2024BBMSLAFB

. Madison Southern vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
February 1, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Mason Davis, 5-10 Fr. Tucker Nobbe, 6-3 So. Jordan Dunaway, 5-8 Sr. Casen Nobbe, and 5-10 Sr. Micah Whitaker. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-3 Sr. Drew Biddle, 6-1 So. Ben Marsh, 6-7 Jr. Tyler Hunt, 6-0 Sr. Eli Thomas, and 6-1 Cooper Kirk.

Lafayette defeated Madison Southern by the score of 77-70. Lafayette shot 59.3% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Generals connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 46.8% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Lafayette turnovers.

Tyler Hunt led Lafayette with 27 points including five of seven free throws, and 11 rebounds. Eli Thomas added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. 5-8 Jr. KJ Jones recorded 12 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Drew Biddle chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Ben Marsh added seven points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Casen Nobbe led Madison Southern with 30 points and three assists. Micah Whitaker added 16 points including four three point baskets. 6-2 Fr. Derek Helton pulled down 11 rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Zach Adams chipped in with seven points and seven rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBNCMCG

. Nicholas County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
February 1, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Nicholas County coach Reesa Martin started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Maggie Simons, 5-8 7^th Grade Sidney Sexton, 5-8 Sr. Mady Adams, 5-2 So. Caroline Banks, and 5-2 Sr. Peyton Boone. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles. 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central led 42-22 at halftime on their way to a 69-53 victory over Nicholas County. Madison Central shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 19 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 Nicholas County turnovers. Nicholas County shot 47.2% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jackets connected on 16 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Jordynn Miles led Madison Cenytral with 20 points, four assists, and five steals. Brittany Campbell added 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-6 Sr. Tiana Long chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-4 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth added sixpoints on two three point baskets. Nataya Strader recorded four points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Maggie Simons led Nicholas County with 39 points including three three point baskets, 14 of 15 free throws, 12 rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Sidney Sexton added six points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mady Adams recorded six points and three rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBMCHCB

. Madison Central vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
January 30, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jake Feldhaus, 6-3 Sr. Cody Morrison, 6-5 Jr. Luke Asher, 5-9 Jr. Cam Steele, and 6-0 Jr. Will Richardson. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 Jr. Jackson Stephan, 6-3 Sr. Kade Hilander, 6-5 Sr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Sr/ Kayson Brown, and 6-2 Sr. AJ Dixon.

Henry Clay trailed 28-17 at halftime and 42-32 after three quarters but rallied late to earn a 68-60 victory in overtime. The score was tied 52-52 at the end of regulation. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 41.4% from the field including six of 26 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 21 Madison Cengtral turnovers. Madison Central shot 34.7% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 23 of 26 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Henry Clay turnovers.

Jackson Stephan led Henry Clay with 26 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Hassan Bush added 18 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. AJ Dixon recorded 18 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, two assists, and four steals.

Jake Feldhaus led Madison Central with 28 points including 15 of 16 free throws, and 19 rebounds. Luke Asher added 24 points including five of five free throws and four rebounds. Will Richardson recorded six points including three of four free throws.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBSAYBSB

. Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
January 28, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sayre coach Rob Goodman started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Sayvion Staley, 6-4 Sr. Chase Parker, 6-6 Sr. Jaxson Howard, 5-11 Sr. Luke Pennington, and 6-1 Sr. Brock Coffman. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antwone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryan Station defeated Sayre 66-62 in overtime. The score was tied 10 times and there were 10 lead changes in this game. The score was tied 57-57 after regulation. Bryan Station shot 33.9% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 22 of 34 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 35.9% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 19 points including five of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Taeshawn Adams added 17 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Rashaad Faulkner recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon chipped in with eight points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. Justin Richmond added six points on two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Antwone Burton recorded five rebounds and four blocked shots.

Jaxson Howard led Sayre with 21 points, 21 rebounds, and six blocked shots. Chase Parker added 14 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Brock Coffman recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Sayvion Staley chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBLCANCB

. Lexington Christian Academy vs. Nicholas County (Boys)

Nicholas County High School
Carlisle, KY
January 27, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 8^th Grade Chase Bentley, and 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard. Nicholas County coach Spencer Morris countered with 6-6 Jr. Braxton Martin, 6-5 Jr. Preston Blake, 6-6 Jr. Caiden Smith, 5-10 Fr. Peyton Hatton, and 6-3 Sr. Maddox Donovan.

Nicholas County trailed 56-49 after three quarters but outscored Lexington Christian Academy 28-17 in the final quarter to earn a 77-73 victory over the Eagles. Nicholas County shot 50.9% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line. The Blue Jackets connected on 12 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored four points off 4 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 42.6% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Nicholas County turnovers.

Peyton Hatton led Nicholas County with 22 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Preston Blake added 20 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists. Caiden Smith recorded 16 points including six of 11 free throws, 17 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Braxton Martin chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Saxton Howard led LCA with 31 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and seven assists. Colt Cummins added 14 points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Chase Bentley recorded 11 points and two steals. 6-1 Fr. Caleb Marshall chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Walker Owens added four points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBRFCG

2025 Raatz Fence/O’Shea’s Basketball Classic (Girls)
Mercy Academy

Louisville, KY
January 24-25, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

January 24

South Oldham vs. Mercy Academy

South Oldham coach Krystal Hatchett started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Jade Maday, 5-6 So. Ally Stahl, 5-8 Jr. Madison Young, 5-5 So. Grace Turner, and 5-7 So. Brynn Brickey. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 5-7 Sr. Addyson Becker, 5-5 Sr. Olivia Pifer, 5-5 So. Carley Shephard, 5-5 So. Caitlin McCauley, and 5-8 Jr. Abby Reitzel.

Mercy Academy defeated South Oldham by the score of 78-30. Mercy Academy shot 42.9% from the field including 13 of 34 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 30 South Oldham turnovers. South Oldham shot 26.8% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Dragons connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored five points off 13 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Abby Reitzel led Mercy Academy with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. 5-8 Jr. Maggie Young added 15 points including three three point baskets, and two steals. Carley Shephard recorded nine points on three three point baskets and four assists. Addyson Becker chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-5 Sr. Hadley O’Bryan added six points and three rebounds. Olivia Pifer chipped in with five points.

Brynn Brickey led South Oldham with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two rebounds. Madison Young added six points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Grace Turner recorded five points and five rebounds.

South Oldham - 14,8,6,2,30
Mercy Academy - 21,20,23,14,78

South Oldham - (30) – Maday 2, Stahl 4, Young 6, Yurner 5, Brickey 12, Buckman 1.
Mercy Academy - (78) – Becker 7, Pifer 5, Shephard 9, McCauley 0, Reitzel 22, Young 15, Thauberger 4, O’Connell 3, Wolz 2, Shaw 3, Bergstrom 2, O’Bryan 6.

Incarnate Word (MO) vs. DuPont Manual

Incarnate Word (MO) coach Don Rolfes started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Savannah Strickler, 5-10 Sr. Peyton Hill, 6-3 Jr. Naveah Lucious, 5-8 Jr. Peyton Olufson, and 5-10 Sr. Navaeh Caffey. DuPont Manual coach Ashley Franklin countered with 5-9 Fr. Alicia Mangrum, 5-7 Jr. London Bibb, 6-0 Fr. Amaria Pegues, 5-4 Sr. Electra Lovely-Tolbert, and 5-6 Fr. Takenzie Young.

Incarnate Word (MO) raced out to a 58-18 halftime lead on their way to a 74-38 victory over DuPont Manual. Incarnate Word (MO) shot 58% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Red Knights connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 DuPont Manual turnovers. DuPont Manual shot 29.4% from the field including two of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crimsons connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Incarmate Word (MO) turnovers.

Naveah Luscious led Incarnate Word (MO) with 22 points and eight rebounds. Savannah Strickler added 11 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Peyton Olufson recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and three assists. Navaeh Caffey chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. Peyton Hill added eight points, three rebounds, and seven assists. 6-1 Sr. Sophia Otten recorded eight points and two rebounds.

Electra Lovely-Tolbert led DuPont Manual with 11 points and five steals. Alicia Mangrum added six points and five rebounds. 5-5 Fr. Jermiya Bracken recorded six points. Takenzie Young chipped in with five points and six rebounds.

Incarnate Word (MO) - 27,32,9,6,74
DuPont Manual - 8,10,11,9,38

Incarnate Word (MO) - (74) – Strickler 11, Hill 8, Lucious 22, Olufson 10, Caffey 9, Fitzgerald 2, Albanese 2, O’Donnell 2, Otten 8.
DuPont Manual - (38) – Mangrum 6, Bibb 0, Pegues 4, Lovely-Tolbert 11, Young 5, Brice 3, Bracken 6, Brooks 1, Davis 2.

January 25

North Hardin vs. Bullitt East

North Hardin coach Destiny Bramblett started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Maya Jackson, 5-8 Sr. Ne’vaeh Raphael, 6-1 Jr. Destiny Scott, 5-5 Jr. Alanah Dubose, and 5-6 So. Asia Charles. Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-11 Jr. Mollie Johnston, 5-6 Sr. Carli Bryant, 6-3 So. Lyla Packer, 5-4 Sr. Kennedy Scott, and 5-8 Jr. Anna Tinelli.

North Hardin outscored Bullitt East 18-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 63-51 victory. There were five lead changes and two ties in this game. North Hardin shot 48 % from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Trojans connected on six of 15 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Bullitt East turnovers. Bullitt East shot 38.9% from the field including nine of 28 from beyond the arc. The Lady Chargers were zero of two in free throw attempts, pulled down 29 rebounds, and score nine points off 13 North Hardin turnovers.

Alanah Dubose led North Hardin with 24 points including four three point baskets, four of six free throws, and five rebounds. Destiny Scott added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots. Ne’vaeh Raphael recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Asia Charles chipped in with five points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Anna Tinelli led Bullitt East with 26 points including four three point baskets, and two assists. Lyla Packer added six points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Mollie Johnston recorded five points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. 5-7 8^th Grade Aubree Wood chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

North Hardin - 18,8,18,19,63
Bullitt East - 14,13,8,16,51

North Hardin - (63) – Jackson 5, Raphael 11, Scott 13, Dubose 24, Charles 5, Muse 5.
Bullitt East - (51) – Johnston 5, Bryant 3, L. Packer 6, Scott 0, Tinelli 26, Wood 6, Petrowski 3, Pierce 2.

DuPont Manual vs. Ryle

DuPont Manual coach Ashley Franklin started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Alicia Mangrum, 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Davis, 6-0 Fr. Amaria Pegues, 5-4 Sr. Electra Lovely-Tolbert, and 5-6 Fr. Takenzie Young. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Jaelyn Jones hit a basket and a “and one” free throw in the closing seconds to give Ryle a 48=47 victory over DuPont Manual. There were five lead changes and five ties in this game. Ryle shot 42.5% from the field including one of four from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored six points off nine DuPont Manual turnovers. Du Pont Manual shot 35.8% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crimsons connected on six of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 27 points including 11 of 13 free throws, and eight rebounds. Piper Aschermann added nine points and four rebounds. Jayden McClain recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and nine blocked shots.

Electra Lovely-Tolbert led DuPont Manual with 14 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Amaria Pegues added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Takenzie Young recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two assists. Brooklyn Davis chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two steals.

DuPont Manual - 13,12,12,10,47
Ryle - 10,14,12,12,48

DuPont Manual - (47) – Mangrum 2, Davis 6, Pegues 12, Lovely-Tolbert 14, Young 8, Brice 2, Bibb 3.
Ryle - (48) – Jones 27, Warner 4, McClain 6, Hampton 2, Aschermann 9.

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Incarnate Word (MO)

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-4 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Incarnate Word (MO) coach Don Rolfes countered with 5-10 Jr. Savannah Strickler, 5-10 Sr. Peyton Hill, 6-3 Jr. Naveah Lucious, 5-8 Jr. Peyton Olufson, and 5-10 Sr. Navaeh Caffey.

Sacred Heart defeated Incarnate Word (MO) by the score of 82-76. There were 13 lead changes and five ties in this game. Sacred Heart Academy shot 47.7% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Incarmate Word (MO) turnovers. Incarnate Word (MO) shot 47.5% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc. The Red Knights connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. “Tootie” Jordan added 20 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and 10 assists. Brianna Wilkins recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Morgan Frey chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds. 5-7 Fr. Tahri Ralston added nine points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds.

Navaeh Caffey led Incarnate Word (MO) with 32 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Peyton Hill added 22 points including three three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-4 Jr. Addi Owen recorded 10 points 10 points including two three point baskets and three steals.

Sacred Heart Academy - 17,22,15,28,82
Incarnate Word (MO) - 19,15,20,22,76

Sacred Heart Academy - (82) – Johnson 22, Wilkins 16, Frey 11, Jordan 20, Osting 0, Ralston 9, Gilvin 4.
Incarnate Word (MO) - (76) – Strickler 2, Hill 22, Lucious 2, Olufson 6, Caffey 32, Fitzgerald 2, Owen 10.

Henderson County vs. George Rogers Clark

Henderson County coach Stephen Haile started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. A’Tylia Green, 5-9 Jr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-9 Sr. Allyson Rideout, 5-4 Jr. Adalyn Gish, and 5-7 Sr. Anna Kemp. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 5-7 Jr. Annette Miller, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jaileen Green.

George Rogers Clark raced out to a 20-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-49 victory over Henderson County. This fast start was important as Henderson County outscored George Rogers Clark 41-35 over the last three quarters. GRC shot 38.5% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 43.8% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 GRC turnovers.

Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 15 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Jaileen Green added 13 points including five of nine free throws, five rebounds, and three steals. Ciara Byars recorded 12 points and five rebounds. Teigh Yeast chipped in with six points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Allyson Rideout led Henderson County with 13 points, two rebounds, and three steals. Adalyn Gish added 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. A’Tylia Green recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Brooklyn Gibson chipped in with seven points, and six rebounds.

Henderson County - 8,15,17,9,49
George Rogers Clark - 20,10,15,10,55

Henderson County - (49) – Green 11, Gibson 7, Rideout 13, Gish 12, Kemp 4, Cansler 2.
George Rogers Clark - (55) – Yeast 6, Miller 2, Byars 12, Stamper 15, Green 13, K. Chestnut 5, Maxwell 2.

Franklin County vs. Cooper

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 5-10 7^th Grader Jylin Edmondson, 5-8 Sr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Julianna Frazee, 5-4 So. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-7 Jr. Logan Kennedy. Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-0 So. Haylee Noel, 5-10 So. Alivia Scott, 5-11 Sr. Zene Thompson, Jr. Lyric Hooper, and 5-9 Jr. Addyson Brissey.

Franklin County defeated Cooper by the score of 48-38. There were seven lead changes and three ties in this game. Franklin County shot 51.4% from the field including three of six from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 26.5% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 19 Franklin County turnovers.

Makiyia Wheeler led Franklin County with 17 points and six rebounds. Jylin Edmondson added 13 points including three three point baskets, and eight rebounds. Logan Kennedy recorded seven points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Madison Jackson chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two steals. Julianna Frazee pulled down seven rebounds.

Haylee Noel led Cooper with 15 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Zene Thompson added eight points including four of four free throws, one assist, and three blocked shots. Alivia Scott recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Addyson Brissey chipped in with five points and six rebounds.

Franklin County - 11,12,13,12,48
Cooper - 12,8,7,11,38

Franklin County - (48) – Edmondson 13, Jackson 6, Frazee 3, Wheeler 17, L. Kennedy 7, Walton 2.
Cooper - (38) – Noel 15, Scott 8, Thompson 8, Hooper 2, Brissey 5.

Meade County vs. Simon Kenton

Meade County coach Dina Hackert started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Peyton Bradley, 5-7 Fr. Jacelyn Nevitt, 6-0 Jr. Paige Harrison, 5-7 Sr. Savannah Triplett, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Rider. Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers countered with 5-9 Jr. Haylie Webb, 5-7 Jr. Megan Gadzala, 5-11 Jr. Anna Kelch, 5-3 So. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 Fr. Bella Ober.

Simon Kenton defeated Meade County by the score of 42-38. Simon Kenton shot 25.9% from the field including seven of 34 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Meade County turnovers. Meade County shot 40.5% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Waves connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Simon Kenton turnovers.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 15 points including three three point baskets, and two rebounds. Bella Ober added nine points, three rebounds, and three steals. 5-8 Sr. Katelin Blevins recorded six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. Haylie Webb chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Meg Gadzala pulled down nine rebounds.

Peyton Bradley led Meade County with 11 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and five assists. Paige Harrison added eight points and eight rebounds. 5-5 8^th Grade Karla Thornsberry recorded eight points eight points and three rebounds. Kaylee Rider chipped in with five points and three rebounds.

Meade County - 10,7,14,7,38
Simon Kenton - 13,14,8,7,42

Meade County - (38) – Bradley 11, Nevitt 2, Harrison 8, Triplett 3, Rider 5, Thornsberry 8, Stull 1.
Simon Kenton - (42) – Webb 5, Gadzala 0, Kelch 3, Pernell 15, Ober 9, Blevins 6, Niece 3, Kabeya 1.

Bowling Green vs. Mercy Academy

Bowling Green coach Calvin Head started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Katy Smiley, 5-10 So. Zara Hall, 6-2 Jr. Aniyah Smith, 7^th Grade Amaya Brown, and 5-8 So. Maddie Davenport. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 5-7 Sr. Addyson Becker, 5-5 Sr. Olivia Pifer, 5-5 So. Carley Shephard, 5-5 So. Caitlin McCauley, and 5-8 Jr. Abby Reitzel.

Mercy Academy defeated Bowling Green by the score of 57-43. Mercy Academy shot 41.3% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 37.2% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Purples connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Abby Reitzel led Mercy Academy with 15 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Olivia Pifer added 12 points including two three point baskets. Carley Shephard recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two rebounds. Laney O’Connell chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Jr. Maggie Young added six points on two three point baskets.

Katy Smiley led Bowling Green with 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 5-8 So. Emma Macy added seven points and three rebounds. Amaya Brown recorded seven points, two rebounds, and two assists. Aniyah Smith chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Bowling Green - 12,9,11,11,43
Mercy Academy - 11,19,8,19,57

Bowling Green - (43) – Smiley 13, Hall 3, Smith 6, Brown 7, Davenport 3, Macy 7, Ware 4.
Mercy Academy - (57) – Becker 1, Pifer 12, Shephard 9, McCauley 3, Reitzel 15, O’Bryan 5, O’Connell 6, Young 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy 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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2024BBMALEGCB

. Male vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Dan Cummins Shootout

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
January 25, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Male coach Tim Haworth started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jayson Gasaway, 6-3 Jr. Jaymes Clark, 6-8 Sr. Keashawn Jordan, 5-10 Jr. Cornelius Barnett, and 6-2 Fr. Jordan Mitchell. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-5 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-10 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing trailed 27-13 in the second quarter and rallied from a deficit late in the game to defeat Male by the score of 60-58. LJ Holman hit a pair of free throws late in the game and Malachi Moreno ensured the victory with a blocked shot to end the game. There were four lead changes and six ties in the game. Great Crossing shot 44.9% from the field including three of 14 from the three poinbt line. The Warhawks connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Male turnovers. Male shot 42.6% from the field including 10 of 18 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored three points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocked shots. Gage Richardson added 15 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. Vince Dawson III recorded 14 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. LJ Holman chipped in with 12 points including six of seven free throws, two rebounds, and four steals.

Jayson Gasaway led Male with 19 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. Jordan Mitchell added 17 points including four three point baskets. Jaymes Clark recorded nine points and seven rebounds. 6-9 Fr. Trey Hillerich chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Keashawn Jordan added five points and two rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Madison Central vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
January 25, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton countered with 5-10 Sr. Tess Nelson, 5-8 So. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham, and 5-6 Jr. Anna Clay Denton.

Madison Central led 39-24 after three quarters and substituted liberally in the final quarter on their way to a 62-45 victory over Lafayette. Madison Central got off to a fast start shooting 62.5% from the field and leading 42-10 at the intermission. The Lady Indians were very efficient on the offensive end and forced 23 Lafayette turnovers that they converted to 30 points and recorded 20 steals. Madison Central shot 59% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 23 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 38.6% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 17 points including five of five free throws, and four steals. Nataya Strader added 16 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Jordynn Miles recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Brittany Campbell chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, six assists, and eight steals.

Tess Nelson led Lafayette with 14 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three blocked shots. Abbey Popham added 10 points and three rebounds, Belle Combs recorded nine points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Covington Catholic vs. Trinity (Boys)

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
January 24, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic coach Jake Thelen started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-0 So. Teegan Stava, 6-7 Jr. Donovan Bradshaw, 5-11 Jr. Cash Harney, and 6-0 Jr. Athens McGillis. Trinity coach Brett Saxton countered with 6-6 Sr. Julius Edmonds, 6-5 Jr. Jayden Johnson, 6-5 Jr. Thomas Hornek, 5-10 Sr. Avery Frasher, and 6-1 So. Garrison Gilvin.

Trinity trailed 44-32 in the third quarter but he Shamrocks rallied to defeat Covington Catholic 75-71 in overtime. The score was tied 64-64 at the end of regulation. There were 10 lead changes and six ties in this game. Trinity shot 47.2% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Shamrocks connected on 22 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Covington Catholic turnovers. Covington Catholic shot 46.3% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Trinity turnovers.

Jayden Johnson led Trinity with 32 points including 11 of 12 free throws, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Julius Edmonds added 19 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Garrison Gilvin recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals.

Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 34 points including seven three point baskets, seven of 10 free throws, and two assists. Cash Harney added 18 points including three of three free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Donovan Bradshaw recorded eight points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Covington Catholic vs. Cooper (Boys)

Cooper High School
Union, KY
January 22, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic coach Jake Thelen started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-0 So. Teegan Stava, 6-7 Jr. Donovan Bradshaw, 5-11 Jr. Cash Harney, and 6-0 Jr. Athens McGillis. Cooper coach Tim Sullivan countered with 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-3 Sr. Jaidan Combs, 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson.

Cooper rallied from an early 17-6 deficit to defeat Covington Catholic 69-65 in overtime. There were nine lead changes and nine ties in the game. The score was tied 54-54 at the end of regulation. Cooper shot 48.8% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line. The Jguars connected on 28 of 40 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Covington Catholic turnovers. Covington Catholic shot 42.6% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Cooper turnovers.

Andy Johnson led Cooper with 26 points including eight of 12 free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Isaac Brown added 15 points including six of six free throws, and two rebounds. Roman Combs recorded 12 points including eight of 10 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Chris Rodriguez chipped in with seven points and six rebounds. Jaidan Combs recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic with 29 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Athens McGillis added 16 points, two rebounds, and three steals. Donovan Bradshaw recorded eight points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Nolan Ruthsatz added eight points, six rebounds, and four steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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

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