2022NLSHG

North Laurel vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

January 8, 2022

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Gracie McKnight, 5-6 Fr. Bella Sizemore, 6-3 So.Chloe McKnight, 5-7 Jr. Emily Sizemore, and 5-6 Sr. Hailee Valentine.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Sr. Alex Wolff, 5-11 Sr. Josie Gilvin, 6-3 So. Angelina Pelayo, 5-10 So. Reagan Bender, and 6-0 Fr. ZaKiyah Johnson.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated North Laurel by the score of 76-52.  Sacred Heart shot 54% from the field including one of 10 from the free throw line.  The Valkyries connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 43.2% from the field including eight of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off seven Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 17 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Angelina Pelayo added 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and three steals.  Alex Wolff recorded 16 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  5-8 So. Claire Russell chipped in with 12 points.  Josie Gilvin recorded four points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals.

Hailee Valentine led North Laurel with 34 points including seven three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three steals.  Emily Sizemore added six points, two rebounds, and seven assists.  Chloe McKnight recorded six points and two rebounds.

North Laurel,14,10,13,15,52

Sacred Heart Academy,19,17,16,24,76

North Laurel (52) – G. McKnight 3, B. Sizemore 3, C. McKnight 6, E. Sizemore 6, Valentine 34.

Sacred Heart Academy (76) – Wolff 16, Gilvin 4, Pelayo 16, Bender 6, Johnson 17, Russell 12, Lovan 2, Howe 3

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

2022BCCB

Beechwood vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School

Park Hills, KY

January 7, 2022

Beechwood coach Erik Goetz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Ty Eviston, 5-10 Jr. Cameron Boyd, 6-2 Fr. Mattox Kelly, 5-9 8^th Grade Cash Harney, and 5-10 Jr. Trevor Logue.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 Jr. Chandler Starks, 6-2 Sr. Mekhi Wilson, 6-8 Sr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-11 Jr. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-1 Jr. Kascyl McGillis.

Covington Catholic outscored Beechwood 34-6 in the second quarter on their way to an 82-41 victory.  Covington Catholic shot 62.3% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.  Beechwood shot 46.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.

Evan Ipsaro led Covington Catholic with 21 points including three of three free throws, seven assists, and two steals.  Mitchell Rylee added 18 points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Kascyl McGillis recorded 15 points on five three point baskets.  Chandler Starks chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Cameron Boyd led Beechwood with 16 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, and three assists.  Trevor Logue added seven points and four rebounds.  Ty Eviston recorded seven points and two rebounds.

Beechwood,12,6,15,8,41

Covington Catholic,21,34,16,11,82

Beechwood (41) – Eviston 7, Boyd 16, Kelly 2, Harney 0, Logue 7, Gabbard 6, Way 2, Pangallo 1.

Covington Catholic (82) – Starks 6, Wilson 2, Rylee 18, Ipsaro 21, McGillis 15, Johnson 3, Hussey 4, Fryman 4, Link 4, Detzel 3, Jones 2.

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2022BALNLB

Ballard vs. North Laurel (Boys)

Second Chance Shootout

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 8, 2022

Ballard started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Gabe Sisk, 6-1 Sr. Derrick Tilford, 6-10 Sr. Maker Bar, 5-10 So. Chaunte Marrero, and 6-0 Sr. Kaden Stanton.  North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-2 Sr. Caden Harris, 5-11 Sr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard.

Ballard pulled away in the final quarter to earn a 97-83 victory over North Laurel in a high scoring shootout in which both teams combined for 34 three point goals.  There were six lead changes and four ties in this game.  Ballard shot 58.1% from the field including 18 of 35 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 16 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 45.3% from the field including 16 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Ballard turnovers.

Gabe Sisk led Ballard with 30 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Maker Bar added 18 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Kaden Stanton recorded 17 points including five three point baskets and five assists. 

Clay Sizemore led North Laurel with 18 points on six three point baskets.  Reed Sheppard added 17 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, seven assists, and eight steals.  6-2 Jr. Chase Dotson recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds.  Ryan Davidson chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.  Brody Brock added 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Ballard,24,27,26,20,97

North Laurel,21,22,29,11,83

Ballard (97) – Sisk 30, Tilford 5, Bar 18, Marrero 6, Stanton 17, Hayden 4, House 8, Bufford 9.

North Laurel (83) – Davidson 13, Brock 10, Harris 2, Sizemore 18, Sheppard 17, Dotson 17, Rawlings 6.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2022ENSLCB

Ensworth (TN) vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Second Chance Shootout

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 8, 2022

Ensworth (TN) coach Bradley Pierson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Tony Gaines, 6-1 Sr. Parker Wainwright, 6-8 Sr. Malik Dia, 6-0 Jr. Devaki Garr, and 6-1 So. Nic Hyche.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-4 So. Rowan Williams, 6-4 Jr. Hudson Sparks, 6-11 Jr. Reece Potter, 6-0 So. John Reinhart, and 6-2 Sr. Jack Gohmann.

Ensworth (TN) led 42-22 early in the third quarter and withstood a late Lexington Catholic rally to earn a 72-62 victory.  Lexington Catholic was unable to find the range from beyond the arc today as they were outscored 24-6 from three point range.  Ensworth shot 50% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 20 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 48% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Ensworth turnovers.

Malik Dia led Ensworth (TN) with 28 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 14 free throws, and seven rebounds.  Nic Hyche added 11 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Devaki Garr recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Tony Gaines chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.

Reece Potter led Lexington Catholic with 24 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots.  John Reinhart added 16 points including five of six free throws, and six assists.  Jack Gohmann recorded 15 points including five of six free throws, five assists, and three steals.

Ensworth (TN),17,20,13,22,72

Lexington Catholic,9,13,17,23,62

Ensworth (TN) (72) – Gaines 9, Wainwright 5, Dia 28, Garr 11, Hyche 11, Sharp 4, Curtis 4.

Lexington Catholic (62) – R. Williams 2, Sparks 3, Potter 24, Reinhart 16, Gohmann 15, Clements 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021SWGRCLG

Southwestern vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls) (Championship)

White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

Southwestern coach Junior Molden started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Makayla Noritis, 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Young, 6-1 So. Payton Acey, 5-6 Fr. Kinsey Molden, and 5-7 Jr. Ayden Smiddy.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 Fr. Ciara Byars, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Byars, 5-10 Sr. Tyra Flowers, 5-1 7^th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Jr. Trinity Gay.

George Rogers Clark came from behind to defeat Southwestern 62-61 in overtime to earn the championship.  Southwestern raced out to a 13-4 early lead and led 53-49 after three quarters before GRC rallied for the victory.  There were 11 lead changes and eight ties in this game.  Southwestern held a 27-6 advantage in three point points and GRC held a 22-10 advantage in free throws made.  GRC shot 43.2% from the field including two of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Southwestern turnovers.  Southwestern shot 40.4% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led GRC with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.  Brianna Byars added 19 points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Tyra Flowers recorded 18 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Kinsey Molden led Southwestern with 15 points including three three point baskets and two steals.  Kaylee Young added 14 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Payton Acey recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.  Ayden Smiddy chipped in with 12 points including six of eight free throws, 10 assists, and two steals.  Makayla Noritis added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Southwestern,20,13,20,6,2,61

George Rogers Clark,11,23,15,10,3,62

Southwestern (61) – Noritis 8, Young 14, Acey 12, Molden 15, Smiddy 12.

George Rogers Clark (62) – C. Byars 23, B. Byars 19, Flowers 18, Stamper 0, Gay 2, Tabor 2.

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

2021MERCOOG

Mercy Academy vs. Cooper (Girls) (3rd Place)

White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Emma Barnett, 5-10 Jr. Mary Smith, 6-2 Fr. Leah Macy, 5-5 Fr. Alyssa Murphy, and 5-5 Sr. Gracie Helm.  Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-1 So. Bella Deere, 6-0 So. Logan Luebbers Palmer, 6-2 Jr. Whitney Lind, 5-8 So. Maleah Alexander, and 5-10 So. Liz Freihofer.

Mercy Academy defeated Cooper by the score of 51-40.  The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Mercy Academy shot 38.3% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored three points off 11 Cooper turnovers.  Cooper shot 26.9% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Mercy Academy turnovers.

Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Alyssa Murphy added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Emma Barnett recorded nine points and eight rebounds.  Gracie Helm chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Liz Freihofer led Cooper with 14 points including two three point baskets, and 10 rebounds.  Whitney Lind added 12 points and nine rebounds.  Logan Luebbers Palmer recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Mercy Academy,13,10,10,18,51

Cooper,12,8,8,12,40

Mercy Academy (51) – Barnett 9, Smith 1, Macy 20, Murphy 12, Helm 9.

Cooper (40) – Deere 0, L. Luebbers Palmer 7, Lind 12, Alexander 6, L. Freihofer 14, Thompson 1.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021ACSLG

Anderson County vs. South Laurel (Girls) (5^th Place)

White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Paige Serafini, 5-11 Fr. Lainey Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Jacie Chesser, 5-7 So. Jenna Satterly, and 5-11 Sr. Amiya Jenkins.  South Laurel coach Chris Souder countered with 6-0 So. Clara Collins, 5-10 Jr. Gracie Turner, 5-11 Jr. Emily Cox, 5-6 Sr. Corbin Miller, and 5-11 7^th Grade Peyton Mabe.

Anderson County outscored South Laurel 15-7 in the third quarter on their way to a 49-44 victory.  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Anderson County shot 32.6% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line.  The Bearcats connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 29 South Laurel turnovers.  South Laurel shot 44.8% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Anderson County turnovers.

Amiya Jenkins led Anderson County with 18 points including seven of nine free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, one blocked shot, and three steals.  Jacie Chesser added 12 points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Lainey Johnson recorded nine points and three steals. 

Clara Collins led South Laurel with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  6-2 Sr. Rachel Presley added 11 points and nine rebounds.  Peyton Mabe recorded 10 points including six of 10 free throws. 

Anderson County,10,7,15,17,49

South Laurel,10,10,7,17,44

Anderson County (49) – Serafini 3, Johnson 9, Chesser 12, Satterly 7, Jenkins 18.

South Laurel (44) – Collins 17, Turner 3, Cox 3, Miller 0, Mabe 10, Presley 11.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021SVLCG

Shelby Valley vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls) (7^th Place)

White, Greer, & Maggard Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

Shelby Valley coach Lonnie Rowe started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Zoee Johnson, 5-8 Jr. Kyra Looney, 5-10 Sr. Alyssa Elswick, 5-6 Sr. Cassidy Rowe, and 5-6 So. Jazzy Meade.  Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Jr. Katherine Truitt, 5-8 Fr. Abby Hammond, 5-9 So. Lydia Kennedy, 5-7 Jr. Lucy Nash, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Carlisle.

Shelby Valley outscored Lexington Catholic 19-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 63-58 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Shelby Valley shot 47.1% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Kats connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington catholic shot 34.5% from the field including three of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Shelby Valley turnovers.

Alyssa Elswick led Shelby Valley with 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  Zoee Johnson added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Kyra Looney recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  5-3 8^th Grade Kylie Alvin chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.  Cassidy Rowe recorded nine points, nine rebounds, six assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 27 points including nine of 10 free throws, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Lydia Kennedy added eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  Abby Hammond recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Shelby Valley,13,19,19,12,63

Lexington Catholic,16,14,9,19,58

Shelby Valley (63) – Z. Johnson 12, Looney 12, Elswick 14, Rowe 9, Meade 3, Alvin 10, S. Johnson 3.

Lexington Catholic (58) – Truitt 27, Hammond 8, Kennedy 8, Nash 2, Carlisle 3, Mayo 6, Elbert 3, Monohan 1.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021MERGRCG

Mercy Academy vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls) (Semifinal)

White, Greer, & Maggard Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 20, 2021

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Emma Barnett, 5-10 Jr. Mary Smith, 6-2 Fr. Leah Macy, 5-5 Fr. Alyssa Murphy, and 5-5 Sr. Gracie Helm.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-11 Jr. Brianna Byars, 5-10 Sr. Tyra Flowers, 6-1 Fr. Ciara Byars, 5-0 7^th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Jr. Trinity Gay.

George Rogers Clark pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Mercy Academy by the score of 77-59.  GRC shot 48.3% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Mercy Academy shot 36.2% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven GRC turnovers.

Brianna Byars led GRC with 30 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Ciara Byars added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals.  Trinity Gay recorded nine points, four assists, and two steals. 

Alyssa Murphy led Mercy Academy with 16 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.  Emma Barnett added 15 points including three three point baskets and 12 rebounds.  Leah Macy recorded 14 points including four of five free throws, and 13 rebounds.  Mary Smith chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws and six assists.

Mercy Academy,20,9,21,9,59

George Rogers Clark,12,24,19,22,77

Mercy Academy (59) – Barnett 15, Smith 8, Macy 14, Murphy 16, Helm 5, Kaelin 1.

George Rogers Clark (77) – B. Byars 30, Flowers 5, C. Byars 18, Stamper 6, Gay 9, Garrard 6, Tabor 3.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021COSWG

Cooper vs. Southwestern (Girls) (Semifinal)

White, Greer, & Maggard Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 20, 2021

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Bella Deere, 6-0 So. Logan Luebbers Palmer, 6-2 Jr. Whitney Lind, 5-8 So. Maleah Alexander, and 5-10 So. Liz Freihofer.  Southwestern coach Junior Molden countered with 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Young, 5-11 Sr. Makayla Noritis, 6-1 So. Payton Acey, 5-6 Fr. Kinsey Molden, and 5-7 Jr. Ayden Smiddy.

Southwestern rallied in the final quarter for a 46-40 come-from-behind victory over Cooper to advance to the championship game.  Southwestern shot 37.8% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Cooper turnovers.  Cooper shot 31.6% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 15 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Southwestern turnovers.

Kinsey Molden led Southwestern with 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, and two steals.  Payton Acey added 15 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Ayden Smiddy recorded eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Whitney Lind led Cooper with 17 points including seven of seven free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.  Logan Luebbers Palmer added 14 points including eight of eight free throws, five rebounds, and four steals.  Liz Freihofer recorded six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Cooper,8,15,4,13,40

Southwestern,9,9,8,20,46

Cooper (40) – Deere 0, L.Luebbers Palmer 14, Lind 17, Alexander 0, L. Freihofer 6, J. Luebbers Palmer 3.

Southwestern (46) – Young 5, Noritis 0, Acey 15, Molden 18, Smiddy 8.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.