Topic: Basketball
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Nicholas County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 12, 2025
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Nicholas County coach Spencer Morris started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Braxton Martin, 6-5 Sr. Preston Blake, 6-6 Sr. Caiden Smith, 5-10 So. Peyton Hatton, and 6-0 8th Grade Ty Simons. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-1 Sr. Kaleb Pridemore, 6-0 Fr, Chase Bentley, 6-4 So. Dawson Farmer, 6-0 So. Jacob Lycan, and 6-1 So. Caleb Marshall.
Lexington Christian Academy defeated Nicholas County by the score of 83-63. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Lexington Christian Academy shot 41.5% from the field including 14 of 32 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Nicholas County turnovers. Nicholas County shot 42% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Blue Jackets connected on 20 of 29 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine LCA turnovers.
Caleb Marshall led LCA with 37 points including eight three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Jacob Lycan added 13 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds. Dawson Farmer recorded 17 points including four of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Kaleb Pridemore chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.
Peyton Hatton led Nicholas County with 22 points including four of five free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Braxton Martin added 17 points including nine of 12 free throws and two rebounds. Caiden Smith recorded nine points including five of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Preston Blake chipped in with six rebounds and 11 rebounds.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Nicholas County | 20 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 63 |
Lexington Christian Academy | 26 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 83 |
Nicholas County | (63) | - | Martin 17, Blake 6, Smith 9, Hatton 22, Simons 4, True 5. |
Lexington Christian Academy | (83) | - | Pridemore 9, Bentley 4, Farmer 17, Lycan 13, Marshall 37, Kidd 3. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.
Updated: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 6:50 PM EST
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