Topic: Basketball
2023BBRYLESHG
Ryle vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)
Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY
January 11, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 Sr. Austin Johnson, 6-2 Jr. Sarah Baker, 5-9 Fr. Jaelyn Jones, and 5-11 Sr. Abby Holtman. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.
Sacred Heart Academy defeated Ryle by the score of 86-49. Sacred Heart Academy shot 47.9% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 41.1% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders was zero for one at the free throw line, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine SHA turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led SHA with 37 points including five three point baskets, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals, Triniti Ralston added 14 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and seven assists. Reagan Bender recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Claire Russell chipped in with eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals.
Sarah Baker led Ryle with 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Abby Holtman added 11 points, five rebounds, and five steals. Quinn Eubank recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Austin Johnson chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Ryle,16,9,11,13,49
Sacred Heart Academy,24,21,24,17,86
Ryle (49) – Eubank 10, Johnson 9, Baker 12, Jones 4, Holtman 11, Carrigan 3.
Sacred Heart Academy (86) – Johnson 37, Bender 13, Pelayo 2, Ralston 14, Russell 8, Howe 6, Wolff 6.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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