2018RFBCG
Raatz Fence/O’Shea’s Basketball Classic
Mercy Academy
Louisville, KY
January 19-20, 2018
©2018 Ron Harrison
Friday January 19th
Bullitt East vs. St. Joseph (WV)
Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Lexi Taylor, 5-7 Sr. Cori Etherton, 5-9 Sr. Amber Higdon, 5-5 Jr. Emmy Ralph, and 5-6 Jr. Allie Ray Thompson. St. Joseph (WV) coach Shannon Lewis countered with 5-10 Jr. Paige Shy, 5-7 So. Bailee Adkins, 6-0 Fr. Hannah Roberts, 5-5 Jr. Dena Jarrells, and 5-6 Sr. Haylee Hunter.
St. Joseph (WV) raced out to a 19-8 first quarter led on their way to a 78-58 victory over Bullitt East. St. Joseph (WV) shot 42.6% from the field including eight of 36 from the three point line. The Irish connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 34 points off 33 Bullitt East turnovers. Bullitt East shot 35.5% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Chargers connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 St. Joseph (WV) turnovers.
Paige Shy led St. Joseph (WV) with 26 points including five three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Dena Jarrells added 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Bailee Adkins recorded nine points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.
Lexi Taylor led Bullitt East with 21 points and 17 rebounds. Emmy Ralph added 11 points and seven steals. Amber Higdon recorded eight points and four rebounds.
Bullitt East |
8 |
21 |
15 |
14 |
58 |
St. Joseph (WV) |
19 |
20 |
20 |
19 |
78 |
Bullitt East (58) – Taylor 21, Etherton 1, Higdon 8, Ralph 11, Thompson 3, E. Ezell 2, S. Ezell 4, C. Scott 4, Griffin 2, Thornton 2.
St. Joseph (WV) (78) – Shy 26, Adkins 9, Roberts 6, Jarrells 18, Hunter 7, Whitmore 5, Sims 2, Lee 4, Ellison 1.
Incarnate Word (MO) vs. Mercer County
Incarnate Word (MO) coach Don Rolfes started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Kay Kay Jackson - Morris, 5-9 Sr. Tyler Flowers, 6-3 Jr. Rickie Woltman, 5-8 Jr. Marisa Warren, and 5-9 Jr. Sonya Morris. Mercer County coach Chris Souder countered with 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-10 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emma Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake.
Mercer County took an early 13-4 lead and managed to survive several surges by Incarnate Word (MO) to finally earn a 63-60 victory over the Red Knights. There were four ties and 14 lead changes in the game. Mercer County shot 30.8% from the field including 12 of 34 from the three point line. The Lady Titans connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 31 Incarnate Word (MO) turnovers. Incarnate Word (MO) shot 52.9% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Red Knights connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Mercer County turnovers.
Seygan Robbins led Mercer County with 27 points including six three point baskets, five assists, and five steals. Emma Souder added 17 points and six rebounds.
Rickie Woltman led Incarnate Word (MO) with 20 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Sonya Morris added 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. Marissa Warren recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kay Kay Jackson-Morris chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.
Incarnate Word (MO) |
15 |
8 |
20 |
17 |
60 |
Mercer County |
13 |
15 |
17 |
18 |
63 |
Incarnate Word (MO) (60) – Jackson – Morris 9, Flowers 6, Woltman 20, Warren 11, Morris 11, Rolfes 3.
Mercer County (63) – Davis 7, F. Lake 0, Souder 17, Robbins 27, L. Lake 6, Lewis 4, Smith 2.
Miami Country Day (FL) vs. Hamilton Heights (TN)
Miami Country Day (FL) coach Ochiel Swaby started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Koi Love, 5-8 8th Grade Sydney Shaw, 6-2 Sr. Aasiya Berry, 5-7 Jr. Maria Alvarez, and 5-6 8th Grade Emani Theodule. Hamilton Heights (TN) coach Keisha Hunt countered with 6-0 So. Treasure Hunt, 6-1 Jr. Esmery Martinez, 6-6 So. Kamilla Cardosa, 6-0 Sr. Jazmine Massengill, and 6-0 Sr. Elizabeth Balogun.
Hamilton Heights (TN) defeated Miami Country Day (FL) by a score of 71-39. Hamilton Heights (TN) shot 40.3% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Hawks connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Miami Country Day (FL) turnovers. Miami Country Day (FL) shot 35.9% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off 12 Hamilton Heights (TN) turnovers.
Treasure Hunt led Hamilton Heights (TN) with 18 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. Kamilla Cardosa added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Elizabeth Balogun recorded 15 points, six rebounds, five assists, and seven steals.
Koi Love led Miami Country Day (FL) with 10 points and five rebounds. Emani Theodule added eight points and Aasiya Berry recorded six points and six rebounds.
Miami Country Day (FL) |
15 |
8 |
6 |
10 |
39 |
Hamilton Heights (TN) |
20 |
17 |
14 |
20 |
71 |
Miami Country Day (FL) (39) – Love 10, Shaw 5, Berry 6, Alvarez 6, E. Theodule 8, Taylor 2, Doctor 2.
Hamilton Heights (TN) (71) – Hunt 18, E. Martinez 9, Cardosa 16, Massengill 7, E. Balogun 15, R. Balogun 2, P. Martinez 4.
Rogers (OH) vs. Mercy Academy
Rogers (OH) coach Lamar Smith started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Madison Royal-Davis, 5-8 Sr. Myia McLeod, 6-2 Jr. Tanziah Hines, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Smith, and 5-9 Jr. Zia Cooke. Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-1 So. Ta’Ziah Jenks, 6-0 So. Paige Taylor, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-4 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-9 Jr. Regan Berger.
Mercy Academy trailed 36-27 at halftime but rallied to earn a 64-60 victory. The game was tied four times and there were 11 lead changes in the game. Mercy Academy shot 42.3% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 17 of 30 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Rogers (OH) turnovers. Rogers (OH) shot 37.3% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rams connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Mercy Academy turnovers.
Danielle Feldkamp led Mercy Academy with 18 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. Hope Sivori added 14 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Regan Berger recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Ta’Ziah Jenks added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Zia Cooke led Rogers (OH) with 22 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Madison Royal-Davis added 13 points including three three point baskets and two steals. Tanziah Hines recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.
Rogers (OH) |
19 |
17 |
13 |
11 |
60 |
Mercy Academy |
19 |
8 |
22 |
15 |
64 |
Rogers (OH) (60) – Royal-Davis 13, McLeod 3, Hines 12, Smith 3, Cooke 22, Hollingsworth 5, Gardner 2.
Mercy Academy (64) – Jenks 11, Taylor 6, Feldkamp 18, Sivori 14, Berger 13, Rivette 2.
Saturday January 20th
Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Bullitt East
Christian Academy of Louisville coach Perry White started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Shelby Calhoun, 5-11 Fr. Abigail Yarberry, 5-11 Fr. Sydney Racque, 5-5 Fr. Haley Ice, and 5-7 So. Mia Beam. Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-9 So. Lexi Taylor, 5-7 Sr. Cori Etherton, 5-9 Sr. Amber Higdon, 5-5 Jr. Emmy Ralph, and 5-6 Jr. Allie Ray Thompson.
Bullitt East defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by a score of 71-62. Bullitt East shot 44.3% from the field including 11 of 27 from the three point line. The Lady Chargers connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Christian Academy of Louisville turnovers. CAL shot 40.4% from the field including eight of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crimsons connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Bullitt East turnovers.
Lexi Taylor led Bullitt East with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Emmy Ralph added 17 points including four three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. 5-8 So. Caroline Scott recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Cori Etherton added 13 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.
Shelby Calhoun led CAL with 27 points including five three point baskets, 11 rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Mia Beam added 16 points and three rebounds. Sydney Racque recorded 16 points including two three point baskets.
Christian Academy of Louisville |
13 |
11 |
27 |
11 |
62 |
Bullitt East |
18 |
16 |
19 |
18 |
71 |
Christian Academy of Louisville (62) – Calhoun 27, Yarberry 0, Racque 16, Ice 0, Beam 16, Gardner 2, Embry 1.
Bullitt East (71) – Taylor 17, Etherton 13, Higdon 8, Ralph 17, Thompson 0, C. Scott 13, S. Ezell 2, Griffin 1.
St. Joseph (WV) vs. Franklin County
St. Joseph (WV) coach Shannon Lewis started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Paige Shy, 5-7 So. Bailee Adkins, 6-0 Fr. Hannah Roberts, 5-5 Jr. Dena Jarrells, and 5-6 Sr. Haylee Hunter. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Samareah Levarity, 5-6 Sr. Emily Jordan, 5-10 8th Grade Patience Laster, 5-6 8th Grade Nevaeh Carter, and 5-6 Sr. Kindall Talley.
St. Joseph (WV) trailed 43-42 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Franklin County 68-57. The score was tied four times and there were nine lead changes. St. Joseph (WV) shot 39.4% from the field including 10 of 31 from the three point line. The Irish connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 25 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 46.3% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 St. Joseph (WV) turnovers.
Paige Shy led St. Joseph (WV) with 22 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and four steals. Dena Jarrells added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Bailee Adkins recorded nine points, four rebounds, and six assists.
Samareah Levarity led Franklin County with 14 points and eight rebounds. Patience Laster added 13 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Kindall Talley recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
St. Joseph (WV) |
15 |
12 |
15 |
26 |
68 |
Franklin County |
16 |
5 |
22 |
14 |
57 |
St. Joseph (WV) (68) – Shy 22, Adkins 9, Roberts 6, Jarrells 18, Hunter 2, Lee 2, Kay 9.
Franklin County (57) – Levarity 14, Jordan 6, Laster 13, Carter 0, Talley 9, Simpson 6, Way 3, Thacker 6.
Rogers (OH) vs. Eastern
Rogers (OH) coach Lamar Smith started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Madison Royal-Davis, 5-8 Sr. Myia McLeod, 6-2 Jr. Tanziah Hines, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Smith, and 5-9 Jr. Zia Cooke. Eastern coach Josh Leslie countered with 5-11 Sr. Hunter Wright, 5-8 Jr. Kiara Pearl, 5-11 Jr. Mikayla Kinnard, 5-4 Sr. Bre Anthony, and 5-10 Sr. Bri Mishler.
Rogers (OH) defeated Eastern by a score of 56-51 in a game that had 12 times and 12 lead changes. Rogers (OH) shot 28.8% from the field including two of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Rams connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Eastern turnovers. Eastern shot 36% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Rogers (OH) turnovers.
Zia Cooke led Rogers (OH) with 24 points including 13 of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Madison Royal-Davis added 20 points including six of seven free throws. Tanziah Hines recorded six points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Mikayla Kinnard led Eastern with 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Bri Mishler added 13 points and six rebounds. 5-8 Jr. Tedi Nunn recorded 10points and four rebounds.
Rogers (OH) |
10 |
12 |
14 |
20 |
56 |
Eastern |
14 |
6 |
14 |
17 |
51 |
Rogers (OH) (56) – Royal-Davis 20, McLeod 3, Hines 6, Smith 0, Cooke 24, Gardner 3.
Eastern (51) – Wright 5, Pearl 3, Kinnard 15, Anthony 0, Mishler 13, Gasaway 3, Townsend 2, Nunn 10.
Rock Island (IL) vs. Butler
Rock Island (IL) coach Thad Hoover started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Lauren Hall, 6-1 Jr. Brea Beal, 6-5 So. Anne Awour, 5-5 Sr. Chrislyn Carr, and 5-4 Sr. Sophie Thomer. Butler coach Larry Just countered with 5-8 Sr. Kiara Cain, 5-7 Sr. Brittney Just, 6-4 Sr. Molly Lockhart, 5-1 Jr. Jabriel Kelly, and 5-7 Jr. Jasmine Elder.
Rock Island (IL) defeated Butler by a score of 52-40. Rock Island (IL) shot 46.5% from the field including three of 16 from the three point line. The Rocks connected on nine of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 33.3% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Rock Island (IL) turnovers.
Brea Beal led Rock Island (IL) with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Chrislyn Carr added 16 points including six of six free throws. Lauren Hall recorded five points and eight rebounds.
Jasmine Elder led Butler with 16 points including two three point baskets and 11 rebounds. Molly Lockhart added 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Kiara Cain recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.
Rock Island (IL) |
13 |
9 |
16 |
14 |
52 |
Butler |
8 |
10 |
9 |
13 |
40 |
Rock Island (IL) (52) – Hall 5, Beal 22, Awour 2, Carr 16, Thomer 3, Parker 2, Simmer 2.
Butler (40) – Cain 10, Just 0, Lockhart 12, Kelly 2, Elder 16.
Montini Catholic (IL) vs. DuPont Manual
Montini Catholic (IL) coach Jason Nichols started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Aaliyah Patty, 5-9 Jr. Frankie Kokkines, 6-5 Sr. Lindsey Jarosinski, 5-6 Jr. Sam Mitchell, and 5-6 Sr. Illysse Pitts. DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks countered with 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jeanay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 Sr. Jaela Johnson.
Manual led 39-32 after three quarters but Montini Catholic (IL) rallied in the final quarter to earn a 50-49 victory. Montini Catholic shot 35.2% from the field including six of 28 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on six of 15 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Manual turnovers. Manual shot 28.8% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. Manual only shot 17.4% from the field in the second half. The Lady Crimsons connected on 16 of 25 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Montini Catholic (IL) turnovers.
Aaliyah Patty led Montini Catholic (IL) with 12 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. Illysse Pitts added 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Lindsey Jarosinski recorded five points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
Nila Blackford led Manual with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jaela Johnson added 11 points. Tyonne Howard recorded 10 points and four assists. Jeanay Riley pulled down nine rebounds.
Montini Catholic (IL) |
6 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
50 |
DuPont Manual |
16 |
14 |
9 |
10 |
49 |
Montini Catholic (IL) (50) – Patty 12, Kokkines 6, Jarosinski 5, Mitchell 8, Pitts 10, Prochaska 6, Thornton 3.
DuPont Manual (49) – Griffin 7, Riley 1, Blackford 14, Howard 10, Johnson 11, Chatman 4, Littlefield 2.
Sacred Heart Academy vs. Incarnate Word (MO)
Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Grace Berger, 5-7 Sr. Kia Sivils, 6-0 So. Kristen Clemons, 5-6 Jr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-7 Sr. Kiki Samsel. Incarnate Word (MO) coach Don Rolfes countered with 5-10 Sr. Kay Kay Jackson - Morris, 5-9 Sr. Tyler Flowers, 6-3 Jr. Rickie Woltman, 5-8 Jr. Marisa Warren, and 5-9 Jr. Sonya Morris.
Incarnate Word (MO) defeated Sacred Heart Academy 51-46 in a game that had 10 lead changes and five ties. Incarnate Word (MO) shot 43.2% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Red Knights connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 34.7% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Incarnate Word (MO) turnovers.
Kay-Kay Jackson Morris led Incarnate Word (MO) with 16 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Rickie Woltman added 14 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Marisa Warren recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Grace Berger led Sacred Heart Academy with 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Kiki Samsel added nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-5 So. Erin Toller recorded nine points and four rebounds. Kia Sivils chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. Kristen Clemons pulled down nine rebounds.
Sacred Heart Academy |
13 |
17 |
6 |
10 |
46 |
Incarnate Word (MO) |
17 |
9 |
9 |
16 |
51 |
Sacred Heart Academy (46) – Berger 12, Sivils 9, Clemons 2, Harris 3, Samsel 9, Toller 9, Scott 2.
Incarnate Word (MO) (51) – Jackson-Morris 16, Flowers 5, Woltman 14, Warren 9, Morris 7.
Mercer County vs. Miami Country Day (FL)
Mercer County coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-10 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emma Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake. Miami Country Day (FL) coach Ochiel Swaby countered with 6-0 Jr. Koi Love, 5-9 Sr. Asha Taylor, 6-2 Sr. Aasiya Berry, 5-7 Jr. Maria Alvarez, and 5-7 Jr. Grade Jayda Theodule.
Mercer County raced out to a 39-20 halftime lead on their way to a 67-55 victory over Miami Country Day (FL). Mercer County shot 36.4% from the field including 12 of 30 from the three point line. The Lady Titans connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 26 points of Miami Country Day (FL) turnovers. Miami Country Day (FL) shot 35.8% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Mercer County turnovers.
Lexy Lake led Mercer County with 21 points on seven three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Emma Souder added 16 points and nine rebounds. Seygan Robins recorded 15 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
Koi Love led Miami Country Day (FL) with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Maria Alvarez added 11 points and four rebounds. Aasiya Berry recorded seven points and four rebounds.
Mercer County |
20 |
19 |
18 |
10 |
67 |
Miami Country Day (FL) |
10 |
10 |
18 |
17 |
55 |
Mercer County (67) – Davis 5, F. Lake 8, Souder 16, Robbins 15, L.Lake 21, Yeast 2.
Miami Country Day (FL) (55) – Love 23, Taylor 0, Berry 7, Alvarez 11, J. Theodule 1, Shaw 6, Doctor 2. E. Theodule 5.
Hamilton Heights (TN) vs. Mercy Academy
Hamilton Heights (TN) coach Keisha Hunt started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Treasure Hunt, 6-1 Jr. Esmery Martinez, 6-6 So. Kamilla Cardosa, 6-0 Sr. Jazmine Massengill, and 6-0 Sr. Elizabeth Balogun. Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-1 So. Ta’Ziah Jenks, 6-0 So. Paige Taylor, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-4 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-9 Jr. Regan Berger.
Hamilton Heights (TN) defeated Mercy Academy by a score of 75-45. Hamilton Heights (TN) shot 59.6% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Hawks connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 31.9% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Hamilton Heights (TN) turnovers.
Elizabeth Balogun led Hamilton Heights (TN) with 19 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Treasure Hunt added 16 points including two three point baskets. Esmery Martinez recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Karmilla Cardosa added 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven blocked shots. Jazmine Massengill chipped in with 10 points and nine assists.
Regan Berger led Mercy Academy with 12 points including two three point baskets. Paige Taylor added 10 points and five rebounds.
Hamilton Heights (TN) |
19 |
16 |
18 |
22 |
75 |
Mercy Academy |
12 |
14 |
5 |
14 |
45 |
Hamilton Heights (TN) (75) – Hunt 16, Martinez 14, Cardosa 14, Massengill 10, E. Balogun 19, Manzano 2.
Mercy Academy (45) – Jenks 6, Taylor 10, Feldkamp 2, Sivori 7, Berger 12, Shorter 3, Shephard 5.
Riverdale (TN) vs. Male
Riverdale coach Randy Coffman started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Alexis Whittington, 5-11 Sr. Amanda Whittington, 5-9 Sr. Brinae Alexander, 5-6 Jr. Aislynn Hayes, and 5-6 So. Alasia Hayes. Male coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-0 Jr. Joelle Johnson, 5-8 Fr. Alana Striverson, 6-1 Jr. Cameron Browning, 5-6 Sr. Ciaja Harbison, and 5-6 Sr. Emilia Sexton.
Riverdale (TN) outscored Male 19-9 in the final quarter to pull away for a 74-63 victory. There were 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Riverdale (TN) shot 50.9% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Warriors connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 25 Male turnovers. Male shot 48.1% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Riverdale (TN) turnovers.
Brinae Alexander led Riverdale (TN) with 20 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Alasia Hayes added 20 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Aislynn Hayes recorded 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Alexis Whittington chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.
Ciaja Harbison led Male with 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Emilia Sexton added 14 points including four three point baskets. Cameron Browning recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds. Joelle Johnson pulled down eight rebounds.
Riverdale (TN) |
22 |
9 |
24 |
19 |
74 |
Male |
14 |
20 |
20 |
9 |
63 |
Riverdale (TN) (74) – Alexis Whittington 12, Amanda Whittington 4, Alexander 20, Aislynn Hayes 15, Alasia Hayes 20, Holcomb 3.
Male (63) – Johnson 4, A. Striverson 2, Browning 12, Harbison 17, Sexton 14, K. Striverson 5, Combs 5, Crimes 2, Green 2.
This is clearly one of the best girls’ invitational events in the country and Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch, the sponsors, and volunteers do an excellent job of pulling this event together despite often having to juggle schedules because of dicey weather during this time. Also, a special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive computer statistics for the entire tourney.