Topic: Basketball
2024BBLCAWHB
. Lexington Christian Academy vs. Western Hills (Boys)
Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
February 21, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-3 Sr. Andrew Maggard, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye. Western Hills coach Geoff Cody countered with 6-4 Sr. Elijah Thompson, 5-9 Sr. Cole McDonald, 6-5 Sr. Javeon Campbell, 5-7 Jr. Cam Flynn, and 5-7 Sr. Connor Ham.
Western Hills defeated lexington Christian Academy by the score of 87-82. There were four lead changes and two ties in the game. Western Hills shot 50.9% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line. The Wolverines connected on 21 of 30 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.7% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Western Hills turnovers.
Cole McDonald led Western Hills with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Elijah Thompson added 22 points including two three point baskets, six of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and seven assists. Javeon Campbell recorded 15 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 Fr. Preston Clouse chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets. Cam Flynn added eight points including five of eight free throws, three rebounds, and four assists.
Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 40 points including nine of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Colt Cummins added 16 points and nine rebounds. 6-0 8th Grade Chase Bentley recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Andrew Maggard chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Lexington Christian Academy | 16 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 82 |
Western Hills | 11 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 87 |
Lexington Christian Academy | (82) | - | Owens 6, Maggard 8, Cummins 16, Howard 40, Frye 0, Bentley 12. |
Western Hills | (87) | - | Thompson 22, McDonald 22, Campbell 15, Flynn 8, Ham 2, Clouse 13, Dicken 5. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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