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Mercy Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls)

6^th Region Tournament Championship

Fern Creek High School
Louisville, KY
March 4, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-5 So. Alyssa Murphy, and 5-7 So. Addison Becker. Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Rodgers, 5-7 Sr. Logan Ortega, 5-10 So. Madeline Curtsinger, 5-6 So. Carli Bryant, and 5-8 Sr. Lilly Reid.

Mercy Academy defeated Bullitt East 54-51 in overtime. Bullitt East trailed by 12 in the first half but outscored Mercy Academy 22-12 in the final quarter to force overtime. There were three lead changes and three ties in this game. Mercy Academy shot 22.4% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 30 of 43 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Bullitt East turnovers. Bullitt East shot 35.3% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Chargers connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 24 points including 18 of 22 free throws, 22 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Mary Smith added 13 points including six of six free throws. Emma Barnett recorded nine points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Addison Becker chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Alyssa Murphy added four points and five rebounds.

Lilly Reid led Bullitt East with 20 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Madeline Curtsinger added 11 points and eight rebounds. 5-5 Fr. Mollie Johnston added eight points and two rebounds. Logan Ortega recorded seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. Anna Rodgers chipped in with five points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Mercy Academy,15,10,7,12,10,54

Bullitt East,9,5,8,22,7,51

Mercy Academy (54) – Barnett 9, Smith 13, Macy 24, Murphy 4, Becker 4.

Bullitt East (51) – Rodgers 5, Ortega 7, Curtsinger 11, Bryant 0, Reid 20, Johnston 8.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Central (Girls)

7^th Region Tournament Championship

Fern Creek High School
Louisville, KY
March 4, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 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. Central coach DeShawn Pendleton countered with 5-11 Jr. Destiny Jones, 5-9 Sr. Shanese Carr, 5-11 Sr. JaLa Douglas, 5-2 Sr. Miracle Thomas, and 5-6 Sr. Amaya Asher.

Sacred Heart Academy raced out to a 28-13 first quarter lead on their way to an 85-58 victory over Central. Sacred Heart shot 58.5% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Central turnovers. Central shot 47.9% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jackets connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 31 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Angelina Pelayo added 23 points and six rebounds. Reagan Bender recorded 17 points, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Triniti Ralston chipped in with five points, nine rebounds. And 10 assists. Claire Russell recorded six points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Amaya Asher led Central with 24 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. JaLa Douglas added 18 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Destiny Jones recorded 13 points and seven rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,28,20,15,22,85

Central,13,16,12,17,58

Sacred Heart Academy (85) – Johnson 31, Bender 17, Pelayo 23, Ralston 5, Russell 6, Howe 3.

Central (58) – Jones 13, Carr 0, Douglas 18, Thomas 0, Asher 24, Rudolph 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023IHSAAG1A

The 48^th Annual

IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals Class A,2A,3A, and 4A

Presented by the Indiana Fever & Indiana Pacers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

February 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bethany Christian (24-4) vs. Lanesville (28-2) Class 1A Championship

Bethany Christian coach Krysten Parson started the following lineup: 5-10 Kiersten Todd, 5-7 Jr. Zoe Willems, 5-11 Jr. Eva Horning, 5-2 Jr. Mariah Stoltzfus, and 5-6 Sr. Kolette Kern. Lanesville coach Angie Hinton countered with 5-9 So. Hadley Crosier, 5-9 Sr. Linzie Wernert, 6-1 Sr. Morgan Sonner, 5-5 Jr. Ava Kerr, and 5-7 So. Hylton Brumley.

Lanesville took an early lead and never looked back in a 60-41 victory over Bethany Christian. This was an end to a journey as Angie Hinton took the helm of the program five years ago. Lanesville had experience 12 straight losing seasons and Coach Hinton is 116-19 during this period culminating in a championship.

Laneville shot 55.6% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Eagles connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Bethany Christian. Bethany Christian shot 31.4% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc. The Bruins connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven Lanesville turnovers.

Morgan Sonner led Lanesville with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Linzie Wernert added 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. 6-1 So. Shelby Allen recorded 11 points and five rebounds. Hadley Crosier chipped in with nine points, five assists, and four steals. Hylton Brumley dished out seven assists.

Zoe Willems led Bethany Christian with 17 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Maria Stoltzfus added 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Kiersten Todd recorded five points and six rebounds.

Bethany Christian,7,11,13,10,41

Zanesville,17,17,10,16,60

Bethany Christian (41) – Todd 5, Willems 17, Horning 3, Stoltzfus 11, Kern 0, Moser 5.

Zanesville (60) – Crosier 9, Wernert 13, Sonner 18, Kerr 7, Brumley 2, Allen 11.

Lapel (22-8) vs. Forest Park (26-3) Class 2A Championship

Lapel coach Zach Newby started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Deannaya Haseman, 5-8 Jr. Madelyn Poynter, 6-0 Fr. Laniah Wills, 5-6 Sr. Kerith Renihan, and 5-7 Sr. Jaylee Hubble. Forest Park coach Tony Hasenour countered with 5-10 Sr. Lydia Betz, 5-9 Sr. Carly Begle, 6-1 Sr. Amber Tretter, 5-5 Sr. Danielle Eckert, and 5-9 Sr. Gabey Gray.

Amber Tretter hit a layup with nine seconds on the clock to give Forest Park a 38-37 victory and their second straight championship. Lapel had one last chance but Madelyn Poynter’s three point attempt at the buzzer failed to connect. Poynter had earlier connected on a three point basket with 19 seconds remaining to give Lapel a 37-36 lead before Tretter;s game winning shot. There were 10 lead changes and two ties in this game.

Forest Park shot 38.9% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Rangers connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Lapel turnovers. Lapel shot 35.1% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Forest Park turnovers.

Lydia Betz led Forest Park with 15 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Amber Tretter added 13 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and three blocked shots. Carley Begle recorded five points and seven rebounds.

Madelyn Poynter led Lapel with 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Jaylee Hubble added nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds. Laniah Wills recorded eight points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Lapel,6,10,7,14,37

Forest Park,6,8,17,7,38

Lapel (37) – Haseman 3, Poynter 15, Wills 8, Renihan 0, Hubble 9, Stow 2.

Forest Park (38) – Betz 15, Begle 5, Tretter 13, Eckert 0, Gray 5.

Fairfield (28-2) vs. Corydon Central (27-3) Class 3A Championship

Fairfield coach Brodie Garber started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Morgan Gawthrop, 5-6 Jr. Kaylee Dillon, 6-0 Sr. Brea Garber, 5-5 Sr. Delana Geiger, and 5-5 Sr. Bailey Willard. Corydon Central coach Josh Conrad countered with 5-11 Sr. Ava Weber, 5-10 Jr. Morgan Adams, 6-1 So. Alyssa Groover, 5-6 So. Josie Vaughn, and 5-6 Sr. Bailey Orme.

Fairfield’s top ranked defense came through in a 49-42 victory over Corydon Central. There were seven lead changes and two ties in this game. Fairfield shot 27.8% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on 25 of 35 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Corydon Central turnovers. Corydon Central shot 30.6% from the field including three of 26 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Fairfield turnovers.

Brea Garber led Fairfield with 19 points including 13 of 15 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three blocked shots. Morgan Gawthrop added 13 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Bailey Willard recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and three rebounds.

Ava Weber led Corydon Central with 23 points including nine of 11 free throws, 16 rebounds, and two steals. Josie Vaughn added seven points and three rebounds. 5-3 Sr. Bre Edwards recorded six points on two three point baskets. Alyssa Groover recorded two points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots. Bailey Orme added four rebounds, eight assists, and four steals.

Fairfield,14,11,7,17,49

Corydon Central,13,11,2,16,42

Fairfield (49) – Gawthrop 13, Dillon 3, Garber 19, Geiger 0, Willard 12, Herbert 2.

Corydon Central (42) – Weber 23, Adams 2, Groover 2, Vaughn 7, Orme 0, Edwards 6, McCarty 2.

Fishers (26-3) vs. Bedford North Lawrence (27-3) Class 4A Championship

Fishers coach Lauren Votaw started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Hailey Smith, 5-10 Sr. Olivia Smith, 5-10 Sr. Alycia Triplett, 5-4 Jr. Joirdyn Smith, and 5-8 Jr. Talia Harris. Bedford North Lawrence coach Jeff Allen countered with 5-9 Sr. Mallory Pride, 5-9 Jr. Madisyn Bailey, 5-10 Jr. Chloe Spreen, 5-5 Sr. Emma Brown, and 5-6 Sr. Karsyn Norman.

Emma Brown hit a basket with 19.5 seconds and two free throws with 5.3 seconds to give Bedford North Lawrence a 46-42 victory over Fishers and their fifth state title. The score was tied nine times and there were five lead changes in the game. Bedford North Lawrence shot 42.5% from the field including zero of 11 from the three point line. The Stars connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Fishers turnovers. Fishers shot 31% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Bedford North Lawrence turnovers.

Chloe Spreen led Bedford North Lawrence with 20 points and five rebounds. Mallory Pride added 11 points and three rebounds. Madisyn Bailey recorded seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Talia Harris led Fishers with 15 points including two three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Joirdyn Smith added eight points including two three point baskets. Alycia Triplett recorded six points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Hailey Smith chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Fishers,8,10,14,10,42

Bedford North Lawrence,10,3,17,16,46

Fishers (42) – H. Smith 6, O. Smith 3, Triplett 6, J. Smith 8, Harris 15, Thomas 4.

Bedford North Lawrence (46) – Pride 11, Bailey 7, Spreen 20, Brown 6, Norman 2.

A special thanks to the IHSAA for providing the comprehensive information and results on their many athletic events.

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Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

42^nd District Tournament Championship

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-8 Sr. JZ Middleton, and 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 So. Logan Busson.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 69-39. Frederick Douglass shot 56.9% from the field including one of nine from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 35.7% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Kai Simpson led a balanced Frederick Douglass scoring attack with 14 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Armelo Boone added 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Aveion Chenault recorded 12 points and six rebounds. Tylon Webb added 12 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Logan Busson chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Lamarion McGrapth added eight points and two steals.

Scott County,6,12,8,13,39

Frederick Douglass,17,9,18,25,69

Scott County (39) – Mosby 15, Glenn 4, McGrapth 8, Middleton 6, Brown 2, Owens 2, Elzy 2.

Frederick Douglass (69) – Boone 14, Simpson 14, Chenault 12, Webb 12, Busson 6, Ngog 3, Triplett 2, Cayson 2, Menifee 2, Simonsen 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Bryan Station vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

42^nd District Tournament Championship

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY

February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-8 So. Jailenn Green, 6-3 So. Albertine Cyuzozo, 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez, and 5-6 Sr. Makari Murphy. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass pulled away in the second half to defeat Bryan Station by the score of 56-43. Frederick Douglass shot 42.2% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 16 of 26 from the free throw line, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 25.4% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jermyra Christian led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including seven of 15 free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Victory Sledge added 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Niah Rhodes recorded 10 points and four rebounds. Amayah Maxwell chipped in with four points and eight rebounds. 5-9 8^th Grader Jaylee Knowles added two points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Albertine Cyuzozo led Bryan Station with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Jailenn Green added 10 points, four rebounds, and four steals. Kailyn Gentry recorded six points and six rebounds.

Bryan Station,11,13,6,13,43

Frederick Douglass,15,11,11,19,56

Bryan Station (43) – Gentry 6, Green 10, Cyuzozo 23, Gomez 0, Murphy 3, Wade 1.

Frederick Douglass (56) – Christian 20, Maxwell 4, Sledge 16, Baker 4, Rhodes 10, Knowles 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

43^rd District Tournament Championship

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Hagan Preston, 6-2 So. Andersen Green, 6-4 Sr. Tyler Hall, 5-11 So. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Martin. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Tyler Doyle, 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner.

Lexington Christian Academy attempted to control the tempo early to no avail as Lexington Catholic led 35-12 at halftime on their way to a 61-39 victory. Lexington Catholic shot 59.5% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on three of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 51.7% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored five points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.

John Reinhart led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including five three point baskets, two assists, and four steals. Reece Potter added 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tyler Doyle recorded 11 points and eight assists. Hudson Sparks added seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Saxton Howard led LCA with 10 points including two three point baskets. Tyler Hall added eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Lexington Christian Academy,3,9,11,16,39

Lexington Catholic,12,23,12,14,61

Lexington Christian Academy (39) – Preston 3, Green 2, Hall 8, Saxton 10, Martin 2, Cummins 2, Moss 3, Maggard 5, B. Mirus 4.

Lexington Catholic (61) – Doyle 11, Sparks 7, Potter 13, Reinhart 23, Turner 0, Harward 3, R, Williams 2, M. Williams 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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Tates Creek vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

43^rd District Tournament Championship

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Miracle Morbley, 5-5 8^th Grade Kaleigh Potts, 5-6 Jr. Ashton Harris, 5-5 Sr. Jada Bell, and 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jackson. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.

Lexington Catholic defeated Tates Creek by the score of 54-39. Lexington Catholic shot 38.3% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 26 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 27.1% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including nine of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mary Martin Hampton added nine points, six rebounds, and four steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded seven points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. Lucy Nash chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and two steals.

5-4 Ft. Jazlene Potter led Tates Creek with 10 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Miracle Morbley added 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Ashton Harris recorded six points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Jada Bell chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and three steals.

Tates Creek,14,9,8,8,39

Lexington Catholic,14,16,9,15,54

Tates Creek (39) – Morbley 10, Potts 2, Harris 6, Bell 6, Jackson 3, Potter 10, Bazzell 2.

Lexington Catholic (54) – Truitt 25, Nash 7, Kennedy 7, Elbert 0, Hampton 9, O. Bretz 4, Hall 1, Cox 1.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Western Hills vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

41^st District Tournament Championship

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Western Hills coach Geoff Cody started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Javeon Campbell, 6-3 Sr. David Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Walter Campbell, 5-11 Jr. Austin Stone, and 6-1 So. Elijah Thompson. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 So. Junius Burrell, and 5-4 So. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing defeated Western Hills 78-73 in a triple overtime thriller. There were 15 lead changes and 18 ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 41.4% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 39.7% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 55 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 24 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Gage Richardson added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Malachi Moreno recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and 11 blocked shots. Junius Burrell chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Jeremiah Godfrey added eight points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Walter Campbell led Western Hills with 27 points, 25 rebounds, and two steals. Javeon Campbell added 17 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Elijah Thompson recorded 17 points and three rebounds. David Jackson chipped in with 11 points.

Western Hills,11,19,15,14,4,9,1,73

Great Crossing,12,16,17,14,4,9,6,78

Western Hills (73) – J. Campbell 17, Jackson 11, W. Campbell 27, Stone 1, Thompson 17.

Great Crossing (78) – Godfrey 8, Dawson III 24, Moreno 13, Burrell 13, Richardson 14, Martin 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Great Crossing vs. Franklin County (Girls)

41^st District Tournament Championship

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-1 So. Juliana Frazee, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers.

Franklin County led 47-46 after three quarters and pulled away late to defeat Great Crossing by the score of 61-53. The score was tied six times and there were seven lead changes in this game. Franklin County shot 36.5% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 36 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 33.9% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Warhawks connected on 10 of 21 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 17 Franklin County turnovers.

5-3 So. Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 22 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-7 So. Madison Jackson added nine points. Jhaven Meade recorded eight points, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Logan Kennedy chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Rachel Smith added 12 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Olivia Tierney recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals.

Great Crossing,18,11,17,7,53

Franklin County,18,14,15,14,61

Great Crossing (53) – Schureman 3, O. Tierney 9, Barrett 16, C. Brown 5, Smith 12, A. Brown 4, Turner 2, Harrison 2.

Franklin County (61) – Shropshire 6, Frazee 4, Meade 8, L. Kennedy 7, Chambers 2, Hogan 22, Jackson 9, Wheeler 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Boys)

44^th District Tournament Championship

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
February 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Madison Southern coach Bill Bevins started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Jr. Zach Hudson, 6-5 Sr. Brett Erslan, 5-8 So. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Jr. Braden Hudson. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-5 Sr. Jaylen Davis, 6-3 Sr. Jayden Davis, 6-7 Sr. Robby Todd, 5-11 Jr. Parker Mullins, and 6-3 Jr. Eli Steele.

Madison Central defeated Madison Southern by the score of 57-47. Madison Central shot 32.7% from the field including four of 22 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 28.6% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Madison Central turnovers.

Jaylen Davis led Madison Central with 27 points including two three point baskets, 11 of 15 free throws, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Jayden West added 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Robby Todd recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Braden Hudson led Madison Southern with 23 points including three three point baskets, six of nine free throws, and eight rebounds. Jay Rose, despite being hampered by an ankle sprain suffered in the last game had a courageous effort with 14 points including seven of eight free throws, and 14 rebounds. Zach Hudson recorded five points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Madison Southern,14,6,13,14,47

Madison Central,19,,8,17,13,57

Madison Southern (47) – Rose 14, Z. Hudson 5, Erslan 0, Nobbe 2, B. Hudson 23, Davidson 3.

Madison Central (57) – Davis 27, West 13, Todd 12, Mullins 3, Steele 2.

All Tournament Team

Cale Vicars (Model), Keshav Bhandari (Model), Cameron Puckett (Berea), Tommy Banderman (Berea), Braden Hudson (Madison Southern), Zach Hudson (Madison Southern), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Robby Todd (Madison Central), Jayden West (Madison Central), Parker Mullins (Madison Central), and MVP Jaylen Davis (Madison Central).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.