Conner vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBCONPLD

Conner vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Conner defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 42-15. Conner recorded 17 first downs and 376 yards of total offense. They were penalized three times for 27 yards. Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded six first downs and 225 yards of total offense. The Bulldogs were penalized eight times for 68 yards.

Cordion Abernathy led Conner’s ground game with 89 yards on 13 carries. Wyatt Hatfield added 85 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Shepherd Dozier recorded 46 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Grayson Montgomery completed 10 of 16 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Bailey caught three passes for 87 yards. Chase Caplinger added three receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Wyatt Hatfield returned one kickoff for 48 yards. Chase Caplinger returned two punts for 21 yards with a long return of 11 yards. Andrew Herron converted on four of four extra oints, added field goals of 32 and 24 yards, kicked off eight times with eight touch backs. Chase Caplinger led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles. Cordion Abernathy also recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Boden Roberts recorded two solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.

Anthony Boykin led Paul Laurence Dunbar’s ground game with 97 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Pacifique Nduwayo added 59 yards on 10 carries. Steven Estepp completed seven of eight passes for 104 yards and one touchdown. Ryan Barrett caught two passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. Conner Norsworthy added two receptions for 15 yards. Ryan Barrett punted four times for a 44 yard average with a long punt of 63 yards. Grayson Rogers led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Tristin Simpson added four solo and three assisted tackles. Tolley Carter recorded four solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Conner	15	10	3	14	42
Paul Laurence Dunbar	0	8	7	0	15

CONNER	-	Wyatt Hatfield 1 yard run (Wyatt Hatfield run)
CONNER	-	Chase Caplinger 64 yard pass from Grayson Montgomery (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Andrew Herron kicks a 32 yard field goal
DUNBAR	-	Anthony Boykin 78 yard run (Conner Norsworthy pass from D. Faulkner)
CONNER	-	Wyatt Hatfield 4 yard run (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Andrew Herron kicks a 24 yard field goal
DUNBAR	-	Ryan Barrett 76 yard pass from Steven Estepp (Jackson Meredith kick)
CONNER	-	Chase Caplinger 4 yard pass from Grayson Montgomery (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Shepherd Dozier 3 yard run (Andrew Herron kick)

Selected Statistics

Conner
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Cordion Abernathy	13	89	6.8	31
Wyatt Hatfield	11	85	7.7	26
Shepherd Dozier	8	46	5.8	11
Grayson Montgomery	3	-4	-1.3	3
Chase Caplinger	1	-4	-4.0	0
Landon Wilson	1	-5	-5.0	0
Mason Buckler	2	-6	-3.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Grayson Montgomery	16-10-0	175	2	71
Landon Wilson	1-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Chase Bailey	3	87	0	71
Chase Caplinger	3	77	2	64
Cordion Abernathy	2	-5	0	0
Wyatt Hatfield	1	9	0	9
Shepherd Dozier	1	7	0	7

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Anthony Boykin	5	97	19.4	78
Pacifique Nduwayo	10	59	5.9	19
Steven Estepp	7	7	1.0	7
Conner Norsworthy	1	3	3.0	3
Jayshawn Crosby	1	2	2.0	2
Dominic Faulkner	2	-5	-2.5	1
Team	2	-42	-21.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Steven Estepp	8-7-0	104	1	76
Dominic Faulkner	0-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Ryan Barrett	2	81	1	76
Conner Norsworthy	2	15	0	9
Jayshawn Crosby	2	6	0	4
Dominic Faulkner	1	2	0	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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Eastern vs. Tates Creek August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBEASTTC

Eastern vs. Tates Creek

Roy G. Walton Stadium

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek utilized a balanced offense to roll over Eastern by the score of 48-6 in the season opener. Tates Creek recorded 19 first downs and 411 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized six times for 64 yards. Eastern recorded 11 first downs and 190 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized five times for 27 yards, lost a fumble and had two passes intercepted.

BJ Evans led Tates Creek’s ground game with 179 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries. Darnell Burnside carried the ball four times for 36 yards. Darnell Burnside completed nine of 14 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Ace Davis completed one of two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown. Luke Cooper caught three passes for 33 yards. JT Cooper added two receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. Kane Bell-Pointer recorded two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown. Marquis Hale added a 43 yard touchdown reception. Lazarey Warren and Skylar Clay each returned a kickoff for 21 and 14 yards respectively. Stephen Jones led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles. Johnny Brown added four solo tackles. Johnny Campos recovered a fumble. Lazarey Warren intercepted a pass he returned 30 yards and Kaylib Murphy also intercepted a pass.

Zane Wagner led the Eastern ground attack with 40 yards on four carries. Tristen Martin carried the ball nine times for 30 yards. Zane Wagner completed 11 of 20 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown. G. Killingsworth completed two of six passes for eight yards with two interceptions. Mykel Bradshaw caught five passes for 45 yards. Grayson Napier added four receptions for 25 yards. Ayden Owens caught two passes for 17 yards and a touchdown. B. Beddingfield returned two kickoffs for 42 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Nathan Wagner returned three kickoffs for 38 yards with a long return of 18 yards. Jaquan Mock led the defense with two solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Will Bird and Ashton Thompson each recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Grayson Napier chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern	6	0	0	0	6
Tates Creek	14	21	6	7	48

TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 2 yard run (Durk Mapatano kick blkd)
EASTERN	-	Ayden Owens 9 yard pass from Zane Wagner (Will Geoghegan kick blkd)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 30 yard run (Stephen Jones run)
TCREEK	-	JT Cooper 38 yard pass from Darnell Burnside (Blake Jones pass from Darnell Burnside)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 5 yard run (Durk Mapatano kick)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 3 yard run (Durk Mapatano pass intercepted)
TCREEK	-	Marquis Hale 43 yard pass from Darnell Burnside (Durk Mapatano kick fails)
TCREEK	-	Kane Bell-Pointer 19 yard pass from Ace Davis (Durk Mapatano kick)

Selected Statistics

Eastern
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Zane Wagner	4	40	10.0	15
Tristen Martin	9	30	3.3	7
D. Beddingfield	1	18	18.0	18
Ayden Owens	2	3	1.5	4
G. Killingsworth	2	2	1.0	7
Grayson Napier	1	-1	-1.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Zane Wagner	20-11-0	90	1	20
G. Killingsworth	6-2-2	8	0	7

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Mykel Bradshaw	5	45	0	20
Grayson Napier	4	25	0	10
Ayden Owens	2	17	1	9
Chase Steadmon	1	7	0	7
Tristen Martin	1	4	0	4

 

Tates Creek
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
BJ Evans	15	179	11.9	46
Darnell Burnside	4	36	9.0	23
Skylar Clay	3	17	5.7	17
Mykel Allen	2	9	4.5	9
Stephen Jones	2	6	3.0	4
Kaylib Murphy	1	1	1.0	1
Team	1	0	0.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Darnell Burnside	14-9-0	144	2	43
Ace Davis	2-1-0	19	1	19

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Luke Cooper	3	33	0	11
JT Cooper	2	48	1	38
Kane Bell-Pointer	2	23	1	19
Marquis Hale	1	43	1	43
Bryson Beatty	1	13	0	13
BJ Evans	1	3	0	3

 

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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Fleming County vs. Lafayette August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBFCLAF

Fleming County vs. Lafayette

Ishmael Stadium

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette defeated Fleming County by the score of 27-14 despite running only 35 plays on offense compared to 67 for Fleming County as Fleming County held a 33:57 to 14:03 advantage in time of possession. Lafayette recorded 11 first downs and 314 yards of total offense. The Generals were penalized nine times for 89 yards and lost four fumbles. Fleming County recorded 19 first downs and 296 yards of total offense. They were penalized six times for 33 yards, lost three fumbles and had one pass intercepted.

JJ Richardson led Lafayette’s ground game with 146 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Triston Taylor carried the ball once for 34 yards. CJ Young added 33 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Jackson Stephens recorded 16 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Ransom Payton completed four of nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Grantz caught two passes for 33 yards. Cale Locklar added a 50 yard scoring reception. Jackson Grantz was good on three of four extra point attempts, punted once for 42 yards, and kicked off five times for a 57/8 average and three touch backs. Matthew Hardin led the defense with six solo and 13 assisted tackles. Jackson Stephens added seven solo and five assisted tackles. Jackson Grantz recorded three solo and seven assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 30 yards. CJ Young chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Evan Conley led Fleming County’s ground game with 124 yards on 22 carries. Jordan Harn carried the ball 24 times for 116 yards and a touchdown. Aiden Johnson recorded 63 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Evan Conley completed one of four passes for five yards. Craig Lofton caught one pass for five yards. Evan Conley returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Evan Conley led the defense with three solo and one assisted tackles. Jordan Harn added two solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Kaleb McIntyre recorded one solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fleming County	7	0	0	7	14
Lafayette	0	7	14	6	27

FLEMCO	-	Jordan Harn 2 yard run (Parker Sills kick)
LAF	-	JJ Richardson 11 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	CJ Young 17 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	Jackson Stephens 11 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	Cale Locklar 50 yard pass from Ransom Payton (Jackson Grantz kick fails)
FLEMCO	-	Aiden Johnson 4 yard run (Parker Sills kick)

Selected Statistics

Fleming County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Evan Conley	22	124	5.6	20
Jordan Harn	24	116	4.8	16
Aiden Johnson	13	63	4.8	11
Tyler Emmons	1	-1	-1.0	0
Blake Everidge	1	-4	-4.0	0
Team	1	-7	-7.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Evan Conley	4-1-0	5	0	5
Jordan Harn	1-0-1	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Craig Lofton	1	5	0	5

 

Lafayette
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
JJ Richardson	16	146	9.1	67
Triston Taylor	1	34	34.0	34
CJ Young	4	33	8.2	17
Jackson Stephens	3	16	5.3	11
Team	1	0	0.0	0
Ransom Payton	1	-8	-8.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Ransom Payton	9-4-0	93	1	50

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Jackson Grantz	2	33	0	25
Cale Locklar	1	50	1	50
Triston Taylor	1	10	0	10

 

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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Oldham County vs. Henry Clay August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBOCHC

Oldham County vs. Henry Clay

Ishmael Stadium

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

QB Derek Dees threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more touchdowns to lead Oldham County to a 44-16 victory over Henry Clay. Oldham County recorded 17 first downs and 357 yards of total offense. They were not penalized tonight, lost a fumble and had one pass intercepted. Henry Clay recorded 13 first downs and 192 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils were penalized five times for 24 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Jayden Corum led Oldham County’s ground game with 79 yards on 15 carries. Nash Meredith carried the ball five times for 30 yards. Derek Dees recorded 21 yards and two touchdowns on four carries. Derek Dees completed 15 of 18 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Brooks Kightlinger caught four passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Miller Brown added four receptions for 59 yards. Timothy Rankin recorded four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Corum returned three kickoffs for 72 yards with a long return of 37 yards. Miller Brown led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. Vincent Busalacch. Added five solo and three assisted tackles. Madden Brown recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Ryan Giles intercepted two passes with return yardage of 31 yards including a 33 yard return for a touchdown.

Patrick Beya led Henry Clay’s ground game with 79 yards on 15 carries. Nic Jones added 42 yards on 10 rushing attempts. Rohan Taylor completed 12 of 18 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Liam Marrs completed two of seven passes for 26 yards with one interception. Antoine Webb caught six passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Luke DiNardo added three receptions for 20 yards. Isaiah McQueen caught two passes for 16 yards. Keontae Edwards returned one kickoff for 92 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah McQueen and Antoine Webb each returned one kickoff for 19 and 12 yards respectively. Ethan Cooper kicked a 46 yard field goal. Zac Hoellein led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with 1,5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. Luke DiNardo added four solo and two assisted tackles. Antoine Webb recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Helgerson added two solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss and recovered a fumble. Charlie Pennell recorded one interception.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oldham County	14	23	0	7	44
Henry Clay	3	0	7	6	16

HCLAY	-	Ethan Cooper kicks a 46 yard field goal
OLDHAM	-	Brooks Kightlinger 44 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Derek Dees 1 yard run (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Tyler Brady safety
OLDHAM	-	Derek Dees 1 yard run (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Brooks Kightlinger 6 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Timothy Rankin 19 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
HCLAY	-	Keontae Edwards 92 yard kickoff return (Ethan Cooper kick)
OLDHAM	-	Ryan Giles 33 yard interception return (Sam Abbott kick)
HCLAY	-	Antoine Webb 16 yard pass from Rohan Taylor (0:00)

Selected Statistics

Oldham County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Jayden Corum	15	79	5.3	21
Nash Meredith	5	30	6.0	20
Derek Dees	4	21	5.2	14
Miller Brown	1	15	15.0	15
Team	1	-20	-20.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Derek Dees	18-15-1	232	3	44

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Brooks Kightlinger	4	81	2	44
Miller Brown	4	59	0	27
Timothy Rankin	4	41	1	19
Brennan Hasken	1	24	0	24
Jayden Corum	1	16	0	16
Logan Collier	1	11	0	11

 

Henry Clay
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Patrick Beya	10	75	7.5	20
Nic Jones	10	42	4.2	22
Liam Marrs	3	9	3.0	4
Frank Niyonyish	1	0	0.0	0
Rohan Taylor	6	-1	-0.2	13
Team	2	-21	-10.5	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Rohan Taylor	18-12-2	62	1	16
Liam Marrs	7-2-1	26	0	14
Team	1-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Antoine Webb	6	33	1	16
Luke DiNardo	3	20	0	9
Isaiah McQueen	2	16	0	12
Keontae Edwards	2	5	0	6
Nic Jones	1	14	0	14

 

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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2024 Chipotle Nationals Basketball (Boys & Girls) April 4-6, 2024
Topic: Basketball

2024BBCN

2024 Chipotle Nationals Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Presented by Army National Guard

Brownsburg High School, IN
April 4-6, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

April 4th

Grace Christian (NC) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Girls)

Grace Christian coach Chad Revelle started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Isabella Roman, 5-7 Jr. Miyah Campbell, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Strong, 5-6 Jr. Halisi Whitley, and 5-6 Sr. Serenity McNair. IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher.

Grace Christian led by 13 points in the first quarter but IMG Academy outscored the Crusaders 21-13 in the third quarter on their way to a 76-68 victory. There were four ties and two lead changes in this game. IMG Academy shot 53.7% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Grace Christian turnovers. Grace Christian shot 38.6% from the field including 15 of 31 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven IMG Academy turnovers.

Tajianna Roberts led IMG Academy with 24 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Leah Harmon added 18 points including seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Kelis Fisher recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Lena Girardi chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. Heloisa Carrera recorded six points and five rebounds.

Sarah Strong led Grace Christian with 31 points including five three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, 19 rebounds, and three assists. Halisi Whitley added 12 points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Miyah Campbell recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Isabella Roman chipped in with seven points and three assists. 5-7 So. Reagan Lindholm added six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Grace Christian (NC) - 26,13,13,16,68
IMG Academy (FL) - 15,21,21,19,76

Grace Christian (NC) - (68) – Roman 7, Campbell 12, Strong 31, Whitley 12, McNair 0, Lindholm 6.
IMG Academy (FL) - (76) – Prawl 1, Roberts 24. Carrera 6, Harmon 18, Fisher 13, Girardi 9, Dauer 5.

Sidwell Friends (SC) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Girls)

Sidwell Friends coach Tamika Dudley started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Kendall Dudley, 6-1 So. Jayla Jackson, 6-13 Sr. Zania Socka, 5-8 Fr. Jayda Dixon, and 5-10 So. Genesis Schneeberg. Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell.

Montverde Academy outscored Sidwell Friends 30-12 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-49 victory. There were two ties and seven lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy shot 49.1% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Sidwell Friends turnovers. Sidwell Friends shot 35.2% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Quakers connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Montverded Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 19 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. Vivian Iwuchukwu added 16 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 6-0 Fr. Finley Chastain recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Lourdes Da Silva Costa chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Eris Lester added seven points and two blocked shots.

Kendall Dudley led Sidwell Friends with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Jayla Jackson added 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Zania Socka recorded six points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Sidwell Friends (SC) - 15,15,12,7,49
Montverde Academy (FL) - 15.9,30,11,65

Sidwell Friends (SC) - (49) – Dudley 22, Jackson 11, Socka 6, Dixon 3, Schneeberg 4, Yoon 3.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (65) – Da Silva Costa 8, Lester 7, Iwuchukwu 16, Cambridge 19, Sotell 3, Chastain 12.

IMG Academy (FL) vs. Paul VI (VA) (Boys)

IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Khani Rooths, 6-5 Sr. Chase McCarty, 6-9 Sr. Donovan Freeman, 6-2 Jr. Darius Acuff, and 6-4 Sr. Cole Certa. Paul VI coach Glenn Farello countered with 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr.

Paul VI defeated ING Academy by the score of 101-89. There were five lead changes in this game. Paul VI shot 53.9% from the field including 13 of 23 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 14 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 55.5% from the field including 12 of 26 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off five Paul VI turnovers.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 36 points including five three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Benjamin Hammond added 20 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals. Isaiah Abraham recorded 19 points including three three point baskets, and six rebounds. Jordan Smith Jr. chipped in with 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Cole Certa led IMG Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets. Donovan Freeman added 21 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Khani Rooths recorded 19 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Darius Acuff chipped in with 13 points and six assists.

IMG Academy (FL) - 20,11,13,45,89
Paul VI (VA) - 13,24,36,28,101

IMG Academy (FL) - (89) – Rooths 19, McCarty 2, Freeman 21, Acuff 13, Certa 24, Allen 6, Quinones 2, Stagg 2.
Paul VI (VA) - (101) – Abraham 19, Harris 36, Sundra 5, Hammond 20, Smith Jr. 15, Ngongba 6.

Columbus (FL) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Boys)

Columbus coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-9 Jr. Cameron Boozer, 6-5 Jr. Cayden Boozer, 6-7 Sr. Malik Abdullahi, 6-3 Sr. Jase Richardson, and 6-3 Jr. Benny Fragella. Long Island Lutheran coach John Buck countered with 6-8 Sr. Ben Michaels, 6-5 Sr. VJ Edgecombe, 6-11 Jr. Alier Maluk, 6-0 Jr. Nigel James, and 6-3 Jr. Kayden Mingo.

Columbus pulled away in the second half to defeat Long Island Lutheran by the score of 71-58. There were six ties and four lead changes in this game. Columbus shot 51.7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 36.2% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Columbus turnovers.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 20 points including five of five free throws, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Jase Richardson added 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cayden Boozer recorded 14 points and seven assists. 6-6 So. Jaxon Richardson chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Kayden Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 17 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. VJ Edgecombe added 13 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Alier Maluk recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Nigel James chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists. Ben Michels added three points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Columbus (FL) - 13,17,18,23,71
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - 18,16,10,14,58

Columbus (FL) - (71) – Cameron Boozer 20, Cayden Boozer 14, Abdullahi 4, Richardson 16, Fragella 0, Smith 7, Richardson 10.
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - (58) – Michaels 3, Edgecombe 13, Maluk 13, James 8, Mingo 17, Anthony 4.

Link Academy (MO) vs. Prolific Prep (CA) (Boys)

Link Academy coach Bill Armstrong started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jalen Shelley, 6-6 Sr. Tre Johnson, 6-10 Sr. James Brown, 6-4 Sr. Labaron Philon, and 6-6 Jr. Jasper Johnson. Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi countered with 6-8 Jr. AJ Dybantsa, 6-8 So. Tyran Stokes, 6-11 Sr. Aiden Sherrell, 6-3 Sr. Mikey Lewis, and 6-7 Sr. Derrion Reid.

Link Academy defeated Prolific Prep 80-76 in two overtimes. Link Academy trailed by nine points in the final quarter of regulation but rallied for the victory. There were nine ties and seven lead changes in this game. Link Academy shot 43.1% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Lions connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Prolific Prep turnovers. Prolific Prep shot 41.4% from the field including 10 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Crew connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Link Academy turnovers.

Labaron Philon led Link Academy with 24 points including five three point baskets, three of seven free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Jalen Shelley added 15 points including four of four free throws, and nine rebounds. Tre Johnson recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. 6-5 Sr. TO Barrett chipped in with eight points and two assists. Jasper Johnson recorded seven points including five of five free throws, two rebounds, and three steals.

AJ Dybantsa led Prolific Prep with 21 points including 10 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Aiden Sherrell added 18 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Derrion Reid recorded 14 points including three of five free throws, and nine rebounds. 6-6 Jr. Winters Grady chipped in with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, and five rebounds. Tyran Stokes recorded six points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Link Academy (MO) - 10,9,23,14,10,14,80
Prolific Prep (CA) - 14,11,24,7,10,10,76

Link Academy (MO) - (80) – Shelley 15, T. Johnson 12, Brown 6, Philon 24, J. Johnson 7, Barrett 8, Ford 6, Benjamin 2.
Prolific Prep (CA) - (76) – Dybantsa 21, Stokes 6, Sherrell 18, Lewis 3, Reid 14, Grady 14.

AZ Compass Prep vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys)

AZ Compass Prep coach Pete Kaffey started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jayce Nathaniel, 6-6 Sr. Vyctorius Miller, 6-10 Sr. Luke Bamgboye, 6-3 Jr. Cameron Miles, and 6-3 Jr. Jeremiah Fears. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens.

Montverde Academy outscored AZ Compass Prep 25-5 in the third quarter on their way to a 64-49 victory. Montverde Academy shot 44.9% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 16 of 25 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 AZ Compass Prep turnovers. AZ Compass Prep shot 39.1% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Montverde Academy turnovers.

Cooper Flagg led Montverde Academy with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Derik Queen added 14 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Robert Wright recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, anmd four assists. Liam McNeeley chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Vyctorius Miller led AZ Compass Prep with 18 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds. Jeremiah Fears added 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists. 6-8 Sr. Sammie Yeaney recorded seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

AZ Compass Prep - 17,11,5,16,49
Montverde Academy (FL) - 11,13,25,15,64

AZ Compass Prep - (49) – Nathaniel 0, Miller 18, Bamgboye 4, Miles 4, Fears 14, Lathan 2, Yeaney 7.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (64) – Flagg 16, McNeeley 11, Queen 14, Wright 14, Givens 2, Gaskins 1, Newell 6.

April 5th

IMG Academy (FL) vs. Grayson (GA) (Girls) (Semifinals)

IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher. Grayson coach Tim Slater countered with 5-10 Sr. Danielle Carnegie, 5-9 Sr. Taj Hunter, 6-0 Sr. Erin Rodgers, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jones, and 5-6 Jr. Tatum Brown.

IMG Academy defeated Grayson by the score of 65-56. IMG Academy shot 41.8% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Grayson turnovers. Grayson shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 IMG Academy turnovers.

Kelis Fisher led ING Academy with 20 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tajianna Roberts added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Leah Harmon recorded 12 points, two assists, and two steals. Deniaya Prawl chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Heloisa Carrera recorded six points, 16 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Danielle Carnegie led Grayson with 25 points including five three point baskets, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Erin Rodgers added 19 points including 11 of 14 free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Malaya Jones recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.

IMG Academy (FL) - 21,13,18,13,65
Grayson (GA) - 17,13,13,13,56

IMG Academy (FL) - (65) – Prawl 8, Roberts 15, Carrera 6, Harmon 12, Fisher 20, Girardi 4.
Grayson (GA) - (56) – Carnegie 25, Hunter 0, Rodgers 19, Jones 10, Brown 2.

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Girls) (Semifinals)

Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell. Long Island Lutheran coach Christina Raiti countered with 6-2 So. Savannah Swords, 6-0 Sr. Syla Swords, 6-5 Sr. Kate Koval, 5-6 Sr. Lauryn Swann, and 5-9 Sr. Kayleigh Heckel.

Jaloni Cambridge hit a runner in the closing seconds to give Montverde Academy a 79-78 victory over Long Island Lutheran. There were three ties and 16 lead changes in this game. Long Island Lutheran led by 15 points in the third quarter but Montverde Academy outscored the Lady Crusaders 26-16 in the final quarter to earn the victory. Montverde Academy shot 56.6% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 49.1% from the field including 10 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crusaders connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Montverde Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 33 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals. Chloe Sotell added 12 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. Vivian Iwuchukwu recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Fr. Finley Chastain chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets. 6-1 Jr. Holland Harris added six points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Kayleigh Heckel led Long Island Lutheran with 32 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Syla Swords added 16 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, seven rebounds, and six assists. Savannah Swords recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Kate Koval chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

Montverde Academy (FL) - 17,13,23,26,79
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - 18,25,19,16,78

Montverde Academy (FL) - (79) – Da Silva Costa 4, Lester 2, Iwuchukwu 11, Cambridge 33, Sotell 12, Harris 6, Chastain 11.
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - (78) – Savannah Swords 14, Syla Swords 16, Koval 8, Swann 4, Heckel 32, Jones 4.

Link Academy (MO) vs. Paul VI (VA) (Boys) (Semifinals)

Link Academy coach Bill Armstrong started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jalen Shelley, 6-6 Sr. Tre Johnson, 6-10 Sr. James Brown, 6-4 Sr. Labaron Philon, and 6-6 Jr. Jasper Johnson. Paul VI coach Glenn Farello countered with 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr.

Paul VI raced out to a 21-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 58-44 victory over Link Academy. Paul VI shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored six points off six Link Academy. Link Academy shot 26.7% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Paul VI turnovers.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Isaiah Abraham added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Benjamin Hammond recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists. Jordan Smith Jr. chipped in with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded seven rebounds and two blocked shots.

Tre Johnson led Link Academy with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Jalen Shelley added 10 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Jasper Johnson recorded seven points and four rebounds.

Link Academy (MO) - 6,14,15,9,44
Paul VI (VA) - 21,12,9,16,58

Link Academy (MO) - (44) – Shelley 10, T. Johnson 11, Brown 4, Philon 4, J. Johnson 7, Barrett 4, Benjamin 4.
Paul VI (VA) - (58) – Abraham 15, Harris 20, Sundra 2, Hammond 11, Smith Jr. 9, Ngongba 1.

Columbus (FL) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Semifinals)

Columbus coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-9 Jr. Cameron Boozer, 6-5 Jr. Cayden Boozer, 6-7 Sr. Malik Abdullahi, 6-3 Sr. Jase Richardson, and 6-3 Jr. Benny Fragella. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Asa Newell, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens.

Montverde Academy defeated Columbus by the score of 84-70. Montverde Academy shot 53.7% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Columbus turnovers. Columbus shot 47.4% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Explorers connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off three Montverde Academy turnovers.

Cooper Flagg led Montverde Academy with 28 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen added 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Liam McNeeley recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Robert Wright chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, and six assists.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 29 points including three three point baskets, six of nine free throws, and seven rebounds. Jase Richardson added 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists. 6-6 So. Jaxon Richardson recorded eight points and five rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Randy Smith chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Cayden Boozer recorded four points, five rebounds, and eight assists.

Columbus (FL) - 6,17,25,22,70
Montverde Academy (FL) - 15,25,21,23,84

Columbus (FL) - (70) – Cameron Boozer 29, Cayden Boozer 4, Abdullahi 4, Jase Richardson 19, Fragella 0, Smith 6, Jaxon Richardson 8.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (84) – Flagg 28, McNeeley 14, Newell 7, Wright 13, Givens 6, Queen 16.

April 6th

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Girls) (Championship)

Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell. IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher.

Montverde Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat IMG Academy by the score of 61-53. There were 10 times and six lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy shot 41.2% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 16 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 44.4% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Montverde Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 17 points including seven of 12 free throws, six rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Vivian Iwuchukwu added 17 points including five of seven free throws, and six rebounds. Lourdes Da Silva Costa recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Chloe Sotell chipped in with six points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.

Kelis Fisher led IMG Academy with 24 points including eight of 11 free throws, and two rebounds. Tajianna Roberts added 16 points including two three point baskets, and two steals. Deniaya Prawl recorded 10 points including two of two free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Montverde Academy (FL) - 16,9,18,18,61
IMG Academy (FL) - 9,18,11,15,53

Montverde Academy (FL) - (61) – Da Silva Costa 13, Lester 2, Iwuchukwu 17, Cambridge 17, Sotell 6, Harris 3, Chastain 3.
IMG Academy (FL) - (53) – Prawl 10, Roberts 16, Carrera 2, Harmon 1, Fisher 24.

Paul VI (VA) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Championship)

Paul VI coach Glenn Farello started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Asa Newell, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen.

Montverde Academy defeated Paul VI by the score of 79-63. Montverde Academy shot 60% from the field including nine of 20 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Paul VI turnovers. Paul VI shot 46.2% from the field including nine of 24 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Montverde Academy turnovers.

6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens led Montverde Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Derik Queen added 19 points including seven of nine free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Cooper Flagg recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, six blocked shots, and one steal. Robert Wright chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 16 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Isaiah Abraham added 12 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Benjamin Hammond chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Garrett Sundra added six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jordan Smith Jr. recorded six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Paul VI (VA) - 14,18,14,17,63
Montverde Academy (FL) - 21,24,15,19,79

Paul VI (VA) - (63) – Abraham 12, Harris 16, Sundra 6, Hammond 7, Smith Jr. 6, Ngongba 11, Brown Jr. 2, Elamin 3.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (79) – Flagg 16, McNeeley 6, Newell 5, Wright 9, Queen 19, Givens 24.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the organizers for putting on this class event and to Legit Stats for providing the comprehensive stats for this entire tourney - nobody does it better.

 

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.

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass (Championship Bracket) December 19-23, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023BBKOB

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass
Championship Bracket

Fairdale, KY
December 19-23, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

December 19th

Spencer County vs. Male

Spencer County coach Jason Burns started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Camden Cox, 6-1 Sr. Drew Barron, 6-5 Sr. Keaton Baird, 5-10 Sr. Kellen Marksbury, and 6-0 Sr. Luke Erhardt. Male coach Tim Haworth countered with 6-5 Jr. Jayson Gasaway, 6-2 Sr. Terrence Hall, 6-6 Jr. Keashawn Jordan, 5-11 Sr. Max Gainey, and 6-2 So. Cole Edelen.

6-5 Jr. Jack Armstrong hit a three point baskets with 35 seconds remaining in the game to give Spencer County a 63-61 victory over Male. Spencer County outscored Male 22-10 in the final quarter. There were three lead changes and five ties in this game. Spencer County shot 47.9% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Bears connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Male turnovers. Male shot 42.1% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Spencer County turnovers.

Jack Armstrong led Spencer County with 15 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Luke Erhardt added 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Camden Cox recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Keaton Baird chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Cole Edelen led Male with 16 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. Jayson Gasaway added 13 points including four of five free throws, and five rebounds. Max Gainey recorded 12 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Keashawn Jordan chipped in with six points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Spencer County - 15,13,13,22,63
Male - 11,19,21,10,61

Spencer County - (63) – Cox 15, Barron 4, Baird 14, Marksbury 0, Erhardt 15, J. Armstrong 15.
Male - (61) – Gasaway 13, Hall 6, Jordan 6, Gainey 12, Edelen 16, Harris 2, Cowan 6.

Taylor County vs. Fairdale

Taylor County coach Montrell Irvin started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Keeton Clements, 6-3 Jr. Layken Lyons, 6-6 So. Bryten Close, 6-1 Sr. Jackson Wise, and 6-2 Sr. CJ Johnson. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Fairdale defeated Taylor County by the score of 70-67. There were eight lead changes and five ties in this game. Fairdale shot 52.4% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Taylor County turnovers. Taylor County shot 46% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Fairdale turnovers.

Dalton Hicks led Fairdale with 21 points including 10 of 11 free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Joseph Hurt added 18 points including two three point baskets, Brandon Smith recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, three of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

CJ Johnson led Taylor County with 27 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Layken Lyons added 21 points including six of six free throws, and seven rebounds. 6-1 So. Jalen Gribbins recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Taylor County - 15,19,23,10,67
Fairdale - 20,24,12,14,70

Taylor County - (67) – Clements 7, Lyons 21, Close 2, Wise 2, Johnson 27, Gribbins 8.
Fairdale - (70) – Hurt 18, Tucker 6, Smith 15, Croney 6, Hicks 21, Russell 4,

North Oldham vs. Great Crossing

North Oldham coach David Levitch II started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Grant Neal, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Howard, 6-3 Jr. Ryan Sanders, 6-1 So. Jakobi McRoberts, and 6-2 Sr. Jack Fischer. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Graet Crossing defeated North Oldham 64-61 in overtime. There were eight lead changes and six ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 36.5% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 22 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 20 points, 19 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Junius Burrell added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Vince Dawson III recorded nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Grant Neal led North Oldham with 23 points including 10 of 12 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Jakobi McRoberts added 12 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Brooks Cargould recorded nine points.

North Oldham - 10,12,13,22,4,61
Great Crossing - 12,9,9,27,7,64

North Oldham - (61) – Neal 23, Howard 6, Sanders 0, McRoberts 12, Fischer 6, Cargould 9, Schmittel 5.
Great Crossing - (64) – Godfrey 4, Dawson III 9, Moreno 20, Burrell 16, Richardson 6, Holman 3, Warren 4, Martin 2.

DeSales vs. Frederick Douglass

DeSales coach Damien Anderson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Terry Cayson, 6-1 So. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.

DeSales defeated Frederick Douglass by the score of 74-62. DeSales shot 55.4% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Colts connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 48.9% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 DeSales turnovers.

Damone King led DeSales with 20 points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Brady Cummins added 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Tharp recorded 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Will Gibson chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 25 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Aveion Chenault added 14 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Travis Jones recorded eight points and six rebounds. Logan Busson chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

DeSales - 20,20,15,19,74
Frederick Douglass - 10,18,17,17,62

DeSales - (74) – Tharp 16, Cummins 18, Gibson 10, King 20, Kahnplaye 2, Thompson 8.
Frederick Douglass - (62) – Boone 25, Chenault 14, Cayson 4, Jones 8, Busson 8, Talbert 3.

December 20th

De La Salle (IL) vs. Little Rock Central

De La Salle coach Gary DeCesare started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tavariyuan Williams, 6-5 So. Charles Barnes, 6-8 Sr. Alioune Mbaye, 6-0 Sr. Bryant Hedrick, and 6-4 Sr. Richard Lindsey. Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross countered with 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore.

Little Rock Central defeated De La Salle by the score of 53-45. The score was tied eight times and there wer nine lead changes in the game. Little Rock Central shot 45.2% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 De La Salle turnovers. De La Salle shot 42.6% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Meteors missed their only free throw attempt, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off six Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 18 points including five of eight free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Luke Moore added 14 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Chase Allen recorded eight points and two rebounds. Daniel Culberson chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Charles Barnes led De La Salle with 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Richard Lindsey added 10 points and seven rebounds. Tavariyuan Williams recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Alioune Mbaye chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

De La Salle (IL) - 10,14,13,8,45
Little Rock Central - 16,9,15,13,53

De La Salle (IL) - (45) – Williams 8, Barnes 13, Mbaye 8, Hedrick 2, Lindsey 10, Travis 2, Edwards 2.
Little Rock Central - (53) – Boateng 18, Culberson 7, Washington 2, Allen 8, Moore 14, Blair 4.

Washington County vs. Newport

Washington County coach Stephen Woodson started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Gabe Weis, 6-1 Sr. Noah Reynolds, 6-8 Sr. Beau Baker, 5-11 Jr. Camden Abell, and 6-0 Sr. Kamar Phillips. Newport coach Rodney Snapp countered with 6-3 Jr. Noah Silverton, 6-2 Sr. DeShaun Jackson, 6-7 So. James Turner, 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington, and 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney.

Newport defeated Washington County by the score of 64-55. Newport shot 48.1% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Washington County turnovers. Washington County shot 44.7% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Commanders connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Newport turnovers.

Taylen Kinney led Newport with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. DeShaun Jackson added 17 points on eight of nine from the field, one of two free throws, four rebounds, and seven assists. Jabari Covington recorded 11 points including three of three free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. James Turner chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

Gabe Weis led Washington County with 18 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Beau Baker added 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kamar Phillips recorded eight points. Noah Reynolds chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Washington County - 9,6,15,25,55
Newport - 10,24,12,18,64

Washington County - (55) – Weis 18, Reynolds 6, Baker 18, Abell 2, Phillips 8, Bartley 3.
Newport - (64) – Silverton 0, Jackson 17, Turner 7, Covington 11, Kinney 19, Anderson 4, Starks 4, Lowe 2.

Harlan County vs. Bowling Green

Harlan County coach Kyle Jones started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Trent Noah, 6-3 Jr. Jaycee Carter, 6-4 Sr. Caleb Johnson, 6-2 So. Reggie Cottrell, and 6-2 Jr. Maddox Huff. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey.

Bowling Green defeated Harlan County by the score of 73-62. There were six lead changes and three ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 49.1% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Harlan County turnovers. Harlan County shot 40.7% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Black Bears connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Bowling Green turnovers.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 25 points including two of two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Deuce Bailey added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Luke Idlett recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, and three rebounds. Mason Ritter chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Trent Noah led Harlan County with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Maddox Huff added 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Reggie Cottrell recorded 13 points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Jaycee Carter chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws and three rebounds.

Harlan County - 19,17,13,13,62
Bowling Green - 23,16,15,19,73

Harlan County - (62) – Noah 20, Carter 10, Johnson 2, Cottrell 13, Huff 17.
Bowling Green - (73- Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 2, Ritter 13, MJ Wardlow 25, Bailey 13, Idlett 12, Banks 8.

Butler County vs. Trinity

Butler County coach Calvin Dockery started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Trever Deweese, 6-2 Jr. Justin Castlen, 6-7 Jr. Lawson Rice, 5-10 Jr. Ty Price, and 6-0 Jr. Briar Griffin. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 6-6 Jr. Julius Edmonds, 6-0 Jr. Josiah Lawson, and 6-3 Sr. Drae Vasser.

Trinity defeated Butler County by the score of 88-61. Trinity shot 53.6% from the field including eight of 28 from the three point line. The Shamrocks connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Butler County turnovers. Butler County shot 37.3% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Trinity turnovers.

Julius Edmonds led Trinity with 18 points including three of four free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Drae Vasser added 16 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Josiah Lawson recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Jayden Johnson chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. 6-1 Jr. Rocco Pfeiffer added nine points and two rebounds.

Ty Price led Butler County with 35 points including four three point baskets and nine of 10 free throws. Lawson Rice added 17 points and seven rebounds. Trever Deweese recorded two points and nine rebounds.

Butler County - 16,4,21,20,61
Trinity - 22,15,30,21,88

Butler County - (61) – T. Deweese 2, Castlen 2, Rice 17, Price 35, Griffin 2, Murphy 2, Hooten 1.
Trinity - (88) – J. Johnson 10, A. Johnson 1, Edmonds 18, Lawson 13, Vasser 16, Frasher 2, Pfeiffer 9, Ladson 3, Nash 2, Hansberry 4, Hornek 4, Chandler 6.

December 21st

Little Rock Central vs. DeSales (Quarterfinal)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. DeSales coach Damien Anderson countered with 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye.

Little Rock Central defeated DeSales 89-78 in two overtimes. There were three lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Little Rock Central led DeSales 55-40 early in the final quarter but DeSales went on a 27-12 run to earn a 67-67 tie at end of regulation. Little Rock Central outscored DeSales 15-4 in the second overtime. Little Rock Central shot 50.8% from the field including nine of 20 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 18 of 31 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 DeSales turnovers. DeSales shot 44.4% from the field including 10 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 28 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Luke Moore added 23 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Daniel Culberson recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, three of five free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Chris Washington chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Chase Allen recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Damone King led DeSales with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Tharp added 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Prince Kahnplaye recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Will Gibson chipped in with 13 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Brady Cummins added nine points on three three point baskets.

Little Rock Central - 13,17,22,15,7,15,89
DeSales - 16,12,12,27,7,4,78

Little Rock Central - (89) – Boateng 28, Culberson 16, Washington 11, Allen 10, Moore 23, Blair 1.
DeSales - (78) – Tharp 19, Cummins 9, Gibson 13, King 21, Kahnplaye 16.

Spencer County vs. Fairdale (Quarterfinal)

Spencer County coach Jason Burns started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Camden Cox, 6-1 Sr. Drew Barron, 6-5 Sr. Keaton Baird, 5-10 Sr. Kellen Marksbury, and 6-0 Sr. Luke Erhardt. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Dalton Hicks connected on two free throws with 7.9 seconds remaining in the game to give Fairdale a 69-67 victory over Spencer County. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Fairdale shot 44.9% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Spencer County turnovers. Spencer County shot 48.8% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Fairdale turnovers.

Jacob Tucker led Fairdale with 23 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cameron Croney added 15 points including nine of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Dalton Hicks recorded 11 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Joseph Hurt chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Brandon Smith recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Luke Erhardt led Spencer County with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Keaton Baird added 16 points including seven of seven free throws, and three rebounds. Camden Cox recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 6-5 Jr. Jack Armstrong chipped in with nine points and three rebounds. Drew Barron recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Spencer County - 8,18,15,26,67
Fairdale - 14,16,15,24,69

Spencer County - (67) – Cox 15, Barron 8, Baird 16, Marksbury 0, Erhardt 17, J. Armstrong 9, Walters 2.
Fairdale - (69) – Hurt 8, Tucker 23, Smith 6, Croney 15, Hicks 11, Howard 2, Dewboys 4.

Great Crossing vs. Newport (Quarterfinal)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson. Newport coach Rodney Snapp countered with 6-3 Jr. Noah Silverton, 6-2 Sr. DeShaun Jackson, 6-7 So. James Turner, 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington, and 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney.

Vince Dawson III hit a three point shot with 10 seconds remaining on the clock to give Great Crossing a 48-46 victory over Newport in a thriller. There were six lead changes and two ties in this game. Newport trailed 35-25 in the third quarter but Newport rallied to take a 46-45 lead in the final minute setting the stage for Dawson’s heroics. Great Crossing shot 44.2% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Newport turnovers. Newport shot 40% from the field including five of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 11 points off Nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 20 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. Malachi Moreno added 13 points including five of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jeremiah Godfrey pulled down seven rebounds.

Taylen Kinney led Newport with 29 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. James Turner added five points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. DeShaun Jackson recorded four points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Great Crossing - 15,10,12,11,48
Newport - 8,13,12,13,46

Great Crossing - (48) – Godfrey 3, Dawson III 20, Moreno 13, Burrell 4, Richardson 2, Holman 4, Warren 2.
Newport - (46) – Silverton 2, Jackson 4, Turner 5, Covington 4, Kinney 29, Starks 2.

Bowling Green vs. Trinity (Quarterfinal)

Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 6-6 Jr. Julius Edmonds, 6-0 Jr. Josiah Lawson, and 6-3 Sr. Drae Vasser.

Trinity missed a putback in the closing seconds allowing Bowling Green to hold on for a 56-54 victory. There were 15 lead changes and five ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 44.7% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Trinity turnovers. Trinity shot 41.8% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Bowling Green turnovers.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 17 points including seven of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, and four steals. Mason Ritter added 16 points and three rebounds. Deuce Bailey recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-0 Jr. Braylon Banks chipped in with 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Drae Vasser led Trinity with 13 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. Alex Johnson added 12 points and seven rebounds. Jayden Johnson recorded 12 points and three rebounds. Josiah Lawson chipped in with nine points and five rebounds. Julius Edmonds pulled down seven rebounds.

Bowling Green - 16,6,21,13,56
Trinity - 13,10,18,13,54

Bowling Green - (56) – Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 2, Ritter 16, MJ Wardlow 17, Bailey 10, Banks 10, Carpenter 1.
Trinity - (54) – J. Johnson 12, A. Johnson 12, Edmonds 2, Lawson 9, Vasser 13, Chandler 6.

December 22nd

Great Crossing vs. Fairdale (Semifinal)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Great Crossing outscored Fairdale 23-9 in the second quarter on their way to a 78-58 victory. Great Crossing shot 57.1% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Fairdale turnovers. Fairdale shot 42.3% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 14 points off eight Great Crossing turnovers.

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 21 points including five three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Malachi Moreno added 16 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and six blocked shots. 6-1 Fr. LJ Holman recorded 11 points and four rebounds. Vince Dawson III chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Jacob Tucker led Fairdale with 19 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Dalton Hicks added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Joseph Hurt recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Cameron Croney chipped in with seven points including five of six free throws, and five rebounds.

Great Crossing - 19,23,25,11,78
Fairdale - 18,9,16,15,58

Great Crossing - (78) – Godfrey 10, Dawson III 11, Moreno 16, Burrell 21, Richardson 7, Holman 11, Warren 2.
Fairdale - (58) – Hurt 10, Tucker 19, Smith 2, Croney 7, Hicks 18, E. McCutchen 2.

Little Rock Central vs. Bowling Green (Semifinal)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey.

Little Rock Central defeated Bowling Green by the score of 79-62. Little Rock Central shot 51.7% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 13 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 52.2% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 19 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Chris Washington added 16 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Daniel Culberson recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Luke Moore chipped in with 13 points including three of three free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Mason Ritter added 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Braylon Banks recorded 11 points including six of six free throws, and five rebounds. Deuce Bailey chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Little Rock Central - 22,26,18,13,79
Bowling Green - 14,23,13,12,62

Little Rock Central - (79) – Boateng 19, Culberson 16, Washington 16, Allen 4, Moore 13, Marshall 2, Blair 6, Stewart 3.
Bowling Green - (62) – Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 5, Ritter 14, MJ Wardlow 21, Bailey 8, Banks 11, Barber 1, Carpenter 2.

December 23^rd

Little Rock Central vs. Great Crossing (Championship)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing defeated Little Rock Central by the score of 54-47. There were three lead changes and one tie in this game. Great Crossing shot 57.9% from the field including five of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Little Rock Central turnovers. Little Rock Central shot 36.4% from the field including two of 18 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Vince Dawson III added 12 points and four assists. Malachi Moreno recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Daniel Culberson led Little Rock Central with 15 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Luke Moore added 11 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Annor Boateng recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Chris Washington chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Little Rock Central - 15,5,10,17,47
Great Crossing - 8,16,16,14,54

Little Rock Central - (47) – Boateng 10, Culberson 15, Washington 8, Allen 3, Moore 11.
Great Crossing - (54) – Godfrey 7, Dawson III 12, Moreno 11, Burrell 17, Richardson 4, Holman 3.

All Tournament Team

Vince Dawson III, Junius Burrell (Great Crossing), Daniel Culberson, Chris Washington (Little Rock Central), MJ Wardlow, Mason Ritter (Bowling Green), Dalton Hicks, Jacob Tucker (Fairdale), Drae Vasser (Trinity), DeShaun Jackson, Taylen Kinney (Newport), Trent Noah (Harlan County), Cole Edelen (Male), Damone King (DeSales), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), Bob White MVP Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Annor Boateng (Little Rock Central).

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.

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2024 114th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boy's Basketball State Finals Class A, 2A, 3A. & 4A March 30, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 114^th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boy’s Basketball State Finals
Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
March 30, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 30th

Bethesda Christian vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury (Class A Championship)

Bethesda Christian coach Jon Grubaums started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Mlagan, 6-3 Sr. Luke Douglas, 6-8 Sr. Cooper Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Sam Mlagan, and 6-2 Jr. Steven Tierney. Fort Wayne Canterbury countered with Deric Adams countered with 6-5 Sr. John Parent, 6-5 Sr. Aston Dressler, 6-8 Sr. Tucker Day, 5-10 Sr. Devon Lewis, and 6-0 Sr. Colin Burda.

Fort Wayne Canterbury defeated Bethesda Christian by the score of 48-41. There were 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Fort Wayne Canterbury shot 46.2% from the field including four of seven from the three point line. The Cavaliers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Bethesda Christian turnovers. Bethesda Christian shot 32.6% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Fort Wayne Canterbury turnovers. Bethesda Christian held a 10-0 advantage in fast break points.

John Parent led Fort Wayne Canterbury with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Devon Lewis added 12 points including three of five free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Tucker Day recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Colin Burda dished out five assists.

Luke Douglas led Bethesda Christian with 13 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cooper Jackson added nine points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and two steals. Steven Tierney recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. Sam Mlagan chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Bethesda Christian - 10,15,8,8,41
Fort Wayne Canterbury - 11,17,7,13,48

Bethesda Christian - (41) – I. Mlagan 2, Douglas 13, Jackson 9, S. Mlagan 8, Tierney 9.
Fort Wayne Canterbury - (48) – Parent 22, Dressler 4, Day 8, Lewis 12, Burda 2.

Brownstown Central vs. Wapahani (Class 2A Championship)

Brownstown Central coach Dave Benter started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jack Benter, 6-5 Jr. Chace Coomer, 6-6 Jr. Colby Hall, 6-1 Sr. Parker Hehman, and 6-3 So. Micah Sheffer. Wapahani coach Matt Luce countered with 6-1 Sr. Mason Barton, 6-1 Sr. Isaac Andrews, 6-3 Sr. Nick Cook, 5-8 Jr. Nate Luce. And 6-0 So. Camden Bell.

Brownstown Central raced out to an 18-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-36 victory and the championship over Wapahani. Brownstown Central shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Braves connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Wapahani turnovers. Wapahani shot 34.9% from the field including five of 28 from beyond the arc. The Raiders connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored three points off four Brownstown Central turnovers.

Jack Benter led Brownstown Central with 25 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Chace Coomer added 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Michael Sheffer recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Parker Hehman dished out eight assists.

Isaac Andrews led Wapahani with 21 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. 6-3 So. Eli Andrews added seven points and five rebounds. Nick Cook recorded two points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Brownstown Central - 18,13,7,17,55
Wapahani - 7,7,14,8,36

Brownstown Central - (55) – Benter 25, Coomer 13, Hall 4, Hehman 2, Sheffer 11.
Wapahani - (36) – Barton 0, I. Andrews 21, Cook 2, Luce 4, Bell 2, E. Andrews 7.

Scottsburg vs. South Bend St. Joseph (Class 3A Championship)

Scottsburg coach Eric Richardson starts the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jack Miller, 6-4 Sr. Caden Richardson, 6-9 Sr. Wyatt Zallers, 5-7 Jr. Dare Bowles, and 6-4 Sr. Kody Clancy. South Bend St. Joseph coach Eric Gaff countered with 6-4 So. Nick Shrewsberry, 6-3 Jr. Chase Konieczny, 6-4 Sr. Jayce Lee, 5-11 Sr. Jerry Barca, and 6-2 So. Braylen White.

Scottsburg outscored South Bend St. Joseph 18-7 in the final quarter to earn a 67-57 victory and the championship. There were eight lead changes and five ties in this game. Scottsburg shot 55.6% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 South Bend St. Joseph turnovers. South Bend St. Joseph shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Huskies connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and did not score off four Scottsburg turnovers.

Jack Miller led Scottsburg with 32 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Kody Clancy added 20 pointsiincluding two three point baskets, six of nine free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Wyatt Zellers recorded 10 points and blocked three shots.

Chase Konieczny led South Bend St, Joseph with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Jerry Barca added 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Jayce Lee recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-2 Fr. Elijah King chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. Braylen White added eight points including four of five free throws and five rebounds.

Scottsburg - 19,16,14,18,67
South Bend St. Joseph - 13,21,16,7,57

Scottsburg - (67) – Miller 32, Richardson 1, Zellers 10, Bowles 2, Clancy 20, Boling 2.
South Bend St. Joseph - (57) – Shrewsberry 2, Konieczny 15, Lee 11, Barca 12, White 8, King 9.

Ben Davis vs. Fishers (Class 4A Championship)

Ben Davis coach Corey Taylor started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Ramone Enis, 6-4 Sr. Mark White, 6-7 Jr. Tavion Williams, 6-1 Jr. Mark Zachery, and 6-4 Sr. Karl Windham. Fishers coach Garrett Winegar countered with 6-3 Jr. Millen McCartney, 6-2 Sr. Taden Metzger, 6-6 Sr. Keenan Garner, 5-9 Jr. Cooper Zachary, and 6-2 Jr. JonAnthony Hall.

Fishers outscored Ben Davis 18-8 in the final quarter to defeat Ben Davis by the score of 65-56. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. Fishers shot 48.9% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Ben Davis turnovers. Ben Davis shot 45.2% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Giants connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Fishers turnovers.

JonAnthony Hall led Fishers with 23 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Keenan Garner added 19 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and five assists. Taden Metzger recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, and two assists.

Mark Zachery led Ben Davis with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Ramone Enis added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Karl Windham recorded 11 points including three of three free throws. Mark White chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Tavion Williams recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Ben Davis - 16,14,18,8,56
Fishers - 19,17,11,18,65

Ben Davis - (56) – Enis 11, White 10, Williams 8, Zachery 14, Windham 11, Parks 2.
Fishers - (65) – McCartney 2, Metzger 10, Garner 19, Zachary 3, Hall 23, Gardner 3, Kirby 5.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSAA 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.

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2023 The Billy Hicks Classic Boy's Tournament December 6-9, 2023
Topic: Basketball

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2023 The Billy Hicks Classic Boy’s Tournament
Great Crossing & Scott County High Schools

Georgetown, KY
December 6-9, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

December 6th

Great Crossing vs. Franklin County (Great Crossing High School)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson. Franklin County coach Anthony Bergeron countered with 6-2 Sr. Noah Sowders, 5-11 Jr. Kiyas White, 6-3 Jr. Daylyn Redden, 5-10 So. Kivien Russell, and 5-10 Sr. Xavier Taylor.

Great Crossing defeated Franklin County by the score of 82-46. Great Crossing shot 65.5% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 32.7% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 23 points on 10 of 11 field goals and three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 18 points including two three point baskets, and five assists. Junius Burrell recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two assists. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds. Gage Richardson added six points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Kiyas White led Franklin County with 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four steals. Noah Sowders added 10 points including two three point baskets. Kivien Russell recorded seven points and four assists.

Great Crossing - 21,18,27,16,82
Franklin County - 7,14,11,14,46

Great Crossing - (82) – Godfrey 8, Dawson III 18, Moreno 23, Burrell 9, Richardson 6, Holman 4, Warren 2, Cooper 2, Orem 6, Holman 4.
Franklin County - (46) – Sowders 10, White 12, Redden 4, Russell 7, Taylor 4, Perry 3, Chong 6.

Frederick Douglass vs. Woodford County (Great Crossing High School)

Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-5 So. Nate Coen, 6-1 So. Travis Jones, and 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-6 Jr. Carson Probst, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide.

Frederick Douglass outscored Woodford County 12-6 in the final quarter to earn a 56-55 victory. Frederick Douglass shot 46.8% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 38.9% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including three three point baskets, and eight rebounds. Aveion Chenault added 20 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 13 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Jaunte Jenkins added 12 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks recorded 11 points and five rebounds. Omari Jointer chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

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Frederick Douglass - 17,13,14,12,56
Woodford County - 13,22,14,6,55

Frederick Douglass - (56) – Boone 20, Chenault 20, Coen 0, Jones 4, Surratt 10, Cayson 2.
Woodford County - (55) – Jenkins 12, Asher 2, Probst 0, Jointer 10, Waide 13, Starks 11, Wade 7.

Lafayette vs. Scott County (Scott County High School)

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-0 Sr. Peyton Prichard, 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-8 So. Clay Noble. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-2 Jr. Ben Glenn, 6-1 Jr. Tristan Christopher, 6-3 Jr. Greg Skinner, 5-7 Jr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Owens.

Scott County trailed 29-25 at halftime but rallied to defeat Lafayette 59-50. There were six lead changes and two ties in this game. Scott County shot 44.7% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 45.7% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Scott County turnovers.

Tristan Christopher led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and six assists. Greg Skinner added 12 points including four of six free throws, and three rebounds. Ben Glenn recorded nine points and four rebounds. Xyier Wray chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and four assists. Harrison Owens added seven points and two steals.

Yashiro Hurst led Lafayette with 10 points and six rebounds. Eli Steele added seven points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Peyton Prichard recorded seven points and two rebounds. 5-10 So. KJ Jones chipped in with six points and three rebounds. 5-8 So. Clay Noble added six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Lafayette - 16,13,11,10,50
Scott County - 9,16,16,18,59

Lafayette - (50) – Thomas 5, Prichard 7, Steele 7, Hurst 10, Noble 6, Jones 6, Hunt 5, Kirk 4.
Scott County - (59) – Glenn 9, Christopher 18, Skinner 12, Wray 7, H. Owens 7, Bryant 2, Luckett 4.

Montgomery County vs. Ballard (Scott County High School)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr. Tyce Jarvis, 6-3 So. Dawson Gentry, 6-7 So. Luke Fawns, 5-10 Jr. Ethan Dunn, and 6-2 Sr. Breccan Decker. Ballard coach Gregory Willis countered with 6-3 Sr. Javeon Fairman, 6-3 So. Cash Whitehead, 6-6 So. Cayon Gaines, 5-9 Jr. Nate Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Sam Frazier.

Ballard outscored Montgomery County 30-19 in the second quarter on their way to a 98-65 victory. There were five lead changes and five ties in this game. Ballard shot 58.8% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line. The Bruins connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 40% from the field including 11 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Ballard turnovers.

Nate Richardson led Ballard with 27 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Sam Frazier added 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Cayon Gaines recorded 13 points including three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Javeon Fairman chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Cash Whitehead added 10 points and five rebounds.

Luke Fawns led Montgomery County with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Dawson Gentry added 15 points including three three point baskets. Tyce Jarvis recorded 12 points inluding two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Ethan Dunn chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two assists.

Montgomery County - 20,19,15,11,65
Ballard - 21,30,22,25,98

Montgomery County - (65) – Jarvis 12, Gentry 15, Fawns 20, Dunn 8, Decker 5, Rose 3, Hatton 2.
Ballard - (98) – Fairman 11, Whitehead 10, Gaines 13, Richardson 27, Frazier 18, Shy 5, Hayden 7, Faulkner 4, Miller 3.

December 8th

Woodford County vs. Franklin County (Great Crossing High School Consolation Bracket)

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide. Franklin County coach Anthony Bergeron countered with 6-2 Sr. Noah Sowders, 6-1 Jr. Tyler Broyles, 6-3 Jr. Daylyn Redden, 5-10 So. Kivien Russell, and 5-10 Sr. Xavier Taylor.

Woodford County led 49-31 at halftime and withstood a second half rally by Franklin County to earn a 72-66 victory. Woodford County shot 55.6% from the field including seven of 12 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 49.1% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 21 Woodford County turnovers.

Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two assists. Layton Starks added 13 points including four of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Omari Jointer recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 Fr. Wyatt Peters chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.

Noah Sowders led Franklin County with 24 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Dre Chenault added 11 points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Tyler Broyles recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Daylyn Redden chipped in with nine points and five rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Duri Trahan added seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Woodford County - 23,26,13,10,72
Franklin County - 15,16,19,16,66

Woodford County - (72) – Jenkins 5, Asher 4, Starks 13, Jointer 12, Waide 20, Peters 8, Sturgis 2, Probst 3, Brown 3, McKee 2.
Franklin County - (66) – Sowders 24, Broyles 9, Redden 9, Russell 4, Taylor 2, Chenault 11, Trahan 7.

Montgomery County vs. Lafayette (Great Crossing High School Consolation Bracket)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr. Tyce Jarvis, 6-3 So. Dawson Gentry, 6-7 So. Luke Fawns, 5-10 Jr. Ethan Dunn, and 6-2 Sr. Breccan Decker. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-0 Sr. Peyton Prichard, 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-8 So. Clay Noble.

Montgomery County led 33-18 in the second quarter but had to withstand a furious rally to defeat Lafayette by the score of 66-64. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Montgomery County shot 41.7% from the field including 12 of 25 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 45.6% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Montgomery County turnovers.

Ethan Dunn led Montgomery County with 22 points including six three point baskets, four of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals. Luke Fawns added 18 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Breccan Decker recorded 14 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Dawson Gentry chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Tyce Jarvis added three points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Yashiro Hurst led Lafayette with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Eli Steele added 15 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Eli Thomas recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

Montgomery County - 25,12,15,14,66
Lafayette - 14,14,17,19,64

Montgomery County - (66) – Jarvis 3, Gentry 9, Fawns 18, Dunn 22, Decker 14.
Lafayette - (64) – Thomas 15, Prichard 4, Steele 15, Hurst 17, Noble 3, Kirk 6, Hunt 4.

Scott County vs. Ballard (Scott County High School Semifinal)

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Ben Glenn, 6-1 Jr. Tristan Christopher, 6-3 Jr. Greg Skinner, 5-7 Jr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Owens. Ballard coach Gregory Willis countered with 6-3 Sr. Javeon Fairman, 6-3 So. Cash Whitehead, 6-6 So. Cayon Gaines, 5-9 Jr. Nate Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Sam Frazier.

Ballard outscored Scott County 26-11 in the third quarter to erase a 28-23 halftime deficit on their way to a 71-55 victory over the Cardinals. There were six lead changes and three ties in this game. Ballard shot 45.6% from the field including nine of 24 from the three point line. The Bruins connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 46.7% from the field including four of nine from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Ballard turnovers.

Sam Frazier led Ballard with 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. 6-3 Jr. Nick Hayden added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cash Whitehead recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Javeon Fairman chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, and two steals. Nate Richardson added nine points and two assists. Cayon Gaines recorded eight points and six rebounds.

Ben Glenn led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Tristan Christopher added 17 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Harrison Owens recorded eight points. Greg Skinner chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Scott County - 9,19,11,16,55
Ballard - 15,8,26,22,71

Scott County - (55) – Glenn 18, Christopher 17, Skinner 6, Wray 5, H. Owens 8, Bryant 1.
Ballard - (71) – Fairman 9, Whitehead 11, Gaines 8, Richardson 9, Frazier 15, Hayden 12, Shy 5, Faulkner 2.

Great Crossing vs. Frederick Douglass (Scott County High School Semifinal)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Terry Cayson, 6-1 So. Travis Jones, and 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt.

Great Crossing led 58-43 after three quarters and withstood a late Frederick Douglass rally to earn a 71-66 victory. Great Crossing shot 50% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off seven Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 36.1% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 22 points including six of eight free throws, 14 rebounds, six blocked shots, and two steals. Vince Dawson III added 22 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Junius Burrell recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and two assists. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with four points and seven rebounds.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 27 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. DeMarcus Surratt added 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and four rebounds. Terry Cayson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Aveion Chenault chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Great Crossing - 17,20,21,13,71
Frederick Douglass - 13,18,12,23,66

Great Crossing - (71) – Godfrey 4, Dawson III 22, Moreno 22, Burrell 17, Richardson 0, Holman 3, Warren 3.
Frederick Douglass - (66) – Boone 27, Chenault 7, Cayson 8, Jones 5, Surratt 17, Talbert 2.

December 9th

Franklin County vs. Lafayette (Scott County High School 7^th Place Game)

Franklin County coach Anthony Bergeron started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Noah Sowders, 6-1 Jr. Tyler Broyles, 6-3 Jr. Daylyn Redden, 5-10 So. Kivien Russell, and 5-9 Jr. Dre Chenault. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-0 Sr. Peyton Prichard, 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-8 So. Clay Noble.

Franklin County led 54-34 at halftime and held on for a 70-69 victory over Lafayette. Lafayette outscored Franklin County 35-16 in the second half. There were four lead changes and three ties in this game. Franklin County shot 43.1% from the field including 11 of 30 from the three point line. The Flyers connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 51% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Franklin County turnovers.

Noah Sowders led a balanced Franklin County scoring attack with 15 points including three three point baskets, and two steals. Tyler Broyles added 12 points on four three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Zach Perry recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Daylyn Redden chipped in with 11 points and four rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Duri Trahan recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Peyton Prichard led Lafayette with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, and two rebounds. Yashiro Hurst added 15 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Eli Steele recorded 12 points including three of three free throws, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.

Franklin County - 27,27,8,8,70
Lafayette - 10,24,20,15,69

Franklin County - (70) – Sowders 15, Broyles 12, Redden 11, Russell 5, Chenault 0, Davis 4, Trahan 10, Chong 2, Perry 11.
Lafayette - (69) – Thomas 4, Prichard 25, Steele 12, Hurst 15, Noble 5, Jones 2, Hunt 6.

Woodford County vs. Montgomery County (Scott County High School 5^th Place Game)

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide. Montgomery County coach Jason Mays countered with 6-1 Jr. Dane Klute, 6-3 So. Dawson Gentry, 6-7 So. Luke Fawns, 5-10 Jr. Ethan Dunn, and 6-2 Sr. Breccan Decker.

Woodford County defeated Montgomery County by the score of 91-65. There were 10 lead changes and three ties in this game. Woodford County shot 59.7% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 45.7% from the field including 10 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored two points off six Woodford County turnovers.

Layton Starks led Woodford County with 27 points including six of eight free throws, and two rebounds. Santonio Waide added 20 points including two three point baskets. Omari Jointer recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Juante Jenkins recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Luke Fawns led Montgomery County with 38 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, and nine rebounds. Dawson Gentry added 17 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds.

Woodford County - 20,27,21,23,91
Montgomery County - 17,20,18,10,65

Woodford County - (91) – Jenkins 9, Asher 3, Starks 27, Jointer 10, Waide 20, Wade 5, Sturgis 8, Brown 7, Mitchell 2.
Montgomery County - (65) – Klute 0, Gentry 17, Fawns 38, Dunn 7, Decker 0, Rowlett 3.

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Great Crossing High School 3^rd Place Game)

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Ben Glenn, 6-1 Jr. Tristan Christopher, 6-3 Jr. Greg Skinner, 5-7 Jr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Owens. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Terry Cayson, 6-5 So. Nate Coen, 6-1 So. Travis Jones, and 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County 72-65 in overtime. There were seven lead changes and eight ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 48.3% from the field including zero of 13 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 21 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 46.2% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 23 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. DeMarcus Surratt added 13 points and eight rebounds. Terry Cayson recorded 10 points, two points and two assists. 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Travis Jones added eight points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Tristan Christopher led Scott County with 26 points including three three point basketsm three of three free throws, and two rebounds. Greg Skinner added 16 points including eight of nine free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Xyier Wray recorded eight points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Scott County - 14,12,18,16,5,65
Frederick Douglass - 11,20,14,15,12,72

Scott County - (65) – Glenn 4, Christopher 26, Skinner 16, Wray 8, H. Owens 6, Washburn 5.
Frederick Douglass - (72) – Boone 23, Cayson 10, Coen 4, Jones 8, Surratt 13, Wright 2, Chenault 9, Talbert 3.

Ballard vs. Great Crossing (Great Crossing High School Championship)

Ballard coach Gregory Willis started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Javeon Fairman, 6-3 So. Cash Whitehead, 6-6 So. Cayon Gaines, 5-9 Jr. Nate Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Sam Frazier. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing defeated Ballard by the score of 88-60. Great Crossing shot 61.3% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Ballard turnovers. Ballard shot 28.2% from the field including 10 of 32 from beyond the arc. The Bruins connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 31 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Malachi Moreno added 16 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and nine blocked shots. Gage Richardson recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Junius Burrell chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and four assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded six points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Javeon Fairman led Ballard with 12 points including three three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Cash Whitehead added 12 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Nick Hayden recorded 12 points including three of three free throws. Cayon Gaines chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Sam Frazier recorded eight points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.

Ballard - 17,10,16,17,60
Great Crossing - 25,19,21,23,88

Ballard - (60) – Fairman 12, Whitehead 12, Gaines 10, Richardson 0, Frazier 8, Hayden 12, Faulkner 3, Miller 3.
Great Crossing - (88) – Godfrey 6, Dawson III 31, Moreno 16, Burrell 7, Richardson 16, Warren 4, Cooper 1, Martin 2, Mason 4, Koonce 1.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

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2023 The Billy Hicks Classic Girl's Tournament December 5-9, 2023
Topic: Basketball

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2023 The Billy Hicks Classic Girl’s Tournament
Great Crossing and Scott County High Schools

Georgetown, KY
December 5-9, 2023

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December 5^th

Bourbon County vs. Great Crossing (Great Crossing High School)

Bourbon County coach Kylie Hilander started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Laiken Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Caylie Baker, 6-1 Jr. Morgan Howell, 5-4 Sr. Isabella Sears, and 5-7 Jr. Tiffany Jones. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 5-6 Jr. Keira Iriondo, 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 5-5 Jr. Jenelle Henderson, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson.

Great Crossing defeated Bourbon County by the score of 47-33. Great Crossing shot 35.6% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Warhawks connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 26 Bourbon County turnovers. Bourbon County shot 27% from the field including zero of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored two points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jaelle Henderson added 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ava Schureman recorded nine points including three of four free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Keira Iriondo chipped in with five points and five rebounds.

Caylie Baker led Bourbon County with 21 points including 13 of 18 free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. Morgan Howell added four points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots. Laiken Hardin recorded four points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Bourbon County - 6,9,12,6,33
Great Crossing - 13,12,12,10,47

Bourbon County - (33) – Hardin 4, Baker 21, Howell 4, Sears 2, Jones 0, Hunt 2.
Great Crossing - (47) – O. Tierney 12, Iriondo 5, Schureman 9, Jenelle Henderson 2, Jaelle Henderson 11, Custard 2, Brown 2, C. Tierney 4.

Madison Southern vs. Grant County (Great Crossing High School)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Wagoner, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-4 So. Hadley French. Grant County coach Shawn West countered with 5-9 Sr. Sarah Russell, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Barnes, 5-9 Jr. Jada Cummins, 5-2 Fr. Olivia Ginn, and 5-4 Jr. Skyler Menefee.

Grant County defeated Madison Southern by the score of 50-47. The score was tied seven times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Grant County shot 44.4% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 35.3% from the field including eight of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Grant County turnovers.

Jada Cummins led Grant County with 24 points including five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Olivia Ginn added 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Caroline Barnes recorded nine points and three rebounds. Sarah Russell chipped in with four points, nine rebounds, and three steals.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 18 points on six three point baskets, and five rebounds. Laci Sandlin added 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-11 8^th Grade Olivia Coburn recorded eight points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Madison Southern - 15,12,10,10,47
Grant County - 11,16,11,12,50

Madison Southern - (47) – Sandlin 10, Estep 4, Wagoner 0, Himes 2, French 18, Coburn 8, Briana Hensley 5.
Grant County - (50) – S. Russell 4, Barnes 9, Cummins 24, Ginn 11, Menefee 0, I. Russell 2.

Woodford County vs. Scott County (Scott County High School)

Woodford County coach Lafear Eason started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Emma Ruby, 5-7 Sr. Taylor Patterson, 5-10 Fr. Evie Hall, 5-4 So. Hailee Gordon, and 5-6 Sr. Ella Webster. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Jr. Allison Mosby, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore.

Scott County outscored Woodford County 27-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 61-31 victory. Scott County shot 39.1% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 31 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 22.4% from the field including one of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Scott County turnovers.

Nmya Summers led Scott County with 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Allison Mosby added 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Maleiyah Moore chipped in with six points, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals.

Hailee Gordon led Woodford County with seven points and seven rebounds. Evie Hall added six points and seven rebounds. Ella Webster recorded six points including four of four free throws, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Woodford County - 6,10,9,6,31
Scott County - 10,8,27,16,61

Woodford County - (31) – Ruby 5, Patterson 0, Hall 6, Gordon 7, Webster 6, Williams 3, Gribble 1, Coffey 1, Long 2.
Scott County - (61) – A. Mosby 13, Summers 18, Young 3, Banner 3, Moore 6, Perry 8, Percell 6, Strong 4.

Simon Kenton vs. West Jessamine (Scott County High School)

Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Anna Kelch, 5-7 So. Meg Gadzala, 5-9 So. Haylie Webb, 5-3 Fr. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 8^th Grade Bella Ober. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens countered with 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-9 So. Isabella Lewis, 5-11 So. Kimberly Johnson, 5-4 So. Katie Mastin, and 5-7 So. Arianna McLoney.

Simon Kenton defeated West Jessamine by the score of 58-37. The score was tied twice and there were four lead changes in the game. Simon Kenton shot 36.9% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 32.6% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Simon Kenton turnovers.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 16 points including four three point baskets, and two assists. Haylie Webb added 13 points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. Anna Kelch recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Meg Gadzala chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, and four steals.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 10 points, 18 rebounds, and three assists. Katie Mastin added nine points and two rebounds. Kimberly Johnson recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Isabella Lewis chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Simon Kenton - 14,12,17,15,58
West Jessamine - 13,4,7,13,37

Simon Kenton - (58) – Kelch 10, Gadzala 8, Webb 13, Pernell 16, Ober 3, Flynn 4, Katelin Blevins 2, Neltner 2.
West Jessamine - (37) – Marshall 10, Lewis 6, K. Johnson 8, Mastin 9, McLoney 2, Spencer 2.

December 7^th

Madison Southern vs. Bourbon County (Great Crossing High School Consolation Bracket)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Bailee Sparks, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Wagoner, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-4 So. Hadley French. Bourbon County coach Kylie Hilander countered with 5-11 Sr. Laiken Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Caylie Baker, 5-10 So. Regan Ring, 5-4 Sr. Isabella Sears, and 5-7 Jr. Tiffany Jones.

Madison Southern defeated Bourbon County by the score of 56-37. Madison Southern shot 40% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 24 Bourbon County turnovers. Bourbon County shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels were zero of two from the free throw line, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 15 Madison Southern turnovers.

Ashlan Estep led Madison Southern with 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Hadley French added 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals. 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Maria Himes chipped in with 10 points including five of eight free throws, and two assists. Olivia Wagoner pulled down seven rebounds.

Laiken Hardin led Bourbon County with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Caylie Baker added nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Tiffany Jones recorded eight points including two three point baskets. 5-6 Jr. Riley Hunt chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds.

Madison Southern - 12,6,22,16,56
Bourbon County - 2,15,5,15,37

Madison Southern - (56) – Sparks 0, Estep 16, Wagoner 0, Himes 10, French 16, Briana Hensley 12, Coburn 2.
Bourbon County - (37) – Hardin 12, Baker 9, Ring 2, Sears 0, Jones 8, Hunt 6.

Woodford County vs. West Jessamine (Great Crossing High School Consolation Bracket)

Woodford County coach Lafear Eason started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Emma Ruby, 5-7 Sr. Taylor Patterson, 5-10 Fr. Evie Hall, 5-4 So. Hailee Gordon, and 5-6 Sr. Ella Webster. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens countered with 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-9 So. Isabella Lewis, 5-11 So. Kimberly Johnson, 5-4 So. Katie Mastin, and 5-7 So. Arianna McLoney.

West Jessamine defeated Woodford County by the score of 51-33. West Jessamine shot 46.5% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Colts connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Woodford County turnovers. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored four points off 16 West Jessamine turnovers.

Katie Mastin led West Jessamine with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Isabella Lewis added 12 points and five steals. Kimberly Johnson recorded 10 points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, four blocked shots, and three steals. Claire Marshall added six points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.

Ella Webster led Woodford County with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Hailee Gordon added six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Taylor Patterson pulled down eight rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Caroline Gribble recorded four points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Woodford County - 6,7,12,8,33
West Jessamine - 15,11,9,16,51

Woodford County - (33) – Ruby 2, Patterson 2, Hall 2, Gordon 6, Webster 12, Williams 5, Gribble 4.
West Jessamine - (51) – Marshall 6, Lewis 12, K. Johnson 10, Mastin 12, McLoney 5, Dowell 6.

Great Crossing vs. Grant County (Scott County High School Semifinal)

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 5-6 Jr. Keira Iriondo, 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 Sr. Meredith Turner, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson. Grant County coach Shawn West countered with 5-9 Sr. Sarah Russell, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Barnes, 5-9 Jr. Jada Cummins, 5-2 Fr. Olivia Ginn, and 5-4 Jr. Skyler Menefee.

Grant County raced out to a 27-11 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-54 victory over Great Crossing. Grant County shot 38.8% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on 22 of 25 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 38% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Grant County turnovers.

Jada Cummins led Grant County with 23 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Olivia Ginn added 17 points, two rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Caroline Barnes recorded 12 points including six of seven free throws, and four rebounds.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 14 points including seven of eight free throws, and two rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman added 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 5-5 Fr. Nikki Carr recorded nine points and six rebounds. 5-4 Fr. Adrianna Brown chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and two steals. Kennedy Harrison recorded four points and nine rebounds.

Great Crossing - 11,19,9,15,54
Grant County - 27,9,11,18,65

Great Crossing - (54) – O. Tierney 14, Iriondo 3, Harrison 4, Turner 0, Jaelle Henderson 4, Brown 7, Jenelle Henderson 2, Schureman 11, Carr 9.
Grant County - (65) – S. Russell 4, Barnes 12, Cummins 23, Ginn 17, Menefee 2, Vanholten 6, I. Russell 1,

Simon Kenton vs. Scott County (Scott County High School Semifinal)

Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Anna Kelch, 5-7 So. Meg Gadzala, 5-9 So. Haylie Webb, 5-3 Fr. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 8^th Grade Bella Ober. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Jr. Allison Mosby, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore.

Simon Kenton defeated Scott County by the score of 76-53. Simon Kenton shot 36.5% from the field including two of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 28 of 38 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 30 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 34.4% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Simon Kenton turnovers.

Haylie Webb led Simon Kenton with 20 points including six of 10 free throws, and 14 rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Rylie Flynn added 11 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Anna Kelch recorded 11 points including two three point baskets. Bella Ober chipped in with nine points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Meg Gadzala added six points, three assists, and six steals. Brynli Pernell recorded six points, five rebounds, and four steals.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 14 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Nmya Summers added 13 points and 11 rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry recorded eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Belle Banner chipped in with eight points.

Simon Kenton - 19,24,21,12,76
Scott County - 8,19,17,9,53

Simon Kenton - (76) – Kelch 11, Gadzala 6, Webb 20, Pernell 6, Ober 9, Flynn 11, Jones 3, Goetz 2, Hernandez 2, Katelin Blevins 6.
Scott County - (53) – A. Mosby 4, Summers 13, Young 0, Banner 8, Moore 14, Horn 2, Perry 2.

December 9^th

Bourbon County vs. Woodford County (Scott County High School 7^th Place Game)

Bourbon County coach Kylie Hilander started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Laiken Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Caylie Baker, 5-10 So. Regan Ring, 5-4 Sr. Isabella Sears, and 5-7 Jr. Tiffany Jones. Woodford County coach Lafear Eason countered with 5-8 So. Emma Ruby, 5-7 Sr. Taylor Patterson, 5-10 Fr. Evie Hall, 5-4 So. Hailee Gordon, and 5-6 Sr. Ella Webster.

Woodford County trailed Bourbon County 37-27 after three quarters but outscored the Lady Colonels 22-2 in the final quarter o earn a 49-39 victory. There were four lead changes and five ties in this game. Woodford County shot 35.6% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Bourbon County turnovers. Bourbon County shot 32.6% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Woodford County turnovers.

Ella Webster led Woodford County with 30 points including six three point baskets, four of eight free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Hailee Gordon added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

Laike Hardin led Bourbon County with 13 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Caylie Baker added nine points and two rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Morgan Howell recorded six points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots. Tiffany Jones chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

Bourbon County - 8,18,11,2,39
Woodford County - 10,8,9,22,49

Bourbon County - (39) – Hardin 13, Baker 9, Ring 4, Sears 2, Jones 5, Howell 6.
Woodford County - (49) – Ruby 3, Patterson 1, Hall 2, Gordon 10, Webster 30, Williams 3.

Madison Southern vs. West Jessamine (Scott County High School 5^th Place Game)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Bailee Sparks, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Wagoner, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-4 So. Hadley French. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens countered with 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-9 So. Isabella Lewis, 5-11 So. Kimberly Johnson, 5-4 So. Katie Mastin, and 5-7 So. Arianna McLoney.

West Jessamine outscored Madison Southern 21-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 61-54 victory. West Jessamine shot 38.9% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Colts connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 37% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 13 West Jessamine turnovers.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and six steals. Kimberly Johnson added 12 points and six rebounds. Katie Mastin recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ariana McLoney chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, and two rebounds. Isabella Lewis recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 37 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, and four steals in only 21:29 minutes of playing time. 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley added six points and three rebounds. Ashlan Estep recorded five points, five rebounds, and three assists. Maria Himes chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Madison Southern - 11,7,12,24,54
West Jessamine - 5,21,15,20,61

Madison Southern - (54) – Sparks 0, Estep 5, Wagoner 2, Himes 4, French 0, Sandlin 37, Briana Hensley 6,
West Jessamine - (61) – Marshall 17, Lewis 8, K. Johnson 12, Mastin 12, McLoney 12.

Scott County vs. Great Crossing (Great Crossing High School 3^rd Place Game)

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Dymon Percell, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison, 5-5 Fr. Nikki Carr, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson.

Scott County eked out a 60-59 victory over Great Crossing. There were 17 lead changes and nine ties in this game. Scott County shot 28.8% from the field including 11 of 31 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 25 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 33.8% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 11 of 22 free throws, pulled down 59 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Scott County turnovers.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 19 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, and five steals. Kaylen Perry added 14 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Dymon Percell recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, and eight rebounds. 6-0 So. Kierstin Young chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

Kennedy Harrison led Great Crossing with 30 points, 20 rebounds, and three steals. Olivia Tierney added nine points, three rebounds, and two assists. Ava Schureman recorded eight points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and five steals.

Scott County - 14,12,20,14,60
Great Crossing - 15,11,20,13,59

Scott County - (60) – Percell 14, Summers 4, Perry 14, Banner 0, Moore 19, Young 5, A. Mosby 4.
Great Crossing - (59) – O. Tierney 9, Schureman 8, Harrison 30, Carr 5, Jaelle Henderson 5, Kearney 2.

Grant County vs. Simon Kenton (Great Crossing High School Championship)

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Sarah Russell, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Barnes, 5-9 Jr. Jada Cummins, 5-2 Fr. Olivia Ginn, and 5-4 Jr. Skyler Menefee. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-10 So. Anna Kelch, 5-7 So. Meg Gadzala, 5-9 So. Haylie Webb, 5-3 Fr. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 8^th Grade Bella Ober.

Simon Kenton defeated Grant County by the score of 53-42. There were six lead changes and five ties in this game. Simon Kenton shot 33.3% from the field including five of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Grant County turnovers. Grant County shot 36% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Braves connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Simon Kenton turnovers.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 19 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, and two assists. Haylie Webb added 13 points including five of six free throws, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Meg Gadzala recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals. Bella Ober chipped in with six points, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Anna Kelch recorded five points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Caroline Barnes led Grant County with 17 points and two rebounds. Olivia Ginn added nine points, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Jada Cummins recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. Sarah Russell chipped in with four points, 11 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Grant County - 11,9,13,9,42
Simon Kenton - 8,16,16,13,53

Grant County - (42) – Russell 4, Barnes 17, Cummins 9, Ginn 9, Menefee 0, Vanholten 3.
Simon Kenton - (53) – Kelch 5, Gadzala 8, Webb 13, Pernell 19, Ober 6, Flynn 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.

2023 White Greer Maggard Holiday Classic (Girls) (Championship Bracket) December 20-23, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023BBWGMHCG

2023 White Greer Maggard Holiday Classic (Girls)
Championship Bracket

Lexington Catholic High School Lexington, KY
December 20-23, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

March 20^th

Conner vs. Frederick Douglass

Conner coach Michelle Gambrell started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Aubree Depenbrock, 5-7 Sr. Anna Hamilton, 5-8 So. Izelee Kerns, 4-11 Jr. Avery Burchem, and 5-6 Jr. Alexis Craddock. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass raced out to a 16-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 70-35 victory over Conner. Frederick Douglass shot 45% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 21 Conner turnovers. Conner shot 31.8% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cougars connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored two points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Nia Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Ella Bolden added nine points. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. Jaylee Knowles recorded four points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Anna Hamilton led Conner with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Aubree Depenbrock added seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Alexis Craddock recorded seven points and two rebounds. Izelee Kerns chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Conner - 4,14,13,4,35
Frederick Douglass - 16,15,21,18,70

Conner - (35) – Depenbrock 7, Hamilton 11, Kerns 6, Burchem 0, Craddock 7, Smith 4.
Frederick Douglass - (70) – Knowles 4, Maxwell 2, Darrington 8, Baker 4, Rhodes 21, Bennett 8, Gregonis 2, Okorley 2, Bolden 9, King 4, Cheek 2, Major 4.

Anderson County vs. Dixie Heights

Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly, and 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Bella Crawford, 5-9 Sr. Avery Moore, 5-11 Sr. Abby Thelen, 5-7 8^th Grade Peyton Gibson, and 5-7 Sr. Jalynn Brooks.

Anderson County pulled away in the second half to defeat Dixie Heights 50-31. Anderson County shot 32.7% from the field including four of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on 14 of 14 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Dixie Heights turnovers. Dixie Heights shot 35.1% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored three points off 10 Anderson County turnovers.

Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 21 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Jenna Satterly added 15 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and four steals. Claire Cooper recorded six points on two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. Faith Hyatt pulled down eight rebounds.

Abby Thelen led Dixie Heights with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Avery Moore added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jalynn Brooks recorded six points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Anderson County - 8,10,18,14,50
Dixie Heights - 8,5,12,6,31

Anderson County - (50) – Johnson 21, Hyatt 2, Baum 4, Satterly 15, Cooper 6, Glass 2.
Dixie Heights - (31) – Crawford 2, Moore 8, Thelen 10, Gibson 5, Brooks 6.

Mercy Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Peyton Arnold, 5-8 So. Abby Reitzel, 6-2 Sr. Leah Kaelin, 5-5 Jr. Olivia Pifer, and 5-7 Jr. Addyson Becker. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels countered with 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff.

Mercy Academy trailed Paul Laurence Dunbar 28-26 at halftime but outscored the Lady Bulldogs 23-6 in the third quarter on their way to a 57-47 victory. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Mercy Academy shot 40% from the field including six of 26 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 24 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 38% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Mercy Academy turnovers.

5-5 Jr. Hadley O’Bryan led Mercy Academy with 17 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three rebounds. Leah Kaelin added 17 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Abby Reitzel recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

Justice Biggerstaff led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 17 points including three of three free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Layla Flynn added eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Bella Rusing recorded four points, five rebounds, two assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.

Mercy Academy - 17,9,23,8,57
Paul Laurence Dunbar - 10,18,6,13,47

Mercy Academy - (57) – Arnold 4, Reitzel 14, Kaelin 17, Pifer 2, Becker 0, O’Bryan 17, Freeman 3.
Paul Laurence Dunbar - (47) – Lavey 2, Rusing 4, Rankin 0, Flynn 8, Biggerstaff 17, Day 6, Alexander 3, Yaden 3, Lewis 4.

December 21^st

Frankfort vs. Lexington Catholic

Frankfort coach Maurice Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 8^th Grade Taylin Wade, 5-8 So. Destini Sims, 5-10 Jr. Kendall Cook, 5-2 Sr. Charlotte Barnett, and 5-5 Jr. Charlianne Robinson. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell, and 5-5 So. Josey Cox.

Lexington Catholic defeated Frankfort by the score of 47-36. Lexington Catholic shot 33.9% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 24 Frankfort turnovers. Frankfort shot 28% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on six of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 23 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Marielle Sackleh led Lexington Catholic with 12 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Lydia Kennedy added nine points, six rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 5-9 So. Payton Avilez recorded nine points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and three steals. Mary Hall chipped in with eight points and four rebounds. Josey Cox added six points and two rebounds. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz recorded three points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.

Taylin Wade led Frankfort with 11 points and six rebounds. Charlianne Robinson added 11 points, three rebound, three assists, and four steals. Kendall Cook recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, six blocked shots, and five steals.

Frankfort - 8,5,7,16,36
Lexington Catholic - 10,17,12,8,47

Frankfort - (36) – Wade 11, Sims 0, Cook 10, Barnett 2, Robinson 11, Summers 2.
Lexington Catholic - (47) – Sackleh 12, Hall 8, Kennedy 9, Russell 0, Cox 6, Avilez 9, Bretz 3.

Henry Clay vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.

Christian Academy of Louisville outscored Henry Clay 26-16 in the third quarter to pull away for a 64-49 victory. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 46.7% from the field including zer of six from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 26 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 33.3% from the field including six of 34 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 CAL turnovers.

Brianna Wilkins led Christian Academy of Louisville with 28 points including eight of nine free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Bailee Duck added nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Ava Moore recorded eight points and six rebounds. Maggie Hydes chipped in with seven points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, and four steals.

Allison Stone led Henry Clay with 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals. 5-5 7^th Grade Tamia Waide added 12 points including three three point baskets, and five rebounds. Timarri Miller recorded nine points including five of eight free throws, and five rebounds.

Henry Clay - 10,8,16,15,49
Christian Academy of Louisville - 12,12,26,14,64

Henry Clay - (49) – Stone 17, Van Metre 5, Nelson 1, Sutton 2, Miller 9, Waide 12, Dumphord 3.
Christian Academy of Louisville - (64) – Wilkins 28, Allen 3, A. Moore 8, Hydes 7, Duck 9, Parker 4, K. Moore 3.

Ryle vs. Male

Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan. Male coach Maurice Ponder countered with 5-10 Jr. Aubrey Bradshaw, 5-10 Sr. MaKrya Humphrey, 6-0 Sr. Lillian Holt, 5-8 Fr. Khmiah Verble, and 5-8 Sr. Kalani Brock.

Ryle raced out to a 29-14 first quarter lead on their way to a 70-51 victory over Male. Ryle shot 53.1% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 17 Male turnovers. Male shot 50% from the field including four of nine from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Ryle turnovers.

Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 18 points including four of seven free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jaelyn Jones added 14 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Kassidy Peters recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Sarah Baker chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Kalani Brock led Male with 18 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and seven steals. Aubrey Bradshaw added 15 points including four of six free throws, and two rebounds. MaKrya Humphrey recorded 12 points and three rebounds.

Ryle - 29,25,14,2,70
Male - 14,9,17,11,51

Ryle - (70) – Eubank 18, Jones 14, Baker 6, Peters 14, Carrigan 4, McClain 5, Miller 4, Singel 3, R. Warner 2.
Male - (51) – Bradshaw 15, Humphrey 12, Holt 0, Verble 0, Brock 18, Ellis 5, Johnson 1.

Ashland Blazer vs. Southwestern

Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ella Sellars, 5-8 So. Gabby Karle, 5-9 So. Aryanna Gulley, 5-3 Jr. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-5 Fr. Brookelyn Duckwyler. Southwestern coach Junior Molden countered with 5-7 So. Jordyn McDonald, 5-7 Fr. Jaelyn Dye, 6-1 Sr. Payton Acey, 5-5 Jr. Jessalyn Flynn, and 5-7 Jr. Kinsley Molden.

Ashland Blazer defeated Southwestern by the score of 63-44. Ashland Blazer shot 42.4% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Kittens connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Southwestern turnovers. Southwestern shot 38.2% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers.

Ella Sellars led Ashland Blazer with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Brookelyn Duckwyler added 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Aryanna Gulley recorded 10 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Gabby Karle chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 5-9 Fr. Jenny Delaney added seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Payton Acey led Southwestern with 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Kinsley Molden added 12 points including two three point baskets, and two of two free throws. Jaelyn Dye recorded nine points, two rebounds, and four steals.

Ashland Blazer - 17,16,14,16,63
Southwestern - 10,9,12,13,44

Ashland Blazer - (63) – Sellars 22, Karle 9, A. Gulley 10, Woods 0, Duckwyler 11, Delaney 7, Troxier 4.
Southwestern - (44) – McDonald 2, Dye 9, Acey 12, Flynn 1, Molden 12, Loudermilk 2, Williams 3, Jones 3.

December 22^nd

Anderson County vs. George Rogers Clark (Quarterfinal)

Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly, and 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut.

George Rogers Clark pulled away in the second half to defeat Anderson County by the score of 61-39. There were two lead changes and three ties in this game. George Rogers Clark shot 39.2% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 turnovers. Anderson County shot 34.4% from the field including eight of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bearcats connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and did not score off two George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 16 points and eight rebounds. Anaya Chestnut added 12 points including three three point baskets, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones recorded 10 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. Teigh Yeast chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists. Kennedy Stamper recorded six points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 17 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Ella Baum added 12 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Claire Cooper recorded six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jenna Satterly chipped in with two points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Anderson County - 12,10,8,9,39
George Rogers Clark - 14,11,18,18,61

Anderson County - (39) – Johnson 17, Hyatt 0, Baum 12, Satterly 2, Cooper 6, Glass 2.
George Rogers Clark - (61) – Tabor 5, Yeast 9, Byars 16, Stamper 6, A. Chestnut 12, Jones 10, Green 3.

Ryle vs. Lexington Catholic (Quarterfinal)

Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell, and 5-5 So. Josey Cox.

Ryle defeated Lexington Catholic by the score of 62-25. Ryle shot 66.7% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 18 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 19.1% from the field including zero of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 16 points and two rebounds. Quinn Eubank added 14 points, three rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Sarah Baker recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Lydia Kennedy led Lexington Catholic with 11 points, eight rebounds, and five steals. Mary Hall added four points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Ryle - 16,15,12,19,62
Lexington Catholic - 4,3,8,10,25

Ryle - (62) – Eubank 14, Jones 16, Baker 11, Peters 3, Carrigan 4, Miller 4, McClain 4, Elliot 3, R. Warner 3.
Lexington Catholic - (25) – Sackleh 2, Hall 4, Kennedy 11, Russell 4, Cox 1, Hodkins 1, Bretz 2.

Ashland Blazer vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Quarterfinal)

Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ella Sellars, 5-8 So. Gabby Karle, 5-9 So. Aryanna Gulley, 5-9 Fr. Jenna Delaney, and 5-5 Fr. Brookelyn Duckwyler. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.

Christian Academy of Louisville raced out to an 18-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 66=53 victory over Ashland Blazer. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 53.8% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 35.3% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Kittens connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 17 CAL turnovers.

Brianna Wilkins led Christian Academy of Louisville with 30 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Bailee Duck added 12 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Jaida Allen recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Ava Moore chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Jenna Delaney led Ashland Blazer with 16 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. Gabby Karle added 13 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Brookelyn Duckwyler recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Ella Sellars chipped in with seven points, four assists, and two steals.

Ashland Blazer - 2,18,20,13,53
Christian Academy of Louisville - 18,19,11,18,66

Ashland Blazer - (53) – Sellars 7, Karle 13, A. Gulley 3, Delaney 16, Duckwyler 12, Rogers 2.
Christian Academy of Louisville - (66) – Wilkins 30, Allen 10, Moore 9, Hydes 5, Duck 12.

Mercy Academy vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal)

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Peyton Arnold, 5-8 So. Abby Reitzel, 6-2 Sr. Leah Kaelin, 5-5 Jr. Olivia Pifer, and 5-7 Jr. Addyson Becker. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Mercy Academy by the score of 58-39. Frederick Douglass shot 48% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 29.5% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off 17 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including five of six free throws, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Niah Rhodes added 19 points including three three point baskets, and two assists. 5-9 So. Miami King recorded seven points and two rebounds.

Abby Reitzel led Mercy Academy with 12 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Peyton Arnold added seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Leah Kaelin recorded six points, three rebounds, and four steals. Addyson Becker chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Mercy Academy - 8,6,14,11,39
Frederick Douglass - 19,17,15,7,58

Mercy Academy - (39) – Arnold 7, Reitzel 12, Kaelin 6, Pifer 4, Becker 4, O’Bryan 3, Freeman 3.
Frederick Douglass - (58) – Knowles 2, Maxwell 2, Darrington 19, Baker 0, Rhodes 19, King 7, Bennett 4, Gregonis 3, Hudspeth 2.

December 23^rd

Frederick Douglass vs. George Rogers Clark (Semifinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut.

George Rogers Clark outscored Frederick Douglass 15-0 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-42 victory. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game in the first half. George Rogers Clark shot 46.4% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 36.6% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored four points off eight GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Teigh Yeast chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Niah Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including four three point baskets. Jaylee Knowles added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett recorded six points. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington was hampered with foul problems and was limited to 14 minute of playing time and recorded two points and five rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 13,10,0,19,42
George Rogers Clark - 11,17,15,22,65

Frederick Douglass - (42) – Knowles 11, Maxwell 0, Darrington 2, Baker 2, Rhodes 21, Bennett 6.
George Rogers Clark - (65) – Tabor 3, Yeast 9, Byars 17, Stamper 2, A, Chestnut 12, Green 12, Jones 8, Miller 2.

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Ryle (Semifinal)

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-9 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.

Ryle outscored Christian Academy of Louisville 18-13 in the final quarter to earn a 62-58 victory. There were eight lead changes and four ties in this game. Ryle shot 36% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 CAL turnovers. Christian Academy shot 44.7% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Centurions connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Ryle turnovers.

Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 27 points including four three point baskets, five of five free throws, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Sarah Baker added 13 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Jaelyn Jones recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bailee Duck led Christian Academy of Louisville with 21 points and nine rebounds. Brianna Wilkins added 18 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. Jaida Allen recorded nine points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Maggie Hydes chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Christian Academy of Louisville - 12,13,20,13,58
Ryle - 13,11,20,18,62

Christian Academy of Louisville - (58) – Wilkins 18, Allen 9, A. Moore 3, Hydes 7, Duck 21.
Ryle - (62) – Eubank 27, Jones 13, Baker 13, Peters 3, Carrigan 1, Miller 5.

George Rogers Clark vs. Ryle (Championship)

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.

George Rogers Clark defeated Ryle by the score of 79-43. George Rogers Clark shot 55.4% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 24 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 35.6% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 18 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Ciara Byars added 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. 5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green added 10 points including three of four free throws, and two rebounds. Teigh Yeast recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 17 points including three of three free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Baker added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. Jaelyn Jones recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

George Rogers Clark - 18,22,17,22,79
Ryle - 8,13,16,6,43

George Rogers Clark - (79) – Tabor 0, Yeast 10, Byars 14, Stamper 18, A. Chestnut 13, Jones 12, Green 10, Miller 2.
Ryle - (43) – Eubank 17, Jones 7, Baker 8, Peters 3, Carrigan 3, Fong 1, McClain 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

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