201343DTOUR
43rd District Tournament
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 18-22, 2013
©2013 by Ron Harrison
February 18th
Lexington Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)
Lexington Catholic coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Rachel Blake, 5-8 Sr. Octavia Wilson, 5-9 So. Caroline Lynch, 5-4 Sr. Sara Cawood, and 5-4 So. Bailey Browning. Lexington Christian Academy coach Jason Seamands countered with 6-0 So. Savannah Compton, 5-7 Sr. Kristin Rinehart, 6-1 Jr. Holly Huellemeier, 5-4 8th grade Carah Burdette, and 5-7 Jr. Katelin Bundy.
Lexington Christian Academy attempted to slow down the tempo of the game but could not find the basket shooting 7.14% (1-14) from the field in the first half as they trailed 14-5 at halftime. Lexington Catholic won the game by a score of 33-21. Lexington Catholic shot 34.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on eight of 10 from the free throw line, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven LCA turnovers. LCA shot 14.3% (5-35) from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Octavia Wilson led Lexington Catholic with 17 points including three three point baskets, and seven rebounds. 5-5 Jr. Suzanne Miller and Caroline Lynch added six points each. Rachel Blake pulled down six rebounds.
Kristin Rinehart led Lexington Christian Academy with eight points. Savannah Compton added three points and nine rebounds.
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Lexington Catholic |
9 |
5 |
10 |
9 |
33 |
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Lexington Christian |
2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
21 |
Lexington Catholic (33) – Blake 2, Wilson 17, Lynch 6, Cawood 0, Browning 2, Miller 6.
Lexington Christian (21) – Compton 3, Rinehart 8, Huellemeier 2, Burdette 3, Bundy 2, Brooks 3.
Tates Creek vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)
Tates Creek coach Wayne Breeden started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Ian Davis, 6-1 Sr. Vincent Mattox, 6-5 So. Jordan Fucci, 5-11 So. Desmond Duke, and 5-11 Sr. Landon Love. Lexington Christian Academy coach Brad Carter countered with 6-5 So. Matt Rose, 6-3 So. Benton Nighbert, 6-5 Jr. Michael Young, 5-9 So. Drew Schacht, and 5-10 Sr. Tyler Harville.
Lexington Christian Academy, led by senior guard Tyler Harville made the plays down the stretch to earn a 53-49 decision over Tates Creek. LCA shot 52.9% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored three points off six Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 40.4% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Commodores connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight LCA turnovers.
Tyler Harville led LCA with 21 points including four three point baskets. Matt Rose added 12 points and eight rebounds. 6-4 Sr. Jon Lannertone and 6-0 Jr. Cody Kalinowski each recorded eight points.
Vincent Mattox led Tates Creek with 20 points. Desmond Duke added 10 points. Jordan Fucci recorded nine points and nine rebounds.
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Tates Creek |
14 |
14 |
8 |
13 |
49 |
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Lexington Christian |
13 |
18 |
9 |
13 |
53 |
Tates Creek (49) – I. Davis 4, Mattox 20, Fucci 9, Duke 10, Love 6.
Lexington Christian (53) – Rose 12, Nighbert 0, Young 2, Schacht 0, Harville 21, Stein 2, Kalinowski 8, Lannertone 8.
February 19th
Tates Creek vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)
Tates Creek coach Tina Winn started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Haley Blackburn, 5-8 Sr. Dominique Etling-Turner, 5-9 Sr. Katie Pippen, 5-5 Sr. Lexi Whaley, and 5-6 Sr. Oney Harrison. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Sarah Bridenbaugh countered with 5-10 Sr. LaKeena Parks, 5-8 Sr. Lexus Edwards, 6-2 Jr. Brooke Todd, 5-4 Jr. Shakeema Jackson, and 5-4 Sr. Jordin Fender.
Paul L. Dunbar advanced in the tournament with a 78-63 victory over Tates Creek tonight. Dunbar led 33-22 at halftime but Tates Creek rallied to pull within four; 37-33. Dunbar’s LaKeena Parks went to work in the paint scoring 12 points in the quarter to give Dunbar a little breathing room. Dunbar shot 43.4% from the field including one of nine from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 37.1% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers.
LaKeena Parks led Dunbar with 24 points and eight rebounds. Lexus Edwards added 20 points and six rebounds. Brooke Todd recorded 15 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Jordin Fender chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Katie Pippen led Tates Creek with 22 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Oney Harrison added 21 points and six rebounds. Dominique Etling-Turner chipped in with 13 points and five rebounds. Lexi Whaley pulled down six rebounds and dished out six assists.
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Tates Creek |
13 |
9 |
21 |
20 |
63 |
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Paul Dunbar |
16 |
17 |
18 |
27 |
78 |
Tates Creek (63) – Blackburn 0, Etling-Turner 13, Pippen 22, Whaley 1, Harrison 21, Evans 6.
Paul Dunbar (78) – Parks 24, Edwards 20, Todd 15, Jackson 8, Fender 11.
Lafayette vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)
Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Nick Trisko, 6-4 Sr. Aaron Evans, 6-9 Jr. Jackson Davis, 6-2 Jr. Lance Blakely, and 6-3 Sr. Tranard Chester. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-5 Sr. E.J. Floreal, 6-2 Sr. William Gary, 6-7 Sr. Taylor King, 5-10 Sr. Mike Smith, and 6-0 Jr. Donnie Lewis.
Mike Smith came out on fire in the first half scoring 20 points including four three point baskets to lead Dunbar to a 42-31 halftime lead on their way to an 83-66 victory over Lafayette. Dunbar shot 50.9% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 21 of 34 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 38.8% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on 26 of 40 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers.
Mike Smith led Dunbar with 29 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals. William Gary added 13 points and six rebounds. E.J. Floreal chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds. 6-5 Sr. Eric Trigg recorded eight points and 10 rebounds.
Jackson Davis led Lafayette with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tranard Chester added 12 points.
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Lafayette |
17 |
14 |
14 |
21 |
66 |
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Paul Dunbar |
17 |
25 |
21 |
20 |
83 |
Lafayette (66) – Trisko 5, Evans 3, Davis 29, Blakely 1, Chester 12, Robinson 5, Jackson 6, Whiting 1, Sweat-Washington 4.
Paul Dunbar (83) – Floreal 12, Gary 13, King 2, Smith 29, Lewis 5, Adu Peasah 2, Black 6, Davis 4, McHugh 2, Trigg 8.
February 20th
Lexington Catholic vs. Lafayette (Girls)
Lexington Catholic coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Rachel Blake, 5-8 Sr. Octavia Wilson, 5-9 So. Caroline Lynch, 5-4 Sr. Sara Cawood, and 5-4 So. Bailey Browning. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 6-0 Jr. Sarah Cooley, 5-11 So. Dee Givens, 6-4 So. Ashanti Thomas, 5-6 Jr. Megumi Nagahiro, and 5-6 Jr. Ken’yale Demus.
Lexington Catholic came in as an underdog but battled Lafayette down to the wire before dropping a 54-48 decision to the Lady Generals. Lexington Catholic trailed 28-17 in the second quarter but actually cut the deficit to three;51-48 with 27 seconds left on the clock. Lafayette shot 42.9% from the field including four of six from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 28.1% from the field including seven of 28 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.
Sarah Cooley continues her habit of collecting double-doubles as she led Lafayette with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Ken’yale Demus added 10 points including two three point baskets. Dee Givens chips in with nine points, five rebounds, and three steals. Ashanti Thomas recorded eight points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. 5-9 8th grade Kiara Pankins added seven points and three blocked shots.
Octavia Wilson ends a stellar career at Lexington Catholic with 24 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Rachel Blake added 11 points and seven rebounds. Bailey Browning chipped in with six points and six assists.
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Lexington Catholic |
15 |
9 |
9 |
15 |
48 |
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Lafayette |
17 |
15 |
8 |
14 |
54 |
Lexington Catholic (48) – Blake 11, Wilson 24, Lynch 2, Cawood 0, Browning 6, Miller 5.
Lafayette (54) – Cooley 15, Givens 9, Thomas 8, Nagahiro 5, K. Demus 10, Pankins 7.
Lexington Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)
Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Tanner Johnson, 6-3 So. Reese Ryan. 6-9 Sr. Jack Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Dillon Avare, and 6-2 So. Jarod Griffin. Lexington Christian Academy coach Brad Carter countered with 6-5 So. Matt Rose, 6-3 So. Benton Nighbert, 6-5 Jr. Michael Young, 5-9 So. Drew Schacht, and 5-10 Sr. Tyler Harville.
Lexington Catholic defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 56-42. Lexington Christian Academy cut the deficit to five; 42-37 with 4:33 left in the game when Lexington Catholic missed a long three point attempt but the rebound bounced into the hands of a LexCath player and Tanner Johnson connected on a three point basket to give Lexington Catholic a 45-37 lead which they never relinquished. Lexington Catholic shot 43.2% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 32.7% from the field including 10 of 26 from beyond the arc. The Eagles did not attempt a free throw, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored three points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Jack Whitman led Lexington Catholic with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jarod Griffin added 12 points. Tanner Johnson chipped in with 10 points.
Tyler Harville led LCA with 12 points on four three point baskets. Matt Rose added nine points and eight rebounds. Benton Nighbert also scored nine points on three three point baskets. 6-4 Sr. Jon Lannertone recorded seven points and eight rebounds.
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Lexington Catholic |
12 |
17 |
9 |
18 |
56 |
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Lexington Christian |
8 |
11 |
9 |
14 |
42 |
Lexington Catholic (56) – Johnson 10, Ryan 4, Whitman 22, Avare 8, Griffin 12.
Lexington Christian (42) – Rose 9, Nighbert 9, Young 0, Schacht 3, Harville 12, Lannertone 7, Kalinowski 2.
February 22nd
Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Girls) (Championship)
Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Sarah Bridenbaugh started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. LaKeena Parks, 5-8 Sr. Lexus Edwards, 6-2 Jr. Brooke Todd, 5-4 Jr. Shakeema Jackson, and 5-4 Sr. Jordin Fender. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 6-0 Jr. Sarah Cooley, 5-11 So. Dee Givens, 6-4 So. Ashanti Thomas, 5-6 Jr. Megumi Nagahiro, and 5-6 Jr. Ken’yale Demus.
Lafayette trailed 40-37 after three quarters but rallied for a 53-49 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar despite being an anemic four of 14 from the free throw line in the second half. Lafayette held an incredible 20-2 advantage in second effort points. The score was tied five times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Lafayette shot 32.3% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on seven of 20 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers. Dunbar shot 28.8% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Lafayette turnovers.
Sarah Cooley led Lafayette with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Dee Givens added 11 points and seven key steals three of them in key game winning situations. 5-9 8th grade Kiara Pankins recorded 11 points and eight rebounds. Ashanti Thomas game up big with 10 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocked shots.
Shakeema Jackson led Dunbar with 18 points including four three point baskets. Brooke Todd added 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Jordin Fender chipped in with nine points and four rebounds. LaKeena Parks recorded seven points and nine rebounds.
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Paul Dunbar |
14 |
11 |
15 |
9 |
49 |
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Lafayette |
13 |
15 |
9 |
16 |
53 |
Paul Dunbar (49) – Parks 7, Edwards 2, Todd 13, Jackson 18, Fender 9.
Lafayette (53) – Cooley 11, Givens 11, Thomas 10, Nagahiro 3, K. Demus 7, Pankins 11.
All Tournament Team
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Kristin Rinehart |
Lexington Christian Academy |
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Octavia Wilson |
Lexington Catholic |
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Katie Pippen |
Tates Creek |
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LaKeena Parks |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
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Lexus Edwards |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
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Kiara Pankins |
Lafayette |
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Sarah Cooley |
Lafayette |
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Ashanti Thomas |
Lafayette |
MVP |
Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship)
Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. E.J. Floreal, 6-2 Sr. William Gary, 6-7 Sr. Taylor King, 6-0 Jr. Donnie Lewis, and 5-10 Sr. Mike Smith. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 So. Tanner Johnson, 6-3 So. Reese Ryan, 6-9 Sr. Jack Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Dillon Avare, and 6-2 So. Jarod Griffin.
The score was tied 38-38 after three quarters but Paul Laurence Dunbar outscored Lexington Catholic 13-2 in the final quarter to earn a 51-40 victory. Lexington Catholic lost Tanner Johnson after only 2:53 minutes of the first quarter with an ankle injury. Dunbar shot 46.7% from the field including one of eight from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 41% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored three points off six Dunbar turnovers.
William Gary led Dunbar with 15 points and five rebounds. Mike Smith added 11 points and three assists. 6-5 Sr. Eric Trigg chipped in with eight points and E.J. Floreal recorded six points and six rebounds.
Jack Whitman led Lexington Catholic with 19 points and six rebounds. Reese Ryan added seven points and seven rebounds.
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Paul Dunbar |
17 |
12 |
9 |
13 |
51 |
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Lexington Catholic |
11 |
13 |
14 |
2 |
40 |
Paul Dunbar (51) – Floreal 6, Gary 15, King 3, Lewis 4, Smith 11, Black 4, Trigg 8.
Lexington Catholic (40) – Johnson 0, Ryan 7, Whitman 19, Avare 6, Griffin 0, Talbott 6, Banahan 2.
All Tournament Team
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Vincent Mattox |
Tates Creek |
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Jackson Davis |
Lafayette |
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Matt Rose |
Lexington Christian Academy |
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Jack Whitman |
Lexington Catholic |
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Dillon Avare |
Lexington Catholic |
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E.J. Floreal |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
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William Gary |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
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Mike Smith |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
MVP |
Acknowledgements:
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this tournament.