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. Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach George Baker started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Asher Horn, 6-3 Jr. Cage Taylor, 6-4 Jr. Jarel Fisher, 5-9 So. Dominic Faulkner, and 6-2 Sr. Clayton Hilt. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-4 So. Colton Helton, 6-1 Sr. Ben Glenn, 6-5 Sr. Preston Luckett, Sr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Tristan Christopher.

Scott County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 79-73. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changes in this game. Scott County shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

Tristan Christopher led Scott County with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-1 Jr. Montae Washburn added 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Ben Glenn recorded 13 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Colton Helton chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Xyier Wray added seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Asher Horn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 33 points and nine rebounds. Dominic Faulkner added 13 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Cage Taylor recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Clayton Hilt chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Sayre vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sayre coach Rob Goodman started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Chase Parker, 6-0 Sr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Jaxson Howard, 5-11 Sr. Luke Pennington, and 6-0 Sr. John Palumbo. 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.

John Palumbo hit a three point basket at the buzzer to give Sayre a big 57-54 victory over Henry Clay in overtime. The score was tied 47-47 at the end of regulation. There were 10 lead changes and 11 ties in the game. Sayre shot 46.7% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 10 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 34% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Sayre turnovers.

Jaxson Howard led Sayre with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Chase Parker added 12 points and four rebounds. 6-5 Jr. Sayvion Staley recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Brock Coffman chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds. John Palumbo added seven points and two rebounds.

Kayson Brown led Henry Clay with 18 points on six three point baskets. Jackson Stephan added 13 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. AJ Dixon recorded 13 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Hassan Bush chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Pendleton County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Pendleton County coach Mason Monroe started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Luke Gregg, 5-10 Sr. Aden Merrill, 6-1 So. Hunter Keeton, 6-0 So. Kamden O’Hara, and 6-0 So. JaZi Grayson. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Sr. Andrew Maggard.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Pendleton County by the score of 89-56. Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.6% from the field including 15 of 31 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Pendleton County turnovers. Pendleton County shot 38.8% from the field including 10 of 31 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off five Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 29 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-1 Fr. Caleb Marshall added 23 points including seven three point baskets. Colt Cummins recorded 22 points including four three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Andrew Maggard chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Walker Owens added four points and seven rebounds.

Kamden O’Hara led Pendleton County with 15 points on five three point baskets and six rebounds. JaZi Grayson added 15 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and five assists. Hunter Keeton recorded nine points including three of four free throws. 5-11 So. Parker McCandless chipped in with nine points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Covington Holy Cross vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY
February 15, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Alyssa Arlinghaus, 5-8 Sr. Aumani Nelson, 5-10 So. Dmyah Williams, 5-3 Sr. Aniyah Carter, and 5-4 Fr. Jai Johnson. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnspn, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 84-49. Sacred Heart Academy shot 61.5% from the field including nine of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 20 Covington Holy Cross turnovers. Covington Holy Cross shot 36.7% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 21 Sacred Heart turnovers.

“Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart Academy with 22 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Za’Kiyah Johnson added 20 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Morgan Frey added six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Dmyah Williams led Covington Holy Cross with 13 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Aumani Nelson added 10 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Alyssa Arlinghaus recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two steals. Aniyah Carter chipped in with eight points, two assists, and two steals. Jai Johnson recorded five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Sacred Heart Academy vs. Assumption (Girls)

Assumption High School
Louisville, KY
January 19, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Assumption coach Caroline Osting countered with 5-10 Jr. Ava Moore, 5-9 Jr. Ashlinn James, 5-10 Sr. Kyleigh Hall, 5-7 Jr. Jaida Allen, and 5-8 Sr. Bailee Duck.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Assumption by the score of 73-42. Sacred Heart Academy shot 51.7% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 14 Assumption turnovers. Assumption shot 27.1% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Rockets connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored three points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.

Za’Kiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 30 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, 15 rebounds, seven assists,two blocked shots, and three steals. Morgan Frey added nine points, five rebounds, and two assists. “Tootie” Jordan recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Caroline Osting added six points, three rebounds, and three steals. 5-7 Fr. Tahri Ralston and 5-10 Jr. Emma Zutterman each scored six points.

5-6 Sr. Lauren Campisano led Assumption with 14 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Ashlinn James added nine points, five rebounds, and two assists. Ava Moore recorded seven points and two rebounds. 5-11 Fr. Kylie Moore chipped in with five points and four rebounds. 5-3 Fr. Se’Rae Bindrent-Palmer added five points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Madison Southern vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
January 22, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Mason Davis, 5-10 Jr. Zach Adams, 6-2 So. Jordan Dunaway. 5-8 Sr. Casen Nobbe, and 5-10 Sr. Micah Whitaker. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-10 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryan Station defeated Madison Southern by the score of 75-66. Bryan Station shot 43.4% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 23 of 31 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 43.1% from the field including 13 of 28 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Bryan Station turnovers.

Rashaad Faulkner led Bryan Station with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three rebounds. Taeshawn Adams added 19 points including five of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Amari Owens recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, seven of 10 free throws, two assists, and two steals. Justin Richmond chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded eight points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Antowone Burton added three points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.

Casen Nobbe led Madison Southern with 30 points including five three point baskets, five of six free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Micah Whitaker added nine points on three three point baskets, and five rebounds. Zach Adams also scored nine points on three three point baskets. 6-2 Fr. Derek Helton chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
February 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the follpowing lineup: 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. Bryan Station coach AJ Dixon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 5-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Henry Clay led 46-30 in the third quarter but Bryan Station outscored the Blue Devils 18-4 in the final quarter to earn a 55-54 victory. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Bryan Station shot 38% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 41.7% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 17 points including seven of 12 free throws, and two rebounds. Taeshawn Adams added 14 points including five of eight free throws, and five rebounds. Rashaad Faulkner recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Justin Richmond chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three steals.

Kayson Brown led Henry Clay with 14 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. AJ Dixon added 14 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Jackson Stephan recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Hassan Bush chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. South Laurel vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
February 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

South Laurel coach Jeff Davis started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jordan Mabe, 6-1 Sr. Max Fullmer, 6-5 Jr. Kaiden McQueen, 5-5 Jr. Garrison Brown, and 5-11 Sr. Colton Rawlings. 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 56-47 in the final quarter but finished the game on a 14-2 run to earn a 61-58 victory over South Laurel. There were 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 50% from the field including two of 17 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine South Laurel turnovers. South Laurel shot 54.8% from the field including nine of 17 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 20 points and eight rebounds. Malachi Moreno added 16 points on seven of seven from the field, two of two free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. LJ Holman recorded 10 points, two rebounds, and five assists. Gage Richardson chipped in with seven points and three assists.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 23 points including two three point baskets, and two blocked shots. Colton Rawlings added 15 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kaiden McQueen recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Jr. Landon Howard chipped in with six points including two three point baskets.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Covington Catholic vs. Montgomery County (Boys)

Montgomery CountyHigh School
Mt. Sterling, KY
February 13, 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. Montgomery County coach Jason Mays countered with 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry.

Cayden Reed hit a three point basket at the buzzer to give Montgomery County a 64-62 victory over Covington Catholic. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Montgomery County shot 45.5% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Indians connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Covington Catholic turnovers. Covington Catholic shot 47.5% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Montgomery County turnovers.

Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 24 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and six assists. Tyce Jarvis added 22 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Andrew Terry recorded six points and eight rebounds. Luke Fawns chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 21 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Donovan Bradshaw added 14 points, 22 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Nolan Ruthsatz recorded eight points and three rebounds. Cash Harney chipped in with eight points, two assists, and three steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Sacred Heart Academy vs. Simon Kenton (Girls)

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
February 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Za’Kiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Wilkins, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Frey, 5-5 So. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Osting. Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Kelch, 5-7 Jr. Megan Gadzala, 5-9 Jr. Haylie Webb, 5-3 So. Brynli Pernell, and 5-4 Fr. Bella Ober.

Simon Kenton defeated Sacred Heart Academy 75-70 in overtime to end Sacred Heart’s 92 consecutive victories against in-state competition. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game and the score was tied 64-64 at the end of regulation. Simon Kenton shot 51% from the field including 12 of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Sacred Heart turnovers. Sacred Heart shot 52.7% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 19 Simon Kenton turnovers. (Za’Kiyah Johnson, Tootie Jordan, and Morgan Frey all flouled out for Sacred Heart).

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Bella Ober added 21 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Haylie Webb recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Anna Kelch chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Megan Gadzala recorded seven points, five rebounds, and five assists. The five starters should be named “The Iron 5” as they each recorded 36 minutes of playing time and never left the floor tonight as they pulled off this hurculean task of knocking off the reigning giant of girls basketball in the Bluegrass.

Za’Kiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 25 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and six steals. “Tootie” Jordan added 16 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Morgan Frey recorded 15 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added seven points.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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

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