2023BB6RDJCB

DeSales vs. Jeffersontown (Boys)

6^th Region Championship

Knight’s Hall Bellarmine
Louisville, KY
March 6, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

DeSales coach Damien Anderson started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Will Gibson, 6-2 Sr. Tyler Klein, 6-8 Sr. Crew Gibson, 5-11 Jr. Brady Cummins, and 6-1 Jr. Julian Bunton. Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan countered with 6-3 Sr. Rhys Taylor, 6-3 So. Cam McDaniels, 6-5 Jr. Lukus McDaniels, 5-11 Sr. Brandon Gatewood, and 6-0 Sr. Jaydon Hackley.

Brandon Gatewood hit a reverse layup with approximately eight seconds left in the game to give Jeffersontown a 55-54 victory over DeSales. DeSales had one last opportunity but Crew Gibson hit a mid-range jump shot at the buzzer. DeSales shot 53.8% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Colts connected on eight of 16 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds.

6-3 Jr. Brenton Moore led Jeffersontown with 19 points. Cam McDaniels added 11 points and Brandon Gatewood chipped in with nine points.

Crew Gibson led DeSales with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Will Gibson added 12 points. Tyler Klein chipped in with eight points.

DeSales,11,10,23,10,54

Jeffersontown,18,4,15,18,55

DeSales (54) – W. Gibson 12, Klein 8, C. Gibson 23, Cummins 6, Bunton 2, Martin 1, Tharp 2.

Jeffersontown (55) – Taylor 4, C. McDaniels 11, L. McDaniels 6, Gatewood 9, Hackley 6, Moore 19.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the teams stats crews 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.

2023BB7RMTCB

Male vs. Trinity (Boys)

7^th Region Championship

Knight’s Hall Bellarmine
Louisville, KY
March 7, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Male coach Tim Haworth started the following lineup: 6-2 Fr. Cole Edelen, 6-2 Sr. Meechie White, 6-5 So. Jayson Gasaway, 5-11 Sr. Jack Edelen, and 5-11 Jr. Max Gainey. Trinity coach Mike Szabo countered with 6-5 Fr. Jayden Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Drae Vasser, 6-4 Jr. Alex Johnson, 6-2 Sr. CJ Walls, and 6-2 Sr. Cam McClain.

Male defeated Trinity 67-65 in two overtimes. Jack Edelen’s three point basket with 21 seconds left on the clock proved to be the winning basket. Trinity had one last opportunity but Drae Vasser missed a running hook shot in the lane. This was a game of thrills as Trinity’s CJ Walls hit a three pointer with 47 seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 51-51. Cole Edelen missed a potential game winner at the buzzer for Male and the game went to overtime. Drae Vasser hit a three point basket with two seconds remaining to tie the score at 60-60 and force the second overtime. Male shot 46.9% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 11 of 15 free throws and pulled down 27 rebounds. Trinity shot 44,6% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on six of eight free throws and pulled down 31 rebounds.

Jack Edelen led Male with 24 points including four three point baskets. Cole Edelen added 14 points including four three point baskets. Jayson Gasaway recorded 13 points including six of eight free throws and pulled down eight rebounds. Meechie White added 12 points and eight rebounds.

CJ Walls led Trinity with 24 points including four three point baskets and nine rebounds. Cam McClain added 16 points including four three point baskets. Drae Vasser recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds. Jayden Johnson chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Male,17,14,13,7,9,7,67

Trinity,21,10,11,9,9,5, 65

Male (67) – C, Edelen 14, White 12, Gasaway 13, J. Edelen 24, Gainey 2, Jordan 2.

Trinity (65) – J. Johnson 6, Vasser 13, A. Johnson 6, Walls 24, McClain 16.

All Tournament Team – Jack Edelen (Male), Meechie White (Male), Cole Edelen (Male), Cam McClain (Trinity), CJ Walls (Trinity), Malachi Coleman (Manual), Jenuel Aquino (Central), Gabe Sisk (Ballard), Ben Wilson (Atherton), Will Hanke (St. Xavier), Kirk Lemons (Christian Academy of Louisville).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the teams stats crews 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.

2023BB4RWCBGCB

Warren Central vs. Bowling Green (Boys)

4^th Region Championship

E.A. Diddle Arena WKU
Bowling Green, KY
March 7 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Warren Central coach William Unseld started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Chappelle Whitney, 6-5 Jr. Kade Unseld, 6-4 Sr. Damarion Walkup, 5-11 Sr. Izayiah Villafuerte, and 6-3 Sr. Omari Glover. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-6 Fr. Gavin Lightning, 6-0 So. Braylon Banks, 6-8 Jr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Jr. Makayelus Wardlow, and 6-0 So. Deuce Bailey.

Warren Central raced out to a 29-15 lead early in the third quarter but had to survive a furious Bowling Green rally to earn a 52-50 overtime victory. Bowling Green had one late opportunity but Luke Idlett’s last second three point attempt hit the front rim. Warren Central shot 46.7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers. Bowling Green shot 40% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed five turnovers.

Chappelle Whitney led Warren Central with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Izayiah Villafuerte added 13 points including three three point baskets. Damarion Walkup recorded seven points and Kade Unseld chipped in with six points and four assists. Omari Glover pulled down eight rebounds.

Mason Ritter led Bowling Green with 12 points including six of seven free throws and pulled down 11 rebounds. Makayelus Wardlow added 11 points. Deuce Bailey recorded nine points and Braylon Banks chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws.

Warren Central,13,10,16,7,6,52

Bowling Green,8,7,16,15,4,50

Warren Central (52) – Whitney 24, Unseld 6, Walkup 7, Villafuerte 13, Glover 2.

Bowling Green (50) – Lightning 2, Banks 8, Ritter 12, M. Wardlow 11, Bailey 9, Idlett 6, Barber 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the team stats crews 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.

2023BB11RLCFDCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

11^th Region Championship

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
March 6, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 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. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Lexington Catholic led by eight in the third quarter but Frederick Douglass rallied and Armelo Boone hit a three point basket with 13.3 seconds remaining to give the Broncos what proved to be the winning basket in a 43-41 victory. Lexington Catholic had one last chance but could not get a clear shot at the baskets and turned the ball over on a jump ball in the final second. Frederick Douglass shot 35.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 40.5% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off six Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 14 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Kai Simpson added 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Aveion Chenault recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. Tylon Webb chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Reece Potter led Lexington Catholic with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tyler Doyle added six points and four assists. John Reinhart chipped in with five points and Hudson Sparks pulled down seven rebounds. 6-4 Jr. Rowan Williams recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Lexington Catholic,9,10,12,10,41

Frederick Douglass,8,7,13,15,43

Lexington Catholic (41) – Doyle 6, Sparks 2, Potter 19, Reinhart 5, Turner 0, R. Williams 4, Miller Williams 3, Clements 2.

Frederick Douglass (43) – Boone 14, Busson 0, Chaenault 9, Webb 6, Simpson 14.

All Tournament Team – Elijah Thompson (Western Hills), Tyler Hall (LCA), Micah Glenn (Scott County), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Vince Dawson III (Great Crossing), Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), Jaylen Davis (Madison Central), Jayden West (Madison Central), Reece Potter (Lexington Catholic), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Hudson Sparks (Lexington Catholic), Tylon Webb (Frederick Douglass), Kai Simpson (Frederick Douglass), Aveion Chenault (Frederick Douglass), and Armelo Boone MVP (frederick Douglass).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event 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.

2023BB11RFDLCCG

Frederick Douglass vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

11^th Region Championship

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
March 4, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton, and 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert.

Frederick Douglass defeated Lexington Catholic by the score of 66-51. Frederick Douglass shot 34.5% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 25 of 35 free throws, pulled down 55 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 27.1% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Frederick Douglass turnovers. (Lucy Nash, Lydia Kennedy, and Mary Martin Hampton all fouled out).

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 27 points, 29 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Niah Rhodes added 13 points including three three point baskets and four of four free throws. Jermyra Christian recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocks, and two steals. 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Kate Baker recorded five points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 23 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and six steals. Lucy Nash added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Martin Hampton recorded six points, six rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Lydia Kennedy chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass,10,14,20,22,66

Lexington Catholic,9,5,14,23,51

Frederick Douglass (66) – Christian 12, Maxwell 0, Darrington 27, Baker 5, Rhodes 13, Sledge 7, Knowles 2.

Lexington Catholic (51) – Truitt 23, Nash 9, Kennedy 6, Hampton 6, Elbert 4. O. Bretz 1, Russell 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event 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.

2023BBMBECG

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.

2023BBR7SHACG

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.

2023BB42SCFDB

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.

2023BB42BSFDG

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.