2023TSSAAD1G

2023 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Girls Basketball Championships
Division 1 Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A
Middle Tennessee State University Murphy Center

Murfreesboro, TN
March 11, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

March 11^th

Jackson South Side vs. Livingston Academy (Girls) Division 1 Class 3A Championship

Jackson South Side coach Brent McNeal started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Ti’Mia Lawson, 5-7 Jr. Kimora Currie, 5-10 So. Jaidynn Askins, 5-0 Sr. Albany Collins, and 5-2 Sr. Jakarrah Anderson. Livingston Academy coach Lesley Riddle countered with Sr. Halle Ledbetter, 5-10 Sr. Aleah Melton, 6-0 So. Keely Mullins, 5-6 Jr. Mallie Coleman, and 5-10 So. Ellie Butler.

Jackson South Side defeated Livingston Academy by the score of 62-52. Jackson South Side shot 46.5% from the field including four of six from the three point line. The Hawks connected on 18 of 30 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 19 Livingston Academy turnovers. Livingston Academy shot 42.2% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Jackson South Side turnovers.

Jaidynn Askins led Jackson South Side with 19 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and five steals. Albany Collins added 18 points including four three point baskets. Ti’Mia Lawson recorded 15 points including 11 of 16 free throws, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Kimora Currie chipped in with six points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Ellie Butler led Livingston Academy with 26 points including 10 of 11 free throws, and three assists. Halle Ledbetter added nine points, 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocked shots, and three steals. Keely Mullins recorded nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Aleah Melton chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals.

All Tournament: Lina Lyon (Elizabethton), Rena Lane (Elizabethton), Aleah Melton (Livingston Academy), Jakarrah Anderson (Jackson South Side), Mallie Coleman (Livingston Academy), Ti’Mia Lawson MVP (Jackson South Side), Halle Ledbetter (Livingston Academy), Ellie Butler (Livingston Academy), Jaidynn Askins (Jackson South Side), Albany Collins (Jackson South Side).

Jackson South Side - 13,11,19,19,62
Livingston Academy - 4,15,16,17,52

Jackson South Side - (62) – Lawson 15, Currie 6, Askins 19, Collins 18, Anderson 4.
Livingston Academy - (52) – Ledbetter 9, Melton 8, Mullins 9, Coleman 0, Butler 26.

Bradley Central vs. Bartlett (Girls) Division 1 Class 4A Championship

Bradley Central coach Jason Reuter started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Kimora Fields, 5-9 So. Harmonie Ware, 6-0 Sr. Hannah Jones, 5-5 So. Avary Brewer, and 5-6 Sr. Sloan Carpenter. Bartlett coach Wesley Shappley countered with 6-2 Fr. Faye Williams, 5-8 Jr. Carrington Jones, 6-5 Sr. Mallory Collier, 5-5 Sr. Nevaeh Scott, and 5-8 Sr. Raven Sims.

Bradley Central defeated Bartlett by the score of 58-49. Bradley Central shot 50% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Bears connected on 18 of 27 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 19 Bartlett turnovers. Bartlett shot 29.8% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Bradley Central turnovers.

Kimora Fields led Bradley Central with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Avary Brewer added 16 points including two three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, and two steals. Hannah Jones recorded 10 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Harmonie Ware chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Nevaeh Scott led Bartlett with 15 points. Carrington Jones added 12 points including six of six free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. Raven Sims recorded 12 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and six steals, Mallory Collier chipped in with eight points including four of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals. 6-1 So. Zoey Rixter pulled down seven rebounds.

All Tournament: Aubrey Blakenship (Green Hill), Cassie Gallagher (Cookeville), Isabel Garcia (Cookeville), Nevaeh Scott (Bartlett), Avary Brewer (Bradley Central), Mallory Collier (Bartlett), Hannah Jones (Bradley Central), Raven Sims (Bartlett), Kimora Fields MVP (Bradley Central), Harmonie Ware (Bradley Central).

Bradley Central - 16,5,17,20,58
Bartlett - 10,6,12,21,49

Bradley Central - (58) – Fields 18, Ware 9, H. Jones 10, Brewer 16, Carpenter 5.
Bartlett - (49) – Williams 0, Jones 12, Collier 8, Scott 15, Sims 12, Rixter 2.

McKenzie vs. Wayne County (Girls) Class 1A Championship

McKenzie coach John Wilkins started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Kylie Reynolds, 5-7 Sr. Briley Auvenshine, 5-9 Jr. Savannah Davis, 5-5 Jr. Mikaela Reynolds, and 5-7 Sr. Katie Chesser. Wayne County coach Molly Ashley countered with 5-8 Jr. Jacqueline Keaton, 5-8 Sr. Alexis Maghielse, 6-0 So. Blair Baugus, 5-7 Jr. Kenzie Griggs, and 5-7 Sr. Lauren Bryant.

McKenzie defeated Wayne County by the score of 71-54. McKenzie shot 56.5% from the field including 11 of 14 from the three point line. The Rebels connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Wayne County turnovers. Wayne County shot 40.4% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 McKenzie turnovers.

Savannah Davis led McKenzie with 29 points including seven three point baskets, 1 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Mikaela Reynolds added 18 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Kylie Reynolds recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Katie Chesser chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets.

Blair Baugus led Wayne County with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Alexis Maghielse added 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jacqueline Keaton recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Lauren Bryant chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and three assists.

All Tournament: Piper Helle (Hampton), Cara Mills (Van Buren), Layla Bouldin (Van Buren), Blair Baugus (Wayne County), Mikaela Reynolds (McKenzie), Jacqueline Keaton (Wayne County), Kylie Reynolds (McKenzie), Lauren Bryant (Wayne County), Savannah Davis MVP (McKenzie), Briley Auvenshine (McKenzie).

McKenzie - 20,17,14,20,71
Wayne County - 14,13,12,15,54

McKenzie - (71) – K. Reynolds 13, Auvenshine 4, Davis 29, M. Reynolds 18, Chesser 7,
Wayne County - (54) – Keaton 11, Maghielse 12, Baugus 15, Griggs 3, Bryant 8, Brewer 2, Lee 3.

Westview vs. McMinn Central (Girls) Class 2A Championship

Westview coach Brian Hoskins started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Mary Anna Chester, 5-8 Sr. Jada Harrison, 5-9 Sr. Jillian Brigance, 5-6 So. McCall Simms, and 5-7 Jr. Kylee Alexander. McMinn Central coach Johnny Morgan countered with 5-9 Jr. Maddox Mayfield, 5-9 So. McCary Beaty, 5-9 Jr. Molly Masingale, 5-5 So. Reagan Baker, and 5-9 So. Karina Bystry.

Westview defeated McMinn Central by the score of 56-37. Westview shot 41.7% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Chargers connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off eight McMinn Central turnovers. McMinn Central shot 26.5% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Chargers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Westview turnovers.

Jada Harrison led Westview with 17 points including seven of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, and five assists. McCall Simms added 17 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Mary Anna Chester recorded 12 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds. Kylee Alexander chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Karine Bystry led McMinn Central with 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three blocked shots. Molly Masingale added eight points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Maddox Mayfield recorded seven points and three rebounds.

All Tournament: Meredith Simmons (Community), Evyn Cantrell (Gibson), Micah Hart (Gibson), Molly Masingale (McMinn Central), McCall Simms ((Westview), Karina Bystry (McMinn Central), Jada Harrison MVP (Westview), Maddox Mayfield (McMinn Central), Jillian Brigance (Westview), Mary Anna Chester (Wesview).

Westview - 12,13,12,19,56
McMinn Central - 7,9,12,9,37

Westview - (56) – Chester 12, Harrison 17, Brigance 3, Simms 17, Alexander 7.
McMinn Central - (37) – Mayfield 7, Beaty 5, Masingale 8, Baker 0, Bystry 15, Loden 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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 basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023OHSAAG

2023 OHSAA (Ohio) 48^th Annual Girls Basketball Championships
Division I, II, III, and IV
Tom Blackburn Court University of Dayton Arena

Dayton, OH
March 11, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

March 11^th

Canal Fulton Northwest vs. Cincinnati Purcell Marian (Girls) Division II Championship

Canal Fulton Northwest coach Kevin Lower started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Ashley Cudnik, 5-10 Sr. Gianna Kuhn, 6-2 Sr. Lily Bottomley, 5-5 Sr. Gwen Lower, and 5-6 Sr. Ashlyn Stark, Cincinnati Purcell Marian coach Jamar Mosley countered with 5-8 Jr. Jayda Mosley, 5-7 So. Ky’Aira Miller, 6-1 So. Dee Alexander, 5-6 So. Cy’Aira Miller, and 6-6 Sr. Nichol Dicks.

Cincinnati Purcell Marian defeated Canal Fulton Northwest by the score of 57-48. Cincinnati Purcell Marian shot 46.2% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. They connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Canal Fulton Northwest turnovers. Canal Fulton Northwest shot 46.5% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on four of four free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Cincinnati Purcell Marian turnovers.

Dee Alexander led Cincinnati Purcell Marian with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Ky’Aira Miller added 17 points including 13 of 14 free throws, three assists, and two steals. Jayda Mosley recorded eight points including two three point baskets. 5-4 So. Trinity Small chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and three rebounds. 5-11 Fr. McKenzie Jones added six points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Lily Bottomley led Canal Fulton Northwest with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Ashley Cudnik added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Ashlyn Stark recorded 10 points, three assists, and two steals.

Canal Fulton Northwest - 9,6,19,14,48
Cincinnati Purcell Marian - 9,12,20,16,57

Canal Fulton Northwest - (48) – Cudnik 10, Kuhn 0, Bottomley 19, G. Lower 3, Stark 10, Carmany 6.
Cincinnati Purcell Marian - (57) - Mosley 8, K. Miller 17, Alexander 20, C. Miller 0, Dicks 0, Small 6, Jones 6.

New Madison Tri-Village vs. Toledo Christian (Girls) Division IV Championship

New Madison Tri-Village coach Brad Gray started the following lineup: Jr. Bella Black, 5-8 Sr. Rylee Sagester, 5-10 Sr. Morgan Hunt, 5-7 Sr. Torie Richards, and Fr. Sydnee DeLong. Toledo Christian coach Tim Wensink countered with 5-8 Sr. Kaylona Butler, 5-8 Jr. Kendall Braden, 6-0 Jr. Mackenzie Royal-Davis, 5-2 Sr. Jordan Rosales, and 5-6 Sr. Macey Wensink.

New Madison Tri-Village defeated Toledo Christian by the score of 52-50. New Madison Tri-Village shot 50% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. They connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored two points off two Toledo Christian turnovers. Toledo Christian shot 32.3% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 New Madison Tri-Village turnovers.

Rylee Sagester led New Madison Tri-Village with 20 points including three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and eight assists. Morgan Hunt added 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. 6-3 Jr. Kynnedi Hager recorded 10 points and four rebounds. Torie Richards chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets. Bella Black pulled down 10 rebounds.

Mackenzie Royal-Davis led Toledo Christian with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Kendall Braden added 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Macey Wensink recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Jordan Rosales chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and three assists. Kaylona Butler added four points and six rebounds.

New Madison Tri-Village - 11,15,16,10,52
Toledo Christian - 11,8,16,15,50

New Madison Tri-Village - (52) – Black 2, Sagester 20, Hunt 11, Richards 9, DeLong 0, Hager 10.
Toledo Christian - (50) – Butler 4, Braden 12, Royal-Davis 20, Rosales 6, Wensink 8.

Doylestown Chippewa vs. Columbus Africentric (Girls) Division III Championship

Doylestown Chippewa coach Denny Schrock started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Annabel Rodriguez, 5-9 Sr. Kendall Shiaria, 5-11 Jr. Sky Regan, 5-7 Sr. Jaclyn Jundzilo, and 5-8 Sr. Abby Henegar. Columbus Africentric coach Janicia Anderson countered with 5-10 Jr. Natiah Anderson, 5-8 Fr. Jeniya Bowers, 5-10 Jr. Samairah Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Ashtan Winfrey, and 5-5 Sr. Ariel Grace.

Columbus Africentric defeated Doylestown Chippewa by the score of 75-62. Columbus Africentric shot 50.9% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Nubians connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Doylestown Chippewa turnovers. Doylestown Chippewa shot 37.3% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Chipps connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Columbus Africentric turnovers.

Natiah Nelson led Columbus Africentric with 17 points including 11 of 13 free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, four steals, and five blocked shots. Jeniya Bowers added 17 points and five rebounds. Ashtan Winfrey recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Samairah Thompson added 13 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals. 5-4 Jr. Rayanna Howell chipped in with eight points.

Annabel Rodriguez led Doylestown Chippewa with 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jaclyn Jundzilo added 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four steals. Abby Henegar recorded 14 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Kendal Shiaria chipped in with nine points.

Doylestown Chippewa - 13,15,24,10,62
Columbus Africentric - 27,14,17,17,75

Doylestown Chippewa - (62) – Rodriguez 19, Shiaria 9, Regan 2, Jundzilo 15, Henegar 14, McNab 3.
Columbus Africentric - (75) – Anderson 17, Bowers 17, Thompson 13, Winfrey 14, Grace 4, Howell 8, Clayborn 2.

Olmsted Falls vs. Cincinnati Princeton (Girls) Division I Championship

Olmsted Falls coach Jordan Easton started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Danielle Cameron, 5-9 Jr. Emily Scina, 5-10 Sr. Mia Kalich, 5-7 Sr. Paige Kohler, and 5-7 Jr. Jessica Wolanin. Cincinnati Princeton coach Dee Davis countered with 6-1 Sr. Diawna Carter-Hartley, 5-8 So. Mari Gerton, 6-1 So. Kali Forston, 5-6 Sr. La’Sonya Hill, and 5-8 Sr. Sole Williams.

Cincinnati Princeton defeated Olmsted Falls by the score of 69-51. Cincinnati Princeton shot 52.6% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Vikings connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Olmsted Falls turnovers. Olmsted Falls shot 31.6% from the field including nine of 34 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Cincinnati Princeton turnovers.

Diawna Carter-Hartley led Cincinnati Princeton with 18 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Kali Forston added 16 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. Sole Williams recorded 13 points and eight assists. Ls’Sonya Hill chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mari Gerton added nine points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Danielle Cameron led Olmsted Falls with 22 points including six three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Paige Kohler added 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Mia Kalich recorded 10 points10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Olmsted Falls - 16,9,14,12,51
Cincinnati Princeton - 17,17,14,21,69

Olmsted Falls - (51) – Cameron 22, Scina 0, Kalich 10, Kohler 17, Wolanin 2.
Cincinnati Princeton - (69) – Carter-Hartley 18, Gerton 9, Forston 16, Hill 13, Williams 13.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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 basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023IHSAG

2023 IHSA (Illinois) Girls State Basketball Tournament Championships
Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A
CEFCU Arena (Doug Collins)

Normal, IL
March 4, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

March 4th

Christopher vs. Okawville (Girls) Class A Championship

Christopher coach Hayden Carter started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. McKensie Jackson, 5-7 Sr. Emily VanHoorebeke, 6-2 Jr. Amiah Hargrove, 5-2 Sr. Tori Crain, and 5-3 Sr. Jessica Gordon. Okawville coach Haylee Bowers countered with 5-8 Jr. Alayna Kraus, 5-7 Jr. Raelyn Obermeier, 5-9 Sr. Megan Rennegarbe, 5-6 Jr. Briley Rhodes, and 5-6 Jr. Madisyn Wienstroer.

Okawville pulled away in the second half for a 56-35 victory over Christopher. Okawville shot 52.3% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and 12 points off nine Christopher turnovers. Christopher shot 36.6% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bearcats connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off five Okawville turnovers.

Alayna Kraus led Okawville with 21 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Megan Rennegarbe added 17 points and five rebounds. Raelyn Obermeier recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Amiah Hargrove led Christopher with 19 points and eight rebounds. Jessica Gordon added seven points and two assists. 5-4 Sr. Makayla DeJear recorded seven points and two rebounds.

Christopher - 8,12,6,9,35
Okawville - 13,14,17,12,56

Christopher - (35) – Jackson 0, VanHoorebeke 0, Hargrove 19, Crain 2, Gordon 7, DeJear 7.
Okawville - (56) – Kraus 21, Obermeier 8, Rennegarbe 17, Rhodes 3, Wienstroer 5, Hackstadt 2.

Breese (Mater Dei) vs. Byron (Girls) Class AA Championship

Breese (Mater Dei) coach Craig Zurleine started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Maris Zurliene, 5-11 Sr. Madison Eversgerd, 6-5 So. Alyssa Koerkenmeier, 5-4 Jr. Avery Trame, and 5-11 Sr. Julia Korte. Byron coach Eric Yerly countered with 5-8 Fr. Macy Groharing, 5-8 Sr. Brittyn Bielskis, 5-10 Sr. Ella Grundstrom, 5-4 So. Karsyn Bielskis, and 5-10 Sr. Ava Kulgen.

Breese (Mater Dei) defeated Byron by the score of 62-46. Breese (Mater Dei) shot 55.8% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 10 of 24 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and 12 points off 11 Byron turnovers. The Tigers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Breese (Mater Dei) turnovers.

Alyssa Koerkenmeier led Breese (Mater Dei) with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots. 5-10 Fr. Amelia Beer added 13 points and eight rebounds. Julia Korte recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Maris Zurliene chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Avery Trame added six points and three rebounds.

Macy Groharing led Byron with 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Ava Kulgen added 12 points and six rebounds. Karsyn Bielskis recorded 10 points including five of six free throws and two assists.

Breese (Mater Dei) - 16,14,17,15,62
Byron - 8,16,10,12,46

Breese (Mater Dei) - (62) – Zurliene 7, Eversgerd 0, Koerkenmeier 23, Trame 6, Korte 11, Beer 13, Kampwerth 2.
Byron - (46) – Groharing 14, B. Bielskis 0, Grundstrom 7, K. Bielskis 10, Kulgen 12, Green 3.

Lincoln vs. LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) (Girls) Class AAA Championship

Lincoln coach Taylor Rohrer started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Tori Geriets, 5-7 Jr. Becca Heitzig, 5-9 Jr. Kloe Froebe, 5-5 Jr. Taryn Stolzenburg, and 5-6 Jr. Jenna Bowman. LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) coach Eddie Spritzer countered with 6-0 Jr. Danielle Scully, 5-11 Sr. Grace Carstensen, 6-0 Jr. Olivia Austin, 5-6 Jr. Mary Bridget Wilson, and 5-8 Jr. Amalia Dray.

LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) defeated Lincoln by the score of 63-52. There were four ties and three lead changes in this game. LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) shot 58.5% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. The Road Runners connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Lincoln turnovers. Lincoln shot 47.2% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Railsplitters connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 LaGrange (Nazareth Academy).

Olivia Austin led LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Grace Carstensen added 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Mary Bridget Wilson recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Amalia Dray chipped in with 10 points and three assists. Danielle Scully added eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Kloe Froebe led Lincoln with 19 points including 11 of 16 free throws, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Becca Heitzig added 12 points, three rebounds, and four assists. Taryn Stolzenburg recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Jenna Bowman chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Lincoln - 13,12,9,18,52
LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) - 15,16,18,14,63

Lincoln - (52) – Geriets 2, Heitzig 12, Froebe 19, Stolzenburg 9, Bowman 6, Whiteman 4.
LaGrange (Nazareth Academy) - (63) - Scully 8, Carstensen 11, Austin 23, Wilson 11, Dray 10.

Lisle (Benet Academy) vs. O'Fallon (H.S.) (Girls) Class AAAA Championship

Lisle (Benet Academy) coach Joel Kilbride started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Lenee Beaumont, 5-11 Jr. Emilia Sularski, 6-0 Sr. Samantha Trimberger, 5-9 Jr. Lindsay Harzich, and 5-10 Jr. Magdalena Sularski. )’Fallon (H.S.) coach Nick Knolhoff countered with 5-10 Sr. Shannon Dowell, 5-9 Sr. Jailah Pelly, 6-1 Jr. D’Myjah Bolds, 5-2 Fr. Josie Christopher, and 5-6 Sr. Malia Robertson.

O’Fallon (H.S.) defeated Lisle (Benet Academy) in double overtime by the score of 62-57. O’Fallon’s Shannon Dowell hit two free throws with 17 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 50-50. Lisle (Benet Academy) had a couple of shots for the win in the last six seconds for the win but the shots would not fall. Shannon Dowell hit a three point shot with two minutes left in the first overtime to tie the score at 54-54. Both teams had opportunities in the last two minutes but failed to score and the game went to the second overtime. O’Fallon (H.S.) finally took control in the second overtime for the win. The score was tied nine times and there were 10 lead changes in the game. O’Fallon (H.S.) shot 52.4% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Lisle (Benet Academy) turnovers. Lisle (Benet Academy) shot 42.2% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Red Wings connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 O’Fallon (H.S.) turnovers.

Shannon Dowell led O’Fallon (H.S.) with 25 points including 10 of 10 free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Jailah Pelly added 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Josie Christopher recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two steals. D’Myah Bolds chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Lenee Beaumont led Lisle (Benet Academy) with 27 points including nine of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Samantha Trimberger added 13 points, 12 rebounds, three blocked shots, and four steals. Emilia Sularski recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds.

Lisle (Benet Academy) - 4,16,17,13,4,3,57
O'Fallon (H.S.) - 15,12,7,16,4,8,62

Lisle (Benet Academy) - (57) - Beaumont 27, E. Sularski 11, Trimberger 13, Harzich 3, M. Sularski 2, Sterbenz 1.
O'Fallon (H.S.) - (62) - Dowell 25, Pelly 16, Bolds 9, Christopher 9, Robertson 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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 basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023TSSAAD2BC

2023 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships
Division II Class A & AA (Boys & Girls)
Hooper Eblen Center Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN
March 4, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

March 4th

Webb School vs. MTCS (Girls) Class A

Webb coach Matthew Shewmake started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Rhema Collins, 6-0 Jr. Bre’aria Cannon, 6-6 Sr. Aalyah Del Rosario, 5-7 Sr. Angelica Velez, and 5-10 Sr. Bree Robinson. MTCS coach Hannah Jones countered with 5-10 Fr. Ashley Rucker, 5-9 Sr. Jailyn Banks, 6-0 Fr. Anna Clay Shirley, 5-4 Sr. Autumn Davis, and 5-9 So. Claire Knight.

Webb School outscored MTCS by a combined score of 42-13 in the second and third quarters on their way to a 73-43 victory. Webb shot 43.5% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line. The Feet connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 56 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers. MTCS shot 18.9% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

Aalyah Del Rosario led Webb with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Rhema Collins added 13 points and 14 rebounds. 6-0 So. Daria Biriuk recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Bree Robinson chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Angelica Velez added six points, eight rebounds, and nine assists.

Jailyn Banks led MTCS with 13 points including nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Anna Clay Shirley added eight points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Autumn Davis recorded seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Jr. Riley Smith chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

All Tournament: Keira Leffew (CAK), Daria Biriuk (Webb), Jailyn Banks (MTCS), Rhema Collins (Webb), Anna Clay Shirley (MTCS), VIP Aalyah Del Rosario (Webb), and Bree Robinson (Webb).

Webb School - 17,20,22,14,73
MTCS - 14,8,5,16,43

Webb School - (73) – Collins 13, Cannon 2, Del Rosario 21, Velez 6, Robinson 8, Biriuk 11, Almon-Sanchez 4, Rust 6, Stovall 2.
MTCS - (43) – Rucker 3, Banks 13, Shirley 8, Davis 7, Knight 3, Jackson 2, Smith 6, Wisniowski 1.

Goodpasture vs. Notre Dame (Boys) Class A

Goodpasture coach Adam Sonn started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Jayden Jones, 6-3 Sr. Shawn Link, 6-6 Sr. Jack Carter, 6-0 So. King Keary, and 6-2 Sr. Isaiah West. Notre Dame coach Jonathan Davis countered with 6-4 Sr. Benjamin Houston, 6-3 So. Gaas Herman, 6-5 Jr. Cole McCormick, 5-8 Sr. Kenny Hammond, and 6-2 Sr. DJ Brown.

Goodpasture defeated Notre Dame by the score of 59-48. The score was tied six times and there were six lead changes in this game. Goodpasture shot 47.8% from the field including one of five from the three point line. The Cougars connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored five points off seven Notre Dame turnovers. Notre Dame shot 37.5% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Irish connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Goodpasture turnovers.

Jayden Jones led Goodpasture with 19 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah West added 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Jack Carter recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Gaas Herman led Notre Dame with 13 points including two three point baskets and five of six free throws. DJ Brown added 13 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Cole McCormick recorded 12 points including six of eight free throws, two rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

All Tournament: Eddie Ricks III (Clarksville Academy), Jayden Jones (Goodpasture), DJ Brown (Notre Dame), Gaas Herman (Notre Dame), MVP Isaiah West (Goodpasture), Cole McCormick (Notre Dame), and Jack Carter (Goodpasture),

Goodpasture – 13,14,13,19,59

Notre Dame - 16,11,11,10,48

Goodpasture - (59) – Jones 19, Link 0, Carter 14, Keary 4, West 16, Collum 3, Whitmon 3.
Notre Dame - (48) – Houston 5, Herman 13, McCormick 12, Hammond 0, Brown 13, Shope 3, Flowers 2.

Ensworth vs. Knoxville Catholic (Girls) Class AA

Ensworth coach Mary Taylor Cowlws started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jayden Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Jaloni Cambridge, 6-1 Jr. Sullivan Brown, 5-4 Fr. Nori Jamison, and 5-8 Jr. Camilla Garza. Knoxville Catholic coach Travis Mains countered with 5-9 Sr. Jazmine Williams, 5-10 Jr. Sydney Mains, 5-11 Jr. Caroline Krueger, 5-8 Fr. Logan Connatser, and 5-9 So. Margaret Frana.

Knoxville Catholic rallied in the final quarter to defeat Ensworth by the score of 64-59. The score was tied eight times and there were 19 lead changes in this game. Knoxville Catholic shot 44.4% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Fighting Irish connected on 19 of 32 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Ensworth turnovers. Ensworth shot 33.9% from the field including three of 23 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Knoxville Catholic turnovers.

Sydney Mains led Knoxville Catholic with 33 points including five three point baskets, 12 of 15 free throws, and six rebounds. 5-11 So. Amaya Redd added 14 points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-4 Fr. Evaiya Mitchell recorded seven points and two rebounds.

Jaloni Cambridge led Ensworth with 41 points including two three point baskets, nine of 13 free throws, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-11 Fr. Alana Wells added seven points and six rebounds. Sullivan Brown recorded three points and seven rebounds. Nori Jamison chipped in with two points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

All Tournament: Kayli Clarkson (Briarcrest), Jaloni Cambridge (Ensworth), Alana Wells (Ensworth), MVP Sydney Mains (Knoxville Catholic), Nori Jamison (Ensworth), Amaya Redd (Knoxville Catholic), and Jazmine Williams (Knoxville Catholic)

Ensworth - 16,11,16,16,59
Knoxville Catholic - 9,20,12,23,64

Ensworth - (59) – Surratt 3, Cambridge 41, Brown 3, Jamison 2, Garza 0, Cooper 3, Wells 7.
Knoxville Catholic - (64) Williams 3, Mains 33, Krueger 2, Connatser 0, Frana 4, Mitchell 7, Walker 1, Redd 14.

Brentwood Academy vs. Briarcrest (Boys) Class AA

Brentwood Academy coach Andy Blackston started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Lincoln Aholt, 6-2 Sr. Drey Moss, 6-6 So. George McIntyre, 6-0 Jr. Tyler Tanner, and 6-1 Sr. Jayson Nixon. Briarcrest coach John Harrington countered with 6-7 Fr. Fred Smith, 6-2 Jr. Cooper Haynes, 6-9 Sr. Jacob Gazzo, 6-0 Jr. Whit Altmyer, and 6-1 Jr. Jaye Nash.

Brentwood Academy defeated Briarcrest by the score of 63-52. Brentwood Academy shot 44.4% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 18 of 28 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Briarcrest turnovers. Briarcrest shot 31.6% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Saints connected on 24 of 29 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Brentwood Academy turnovers.

Tyler Tanner led Brentwood Academy with 22 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Jayson Nixon added 19 points including five three point baskets. George McIntyre recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Cooper Haynes led Briarcrest with 14 points including nine of 10 free throws and three rebounds. Jaye Nash added 10 points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Whit Altmyer chipped in with eight points. Fred Smith recorded seven points and 15 rebounds.

All Tournament: Cooper Haynes (Briarcrest), Jayson Nixon (Brentwood Academy), Jaye Nash (Briarcrest), George McIntyre (Brentwood Academy), Fred Smith (Briarcrest), MVP Tyler Tanner (Brentwood Academy), and Lincoln Aholt (Brentwood Academy)

Brentwood Academy - 13,16,14,20,63
Briarcrest - 10,8,14,20,52

Brentwood Academy - (63) – Aholt 4, Moss 4, McIntyre 10, Tanner 22, Nixon 19, Pohlman 4.
Briarcrest - (52) - Smith 7, Haynes 14, Gazzo 6, Altmyer 8, Nash 10, Carroll 2, Bryan 5.

Acknowledgements

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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

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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

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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