Topic: Basketball
2023BBGCBSB
Garrard County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)
Woodford County High School
Versailles, KY
February 4, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Garrard County coach Brandon Cooper started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Ethan Cooper, 6-1 Sr. Austin Adams, 6-6 Sr. Mason Sulla, 5-9 So. Damarion Boatley, and 5-11 So. Jaydon Noe. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-7 Sr. Jaden Biggers, 6-3 Sr, Daeveon Adams, 6-6 So. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Fr. Amari Owens, and 5-11 So. Ethan Dunn.
Bryan Station pulled away in the final period to defeat Garrard County by the score of 69-59. The score was tied seven times and there were six lead changes in the game. Bryan Station shot 50.9% from the field including 11 of 20 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Garrard County turnovers. Garrard County shot 45.8% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Golden Lions connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Bryan Station turnovers.
Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 28 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Felix Gonzalez added 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 So. Rashaad Faulkner recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.
Ethan Cooper led Garrard County with 23 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. Mason Sulla added 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Austin Adams recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Jaydon Noe chipped in with eight points.
Garrard County,12,20,14,13,59
Bryan Station,13,17,18,21,69
Garrard County (59) – Cooper 23, Adams 11, Sulla 11, Boatley 4, Jaydon Noe 8, Alcorn 2.
Bryan Station (69) – Biggers 4, Adams 5, Gonzalez 13, Owens 28, Dunn 6, Faulkner 13.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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