GHC(G)
Gateway Holiday Classic (Girls)
Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KY
December 28-30, 2009
©2010 Ron Harrison
December 28th
Rockcastle County (7-2) vs. Scott County (5-3)
Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Jackie Alexander, 5-5 Jr. Angie Lawrence, 6-2 Jr. Sara Hammond, 5-3 Jr. Ella McQueary, and 5-6 Jr. Kristin Abney. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 8th grader Tereka Guyn, 5-11 Sr. Madisen Webb, 5-9 Jr. Alex McKenzie, 5-5 8th grader Audriana Christopher, and 5-10 Jr. Kristen Stainback.
Rockcastle County outscored Scott County 20-10 in the final quarter in a 66-52 victory. Scott County trailed 36-35 at halftime but only managed to shoot 28.6% from the field in the second half.
Rockcastle County shot 50.9% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 40% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Rockcastle County turnovers.
Angie Lawrence led Rockcastle County with 17 points. Kristin Abney added 14 points including two three point baskets. Jackie Alexander chipped in with 12 points and six rebounds. Sara Hammond recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.
Alex McKenzie led Scott County with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Kristen Stainback added 14 points. Madisen Webb recorded six points, five rebounds, and eight assists.
|
Rockcastle County |
14 |
22 |
10 |
20 |
- |
66 |
|
Scott County |
21 |
14 |
7 |
10 |
- |
52 |
Rockcastle County (66) – Alexander 12, Lawrence 17, Hammond 10, McQueary 0, Abney 14, Arvin 4, Burton 1, Hunter 8.
Scott County (52) – Guyn 5, Webb 6, McKenzie 15, Christopher 2, Stainback 14, Conrad 6, Clay 4.
Sheldon Clark (5-1) vs. Montgomery County (4-4)
Sheldon Clark coach Darrin Rice started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Katelyn Newsome, 5-8 Jr. Jordyn Harless, 5-11 Fr. Kandace Porter, 5-3 Sr. Brittany Marcum, and 5-7 Jr. Carla Booth. Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson countered with 5-11 Fr. Macie Spence, 5-8 Fr. Olivia Colliver, 6-3 Sr. Mary Jehlik, 5-6 Sr. Tori Cincotta, and 5-6 Sr. Jenny Lausti.
Sheldon Clark held a 41-30 advantage in rebounding and enjoyed a 14-6 margin in second chance points over their taller opponents in a 57-49 victory over Montgomery County. The score was tied 31-31 at halftime but Montgomery County went cold from the field in the second half and was outscored 26-18 after the intermission.
Sheldon Clark shot 35% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Cards connected on 12 of 17 free throws and scored 14 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 36.4% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 14 of 17 free throws and scored 11 points off eight Sheldon Clark turnovers.
Carla Booth led Sheldon Clark with 28 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Candance Porter added 10 points and eight rebounds.
Mary Jehlik led Montgomery County with 13 points and eight rebounds. Macie Spence added nine points and seven rebounds.
|
Sheldon Clark |
13 |
18 |
17 |
9 |
- |
57 |
|
Montgomery County |
16 |
15 |
8 |
10 |
- |
49 |
Sheldon Clark (57) – Newsome 9, Harless 6, Porter 10, Marcum 0, Booth 28, Burkett 2, Moore 2.
Montgomer County (49) – Spence 9, Colliver 6, Jehlik 13, Cincotta 8, Lausti 8, Lockett 2, Taul 3.
Casey County (6-3) vs. Franklin County (8-2)
Casey County coach Randy Salyers started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Nicole Coffman, 5-8 Jr. B.J. Hogue, 5-11 So. Megan Pittman, 5-6 Fr. Jasmine Johnson, and 5-6 Sr. Amanda Johnson. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 So. Ashli Mayes, 5-11 Jr. Chelsea Rivers, 5-10 Sr. Chelsea Craig, 5-6 Jr. Lacinda Hack, and 5-11 Sr. Andrea Howard.
Franklin County outscored Casey County 22-10 in the second quarter in a 53-45 victory. Franklin County shot 47.6% from the field including two of three from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Casey County turnovers. Casey County shot 47.5% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rebels connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Franklin County turnovers.
Ashli Mayes led Franklin County with 22 points. Chelsea Craig and Andrea Howard added 11 and nine points respectively.
Megan Pittman led Casey County with 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Jasmine Johnson added 12 points including two three point baskets. Nicole Coffman chipped in with 10 points.
|
Casey County |
10 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
- |
45 |
|
Franklin County |
12 |
22 |
7 |
12 |
- |
53 |
Casey County (45) – Coffman 10, Hogue 2, Pittman 16, J. Johnson 12, A. Johnson 0, Wesley 2, Douglas 3.
Franklin County (53) – Mayes 22, Rivers 0, Craig 11, Hack 2, Howard 9, Mello 4, Timmons 3, Brown 2.
Boone County (7-2) vs. North Hardin (5-5)
Boone County coach Nell Fookes started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Sydney Moss, 5-7 Jr. Annie Browning, 5-9 Sr. Joscelyn Davis, 5-7 Sr. Cortney Sellers, and 5-2 Sr. Heather Sandlin. North Hardin coach James Slaven countered with 5-8 Fr. Chanel Roberts, 5-9 Sr. Michelle Mosley, 5-4 So. Brianna Woodson, 5-4 8th grader Kiera Jones, and 5-3 Sr. Lexi Taft.
Boone County held a 14-2 advantage in second chance points in a 68-49 victory over North Hardin. Boone County shot 48.4% from the field including two of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Rebels connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 North Hardin turnovers. North Hardin shot 40.5% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Trojans connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Boone County turnovers.
Sydney Moss led Boone County with 29 points and nine rebounds. Moss was 14 of 19 from the field and one of two from the free throw line. Heather Sandlin recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and dished out 10 assists.
Lexi Taft led North Hardin with 17 points including three three point baskets. Chanel Roberts added 12 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.
|
Boone County |
16 |
14 |
18 |
20 |
- |
68 |
|
North Hardin |
16 |
11 |
7 |
15 |
- |
49 |
Boone County (68) – Moss 29, Browning 8, Davis 6, Sellers 0, Sandlin 11, Shrout 6, Nash 4, Switzer 2, Spicer 2.
North Hardin (49) – Roberts 12, Mosley 0, Woodson 7, Jones 5, L. Taft 17, Spencer 2, Chatman 4, D. Taft 2.
December 29th
Consolation Bracket
Montgomery County (4-5) vs. Scott County (5-4)
Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Macie Spence, 5-8 Fr. Olivia Colliver, 6-3 Sr. Mary Jehlik, 5-6 Sr. Tori Cincotta, and 5-6 Sr. Jenny Lausti. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 8th grader Tereka Guyn, 5-11 Sr. Madisen Webb, 5-9 Jr. Alex McKenzie, 5-5 8th grader Audriana Christopher, and 5-10 Jr. Kristen Stainback.
The score was tied 25-25 at halftime but Scott County outscored Montgomery County 21-10 in the third quarter on their way to a 67-51 victory. Scott County held a decisive 16-4 advantage in second chance points.
Scott County shot 44.8% from the field including zero of two from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Montgomery turnovers. Montgomery County shot 36.4% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 17 Scott County turnovers.
Kristen Stainback led Scott County with 20 points and eight rebounds. Madisen Webb also recorded 20 points. Alex McKenzie recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Olivia Colliver led Montgomery County with 16 points. Mary Jehlik added 11 points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots. Macie Spence pulled down nine rebounds.
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Montgomery County |
11 |
14 |
10 |
16 |
- |
51 |
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Scott County |
10 |
15 |
21 |
21 |
- |
67 |
Montgomery County (51) – Spence 4, Colliver 16, Jehlik 11, Cincotta 6, Lausti 5, Taul 6, Lockett 3.
Scott County (67) – Guyn 6, Webb 20, McKenzie 11, Christopher 0, Stainback 20, Jackson 4, Logsdon 4, Huellemeir 2.
North Hardin (5-6) vs. Casey County (6-4)
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North Hardin coach James Slaven started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Chanel Roberts, 5-11 Sr. Destiny Bramblett, 5-4 So. Brianna Woodson, 5-4 8th grader Kiera Jones, and 5-3 Sr. Lexi Taft. Casey County coach Randy Salyers countered with 5-8 Jr. Nicole Coffman, 5-8 Jr. B.J. Hogue, 5-11 So. Megan Pittman, 5-6 Fr. Jasmine Johnson, and 5-6 Sr. Amanda Johnson.
Casey County defeated North Hardin b y a score of 51-44. Casey County shot 40% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Rebels connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 North Hardin turnovers. North Hardin shot 32.6% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Trojans connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Casey County turnovers.
Megan Pittman led Casey County with 26 points and seven rebounds. Jasmine Johnson added 12 points and six rebounds.
Destiny Bramblett led North Hardin with 13 points. Chanel Roberts added 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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North Hardin |
16 |
9 |
8 |
11 |
- |
44 |
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Casey County |
11 |
13 |
10 |
17 |
- |
51 |
North Hardin (44) – Roberts 11, Bramblett 13, Woodson 1, Jones 9, L. Taft 8, Chatman 2.
Casey County (51) – Coffman 2, Hogue 0, Pittman 26, J. Johnson 12, A. Johnson 6, Miller 3, Terry 2.
Tournament Bracket
Sheldon Clark (6-1) vs. Rockcastle County (8-2) (Semifinal)
Sheldon Clark coach Darrin Rice started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Katelyn Newsome, 5-8 Jr. Jordyn Harless, 5-11 Fr. Kandace Porter, 5-3 Sr. Brittany Marcum, and 5-7 Jr. Carla Booth. Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble countered with 5-10 Sr. Jackie Alexander, 5-5 Jr. Angie Lawrence, 6-2 Jr. Sara Hammond, 5-3 Jr. Ella McQueary, and 5-6 Jr. Kristin Abney.
Rockcastle County defeated Sheldon Clark by a score of 61-50. Rockcastle County County shot 50% from the field including zero of five from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Sheldon Clark turnovers. Sheldon Clark shot 37.5% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cards connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Rockcastle County turnovers.
Sara Hammond led Rockcastle County with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocked shots. Angie Lawrence, Kristin Abney, and Jackie Alexander added 11, 10, and 10 points respectively. Abney was 10 of 10 from the free throw line.
Carla Booth led Sheldon Clark with 17 points. 5-8 Sr. Brittany Moore added 15 points.
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Sheldon Clark |
9 |
9 |
15 |
17 |
- |
50 |
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Rockcastle County |
12 |
10 |
18 |
21 |
- |
61 |
Sheldon Clark (50) – Newsome 4, Harless 3, Porter 4, Marcum 3, Booth 17, Moore 15, Burkett 4.
Rockcastle County (61) – Alexander 10, Lawrence 11, Hammond 20, McQueary 2, Abney 10, Arvin 2, Burton 2, Hunter 4.
Boone County (8-2) vs. Franklin County (9-2) (Semifinal)
Boone County coach Nell Fookes started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Sydney Moss, 5-7 Jr. Annie Browning, 5-9 Sr. Joscelyn Davis, 5-7 Sr. Cortney Sellers, and 5-2 Sr. Heather Sandlin. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with with 5-10 So. Ashli Mayes, 5-11 Jr. Chelsea Rivers, 5-10 Sr. Chelsea Craig, 5-6 Jr. Lacinda Hack, and 5-11 Sr. Andrea Howard.
Boone County outscored Franklin County 16-5 in the final quarter to pull away for a 52-36 victory. Boone County shot 46.7% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Rebels connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 29.7% from the field including three of six from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Boone County turnovers.
Sydney Moss led Boone County with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Moss was 11 of 15 from the field and two of three from the free throw line. Heather Sandlin added nine points.
Chelsea Craig led Franklin County with nine points and six rebounds. Ashli Mayes added seven points. Andrea Howard recorded six points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
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Boone County |
6 |
14 |
16 |
16 |
- |
52 |
|
Franklin County |
10 |
11 |
10 |
5 |
- |
36 |
Boone County (52) Moss 24, Browning 6, Davis 1, Sellers 0, Sandlin 9, Shrout 8, Switzer 4.
Franklin County (36) – Rivers 6, Mayes 7, Craig 9, Hack 4, Howard 6, White 1, Brown 1, Mello 2.
December 30th
Consolation Bracket
North Hardin (5-7) vs. Montgomery County (4-6)
North Hardin coach James Slaven started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Chanel Roberts, 5-11 Sr. Destiny Bramblett, 5-4 So. Brianna Woodson, 5-4 8th grader Kiera Jones, and 5-3 Sr. Lexi Taft. Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson countered with 5-11 Fr. Macie Spence, 5-8 Fr. Olivia Colliver, 6-3 Sr. Mary Jehlik, 5-6 Sr. Tori Cincotta, and 5-6 Sr. Jenny Lausti.
Montgomery County eked out a 42-41 victory over North Hardin. Montgomery County shot 38.8% from the field including one of 13 from the three point line. The Indians connected on three of 10 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 21 North Hardin turnovers. North Hardin shot 30% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Trojans connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 21 Montgomery County turnovers.
Mary Jehlik led Montgomery County with 14 points and 13 rebounds. 5-7 So. Destiney Taul added nine points.
Lexi Taft and Kiera Jones led North hardin with eight points each.
|
North Hardin |
9 |
14 |
10 |
8 |
- |
41 |
|
Montgomery County |
9 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
- |
42 |
North Hardin (41) – Roberts 7, Bramblett 7, Woodson 3, Jones 8, Taft 8, Mosley 4, Spencer 4.
Montgomery County (42) – Spence 2, Colliver 8, Jehlik 14, Cincotta 4, Lausti 5, Taul 9.
Casey County (7-4) vs. Scott County (6-4) 5th Place
Casey County coach Randy Salyers started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Nicole Coffman, 5-8 Jr. B.J. Hogue, 5-11 So. Megan Pittman, 5-6 Fr. Jasmine Johnson, and 5-6 Sr. Amanda Johnson, Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 8th grader Tereka Guyn, 5-11 Sr. Madisen Webb, 5-9 Jr. Alex McKenzie, 5-5 8th grader Audriana Christopher, and 5-10 Jr. Kristen Stainback.
Scott County scored 28 points off 18 Casey County turnovers in a 65-54 victory. Scott County shot 44.2% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 16 of 25 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds. Casey County shot 39.1% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The lady Rebels connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored four points off 11 Scott County turnovers.
Madisen Webb led Scott County with 24 points including two three point baskets and dished out six assists. Alex McKenzie added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kristen Stainback chipped in with 15 points.
Megan Pittman led Casey County with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jasmine Johnson and Nicole Coffman added 12 and 11 points respectively.
|
Casey County |
13 |
12 |
13 |
16 |
- |
54 |
|
Scott County |
15 |
19 |
19 |
12 |
- |
65 |
Casey County (54) – Coffman 11, Hogue 5, Pittman 21, J. Johnson 12, A. Johnson 2, Wesley 2, Douglas 1.
Scott County (65) – Guyn 0, Webb 24, McKenzie 17, Christopher 0, Stainback 15, Clay 4, Logsdon 5.
Franklin County (9-3) vs. Sheldon Clark (6-2) 3rd Place
Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Ashli Mayes, 5-11 Jr. Chelsea Rivers, 5-10 Sr. Chelsea Craig, 5-2 Fr. Brittany Mello, and 5-11 Sr. Andrea Howard. Sheldon Clark coach Darrin Rice countered with 5-8 Fr. Katelyn Newsome, 5-8 Jr. Jordyn Harless, 5-11 Fr. Kandace Porter, 5-3 Sr. Brittany Marcum, and 5-7 Jr. Carla Booth.
Franklin County outscored Sheldon Clark 19-8 in the second quarter on their way to a 55-44 victory. Franklin County shot 31.6% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 25 Sheldon Clark turnovers. Sheldon Clark shot 34.8% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cards connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 26 Franklin County turnovers.
Ashli Mayes led Franklin County with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and five steals. Andrea Howard added 13 points and seven rebounds. Chelsea Craig chipped in with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Carla Booth led Sheldon Clark with 12 points. 5-8 Sr. Brittany Moore added 11 points. Kandace Porter recorded six points, 12 rebounds, and five blocked shots.
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Franklin County |
4 |
19 |
15 |
17 |
- |
55 |
|
Sheldon Clark |
6 |
8 |
12 |
18 |
- |
44 |
Franklin County (55) Mayes 15, Rivers 7, Craig 11, Mello 3, Howard 13, White 1, Hack 2, Brown 1, Timmons 2.
Sheldon Clark (44) – Newsome 6, Harless 4, Porter 6, Marcum 2, Booth 12, Hatfield 1, Moore 11, Burkett 2.
Tournament Bracket
Boone County (9-2) vs. Rockcastle County (9-2) Championship
Boone County coach Nell Fookes started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Sydney Moss, 5-7 Jr. Annie Browning, 5-9 Sr. Joscelyn Davis, 5-7 Sr. Cortney Sellers, and 5-2 Sr. Heather Sandlin. Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble countered with 5-10 Sr. Jackie Alexander, 5-5 Jr. Angie Lawrence, 6-2 Jr. Sara Hammond, 5-3 Jr. Ella McQueary, and 5-6 Jr. Kristin Abney.
Rockcastle County shot 51.5% from the field in a 64-53 victory over Boone County. Rockcastle County was three of seven from the three point line and connected on 27 of 39 from the free throw line. The Lady Rockets held a 27-6 advantage in free throw points, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Boone County turnovers. Boone County shot 37.9% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rebels connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Rockcastle County turnovers.
Angie Lawrence led Rockcastle County with 24 points. Jackie Alexander added 19 points including three three point baskets and pulled down eight rebounds. Sara Hammond recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and blocked four shots.
Sydney Moss led Boone County with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Moss was 12 of 19 from the field and three of four from the free throw line. Heather Sandlin added 14 points including two three point baskets.
|
Boone County |
8 |
7 |
17 |
21 |
- |
53 |
|
Rockcastle County |
10 |
13 |
14 |
27 |
- |
64 |
Boone County (53) – Moss 27, Browning 2, Davis 4, Sellers 0, Sandlin 14, Shrout 5, Switzer 1.
Rockcastle County (64) – Alexander 19, Lawrence 24, Hammond 14, McQueary 0, Abney 5, Hunter 2.
All Tournament Team
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Ashli Mayes |
Franklin County |
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Megan Pittman |
Casey County |
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Carla Booth |
Sheldon Clark |
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Alex McKenzie |
Scott County |
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Sydney Moss |
Boone County |
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Heather Sandlin |
Boone County |
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Annie Browning |
Boone County |
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Sara Hammond |
Rockcastle County |
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Angie Lawrence |
Rockcastle County |
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Jackie Alexander |
Rockcastle County |
Acknowledgements
Congratulations to Rockcastle County for capturing the championship and to the organizers for putting together an excellent event. Also a note of appreciation to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games. Also, the Gateway Holiday Classic website was very well done and very informative.
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 http://www.kyprephoops.com.