50th Annual OHSSA (Ohio) Girls Basketball Championships March 14-15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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40^th Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Girls Basketball Championships
Divisions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII

University of Dayton Arena Dayton, OH
March 14-15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 14^th

Purcell Marian vs. Avon Lake (Division III Championship)

Purcell Marian coach Jamar Mosley started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Dee Alexander, 5-8 Sr. Ky’Aira Miller, 6-3 So. Samaya Wilkins, 5-6 Sr. Trinity Small, and 5-7 Cy’Aira Miller. Avon Lake coach Paul Appel countered with 5-10 Jr. Olivia Miller, 5-10 So. Molly Milligan, 5-11 Sr. Bre Jones, 5-6 Sr. Olivia Tobin, and 5-6 Sr. Izzie Polinko.

Purcell Marian raced out to a 23-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 72-44 victory over Avon Lake and claim their fourth consecutive state championship. Purcell Marian shot 54.9% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line. The Cavaliers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Avon Lake shot 42.1% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Shoremen connected on nine of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

Dee Alexander led Purcell Marian with 27 points on 11 of 13 from the field and five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Trinity Small added 16 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Ky’Aira Miller recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Samaya Wilkins chipped in with 11 points and six rebounds. 5-8 So. Layla Claxton added seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Olivia Miller led Avon Lake with 12 points including four of four free throws. Izzie Polinko added 11 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Olivia Tobin recorded seven points and four assists. Bre Jones added seven points, two rebounds, and two steals. Molly Milligan chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Purcell Marian – 23,22,18,9,72
Avon Lake – 8,13,7,16,44

Purcell Marian – (72) – Alexander 27, K. Miller 11, Wilkins 11, Small 16, C. Miller 0, Claxton 7.
Avon Lake – (44) – Miller 12, Milligan 4, Jones 7, Tobin 7, Polinko 11, Ritt 3.

Kettering Archbishop Alter vs. Bellevue (Division IV Championship)

Kettering Archbishop Alter coach Christina Hart started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Da’Shai Shepard, 5-8 Jr. Samantha Pothast, 6-1 Sr. Maddie Moody, 5-7 Fr. Izzie Acuri, and 5-7 Jr/ Alina Overman. Bellevue coach Kory Santoro countered with 5-9 Sr. Hailey Rees, 5-8 Sr. Brooke Brown, 6-3 Jr. Kaitlyn Turinsky, 5-3 So. Ellie Freitag, and 5-8 Sr. Audrey Turner.

Bellevue defeated Kettering Archbishop Alter by the score of 40-29. Bellevue shot 33.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Redmen connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Kettering Archbishop Alter turnovers. Kettering Archbishop Alter shot 21.7% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Bellevue turnovers.

Hailey Rees led Bellevue with 16 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Audrey Turner added 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Kaitlyn Turinsky recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and seven blocked shots.

Maddie Moody led Kettering Archbishop Alter with 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Da’Shai Shepard added nine points including five of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Alina Overman recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Kettering Archbishop Alter – 4,2,10,13,29
Bellevue – 9,4,10,17,40

Kettering Archbishop Alter – (29) – Shepard 9, Pothast 0, Moody 12, Acuri 2, Overman 6.
Bellevue – (40) – Rees 16, Brown 2, Turinsky 8, Freitag 3, Turner 11.

Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (Division II Championship)

Cincinnati Winton Woods coach Carlton Gray started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Whitley Davis, 6-0 Sr. Ryan Davis, 6-1 Sr. Daniah Trammell, 5-5 Sr. Ra’Khyia Prince, and 5-9 Fr. Strawberry Blankumsee. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne coach Jami Carter countered with 6-0 Jr. Leah Pike, 6-0 Sr. Brooke Bender, 6-1 Sr. Elise Bender, Sr, Sophie Smith, and 5-8 Jr. Kennedie Hill.

Cincinnati Winton Woods defeated Whitehouse Anthony Wayne by the score of 70-55. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Cincinnati Winton Woods shot 50^ from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne turnovers. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne shot 38,9% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Cincinnati Winton Woods turnovers.

Strawberry Blankumsee led Cincinnati Winton Woods with 28 points including 13 of 15 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Daniah Trammell added 17 points including five of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Whitley Davis recorded 11 points, two rebounds, and three steals. 5-8 Sr. Niyala Harmon chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Elise Bender led Whitehouse Anthony Wayne with 26 points including two three point baskets, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. Leah Pike added 14 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Brooke Bender recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and 11 rebounds.

Cincinnati Winton Woods – 21,16,13,20,70
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne – 19,14,7,15,55

Cincinnati Winton Woods – (70) – W. Davis 11, R. Davis 3, Trammell 17, Prince 0, Blankumsee 28, Harmon 10, Reese 1,
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne – (55) – Pike 14, B. Bender 10, E. Bender 26, Smith 0, Hill 3, Voltz 2.

March 15^th

Portsmouth vs. Creston Norwayne (Division V Championship)

Portsmouth coach Amy Hughes started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Hayven Carter, Jr. KK Mays, 6-0 Jr. Sienna Allen, 5-6 So. Keke Woods, and 5-6 Sr. Dayshia Reid. Crestom Norwayne coach Jake Shoop countered with 5-11 Sr. Grace Wolf, 5-11 Jr. Ava Maibach, 6-1 Fr. Hannah Froelich, 5-7 Sr. Kendra Berger, and 5-9 Jr. Allie DeMassimo.

Portsmouth defeated Creston Norwayne by the score of 53-38. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Portsmouth shot 51.2% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Trojans connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 24 Creston Norwayne turnovers. Creston Norwayne shot 32.4% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Portsmouth turnovers.

Sienna Allen led Portsmouth with 17 points including seven of eight from the field, one of one from beyond the arc, and two of two free throws. Allen added five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Keke Woods added 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Hayven Carter recorded 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Daysha Reid chipped in with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Ava Maibach led Creston Norwayne with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Allie DeMassimo added nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Hannah Froelich recorded eight points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Portsmouth – 16,11,19,7,53
Crestor Norwayne – 8,6,14,10,38

Portsmouth – (53) – Carter 11, Mays 0, Si. Allen 17, Woods 11, Reid 10, Shannon 1, Sa. Allen 3.
Creston Norwayne – (38) – Wolf 0, Maibach 15, Froelich 8, Berger 2, DeMassimo 9, Heyden 2, Cline 2.

Columbus Grove vs. Rootstown (Division VI Championship)

Columbus Grove coach Brian Schroeder started the following lineup: Jr. Allison Thompson, 5-10 Jr. Kendal Palte, 6-0 Jr. Nicole Nesby, 5-7 Jr. Ruth Myers, and 5-7 Sr. Lauryn Auchmuty. Rootstown coach Joe Leonard countered with 5-9 Jr. Colbie Curall, 5-5 So. Elliott Smallfield, 5-10 Sr. Nadia Lough, 5-2 Sr. Addy Germann, and 5-2 Sr. Kelsey Bittecuffer.

Columbus Grove raced out to a 22-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-46 victory over Rootstown. Columbus Grove shot 52.4% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Rootstown turnovers. Rootstown shot 31% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc. The Rovers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 21 Columbus Grove turnovers.

Lauryn Auchmuty led Columbus Grove with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Kendal Palte added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Fr. Aubrey Schroeder recorded 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Nicole Nesby added 13 points on five of five from the field, three of three free throws, 16 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three blocked shots.

Kelsey Bittecuffer led Rootstown with 12 points including three three point baskets. Elliott Smallfield added 10 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two steals. Addy Germann recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Colbie Curall chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three steals. Nadia Lough recorded four points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Columbus Grove – 22,11,18,14,65
Rootstown – 6,13,13,14,46

Columbus Grove – (65) – Thompson 7, Palte 14, Nesby 13, Myers 0, Auchmuty 17, Schroeder 14.
Rootstown – (46) – Curall 6, Smallfield 10, Lough 4, Germann 9, Bittecuffer 12, Smith 2, Bengston 2, Pownall 1.

Fort Loramie vs. Waterford (Division VII Championship)

Fort Loramie coach Carla Siegel started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Victoria Mescher, Sr. Autumn Turner, 6-0 Sr. Avery Brandewie, Sr. Ariel Heltkamp, and Sr. Mylee Shatto. Waterford coach Jerry Close countered with 5-10 Sr.Avery Smithberger, 5-7 Fr. Brynlee Pottmeyer, 6-4 Sr. Avery Wagner, 5-2 Jr. Elsie Malec, and 5-7 Sr. Kendall Sury.

Waterford defeated Fort Loramie by the score of 48-46. Two Fort Loramie turnovers and a block by Avery Wagner sealed the deal for Waterford in the closing seconds. Waterford shot 47.1% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Fort Loramie turnovers. Fort Loramie shot 40.5% from the field including five of seven from beyond the arc. The Redskins connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Waterford turnovers.

Avery Wagner led Waterford with 16 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Kendall Sury added 15 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Avery Smithberger recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

Victoria Mescher led Fort Loramie with 19 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Mylee Shatto added nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Avery Brandewie recorded eight points including four of four free throws, 12 rebounds, and four steals.

Fort Loramie – 7,13,13,13,13,46
Waterford – 12,11,17,8,48

Fort Loramie – (46) – Mescher 19, Turner 5, Brandewie 8, Heltkamp 3, Shatto 9, Meyer 2.
Waterford – (48) – Smithberger 8, Pottmeyer 2, Wagner 16, Malec 4, Sury 15, Hurley 3.

Cincinnati Princeton vs. Pickerington Central (Division I Championship)

Cincinnati Princeton coach Deonna Davis started the following lineup: 6-3 Fr. Erin Thomas, 5-8 So. Kamryn Lowe, 6-2 Sr. Kali Forston, 5-5 Jr. Heaven Sneed, and 5-7 Sr. Mari Gerton. Pickerington Central coach Johnathan Hedgepeth countered with 6-0 Jr. London Johnson, 5-8 So. Zoe Coleman, 6-1 Jr. Blossom Wallace, 5-8 Sr. Kennady Gordon, and 5-8 So. Deyon Smith.

Pickerington Central trailed 32-29 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Cincinnati Princeton by the score of 47-44. There were two lead changes and four ties in the game. Pickerington Central shot 40% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Cincinnati Princeton turnovers. Cincinnati Princeton shot 38.6% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored five points off 16 Pickerington Central turnovers.

5-7 Jr. Gabby Plair led Pickerington Central with 13 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Blossom Wallace added 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists. London Johnson recorded nine points, two rebounds, five assists, five steals, and three blocked shots. Zoe Coleman chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Kali Forston led Cincinnati Princeton with 19 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Mari Gerton added eight points including four of eight free throws, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Erin Thomas recorded six points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals, and two blocked shots. Kamryn Lowe chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Cincinnati Princeton – 6,11,15,12,44
Pickerington Central – 12,11,6,18,47

Cincinnati Princeton – (44) – Thomas 6, Lowe 4, Forston 19, Sneed 2, Gerton 8, Harris 4, Muhammad 1.
Pickerington Central – (47) – Johnson 9, Coleman 6, Wallace 10, Gordon 5, Smith 4, Plair 13.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the OHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other pertinent info on all their athletic events.

 

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.

2025 Chick-fil-A Wset Virginia Basketball Championships (Girls) March 15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) Basketball Championships (Girls)
Class A, 2A, 3A, 4A

Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Charleston, WV
March 15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Charleston Catholic vs. Wheeling Central Catholic (Class 2A Championship)

Charleston Catholic coach Wes Hevener started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ilyauna Evans, 5-7 Sr. Aurelia Kirby, 6-0 Jr. Mary Rushworth, 5-6 Fr. Ali Wilcox, and 5-6 Sr. Molly Messer. Wheeling Central Catholic coach Roberta Olejasz countered with 5-7 So. Bella Fitzsimmons, 5-10 Sr. Kaitlyn Blake, 5-11 Jr. Haley Severns, 5-5 Jr. Seneca Heller, and 5-6 Jr. Addie Payton.

Charleston Catholic had lost two previous meetings with Wheeling Central Catholic but parlayed a strong defensive effort with a controlled, slower tempo to earn a 55-41 victory and earn the championship. Charleston Catholic got off to a fast start and led 18-8 at the end of the first quarter. Charleston Catholic shot 40% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Irish connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Wheeling Central Catholic turnovers. Wheeling Central Catholic shot 32% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Maroon Knights connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Charleston Catholic turnovers.

Mary Rushworth led Charleston Catholic with 16 points including three of three free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Molly Messer added 15 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Ali Wilcox recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and two rebounds. Aurelia Kirby chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, five assists, and two steals. 6-0 Fr. Nora Aliff recorded four points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Kaitlyn Blake led Wheeling Central Catholic with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. 5-8 Jr. Erin Maxwell added nine points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Addie Payton recorded seven points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Bella Fitzsimmons chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Seneca Heller added five points, three rebounds, and two assists.

All-Tournament Team – Brynnley Bulluck (St. Mary’s), Mya Dunlap (James Monroe), Seneca Heller (Wheeling Central Catholic), Ali Wilcox (Charleston Catholic), Addie Payton (Wheeling Central Catholic), Mary Rushworth (Charleston Catholic), Molly Messer (Charleston Catholic), and MOP Kaitlyn Blake (Wheeling Central Catholic).

Charleston Catholic – 18,10,13,14,55
Wheeling Central Catholic – 8,14,12,7,41

Charleston Catholic – (55) – Evans 2, Kirby 7, Rushworth 16, Wilcox 11, Messer 15, Aliff 4.
Wheeling Central Catholic – (41) – Fitzsimmons 6, Blake 14, Severns 0, Heller 5, Payton 7, Maxwell 9.

Wayne vs. Nitro (Class 3A Championship)

Wayne coach Wade Williamson started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Brooke Adkins, 5-11 Sr. Kyla Brown, 6-0 Sr. Addison Adkins, 5-5 So. Jayce Sammons, and 5-10 Sr. Mikayla Stacy. Nitro coach Pat Jones countered with 5-8 So. Brianna Gibson, 5-7 Jr. Ava Edwards, 6-0 Sr. Natalie Smith, 5-4 So. Mika Adams, and 5-7 Fr, Brooklyn Cawley.

Wayne avenged an early season loss with a 56-39 victory over Nitro. Wayne shot 47.5% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Nitro turnovers. Nitro shot 30.4% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lady Wildcats connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Wayne turnovers.

Jayce Sammons led Wayne with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, and five steals. Brooke Adkins added 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. 5-4 So. Lexi Blankenship recorded eight points and four rebounds. Mikayla Stacy chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Addison Adkins recorded three points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Brianna Gibson led Nitro with 16 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Brooklyn Cawley added five points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-4 Jr. Jaycee Sigmon recorded five points and three rebounds. Natalie Smith recorded four points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.

All-Tournament Team – Ava Workman (Greenbrier East), Hadley Horne (Grafton), Brooklyn Cawley (Nitro), Addison Adkins (Wayne), Brooke Adkins (Wayne), Natalie Smith (Nitro), Mikayla Stacy (Wayne), and MOP Jayce Sammons (Wayne).

Wayne – 8,15,20,13,56
Nitro – 9,5,13,12,39

Wayne – (56) – B. Adkins 16, Brown 0, A. Adkins 3, Sammons 22, Stacy 7, Blankenship 8.
Nitro – (39) – Gibson 16, Edwards 3, Smith 4, Adams 4, Cawley 5, Sigmon 5, Jones 2.

Morgantown vs. Spring Valley (Class 4A Championship)

Morgantown coach John Fowkes started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Sydney Deusenberry, 5-8 Sr. Sadaya Jones, 5-10 Sr. Lucie Hatcher, 5-4 So. Kayli Kellogg, and 5-7 So. Tatum DeVries. Spring Valley coach Larry Bo Miller countered with 5-10 Sr. Dria Parker, 5-10 Jr. Brooklyn Ellis, 6-1 Sr. Allie Daniels, 5-7 Jr. Sophi Hutchison, and 5-8 Sr. Ella Giles.

Spring Valley defeated Morgantown by the score of 62-45. Spring Valley shot 48.9% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Timberwolves connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Morgantown turnovers. Morgantown shot 23.5% from the field including seven of 28 from beyond the arc. The Mohigans connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Spring Valley turnovers.

Sophi Hutchison led Spring Valley with 24 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Brooklyn Ellis added 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Allie Daniels recorded 12 points including four of four free throws, 16 rebounds, and two steals. Dria Parker chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and five rebounds.

Tatum DeVries led Morgantown with 16 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds. Kayli Kellogg added 11 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Sadaya Jones recorded seven points including five of eight free throws and nine rebounds. 5-8 So. Brenna Nelson chipped in with seven points. Lucie Hatcher pulled down six rebounds.

All-Tournament Team – Jaycee Elzy (St. Albans), Jeriyah Pryor (George Washington), Dria Parker (Spring Valley), Brooklyn Ellis (Spring Valley), Sadaya Jones (Morgantown), Allie Daniels (Spring Valley), Kayli Kellogg (Morgantown), and MOP Sophi Hutchison (Spring Valley).

Morgantown – 10,13,8,14,45
Spring Valley – 20,16,17,9,62

Morgantown – (45) – Deusenberry 0, Jones 7, Hatcher 1, Kellogg 11, DeVries 16, Nelson 7, Messerly 3.
Spring Valley – (62) – Parker 9, Ellis 13, Daniels 12, Hutchison 24, Giles 4.

Tug Valley vs. Gilmer County (Class A Championship)

Tug Valley coach Seth Ooten started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Katelyn Richardson, 5-9 Sr. Kenzie Browning, 5-9 Jr. Bailee Hall, 5-6 Jr. Haven Deskins, and 5-7 So. Kylie DeBoard. Gilmer County coach Amy Chapman countered with 5-7 Jr. Malory Casteel, 5-6 Jr. Lena Frymier, 6-4 Jr. Ava Dobbins, 5-4 Sr. Allie Ellyson, and 5-4 Sr. Kenley Hartshorn.

Gilmer County defeated Tug Valley by the score of 66-22. Gilmer County shot 45.3% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Titans connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Tug Valley turnovers. Tug Valley shot 15.6% from the field including zer of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on two of five free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Gilmer County turnovers.

Allie Ellyson led Gilmer County with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, six rebounds, nine assistss, and five steals. Lena Frymier added 18 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Ava Dobbins recorded a rare triple double with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots. Blair Dobbins chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Haven Deskins led Tug Valley with nine points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Bailee Hall added six points, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Kenzie Browning recorded five points and two rebounds.

All-Tournament Team – Preslee Treadway (Greenbrier West), Raven Matthews (Tucker), Kenzie Browning (Tug Valley), Lena Frymier (Gilmer County), Bailee Hall (Tug Valley), Ava Dobbins (Gilmer County), Haven Deskins (Tug Valley), and MOP Allie Ellyson (Gilmer County).

Tug Valley – 3,7,8,4,22
Gilmer County – 13,16,12,25,66

Tug Valley – (22) – Richardson 2, Browning 5, Hall 6, Deskins 9, DeBoard 0.
Gilmer County – (66) – Casteel 2, Frymier 18, A. Dobbins 16, Ellyson 18, Hartshorn 2, B. Dobbins 7, Bourn 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the West Virginia State Athletic Association for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the info pertaining to their events.

 

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.

2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Girls) March 15, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBTND1G

2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Girls)
Division I (Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A)

Murphy Center Murfreesboro, TN
March 15, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Greenfield vs. Van Buren (Class 1A Championship)

Greenfield coach Tori Liggett started the following lineup: 5-8 8^th Grade Ella Porter, 5-7 Sr. Jayleigh Bowers, 5-10 Sr. AnnaGrace Abernathy, 5-6 Sr. Brenley Little, and 5-6 So. Rayanna Fisher. Van Buren coach Tyler Sapp countered with 5-7 Jr. Emma Gammon, 5-7 So. Abigail Netherton, 6-3 Jr. Cara Mills, 5-5 Jr. Ellie Grissom, and 5-6 So. Laurie Gammon.

Greenfield trailed 46-45 with a minute left in the game but Rayanna Fisher scored on a steal and basket and added two free throws down the stretch to give the Yellowjackets a 49-46 victory over Van Buren to finish the season 30-6 and a championship. There were eight ties and eight lead changes in this game. Greenfield shot 39.6% from the field including three of five from the three point line. The Yellowjackets connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Van Buren turnovers. Van Buren shot 43.2% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored five points off six Greenfield turnovers.

Rayanna Fisher led Greenfield with 14 points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Jayleigh Bowers added 13 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Ella Porter recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. AnnGrace Abernathy chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.

Abigail Netherton led Van Buren with 20 points including three of five free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Cara Mills added 17 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Laura Gammon recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Emma Gammon chipped in with two points and six rebounds.

All -Tournament Team – Alexis Hammock (Coalfield), Shelby Higgins (Richland), Laura Gammon (Van Buren), AnnaGrace Abernathy (Greenfield), Abigail Netherton (Van Buren), Rayanna Fisher MVP (Greenfield), Jayleigh Bowers (Greenfield), Cara Mills (Van Buren), Emma Gammon (Van Buren), and Ella Porter (Greenfield),

Greenfield – 12,13,10,14,49
Van Buren – 17,12,8,9,46

Greenfield – (49) – Porter 10, Bowers 13, Abernathy 10, Little 2, Fisher 14.
Van Buren – (46) – E. Gammon 2, Netherton 20, Mills 17, Grissom 3, L. Gammon 4.

York Institute vs. Westview (Class 2A Championship)

York Institute coach Michael Green started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Zoe Gibson, 5-9 Jr. Raylee Werner, 6-0 Sr. Emma Cooper, 5-6 Jr. Cali Franklin, and 5-8 Sr. Makenna Beaty. Westview coach Brian Haskins countered with 5-9 Sr. Maddie Gray, 5-7 Sr. Hallie Trevathan, 5-10 Sr. Alexis Evans, 5-7 Sr. McCall Sims, and 5-7 Sr. Lakyn Rogers.

Westview trailed 38-37 with two minutes in the game when Maddie Gray hit a basket to give Westview a 39-38 lead and the Chargers hit their free throws down the stretch to give Westview a 44-38 victory to finish the season with a 33-1 slate. There were three ties and four lead changes in this game, Westview shot 48.3% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Chargers connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 17 points off nine York Institute turnovers. York Institute shot 35.9% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Westview turnovers.

Maddie Gray led Westview with 18 points including five of seven free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 So. Ashlee Brent added six points, five rebounds, and three assists. McCall Sims recorded six points and three rebounds. Lakyn Rogers chipped in with six points and two steals. Halle Trevathan added five points, three rebounds, and two assists. Alexis Evans recorded three points and three rebounds.

Makenna Beaty led York Institute with 15 points including five of five free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Raylee Werner added 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Emma Cooper recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

All-Tournament Team – Ally Weathers (Loretto), Maliyah Glasper (GatPit), Ashlee Brent (Westview), Raylee Werner (York Institute), Makenna Beaty (York Institute), Maddie Gray MVP (Westview), Emma Cooper (York Institute), Alexis Evans (Westview), McCall Sims (Westview), and Cali Franklin (York Institute).

York Institute – 7,5,16,10,38
Westview – 14,6,8,16,44

York Institute – (38) - Gibson 0, Werner 11, Cooper 8, Franklin 4, Beaty 15.
Westview – (44) – Gray 18, Trevathan 5, Evans 3, Sims 6,Rogers 6, Brent 6.

Northview Academy vs. Heritage (Class 3A Championship)

Northview Academy coach Brooke Shelley started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kaylee Smith, 5-8 So. Mikinna Russell, 6-0 Jr. Natavia Alber, 5-4 Sr. Jordan White, and 5-5 Sr. Camryn Brown. Heritage coach Rick Howard countered with 5-8 So. Faith Morris, 5-8 So. Katelyn Graves, 6-2 Sr. Chloe Heath, 5-7 Jr. Aleyah Smyth, and 5-8 So. Kenley Coker.

Heritage outscored Northview Academy 25-10 in the final quarter to pull away for a 63-43 victory. There were two ties and three lead changes in this game. Heritage shot 40.9% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Mountaineers connected on 22 of 30 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Northview Academy turnovers. Northview Academy shot 27.5% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Heritage turnovers.

Katelyn Graves led Heritage with 17 points including eight of eight free throws and two rebounds. Kenley Coker added 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Chloe Heath recorded 13 points including six of eight free throws, 16 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Faith Morris chipped in with 13 points including four of six free throws and three rebounds.

Jordan White led Northview Academy with 18 points including eight of 12 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Camryn Brown added 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Natavia Alber recorded six points and 10 rebounds.

All-Tournament Team – Jade Reed (S. Gibson), Joya Crawford (Dyersburg), Chelby Jordan (Dyersburg), Camryn Brown (Northview Academy), Carsyn Swaney (Heritage), Jordan White (Northview Academy), Chloe Heath MVP (Heritage), Aleyah Smyth (Heritage), Natavia Alber (Northview Academy), and Faith Morris (Heritage).

Northview Academy – 14,9,10,10,43
Heritage – 15,21,2,25,63

Northview Academy – (43) – Smith 3, Russell 5, Alber 6, White 18, Brown 11.
Heritage – (63) – Morris 13, Graves 17, Heath 13, Smyth 1, Coker 14, Swaney 3, Boyce 2.

Bradley Central vs. Bartlett (Class 4A Championship)

Bradley Central coach Jason euter started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Kimora Fields, 5-10 Sr. Harmonie Ware, 6-1 Sr. TaTianna Stovall, 5-4 Sr. Malia Wilcox, and 5-6 Sr. Avary Brewer. Bartlett coach Wesley Shappley countered with 6-1 Jr. Samiya Jones, 5-7 Jr. Kaylin Sheffield, 6-2 Sr, Dacarra Ward, 5-5 So. Aniyah Bailey, and 5-7 Sr. Akya Woods.

Nationally ranked Bradley Central captured their third consecutive 4A Championship by defeating Bartlett 70-28 to finish the season at 35-1. Bradley Central shot 50% from the field incuding seven of 16 from the three point line. They connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 21 Bartlett turnovers. Bartlett shot 20.6% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Bradley Central turnovers.

Avary Brewer led Bradly Central with 19 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Kimora Fields added 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. TaTianna Stovall recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Harmonie Ware chipped in with 12 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

5-3 Jr. Laila Willis led Bartlett with four points and two steals. Kaylin Sheffield added three points on three of four free throws. Samiya Jones recorded two points and five rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Faye Williams added three points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

All-Tournament Team – Charlie Roby (Cookeville), Natayla Hodge (Bearden), Kendall Murphy (Bearden), Harmonie Ware (Bradley Central), Avary Brewer (Bradley Central), Faye Williams (Bartlett), Kimora Fields MVP (Bradley Central), Samiya Jones (Bartlett), TaTianna Stovall (Bradley Central), and Malia Wilcox (Bradley Central).

Bradley Central – 21,19,21,9, 70
Bartlett – 4,7,10,7,28

Bradley Central – (70) – Fields 14, Ware 12, Stovall 14, Wilcox 0, Brewer 19, White 5, Geren 6.
Bartlett – (28) – Jones 2, Sheffield 3, Ward 2, Bailey 1, Woods 0, Willis 4, Brooks 3, Davis 2, Rixter 1, Tate 3, Williams 3, Lewis 2, McAdory 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to TSSAA for the statistics and all pertinent info concerning their athletic events.

 

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.

2025 Class ACT KY Region 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Tournament March 5-8, 2025
Topic: Basketball

2025BB6R7RG

2025 Class Act KY Region 6 & 7 Basketball Tournament ((Girls)
Semifinals & Finals (Valley High School)

Louisville, KY
March 5-8, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 5^th

Mercy Academy vs. North Bullitt (Region 6 Semifinals)

Mercy Academy coach Nic Cann started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Addyson Becker, 5-5 So. Carley Shephard, 5-8 Jr. Abby Reitzel, 5-5 So. Caitlin McCauley, and 5-5 Sr. Olivia Pifer. North Bullitt coach Chris Downey countered with 5-6 8^th Grade Jayden Bauer, 5-7 Jr. Kylie Downey, 5-10 Sr. Madelyn Curtsinger, 5-3 8^th Grade Nikkiah Campbell, and 5-5 Fr. Molly Johnson.

Mercy Academy raced out to a 26-15 first quarter lead on their way to a 72-51 victory over North Bullitt. Mercy Academy shot 49% from the field including nine of 22 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 North Bullitt turnovers. North Bullitt shot 45% from the field including 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Mercy Academy turnovers.

5-8 Jr. Maggie Young led Mercy Academy with 22 points including four three point baskets, six of six free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. 5-8 Jr. Laney O’Connell added 11 points and seven rebounds. Abby Reitzel recorded eight points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Caitlin McCauley chipped in with seven points. Addyson Becker added six points, six rebounds, and seven assists. 5-5 Sr. Hadley O’Bryan recorded six points on two three point baskets. Olivia Pifer recorded six points and six rebounds.

Nikkiah Campbell led North Bullitt with 17 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. Kylie Downey added eight points, five rebounds, and five assists. Madelyn Curtsinger recorded eight points and five rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Taylor Bauer chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.

Mercy Academy – 26,19,11,16,72
North Bullitt – 15,13,10,13, 51

Mercy Academy – (72) – Becker 6. Shephard 3, Reitzel 8, McCauley 7, Pifer 6, O’Bryan 6, O’Connell 11, Young 22, Bergstrom 3.
North Bullitt - (51) – J. Bauer 0, Downey 8, Curtsinger 8, Campbell 17, Johnson 5, T.Bauer 8, Eskridge 1, Soutar 4.

Whitefield Academy vs. Valley (Region 6 Semifinals)

Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Noel Smith, 5-8 Jr. Madelin Turner, 5-11 Jr. Riley Ring, 5-8 So. Mia Braffet, and 5-8 Sr. Gwinnie Franz. Valley coach Dennis Williams countered with 5-7 Sr. Selena Wedling, 5-7 Jr. Dicksaline Johnson, Fr. AGoddess Rushin, 5-3 So. Miriam Cooper, and 5-4 Jr. Leah Stinson.

Whitefield Academy defeated Valley by the score of 49-44. Whitefield Academy shot 35.3% from the field including 11 of 37 fhom the three point line. The Lady Wildcats connected on two of seven free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 21 Valley turnovers. Valley shot 34.6% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Vikings connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 25 Whitefield Academy turnovers.

Gwynnie Franz led Whitefield Academy with 19 points including six three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Noel Smith added 12 points, four rebounds, and six assists. Mia Braffet recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and four assists. Riley Ring chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Madelin Turner recorded two points, 10 rebounds, and seven steals.

Leah Stinson led Valley with 16 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Dicksaline Johnson added 11 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and six steals.

Whitefield Academy – 7,18,15,9,49
Valley – 3,11,20,10,44

Whitefield Academy – (49) – Smith 12, Turner 2, Ring 5, Braffet 11, Franz 19.
Valley – (44) – Wedling 4, Johnson 11, Rushin 4, Cooper 5, Stinson 16, Harvey 4.

March 6^th

DuPont Manual vs. Ballard (Region 7 Semifinals)

DuPont Manual coach Ashley Franklin started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Kendall Hemmerle, 5-7 Jr. London Bibb, 5-9 Fr. Alicia Mangrum, 5-4 Sr. Electra Lovely-Tolbert, and 5-5 Fr. Ahmari Brice. Ballard coach Eric Browning countered with 5-8 Sr. Myah Koralia, 5-7 Jr. Arianna Rogers, 5-8 So. Cecilia Reinhart, 5-6 Sr. Serena Lyons, and 5-7 Jr. Kendall Taylor.

DuPont Manual defeated Ballard by the score of 76-53. DuPont Manual shot 44.1% from the field including five of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Crimsons connected on 11 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 32 Ballard turnovers. Ballard shot 41.5% from the field including six of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bruins connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 DuPont Manual.

Kendall Hemmerle led DuPont Manual with 31 points including six of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and five steals. 5-6 Fr. Takenzie Young added 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and six steals. 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Davis recorded 11 points and two steals. Electra Lovely-Tolbert chipped in with seven points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

Arianna Rogers led Ballard with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, and five rebounds. Kendall Taylor added 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Serena Lyons recorded six points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Myah Koralia chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

DuPont Manual – 16,21,21,18,76
Ballard – 13,13,14,13,53

DuPont Manual – (76) – Hemmerle 31. Bibb 0. Mangrum 3, Lovely-Tolbert 7, Brice 3, Young 15, Bracken 3, Brooks 3, Davis 11.
Ballard – (53) – Koralia 6, Rogers 20, Reinhart 4, S. Lyons 6, Taylor 10, C. Lyons 6, Murphy 1.

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Assumption (Region 7 Semifinals)

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 Caryn Kovatch countered with 5-10 Sr. Kyleigh Hall, 5-9 Jr. Ashlinn James, 6-10 Jr. Ava Moore, 5-5 Sr. Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer, and 5-8 Sr. Bailee Duck.

Sacred Heart Academy eked out a 45-44 victory over Assumption to keep their championship ambitions alive. There were seven lead changes and three ties in this game. Sacred Heart led 43-35 in the final quarter but Assumption finished the game on a 9-2 run. Sacred Heart shot 31% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Assumption turnovers. Assumption shot 37.8% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Rockets connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Sacred Heart turnovers.

“Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart with 14 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, two assists, and two steals. Za’Kiyah Johnson added 10 points including four of seven free throws, and three rebounds. Brianna Wilkins recorded nine points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin chipped in with six points and three rebounds. Morgan Frey pulled down 12 rebounds and recorded two steals.

Bailee Duck led Assumption with 12 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, and three steals. Kyleigh Hall added 10 points and six rebounds. Ashlinn James recorded seven points including four of six free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Eulaila Powell chipped in with seven points and two rebounds. Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer added six points, five assists, and three steals.

Sacred Heart Academy – 10,13,11,11,45
Assumption – 8,13,9,14,44

Sacred Heart Academy – (45) – Johnson 10, Wilkins 9, Frey 0, Jordan 14, Osting 0, Gilvin 6, Carson 3, Ralston 3.
Assumption – (44) – Hall 10, James 7, A. Moore 0, Bundrent-Palmer 6, Duck 12, K. Moore 2, Powell 7.

^{March 8th}

Whitefield Academy vs. Mercy Academy (Region 6 Championship)

Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Noel Smith, 5-8 Jr. Madelin Turner, 5-8 Sr. Holly Gilliam, 5-8 So. Mia Braffet, and 5-8 Sr. Gwinnie Franz. Mercy Academy coach Nic Cann countered with following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Addyson Becker, 5-5 So. Carley Shephard, 5-8 Jr. Abby Reitzel, 5-5 So. Caitlin McCauley, and 5-5 Sr. Olivia Pifer.

Mercy Academy outscored Whitefield Academy 21-5 in the third quarter in a 51-27 victory. Mercy Academy shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected onseven of nine free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy shot 29.7% from the field including three of 23 from beyond the arc. The Rockets connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored four points off 13 Mercy Academy turnovers.

5-8 Jr. Laney O’Connell led Mercy Academy with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Addyson Becker added nine points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Carley Shephard recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two assists. 5-5 Sr. Hadley O’Bryan chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Noel Smith led Whitefield Academy with 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and seven steals.

Whitefield Academy – 2,8,5,12,27
Mercy Academy – 4,11,21,15,51

Whitefield Academy – (27) – Smith 17, Turner 1, Gilliam 0, Braffet 3, Franz 3, Ring 3.
Mercy Academy – (51) – Becker 9, Shephard 9, Reitzel 2, McCauley 0, Pifer 4, O’Bryan 6, O’Connell 12, Shaw 3, Young 6.

All Tournament Team

Nikkiah Campbell (North Bullitt), Aubryonna Durrah (Doss), Mar Rayah Carr (Pleasure Ridge Park), Natayla Pitts (Moore), Dicksaline Johnsom (Valley), Noel Smith (Whitefield Academy), Gwinnie Franz (Whitefield Academy), Olivia Pifer (Mercy Academy), Laney O’Connell (Mercy Academy), Carley Shephard (Mercy Academy), and Keziah Renee (Butler).

Sacred Heart Academy vs. DuPont Manual (Region 7 Championship)

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. DuPont Manual coach Ashley Franklin countered with 5-9 So. Kendall Hemmerle, 5-9 Fr. Alicia Mangrum,, 6-0 Fr. Amaria Pegues, 5-4 Sr. Electra Lovely-Tolbert, and 5-6 Fr. Takenzie Young.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated DuPont Manual by the score of 77-61. Sacred Heart shot 45.2% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 22 DuPont Manual turnovers. DuPont Manual shot 39.6% from the field including eight of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crimsons connected on 11 of 27 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 19 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Za’Kiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 30 points including four three point baskets, four of six free throws, 18 rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Morgan Frey added 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Caroline Osting recorded 11 points and three steals. Tootie Jordan chipped in with six points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

Alicia Mangrum led DuPont Manual with 18 points including four three poiknt baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Electra Lovely-Tolbert added 14 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds. Kendall Hemmerle eight points and eight rebounds. Takenzie Young chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals..

Sacred Heart Academy – 11,26,13,27,77
DuPont Manual – 6,15,17,23,61

Sacred Heart Academy – (77) – Johnson 30, Wilkins 4, Frey 13, Jordan 6, Osting 11, Ralston 6, Mabaya 2, Gilvin 5.
DuPont Manual – (61) – Hemmerle 8, Mangrum 18, Pegues 0, Lovely-Tolbert 14, Young 8, Brooks 5, Bibb 2, Davis 6.

All Tournament Team

Maya Green (Male), Ziya Velez Smith (Central), Myah Koralia (Ballard), Katie Hendricks (Christian Academy of Louisville), Kyleigh Hall (Assumption), Arionna Tunstall (Seneca), Kendall Hemmerle (DuPont Manual), Alicia Mangrum (DuPont Manual), Morgan Frey (Sacred Heart Academy), Tootie Jordan (Sacred Heart Academy), and Za’Kiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).

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.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2025 All
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBALLAB

2025 All “A” Classic Basketball Championship (Boys)
The Sports Center

Owensboro, KY
January 23-26, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

^{January 23rd}

Martin County vs. Lyon County

Martin County coach Jason James started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Devan Maynard, 6-0 Sr. Peyton Davis, 6-3 Sr. Parker Watts, 5-9 Sr. Brayden Estep, and 6-0 Fr. Bryson Dials. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-5 So. Nolan Coffman, 6-2 Jr. Bray Kirk, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Defew, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Carson Collins.

Lyon County defeated Martin County by the score of 72-53. Lyon County shot 49.2% from the field including four of 19 from the three point line. They connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 32.8% from the field including five of 27 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 22 Lyon County turnovers.

Bray Kirk led Lyon County with 19 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and six assists. Nolan Coffman added 18 points including seven of 10 free throws, 19 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Isaac Defew recorded 18 points and 15 rebounds. Cooper Collins chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

Devan Maynard led Martin County with 17 points and five rebounds. Parker Watts added 14 points including six of eight free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Bryson Dials recorded 11 points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Peyton Davis chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals.

Martin County – 10,11,15,17,53
Lyon County – 17,20,12,23,72

Martin County – (53) – Maynard 17, Davis 8, Watts 14, Estep 3, Dials 11.
Lyon County – (72) – Coffman 18, Kirk 19, Defew 18, Co. Collins 9, Ca. Collins 6, Reddick 2.

Pineville vs. Bishop Brossart

Pineville coach Brad Levy started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sawyer Thompson, 6-2 Sr. Jeremiah Beck, 6-6 Sr. Ashton Moser, 5-11 Fr. Preston Zachery, and 6-1 Sr. Cameron Puckett. Bishop Brossart coach Ben Franzen countered with 6-1 Sr. Parker Mulberry, 6-1 Sr. Dom Hadden, 6-6 Sr. Alex Combs, 5-11 Jr. Ben Doyle, and 6-0 Jr. Beckett Kuntz.

Pineville defeated Bishop Brossart by the score of 75-44. Pineville shot 54.2% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 21.8% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Pineville turnovers.

Sawyer Thompson led Pineville with 19 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. Jeremiah Beck added 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Ashton Moser recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Cameron Puckett chipped in with 14 points and five rebounds.

6-0 So. Drew Steffen led Bishop Brossart with 10 points including five of six free throws and two steals. 6-2 Jr. Carson Hesse added nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Alex Combs recorded six points including four of five free throws, and four rebounds.

Pineville – 26,22,12,15,75
Bishop Brossart – 12,8,14,10,44

Pineville – (75) – Thompson 19, Beck 18, Moser 17, Zachery 2, Puckett 14, Robbins 2, Slone 3.
Bishop Brossart – (44) – Mulberry 3, Hadden 2, Combs 6, Doyle 4, Kuntz 5, Boruske 5, Hesse 9, D. Steffen 10.

Beechwood vs. Owensboro Catholic

Beechwood coach Ross Hart started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Owen McCormack, 6-2 Sr. Jack Sullivan, 6-3 So. Kingston Brockett, 5-10 Jr, Isaac Popham, and 6-0 Sr. Carson Blackburn. Owensboro Catholic coach Tim Riley countered with 6-2 Sr. Luke Beickman, 6-0 Jr. Solly Smith, 6-3 So. Dre’Mail Carothers, 5-10 Sr. Vince Carrico, and 6-0 Sr. Waryn Ebelhar.

Owensboro Catholic defeated Beechwood by the score of 62-53. Owensboro Catholic shot 46.8% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line. They connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Beechwood turnovers. Beechwood shot 46.5% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

Luke Beickman led Owensboro Catholic with 22 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Waryn Ebelhar added 18 points including seven of seven free throws, and five rebounds. Solly Smith recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Dre’Mail Carothers chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

Jack Sullivan led Beechwood with 18 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Owen McCormack added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Carson Blackburn recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and two assists.

Beechwood – 6,14,16,17,53
Owensboro Catholic – 10,14,14,24,62

Beechwood – (53) – McCormack 13, Sullivan 18, Brockett 2, Popham 2, Blackburn 13, Way 5.
Owensboro Catholic – (62) – Beickman 22, Smith 11, Carothers 6, Carrico 0, Ebelhar 18, Randolph 3, Eaves 2.

Sayre vs. Louisville Holy Cross

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. Louisviile Holy Cross coach Mark Liberman countered with 6-5 Sr. Wade Kramer, 6-3 Fr. Tresson Ohler, 6-7 Fr. Jordan Jackson, 6-0 Sr. Brenden Hardman, and 6-1 So. Isaac Carnes.

Sayre defeated Louisville Holy Cross by the score of 71-49. Sayre shot 50.8% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. They connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Louisville Holy Cross turnovers. Louisville Holy Cross shot 38.1% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. They connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Sayre turnovers.

Brock Coffman led Sayre with 26 points including three three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and six assists. Jaxson Howard added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Chase Parker recorded 16 points including eight of nine from the field, three assists, and three steals. Luke Pennington chipped in with five points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Jordan Jackson led Louiville Holy Cross with 15 points, five rbounds, and three blocked shots. Tresson Ohler added 11 points including four of five free throws, and two assists. Brenden Hardman recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two steals.

Sayre – 16,18,18,19,71
Louisville Holy Cross – 13,10,19,7,49

Sayre - (71) – Staley 5, Parker 16, Howard 16, Pennington 5, Coffman 26, Palumbo 1, Braxton 2.
Louisville Holy Cross – (49) – Kramer 2, Ohler 11, Jackson 15, Hardman 9, Carnes 2, Hoover 4, Stafford 4, Ricketts 2.

Green County vs. Hazard

Green County coach Jordan Gilbert started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-4 Jr. Eric James Jr., 6-8 Jr. Modibo Kouyate, 5-9 Fr, Cooper Stone, and 6-4 Sr. Jayden Marr. Hazard coach Al Holland countered with. 6-4 Jr. Seth Caudill, 6-3 Sr, Nick Ratliff, 6-6 Sr. Evin Eversole, 6-0 Jr. Tucker Johnson, and 6-2 Jr. Daulton Combs.

Hazard defeated Green County by the score of 54-53. Hazard shot 47.7% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. They connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 11 Green County turnovers. Green County shot 35.3% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Hazard turnovers.

Evin Eversole led Hazard with 22 points including three of three free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Seth Caudill added 14 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.

Hayden Blakeman led Green County with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Jayden Marr added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Eric James Jr. recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Modibo Kouyate chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots

Green County – 14,7,16,16,53
Hazard – 14,13,11,16,54

Green County – (53) – Blakeman 21, James Jr. 10, Kouyate 5, Stone 5, Marr 12.
Hazard – (54) – Caudill 14, Ratliff 4, Eversole 22, Johnson 2, Combs 3, Beverly 3, Kincaid 6.

Whitefield Academy vs. Clinton County

Whitefield Academy coach David Bryant started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Kyler Swift, 6-0 Sr. Cole Hodges, 6-2 Jr. Gavin Dowdle, 5-7 Sr. Dallas Bryant, and 5-8 Jr. Jaxon Morris. Clinton County coach Nick Irwin countered with 6-4 Jr. Jaxon Mason, 6-3 Sr. Nick Poore, 6-6 Sr. Cannon Young, 6-2 Jr. Noah McCutchen, and 6-3 Jr. Drew Davis.

Clinton County defeated Whitefield Academy by the score of 69-36. Clinton County shot 44.4% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 18 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy shot 45.2% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Clinton County turnovers.

Cannon Young led Clinton County with 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. 6-4 Jr. William Beaty added 18 points including two three point baskets, and two steals. Jaxon Mason recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Nick Poore chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Jaxon Morris led Whitefield Academy with 11 points and two assists. Gavin Dowdle added 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Dallas Bryant recorded six points and two assists. Kyler Swift chipped in with six points.

Whitefield Academy – 11,3,15,7,36
Clinton County – 20,20,21,8,69

Whitefield Academy – (36) – Swift 6, Hodges 0, Dowdle 10, Bryant 6, Morris 11, Towler 3.
Clinton County – (69) – J. Mason 13, N. Poore 6, Young 22, McCutchen 2, Davis 6, Beaty 18, Cam Irwin 2.

Elliott County vs. Danville Christian Academy

Elliott County coach Gregory Adkins started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Aiden Barker, 6-2 So. Lake Adkins, 6-3 Jr. Tysen Crabtree, 5-6 So. Elijah Faulkner, and 6-2 So. Ian Griffith. Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick countered with 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. LualAyiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd.

Danville Christian Academy defeated Elliott County by the score of 45-23. Danville Christian Academy shot 45% from the field including two of six from the three point line. They connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 25 Elliott County turnovers. Elliott County shot 26.5% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. They connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 22 Danville Christian turnovers.

Titus Boyd led Danville Christian with 14 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Geu Leek Ateny added 12 points,two rebounds, and four steals. Lual Ayiei recorded five points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals.

Aiden Barker led Elliott County with eight points, two rebounds, and six steals. Lake Adkins added eight points, two rebounds, and three steals.

Elliott County – 7,4,4,8,23
Danville Christian Academy – 15,12,8,10,45

Elliott County – (23) – Barker 8, Adkins 8, Crabtree 2, Faulkner 0, Griffith 2, Copley 3.
Danville Christian Academy – (45) – Ateny 12, Inmon 0, Ayiei 5, Perez 6, Boyd 14, Stiefel 2, Motley 2, Dadismen 4.

Walton-Verona vs. Ballard Memorial

Walton-Verona coach Mike Hester started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Aiden Kerns, 5-0 So. Adam Gutman, 6-6 Sr. Aaron Gutman, 5-9 Sr. Justin Hester, and 6-0 So. Wyatt Shearer. Ballard Memorial coach Kevin Estes countered with 6-4 Jr. Ike Miller, 6-0 Sr. Edouard Proesmans, 6-5 Sr. Jace Birney, 5-4 So. Ayden Owens, and 5-11 Sr. Isaac Chandler.

Walton-Verona defeated Ballard Memorial by the score of 54-45. Walton-Verona shot 55% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. They connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 16 Ballard Memorial turnovers. Ballard Memorial shot 40.9% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Walton-Verona turnovers.

Aiden Kerns led Walton-Verona with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Aaron Gutman added 21 points including six of 10 free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. Jonathan Strunk recorded six points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Justin Hester chipped in with six points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Wyatt Shearer added six points.

Jace Birney led Ballard Memorial with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Ike Miller added eight points and two rebounds. 6-6 Sr. Andrea Pedretti recorded six points and three rebounds.

Walton-Verona – 12,20,17,15,64
Ballard Memorial – 10,10,11,14,45

Walton-Verona – (64) – Kerns 21, Adam Gutman 2, Aaron Gutman 21, Hester 6, W. Shearer 6, Dryden 2, Strunk 6.
Ballard Memorial – (45) – Miller 8, Prosemans 4, Birney 22, Owens 0, Chandler 4, Pedretti 6, Whipple 1.

January 24^th

Pineville vs. Lyon County (Quarterfinal)

Pineville coach Brad Levy started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sawyer Thompson, 6-2 Sr. Jeremiah Beck, 6-6 Sr. Ashton Moser, 5-11 Fr. Preston Zachery, and 6-1 Sr. Cameron Puckett. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-5 So. Nolan Coffman, 6-2 Jr. Bray Kirk, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Defew, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Carson Collins.

Lyon County defeated Pineville by the score of 73-64. There were two lead changes and four ties in this game. Lyon County shot 53.5% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. They connected on 22 of 38 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Pineville turnovers. Pineville shot 36.7% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc. They connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Lyon County turnovers.

Bray Kirk led Lyon County with 28 points including 15 of 22 free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Isaac Defew added 15 points including three of six free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Cooper Collins recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Nolan Coffman chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. Carson Collins pulled down seven rebounds.

Ashton Moser led Pineville with 22 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists. Sawyer Thornton added 15 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and two steals. Cam Puckett recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. 5-8 Sr. Kaiden Robbins chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, Jeremiah Beck recorded seven points, nine rebounds, three assists, and five steals.

Pineville – 12,18,18,16,64
Lyon County – 19.16.17,21,73

Pineville – (64) – Thompson 15, Beck 7, Moser 22, Zachery 0, Puckett 12, Robbins 8.
Lyon County – (73) – Coffman 9, Kirk 28, Defew 15, Co. Collins 13, Ca. Collins 2, Baker 5, Thompson 1.

Sayre vs. Owensboro Catholic (Quarterfinal)

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. Owensboro Catholic coach Tim Riley countered with 6-2 Sr. Luke Beickman, 6-0 Jr. Solly Smith, 6-3 So. Dre’Mail Carothers, 5-10 Sr. Vince Carrico, and 6-0 Sr. Waryn Ebelhar.

Owensboro Catholic trailed 26-16 but outscored Sayre 23-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 56-50 victory over the Spartans. There were three ties and three lead changes in the game. Owensboro Catholic shot 44.7% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line, They connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 38.8% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. They connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

Solly Smith led Owensboro Catholic with 18 points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Dre’Mail Carothers added 10 points, four rebounds, and five steals. Like Beickman recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Waryn Ebelhar chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two steals. Vince Carrico recorded seven points, three rebounds, and five assists.

Jaxson Howard led Sayre with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Brock Coffman added 18 points including five of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

Sayre – 16,10,8,16,50
Owensboro Catholic – 10,6,23,17,56

Sayre – (50) – Staley 4, Parker 3, Howard 22, Pennington 0, Coffman 18, Palumbo 3.
Owensboro Catholic – (56) – Beickman 9, Smith 18, Carothers 10, Carrico 7, Ebelhar 9, Randolph 3.

Clinton County vs. Hazard (Quarterfinal)

Clinton County coach Nick Irwin started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Jaxon Mason, 6-3 Sr. Nick Poore, 6-6 Sr. Cannon Young, 6-2 Jr. Noah McCutchen, and 6-3 Jr. Drew Davis. Hazard coach Al Holland countered with. 6-4 Jr. Seth Caudill, 6-3 Sr, Nick Ratliff, 6-6 Sr. Evin Eversole, 6-0 Jr. Tucker Johnson, and 6-2 Jr. Daulton Combs.

Hazard defeated Clinton County 67-65 in overtime. The score was tied 52-52 at the end of regulation. There were 10 lead changes and 11 ties in this game. Hazard shot 46.7% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. They connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 16 points off nine Clinton County turnovers. Clinton County shot 45.5% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. They connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored six points off four Hazard turnovers.

Evin Eversole led Hazard with 32 points including 11 of 12 free throws, 10 rebounds, and five steals. Seth Caudill added 17 points including nine of 10 free throws, our rebounds, and two assists. Daulton Combs recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Cannon Young led Clinton County with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Jaxson Mason added 17 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Nick Poore recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and 15 rebounds. 6-4 Jr. William Beaty chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Clinton County – 12.13.14.26,65
Hazard – 12,10,10,35,67

Clinton County – (65) – Mason 17. Poore 12, Young 22, McCutchen 0, Davis 4, Beaty 10.
Hazard – (67) – Caudill 17, Ratliff 2, Eversole 32, Johnson 4, Combs 8, Beverly 1, Kincaid 3.

Walton-Verona vs. Danville Christian Academy (Quarterfinal)

Walton-Verona coach Mike Hester started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Aiden Kerns, 5-0 So. Adam Gutman, 6-6 Sr. Aaron Gutman, 5-9 Sr. Justin Hester, and 6-0 So. Wyatt Shearer. Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick countered with 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd.

Danville Christian Academy defeated Walton-Verona by the score of 49-29. Danville Christian Academy shot 46.3% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. They connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Walton-Verona turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 27.5% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. They connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Danville Christian Academy turnovers.

Geu Leek Ateny led Danville Christian Academy with 15 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Titus Boyd added 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Billy Inmon recorded nine points including two three point baskets. Lual Ayiei pulled down nine rebounds.

Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Adam Gutman added eight points including two three point baskets. Aiden Kerns recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Walton-Verona – 4,11,8,6,29
Danville Christian Academy – 11,15,9,14,49

Walton-Verona – (29) – Kerns 6, Adam Gutman 8, Aaron Gutman 10, Hester 3, Shearer 0, Strunk 2.
Danville Christian Academy – (49) – Ateny 15, Inmon 9, Ayiei 0, Perez 2, Boyd 12, Dadisman 2, Motley 2, Stiefel 4, Bradshaw 3.

January 25^th

Owensboro Catholic vs. Lyon County (Semifinal)

Owensboro Catholic coach Tim Riley started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Luke Beickman, 6-0 Jr. Solly Smith, 6-3 So. Dre’Mail Carothers, 5-10 Sr. Vince Carrico, and 6-0 Sr. Waryn Ebelhar. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-5 So. Nolan Coffman, 6-2 Jr. Bray Kirk, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Defew, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Carson Collins.

Lyon County defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 58-54. There were four lead changes and three ties in this game. Lyon County shot 55.3% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Owensboro Catholic turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 42.9% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Lyon County turnovers.

Bray Kirk led Lyon County with 24 points including two three point baskets, six of 10 free throws, two rebounds, and six assists. Isaac Defew added 15 points and six rebounds. Defew was six of six from the field including one of one beyond the arc, and two of two free throws. Carson Collins recorded nine points including two three point baskets, and seven rebounds.

Luke Beickman led Owensboro Catholic with 18 points including three of three from the free throw line and four rebounds. 5-11 Jr. Davyn Randolph added 12 points on four three point baskets and two steals. Dre’Mail Carothers recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Waryn Ebelhar chipped in with nine points including three of three free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Owensboro Catholic – 16,4,21,13,54
Lyon County – 15,9,19,15,58

Owensboro Catholic – (54) – Beickman 18, Smith 2, Carothers 11, Carrico 2, Ebelhar 9, Randolph 12.
Lyon County – (58) – Coffman 2, Kirk 24, Defew 15, Co. Collins 6, Ca. Collins 9, Lucas 2.

Danville Christian Academy vs. Hazard (Semifinal)

Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd. Hazard coach Al Holland countered with. 6-4 Jr. Seth Caudill, 6-3 Sr, Nick Ratliff, 6-6 Sr. Evin Eversole, 6-0 Jr. Tucker Johnson, and 6-2 Jr. Daulton Combs.

Danville Christian Academy trailed Hazard 16-13 at halftime but outscored the Bulldogs 31-13 in the second half to earn a 44-29 victory. There were two lead changes and four ties in this game, Danville Christian shot 37.2% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Hazard turnovers. Hazard shot 28.6% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. They connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and did not score off seven Danville Christian turnovers.

Titus Boyd led Danville Christian with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and 11 rebounds. Geu Leek Ateny added 14 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocked shots. Eli Perez recorded four points, four rebounds, and three assists. Lual Ayiei chipped in with two points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Seth Caudill led Hazard with nine points and three rebounds. Daulton Combs added six points and five rebounds. 5-9 So. Trace Kincaid recorded six points on two three point baskets. Evin Eversole added four points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Danville Christian Academy – 7,6,19,12,44
Hazard – 9,7,8,5,29

Danville Christian Academy – (44) – Ateny 14, Inmon 0, Ayiei 2, Perez 4, Boyd 17, Dadisman 4, Stiefel 3.
Hazard – (29) – Caudill 9, Ratliff 0, Eversole 4, Johnson 4, Combs 6, Kincaid 6.

January 26^th

Danville Christian Academy vs. Lyon County (Championship)

Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-3 Sr. Billy Inmon, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-5 So. Nolan Coffman, 6-2 Jr. Bray Kirk, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Defew, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Carson Collins.

Danville Christian Academy defeated Lyon County by the score of 56-53 to earn the championship. There were two lead changes and three ties in the game. Danville Christian shot 42.9% from the field including two of nime from the three point line. They connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 20 Lyon County turnovers. Lyon County shot 41.9% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 22 Danville Christian turnovers.

Titus Boyd led Danville Christian with 20 points including seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Geu Leek Ateny added 13 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocked shots. 6-4 Jr. Cole Dadisman recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lual Ayiei chipped in with nine points and 10 rebounds.

Cooper Collins led Lyon County with 26 points including eight three point baskets, two assists, and six steals. Bray Kirk added 21 points, three assists, and three steals. Nolan Coffman recorded six points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.

Danville Christian Academy – 13,21,11,11,56
Lyon County – 10,10,22,11,53

Danville Christian Academy – (56) – Ateny 13, Inmon 2, Ayiei 9, Perez 0, Boyd 20, Dadisman 11, Stiefel 1.
Lyon County – (53) – Coffman 6, Kirk 21, Defew 0, Co. Collins 26, Ca. Collins 0.

All Tournament Team

Geu Leek Ateny (Danville Christian Academy), Lual Ayiei (Danville Christian Academy), Luke Beickman (Owensboro Catholic), Dre’Mail Carothers (Owensboro Catholic), Seth Caudill (Hazard), Cooper Collins (Lyon County), Cole Dadisman (Danville Christian Academy), Isaac Defew (Lyon County), Evin Eversole (Hazard), Bray Kirk (Lyon County), Sawyer Thompson (Pineville), Cannon Young (Clinton County), and MVP Titus Boyd (Danville Christian Academy).

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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2025 All 'A' Classic Basketball Championship (Girls) January 22-26. 2025
Topic: Basketball

2025ALLAG

2025 All “A” Classic Basketball Championship (Girls)
The Sports Center

Owensboro, KY
January 22-26, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

January 22^nd

Owensboro Catholic vs. Middlesboro

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Layla Martin, 5-7 So. Katie Hagan, 5-8 Sr. Aubrey Randolph, 5-5 So. Taylor Mannahan, and 5-6 Sr. Karmin Riley. Middlesboro coach Sally Adams countered with 5-5 So. Morgan Martin, 5-4 Sr. Keevi Betts, 5-7 Jr. Addison Lucas, 5-0 So. Millie Brown, and 5-3 Fr. Emily Lambert.

Owensboro Catholic raced out to a 22-3 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-21 victory over Middlesboro. Owensboro Catholic shot 47.6% from the field including five of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 50 points off 40 Middlesboro turnovers. Middlesboro shot 35% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored two points off 12 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

Aubrey Randolph led Owensboro Catholic with 17 points including three of three free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. 5-7 So. Claudia Munsey added 12 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Katie Hagan recorded eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and six steals. 5-10 Fr. Sophia Newby chipped in with eight points and two rebounds. Karmin Riley recorded seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

Millie Roberts led Middlesboro with nine points on three three point baskets. Keevi Betts added five points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Owensboro Catholic – 22,19,15,15,71
Middlesboro – 3,4,11,3,21

Owensboro Catholic - (71) – Martin 3, Hagan 8, Randolph 17, Mannahan 5, K. Riley 7, A. Marston 4, Munsey 12, Newby 8, S. Riley 2, C. Marston 3, Osborne 2.
Middlesboro – (21) – Martin 2, Betts 5, Lucas 0, Brown 9, Lambert 3, Ahmad 2.

Bethlehem vs. Covington Holy Cross

Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Loren Macy, 5-10 Sr. Caroline Mattingly, 6-3 Sr. Leah Macy, 5-4 So. Kaylee McElroy, and 5-7 Sr. Tessa Miles. Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus countered with 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.

Bethlehem defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 70-64. The score was tied five times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Bethlehem shot 47.3% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Banshees connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Covington Holy Cross turnovers. Covington Holy Cross shot 34.4% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. They connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Bethlehem turnovers.

Leah Macy led Bethlehem with 29 points including seven of seven free throws, 19 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Tessa Miles added 16 points, two rebounds, and nine assists. Loren Macy recorded 13 points including five of six free throws, and eight rebounds. Kaylee McElroy chipped in with seven points and seven rebounds. 5-2 Fr. Sophia Miles recorded five points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Aniyah Carter led Covington Holy Cross with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and two steals. Aumani Nelson added 20 points including 11 of 11 free throws, and five rebounds. DMyah Williams recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

Bethlehem – 20,18,15,17,70
Covington Holy Cross – 18,19,16,11,64

Bethlehem – (70) – Loren Macy 13, Mattingly 0, Leah Macy 29, McElroy 7, Tessa Miles 16, Sophia Miles 5.
Covington Holy Cross – (64) – A. Arlinghaus 2, Nelson 20, Williams 10, Carter 28, Johnson 2, Lehmkuhl 2.

Louisville Holy Cross vs. Bishop Brossart

Louisville Holy Cross coach Jacob Kaelin started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Graycee Clark, 5-8 Jr. Piersan Shrader, 5-10 Jr. Landyn Webb, 5-6 So. Kenzi Stoddard, and 5-7 Fr. Ava York. Bishop Brossart coach Steve Brown countered with 5-10 Sr. Zoee Meyers, 5-9 So. Greylee Kramer, 5-10 Jr. Rachel Shewmaker, 5-7 Sr. Zoey Woosley, and 5-9 Fr. Kylie Smith.

Bishop Brossart raced out to a 23-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 57-18 victory over Louisville Holy Cross. Bishop Brossart shot 32.3% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line. They connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 46 points off 43 Louisville Holy Cross turnovers. Louisville Holy Cross shot 40% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. They did not attempt any free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and did not score off 10 Bishop Brossart turnovers.

Kylie Smith led Bishop Brossart with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and eight steals. Zoee Meyers added 10 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and six steals. Zoey Woosley recorded eight points, two rebounds, and three steals. Rachel Shewmaker chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. Greylee Kramer added seven points and three steals.

5-9 Fr. Karsyn Hartlage led Louisville Holy Cross with five points and four rebounds. 5-8 Fr. Kinsley Fries added three points and three rebounds. Piersan Shrader pulled down six rebounds.

Louisville Holy Cross – 8,4,0,6,18
Bishop Brossart – 23,14,13,7,57

Louisville Holy Cross – (18) – Clark 2, Shrader 0, Webb 0, Stoddard 2, York 0, Fries 3, Hartlage 5, Wright 2, Winn 2, Luther 2.
Bishop Brossart – (57) – Z. Meyers 10, Kramer 7, Shewmaker 7, Woosley 8, Smith 10, Eviston 2, Clift 3, L. Meyers 6, Reinecke 4.

Mayfield vs. Lexington Christian Academy

Mayfield coach Bradley Nanney started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Avery Creason, 5-6 Jr. Lex Feagin, 5-8 So. Ally Creason, 5-5 Jr. Keely Henson, and 5-7 Jr. Lay Mayes. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham, 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-9 Sr. Sophie Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, and 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Mayfield by the score of 51-21. Lexington Christian Academy shot 46.2% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Mayfield turnovers. Mayfield shot 18.6& from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

Piper Graham led Lexington Christian Academy with 16 points including five of six free throw, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Chapel Brown added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. Ella Gabbert recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Clare Roberts chipped in with six points and two rebounds.

Lay Mayes led Mayfield with seven points. Ally Creason scored seven points and pulled down six rebounds.

Mayfield – 4,5,10,2,21
Lexington Christian Academy – 18,11,9,13,51

Mayfield – (21) – Avery Creason 3, Feagin 2, Ally Creason 7, Henson 2, Mayes 7.
Lexington Christian Academy – (51) – Graham 16, Roberts 6, Pridemore 0, Gabbert 12, Brown 13, Bertram 2, Joseph 2.

Walton-Verona vs. Danville Christian Academy

Walton-Verona coach Riana Gayheart started the following lineup: 5-8 8^th Grade Ava Hargett, 5-6 Sr. Ava Fuller. 6-1 Sr. Braylin Terrell, 5-5 Sr. Campbell Christy, and 5-7 So. Elin Logue. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Sr. Paisley Metz.

Danville Christian Academy dominated in the first and final quarters (35-9) to defeat Walton-Verona by the score of 62-31. Danville Christian Academy shot 41.9% from the field including 10 of 26 from the three point line. They did not shoot any free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Walton-Verona turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 26.7% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. They connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Danville Christian Academy.

Alaya Quisenberry led Danville Christian Academy with 21 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Grace Mbugua added 17 points including three three point baskets, 12 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Paisley Metz recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Amauri Blackford chipped in with eight points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.

Campbell Christy led Walton-Verona with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists. Ava Hargett added eight points and seven rebounds. Elin Logue recorded five points and two rebounds. Braylin Terrell chipped in with two points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Walton-Verona – 4,10,12,5,31
Danville Christian Academy – 13,14,13,22,62

Walton-Verona – (31) – Hargett 8, Fuller 0, Terrell 2, Christy 9, Logue 5, Vonhandorf 3, Dryden 2, Dye 2.
Danville Christian Academy – (62) – Blackford 8, Meyer 3, Mbugua 17, Quisenberry 21, Metz 11, Lofton 2.

Metcalfe County vs. Menifee County

Metcalfe County coach Heidi Coleman started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kassady London, 5-5 Jr. Lily Blythe, 5-10 So. Jozie Allen, 5-2 Jr. Bree Jolly, and 5-3 Jr. Aubrey Glass. Menifee County coach Drew Swartz countered with 5-11 Jr. Payton Burgess, 5-7 Sr. Andi Wells, 6-0 Sr. McKenna Smith, 5-4 Jr. Jaycee Gevedon, and 5-5 Sr. Shalyne Baker.

Metcalfe County defeated Menifee County by the score of 50-43. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Metcalfe County shot 37.7% from the field including three of 17 from the three point line. They connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Menifee County turnovers. Menifee County shot 39.1% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. They connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Metcalfe County turnovers.

Aubrey Glass led Metclfe County with 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kassady London added 13 points including four of four free throws, three assists, and five steals. Jozie Allen recorded 12 points and 14 rebounds. Bree Jolly chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists. Lily Blythe added five points.

Jaycee Gevedon led Menifee County with 12 points including two three point baskets and two assists. Shalyne Baker added 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Payton Burgess recorded seven points and 13 rebounds. McKenna Smith chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Andi Wells added six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

Metcalfe County – 11,16,12,11,50
Menifee County – 13,6,15,9,43

Metcalfe County – (50) – London 13, Blythe 5, Allen 12, Jolly 7, Glass 13.
Menifee County – (43) – Burgess 7, Wells 6, Smith 7, Gevedon 12, Baker 11.

Martin County vs. Crittenden County

Martin County coach Robin Newsome started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding. Crittenden County coach Shannon Hodge countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Boone, 5-7 Jr. Elliot Evans, 5-10 Jr. Bristyn Rushing. 5-4 Fr. Jordyn Hodge, and 5-6 Jr. Andrew Federico.

Crittenden County outscored Martin County 23-3 in the final quarter to earn a 51-32 victory. Crittenden County shot 32.5% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 23 of 34 free throws including 11 of 12 in the final quarter, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 23 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 33.3% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and did not score off seven Crittenden County turnovers.

Anna Boone led Crittenden County with 17 points including 12 of 18 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Jordyn Hodge added 16 points including 11 of 12 free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Bristyn Rushing recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Sophie Harless led Martin County with nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. Maci Maynard added seven points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Brooklyn Marcum recorded six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Candace Spaulding chipped in with five points and eight rebounds.

Martin County – 15,8,6,3,32
Crittenden County – 6,10,12,23,51

Martin County – (32) – May 3, B. Marcum 6, Maynard 7, Harless 9, Spaulding 5, M. Marcum 2.
Crittenden County – (51) – Boone 17, Evans 2, Rushing 10, Hodge 16, Federico 4, Holeman 2.

Knott County Central vs. Whitefield Academy

Knott County Central coach Megan Mosley started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Kyra McAlarnis, 5-9 Sr. Akasia Bentley, 6-2 Jr. Samaria Bailey, 5-5 Sr. Drew Reed, and 5-5 7^th Grade Dani McAlarnis. Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen countered with 5-8 Sr. Noel Smith, 5-8 So. Mia Braffet, 5-11 Jr. Riley Ring, 5-5 8^th Grade Madeline Turner, and 5-8 Sr. Gwynnie Franz.

Whitefield Academy defeated Knott County Central by the score of 35-30. Whitefield Academy shot 30.2% from the field including two of 20 from the three ppint line. They connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Knott County Central turnovers. Knott County Central shot 30.8% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of 11 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored three points off nine Whitefield Academy turnovers.

Noel Smith led Whitefield Academy with 21 points including four of six free throws, seven rebounds, and five steals. Gwynnie Franz added eight points, two rebounds, and three steals. Riley Ring recorded three points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Kyra McAlarnis led Knott County Central with 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Samara Bailey added nine points and 12 rebounds. Dani McAlarnis recorded six points on two three point baskets and three rebounds.

Knott County Central – 7,6,8,9,30
Whitefield Academy – 8,11,7,9,35

Knott County Central – (30) – K. McAlarnis 12, Bentley 0, Bailey 9, Reed 1, D. McAlarnis 6, Feltner 2.
Whitefield Academy – (35) – Smith 21, Braffet 3, Ring 3, Turner 0, Franz 8.

January 24^th

Owensboro Catholic vs. Bethlehem (Quarterfinal)

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 5-7 So. Layla Martin, 5-7 So. Katie Hagan, 5-8 Sr. Aubrey Randolph, 5-5 So. Taylor Mannahan, and 5-6 Sr. Karmin Riley. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Loren Macy, 5-10 Sr. Caroline Mattingly, 6-3 Sr. Leah Macy, 5-4 So. Kaylee McElroy, and 5-7 Sr. Tessa Miles.

Bethlehem defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 53-50. Bethlehem led by 15 eith 5:18 in the third quarter but Owensboro Catholic rallied to only trail 40-38 after three quarters. There were two lead changes and three ties in this game. Bethlehem shot 61.3% from the field including one of four from the three point line. Bethlehem connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Owensboro Catholic turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 38% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 22 Bethlehem turnovers.

Leah Macy led Bethlehem with 24 points including six of seven free throws, 13 rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Tessa Miles added 15 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Kaylee McElroy recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. Loren Macy chipped in with six points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Karmin Riley led Owensboro Catholic with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and three assists, Taylor Mannahan added 12 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Aubrey Rudolph recorded nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-10 Fr. Sophia Newby chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and four steals.

Owensboro Catholic – 8,9,21,12,50
Bethlehem – 12,14,14,13,53

Owensboro Catholic – (50) – Martin 4, Hagan 1, Rudolph 9, Mannahan 12, Riley 15, Marston 2, Newby 7.
Bethlehem – (53) – Loren Macy 6, Mattingly 0, Leah Macy 24, McElroy 7, T. Miles 15, S. Miles 1.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Bishop Brossart (Quarterfinal)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham, 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-9 Sr. Sophie Pridemore, 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert, and 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown. Bishop Brossart coach Steve Brown countered with 5-10 Sr. Zoee Meyers, 5-9 So. Greylee Kramer, 5-10 Jr. Rachel Shewmaker, 5-7 Sr. Zoey Woosley, and 5-9 Fr. Kylie Smith.

Bishop Brossart led Lexington Christian Academy 21-4 after the first quarter on their way to a 74-46 victory. Bishop Brossart shot 53.6% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 21 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 30.6% from the field including three of 15 beyond the arc. They connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Bishop Brossart turnovers.

Rachel Shewmaker led Bishop Brossart with 18 points including four of six free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. 5-11 So. Hadley Eviston added 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Zoee Meyers recorded 13 points, three assists, and three steals. Kylie Smith chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Greylee Kramer added 11 points and four steals.

Chapel Brown led Lexington Christian Academy with 11 points including five of six free throws, and six rebounds. Piper Graham added nine points including six of eight free throws, and five rebounds. Claire Roberts recorded nine points and eight rebounds. 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram chipped in with eight points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Sophie Pridemore added five points and six rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy – 4,19,15,8,46
Bishop Brossart – 21,21,15,17,74

Lexington Christian Academy – (46) – Graham 9, Roberts 9, Pridemore 5, Gabbert 4, Brown 11, Bertram 8.
Bishop Brossart – (74) – Z. Meyers 13, Kramer 11, Shewmaker 18, Woosley 2, Smith 11, Eviston 14, Guidugli 3, Clift 2.

Metcalfe County vs. Danville Christian Academy (Quarterfinal)

Metcalfe County coach Heidi Coleman started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kassady London, 5-5 Jr. Lily Blythe, 5-10 So. Jozie Allen, 5-2 Jr. Bree Jolly, and 5-3 Jr. Aubrey Glass. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Sr. Paisley Metz.

Danviile Christian Academy pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Metcalfe County by the score of 64-52. There were four lead changes and nine ties in this game. Danville Christian Academy shot 47.9% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. They connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off six Metcalfe County turnovers. Metcalfe County shot 34% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. They connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Danville Christian Academy turnovers.

Grace Mubugua led Danville Christian Academy with 24 points including seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, and blocked four shots. Amauri Blackford added 12 points and nine rebounds. Paisley Metz recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Grace Meyer chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Alaya Quisenberry added seven points, three rebounds, and nine assists.

Kassady London led Metcalfe County with 14 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and seven assists. Lily Blythe added 12 points on four three point baskets. Jozie Allen recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Bree Jolly chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Metcalfe County – 12,17,10,13,52
Danville Christian Academy – 16,11,14,23,64

Metcalfe County – (52) – London 14, Blythe 12, Allen 11, Jolly 10, Glass 1, Compton 4.
Danville Christian Academy (64) – Blackford 12, Meyer 9, Mbugua 24, Quisenberry 7, Metz 12.

Whitefield Academy vs. Crittenden County (Quarterfinal)

Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineuP: 5-8 Sr. Noel Smith, 5-8 So. Mia Braffet, 5-11 Jr. Riley Ring, 5-5 8^th Grade Madeline Turner, and 5-8 Sr. Gwynnie Franz. Crittenden County coach Shannon Hodge countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Boone, 5-7 Jr. Elliot Evans, 5-10 Jr. Bristyn Rushing. 5-4 Fr. Jordyn Hodge, and 5-6 Jr. Andrew Federico.

Crittenden County defeated Whitefield Academy 49-47 in overtime. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game. The score was tied 43-43 at the end of regulation. Crittenden County shot 35.7% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. They connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy shot 45.5% from the field including two of 19 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Crittenden County turnovers.

Anna Boone led Crittenden County with 12 points including eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Jordyn Hodge added 11 points including four of five free throws and three rebounds. 5-9 So. Morgan Stewart recorded nine points including three of four free throws and pulled down nine rebounds. Andrea Federico chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two steals. Elliot Evans added six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Noel Smith led Whitefield Academy with 30 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Riley Ring added nine points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Mia Braffet recorded eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Madeline Turner pulled down seven rebounds.

Whitefield Academy – 10,15,11,11,47
Crittenden County – 12,17,8,12,49

Whitefield Academy – (47) – Smith 30, Braffet 8, Ring 9, Turner 0, Franz 0.
Crittenden County – (49) – Boone 12, Evans 6, Rushing 2, Hodge 11, Federico 7, Stewart 9, Holeman 2.

January 25^th

Bishop Brossart vs. Bethlehem (Semifinal)

Bishop Brossart coach Steve Brown started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Zoee Meyers, 5-9 So. Greylee Kramer, 5-10 Jr. Rachel Shewmaker, 5-7 Sr. Zoey Woosley, and 5-9 Fr. Kylie Smith. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Loren Macy, 5-10 Sr. Caroline Mattingly, 6-3 Sr. Leah Macy, 5-4 So. Kaylee McElroy, and 5-7 Sr. Tessa Miles.

Bethlehem defeated Bishop Brossart by the score of 65-56. Bethlehem shot 53.2% from the field including two of six from the three point line. They connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 38.2% from the field including nine of 23 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Bethlehem turnovers.

Leah Macy led Bethlehem with 44 points including eight of eight free throws, 16 rebounds, and three assists. Tessa Miles added 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Kaylee McElroy recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.

Zoee Meyers led Bishop Brossart with 25 points including seven three point baskets and two rebounds. Kylie Smith added 11 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Rachel Shewmaker recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two steals. Greylee Kramer chipped in with seven points and six rebounds.

Bishop Brossart – 15,11,9,21,56
Bethlehem – 16,19,14,16,65

Bishop Brossart – (56) – Meyers 25, Kramer 7, Shewmaker 8, Woosley 2, Smith 11, Guidugli 3.
Bethlehem – (65) – Loren Macy 1, Mattingly 2, Leah Macy 44, McElroy 8, T. Miles 10.

Crittenden County vs. Danville Christian Academy (Semifinal)

Crittenden County coach Shannon Hodge started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Anna Boone, 5-7 Jr. Elliot Evans, 5-10 Jr. Bristyn Rushing. 5-4 Fr. Jordyn Hodge, and 5-6 Jr. Andrew Federico. Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon countered with 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Sr. Paisley Metz.

Danville Christian Academy defeated Crittenden County by the score of 67-35. Danville Christian Academy shot 48.9% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. They connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 11 Crittenden County turnovers. Crittenden County shot 27.7% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc. They connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Danville Christian Academy.

Paisley Metz led Danville Christian Academy with 21 points on seven three point baskets and two steals. Grace Mbugua added 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and six blocked shots. Alaya Quisenberry recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. Grace Meyer recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Amauri Blackford chipped in with five points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Elliot Evans led Crittenden County with 12 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Anna Boone added eight points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Andrea Federico recorded six points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Crittenden County – 12,6,6,11,35
Danville Christian Academy – 24,18,19,6,67

Crittenden County – (35) – Boone 8, Evans 12, Rushing 3, Hodge 0, Federico 6, Stewart 4, Champion 2.
Danville Christian Academy – (67) – Blackford 5, Meyer 9, Mbugua 14, Quisenberry 12, Metz 21, Abrams 3, Gjoci 3.

January 26^th

Danville Christian Academy vs. Bethlehem (Championship)

Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Sr. Paisley Metz. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-11 So. Loren Macy, 5-10 Sr. Caroline Mattingly, 6-3 Sr. Leah Macy, 5-4 So. Kaylee McElroy, and 5-7 Sr. Tessa Miles. (Unfortunately Leah Macy went down with a knee injury after only 8 seconds of play and was unable to return to the game).

Danville Christian Academy defeated Bethlehem by the score of 73-59 to earn the championship. Danville Christian shot 50% from the field including six of 24 from the three point line. They connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 30.4% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. They connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Danville Christian Academy.

Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian with 20 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and eight blocked shots. Amauri Blackford added 16 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Alaya Quisenberry recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Paisley Metz chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Grace Meyer added nine points on three three point baskets, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Tessa Miles led Bethlehem with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Loren Macy added 10 points including four of four free throws and eight rebounds. Kaylee McElroy recorded nine points and five rebounds. 5-7 So. Zoe Thurmond chipped in with nine points including five of six free throws and four rebounds.

Danville Christian Academy – 21.25.14.13.73
Bethlehem – 7,14,15,23,59

Danville Christian Academy - (73) – Blackford 16, Meyer 9, Mbugua 20, Quisenberry 14, Metz 13, Abrams 1.
Bethlehem – (59) – Loren Macy 10, Mattingly 2, Leah Macy 0, McElroy 9, T. Miles 25, Thurmond 9, S. Miles 4.

All Tournament Team

Amauri Blackford (Danville Christian), Anna Boone (Crittenden County), Jordyn Hodge (Crittenden County), Kassady London (Metcalfe County), Leah Macy (Bethlehem), Loren Macy (Bethlehem), Paisley Metz (Danville Christian), Zoee Meyers (Bishop Brossart), Tessa Miles (Bethlehem), Alaya Quisenberry (Danville Christian), Kylie Smith (Bishop Brossart), Noel Smith (Whitefield Academy), and MVP Grace Mbugua (Danville Christian).

Acknowledgements

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

 

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships Division II Boys & Girls Class A & AA March 8, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships
Division II Class A & AA (Boys & Girls)

Hooper Eblen Center Cookeville TN
March 8, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Webb School (Bell Buckle TN) vs. King’s Academy (Girls) (Division II Class A Championship)

Webb School coach Brody Curry started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Makynli Bacon, 6-0 8^th Grade Jamani Gordon, 6-1 Sr. Daria Biriuk, 5-7 Sr. Sophie McInturff, and 5-9 8^th Grade Laine Lyles. King’s Academy coach Dante Turnipseed countered with 6-2 Sr. Brady Branam, 5-10 Jr. Emily Atchley, 6-4 So. Adit Koul, 5-7 Jr. Kyle Young, and 5-8 So. Skylar Walden.

Webb School defaeted King’s Academy by the score of 66-59 in a game that had three lead changes and 20 ties. Webb School shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Feet connected on 22 of 27 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 King’s Academy turnovers. King’s Academy shot 37.5% from the field including eight of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Webb School turnovers.

Daria Biriuk led Webb School with 26 points including four three point baskets, six of six free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Makynli Bacon added 14 points including six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. 5-4 Fr. Ellie Landers recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Jamani Gordon chipped in with six points and five rebounds.

Skylar Walden led King’s Academy with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 5-8 Jr. Matazja Goins added 11 points including two three point baskets. Adit Koul recorded seven points and three rebounds. Brady Branam chipped in with six points on six of eight free throws, five rebounds, and two assists.

Webb School – 13,11,19,23,66
King’s Academy – 10,11,17,21,59

Webb School – (66) – Bacon 14, Gordon 6, Biriuk 26, McInturff 4, Lyles 0, Landers 10, Frazier 2, Young 4.
King’s Academy – (59) – Branam 6, Atchley 3, Koul 7, Young 8, Walden 22, Goins 11, Loveday 2.

Battle Ground Academy vs. Providence Christian Academy (Boys) (Division II Class A Championship)

Battle Ground Academy coach Trey Meyer syarted the following lineup: 6-2 Sr, Arnett Hayes, 6-3 Jr. Lawson Gillispie, 6-4 Sr. Dixon Adams, 5-9 Sr. Greyson Williams, and 5-10 Jr. Jake Harney. Providence Christian Academy coach Kerry Hammons countered with 6-10 Jr. Chris Washington, 6-6 Jr. Aiden Bolden, 6-11 Sr. Preston Wade, 6-1 Sr. Baylor Allen, and 6-2 Sr. Tryce Grensing.

Providence Christian Academy outscored Battle Ground Academy 28-19 in the final quarter to earn a 78-68 victory over the Wildcats. There were four lead changes and six ties in this game. Providence Christian Academy shot 56.8% from the field including seven of 10 from the three point line. The Lions connected on 29 of 33 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Battle Ground Academy turnovers. Battle Ground Academy shot 42.9% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on 21 of 24 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Providence Christian Academy turnovers.

Aiden Bolden led a balanced Providence Christian Academy scorrin attack with 20 points including 14 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Chris Washington added 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Tryce Grensing recorded 17 points including eight of eight free throws, and five rebounds. Baylor Allen recorded 10 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Preston Wade chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.

Arnett Hayes led Battle Ground Academy with 32 points including two three point baskets, 12 of 15 free throws, and two rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Elijah Fernandez added 10 points on five of five from the field. Greyson Williams recorded nine points including seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Dixon Adams chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and four steals,

Battle Ground Academy – 14,19,16,19,68
Providence Christian Academy – 22,7,21,28,78

Battle Ground Academy – (68) – Hayes 32, Gillispie 2, Adams 7, Williams 9, Harney 5, Fernandez 10, Thompson 3.
Providence Christian Academy – (78) – Washington 17, Bolden 20, Wade 8, Allen 10, Grensing 17, Joyner 4, Applegate 2.

Webb School of Knoxville vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Girls) (Division II Class AA Championship)

Webb School of Knoxville coach Greg Hernandez started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Harper Ladd, 6-8 Jr. Meeyah Green, 6-2 Fr. Kyndall Mays, 5-5 Fr. Zahnyah Rockett, and 5-7 Jr. Avery Green. Christ Presbyterian Academy coach Becky Legate countered with 5-10 Jr. Lily Morrow, 5-10 Sr. Mac Flowers, 6-0 So. Jane Ellis, 5-5 Sr. Julia Speedy, and 5-9 Jr. McMillan Sweeney.

Webb School of Knoxville defeater Christ Presbyterian Academy by the score of 61-47. There were three ties and three lead changes in this game. Webb School of Knoxville shot 45.2% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 21 Christ Presbyterian Academy turnovers. Christ Presbyterian Academy shot 44.4% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on 12 of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Webb School of Knoxville turnovers.

Zahnyah Rockett led Webb School of Knoxville with 20 points including eight of 11 free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Meeyah Green added 19 points including three three point baskets, six of 10 free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Kyndall Mays recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Jane Ellis led Christ Presbyterian Academy with 20 points including eight of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 So. Jayda Robinson added 16 points including four of four free throws and seven rebounds.

Webb School of Knoxville – 16,11,19,15,61
Christ Presbyterian Academy – 7,14,16,10,47

Webb School of Knoxville – (61) – Ladd 5, M. Green 19, Mays 12, Rockett 20, A. Green 0, Napier 3, Lee 2.
Christ Presbyterian Academy – (47) – Morrow 3, Flowers 2, Ellis 20, Speedy 0, Sweeney 0, Robinson 16, Brewer 3, Gregory 3.

Webb School of Knoxville vs. Briarcrest Christian (Boys) (Division II Class AA Championship)

Webb School of Knoxville coach Ricky Norris started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Cam Swearengen, 6-4 Jr. Wilson Luton, 6-7 Jr. Alex Leeth, 5-8 Sr. Jaylen Pompey, and 6-1 Jr. Owen Lentz. Briarcrest Christian coach John Harrington countered with 6-3 Jr. Daniel Towles, 6-3 Jr. Parker Pounds, 6-8 Jr. Fred Smith Jr., 5-11 So. JD Donaldson, and 6-2 Sr. Landon Rogers.

Webb Schhol of Knoxville defeated Briarcrest Christian by the score of 54-45. There were five ties and five lead changes in this game. Webb School of Knoxville shot 50% from the field including 11 of 22 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 11 Briarcrest Christian turnovers. Briarcrest Christian shot 54.3% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Saints connected on two of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Webb School opf Knoxville turnovers.

Owen Lentz led Webb School of Knoxville with 14 points on four three point baskets and three rebounds. Cam Swearengen added 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Alex Leeth recorded 10 points and two rebounds. 6-1 So. Huston Torres chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets. Jaylen Pompey recorded four points, five rebounds, and eight assists.

Fred Smith Jr. led Briarcrest Christian with 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Parker Pounds added 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Jr. Andrew Storey recorded six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Webb School of Knoxville – 21,9,6,18,54
Briarcrest Christian – 16,12,4,13,45

Webb School of Knoxville – (54) – Swearengen 11, Luton 4, Leeth 10, Pompey 4, Lentz 14, Young 2, Torres 9.
Briarcrest Christian – (45) – Towles 4, Pounds 11, Smith Jr. 17, Donaldson 0, Rogers 4, Storey 6, Wright 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the TSSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games. And all the other info pertaining to their athletic events.

 

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2025 IHSA (Illinois) State High School Girls Basketball Championships March 8, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 IHSA (Illinois) State Girls Basketball Finals
Cefcu Arena Doug Collins Illinois State University

Normal, IL
March 8, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Pecatonica vs. Carrollton (Class 1A Championship)

Pecatonica coach Don Rosenstiel started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Elaina Rager, 5-8 Fr. Ryleigh Alexander, 5-10 Sr. Payton Thomas, 5-5 Fr. Korah Noud, and 5-7 Sr.Kianna Degner. Carrollton coach Brian Madson countered with 5-9 Sr. Lauren Flowers, 5-9 Fr. Harper Darr, 5-11 Sr. Megan Camden, 5-6 Sr. Abby Flowers, and 5-7 So. Hayden McMurtrie.

Pecatonica defeated Carrollton by the score of 63-45. There were four ties and four lead changes in this game. Pecatonica shot 42.9% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Carrollton turnovers. Carrollton shot 35.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Hawks connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Pecatonica turnovers.

Elaina Rager led Pecatonica with 30 points including four three point baskets, eight of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Payton Thomas added 13 points including four of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Ryleigh Alexander recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Korah Noud chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Lauren Flowers led Carrollton with 18 points including eight of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Hayden McMurtrie added 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Harper Darr recorded four points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-9 Fr. Chloe McAdams came off the bench to record six points and two rebounds.

Pecatonica – 14,17,19,13,63
Carrollton – 10,16,10,9,45

Pecatonica – (63) – Rager 30, Alexander 11, Thomas 13, Noud 8, Degner 1.
Carrollton – (45) – L. Flowers 18, Darr 4, Camden 3, A. Flowers 2, McMurtrie 10, Eilerman 2, McAdams 6.

Nashville vs. Peoria (Notre Dame) (Class 2A Championship)

Nashville coach Dempsey Witte started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Samantha Brinkmann, 5-10 So. Makayla Gajewski, 5-0 So. Summer Brinkmann, 5-9 Sr. Avery Reeder, and 5-10 Jr. Emma Behrmann. Peoria (Notre Dame) coach Layne Langholf countered with 6-1 So. Cora Heinz, 6-0 Sr. Alli Stickelmaier, 6-2 Sr. Lexi Baer, 5-6 Sr. Julia Mingus, and 5-10 So. Emy Wardle.

Nashville defeated Peoria (Notre Dame) by the score of 55-29. Nashville shot 48.7% from the field including one of five from the three point line. The Hornets connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Notre Dame turnovers. Notre Dame shot 32.3% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Irish connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored four points off six Nashville turnovers.

Emma Behrmann led Nashville with 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Summer Brinkmann added 13 points including nine of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Samantha Brinkmann recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Avery Reeder chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and two assists. Makayla Gajewski added six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Julia Mingus led Notre Dame with 11 points including four of four free throws, and three assists. Lexi Baer added six points and two rebounds. Cora Heinz recorded six points and three rebounds.

Nashville – 13,10,14,18,55
Peoria (Notre Dame) – 11,2,9,7,29

Nashville – (55) – Sa. Brinkmann 12, Gajewski 6, Su. Brinkmann 13, Reeder 8, Behrmann 14, Stiegman 2.
Peoria (Notre Dame) – (29) – Heinz 6, Stickelmaier 0, Baer 6, Mingus 11, Wardle 3, Maloney 3.

Lombard (Montini) vs. Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) (Class 3A Championship)

Lombard (Montini) coach Shannon Spanos started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Natalie Gartlan, 5-9 Sr. Audrey Kinney, 5-9 Sr. Peyton Farrell, 5-7 Sr. Lily Spanos, and 5-8 Sr. Nikki Kerstein. Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep coach Cara Doyle countered with 5-9 Jr. Isabella Keberlein, 5-10 Sr. Maggie Helms, 6-1 Sr. Reganne Reardon, 5-3 Sr. Sally Kennedy, and 5-7 Sr. Maliyah Miller.

Montini defeated St. Ignatius by the score of 50-44. There were two ties and two lead changes in this game. Montini shot 42.9% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 St. Ignatius turnovers. St. Ignatius shot 39.5% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Wolfpack connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Montini turnovers.

Nikki Kerstein led Montini with 21 points including 12 of 13 free throws, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Peyton Farrell added 12 points including four of five free throws, and four rebounds. Natalie Gartlan recorded seven points.

Reganne Reardon led St. Ignatius with 20 points and nine rebounds. Isabella Keberlein added eight points and four rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Gabby Hinton recorded seven points, two assists, and two steals.

Lombard (Montini) – 15,10,15,10,50
Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) – 12,6,16,10,44

Lombard (Montini) – (50) – Gartlan 7, Kinney 4, Farrell 12, Spanos 4, Kerstein 21, Mellish 2.
Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep) – (44) – Keberlein 8, Helms 3, Reardon 20, Kennedy 4, Miller 2, Hinton 7.

Palatine (Fremd) vs. Chicago (Kenwood) (Class 4A Championship)

Palatine (Fremd) coach James Han started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Isabella Del Mar, 5-11 Jr. Greta Thompson, 6-0 Sr. Ella Todd, 5-9 Sr. Ellie Thompson, and 5-10 Sr. Na Tallia Urlacher. Chicago (Kenwood) coach Andre Lewis countered with 5-10 Sr, Icesis Thomas, 5-9 Sr. London Walker-George, 6-1 Sr. Diann Jackson, 5-7 Jr. Danielle Brooks, and 5-7 Sr. Ariella Henigan.

Kenwood defeated Fremd by the score of 65-44. Kenwood shot 34.9% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 19 of 31 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Fremd turnovers. Fremd shot 29.4% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored three points off eight Kenwood turnovers.

Danielle Brooks led Kenwood with 24 points including nine of 12 free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. London Walker-George added 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Ariella Henigan recorded 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Na Tallia Urlacher led Fremd with 16 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three steals. Ella Todd added 11 points including three of four free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Isabella Del Mar recorded seven points including five of eight free throws, and eight rebounds.

Palatine (Fremd) – 12,14,9,9,44
Chicago (Kenwood) – 9,19,11,26,65

Palatine (Fremd) – (44) – Del Mar 7, G. Thompson 5, E. Todd 11, E. Thompson 0, Urlacher 16, McMillan 2, G. Todd 3.
Chicago (Kenwood) – (65) – Thomas 4, Walker-George 19, Jackson 2, Brooks 24, Henigan 16.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.for all the other info pertaining to all their athletic events.

 

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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2025 Republic Bank Girls L.I.T. Championship January 30-31, February 1, 2025
Topic: Basketball

2025BBLITG

2025 Republic Bank Girls L.I.T. (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, & Championship)

                                Valley High School

Louisville, KY
January 30-31- February 1, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

January 30^th

Bethlehem vs. Central (Quarterfinal)

Brhtlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Loren Macy, 7-7 Sr. Tess Miles, 5-10 Sr. Caroline Mattingly, 5-1 Fr. Sophia Miles, and 5-4 So. Kaylee McElroy. ( 6-3 Sr. Leah Macy is out with an injury). Central coach Deshawn Pendleton countered with 6-0 Jr. Ciara Rudolph, 5-7 Sr. Christen Stone, 6-0 So. Tamari Oliver, 5-4 Sr. Kinnidi Russell, and 5-8 Fr. Ziya Velez-Smith.

Central outscored Bethlehem 22-12 in the third quarter on their way to a 53-46 victory. There were three lead changes and five ties in this game. Central shot 43.4% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Jackets connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 30.2% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on 37 rebounds, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Central turnovers.

Ziya Velez-Smith led Central with 24 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ciara Rudolph added seven points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kinnidi Russell recorded six points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Christrn Stone chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tamari Oliver recorded two points and 11 rebounds.

Tess Miles led Bethlehem with 24 points including three three point baskets, and eight rebounds. Kaylee McElroy added 12 points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Loren Macy recorded five points and five rebounds.

Bethlehem – 12,15,12,7,46
Central – 12,13,22,6,53

Bethlehem – (46) – Loren Macy 5, T. Miles 24, Mattingly 0, S. Miles 3, McElroy 12, Mouser 2.
Central – (53) – Rudolph 7, Stone 5, Oliver 2, Russell 6, Velez-Smith 24, Bond 5, Bell 4.

Danville Christian Academy vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Quarterfinal)

Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Amauri Blackford, 5-10 Jr. Grace Meyer, 6-5 Sr. Grace Mbugua, 5-3 Sr. Alaya Quisenberry, and 5-9 Jr. Paisley Metz. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 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.

Sacred Heart Academy raced out to a 24-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 77-49 victory over Danville Christian Academy. Sacred Heart Academy shot 44.6% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 15 of16 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 15 Danville Christian Academy turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 33.3% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warriors connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 20 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Brianna Wilkins added 14 points including four of four free throws, and five rebounds. 5-7 Fr. Tahri Ralston recorded 11 points including six of six free throws, and two rebounds. Morgan Frey chipped in with seven points and 11 rebounds. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan recorded six points, two rebounds, and 10 assists. 5-7 Fr. Riley Gilvin added six points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian Academy with 23 points including five of five free throws, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Alaya Quisenberry added 12 points including four of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.

Danville Christian Academy – 8,10,14,17,49
Sacred Heart Academy – 24,12,22,19,77

Danville Christian Academy – (49) – Blackford 3, Meyer 3, Mbugua 23, Quisenberry 12, Metz 3, Abrams 5.
Sacred Heart Academy (77) – Johnson 20, Wilkins 14, Frey 7, Jordan 6, Osting 4, Ralston 11, Gilvin 6, Smith 3, Wathen 2, Mabaya 2, DeCamillis 2.

January 31^st

George Rogers Clark vs. Butler (Quarterfinal)

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Annette Miller, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jaileen Green. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 5-8 Fr. Faith Mosely, Sr. Layla Barrett, 5-9 Sr. Makayla Alexander, 5-6 So. Amiya Civils, and 5-7 Jr. Keziah Renee.

George Rogers Clark defeated Butler by the score of 72-39. George Rogers Clark shot 41,8% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 32.4% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored four points off six GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led a balance dGeorge Rogers Clark scoring attack with 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-8 So. Kyleigh Stakelin added 10 points and six rebounds. 5-10 7^th Grade Eliyah Strode recorded 10 points and eight rebounds. Kennedy Stamper chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. Teigh Yeast added seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Annette Miller recorded seven points and three rebounds. 5-6 Fr. Kyleigh Chestnut added six points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Faith Mosely led Butler with 14 points including seven of seven free throws and two assists. Amiya Civils added nine points and four rebounds. Keziah Renee recorded seven points and eight rebounds.

George Rogers Clark – 18,22,18,14,72
Butler – 7.18.4.10,39

George Rogers Clark – (72) – Miller 7, Yeast 7, Byars 12, Stamper 9, Green 3, K. Chestnut 6, Settles 5, Stakelin 10, Maxwell 3, Strode 10.
Butler – (39) – Mosely 14, Barrett 4, Alexander 3, Civils 9, Renee 7, Elliott 2.

Highlands vs. Assumption (Quarterfinal)

Highlands coach Jaime Richey started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Kate Bucher, 5-9 Jr. Avery Barber, 6-3 Sr. Marissa Green, 5-2 Fr. Maren Orme, and 5-6 Jr. Kaylee Mills. Assumption coach Caryn Kovatch countered with 5-10 Jr. Ava Moore, 5-9 Jr. Ashlinn James, 5-10 Sr. Kyleigh Hall, 5-6 Fr. Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer, and 5-8 Sr. Bailee Duck.

Assumption raced out to a 17-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-28 victory over Highlands. Assumption shot 36.7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Rockets connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 23 Highlands turnovers. Highlands shot 25.6% from the field including two of 18 from beyond the arc. The Bluebirds connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored two points off 12 Assumption turnovers.

Ashlinn James led Assumption with 17 points, five rebounds, and five steals. 5-11 Fr. Kylie Moore added 10 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Kyleigh Hall recorded eight points and four rebounds. Ava Moore chipped in with seven points and two steals.

Marissa Green led Highlands with nine points and six rebounds. Maren Orme added seven points and two rebounds.

Highlands – 5,9,4,10,28
Assumption – 17,10,16,12,55

Highlands – (28) – Bucher 0, Barber 0, Green 9, Orme 7, Mills 3, G. Neufarth 2, I. Neufarth 2, Barlow 5.
Assumption – (55) – A. Moore 7, James 17, Hall 8, Bundrent-Palmer 2, Duck 5, Allen 2, Cummins 2, K. Moore 10, Ice 2.

February 1^st

Central vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Semifinal)

Central coach Deshawn Pendleton started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Ciara Rudolph, 5-7 Sr. Christen Stone, 6-0 So. Tamari Oliver, 5-4 Sr. Kinnidi Russell, and 5-8 Fr. Ziya Velez-Smith. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 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.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Central by the score of 71-40. Sacred Heart Academy shot 60.5% from the field including 11 of 18 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 19 Central turnovers. Central shot 35.9% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jackets connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Brianna Wilkins led Sacred Heart with 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 18 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, and four assists.

Ziya Velez-Smith led Central with 14 points including five of six free throws. And four assists. Ciara Rudolph added 13 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Tamari Oliver recorded eight points and five rebounds. Christen Stone chipped in with three points and six rebounds.

Central – 8,12,7,13,40
Sacred Heart Academy – 23,19,20,9,71

Central – (40) – Rudolph 13, Stone 3, Oliver 8, Russell 2, Velez-Smith 14.
Sacred Heart Academy – (71) – Johnson 18, Wilkins 18, Frey 1, Jordan 14, Osting 2, Carson 6, Ralston 4, Mabaya 4, DeCamillis 4.

George Rogers Clark vs. Assumption (Semifinal)

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Annette Miller, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jaileen Green. Assumption coach Caryn Kovatch countered with 5-10 Jr. Ava Moore, 5-9 Jr. Ashlinn James, 5-10 Sr. Kyleigh Hall, 5-6 Fr. Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer, and 5-8 Sr. Bailee Duck.

George Rogers Clark trailed 39-37 after three quarters bit outscored Assumption 21-13 in the final quarter to earn a 58-52 victory. There were nine lead changes and three ties in this game. George Rogers Clark shot 43.5% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Assumption turnovers. Assumption shot 42% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Rockets connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 18 GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 20 points including two three point baskets and 10 rebounds. Teigh Yeast added 14 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaileen Green recorded 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Kennedy Stamper chipped in with five points on five of six free throws and five rebounds.

Ashlinn James led Assumption with 18 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 5-7 Jr. Jada Allen added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Bailee Duck recorded eight points and four steals. Se’Rae Bundrent-Palmer chipped in with six points and two rebounds.

George Rogers Clark – 16,12,9,21,58
Assumption – 12,12,15,13,52

George Rogers Clark – (58) – Miller 0, Yeast 14, Byars 20, Stamper 5, Green 13, Stakelin 4, Maxwell 2.
Assumption – (52) – A. Moore 2, James 18, Hall 2, Bundrent-Palmer 6, Duck 8, K. Moore 4, Allen 12.

George Rogers Clark vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Championship)

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Annette Miller, 5-8 Jr. Teigh Yeast, 6-2 Sr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 So. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Sr. Jaileen Green. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 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.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated George Rogers Clark by the score of 68-42. Sacred Heart shot 51% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 GRC turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 29.2% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 12 of 23 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 19 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 18 points including six of six free throws, nine rebounds, and three assists. Brianna Wilkins added 17 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan recorded 10 points including four of four free throws, and two rebounds.

Teigh Yeast led George Rogers Clark with 10 points including four of six free throws and two rebounds. Kennedy Stamper added eight points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Ciara Byars recorded seven points and eight rebounds.

George Rogers Clark – 11.9,11,11,42
Sacred Heart Academy – 19.18.15.16,68

George Rogers Clark – (42) – Miller 2, Yeast 10, Byars 7, Stamper 8, Green 5, Cecil 1, Settles 1, Goodwin 3, Strode 5.
Sacred Heart Academy – (68) – Johnson 18, Wilkins 17, Frey 3, Jordan 10, Osting 4, Carson 6, Ralston 6, Wathen 2, Zutterman 2.

All Tournament Team

Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark), Teigh Yeast (George Rogers Clark), Brianna Wilkins (Sacred Heart Academy), Amirah “Tootie” Jordan (Sacred Heart Academy), Bunny Daugherty Miss Defense Award Kennedy Stamper (George Rogers Clark), Joyce Seymour Miss Offense Award ZaKiyah Johnson (Savred Heart Academy)

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.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

50th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Girls Championship March 1, 2025
Topic: Basketball

2025BBIHSAAG

50^th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Girls Basketball Championship
Presented by The Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
March 1, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

Lafayette Central Catholic (25-5) vs. Borden (23-5) Class 1A Championship

Lafayette Central Catholic coach Craig DeVault started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Carley Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Casey Schuessler, 5-10 Fr. Brooke Thompson, 5-4 Sr. Grace Bordenet, and 5-7 Sr. Maddy Bruce. Borden coach Matt Vick countered with 5-10 Jr. Emma Hart, 5-11 Jr. Ava Wheeler, 6-0 Jr. Riley Rarick, 5-5 Jr. AJ Mallad, and 5-7 Jr. McKenna Mullen.

Borden trailed 25-12 in the second quarter but finished the quarter on a 12-0 run to pull within one; 25-24 at halftime. Borden led off the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 35-25 lead in the third quarter on their way to a 49-40 victory over Lafayette Central Catholic. There were four lead changes in this game. Borden shot 39% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Braves connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Lafayette Central Catholic turnovers. Lafayette Central Catholic shot 32.5% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Borden turnovers.

Riley Rarick led Borden with 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Ava Wheeler added 13 points, nine rebounds, six assists, four steals, and three blocked shots. AJ Mallad recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals. 5-7 Fr. Saylor Schleicher chipped in with six pointsand two rebounds. Emma Hart recorded one point, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Grace Bordenet led Lafayette Central Catholic with 11 points including five of eight free throws, and five rebounds. Carley Barrett added nine points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and eight steals. Brooke Thompson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Maddy Bruce chipped in with six points and two steals. Casey Schuessler recorded six points including three of four free throws.

Lafayette Central Catholic – 17,8,7,8,40
Borden – 12,12,17,8,49

Lafayette Central Catholic – (40) – Barrett 9, Schuessler 6, Thompson 8, Bordenet 11, Bruce 6.
Borden – (49) – Hart 1, Wheeler 13, Rarick 16, Mallad 9, Mullen 4, Schleicher 6.

Rensselaer Central (26-3) vs. South Knox (28-2) Class 2A Championship

Reneaaelaer Central coach Wes Radtke started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Carly Drone, 5-10 So. Courtnry Mathew, 5-11 Sr. Taylor Van Meter, 5-9 Jr. Kamri Rowland, and 5-9 Jr. Brodie Radtke. South Knox coach Hollie Anson-Eaves countered with 5-9 Sr. Ella Bobe, 5-9 So. Ellie Burke, 6-0 Sr. Bren Hill, 5-7 So. Kendal Hill, and 5-8 So. Grace Detweiler.

South Knox defeated Rensselaer Central by the score of 55-33. South Knox shot 40.9% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Rensselaer Central turnovers. Rensselaer Central shot 25% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Bombers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 19 South Knox turnovers.

Kendal Hill led South Knox with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Bren Hill added 14 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Grace Detweiler recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ella Bobe chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Kamri Rowland led Rensselaer Central with 10 points and six rebounds. Courtney Mathew added eight points, five rebounds, and two steals. Carly Drone recorded seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Taylor Van Meter chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Rensselaer Central – 6,7,10,10,33
South Knox – 13,13,12,17,55

Rensselaer Central – (33) – Drone 7, Mathew 8, Van Meter 6, Rowland 10, Radtke 2.
Soth Knox – (55) – Bobe 6, Burke 2, B. Hill 14, K. Hill 18, Detweiler 12, Thomas 3.

Norwell (23-6) vs. Greensburg (27-1) Class 3A Championship

Norwell coach Eric Thornton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Vanessa Rosswurm, 5-9 Jr. Macie Saalfrank, 5-11 So. Alivia Green, 5-7 Jr. Addison Norris, and 5-8 Jr. Jada Dale. Greensburg coach Jason Simpson countered with 5-10 So. Claire Larrison, 5-9 Jr. Aly Powers, 6-1 Sr. Leah West, 5-3 Sr. Emma McQueen, and 5-8 Sr. Mylie Wilkison.

The score was tied 24-24 at halftime but Norwell pulled away in the second half to earn a 53-44 victory. There were three lead changes and nine ties in this game. Norwell shot 32.2% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Greensburg turnovers. Greensburg shot 31.1% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Pirates connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Norwell turnovers.

Vanessa Rosswurm led Norwell with 17 points including five of five free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Addison Norris added 16 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, four steals, and four blocked shots. Macie Saalfrank recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Leah West added Greensburg with 17 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and four blocked shots. Claire Larrison added 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Mylie Wilkison recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.

Norwell – 13,11,15,14,53
Greensburg – 11,13,9,11,44

Norwell – (53) – Rosswurm 17, Saalfrank 13, Green 0, Norris 16, Dale 3, Waldman 4.
Greensburg – (44) – Larrison 13, Powers 2, West 17, McQueen 0, Wilkison 9, Harmon 3.

Warsaw Community (26-2) vs. Lawrence North (19-8) Class 4A Championship

Warsaw Community coach Lenny Krebs started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Brooke Zartman, 5-8 Jr. Joslyn Bricker, 6-0 Sr. Brooke Winchester, 5-6 Sr. Braylie Chastain, and 5-7 Jr. Alexis Neely. Lawrence North coach Stephen Thomas countered with 5-10 Jr. Naja Winston, 5-9 Jr. Kalea Bentley, 6-1 Sr. Jamaya Thomas, 5-7 Sr. Kya Hurt, and 5-8 Jr. Ke’Adriah Butler.

Lawrence North defeated Warsaw Community by the score of 65-59. Lawrence North shot 41.4% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Warsaw Community turnovers. Warsaw Community shot 37.5% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Warsaw Community turnovers.

Ke’Adriah Butler led Lawrence North with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jamaya Thomas added 14 points and two rebounds. Kalea Bentley recorded 12 points including four of five free throws and two assists. Naja Winston chipped in with nine points, 14 rebounds, and five steals. Kya Hurt added five points and seven assists.

Brooke Winchester led Warsaw Community with 20 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 13 rebounds, two steals, and two blocked shots. Joslyn Bricker added 13 points including seven of nine free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Brooke Zartman recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Alexis Neely chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. 5-9 Sr. Abbey Peterson recorded five points and two rebounds.

Warsaw Community – 19,8,10,22,59
Lawrence North – 16,19,17,13,65

Warsaw Community – (59) – Zartman 12, Bricker 13, Winchester 20, Chastain 3, Neely 6, Peterson 5.
Lawrence North – (65) – Winston 9, Bentley 12, Thomas 14, Hurt 5, Butler 20, Roberts 3, Teague 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSAA 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.