee Howe chipped in with six points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 

 

Sacred Heart Academy,15,20,14,16,65

Bardstown,22,8,14,25,69

 

Sacred Heart Academy (65) – Gilvin 3, Bender 9, Wolff 12, Ralston 23, Montano 3, Pelayo 5, Schafer 4, Howe 6.

 

Bardstown (69) – Cotton 38, Grabbert 9, Downs 1, Yocum 5, Walls 10, Riley 4, Crowe 1.Tinker 1.

 

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

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Great Crossing (Boys) March 9, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021LCAGCB

 

 

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Great Crossing High School

Georgetown, KY

March 9, 2021

 

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Tanner Walton, 6-1 Jr. Jeffrey Selby, 6-3 So. Tyler Hall, 5-9 So. Eli Green, and 6-0 Fr. Brayden Mirus.  Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-2 Jr. Tye Schureman, 6-2 Fr. Vince Dawson, 6-4 Jr. Kalib Perry, 5-7 Fr. Junius Burrell, and 5-10 Jr. Carson Walls.

 

Great Crossing pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 73-61.  The score was tied five times and there were eight lead changes in the game.   Great Crossing shot 48.9% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line.  The Warhawks connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 50% from the field including 10 of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

 

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 17 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Vince Dawson added 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Ty Schureman recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, six assists, and two steals.  Kalib Perry chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.  Carson Walls added eight points and four assists.

 

Tanner Walton led LCA with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Jeffrey Selby added 11 points including three three point baskets.  Brayden Mirus recorded nine points and Tyler Hall added eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

 

Lexington Christian Academy,23,7,13,18,61

Great Crossing,16,12,17,28,73

 

Lexington Christian Academy (61) – Walton 20, Selby 11, T. Hall 8, E. Green 6, Mirus 9, Ragland 4, Preston 3.

 

Great Crossing (73) – Schureman 11, Dawson 14, Perry 8, Burrell 17, Walls 8, Moreno 6, Martin 7, Brown 2.

 

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

 

 

Frederick Douglass vs. Henry Clay (Boys) March 9, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021FDHCB

 

 

Frederick Douglass vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

March 9, 2021

 

Frederick Douglass coach Jason Moseley started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Tyson Barrett, 6-2 Sr. Julius Scearce, 6-8 Sr. Shemar O’Roy-Ford, 5-11 Jr. Kai Simpson, and 6-1 Sr. DaShawn Jackson.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-3 Jr. Kyan Miller, 6-1 Jr. Kanye Henderson, 6-3 Sr. Harrison Lynch, 5-8 So. Konlin Brown, and 6-2 Sr. Aziel Blackwell.

 

Frederick Douglass trailed 56-51 after three quarters but outscored Henry Clay 27-14 in the final quarter to earn a 78-70 victory.  The score was tied eight times and there were 13 lead changes in the game.  Frederick Douglass shot 47.8% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Broncos connected on 25 of 28 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 48.1% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

 

DaShawn Jackson led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including two three point baskets, 14 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, and four assists.  Tyson Barrett added 16 points including three three point baskets, 11 rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Kai Simpson recorded 15 points including five of five free throws.  Julius Scearce chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.

 

Aziel Blackwell led Henry Clay with 23 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and four steals.  Kanye Henderson added 14 points and five rebounds.  Konlin Brown recorded 12 points on four three point baskets.  Harrison Lynch chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists.

 

Frederick Douglass,16,16,19,27,78

Henry Clay,13,20,23,14,70

 

Frederick Douglass (78) – Barrett 16, Scearce 9, O’Roy-Ford 2, Simpson 15, Jackson 26, Fergerson 3, Webb 2, Haga 5.

 

Henry Clay (70) – Miller 4, Henderson 14, Ha. Lynch 9, Brown 12, Blackwell 23, Madison 4, Hawkins 4.

 

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

Henry Clay vs. Scott County (Boys) March 8, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021HCLSCB

 

 

Henry Clay vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

March 8, 2021

 

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Aziel Blackwell, 6-1 Jr. Kanye Henderson, 6-3 Sr. Harrison Lynch, 5-8 So. Konlin Brown, and 5-8 Jr. Sincere Madison.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-3 Jr. Nick Mosby, 6-2 Jr. Jeremy Hamilton, 6-4 Sr. Elias Richardson, 5-8 Sr. Chase Grigsby, and 6-1 Jr. Micah Glenn.

 

Henry Clay defeated Scott County by the score of 69-64.  The score was tied two times and there were two lead changes in this game.  Henry Clay shot 54.1% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off five Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 38.2% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on sevn of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Konlin Brown led Henry Clay with 21 points including six three point baskets.  Brown was seven of nine from the field including six of eight from beyond the arc, and one of two free throws.  Aziel Blackwell added 16 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and 11 rebounds.  Kanye Henderson recorded 11 points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Harrison Lynch chipped in with 11 points including seven of nine free throws and five rebounds.

 

6-2 Jr. Isaiah Haynes led Scott County with 18 points including three of three free throws and three rebounds.  Nick Mosby added 15 points and eight rebounds.  Chase Grigsby recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three assists.  Jeremy Hamilton chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.  Micah Glenn added eight points and three rebounds.

 

Henry Clay,13,20,22,14,69

Scott County,15,12,15,22,64

 

Henry Clay (69) – Blackwell 16, Henderson 11, Ha. Lynch 11, Brown 21, Madison 3, He. Lynch 2, Miller 5.

 

Scott County (64) – Mosby 15, Hamilton 9, Richardson 0, Grigsby 10, Glenn 8, Haynes 18, Middleton 2, Willhite 2.

 

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

 

 

2021 All "A" Classic Basketball Championship (Girls) February 22-March 6, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021 ALLAGI

 

 

2021 All “A” Classic Basketball Championships (Girls)

Round 1 and Quarterfinals Various Locations

Semifinals and Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22-March 6, 2021

 

Crittenden County 64  Murray 53

Hancock County 56  Metcalfe County 39

Bethlehem 75  Danville 57

Whitefield Academy 52  Presentation Academy 47

Walton-Verona 53  Newport Central Catholic 48

West Carter 53  Bishop Brossart 43

Berea 41  Pineville 39

Owsley County 58  Shelby Valley 54

 

Crittenden County 58  Hancock County 48 Quarterfinal

Bethlehem 72  Whitefield Academy 25 Quarterfinal

Walton-Verona 62  West Carter 32 Quarterfinal

Berea 63  Owsley County 52 Quarterfinal

 

Friday March 5^th

 

Bethlehem vs. Crittenden County (Semifinal)

 

Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Kasey Spalding, 6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond, and 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges.  Crittenden County coach Shannon Hodges countered with 5-9 Sr. Nahla Woodward, 5-7 Fr. Riley Smith, 5-7 Sr. Jaelyn Duncan, 5-5 Sr. Chandler Moss, and 5-6 So. Taylor Guess.

 

Bethlehem led 29-9 after the first quarter on their way to an 80-54 victory over Crittenden County.  Bethlehem shot 48.6% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.  The Banshees connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Crittenden County turnovers.  Crittenden County shot 34.9% from the field including four of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rockets connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Bethlehem turnovers.

 

Ella Thompson led Bethlehem with 18 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley added 15 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Amelia Hodges recorded 15 points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Carlie Thurmond chipped in  with nine points, two assists, and five steals.

 

Taylor Guess led Crittenden County with 26 points including three three point baskets, nine of 11 free throws, and five assists.  Nahla Woodward added 11 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Chandler Moss recorded eight points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Jaelyn Duncan chipped in with seven points.

 

Bethlehem,29,17,19,15,80

Crittenden County,9,12,18,15,54

 

Bethlehem (80) – Thompson 18, Spalding 4, Filiatreau 4, Thurmond 9, Hodges 15, Smalley 15, Clayton 2, A. Miles 2, Hurst 3, T. Miles 2, Bishop 6.

 

Crittenden County (54) – Woodward 11, Smith 2, Duncan 7, Moss 8, Guess 26.

 

 

Berea vs. Walton-Verona (Semifinal)

 

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Madison Howell, 5-8 Jr. Alexis Newman, 6-0 Jr. Mackenzie Howell, 4-11 Jr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Jr. Mati Stepp.  Walton-Verona Associate Head Coach Rianna Gayheart countered with 5-9 Sr. Paige Heuser, 5-8 Jr. Kylie Lay, 5-8 Jr. Maggie Buerger, 5-2 Sr. Haylee Neeley, and 5-7 Jr. Audrey Carrico.

 

Walton-Verona dominated play today in a 56-18 over Berea.  Walton-Verona shot 57.6% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Bearcats connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 17.9% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored four points off 14 Walton-Verona turnovers.

 

Maggie Buerger led Walton-Verona with 10 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.  Kylie Lay added nine points on three three point baskets.  5-8 So. Grace Brewer recorded seven points and Audrey Carrico chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.  5-4 So. Jenna Rodgers added six points and two steals.  Haylee Neeley recorded five points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

 

Madison Howell led Berea with five points and three rebounds.  5-9 So. Chesney Lovins added four points and two rebounds.

 

Berea,5,5,7,1,18

Walton-Verona,12,14,18,12,56

 

Berea (18) – Ma. Howell 5, Newman 3, Mac. Howell 0, Rodgers 2, Mati Stepp 0, Beard 3, Lovins 4, Clark 1.

 

Walton-Verona (56) – Heuser 0, Lay 9, Buerger 10, Neeley 5, Carrico 6, Rodger 6, Brewer 7, Gamm 5, Schneider 4, Hatton 4.

 

 

Saturday March 6^th

 

Walton-Verona vs. Bethlehem (Championship)

 

Walton-Verona Associate Head Coach Rianna Gayheart started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Paige Heuser, 5-8 Jr. Kylie Lay, 5-8 Jr. Maggie Buerger, 5-2 Sr. Haylee Neeley, and 5-7 Jr. Audrey Carrico.  Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Kasey Spalding, 6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond, and 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges. 

 

Bethlehem defeated Walton-Verona by the score of 53-43.  The score was tied once and there were four lead changes in this game.  Bethlehem shot 54.5% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Banshees connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored three points off nine Walton-Verona turnovers.  Walton-Verona shot 44.4% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bearcats connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored two points off five Bethlehem turnovers.

 

Ella Thompson led Bethlehem with 12 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley added 12 points and eight rebounds.  Amelia Hodges recorded 10 points, two rebounds, and six assists.  Carlie Thurmond added 10 points including two three point baskets and two assists.  Kasey Spalding chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets. 

 

Maggie Buerger led Walton-Verona with 14 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Haylee Neeley added 12 points on four three point baskets and three assists.  5-8 So. Grace Brewer recorded seven points and five rebounds.

 

Walton-Verona,14,12,5,12,43

Bethlehem,17,12,9,15,53

 

Walton-Verona (43) – Heuser 0, Lay 2, Buerger 14, Neeley 12, Carrico 4, Brewer 7, Schneider 4.

 

Bethlehem (53) – Thompson 12, Spalding 7, Filiatreau 2, Thurmond 10, Hodges 10, Smalley 12.

 

 

All Tournament Team

 

Maggie Buerger  Walton-Verona

Jaelyn Duncan  Crittenden County

Taylor Guess  Crittenden County

Amelia Hodges  Bethlehem

Madison Howell  Berea

Kylie Lay  Walton-Verona

Chesney Lovins  Berea

Haylee Neeley  Walton-Verona

Xaviara Smalley  Bethlehem

Mati Stepp  Berea

Carlie Thurmond  Bethlehem

Nahla Woodward  Crittenden County

Ella Thompson  Bethlehem MVP

 

A special thanks to the Event Staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

 

 

2021 All "A" Classic (Boys) February 22-March 6, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021 ALLABO

 

 

2021 All “A” Classic Basketball Championships (Boys)

Round 1 and Quarterfinals Various Locations

Semifinals and Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22-March 6, 2021

 

Clinton County 64  Owensboro Catholic 60

Murray 54  Lyon County 50

Evangel Christian 68  Kentucky Country Day 63 Overtime

Somerset 55  Washington County 53

West Carter 71  Robertson County 63 Overtime

St. Henry 73  Walton-Verona 29

Lexington Christian Academy 61  Harlan 48

Pikeville 82  Knott County Central 59

 

Clinton County 70  Murray 56 Quarterfinal Overtime

Evangel Christian 59 Somerset 57 Quarterfinal

St. Henry 65 West Carter 48 Quarterfinal

Lexington Christian Academy 53 Pikeville 42 Quarterfinal

 

Friday March 5^th

 

Evangel Christian vs. Clinton County (Semifinal)

 

Evangel Christian coach Myles Harvey started the following linrup: 6-4 Jr. Gage Mabry, 6-3 So. Dawson Black, 6-10 So. Cy Malonga, 5-10 Sr. Keion Scrivener, and 5-9 Jr. Rayvon Marzette.  Clinton County coach Todd Messer countered with 6-3 Sr. Chase Stines, 5-11 Jr. Blake Melton, 6-5 Jr. Nick Delk, 6-0 Jr. Bryson Cross, and 6-1 Sr. Nick Brown.

 

Clinton County held on to defeat Evangel Christian by the score of 44-42. It was not an easy victory as Blake Melton left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and Nick Delk left the game in the final quarter with a cut to the head that later required stitches.  Evangel Christian brought size and athleticism to the game but Clinton County managed to hold a 33-23 rebound advantage and held a 20-9 advantage in second chance points.  There were five ties and seven lead changes in the game.

 

Clinton County shot 38.6% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Evangel Christian turnovers.  Evangel Christian shot 36.4% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Clinton County turnovers. 

 

Blake Melton led Clinton County with 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Nick Brown added 11 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Nick Delk recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.  Chase Stines chipped in with four points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Bryson Cross added six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

 

Dawson Black led Evangel Christian with 16 points including four three point baskets.  6-2 Fr. Carmelo Mercer added eight points including two three point baskets.  Cyr Malonga recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocked shots.

 

Evangel Christian,7,15,13,7,42

Clinton County,11,14,10,9,44

 

Evangel Christian (42) – Mabry 2, Black 16, Malonga 6, Scrivener 2, Marzette 3, Price 2, Tshaka 3, Mercer 8.

 

Clinton County (44) – Stines 4, Melton 11, Delk 10, Cross 6, Brown 11, Nuetzman 2.

 

 

Lexington Christian Academy vs. St. Henry (Semifinal)

 

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Tanner Walton, 6-1 Jr. Jeffrey Selby, 6-3 So. Tyler Hall, 5-9 So. Elijah Green, and 6-0 Fr. Brayden Mirus.  St. Henry coach David Faust countered with 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Vieth, 6-2 Sr. Jude Bessler, 6-4 Sr. Cody Teeten, 5-8 Sr. Cory Shea, and 5-10 Sr. Ryan Butler.

 

St. Henry raced out to a 23-5 first quarter on their way to a 72-49 victory over Lexington Christian Academy.  St. Henry shot 45.1% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 37.5% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off seven St. Henry turnovers.

 

Wyatt Vieth led st. Henry with 21 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and four steals.  Jude Bessler added 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Ryan Butler recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

 

Tanner Walton led Lexington Christian with 20 points including six of seven free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Tyler Hall added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Brayden Mirus recorded eight points and three rebounds.

 

Lexington Christian Academy,5,19,17,8,49

St. Henry,23,9,18,22,72

 

Lexington Christian Academy (49) – Walton 20, Selby 3, T. Hall 13, E. Green 3, Mirus 8, A. Green 2.

 

St. Henry (72) – Vieth 21, Bessler 17, Teeten 8, Shea 6, Butler 10, Setters 2, Ryan 3, Ravenscraft 2, McNamara 3.

 

Saturday March 6^th

 

St. Henry vs. Clinton County (Championship)

 

St. Henry coach David Faust started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Vieth, 6-2 Sr. Jude Bessler, 6-4 Sr. Cody Teeten, 5-8 Sr. Cory Shea, and 5-10 Sr. Ryan Butler.  Clinton County coach Todd Messer countered with 6-3 Sr. Chase Stines, 5-11 Jr. Blake Melton, 6-5 Jr. Nick Delk, 6-0 Jr. Bryson Cross, and 6-1 Sr. Nick Brown.

 

St. Henry pulled away in the second half to defeat Clinton County 74-57 to repeat as champion.  The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  St. Henry shot 60.4% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Clinton County turnovers.  Clinton County shot 50% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 St. Henry turnovers.

 

Wyatt Vieth led St. Henry with 27 points, three rebounds, and five steals.  Jude Bessler added 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Cody Teeten recorded 11 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.  Ryan Butler chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

 

Nick Delk led Clinton County with 19 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Blake Melton added 17 points including four three point baskets and five assists.  Nick Brown recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Bryson Cross chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and eight assists.  Chase Stines added five points and four rebounds.

 

St. Henry,14,21,21,18,74

Clinton County,16,14,15,12,57

 

St. Henry (74) – Vieth 27, Bessler 13, Teeten 11, Shea 3, Butler 7, Croyle 2, Ryan 3, Ravenscraft 3, McNamara 5.

 

Clinton County (57) – Stines 5, Melton 17, Delk 19, Cross 6, Brown 10.

 

 

All Tournament Team

 

Jude Bessler  St. Henry

Dawson Black  Evangel Christian

Nick Brown  Clinton County

Ryan Butler  St. Henry

Nick Delk  Clinton County

Tyler Hall  Lexington Christian Academy

Cyr Malonga  Evangel Christian

Carmelo Mercer  Evangel Christian

Blake Melton  Clinton County

Jeffrey Selby  Lexington Christian Academy

Cody Teeten  St. Henry

Tanner Walton  Lexington Christian Academy

Wyatt Vieth  St. Henry  MVP

 

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

 

 

 

Great Crossing vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls) February 26, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021GCCALG

 

 

Great Crossing vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

Christian Academy of Louisville

Louisville, KY

February 26, 2021

 

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. Started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Ava Schureman, 5-7 Jr. Rachel Smith, 6-0 So. Raegan Barrett, 5-4 Sr. Hailey Ward, and 5-7 Jr. Timothi Williams.  Christian Academy of Louisville coach Cameron Pridemore countered with 5-9 Sr. Delaney Gardner, 5-6 Fr. Savannah Gardner, 6-0 Sr. Sydney Raque, 5-6 Jr. Abigail Embry, and 5-7 Jr. Jaya McClure.

 

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Great Crossing 58-57 in overtime.  CAL led Great Crossing 26-9 early in the second quarter and 52-42 after three quarters but the Warhawks outscored CAL 12-2 in the final quarter to force overtime.  CAL shot 42.9% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Centurions connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Great Crossing turnovers.  Great Crossing shot 41.7% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Warhawks connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight CAL turnovers.

 

Sydney Raque led CAL with 22 points including six three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jaya McClure added 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  5-6 Fr. Ella Daniels recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.  Savannah Gardner chipped in with seven points and two rebounds.

 

Timothi Williams led Great Crossing with 26 points and four rebounds.  Rachel Smith added 13 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Ava Schureman and 6-0 Sr. Lauren Tucker pulled down nine and eight rebounds respectively.

 

Great Crossing,9,20,13,12,3,57

Christian Academy of Louisville,23,13,16,2,4,58

 

Great Crossing (57) – Schureman 4, Smith 13, Barrett 2, Ward 3, Williams 26, McMath 4, Boehm 2, Tucker 3.

 

Christian Academy of Louisville (58) – D. Gardner 4, S. Gardner 7, Raque 22, Embry 4, McClure 11, Daniels 8, Kincaid 2.

 

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

Madison Central vs. Lincoln County (Girls) March 8, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021MCLCG

 

 

Madison Central vs. Lincoln County (Girls)

Lincoln County High School

Stanford, KY

March 8, 2021

 

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Raelynn Miller, 5-11 Sr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-5 Sr. Brianna Bierbaum, and 5-4 So. Eve Carter.  Lincoln County coach Brandon Fisher countered with 5-11 So. Chloe Ralston, 5-5 Fr. Makayla Greer, 6-0 So. Emily Estes, 5-4 Sr. Katie Carmicle, and 5-5 8^th Grade Alexia Baldock.

 

Madison Central led 22-19 after three quarters but Lincoln County outscored Madison Central 20-9 in the final quarter (including 12 of 15 free throws) to earn a 39-31 victory.  Lincoln County shot 30.6% from the field including 0 for 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Madison Central shot 27% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.

 

Emily Estes led Lincoln County with 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals.  Chloe Ralston added eight points and three rebounds.  Katie Carmicle recorded seven points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Alexia Baldock chipped in with six points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

 

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 11 points including seven of 10 free throws, and 13 rebounds.  5-4 8^th Grade Brittany Campbell added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Eve Carter recorded four points, six rebounds, and four assists.

 

Madison Central,9,7,6,9,31

Lincoln County,7.7.5.20.39

 

Madison Central (31) – Hensley 11, Miller 2, Hammitt 4, Bierbaum 0, Eve Carter 4, Bri. Campbell 6, Lochmueller 2, Strader 2.

 

Lincoln County (39) – C. Ralston 8, Greer 1, Estes 11, Carmicle 7, Baldock 6, Mullins 2, T. Ralston 4.

 

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

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men) OVC Semifinal March 5, 2021
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

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Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men)

OVC Tournament (Semifinal)

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 5, 2021

 

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.  Morehead State University coach Preston Spradlin countered with 6-6 Sr. James Baker, 6-4 Jr. DeVon Cooper, 6-10 Fr. Johni Broome, 6-3 Jr. KJ Hunt, and 6-3 Jr. Skyelar Potter.

 

Morehead State led by 11 mid way through the second half but had to withstand an Eastern Kentucky rally to earn a 67-64 victory and advance to the championship game.  There were five lead changes and seven ties in this game.  Morehead State shot 49% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 41% from the field including nine of 24 beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Morehead State turnovers. 

 

DeVon Cooper led Morehead State with 25 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Johni Broome added 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Skyelar Potter recorded nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  James Baker chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds.

 

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 29 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists.  Michael Moreno added 14 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Curt Lewis recorded 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

 

Eastern Kentucky,28,36,64

Morehead State,31,36,67

 

Eastern Kentucky (64) – Moreno 14, Lewis 11, King 5, Green Jr. 29, Robb 0, Blanton 4, Balogun 1.

 

Morehead State (67) – Baker 8, D. Cooper 25, Broome 17, Hunt 0, Potter 9, T. Cooper 6, Bryan 2.

 

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.