Gateway Holiday Classic

GATE2012G

6^th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Girls)

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 27, 28, & 29, 2012

December 27^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Walton-Verona

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. Kierra Muhammad. Walton-Verona coach Mark Clinkenbeard countered with 5-11 Jr. Courtney Sandlin, 5-10 Sr. Liz McAdams, 6-0 Sr. Michele Judy, 5-5 Jr. Shelby Mullikin, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Sullivan.

Dunbar led 52-42 in the fourth quarter but had to survive a late Walton-Verona rally to earn a 57-54 victory. There were six lead changes and four ties in this contest. Dunbar shot 35.7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Walton-Verona turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 41.5% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Dunbar turnovers.

Shakeema Jackson led Dunbar with 16 points including three three point baskets. LaKeena Parks added 14 points. Kierra Muhammad chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Lexus Edwards added nine points, five rebounds, and six assists. Brooke Todd recorded six points, nine rebounds, and five blocked shots.

Liz McAdams led Walton-Verona with 17 points and six rebounds. McAdams was eight of 10 from the field and one of one from the free throw line. Courtney Sandlin added 12 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists. 5-8 Fr. Haley Ison chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Paul L. Dunbar	14	10	11	22	57
Walton-Verona	11	11	12	20	54

Paul L. Dunbar (57) – Parks 14, Edwards 9, Todd 6, Jackson 16, Muhammad 12.

Walton-Verona (54) – Sandlin 12, McAdams 17, Judy 6, Mullikin 4, Sullivan 2, Ison 9, Mills 4.

Paducah Tilghman vs. Marion County

Paducah Tilghman coach Roderick Thomas started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Joya Smith, 5-7 So. Alex Kohler, 6-0 Fr. Karlee Humphrey, 5-3 Sr. Chelsey Shumpert, and 5-5 Sr. Meko Buchanon. Marion County coach Trent Milby countered with 6-0 Sr. Kyvin Goodin-Rogers, 5-11 Sr. Logan Powell, 6-1 Jr. Alexus Calhoun, 5-9 Sr. Patrice Tonge, and 5-10 Sr. Makayla Epps.

Marion County scored 31 points off 25 Paducah Tilghman turnovers in a 76-51 victory. Marion County shot 43.3% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and held a 15-6 advantage in second effort points. Paducah Tilghman shot 47.8% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Blue Tornado connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Marion County turnovers.

Kyvin Goodin-Rogers led Marion County with 21 points, six rebounds, and six steals. Makayla Epps also scored 21 points. Logan Powell chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds. Alexus Calhoun pulled down eight rebounds.

Chelsey Shumpert led Paducah Tilghman with 16 points and four assists. Joya Smith added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Alex Kohler and Karlee Humphrey chipped in with 10 points each.

Paducah Tilghman	17	10	9	15	51
Marion County	25	20	19	12	76

Paducah Tilghman (51) – Joya Smith 10, Kohler 10, Humphrey 10, Shumpert 16, Buchanon 3, Jalisa Smith 2.

Marion County (76) – Goodin-Rogers 21, Powell 14, Calhoun 3, Tonge 7, Epps 21, Howard 5, Thomas 2, Burton 3.

Butler vs. Madison Central

Butler coach Larry Just started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Danielle Lawrence, 5-10 Sr. Brooke Pearson, 5-11 So. Miah Casey, 5-9 Sr. Alexis Stallard, and 5-10 Sr. Aareon Smith. Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 6-2 Sr. Ashton Feldhaus, 5-9 Sr. Heather Hinkle, 6-2 Jr. Shadae Bosley, 5-5 Sr. Bailey O’Bryan, and 5-5 Sr. Larryn Brooks.

Madison Central defeated Butler by a score of 58-41. Madison Central shot 54.3% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 30% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 15 Madison Central turnovers.

Ashton Feldhaus led Madison Central with 20 points including three three point baskets, 12 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Larryn Brooks added 19 points, five assists, and three steals. Shadae Bosley recorded eight points and 13 rebounds.

Danielle Lawrence led Butler with 13 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Aareon Smith added eight points and seven rebounds.

Butler	21	20	41
Madison Central	36	22	58

Butler (41) – Lawrence 13, Pearson 0, Casey 0, Stallard 6, Smith 8, Just 3, Bowden 4, Winebrenner 2, White 3, Elliott 2.

Madison Central (58) – Feldhaus 20, Hinkle 5, Bosley 8, O’Bryan 6, Brooks 19.

Magoffin County vs. Montgomery County

Magoffin County coach Scott Castle started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Morgan Arnett, 5-7 Sr. Morgan Connelley, 5-8 Sr. Olivia Ward, 5-4 Fr. Jasmine Howard, and 5-5 Fr. Leslee Howard. Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson countered with 5-10 Sr. Olivia Colliver, 5-10 Jr. Schyler Tipton, 6-1 Sr. Macie Spence, 5-6 Jr. Erica Rogers, and 5-6 Sr. Keria Lockett.

Montgomery County defeated Magoffin County by a score of 57-36. Montgomery County shot 50% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Indians connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Magoffin County turnovers. Magoffin County shot 34% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Montgomery County turnovers.

Erica Rogers led Montgomery County with 19 points including three three point baskets. Schyler Tipton added 15 points and five rebounds. Keria Lockett chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds. Macie Spence recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.

Morgan Arnett led Magoffin County with 10 points and five rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Linzi Watson added eight points. Morgan Connelley pulled down seven rebounds.

Magoffin County	10	7	6	13	36
Montgomery County	10	15	13	19	57

Magoffin County (36) – Arnett 10, Connelley 5, Ward 2, J. Howard 2, L. Howard 6, Watson 8, Bailey 1, Slusher 2.

Montgomery County (57) – Colliver 1, Tipton 15, M. Spence 10, Rogers 19, Lockett 12.

December 28^th

Consolation Bracket

Walton-Verona vs. Paducah Tilghman

Walton-Verona coach Mark Clinkenbeard started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Courtney Sandlin, 5-10 Sr. Liz McAdams, 5-8 Fr. Haley Ison, 5-5 Jr. Shelby Mullikin, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Sullivan. Paducah Tilghman coach Roderick Thomas countered with 5-10 Fr. Joya Smith, 5-7 So. Alex Kohler, 6-0 Fr. Karlee Humphrey, 5-3 Sr. Chelsey Shumpert, and 5-5 Sr. Meko Buchanon.

Walton –Verona pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Paducah Tilghman by a score of 55-47. There were four lead changes and three ties in this contest with the score being tied 40-40 after three quarters. Walton-Verona shot 32.6% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Bearcats connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Paducah Tilghman turnovers. Paducah Tilghman shot 40.5% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Blue Tornado connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Walton-Verona turnovers.

Haley Ison led Walton-Verona with 19 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Shelby Mullikin added 10 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Courtney Sandlin chipped in with 10 points.

Chelsey Shumpert led Paducah Tilghman with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Meko Buchanon added 11 points including three three point baskets. Alex Kohler chipped in with 10 points.

Walton-Verona	16	14	10	15	55
Paducah Tilghman	11	9	20	7	47

Walton-Verona (55) – Sandlin 10, McAdams 5, Ison 19, Mullikin 10, Sullivan 5, Mills 5, Luebbe 1.

Paducah Tilghman (47) – Joya Smith 4, Kohler 10, Humphrey 9, Shumpert 12, Buchanon 11, Jalisa Smith 1.

Magoffin County vs. Butler

Magoffin County coach Scott Castle started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Morgan Arnett, 5-7 Sr. Morgan Connelley, 5-8 Sr. Olivia Ward, 5-4 Fr. Jasmine Howard, and 5-4 Sr. Cydney Bailey. Butler coach Larry Just countered with 5-10 Jr. Danielle Lawrence, 5-10 Sr. Brooke Pearson, 5-11 So. Miah Casey, 5-9 Sr. Alexis Stallard, and 5-10 Sr. Aareon Smith.

Butler raced out to a 25-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 73-41 victory over Magoffin County. Butler shot 49.2% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 34 points off 25 Magoffin County turnovers. Magoffin County shot 34.4% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 16 Butler turnovers.

Aareon Smith led Butler with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Danielle Lawrence added 14 points and four steals. Alexis Stallard chipped in with 11 points.

Morgan Arnett led Magoffin County with 18 points and six rebounds. Morgan Connelley and Jasmine Howard each added seven points.

Magoffin County	9	15	9	8	41
Butler	25	15	24	9	73

Magoffin County (41) – Arnett 18, Connelley 7, Ward 2, J. Howard 7, Bailey 0, L, Howard 6, Watson 1.

Butler (73) – Lawrence 14, Pearson 4, Casey 0, Stallard 11, Smith 26, White 6, Bowden 2, Winebrenner 6, Just 4.

Tournament Bracket

Marion County vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Semifinal)

Marion County coach Trent Milby started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kyvin Goodin-Rogers, 5-11 Sr. Logan Powell, 6-1 Jr. Alexus Calhoun, 5-9 Sr. Patrice Tonge, and 5-10 Sr. Makayla Epps. 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. Kierra Muhammad.

Marion County led 27-25 at half time but outscored Dunbar 33-4 in the third quarter on their way to a 78-44 victory. Marion County shot 49.2% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 39 points off 23 Dunbar turnovers. Dunbar shot 34.6% from the field including two of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored two points off 13 Marion County turnovers.

5-3 8^th grade Haeli Howard led Marion County with 22 points including four three point baskets. Howard was eight of nine from the field including four of five from beyond the arc, and two of four from the three throw line. Makayla Epps added 21 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and six steals. Kyvin Goodin-Rogers recorded 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Calhoun defeated nine points.

LaKeena Parks led Dunbar with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Brooke Todd added 10 points and eight rebounds.

Marion County	15	22	33	8	78
Paul L. Dunbar	15	10	4	15	44

Marion Country (78) – Goodin-Rogers 15, Powell 6, Calhoun 6, Tonge 7, Epps 21, Howard 22, Rakes 1.

Paul L. Dunbar (44) – Parks 15, Edwards 6, Todd 10, Jackson 3, Muhammad 6, Pollard 2, Miller 2.

Montgomery County vs. Madison Central (Semifinal)

Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Olivia Colliver, 5-10 Jr. Schyler Tipton, 6-1 Sr. Macie Spence, 5-6 Jr. Erica Rogers, and 5-6 Sr. Keria Lockett. Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 6-2 Sr. Ashton Feldhaus, 5-9 Sr. Heather Hinkle, 6-2 Jr. Shadae Bosley, 5-5 Sr. Bailey O’Bryan, and 5-5 Sr. Larryn Brooks.

Madison Central defeated Montgomery County by a score of 66-53. Madison Central shot 43.2% from the field including nine of 14 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 11 Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Madison Central turnovers.

Larryn Brooks led Madison Central with 22 points including 14 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, and three steals. Allen Feldhaus added 20 points including four three point baskets and 16 rebounds. Heather Hinkle chipped in with 13 points including three three point baskets.

Erica Rogers led Montgomery County with 19 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds. Keria Lockett added 10 points and eight rebounds. Macie Spence and Oliver Colliver added nine points each.

Montgomery County	12	12	10	19	53
Madison Central	18	16	13	19	66

Montgomery County (53) – Colliver 9, Tipton 3, M. Spence 9, Rogers 19, Lockett 10, Conyers 3.

Madison Central (66) – Feldhaus 20, Hinkle 13, Bosley 7, O’Bryan 4, Brooks 22.

December 29^th

Consolation Bracket

Magoffin County vs. Paducah Tilghman

Magoffin County coach Scott Castle started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Morgan Arnett, 5-7 Sr. Morgan Connelley, 5-7 Sr. Linzi Watson, 5-4 Fr. Jasmine Howard, and 5-5 Fr. Leslee Howard. Paducah Tilghman coach Roderick Thomas countered with 5-10 Fr. Joya Smith, 5-7 So. Alex Kohler, 6-0 Fr. Karlee Humphrey, 5-3 Sr. Chelsey Shumpert, and 5-5 Sr. Meko Buchanon.

Paducah Tilghman defeated Magoffin County by a score of 58-41. Paducah Tilghman shot 42% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Blue Tornado connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 29 Magoffin County turnovers. Magoffin County shot 27.7% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Paducah Tilghman turnovers.

Chelsey Shumpert led Paducah Tilghman with 25 points including three point baskets, eight assists, and seven steals. Alex Kohler led 11 points. Joya Smith pulled down 12 rebounds and blocked five shots.

Jasmine Howard led Magoffin County with 10 points. Leslee Howard added nine points. Morgan Connelley recorded eight points and 15 rebounds.

Magoffin County	8	11	11	11	41
Paducah Tilghman	21	11	11	15	58

Magoffin County (41) – Arnett 6, Connelley 8, Watson 8, J. Howard 10, L. Howard 9.

Paducah Tilghman (58) – Joya Smith 3, Kohler 11, Humphrey 6, Shumpert 25, Buchanon 3, Jalisa Smith 2, West 8.

Butler vs. Walton-Verona (5^th Place)

Butler coach Larry Just started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Danielle Lawrence, 5-10 Sr. Brooke Pearson, 5-11 So. Miah Casey, 5-9 Sr. Alexis Stallard, and 5-10 Sr. Aareon Smith. Walton-Verona coach Mark Clinkenbeard countered with 5-8 Fr. Haley Ison, 5-10 Sr. Liz McAdams, 6-0 Sr. Michele Judy, 5-5 Jr. Shelby Mullikin, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Sullivan.

Butler defeated Walton-Verona by a score of 44-39. Butler shot 33.3% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Walton-Verona turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 34.2% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored two points off 10 Butler turnovers.

Alexis Stallard led Butler with 12 points including two three point baskets. Danielle Lawrence added 11 points and seven rebounds. 5-9 Fr. Allison Just chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.

Michele Judy led Walton-Verona with 13 points. 5-6 So Allie Mills added 12 points including three three point baskets.

Butler	6	12	10	16	44
Walton-Verona	0	18	5	16	39

Butler (44) – Lawrence 11, Pearson 3, Casey 2, Stallard 12, Smith 3, Bowden 4, Just 9.

Walton-Verona (39) – Ison 0, McAdams 7, Judy 13, Mullikin 4, Sullivan 3, Mills 12.

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Montgomery County (3^rd Place)

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. Kierra Muhammad. Montgomery County coach Janie Robinson countered with 5-10 Sr. Olivia Colliver, 5-10 Jr. Schyler Tipton, 6-1 Sr. Macie Spence, 5-6 Jr. Erica Rogers, and 5-6 Sr. Keria Lockett.

Montgomery County trailed 42-40 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 57-51. Montgomery county shot 47.9% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Indians connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Dunbar turnovers. Dunbar shot 34.5% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Montgomery County turnovers.

Macie Spence led Montgomery County with 18 points , nine rebounds, and four assists. Olivia Colliver added 13 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds. Erica Rogers recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Lexus Edwards led Dunbar with 19 points. Shakeema Jackson added 13 points including three three point baskets and four steals. LaKeena Parks recorded 12 points and eight rebounds.

Paul L. Dunbar	17	12	13	9	51
Montgomery County	10	17	13	17	57

Paul L. Dunbar (51) – Parks 12, Edwards 19, Todd 7, Jackson 13, Muhammad 0.

Montgomery County (57) – Colliver 13, Tipton 8, M. Spence 18, Rogers 11, Lockett 0, Arnett 7.

Tournament Bracket

Madison Central vs. Marion County (Championship)

Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Ashton Feldhaus, 5-9 Sr. Heather Hinkle, 6-2 Jr. Shadae Bosley, 5-5 Sr. Bailey O’Bryan, and 5-5 Sr. Larryn Brooks. Marion County coach Trent Milby countered with 6-0 Sr. Kyvin Goodin-Rogers, 5-11 Sr. Logan Powell, 6-1 Jr. Alexus Calhoun, 5-9 Sr. Patrice Tonge, and 5-10 Sr. Makayla Epps.

Marion County continued their impressive tournament run with a 59-37 victory over Madison Central for the championship. Marion County shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 10 of 14 from the free throw line, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 25.5% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Marion County turnovers.

Makayla Epps led Marion County with 25 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds. Kyvin Goodin-Rogers added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Logan Powell chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds.

Heather Hinkle led Madison Central with 15 points including three three point baskets. Shadae Bosley added eight points and 13 rebounds. Ashton Feldhaus recorded five points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.

Madison Central	13	4	9	11	37
Marion County	22	12	15	10	59

Madison Central (37) – Feldhaus 5, Hinkle 15, Bosley 8, O’Bryan 2, Brooks 7.

Marion County (59) – Goodin-Rogers 15, Powell 8, Calhoun 4, Tonge 0, Epps 25, Howard 4, Burton 3.

All Tournament Team

Chelsey Shumpert	Paducah Tilghman
Aareon Smith	Butler
Shelby Mullikin	Walton-Verona
Erica Rogers	Montgomery County
LaKeena Parks	Paul Laurence Dunbar
Larryn Brooks	Madison Central
Ashton Feldhaus	Madison Central
Makayla Epps	Marion County
Kyvin Goodin-Rogers	Marion County

Acknowledgements:

Congratulations to Marion County for capturing the championship and to the organizers at Montgomery County High School for putting on a first class event. Also, check out all the excellent coverage and information on the comprehensive Gateway Holiday Classic website. A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the statistics for all of the games in this tournament.