Gardner King of the Bluegrass (Boys) December 18-22, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass (Boys)
Fairdale High School Tournament Bracket

Fairdale, KY
December 18-22, 2024

© 2025 Ron Harrison

December 18^th

North Oldham vs. Adair County

North Oldham Coach David Levitch started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Tommy Gregg, 6-1 Sr. Brooks Cargould, 6-5 Jr. Colin Daniels, 5-10 Sr. Gary Schmittel, and 5-10 Fr. Austin Sears. Adair County coach Deron Breeze countered with 6-6 Sr. Brayton Coomer, 6-2 Jr. Dawson Gilbert, 6-7 Sr. Isaiah Cochran, 6-0 Sr. Connor Loy, and 6-1 Sr. Lane Grant.

North Oldham outscored Adair County 24-9 in the third quarter to take control of the game in a 77-68 victory. There were two ties and two lead changes in this game. North Oldham shot 54.2% from the field including 14 of 30 from the three point line. The Mustangs connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Adair County turnovers. Adair County shot 53.2% from the field including 11 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight North Oldham turnovers.

Tommy Gregg led North Oldham with 22 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Brooks Cargould added 18 points including four three point baskets, four of six free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Austin Sears recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, three assists, and two steals. Colin Daniels chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Gray Schmittel recorded five points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Dawson Gilbert led Adair County with 17 points including five three point baskets and three rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Blane Bardin added 14 points including four three point baskets. Connor Loy recorded 13 points including four of seven free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Isaiah Cochran chipped in with 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Brayton Coomer added five points and two rebounds.

North Oldham – 17,11,24,25,77
Adair County – 20,16,9,23,68

North Oldham – (77) – Gregg 22, Cargould 18, Daniels 10, Schmittel 5, Sears 14, Rondo 3, McRoberts 5.
Adair County – (68) – Coomer 5, Gilbert 17, Cochran 10, Loy 13, Grant 4, Stonebraker 2, White 3, Bardin 14.

Butler County vs. Fairdale

Butler County coach Calvin Dockery started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Justin Castlen, 6-2 Jr. Curtis Murphy, 6-5 Sr. Trever Deweese, 5-9 Sr. Case Hooten, and 5-10 Sr. Ty Price. Fairdale coach Michael Stinnett countered with 6-5 Sr. Mihajila Mandic, 6-3 So. Michael Ray Stinnett, 6-7 So. Ferlandis Wright, 5-9 Jr. AJ Milan, and 6-1 So. Kamari Roberts.

Fairdale outscored Butler County 23-8 in the third quarter on their way to an 87-72 victroy over the Bears. Fairdale shot 59.2% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 21 of 30 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored five points off six Butler County turnovers. Butler County shot 37% from the field including 10 of 42 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Fairdale turnovers.

Mihajila Mandic led Fairdale with 22 points including nine of 13 free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Ferlandas Wright added 18 points including three three point baskets, 15 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. 6-2 Sr. Sean Malone recorded 15 points including five of seven free throws and five rebounds. Kamari Roberts chipped in with 14 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Machael Ray Stinnett added 12 points on four three point baskets and two rebounds.

Justin Castlen led Butler County with 26 points including six three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Briar Griffin added 19 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Ty Price recorded 13 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Butler County – 19,13,8,32,72
Fairdale – 19,19,23,26,87

Butler County – (72) – Castlen 26, Murphy 6, Deweese 6, Hooten 2, Price 13, Griffin 19.
Fairdale – (87) – Mandic 22, Stinnett 12, Wright 18, Milan 6, Roberts 14, Malone 15.

Lloyd Memorial vs. Saint Xavier

Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Carter Bresser, 6-1 Sr. Jayden Humphrey, 6-8 Sr. EJ Walker, 5-7 Jr. Isiah Golsby, and 6-1 Jr. Anthony Blaackar. Saint Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-9 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.

Saint Xavier defeated Lloyd Memorial by the score of 76-64. Saint Xavier shot 51.8% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Lloyd Memorial turnovers. Lloyd Memorial shot 48.1% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Juggernauts connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 6 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Saint Xavier turnovers.

Chief Cameron led Saint Xavier with 21 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Chance Dillingham added 19 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Jeremiah Jackson recorded 13 points including four of four free throws and six rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Josh Lindsay chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

EJ Walker led Lloyd Memorial with 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Anthonu Blaackar added 16 points including three of four free throws and five rebounds. Jayden Humphrey recorded 13 points including three of three free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Carter Bresser chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets.

Lloyd Memorial – 16,10,19,19,64
Saint Xavier – 18,18,17,23,76

Lloyd Memorial – (64) – Bresser 11, Humphrey 13, Walker 16, Golsby 2, Blaackar 16, Sebastian 4, Lewis 2.
Saint Xavier – (76) – Hanke 4, Jackson 13, Krezmien 2, Cameron 21, Dillingham 19, Linsay 8, Dayes 2, Klein 7.

Bryan Station vs. Newport

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Newport coach Rod Snapp countered with 6-4 Sr. DaShawn Anderson, 6-7 Jr. James Turner, 6-8 So. Griffin Starks, 6-0 Jr. Irvan Nichols, and 6-1 So. Amontae Lowe.

Bryan Station defeated Newport by the score of 72-43. Bryan Station shot 47.5% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 23 Newport turnovers. Newport shot 33.3% from the field including zero of nine from beyond the arc. The Wildcays connected on 13 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 20 points including three three point baskets, three of six free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-7 Sr, Brunley Fon added 12 points and seven rebounds. Taeshawn Adams recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Rashaad Faulkner chipped in with 11 points and two assists.

James Turner led Newport with 15 points including three of five free throws, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Amontae Lowe added nine points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Griffin Starks recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Bryan Station – 16,24,16,16,72
Newport – 15,11,8,9,43

Bryan Station – (72) – Adams 11, Owens 20, Burton 6, Richmond 3, Faulkner 11, Ashford 3, Axsom 3, Gerton 3, Fon 12.
Newport – (43) – Anderson 5, Turner 15, Starks 6, Nichols 4, Am. Lowe 9, Llanes 4.

December 19^th

Mater Lakes (FL) vs. Bryant (AR)

Mater Lakes (FL) coach Dylan Estock started the following lineup: 6-3 Fr. Aidan Spenkuch, 6-3 Fr. Tai Bell, 6-5 Sr. Bertran Walthour, 5-10 So. Julian Perez, and 5-10 So. Khanye Moss. Bryant (AR) coach Mike Abrahamson countered with 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead, 6-2 So. Terrance Cochran, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton.

Bryant (AR) defeated Mater Lakes (FL) by the score of 70-54. There were five ties and five lead changes. Bryant shot 60.8% from the field including one of eight from the three point line. The Hornets connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Mater Lakes turnovers. Mater Lakes shot 41.3% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Bryant turnovers.

RJ Young led Bryant with 30 points and five rebounds. Camarion Bead added 20 points, eight points, and six assists. 6-4 Jr. Ryan Young recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Terrance Cochran chipped in with eight points and two rebounds.

Tai Bell led Mater Lakes with 25 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds. Khanye Moss added 16 points including three three point baskets, and three of four free throws. Bertran Walthour recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Mater Lakes (FL) – 13,4,21,16,54
Bryant (AR) – 14,19,18,19,70

Mater Lakes (FL) – (54) – Spenkuch 0, Bell 25, Walthour 10, Perez 3, Moss 16.
Bryant (AR) - (70) – RJ Young 30, Bead 20, Cochran 8, Tucker 0, Newton 2, Frost 2, Ryan Young 8.

Frederick Douglass vs. Male

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson. Male coach Timothy Haworth countered with 6-5 Sr. Jayson Gasaway, 6-3 Jr. Jaymes Clark, 6-8 Sr. Keashawn Jordan, 5-10 Jr. Cornelius Bennett, and 6-2 Fr. Jordan Mitchell.

Frederick Douglass led 20-8 after the first quarter on their way to a 72-64 victory over Male. Frederick Douglass shot 45% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 19 Male turnovers. Male shot 46.6% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaunte Jenkins led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including eight of 11 free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert added 14 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. 6-2 Jr. Terry Cayson chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Tate Robinson recorded seven points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Jordan Mitchell led Male with 28 points including three three point baskets and eight rebounds. Jayson Gasaway added 19 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jaymes Clark recorded nine points.

Frederick Douglass – 20,14,16,22,72
Male – 8,10,21,25,64

Frederick Douglass – (72) - Jenkins 21, Busson 6, Surratt 12, Jones 4, Robinson 7, Cayson 8, Talbert 14.
Male – (64) – Gasaway 19, Clark 9, Jordan 6, Bennett 0, Mitchell 28, Hillerich 2.

South Laurel vs. Trinity

South Laurel coach Jeff Davis started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jordan Mabe, 6-0 Sr. Josh Steele, 6-4 Jr. Kaiden McQueen, 5-8 Jr. Blaine Baker, and 5-11 Sr. Colton Rawlings. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 Jr. Jayden Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Rocco Pfeiffer, 6-6 Sr. Julius Edmonds, 5-10 Sr. Avery Frasher, and 6-0 Sr. Josiah Lawson.

South Laurel eked out a 51-49 overtime victory over Trinity. There were eight lead changes and three ties in this game. Trinity led 26-17 in the third quarter but South Laurel rallied for the victory. South Laurel shot 48.8% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Trinity turnovers. Trinity shot 34.1% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 South Laurel turnovers.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 26 points including seven of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Josh Steele added 17 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Colton Rawlings recorded six points on two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Avery Frasher led Trinity with 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jayden Johnson added eight points and six rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Xavier Crosby recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Josiah Lawson chipped in with eight points and seven steals.

South Laurel – 4,7,12,18,10,51
Trinity – 5,14,11,11,8,49

South Laurel – (51) – Mabe 26, Steele 17, McQueen 2, Baker 0, Rawlings 6.
Trinity – (49) – Johnson 8, Pfeiffer 2, Edmonds 4, Frasher 15, Lawson 8, Crosby 8, Chandler 4.

Woodford County vs. Ashland Blazer

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith, 6-11 Sr. Carson Probst, 6-0 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Sr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Sr. Tyson LaLonde, 6-4 Sr. Preston Hoskins, 5-9 Jr. Drew Smith, and 6-1 Jr. Caleb Clarke.

Woodford County held on to defeat Ashland Blazer 71-70 in overtime. Armelo Boone hit a free throw with approximately 10 seconds left in the game and Ashland Blazer missed a late three point attempt to secure the victory for the Yellow Jackets. There were five lead changes and five ties in this game. Woodford County shot 48.1% from the field inluding four of 14 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off five Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 49% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Woodford County turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 28 points including four three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Makhi Smith added 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-1 So. Omari Jointer recorded 13 points and four rebounds. Thurman Wade chipped in with five points and six rebounds. 6-0 So. Wyatt Peters recorded six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 24 points including two three point baskets, eight of 14 free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 Sr. Braxton Jennings added 24 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, and two rebounds. Preston Hoskins recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.

Woodford County – 20,11,19, 15,6,71
Ashland Blazer – 15,22,16,12,5,70

Woodford County – (71) – Wade 5, Smith 13, Probst 0, Mahorn 2, Boone 28, Asher 4, Peters 6, Jointer 13.
Ashland Blazer – (70) – Carter 24, LaLonde 3, Hoskina 10, Smith 3, Clarke 4, Jennings 24, Hughes 2.

December 20^th

Bryant (AR) vs. Bryan Station (Quarterfinal)

Bryant (AR) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead, 6-2 So. Terrance Cochran, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryant (AR) trailed Bryan Station 47-45 after three quarters but the Hornets outscored Bryan Station 29-17 in the final quarter to earn a 74-64 victory. There was 16 lead changes and 15 ties in this game. Bryant shot 52% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Hornets connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 47.1% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Bryant (AR) turnovers.

RJ Young led Bryant (AR) with 29 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. Camarion Bead added 21 points including six of six free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. RJ Newton recorded 10 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 36 points including 10 of 14 free throws, five rebounds, and three steals. Taeshawn Adams added 10 pints, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded seven points and five rebounds.

Bryant (AR) – 17,14,14,29,74
Bryan Station – 19,13,15,17,64

Bryant (AR) – (74) – RJ Young 29, Bead 21, Cochran 0, Tucker 1, Newton 10, Ryan Young 4, Warren 2, Frost 7.
Bryan Station – (64) – Adams 10, Owens 36, Burton 0, Richmond 2, Faulkner 6, Fon 7, Ashford 3.

Frederick Douglass vs. Fairdale (Quarterfinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson. Fairdale coach Michael Stinnett countered with 6-5 Sr. Mihajila Mandic, 6-3 So. Michael Ray Stinnett, 6-7 So. Ferlandis Wright, 5-9 Jr. AJ Milan, and 6-1 So. Kamari Roberts.

Frederick Douglass defeated Fairdale by the score of 77-45. Frederick Douglass shot 50% from the field including six of 23 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 21 Fairdale turnovers. Fairdale shot 44.4% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

DeMarcus Surratt led frederick Douglass with 23 points including five of five free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Tate Robinson added 14 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds. Jaunte Jenkins added 11 points, two assists, and two steals.

Kamari Roberts led Fairdale with 13 points and two assists. Ferlandas Wright added 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Mihajila Mandic recorded 10 points and three rebounds.

Frederick Douglass – 16,24,27,10,77
Fairdale – 10,11,10,14,45

Frederick Douglass – (77) – Jenkins 11, Busson 4, Surratt 23, Jones 6, Robinson 14, Cayson 7, Talbert 2, Gillispie 2, Coen 2, Cotton 2, Young 2, Dick 2.
Fairdale – (45) – Mandic 10, Stinnett 0, Wright 11, Milan 1, Kamari Roberts 13, Malone 6, Butler 2, Tutt 2.

Saint Xavier vs. Woodford County (Quarterfinal)

Saint Xavier coach Kevin Klein started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-9 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith, 6-11 Sr. Carson Probst, 6-0 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone.

Saint Xavier defeated Woodford County by the score of 60-55. There were three lead changes and one tie in this game. Saint Xavier shot 44% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 22 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 50% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Saint Xavier turnovers.

Chief Cameron led Saint Xavier with 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Jeremiah Jackson added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and five rebounds. Will Hanke recorded 11 points and two rebounds. Chance Dillingham chipped in with 10 points including three of four free throws,

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 28 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and four steals. Thurman Wade added 12 points including two three point baskets. Makhi Smith recorded seven points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Saint Xavier – 14,19,13,14,60
Woodford County – 15,15,10,15,55

Saint Xavier – (60) – Hanke 11, Jackson 15, Krezmien 0, Cameron 16, Dillingham 10, Klein 2, Lindsay 2, Johnson 2, Dayes 2.
Woodford County – (55) – Wade 12, Smith 7, Probst 0, Mahorn 0, Boone 28, Brown 2, McKee 4, Peters 2.

North Oldham vs. South Laurel (Quarterfinal)

North Oldham Coach David Levitch started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Tommy Gregg, 6-1 Sr. Brooks Cargould, 6-5 Jr. Colin Daniels, 5-10 Sr. Gary Schmittel, and 5-10 Fr. Austin Sears. South Laurel coach Jeff Davis countered with 6-5 Sr. Jordan Mabe, 6-0 Sr. Josh Steele, 6-4 Jr. Kaiden McQueen, 5-8 Jr. Blaine Baker, and 5-11 Sr. Colton Rawlings.

North Oldham outscored South Laurel 21-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 61-46 victory. North Oldham shot 53.7% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line. The Mustangs connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 13 South Laurel turnovers. South Laurel shot 39% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 North Oldham turnovers.

Brooks Cargould led North Oldham with 24 points including five three point baskets, three of three free throws, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Austin Sears added 16 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, and three rebounds. Colin Daniels recorded nine points and three rebounds.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 18 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Colton Rawlings added 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Josh Steele recorded six points, six rebounds, and two assists. Kaiden McQueen chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and four steals.

North Oldham – 14,21,14,12,61
South Laurel – 12,7,15,12,46

North Oldham – (61) – Gregg 2, Cargould 24, Daniels 9, Schmittel 2, Sears 16, Soule 3, Rondo 5.
South Laurel – (46) – Mabe 18, Steele 6, McQueen 5, Baker 2, Rawlings 11, Brown 3, Fullmer 1.

December 21^st

Saint Xavier vs. Frederick Douglass (Semifinal)

Saint Xavier coach Kevin Klein started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-10 Fr. Josh Lindsay, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson.

Saint Xavier led wire-to-wire to defeat Frederick Douglass 72-55. Saint Xavier shot 50.9% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 40.7% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Saint Xavier turnovers.

Will Hanke led Saint Xavier with 15 points on six of seven field goals, three of four free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. 5-9 Jr. Chief Cameron added 13 points including three of five free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Jeremiah Jackson recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Chance Dillingham chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Graham Krezmien added 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.

DeMarcus Surratt led Frederick Douglass with 16 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Jaunte Jenkins added 10 points and two rebounds. Logan Busson recorded nine points and six rebounds. Tate Robinson chipped in with seven points.

Saint Xavier – 16,19,24,13,72
Frederick Douglass – 11,11,16,17,55

Saint Xavier – (72) – Hanke 15, Jackson 11, Krezmien 10, Lindsay 3, Dillingham 10, Cameron 13, Klein 5, Johnson 3, Dayes 2.
Frederick Douglass – (55) – Jenkins 10, Busson 9, Surratt 16, Jones 4, Robinson 7, Wright 3, Cayson 5, Talbert 1.

Bryant (AR) vs. North Oldham (Semifinal)

Bryant (AR) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead, 6-2 So. Terrance Cochran, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton. North Oldham Coach David Levitch countered with 6-5 So. Tommy Gregg, 6-1 Sr. Brooks Cargould, 6-5 Jr. Colin Daniels, 5-10 Sr. Gary Schmittel, and 5-10 Fr. Austin Sears.

Bryant (AR) defeated North Oldham by the score of 65-41. Bryant (AR) shot 56.5% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Hornets connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 34.8% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Bryant (AR) turnovers.

Camarion Bead led Bryant with 16 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. RJ Young added 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. RJ Newton recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and six assists. 6-4 Jr. Ryan Young chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

Tommy Gregg led North Oldham with 13 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 5-9 7^th Grade Pierre Rondo added 13 points including three of four free throws and two rebounds.

Bryant (AR) – 20,16,14,15,65
North Oldham – 10,11,4,16,41

Bryant (AR) – (65) – RJ Young 14, Bead 16, Cochran 2, Tucker 3, Newton 11. Ryan Young 8, Frost 3, Abrahamson 6, Warren 2.
North Oldham – (41) – Gregg 13, Cargould 0, Daniels 3, Schmittel 0, Sears 4, Rondo 13, Shearer 5, Howard 3.

December 22^nd

Newport vs. Lloyd Memorial (Consolation Title)

Newport coach Rod Snapp started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. DaShawn Anderson, 6-7 Jr. James Turner, 6-8 So. Griffin Starks, 6-0 Jr. Irvan Nichols, and 6-1 So. Amontae Lowe. Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker countered with 6-4 Sr. Carter Bresser, 6-1 Sr. Jayden Humphrey, 6-8 Sr. EJ Walker, 5-7 Jr. Isiah Golsby, and 6-1 Jr. Anthony Blaackar.

Lloyd Memorial took a 15-9 first quarter lead and maintained their advantage throughout the game in a 59-52 victory over Newport. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Lloyd Memorial shot 41.7% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Juggernauts connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Newport turnovers. Newport shot 38% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off five Lloyd Memorial turnovers.

Anthony Blaackar led Lloyd Memorial with 17 points including nine of 12 free throws and four rebounds, Jayden Humphrey added 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. EJ Walker recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

6-4 Sr. Adonaje Lowe led Newport with 20 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. DaShawn Anderson added 11 points and four rebounds. James Turner recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Griffin Starks chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Newport – 9,10,14,19,52
Lloyd Memorial – 15,11,18,15,59

Newport – (52) – Anderson 11, Turner 7, Starks 6, Nichols 5, Amontae Lowe 3, Adonaje Lowe 20.
Lloyd Memorial – (59) – Bresser 3, Humphrey 16, Walker 15, Golsby 2, Blaackar 17, Sebastian 4, Copeland 2.

Bryan Station vs. Woodford County (5^th Place Game)

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith, 6-11 Sr. Carson Probst, 6-0 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone.

Bryan Station defeated Woodford County by the score of 69-66. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Bryan Station shot 43.4% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 21 of 31 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 44.2% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 14 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 28 points including 10 of 17 free throws and 10 rebounds. Rashaad Faulkner added 17 points including two three point baskets. Taeshawn Adams recorded 16 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 23 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-5 So. Josiah McKee added 15 points and seven rebounds. Thurman Wade recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, and four rebounds, Makhi Smith chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Bryan Station – 18,16,16,19,69
Woodford County – 13,17,13,23,66

Bryan Station – (69) – Adams 16, Owens 28, Burton 2, Richmond 2, Faulkner 17, Axsom 2, Gerton 2.
Woodford County – (66) – Wade 15, Smith 6, Probst 0, Mahorn 5, Boone 23, McKee 15, Peters 2.

North Oldham vs. Frederick Douglass (3^rd Place Game)

North Oldham Coach David Levitch started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Tommy Gregg, 6-1 Sr. Brooks Cargould, 6-5 Jr. Colin Daniels, 5-10 Sr. Gary Schmittel, and 5-10 Fr. Austin Sears. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson.

Frederick Douglass shot a sizzling 71.1% from the field in an 81-69 victory over North Oldham. Frederick Douglass was 13 of 17 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off six North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 39.1% from the field including seven of 32 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 23 pointts off 22 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaunte Jenkins led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Tate Robinson added 15 points on five three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. 5-6 Sr. Chris Wright chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Logan Busson recorded seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Austin Sears led North Oldham with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Tpmmy Gregg added 17 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Brooks Cargould recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gray Schmittel chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. 5-9 7^th Grade Pierre Rondo recorded six points, five assists, and two steals.

North Oldham – 9,16,18,26,69

Frederick Douglass – 23,21,17,20,81

North Oldham – (69) – Gregg 17, Cargould 14, Daniels 0, Schmittel 8, Sears 19, Shearer 3, Soule 2, Rondo 6.

Frederick Douglass – (81) – Jenkins 19, Busson 7, Surratt 12, Jones 0, Robinson 15, Talbert 7, Cayson 3, Gillispie 2, Coen 6, Cotton 2, Wright 8.

Bryant (AR) vs. Saint Xavier (Championship)

Bryant (AR) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead, 6-6 So. Jordan Warren, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton. Saint Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-9 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.

Saint Xavier raced out to a 26-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-50 victory over Bryant (AR) to claim the King of the Bluegrass crown. Saint Xavier shot 55.1% from the field including 13 of 22 fro the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Bryant (AR) turnovers. Bryant (AR) shot 34.4% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Saint Xavier turnovers.

Graham Krezmien led Saint Xavier with 19 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds. Chance Dillingham added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, and two assists. 5-10 Fr. Josh Lindsay recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jeremiah Jackson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

Camarion Bead led Bryant (AR) with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. RJ Young added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Caleb Tucker recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Bryant (AR) – 8,12,16,14,50

Saint Xavier – 26,17,16,17,76

Bryant (AR) – (50) – RJ Young 14, Bead 17, Warren 2, Tucker 7, Newton 3, Frost 3, Ryan Young 2, Johnson 2.

Saint Xavier (76) – Hanke 4, Jackson 8, Krezmien 19, Cameron 2, Dillingham 14, Klein 4, O’Bryan 3, Lindsay 11, Johnson 2, Dayes 9.

All Tournament Team

Bob White Most Valuable Player Jeremiah Jackson (Saint Xavier), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Armelo Boone (Woodford County), EJ Walker (Lloyd Memorial), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brooks Cargould (North Oldham), Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Jordan Mabe (South Laurel), Tai Bell (Mater Lakes FL), Jayson Gasaway (Male), Anthony Blaackar (Lloyd Memorial), Ferlandas Wright (Fairdale), James Turner (Newport), Chief Cameron (Saint Xavier), Chance Dillingham (Saint Xavier), Camarion Bead (Bryant AR), RJ Newton (Bryant AR), and RJ Young (Bryant AR).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the KOB Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Boys) December 27-30, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Boys)
Tournament Bracket Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY
December 27-30. 2024

© 2025 Ron Harrison

December 27^th

DuPont Manual vs. Newport

DuPont Manual coach Miguel Coleman started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. DeShawn McGee, 6-2 Jr. Geoffrey Njogu, 6-7 Sr. Justice Decker, 5-11 Sr. Noah Smith, and 6-0 Sr. Malachi Coleman. Newport coach Rod Snapp countered with 6-7 Jr. James Turner, 6-4 Sr. Adonaje Lowe, 6-8 So. Griffin Starks, 6-0 Jr. Irvan Nichols, and 6-1 So. Amontae Lowe.

DuPont Manual defeated Newport 54-53 in overtime. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Newport took an early 12-4 lead but DuPont Manual rallied for the victory. DuPont Manual shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line. The Crimsons connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Newport turnovers. Newport shot 50% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 DuPont Manual turnovers.

Justice Decker led DuPont Manual with 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Ahmad Shelton added 13 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Noah Smith recorded nine points including two three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. Malachi Coleman chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Geoffrey Njogu added five points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Adonaje Lowe led Newport with 15 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. James Turner added 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and four blocked shots. Griffin Starks recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Amontae Lowe chipped in with six points and four assists.

DuPont Manual – 6,16,16,7,9,54
Newport – 12,7,15,11,8,53

DuPont Manual – (54) – McGee 0, Njogu 5, Decker 16, Smith 9, Coleman 9, Shelton 13, Woods 2.
Newport – (53) – Turner 15, Ad. Lowe 15, Starks 11, Nichols 2, Am. Lowe 6, Hurry 4.

Butler County vs. North Laurel

Butler County coach Calvin Dockery started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Justin Castlen, 6-0 Sr. Briar Griffin, 6-5 Sr. Trever Deweese, 5-9 Sr. Case Hooten, and 5-10 Sr. Ty Price. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble. 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza.

North Laurel defeated Butler County by the score of 55-48. North Laurel led 44-25 early in the final quarter but Butler County closed out the game with a 23-11 run to narrow the margin. North Laurel shot 46.3% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Butler County turnovers. Butler County shot 34.6% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 North Laurel turnovers.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 23 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Kole Jervis added nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Jordan Rawlings recorded nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Cooper Elza chipped in with nine points including three of three free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. RJ Noble added five points and seven rebounds.

Justin Castlen led Butler County with 18 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. Trever Deweese added 14 points including four of four free throws and eight rebounds. Briar Griffin recorded nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Butler County – 10,5,10,23,48
North Laurel – 15,11,16,13,55

Butler County – (48) – Castlen 18, Griffin 9, Deweese 14, Hooten 0, Price 5, Murphy 2.
North Laurel – (55) – Davidson 23, Rawlings 9, Noble 5, Jervis 9, Elza 9.

Cooper vs. Frederick Douglass

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, 5-9 So. Parker Lutz, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson.

Frederick Douglass raced out to a 38-22 lead but had to hold off a determined Cooper squad to earn a 63-61 victory. There were three lead changes and one tie in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 55.8% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 51.2% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Travis Jones led Frederick Douglass with 14 points including two three point baskets and two assists. Dakari Talbert added 13 points, two rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Jaunte Jenkins recorded 11 points and two steals. Logan Busson chipped in with nine points.

Andy Johnson led Cooper with 25 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, and seven rebounds. Roman Combs added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Isaac Brown recorded eight points and seven assists. Chris Rodriguez chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. 5-10 So. Julienne Knuckles added seven points and three rebounds.

Cooper – 12,12,22,15,61
Frederick Douglass – 20,18,11,14,63

Cooper – (61) – Rodriguez 7, Brown 8, R. Combs 14, Lutz 0, Johnson 25, Knuckles 7.
Frederick Douglass – (63) – Jenkins 11, Jones 14, Busson 9, Talbert 13, Robinson 6, Cayson 4, Clare 2, Coen 4.

Green County vs. Woodford County

Green County coach Jordan Gilbert started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-4 Jr. Eric James, 6-8 Jr. Modibo Kouyate, 5-9 Fr. Cooper Stone, and 6-4 Sr. Jayden Marr. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith, 6-11 Sr. Carson Probst, 5-5 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone.

Green County outscored Woodford County 21-12 in the second quarter on their way to a 76-63 victory. There were four lead changes in this game. Green County shot 59.3% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 41.1% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 13 Green County turnovers.

Eric James led Green County with 26 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Cooper Stone added 15 pointstwo rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Jayden Marr recorded 14 points on seven of nine from the field, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Hayden Blakeman chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Modibo Kouyate added five points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 19 points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Makhi Smith added 13 points and five rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Philip Brown recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.

Green County – 13,21,19,23,76
Woodford County – 17,12,12,22,63

Green County – (76) – Blakeman 13, James 26, Kouyate 5, Stone 15, Marr 14, Willis 3.
Woodford County – (63) – Wade 6, Smith 13, Probst 0, Mahorn 0, Boone 19, Brown 11, Peters 6, Asher 4, Lewis 4.

LaRue County vs. George Rogers Clark

LaRue County coach Paul Childress started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jagger Mardis, 6-2 Jr. Aysen Seidl, 6-6 Jr. Landon Blakey, 5-10 So. Michael Harris, and 5-11 Sr. Lucas Thompson. George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-5 So. Montez Gay, 6-1 Sr. Eli Craig, 6-7 Jr. Amari Bartelson, 5-9 Jr. Malachi Ashford, and 5-11 Jr. Sam Spillman.

LaRue County defeats George Rogers Clark 68-65 in overtime. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. LaRue County shot 51.2% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Hawks connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 59.6% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 LaRue County turnovers.

Landon Blakey led LaRue County with 25 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jagger Mardis added 17 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Lucas Thompson recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and three rebounds.

Malachi Ashford led George Rogers Clark with 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Montez Gay added 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Eli Craig recorded 13 points and four rebounds. 6-6 So. Maddox Hager chipped in with nine points and two rebounds. Amari Bartelson added seven points and four rebounds.

LaRue County – 14,11,17,13,13,68
George Rogers Clark – 7,17,21,10,10,65

LaRue County – (68) – Mardis 17, Seidl 3, Blakey 25, Harris 4, Thompson 13, Miller 6.
George Rogers Clark – (65) – Gay 14, Craig 13, Bartelson 7, Ashford 16, Spillman 0, Morguson 6, Hager 9.

Lyon County vs. Lexington Catholic

Lyon County coach Ryan Perry started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Nolan Coffman, 6-2 Jr. Bray Kirk, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Defew, 6-1 Jr. Cooper Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Carson Collins. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell.

Lexington Catholic defeated Lyon County 73-67 in two overtimes. There were nine lead changes and eight ties in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 45.3% from the field including nine of 23 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 16 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Lyon County turnovers. Lyon County shot 42.1% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lyons connected on 14 of 29 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 16 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Ryan Harward led Lexington Catholic with 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jacob Holland added 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Max Meagher recorded 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Hank Woodall chipped in with seven points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jack Gambrell added seven points.

Nolan Coffman led Lyon County with 19 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Bray Kirk added 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Carson Collins recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 Sr. Korben Lucas chipped in with nine points and nine rebounds. Isaac Defew recorded seven points and seven rebounds.

Lyon County – 15,11,14,14,8,5,67
Lexington Catholic – 18,16,10,10,8,11,73

Lyon County – (67) – Coffman 19, Kirk 15, Defew 7, Co. Collins 2, Ca. Collins 13, Lucas 9, Baker 2.
Lexington Catholic – (73) – Woodall 7, Harward 16, Meagher 15, Holland 15, Gambrell 7, Warren 6, Aaron 5, Stuart 2.

Bryan Station vs. Boyd County

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr, Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Boyd County coach Randy Anderson countered with 6-3 Jr. Jacob Spurlock, 6-2 Jr. Ethan Rardon, 6-8 Sr. Jackson Childers, 6-0 Sr. Marcus Brumfield, and 6-1 Sr. Cole Hicks.

Bryan Station defeated Boyd County by the score of 87-66. Bryan Station shot 48.5% from the field including 12 of 27 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 16 Boyd County turnovers. Boyd County shot 43.9% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and did not score off five Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 29 points including four three point baskets, three of seven free throws, six rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Taeshawn Adams added 13 points and seven rebounds. Justin Richmond recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists. Antowone Burton chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Jordan Axsom added eight points including two three point baskets and two assists.

Jacob Spurlock led Boyd County with 27 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists. Jackson Childers added 12 points including four of four free throws and four rebounds. Cole Hicks recorded nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.

Bryan Station – 17,22,25,23,87
Boyd County – 17,15,13,21,66

Bryan Station – (87) – Adams 13, Owens 29, Burton 8, Richmond 13, Faulkner 2, Ashford 3, Axsom 8, Gerton 6, Burris 3, Fon 2.
Boyd County – (66) – Spurlock 27, Rardon 4, Childers 12, Brumfield 6, Hicks 9, Jones 2, Ross 2, Carter 4.

Calloway County vs. Trinity

Calloway County coach Brad Cleaver started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jonah Butler, 6-3 Sr. Cole Lockhart, 6-5 So. Luke Armstrong, 6-1 Sr. Eli Finley, and 5-2 Sr. Stephen Lane. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 Jr. Jayden Johnson, 6-3 So. Jaxson Jett, 6-5 So. Grayson Grubbs, 5-10 Sr. Avery Frasher, and 6-1 Sr. Rocco Pfeiffer.

Calloway County eked out a 57-56 victory over Trinity. There were eight lead changes and two ties in this game. Calloway County shot 51.3% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Lakers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Trinity turnovers. Trinity shot 39.2% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Calloway County turnovers.

Jonah Butler led Calloway County with 24 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Eli Finley added 18 points, three rebounds, and five assists. Luke Armstrong recorded 10 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.

Jayden Johnson led Trinity with 26 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, 11 rebounds, and five steals. 6-1 So. Garrison Gilvin added 14 points including three of four free throws and five rebounds. Avery Frasher recorded five points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Calloway County – 19,9,12,17,57
Trinity – 8,14,17,17,56

Calloway County – (57) – Butler 24, Lockhart 0, Armstrong 10, Finley 18, Lane 0, Amas 5.
Trinity – (56) – Johnson 26, Jett 0, Grubbs 2, Frasher 5, Pfeiffer 3, Gilvin 14, Crosby 3, Ladson 3.

December 28^th

North Laurel vs. DuPont Manual (Quarterfinal)

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble. 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza. DuPont Manual coach Miguel Coleman countered with 6-6 Jr. DeShawn McGee, 6-2 Jr. Geoffrey Njogu, 6-7 Sr. Justice Decker, 5-11 Sr. Noah Smith, and 6-3 Jr. Ahmad Shelton.

DuPont Manual trailed 43-42 after three quarters but rallied for a 56-52 victory over North Laurel. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. DuPont Manual shot 40.8% from the field including eight of 24 from the three point line. The Crimsons connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 62.2% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on one of five free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off two DuPont Manual turnovers.

Justice Decker led Dupont Manual with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Ahmad Shelton added 13 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Noah Smith recorded 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Geoffrey Njogu chipped in with nine points and two rebounds.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 28 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots. Jordan Rawlings added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. Kole Jervis recorded six points on two three point baskets and three assists. RJ Noble chipped in with six points and two rebounds.

North Laurel – 16,13,14,9,52
DuPont Manual – 17,7,18,14,56

North Laurel – (52) – Davidson 28, Rawlings 6, Noble 6, Jervis 6, Elza 0, Smith 4, Cunagin 2.
DuPont Manual – (56) – McGee 0, Njogu 9, Decker 18, Smith 11, Shelton 13, Woods 2, Thompson 3.

Calloway County vs. LaRue County (Quarterfinal)

Calloway County coach Brad Cleaver started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jonah Butler, 6-3 Sr. Cole Lockhart, 6-5 So. Luke Armstrong, 6-1 Sr. Eli Finley, and 5-2 Sr. Stephen Lane. LaRue County coach Paul Childress countered with 6-3 Jr. Jagger Mardis, 6-2 Jr. Aysen Seidl, 6-6 Jr. Landon Blakey, 5-10 So. Michael Harris, and 5-11 Sr. Lucas Thompson.

LaRue County trailed 43-42 after three quarters but outscored Calloway County 14-7 in the final quarter to earn a 56-50 victory. There were four lead changes and one tie in this game. LaRue County took an early 21-7 lead but had to withstand a determined Calloway County team’s comeback. LaRue County shot 47.7% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Hawks connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Calloway County turnovers. Calloway County shot 37.3% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lakers connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 LaRue County turnovers.

Landon Blakey led LaRue County with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of eight free throws, and 10 rebounds. Lucas Thompson added 13 points and two assists. Jagger Mardis recorded 11 points including three of three free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Michael Harris chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Eli Finley led Calloway County with 24 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Jonah Butler added 15 points, 12 rebounds, and four steals. Stephen Lane recorded five points and four rebounds.

Calloway County – 7,14,22,7,50
LaRue County – 16,14,12,14,56

Calloway County – (50) – Butler 15, Lockhart 3, Armstrong 3, Finley 24, Lane 5.
LaRue County – (56) – Mardis 11, Seidl 0, Blakey 18, Harris 9, Thompson 13, Bartley 5.

Bryan Station vs. Lexington Catholic (Quarterfinal)

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr, Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell.

Bryan Station outscored Lexington Catholic 14-5 in the final quarter to earn a 60-52 come-from-behind victory over the Knights. There were two lead changes and four ties in this game. Bryan Station raced out to a 22-10 but had to withstand a Lexington Catholic rally before pulling away for the victory. Bryan Station shot 48.8% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 13 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 41.7% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored three points off six Bryan Station turnovers.

Taeshawn Adams led Bryan Station with 19 points including four of four free throws, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Amari Owens added 14 points including eight of 18 free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Rashaad Faulkner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

Max Meagher led Lexington Catholic with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ryan Harward added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Jacob Holland recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Hank Woodall chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

Bryan Station – 18,16,12,14,60
Lexington Catholic – 10,18,19,5,52

Bryan Station – (60) – Adams 19, Owens 14, Burton 0, Richmond 6, Faulkner 12, Ashford 4, Axsom 3, Fon 2.
Lexington Catholic – (52) – Woodall 5, Harward 11, Meagher 23, Holland 9, Gambrell 2, Stuart 2.

Green County vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal)

Green County coach Jordan Gilbert started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-4 Jr. Eric James, 6-8 Jr. Modibo Kouyate, 5-9 Fr. Cooper Stone, and 6-4 Sr. Jayden Marr. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson.

Frederick Douglass defeated Green County by the score of 74-51. Frederick Douglass shot 52.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 13 Green County turnovers. Green County shot 40.9% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Dakari Talbert led Frederick Douglass with 11 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. James Clare added 10 points and five rebounds. Jaunte Jenkins recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt chipped in with eight points and two rebounds. Logan Busson recorded eight points, five rebounds, and three assists. Travis Jones added eight points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Eric James led Green County with 19 points including six of eight free throws and eight rebounds. Hayden Blakeman added 11 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Modibo Kouyate recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two assists. Cooper Stone chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. Jayden Marr added seven points.

Green County – 15,7,15,14,51
Frederick Douglass – 20,15,15,24,74

Green County – (51) – Blakeman 11, James 19, Kouyate 7, Stone 7, Marr 7.
Frederick Douglass – (74) – Jenkins 9, Jones 8, Busson 8, Talbert 11, Robinson 6, Wright 6, Cayson 6, Surratt 8, Clare 10, Cotton 2.

December 29^th

DuPont Manual vs. Bryan Station (Semifinal)

DuPont Manual coach Miguel Coleman started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. DeShawn McGee, 6-2 Jr. Geoffrey Njogu, 6-7 Sr. Justice Decker, 5-11 Sr. Noah Smith, and 6-0 Sr. Malachi Coleman. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr, Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryan Station pulled away late to defeat DuPont Manual by the score of 62-50. Bryan Station shot 46.4% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Defenders connected on seven of eight free throws and pulled down 36 rebounds. DuPont Manual shot 50% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Crimsons connected on seven of 11 free throws and pulled down 11 rebounds.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 25 points including five of six free throws and pulled down seven rebounds. Taeshawn Adams added 16 points and nine rebounds. Justin Richmond recorded six points on two three point baskets, Antowone Burton pulled down eight rebounds.

Malachi Coleman led DuPont Manual with 18 points including three three point baskets. DeShawn McGee added 11 points including three of three free throws and four rebounds. Justice Decker added nine points and nine rebounds, Geoffrey Njogu and Noah Smith recorded seven and five points respectively.

DuPont Manual – 12,11,16,11,50
Bryan Station – 11,18,15,18,62

DuPont Manual – (50) – McGee 11, Njogu 7, Decker 9, Smith 5, Coleman 18.
Bryan Station – (62) – Adams 16, Owens 25, Burton 2, Richmond 6, Faulkner 4, Ashford 5, Gerton 2, Fon 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. LaRue County (Semifinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-1 Jr. Travis Jones, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson. LaRue County coach Paul Childress countered with 6-3 Jr. Jagger Mardis, 6-2 Jr. Aysen Seidl, 6-6 Jr. Landon Blakey, 5-10 So. Michael Harris, and 5-11 Sr. Lucas Thompson.

Frederick Douglass defeated LaRue County by the score of 72-59. Frederick Douglass shot 56% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 15 LaRue County turnovers. LaRue County shot 57.5% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Hawks connected on two of three free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaunte Jenkins led Frederick Douglass with 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt added 12 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Tate Robinson recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-2 Jr. Terry Cayson chipped in with 10 points on four of four from the field including one of one from beyond the arc. Dakari Talbert recorded two points, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.

Landon Blakey led LaRue County with 22 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jagger Mardis added 13 points including three three point baskets. 6-0 So. Tyler Bartley recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and two assists. 5-8 So. Cole Miller chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.

Frederick Douglass – 12,20,18,22,72
LaRue County – 11,15,11,22,59

Frederick Douglass – (72) – Jenkins 16, Jones 6, Busson 6, Talbert 2, Robinson 11, Cayson 10, Surratt 12, Clare 8, Cotton 1.
LaRue County – (59) – Mardis 13, Seidl 3, Blakey 22, Harris 0, Thompson 3, Miller 8, Bartley 10.

December 30^th

LaRue County vs. DuPont Manual (3^rd Place Game)

LaRue County coach Paul Childress started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jagger Mardis, 6-2 Jr. Aysen Seidl, 6-6 Jr. Landon Blakey, 5-10 So. Michael Harris, and 5-11 Sr. Lucas Thompson. DuPont Manual coach Miguel Coleman countered with: 6-6 Jr. DeShawn McGee, 6-2 Jr. Geoffrey Njogu, 6-7 Sr. Justice Decker, 5-11 Sr. Noah Smith, and 6-0 Sr. Malachi Coleman.

DuPont Manual defeated LaRue County by the score of 64-57 in a game characterized by scoring “runs”. DuPont Manual raced out to a 29-10 in the second quarter but LaRue County rallied to lead 45-44 after three quarters, DuPont Manual then outscored LaRue County 20-12 in the final quarter for the win. There were two lead changes and three ties in this game. DuPont Manual shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line. The Crimsons connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LaRue County turnovers. LaRue County shot 50% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Hawks connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight DuPont Manual turnovers.

Noah Smith led DuPont Manual with 17 points including three three point baskets, two of three free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Malachi Coleman added 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Justice Decker recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Geoffrey Njogu chipped in with 10 points including three of four free throws and four rebounds.

Landon Blakey led LaRue County with 22 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Jagger Mardis added 12 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. 6-1 So. Tyler Bartley recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

LaRue County – 4,20,21,12,57
DuPont Manual – 18,13,13,20,64

LaRue County – (57) – Mardis 12, Seidl 0, Blakey 22, Harris 0, Thompson 4, Mulkins 4, McDowell 2, Miller 3, Bartley 10.
DuPont Manual – (64) – McGee 2, Njogu 10, Decker 11, Smith 17, Coleman 16, Shelton 2, Woods 1, Thompson 4, Hall 1.

Bryan Station vs. Frederick Douglass (Championship)

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr, Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Garvin countered with 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, 5-10 So. Dakari Talbert, and 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson.

Frederick Douglass defeated Bryan Station by the score of 72-64. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 44.1% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 43.9% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Dakari Talbert led Frederick Douglass with 15 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and three assists. Tate Robinson added 15 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Jaunte Jenkins recorded 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. DeMarcus Surratt chipped in with 11 points including five of seven free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-4 James Clare added seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Logan Busson pulled down eight rebounds.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 43 points including three three point baskets, eight of 15 free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals. Taeshawn Adams added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bryan Station – 16,11,14,23,64
Frederick Douglass – 17,17,15,23,72

Bryan Station – (64) – Adams 11, Owens 43, Burton 3, Richmond 4, Faulkner 3.
Frederick Douglass – (72) – Jenkins 13, Surratt 11, Busson 3, Talbert 15, Robinson 15, Jones 4, Clare 7, Cayson 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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11th Region Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls) March 3-11. 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BB11R

11^th Region Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Multi-Site First Round and Paul Dunbar High School

Georgetown, Richmond, Frankfort, and Lexington, KY
March 3-11, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 3^rd

Great Crossing vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Madison Central High School)

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Samantha Brown, 5-6 Sr. Jaelle Henderson, 5-9 Jr, Claire Tierney, 5-5 Fr. Kendall Tierney, and 5-5 Sr. Jenelle Henderson. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader, 5-10 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles.

Madsion Central led 24-12 after the first quarter on their way to a 70-55 victory over Great Crossing. Madison Central shot 46.6% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 40.5% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 23 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jordynn Miles recorded 12 points and three rebounds. Brittany Campbell chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. 5-5 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth added nine points on three three point baskets. Brooke Campbell recorded one point, eight rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals.

Samantha Brown led Great Crossing with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kendall Kearney added 13 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Jaelle Henderson recorded 11 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.

Great Crossing – 12,13,7,23,55
Madison Central – 24,17,12,17,70

Great Crossing (55) - Brown 14, Ja. Henderson 11, Tierney 4, Kearney 13, Je. Henderson 5, Kemper 3, Napier 1, Corrigan 4.
Madison Central – (70) – Bro. Campbell 1, Strader 23, Ridderikhoff 14, Bri. Campbell 9, Miles 12, S. Collinsworth 9, Long 2.

Henry Clay vs. Lafayette (Girls) (Lafayette High School)

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Jayden Jeffers, 5-6 Sr. Charlianne Robinson, 5-10 So. Payton Marcum, 5-0 So. Brinley Dumphord, and 5-4 Sr. Ariyana Sutton. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-11 Sr. Tess Nelson, 5-8 S0. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-5 Jr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette defeated Henry Clay by the score of 58-34. Lafayette shot 37.5% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 19 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 35% from the field including zero of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 Lafayette turnovers.

Tess Nelson led a balanced Lafayette scoring attack with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Anna Clay Denton added 11 points including four of six free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Addison Combs recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Abbey Popham chipped in with 10 points. Belle Combs recorded nine points and nine rebounds.

Charlianne Robinson led Henry Clay with 12 points and four rebounds. Jayden Jeffers added seven points and four rebounds.

Henry Clay – 9,8,8,9,34
Lafayette – 16,14,8,20,58

Henry Clay – (34) – Jeffers 7, Robinson 12, Marcum 2, Dumphord 2, Sutton 4, McGuire 5, Henderson 2.
Lafayette – (58) – Nelson 12, A. Combs 11, B. Combs 9, Denton 11, Popham 10, Davis 2, Compton 3.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Franklin County High School)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Chapel Brown, 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, and 5-6 Sr. Ella Gabbert. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-8 Sr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Juliana Frazee, 5-5 So. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-7 Jr. Logan Kennedy.

Franklin County pulled away in the second half to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 51-23. Franklin County shot 43.2% from the field including one of eight from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 25,8% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored one point off seven Franklin County turnovers.

Keyonna Taylor led Franklin County with 11 points and four rebounds. Juliana Frazee added 10 points, eught rebounds, and two assists. Makiyia Wheeler recorded eight points including four of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Madison Jackson chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and two assists. Logan Kennedy recorded six points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Claire Roberts led Lexington Christian Academy with nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Ella Gabbert added six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Sophia Pridemore recorded two points and eight rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy – 10,6,7,0,23
Franklin County – 11,10,14,16,51

Lexington Christian Academy – (23) – Brown 2, Roberts 9, Pridemore 2, Bertram 2, Gabbert 6, Buckler 2.
Franklin County – (51) – K, Taylor 11, Jackson 7, Frazee 10, Wheeler 8, L. Kennedy 6, C, Kennedy 2, L. Taylor 2, Edmondson 5.

Frederick Douglass 88 Berea 13 (Girls) (Berea Community School)

March 4^th

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Great Crossing High School)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Walker Owens, 6-2 Sr. Andrew Maggard, 6-5 Sr. Colt Cummins, 6-0 Sr. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Woods Frye. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 81-51. Great Crossing shot 60% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 39.2% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 25 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. Malachi Moreno added 18 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Gage Richardson recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists. LJ Holman chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and four assists. 6-2 Jr. Trevanti Cooper added eight points including two three point baskets and two assists.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 20 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, and three rebounds. 6-1 Fr. Caleb Marshall added 10 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Andrew Maggard recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Colt Cummins chipped in with six points and two rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy – 10,12,14,15,51
Great Crossing – 18,20,31,12,81

Lexington Christian Academy – (51) – Owens 0, Maggard 8, Cummins 6, Howard 20, Frye 0, Marshall 10, Bentley 2, Coffman 2, Hood 1, Combs 2.
Great Crossing – (81) – Dawson III 25, Richardson 8, Moreno 18, Mason 0, Holman 8, Cooper 8, Orem 5, Ismail 2, Dean 3, Swartz 4.

Berea vs. Bryan Station (Boys) (Bryan Station High School)

Berea coach Eric Fields started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Jake Mills, 6-0 Sr. Ethan Slone, 6-3 Sr. Tommie Banderman, 5-4 Jr. Liam Brewer, and 5-8 Jr. Finley Blevins. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon countered with 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner.

Bryan Station defeated Berea by the score of 82-47. Bryan Station shot 53% from the field including nine of 27 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 20 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 41.5% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Pirates connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored three points off six Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 30 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Justin Richmond added 11 points and three steals. Rashaad Faulkner recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and two steals. Taeshawn Adams chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and four assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded eight points and three rebounds.

Finley Blevins led Berea with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, two rebounds, and four assists. Tommie Banderman added 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Ethan Slone recorded seven points and six rebounds. Jake Mills chipped in with seven points and two rebounds.

Berea – X,29,11,7,47
Bryan Station – X,41,26,15,82

Berea – (47) – Mills 7, Slone 7, Banderman 12, Brewer 3, Blevins 14, Reed 4.
Bryan Station – (82) – Adams 8, Owens 30, Burton 2, Richmond 11, Faulkner 10, Ashford 5, Axsom 1, Barbour 3, Fon 8, Gerton 2, Crutcher 2.

Western Hills vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Lexington Catholic High School)

Western Hills coach Geoff Cody started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Elijah Thompson, 5-9 Sr. Cole McDonald, 6-5 Sr. Javeon Campbell, 5-7 Jr. Cam Flynn, and 5-8 Fr. Matt Dicken. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell.

Lexington Catholic outscored Western Hills 21-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 72-59 victory. Lexington Catholic shot 63.6% from the field including four of seven from the three point line. The Knights connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 52.3% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Max Meagher led Lexington Catholic with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Ryan Harward added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Hank Woodall recorded 14 points on seven of nine from the field, and seven rebounds. Jack Gambrell chipped in with nine points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and four assists. Jacob Holland recorded eight points and four assists.

Javeon Campbell led Western Hills with 26 points on 11 of 12 from the field and four of four free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals. Elijah Thompson added 11 points including three of four free throws, and four assists. Cam Flynn recorded nine points on three three point baskets, and three assists. 5-9 Fr. Preston Clouse chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and two assists.

Western Hills – 12,17,8,22,59
Lexington Catholic – 17,18,21,16,72

Western Hills – (59) – Thompson 11, McDonald 2, Campbell 26, Flynn 9, Dicken 3, Clouse 8.
Lexington Catholic- (72) – Woodall 14, Harward 17, Meagher 18, Holland 8, Gambrell 9, Aaron 6.

Frederick Douglass 62 Madison Central 52 (Boys) (Madison Central High School)

March 6^th

Frederick Douglass vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Semifinal) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-8 8^th Grade Tamia Waide, 5-8 So. Peighton Okorley, 6-0 So. Jaelee Knowles, 5-6 Jr. MK Bennett, and 5-8 Jr. Reagan Gregonis. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-8 Sr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Juliana Frazee, 5-5 So. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-7 Jr. Logan Kennedy.

Frederick Douglass led Franklin County 29-18 at halftime on their way to a 62-45 victory. Frederick Douglass shot 48.9% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 31.9% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

MK Bennett led Frederick Douglass with 19 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Tamia Waide added 13 points including three three point baskets. Jaelee Knowles recorded 12 points including eight of 12 free throws, 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. Reagan Gregonis chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.

Juliana Frazee led Franklin County with 16 points including six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and three blocked shots. Madison Jackso added nine points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. 5-10 7^th Grade Jylin Edmondson recorded eight points, six rebounds, and two assists. Keyonna Taylor chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

Frederick Douglass – 12,17,21,12,62
Franklin County – 9,9,16,11,45

Frederick Douglass – (62) – Waide 13, Okorley 2, Knowles 12, Bennett 19, Gregonis 8, Carr 6, King 2.
Franklin County – (45) – K. Taylor 5, Jackson 9, Frazee 16, Wheeler 3. L. Kennedy 0, L. Taylor 2, Walton 2, Edmondson 8.

Girl’s All Region Team – (POY) Nataya Strader (Madison Central). Jaelee Knowles (Frederick Douglass), Madison Jackson (Franklin County), Belle Combs (Lafayette), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central), Kendall Kearney (Great Crossing), Logan Kennedy (Franklin County), Kate Baker (Frederick Douglass), Piper Graham (Lexington Christian Academy), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Laci Sandlin (Madison Southern), Ariyana Sutton (Henry Clay), Brittany Campbell (Madison Central), and (COY) Scott True (Madison Central).

Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Semifinal) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Tess Nelson, 5-8 S0. Addison Combs, 5-10 Sr. Belle Combs, 5-5 Jr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Abbey Popham. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader, 5-10 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles.

Madison Central outscored Lafayette 17-8 in the second quarter on their way to a 54-46 victory. There were two ties and 11 lead changes in this game. Madison Central shot 40% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Geberals connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 15 points including eight of 11 free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. Brittany Campbell added 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Jordynn Miles chipped in with eight points including three of three free throws and two assists. 5-6 Sr. Tiana Long recorded eight points on four of four from the field, two rebounds, and two assists. Brooke Campbell added two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Abbey Popham led Lafayette with 13 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Tess Nelson added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Belle Combs recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Addison Combs chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and three steals. Anna Clay Denton recorded five points, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Lafayette – 16,8,13,9,46
Madison Central – 14,17,18,5,54

Lafayette – (46) – Nelson 10, A. Combs 7, B. Combs 9, Denton 5, Popham 13, Kelley 2.
Madison Central – (54) – Bro. Campbell 2, Strader 15, Ridderikhoff 10, Bri. Campbell 11, Miles 8, Long 8.

March 8^th

Bryan Station vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Semifinal) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowone Burton, 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond, and 5-11 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing defeated Bryan Station by the score of 59-56. There were six lead changes and six ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 51.2% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 43.8% from the field including six of 12 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 19 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 14 points including two three point baskets, five assists, and two steals. LJ Holman recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Gage Richardson chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 6-6 Fr, Brady Orem recorded seven points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 18 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Taeshawn Adams added eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-0 Sr. Jordan Axsom recorded eight points including two three point baskets and four assists. Justin Richmond chipped in with seven points and two rebounds. Rashaad Faulkner added seven points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-7 Sr. Brunley Fon recorded five points, 12 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.

Bryan Station – 14,12,20,10,56
Great Crossing – 11,21,18,9,59

Bryan Station – (56) – Adams 8, Owens 18, Burton 0, Richmond 7, Faulkner 7, Axsom 8, Fon 5, Ashford 3.
Great Crossing – (59) – Dawson III 14, Richardson 8, Moreno 19, Mason 0, Holman 11, Orem 7.

Boy’s All Region Team – (POY) Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), Jake Feldhaus (Madison Central), Vince Dawson III (Great Crossing), Amari Owens (Bryan Station), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brock Coffman (Sayre), Saxton Howard (Lexington Christian Academy), Jaxson Howard (Sayre), Jackson Stephan (Henry Clay), Casen Nobbe (Madison Southern), Kayson Brown (Henry Clay), Javeon Campbell (Western Hills), Juante Jenkins (Frederick Douglass), and (COY 4 way tie) Gavin Murray (Frederick Douglass), Rob Goodman (Sayre), Ed McKinney (Frankfort), and Steve Page (Great Crossing).

Frederick Douglass vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Semifinal) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Gavin started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Jr. Hank Woodall, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harward, 6-6 Jr. Max Meagher, 5-7 So. Jacob Holland, and 5-9 Jr. Jack Gambrell.

Frederick Douglass pulled away in the second half to defeat Lexington Catholic by the score of 49-38. Frederick Douglass shot 43.9% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 43.2% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored two points off three Frederick Douglass turnovers.

DeMarcus Surratt led Frederick Douglass with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, and four assists. Tate Robinson added nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds. Aveion Chenault recorded eight points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Jaunte Jenkins chipped in with six points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Max Meagher led Lexington Catholic with 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Hank Woodall added 11 points and eight rebounds. Ryan Harward recorded eight points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and five assists.

Frederick Douglass – 10,17,8,14,49
Lexington Catholic – 13,11,4,10,38

Frederick Douglass – (49) – Chenault 8, Jenkins 6, Surratt 15, Robinson 9, Busson 3, Cayson 3, Talbert 5.
Lexington Catholic – (38) -Woodall 11, Harward 8, Meagher 14, Holland 3, Gambrell 2.

Madison Central vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Championship) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader, 5-10 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-8 8^th Grade Tamia Waide, 5-8 So. Peighton Okorley, 6-0 So. Jaelee Knowles, 5-6 Jr. MK Bennett, and 5-8 Jr. Reagan Gregonis.

Frederick Douglass got off to a blazing start and never slowed down as they led 36-12 at halftime on their way to a 68-41 victory over Madison Central and a regional championship. Frederick Douglass shot 51% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 34.3% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaelee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 19 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Tamia Waude added 18 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. MK Bennett recorded 12 points including five of five free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Peighton Okorley chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 14 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Brooke Campbell added eight points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, four blocked shots, and two steals. Brittany Campbell recorded eight points including three of four free throws, and three rebounds, Cameryn Ridderikhoff chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Madison Central – 8,4,15,14,41
Frederick Douglass – 19,17,21,11,68

Madison Central – (41) – Bro. Campbell 8, Miles 3, Ridderikhoff 7, Bri. Campbell 8, Strader 14, Kaufman 1.
Frederick Douglass – (68) – Waide 18, Okorley 5, Knowles 19, Bennett 12, Gregonis 3, Carr 4, King 5, Cheek 2.

11^th Region Girla All-Tournament Team – Claire Roberts (Lexington Christian Academy), Tess McLin (Berea), Samantha Brown (Great Crossing), Charlianne Robinson (Henry Clay), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Belle Combs (Lafayette), Madison Jackson (Franklin County), Anna Clay Denton (Lafayette), Reagan Gregonis (Frederick Douglass), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central), Tamia Waide (Frederick Douglass), Brittany Campbell (Madison Central), MK Bennett (Frederick Douglass), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), and MVP Jaelee Knowles (Frederick Douglass).

March 11^th

Frederick Douglass vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Championship) (Paul Laurence Dunbar High School)

Frederick Douglass coach Murray Gavin started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson, and 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing defeated Frederick Douglass 59-57 in a thriller in which Frederick Douglass’ three point attempt at the buzzer for the win fell short. There were three lead changes and two ties in this game. Great Crossing held a 51-38 early in the final quarter but Frederick Douglass finished the game on a 19-8 run which finished two points short. Great Crossing shot 51.2% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored five points off five Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 33.8% from the field including four of 25 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and eight blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 17 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. LJ Holman recorded seven points, four rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.

Aveion Chenauly led Frederick Douglass with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. DeMarcus Surratt added 14 points and seven rebounds. Jaunte Jenkins recorded nine points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Dakari Talbert added 10 points including two three point baskets and two steals.

Frederick Douglass – 9,14,15,19,57
Great Crossing – 14,16,17,12,59

Frederick Douglass – (57) – Chenault 14, Jenkins 9, Surratt 14, Robinson 4, Busson 2, Talbert 10, Cayson 2, Clare 2.
Great Crossin – (59) – Dawson III 17, Richardson 5, Moreno 21, Mason 5, Holman 7, Orem 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the various Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

Chipotle Nationals (Boys & Girls) April 2-5, 2025
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April 2-5, 2025

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April 2^nd

Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Boys)

Dynamic Prep coach Jernaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Montverde Prep coach Steve Turner countered with 6-6 Sr. Hudson Greer, 6-6 Sr. CJ Ingram, 6-8 Sr. Trent Sisley, 5-8 So. Javion Tyndale, and 6-4 Sr. Dante Allen.

Dynamic Prep defeated Montverde Academy by the score of 67-52. Dynamic Prep shot 41.8% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 27.3% from the field including seven of 35 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers.

Jaden Toombs led Dynamic prep with 18 pointsand 12 rebounds. Toombs was seven of 10 from the field and four of sixfrom the free throw line. Ja’Cobe Coleman added 16 points including six of seven free throws. Six rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Chris Nwuli recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, and eight rebounds. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. 6-8 So. Marcus Spears Jr. added five points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Dante Allen led Montverde Academy with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Hudson Greer added 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. CJ Ingram recorded 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Trent Sisley chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Dynamic Prep – 12,17,16,22,67
Montverde Academy – 8,12,16,16,52

Dynamic Prep – (67) – Nwuli 10. O’Neal Jr. 9, Toombs 18, Kelly 2, Coleman 16, Houston 2, Faison 3, Hampton 2, Spears Jr. 5.
Montverde Academy – (52) – Greer 13, Ingram 10, Sisley 6, Tyndale 3, Allen 16, Miller 2, Weems 2.

Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant. UT) vs. IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) (Boys)

Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Isiah Harwell, 6-5 Jr. Adolph County, 6-9 Sr. Augustine Ekwe, 6-3 Jr. Mariano Manciel, and 6-4 Jr. Katrelle Harmon. IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon countered with 6-8 Sr. Sadiq White Jr., 6-4 Jr. Jermal Jones Jr., 6-8 Sr. Kareem Stagg, 6-3 Sr. Darius Acuff Jr., and 6-4 Jr. Felipe Quinones.

Wasatch Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat IMG Academy by the score of 75-57. There were three ties and six lead changes in this game. Wasatch Academy shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 20 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 37.7% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Wasatch Academy turnovers.

Mariano Manciel led a balanced Wasatch Academy scoring attack with 17 points including four three point baskets, five of six free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Isiah Harwell added 15 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, and four steals. Adolph County recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 6-3 Sr. James Miller chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, two of three free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Augustine Ekwe recorded 10 points and eight rebounds. Katrelle Harmon added six points, seven assists, and two steals.

Darius Acuff Jr. led IMG Academy with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Sadiq White Jr. added nine points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Kareem Stagg recorded eight points and nine rebounds. Felipe Quinones chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and two rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Trey Beamer added six points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.

Wasatch Academy – 14,15,20,26,75
IMG Academy – 11,14,12,20,57

Wasatch Academy – (75) – Harwell 15, County 13, Ekwe 10, Manciel 17, Harmon 6, Toure 3, Miller 11.
IMG Academy – (57) – White Jr. 9, Jones 2, Stagg 8, Acuff Jr. 23, Quinones 6, Beamer 6, Foster 3.

April 3^rd

Prolific Prep (Napa, CA) vs. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, NY) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)

Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi started the following lineup: 6-10 Sr. Nikola Bundalo, 6-6 Sr. Winters Grady, 7-0 So. Obinna Ekezie Jr., 6-3 Jr. Seven Spurlock, and 6-5 Sr. Darryn Peterson. Long Island Lutheran coach John Buck countered with 6-7 Fr. Nico Onyekwere, 6-5 Jr. Dylan Mingo, 6-9 Jr. Michael Madison, 6-3 Sr. Kayden Mingo, and 6-5 Sr. Kiyan Anthony.

Prolific Prep defeated Long Islan Lutheran 81-80 in overtime. The score was tied 70-70 at the end of regulation, There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in this game. Prolific Prep shot 48.3% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Crew connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 41.7% from the field including 11 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Prolific Prep turnovers.

Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep with 28 points including seven of 11 free throws, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Winters Grady added 21 points including two three point baskets, five of 11 free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-5 Sr. Mazi Mosley recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Steven Spurlock chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Dylan Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 22 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, six rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kiyan Anthony added 22 points including three three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, and three rebounds. 6-11 Jr. Omar Essam recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Kayden Mingo chipped in with nine points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Michael Madison added nine points and three rebounds.

Prolific Prep – 15,19,18,18,11,81
Long Island Lutheran – 17,20,19,14,10,80

Prolific Prep – (81) – Bundalo 2, Grady 21, Ekezie Jr. 4, Spurlock 9, Peterson 28, Nesmith 3, Roberts 5, Mosley 11.
Long Island Lutheran – (80) – Onyekwere 2, D. Mingo 22, Madison 9, K. Mingo 9, Anthony 22, James 6, Essam 10.

Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Link Academy (Branson, MO) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)

Dynamic Prep coach Jernaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Sr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Link Academy coach Chad Meyers countered with 6-5 Sr. Jerry Easter, 6-5 Sr. Davion Hannah, 7-0 Sr. Chris Cenac, 6-5 Sr. Legend Smiley, and 6-5 Jr. Trent Perry.

Dynamic Prep outscored Link Academy 26-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 74-55 victory. There were eight ties and five lead changes in the game. Dynamic Prep shot 49.2% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. They connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Link Academy. Link Academy shot 39.6% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers.

Jaden Toombs led Dynamic Prep with 22 points including three of five free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Ja’Cobe Coleman added 12 points and seven assists. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Chris Nwuli chipped in with eight points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Leroy Kelly IV added seven points, two rebounds, four assists, and five steals. 6-1 Sr. Jaylin Faison recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Legend Smiley led Link Academy with 14 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Davion Hannah added nine points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and four blocked shots. Trent Perry recorded nine points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. 6-2 Jr. Keonte Greybear chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists. Chris Cenac recorded eight points and 11 rebounds.

Dynamic Prep – 18,13,26,17,74

Link Academy – 16,9,8,22,55

Dynamic Prep – (74) – Nwuli 8, O’Neal 12, Toombs 22, Kelly 7, Coleman 12, Houston 3, Faison 7, Hampton 3.

Link Academy – (55) – Easter 4, Hannah 9, Cenac 8, Smiley 14, Perry 9, Greybear 9, Iguodala 2.

CIA Bella Vista (Phoenix, AZ) vs. Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)

CIA Bella Vista coach Brandon Rosenthal started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Luca Toukam, 6-7 Sr. Jaion Pitt, 6-10 Jr. Aliou Dioum, 6-0 Jr. Miles Sadler, and 6-4 Jr. Noah George. Brewster Academy coach Jason Smith countered with 6-7 Jr. Sebastian Wilkins, 6-3 Jr. Darien Moore, 6-8 Sr. Preston Fowler, 6-1 So. Antonio Pemberton, and 6-2 Sr. Ebuka Okorie.

Brewster Academy trailed 42-38 at halftime but rallied in the second half for a 70-60 victory over CIA Bella Vista. There were six ties and five lead changes in the game. Brewster Academy shot 44.2% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line. The Bobcats connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 CIA Bella Vista turnovers. CIA Bella Vista shot 37% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Brewster Academy turnovers.

Sebastian Wilkins led Brewster Academy with 22 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Ebika Okorie added 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Preston Fowler recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Darien Moore chipped in with eight points, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-7 So. Clyde Walters added seven points.

Miles Sadler led CIA Bella Vista with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 6-2 Jr. Rokim Green added 22 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three steals.

CIA Bella Vista – 21,21,8,10,60
Brewster Academy – 21,17,13,19,70

CIA Bella Vista – (60) – Toukam 2, Pitt 5, Dioum 0, Sadler 25, George 2, Green 22, Neto 2, Osaruyi 2.
Bella Brewster – (70) – Wilkins 22, Moore 8, Fowler 12, Pemberton 1, Okorie 20, Walters 7.

Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, UT) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)

Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Isiah Harwell, 6-5 Jr. Adolph County, 6-9 Sr. Augustine Ekwe, 6-3 Jr. Mariano Manciel, and 6-4 Jr. Katrelle Harmon. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.

Columbus defeated Wasatch Academy by the score of 76-62. Columbus shot 53.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 15 Wasatch Academy turnovers. Wasatch Academy shot 35.8% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 21 Columbus turnovers.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 25 points including five three point baskets, four of five free throws, nine rebounds, seven assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Cayden Boozer added 24 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Caleb Gaskins recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Jaxson Richardson chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Marcellous Jackson recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Mariano Manciel led Wasatch Academy with 16 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Isiah Harwell added 14 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Katrelle Harmon recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and two assists. Adolph County chipped in with eight points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. James Miller added eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and five steals.

Wasatch Academy – 8,11,27,16,62
Columbus – 15,23,24,14,76

Wasatch Academy – (62) – Harwell 14, County 8, Ekwe 2, Manciel 16, Harmon 14, Miller 8.
Columbus – (76) – Cam. Boozer 25, Richardson 7, Gaskins 10, Jackson 5, Cay. Boozer 24, Keeper 5.

April 4^th

Faith Family (Dallas, TX) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Girls) (Semifinal)

Faith Family coach Andrea Robinson started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Amari Byles, 6-0 So. Finley Chastain, 6-3 Sr. Joy Egbuna, 5-7 Jr. Gianna Jordan, and 6-0 Jr. Amayah Garcia, Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Sr. Holland Harris, 6-2 Jr. Saniyah Hall, 6-3 Sr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 5-8 Sr. Amaia Jackson, and 6-1 Sr. Aaliyah Crump.

Montverde Academy trailed 34-23 at halftime but outscored Faith Family 43-20 in the second half to earn a 66-54 victory over the Eagles. Montverde Academy shot 43.4% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Faith Academy turnovers. Faith Academy shot 39.6% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Montverde Academy turnovers.

Saniyah Hall led Montverde Academy with 28 points including four three point baskets, four of seven free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Lourdes Da Silva Costa added 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Aaliyah Crump recorded nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Amaia Jackson chipped in with eight points including six of seven free throws and four assists. 6-1 Sr. Agot Makeer recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Amari Byles led Faith Academy with 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Amayah Garcia added 15 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three assists. Gianna Jordan recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and six steals. Finley Chastain chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. Joy Egbuna recorded four points and seven rebounds. 6-5 Fr. Kelenna Ozumba pulled down eight rebounds.

Faith Family – 14,20,12,8,54
Montverde Academy – 18,5,27,16,66

Faith Family – (54) – Byles 18, Chastain 6, Egbuna 4, Jordan 10, Garcia 15, Ozumba 1.
Montverde Academy – (66) – Harris 2, Hall 28, Da Silva Costa 12, Jackson 8, Crump 9, Makeer 4, Breen 3.

IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) vs. Westtown School (West Chester, PA) (Girls) (Semifinal)

IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Manuella Alves-Fernandez, 5-9 Sr. Kelis Fisher, 6-4 Jr. Kelsi Andrews, 5-3 Jr. Asia Keels, and 5-9 Sr. Nyla Wilson. Westtown School coach Fran Burbridge countered with 5-11 Jr. Atlee Vanesko, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Jones, 6-0 Sr. Kennedy Henry, 5-6 Sr. Vianna K-Watson, and 5-9 So. Jessie Moses.

Nyla Wilson hit a late three point basket to give IMG Academy a 64-61 victory over Westtown School. The score was tied 10 times and there were 20 lead changes in this game. IMG Academy shot 47.7% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Westtown School turnovers. Westtown School shot 34.5% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. The Moose connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 IMG Academy turnovers.

6-0 Sr. Brooklyn Charlo led IMG Academy with 19 points including six three point baskets and four rebounds. Kelis Fisher added 13 points and three assists. Kelsi Andrews recorded seven points including four of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Nyla Wilson chipped in with seven pints, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Manuella Alves-Fernandez recorded seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.

Jessie Moses led Westtown School with 18 points including eight of 11 free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Olivia Jones added 14 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, nine rebounds, and three assists. Kennedy Henry recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Atlee Vanesko chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.

IMG Academy – 15,11,22,16,64
Westtown School – 17,16,17,11,61

IMG Academy – (64) – Alves-Fernandez 7, Fisher 13, Andrews 7, Keels 4, Wilson 7, Charlo 19, Somfai 3, Hart 3, Prawl 1.
Westtown School – (61) – Vanesko 12, Jones 14, Henry 12, K-Watson 2, Moses 18, Radhi Sunda-rajan 3.

Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Prolific Prep (Napa, CA) (Boys) (Semifinal)

Dynamic Prep coach Jermaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi countered with 6-5 Sr. Mazi Mosley, 6-6 Sr. Winters Grady, 7-0 So. Obinna Ekezie Jr., 6-3 Jr. Seven Spurlock, and 6-5 Sr. Darryn Peterson.

Dynamic Prep raced out to a 46-20 halftime lead on their way to an 83-64 victory over Prolific Prep. Dynamic Prep shot 46.6% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line. They connected on 20 of 27 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Prolific Prep turnovers. Prolific Prep shot 37.7% from the field including eight of 30 from beyond the arc. The Crew connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Dynamic Prep turnovers.

Chris Nwuli led Dynamic Prep with 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Jaden Toombs added 17 points including four of four free throws, 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Ja’Cobe Coleman recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Leroy Kelly IV chipped in with 10 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and eight assists. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. recorded eight points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-6 So. Ryan Hampton added eight points including two three point baskets and two of two free throws.

Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep with 24 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Winters Grady added 16 points including four three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Obinna Ekezie Jr. recorded 11 points including seven of eight free throws, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots. Seven Spurlock chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Dynamic Prep – 23,23,14,23,83
Prolific Prep – 10,10,23,21,64

Dynamic Prep – (83) – Nwuli 20, O’Neal Jr. 8, Toombs 17, Kelly 10, Coleman 12, Faison 5, Hampton 8, Spears Jr. 3.
Prolific Prep – (64) – Mosley 0, Grady 16, Ekezie Jr. 11, Spurlock 11, Peterson 24, Roberts 2.

Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Semifinal)

Brewster Academy coach Jason Smith started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Sebastian Wilkins, 6-3 Jr. Darien Moore, 6-8 Sr. Preston Fowler, 6-1 So. Antonio Pemberton, and 6-2 Sr. Ebuka Okorie. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.

Cayden Boozer hit a shot at the buzzer to give Columbus a 47-45 victory over Brewster Academy. There were four ties and four lead changes in this game. The last tie was 45-45. Columbus shot 44.2% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored two points off four Brewster Academy turnovers. Brewster Academy shot 28% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Columbus turnovers.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Caleb Gaskins added nine points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. Cayden Boozer recorded nine points, two rebounds, and nine assists. Marcellous Jackson chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Sebastian Wilkins led Brewster Academy with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, and 12 rebounds. Darien Moore added 11 points and three rebounds. Ebuka Okorie recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. Preston Fowler chipped in with five points, five rebounds, and two assists. Antonio Pemberton added five points and two rebounds.

Brewster Academy – 7,12,9,17,45
Columbus – 12,7,14,14,47

Brewster Academy – (45) – Wilkins 14, Moore 11, Fowler 5, Pemberton 5, Okorie 7, Walters 3.
Columbus – (47) – Cam. Boozer 15, Richardson 2, Gaskins 9, Jackson 9, Cay. Boozer 9, Freenane 3.

April 5^th

IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Girls) (Championship)

IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Deniya Prawl, 5-9 Sr. Kelis Fisher, 6-4 Jr. Kelsi Andrews, 5-3 Jr. Asia Keels, and 5-9 Sr. Nyla Wilson. Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Sr. Holland Harris, 6-2 Jr. Saniyah Hall, 6-3 Sr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 5-8 Sr. Amaia Jackson, and 6-1 Sr. Aaliyah Crump.

IMG Academy defeated Montverde Academy 80-78 in overtime. The score was tied 73-73 at the end of regulation. There were three ties and four lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy led by the score of 35-24 at halftime but IMG fought back for the win. IMG Academy shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 19 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 52.9% from the field including 11 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 IMG Academy turnovers.

Kelis Fisher led IMG Academy with 23 points including nine of 10 free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Deniya Prawl added 14 points including three of four free throws and six rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Brooklyn Charlo recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Kelsi Andrews chipped in with 12 points including four of four free throws, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Lara Sonfai recorded 10 points including three of three free throws and two assists.

Saniyah Hall led Montverde Academy with 20 points including five of eight free throws, 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. 6-1 Sr. Agot Makeer added 20 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Aaliyah Crump recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Missy Odom chipped in with 10 points on five of five from the field.

IMG Academy – 16,8,30,19,7,80
Montverde Academy – 10,25,25,13,5,78

IMG Academy – (80) – Prawl 14, Fisher 23, Andrews 12, Keels 6, Wilson 2, Charlo 13, Somfai 10.
Montverde Academy – (78) – Harris 5, Hall 20, Da Silva Costa 1, Jackson 6, Crump 14, Makeer 20, Forbes 2, Odom 10.

Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Championship)

Dynamic Prep coach Jermaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.

Columbus outscored Dynamic Prep 20-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 67-49 victory. There were six ties and 12 lead changes in this game. Columbus shot 50% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 15 of 17 free throws. Pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers. Dynamic Prep shot 35.8% from the field including eight of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Columbus turnovers.

Cayden Boozer led Columbus with 27 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Marcellous Jackson added 12 points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Cameron Boozer recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jaxson Richardson chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Caleb Gaskins added eight points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Ja’Cobe Coleman led Dynamic Prep with 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaden Toombs added 14 points and eight rebounds. Chris Nwuli recorded seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.Leroy Kelly IV chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Dynamic Prep – 15,12,9,13,49
Columbus – 13,15,20,19,67

Dynamic Prep – (49) – Nwuli 7, O’Neal Jr. 3, Toombs 14, Kelly IV 6, Coleman 15, Faison 3, Spears Jr. 1.
Columbus – (67) – Cam. Boozer 11, Richardson 9, Gaskins 8, Jackson 12, Cay. Boozer 27.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Legit Stats Crew and the Chipotle National website for providing all the pertinent info about his big time event.

 

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.

White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Girls) December 19-21, 2024
Topic: Basketball

 2024BBWGMHCG

White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic (Girls)
Lexington Catholic High School (Tournament Bracket)

Lexington, KY
December 19-21, 2024

© 2025 Ron Harrison

December 19th

Martin County vs. Lexington Catholic

Martin County coach Robin Newsome started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-8 Sr. Alivia Morris, 5-9 Jr. Bella Bretz, 5-9 Jr. Payton Avilez, 5-6 Fr. Allie Hamilton, and 5-7 Jr. Mary Walker West.

Martin County trailed 28-27 at halftime but outscored Lexington Catholic 29-12 in the second half on their way to a 56-40 victory. There was 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Lexington Catholic only shot 18.5% from the field in the second half. Martin County shot 37% from the field including four of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 31.9% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Martin County turnovers.

Brooklyn Marcum led Martin County with 17 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Maci Maynard added 12 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Chloe May recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Candace Spaulding chipped in with seven points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Makenna Marcum added seven points including three of four free throws. Sophie Harless recorded two points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Alivia Morris led Lexington Catholic with 11 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Walker West added 10 points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. Bella Bretz recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Payton Avilez chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. 5-5 7^th Grade Harper Reynolds recorded four points and five rebounds.

Martin County – 11,16,14,15,56
Lexington Catholic – 14,14,4,8,40

Martin County – (56) – May 8, Spaulding 7, Maynard 12, Harless 2, B. Marcum 17, M. Marcum 7, Davis 3.
Lexington Catholic – (40) – Morris 11, Bretz 8, Avilez 7, Hamilton 0, West 10, Reynolds 4.

Madison Southern vs. Ryle

Madison Southern coach Kent Miller started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Laci Sandlin, 5-6 Jr. Bailee Sparks. 5-8 Jr. Emma Kate Lawson, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and f-f Fr. Allie Wilson. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Ryle raced out to a 26-13 first quarter lead on their way to a 56-47 victory over Madison Southern. Ryle shot 37.8% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 26.8% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 19 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-8 8^th Grade Emerson Dowell added 11 points including three three point baskets, and two of two free throws. Jayden McClain recorded two points, 10 rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emma Kate Lawson added nine points including four of four free throws and six rebounds. 5-5 Fr. Ellen Todd recorded seven points and two rebounds. 5-9 Fr. Cami Duerson chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Madison Southern – 13,15,8,11,47
Ryle – 26,13,10,7,56

Madison Southern – (47) – Sandlin 17, Sparks 2, Lawson 9, Himes 0, Wilson 3, Duerson 6, Todd 7, Coburn 3.
Ryle – (56) – Jones 19, Warner 4, McClain 2, Hampton 6, Aschermann 6, Fong 6, Hay 2, Dowell 11,

Rockcastle County vs. Dixie Heights

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Taylor King, 5-8 So. Tessa Begley, 5-10 Jr. Macy Spivey, 5-6 Sr. Markley Richards, and 5-9 Jr. Ella McKinney. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg.

Dixie Heights defeated Rockcastle County by the score of 62-47. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game. Dixie Heights shot 42.3% from the field including 13 of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Rockcastle County turnovers. Rockcastle County shot 45.2% from the field including two of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Coralee Pelfrey led Dixie Heights with 25 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Catherine Buddenberg added 18 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Bella Crawford recorded 10 points and four assists. Jordan Puitz chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Taylor King led Rockcastle County with 17 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Tessa Begley added 13 points including three of four free throws, nine rebounds, and five steals. Macy Spivey recorded eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Rockcastle County – 15,9,16,7,47
Dixie Heights – 15,14,15,18,62

Rockcastle County – (47) – King 17, Begley 13, Spivey 8, Richards 4, McKinney 5.
Dixie Heights – (62) – Pelfrey 25, Puitz 9, Crawford 10, Carner 0, Buddenberg 18.

Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Knox Central

Christian Academy of Louisville coach Nickolas Turner started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Lydia Wallace, 5-6 Fr. Candice Smith, 5-8 Fr. Abigail Bassett, 5-4 Sr. Katie Hendricks, and 5-5 7^th Grade Kathryn Cline. Knox Central coach Steve Warren countered with 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills.

Knox Central defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 90-34. Knox Central shot 53.8% from the field incljuding eight of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 45 points off 34 Christian Academy of Louisville turnovers. Christian Academy of Louisville shot 33.3% from the field including two of five from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored one point off eight Knox Central turnovers.

Halle Collins led Knox Central with 35 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Shelbie Mills added 15 points, three rebounds, and five assists. 5-7 Sr. Sydney Hirst recorded nine points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, and five assists.

Candice Smith led CAL with 12 points including eight of 11 free throws and four rebounds. Katie Hendricks added 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Lydia Wallace recorded six points and three rebounds.

Christian Academy of Louisville – 8,18,4,4,34
Knox Central – 25,24,26,15,90

Christian Academy of Louisville – (34) – Wallace 6, Smith 12, Bassett 0, Hendricks 10, Cline 2, Wahl 2, Lawrence 2.
Knox Central (90) – Kelsie Smith 5, Melton 0, Collins 35, Hensley 5, Mills 15, Kylie Smith 3, Kaylynn Smith 6, Hamilton 3, Hurst 9, Gibson 4, Shelbi Smith 5.

December 20^th

Ryle vs. Martin County (Semifinal)

Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann. Martin County coach Robin Newsome countered with 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum.

Ryle defeated Martin County by the score of 53-38. There were two lead changes and six ties in this game. Ryle shot 39.1% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 40.5% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Ryle turnovers.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Jayden McClain added 15 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Ava Warner recorded eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Brooklyn Marcum led Martin County with 19 points including three three point baskets, two of three free throws. Seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Maci Maynard added 11 points and four rebounds.

Ryle – 11,15,13,14,53
Martin County – 16,6,7,9,38

Ryle – (53) – Jones 17, Warner 8, McClain 15, Hampton 4, Aschermann 4, Dowell 5.
Martin County – (38) – May 2, Spaulding 3, Maynard 11, Harless 0, B. Marcum 19, M. Marcum 3.

Knox Central vs. Dixie Heights (Semifinal)

Knox Central coach Steve Warren started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills. Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski countered with 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg.

Dixie Heights outscored Knox Central 24-10 in the second quarter to take control of the game on their way to a 72-50 victory. Dixie Heights shot 53.6% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on four of five free throws. Pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 21 Knox Central turnovers. Knox Central shot 42.6% from the field including two of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Catherine Buddenberg led Dixie Heights with 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Coralee Pelfrey added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Asia Carner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Bella Crawford chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and four steals.

Shelbie Mills led Knox Central with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Halle Collins added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. McKenzie Hensley recorded five points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Knox Central – 15,10,12,13,50
Dixie Heights – 15,24,14,20,73

Knox Central – (50) – Kelsie Smith 3, Melton 3, Collins 14, Hensley 5, Mills 17, Kylie Smith 2, Hamilton 2, Hurst 2, Gibson 2.
Dixie Heights – (73) – Pelfrey 13, Puitz 6, Crawford 8, Carner 12, Buddenberg 23, Gibson 3, Elkins 6, Allen 2.

December 21^st

Rockcastle County vs. Madison Southern (Consolation Bracket Champions)

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Taylor King, 5-8 So. Tessa Begley, 5-10 Jr. Macy Spivey, 5-6 Sr. Markley Richards, and 5-9 Jr. Ella McKinney. Madison Southern coach Kent Miller countered with 5-10 Jr. Laci Sandlin, 5-6 Jr. Bailee Sparks. 5-8 Jr. Emma Kate Lawson, 5-1 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-5 Fr. Allie Wilson.

Madison Southern raced out to an early 19-6 lead and still led 33-32 after three quarters but Rockcastle County rallied for a 51-42 victory. It was a game of runs as Madison Southern had a 10-2 run while Rockcastle County enjoyed a run of 22-3. Rockcastle County shot 50% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 40.5% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 10 freed throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Rockcastle County turnovers.

Macy Spivey led Rockcastle County with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, and eight rebounds. Tessa Begley added 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and seven steals. Taylor King recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 19 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, and five steals. Allie Wilson added eight points, two rebounds, and three assists. Maria Himes recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Emma Kate Lawson chipped in with five points including three of four free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Rockcastle County – 4,17,11,19,51
Madison Southern – 14,12,7,9,42

Rockcastle County – (51) – King 12, Begley 13, Spivey 19, Richards 4, McKinney 0, Osborne 3.
Madison Southern – (42) – Sandlin 19, Sparks 0, Lawson 5, Himes 8, Wilson 8, Coburn 2.

Knox Central vs. Martin County (3^rd Place Game)

Knox Central coach Steve Warren started the following lineup: 5-6 Sr. Kelsie Smith, 5-6 Sr. Hannah Melton, 5-11 Sr. Halle Collins, 5-5 So. McKenzie Hensley, and 5-5 So. Shelbie Mills. Martin County coach Robin Newsome countered with 6-0 Jr. Chloe May, 5-7 Sr. Candace Spaulding, 6-4 Fr. Maci Maynard, 5-5 Jr. Sophie Harless, and 5-7 Jr. Brooklyn Marcum.

Knox Central outscored Martin County 31-8 in the third quarter on their way to an 85-46 victory. Knox Central shot 54.2% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 42 points off 26 Martin County turnovers. Martin County shot 27.9% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 17 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Knox Central turnovers.

5-7 Sr. Sydney Hurst led Knox Central with 26 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Halle Collins added 25 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Shelbie Mills recorded 21 points including six of six free throws, five assists, and four steals.

Chloe May led Martin County with 16 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, and two rebounds. Maci Maynard added 13 points including five of six free throws, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Brooklyn Marcum recorded six points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Knox Central – 19,26,31,9,85
Martin County – 18,11,8,9,46

Knox Central – (85) – Kelsie Smith 0, Melton 2, Collins 25, Hensley 3, Mills 21, Hurst 26, Hamilton 2, Gibson 6.
Martin County – (46) – May 16, Spaulding 4, Maynard 13, Harless 4, B. Marcum 6, M. Marcum 3.

Dixie Heights vs. Ryle (Championship)

Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, 5-8 Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-9 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-3 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-5 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-5 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Dixie Heights trailed 31-27 at halftime but the Lady Colonels rallied in the second half to earn a 68-52 victory over Ryle. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Dixie Heights shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Coralee Pelfrey led Dixie Heights with 20 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Bella Crawford added 19 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, and six rebounds. Catherine Buddenberg recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jordan Puitz chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, and five rebounds.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 27 points including eight of eight free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Laynee Hampton added 19 points including three three point baskets, two of four free throws, two rebounds, and two steals.

Dixie Heights – 17,10,18,23,68
Ryle – 17,14,10,11,52

Dixie Heights – (68) – Pelfrey 20, Puitz 12, Crawford 19, Carner 3, Buddenberg 12, Elkins 1, Allen 1.
Ryle – (52) – Jones 27, Warner 0, McClain 2, Hampton 19, Aschermann 0, Dowell 3, Hay 1.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

2025 UK HealthCare Boys Basketball KHSAA Sweet 16(R) March 26-29, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBKHSAAB

2025 UK HealthCare Boys Basketball KHSAA Sweet 16®
Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

Lexington, KY
March 26-29, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 26^th (Wednesday)

Adair County (Region 5) vs. Bowling Green (Region 4)

Adair County coach Deron Breeze started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Brayton Coomer, 6-2 Jr. Dawson Gilbert, 6-7 Sr. Isaiah Cochran, 6-0 Sr. Connor Loy, and 6-1 Sr. Lane Grant. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Deuce Bailey hit a driving layup with nine seconds left in overtime to give Bowling Green a 52-51 victory over Adair County for the victroy. Adair County had a last chance opportunity but the shot would not fall. Bowling Green had a 10 point lead early in the final quarter but Adair County rallied to tie the score 46-46 and had a late shot to win it in regulation but the shot failed to connect. There were six ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Bowling Green shot 45.7% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Purples connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Adair County turnovers. Adair County shot 41.5% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Bowling Green turnovers.

Braylon Banks led Bowling Green with 16 points including four of four free throws and four assists. Kadyn Carpenter added 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Deuce Bailey recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Luke Idlett added six points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Connor Loy led Adair County with 14 points including four of seven free throws, nine rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Isaiah Cochron added 14 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. Brayton Coomer recorded 13 points and eight rebounds.

Adair County – 13,6,7,25,51
Bowling Green – 13,7,14,18,52

Adair County – (51) – Coomer 13, Gilbert 0, Cochran 14, Loy 14, Grant 3, White 4, Bardin 3.
Bowling Green (52) – Banks 16, Idlett 6, Hurt 2, Carpenter 13, Bailey 8, Wardlow 7.

St. Xavier (Region 7) vs. Jeffersontown (Region 6)

St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-2 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-7 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-9 Jr. Jermaine Cameron, and 5-9 Sr. Chance Dillingham. Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan countered with 6-2 Sr. Prince Kahnplaye, 6-1 So. Larron Westmoreland, 6-5 Sr, Camron McDaniels, 5-10 Jr. Dayvonne Harrison, and 6-1 Jr. Damere Clark.

Jeffersontown outscored St. Xavier 25-15 in the final quarter to upset St. Xavier by the score of 64-59. Camron McDaniels had been cold from the floor but he heated up scoring the last eight points for Jeffersontown in the last 1:06 to give the Chargers the come-from-behind victory. There were six ties and nine lead changes in this game. Jeffersontown shot 36.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line, connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers. St. Xavier shot 45.3% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off six Jeffersontown turnovers.

Prince Kahnplaye led Jeffersontown with 17 points including three three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Dayvonne Harrison added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Camron McDaniwls recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, and nine rebounds. Larron Westmoreland chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Jeremiah Jackson led St. Xavier with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Jermaine Cameron added 11 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Chance Dillingham recorded 11 points. Graham Krezmien chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. Will Hanke recorded six points, 14 rebounds, and four assists. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes added seven points, two rebounds, and four assists.

St. Xavier – 19,16,9,15,59
Jeffersontown – 14,15,10,25,64

St. Xavier – (59) – Hanke 6, Jackson 11, Krezmien 8, Cameron 11, Dillingham 11. Lindsay 5, Dayes 7.
Jeffersontown – (64) – Kahnplaye 17, Westmoreland 9, McDaniels 17, Harrison 17, Clark 4.

Danville Christian Academy (Region 12) vs. South Oldham (Region 8)

Danville Christian Academy coach Shaun Busick started the following lineup: 6-10 Jr. Geu Leek Ateny, 6-4 Jr. Cole Dadisman, 6-11 Sr. Lual Ayiei, 5-11 So. Eli Perez, and 6-3 Sr. Titus Boyd. South Oldham coach Steve Simpson countered with 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian.

South Oldham outscored Danville Christian Academy 26-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 67-44 victory. South Oldham shot 51% from the field including 14 of 33 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Danville Christian Academy turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 40.9% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 South Oldham turnovers.

Jake Fithian led South Oldham with 17 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Julian Miles added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. 6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Drew Campbell chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

Geu Leek Ateny led Danville Christian with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Lual Ayiei added 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Titus Boyd recorded 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Danville Christian Academy – 13,7,12,12,44
South Oldham – 12,26,12,17,67

Danville Christian Academy – (44) – Ateny 14, Dadisman 0, Ayiei 10, Perez 3, Boyd 10, Motley 2, Bradshaw 5.
South Oldham – (67) – Bee 2, Miles 14, Burnside 5, Searcy 3, Fithian 17, Wuchterl 13, Campbell 8, A. Miles 2, Burkhead 3.

Calloway County (Region 1) vs. Ashland Blazer (Region 16)

Calloway County coach Brad Cleaver started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Jonah Butler, 6-3 Sr. Cole Lockhart, 6-5 So. Luke Armstrong, 6-1 Sr. Conner Lockhart, and 6-1 Sr. Eli Finley. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Sr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Sr. Tyson LaLonde, 6-4 Sr. Preston Hoskins, 5-9 Jr. Drew Smith, and 6-1 Jr. Caleb Clarke.

Ashland Blazer led Calloway County 49-46 after three quarters and shot a sizzling 92.3% (12-13) from the field in the final quarter to pull away for an 81-64 victory. Ashland Blazer shot 62.7% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line. The Tomcats connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Calloway County turnovers. Calloway County shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lakers connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored ight points off five Ashland Blazer turnovers.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 29 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Drew Smith added 16 points including four three point baskets and three assists. Preston Hoskins recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and two rebounds. Caleb Clarke chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Tyson LaLonde added eight points, two assists, and three steals.

Jonah Butler led Calloway County with 23 points including two three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Conner Lockhart added 16 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, and three assists. Luke Armstrong recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Eli Finley chipped in with 11 points including five of seven free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.

Calloway County – 14,18,14,18,64
Ashland Blazer – 23,15,11,32,81

Calloway County – (64) – Butler 23, Cole Lockhart 0, Armstrong 13, Conner Lockhart 16, Finley 11, Lane 1.
Ashland Blazer – (81) – Carter 29, LaLonde 8, Hoskins 13, Smith 16, Clarke 9, Hughes 3, Lyons 3.

March 27^th (Thursday)

Breathitt County (Region 14) vs. North Laurel (Region 13)

Breathitt County coach Jeff Honeycutt started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Austin Sperry, 6-1 Sr. Joseph Honeycutt, 6-4 Sr. Canaan Gross, 5-10 So. Payton Collins, and 6-1 Sr. Braxton Terry. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble, 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza.

Reece Davidson hit two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining in the game and stole the ensuing in bounds pass to give North Laurel a 54-53 victrory over Breathitt County. There were 17 lead changes and eight ties in this game. North Laurel shot 46.5% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Breathitt County turnovers. Breathitt County shot 51.3% from the field including six of 13 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored four points off two North Laurel turnovers.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 36 points including four three point baskets, six of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, four steals, and two blocked shots. Cooper Elza added nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Austin Sperry led Breathitt County with 22 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. Braxton Terry added 14 points including four of six free throws, and 11 rebounds. Joseph Honeycutt recorded six points on two three point baskets.

Breathitt County – 12,12,18,11,53
North Laurel – 12,18,10,14,54

Breathitt County – (53) – Sperry 22, Honeycutt 6, Gross 2, Collins 5, Terry 14, Stallard 4.
North Laurel – (54) – Davidson 36, Rawlings 4, Noble 2, Jervis 3, Elza 9.

Montgomery County (Region 10) vs. Lawrence County (Region 15)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry. Lawrence County coach Chandler Thompson countered with 5-10 So. Hayden Perry, 5-10 Jr. Luke Fetherholf, 6-2 Jr. Gunnar Woods, 5-9 Jr. Kaiden Harris, and 5-11 So. Kaden Johnson.

Montgomery County recorded 1 three point baskets in a 98-72 victory over Lawrence County. Montgomery County shot 53.5% from the field including 16 of 32 from the three point line. The Indians connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Lawrence County turnovers. Lawrence County shot 41.2% from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 14 of 30 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 20 Montgomery County turnovers.

Luke Fawns led Montgomery County with 23 points including five three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. Tyce Jarvis added 21 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Cayden Reed recorded 15 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and 10 assists. Dawson Gentry chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, 5-10 Sr. Ethan Dunn added eight points including two three point baskets and five assists. 6-1 Sr. Dane Klute added seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Andrew Terry recorded six points and 14 rebounds.

Kaiden Harris led Lawrence County with 18 points including six of nine free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Kaden Johnson added 16 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Gunnar Woods recorded 15 points including four of seven free throws and three rebounds. Hayden Perry chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Luke Fetherholf added seven points and four rebounds.

Montgomery County – 25,25,26,22,98
Lawrence County – 15,15,19,23,72

Montgomery County – (98) – Fawns 23, Jarvis 21, Terry 6, Reed 15, Gentry 8, Dunn 8, Klute 7, Rowlett 2, Campbell 3, Hatton 3, Routt 2.
Lawrence County – (72) – Perry 10, Fetherholf 7, Woods 15, Harris 18, Johnson 16, Muncy 2, Davis 2, Branham 2.

Great Crossing (Region 11) vs. Daviess County (Region 3)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, 6-1 So. LJ Holman. Daviess County coach Neil Hayden countered with 6-3 Sr. Joseph Varble, 6-1 Sr. Aydan Ayer, 6-7 Jr. DeAaron Watkins, 5-9 Sr. Jaxon Brown, and 5-10 Jr. Jonathan Moss.

Great Crossing defeated Daviess County by the score of 69-37. Great Crossing shot 56.4% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. Great Crossing did not shoot a free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Daviess County turnovers. Daviess County shot 31.9% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 21 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Vince Dawson added 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Gage Richardson recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. LJ Holman chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Jaxon Brown led Daviess County with 10 points. Jonathan Moss added eight points, two rebounds, and two assists. Aydan Ayer recorded eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. DeAron Watkins chipped in with six points and five rebounds. Joseph Varble recorded five points and four rebounds.

Great Crossing – 15,19,14,21,69
Daviess County – 8,7,14,8,37

Great Crossing – (69) – Dawson 16, Richardson 13, Moreno 21, Mason 4, Holman 8, Orem 2, Swartz 2, Delimpo 3.
Daviess County – (37) – Varble 5, Ayer 8, Watkins 6, Brown 10, Moss 8.

Cooper (Region 9) vs. Henderson County (Region 2)

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-3 Sr. Jaidan Combs, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson. Henderson County coach Tyler Smithhart countered with 6-2 Sr. Lacon McKinney, 5-11 So. Xavion Johnson, 6-5 Sr, Elijah Suggs, 5-10 Sr. Cooper Davenport, and 5-10 Sr. Dwaine Moss.

Cooper turned a strong defensive effort into a 50-35 victory over Henderson County. Cooper shot 45% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 41.9% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Cooper turnovers.

Jaidan Combs led Cooper with 14 points including four of six free throws and six rebounds. Andy Johnson added 13 points including three of five free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. Isaac Brown recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Roman Combs chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Lacon McKinney led Henderson County with 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavion Johnson added nine points including seven of eight free throws and two assists. Elijah Suggs recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Cooper – 10,12,10,18,50
Henderson County – 4,8,7,16.35

Cooper – (50) – Brown 12, J. Combs 14, R. Combs 8, Rodriguez 0, Johnson 13, Lutz 3.
Henderson County – (35) – McKinney 11, Johnson 9, Suggs 8, Davenport 0, Moss 4, Stewart 3.

March 28^th

Bowling Green vs. Ashland Blazer (Quarterfinal)

Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Sr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Sr. Tyson LaLonde, 6-4 Sr. Preston Hoskins, 5-9 Jr. Drew Smith, and 6-1 Jr. Caleb Clarke.

Bowling Green rallied from nine points down in the third quarter to defeat Ashland Blazer 80-74 in overtime. Deuce Bailey scored a layup with 15 seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 67-67 and force overtime. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 56.3% from the field including three of five from the three point line. The Purples connected on 23 of 32 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 48.1% from the field including 10 of 27 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Bowling Green turnovers.

Luke Idlett led Bowling Green with 26 points including three three point baskets, nine of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Deuce Bailey added 18 points including six of 10 free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Kadyn Carpenter recorded 17 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Braylon Banks added eight points, five rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Joe Hurt chipped in with two points and seven rebounds.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 33 points including two three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and seven assists. Tyson LaLonde added 14 points including four three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-2 So. Elijah Neel recorded 10 points including three of six free throws, two rebounds, and four assists. Caleb Clarke chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Preston Hoskins added six points on two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Bowling Green – 13,16,23,28,80
Ashland Blazer – 21,12,24,17,74

Bowling Green – (80) – Banks 8, Idlett 26, Hurt 2, Carpenter 17, Bailey 18, Wardlow 9.
Ashland Blazer – (74) – Carter 33, LaLonde 14, Hoskins 6, Smith 3, Clarke 8, Neel 10.

Jeffersontown vs. South Oldham (Quarterfinal)

Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Prince Kahnplaye, 6-1 So. Larron Westmoreland, 6-5 Sr, Camron McDaniels, 5-10 Jr. Dayvonne Harrison, and 6-1 Jr. Damere Clark. South Oldham coach Steve Simpson countered with 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian.

South Oldham defeated Jeffersontown by the score of 76-75. South Oldham trailed 56-51 after three quarters but outscored the Chargers 25-19 in the final quarter. There were 14 lead changes and three ties in this game. South Oldham shot 46.8% from the field including 15 of 38 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Jeffersontown turnovers. Jeffersontown shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc. The Chargers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine South Oldham turnovers.

6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl led South Oldham with 34 points including 10 three point baskets (A KHSAA state tournament record), two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Wuchterl was 12 of 15 from the field including 10 of 13 from beyond the arc. Jake Fithian added 15 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Julian Miles recorded 11 points, 12 assists, and six steals. Brooks Bee chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists.

Camron McDaniels led Jeffersontown with 20 points including three three point baskets, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Prince Kahnplaye added 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Larron Westmoreland recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Dayvonne Harrison chipped in with 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Damere Clark added 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Jeffersontown – 16,9,31,19,75
South Oldham – 15,16,20,25,76

Jeffersontown – (75) – Kahnplaye 16, Westmoreland 11, McDaniels 20, Harrison 14, Clark 14.
Soth Oldham – (76) – Bee 8, Miles 11, Burnside 0, Searcy 0, Fithian 15, Wuchterl 34, Campbell 4, A. Miles 4.

Montgomery County vs. North Laurel (Quarterfinal)

Montgomery County coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Jr. Reece Davidson, 6-3 Jr. Jordan Rawlings, 6-3 So. RJ Noble, 5-10 Sr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 So. Cooper Elza.

Cayden Reed hit two free throws and recorded a key steal in the closing seconds to ensure a 69-66 Montgomery County victory over North Laurel. There were 13 lead changes and three steals in this game. Montgomery County shot 42.9% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 60.9% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Montgomery County turnovers.

Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 29 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Luke Fawns added 17 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Tyce Jarvis recorded 14 points, two rebounds, four steals, and two blocked shots. 5-10 Sr. Ethan Dunn chipped in with six points.

Reece Davidson led North Laurel with 41 points including four three point baskets, five of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, four steals, and four blocked shots. Kole Jervis added nine points and three assists. RJ Noble recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Montgomery County – 18,13,21,17,69
North Laurel – 17,17,16,16,66

Montgomery County – (69) – Fawns 17, Jarvis 14, Terry 3, Reed 29, Gentry 0, Dunn 6.
North Laurel – (66) – Davidson 41, Rawlings 4, Noble 6, Jervis 9, Elza 4, Cunagin 2.

Cooper vs. Great Crossing (Quarterfinal)

Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Brown, 6-3 Sr. Jaidan Combs, 6-4 So. Roman Combs, 6-3 Sr. Chris Rodriguez, and 6-3 Sr. Andy Johnson. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, 6-1 So. LJ Holman.

Great Crossing defeated Cooper by the score of 49-36. Great Crossing shot 40.9% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 29.2% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 20 points including six of nine free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Malachi Moreno added 13 points, 16 rebounds, and seven blocked shots. Gage Richardson recorded six points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Isaac Brown led Cooper with 14 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Andy Johnson added 12 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Cooper – 12,4,12,8,36
Great Crossing – 14,8,14,13,49

Cooper – (36) – Brown 14, J. Combs 3, R. Combs 2, Rodriguez 0, Johnson 12, Knuckles 2, Sullivan 3.
Great Crossing – (49) – Dawson III 20, Richardson 6, Moreno 13, Mason 2, Holman 2, Orem 4, Cooper 2.

March 29^th (Saturday)

South Oldham vs. Bowling Green (Semifinal)

South Oldham coach Steve Simpson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Brooks Bee, 6-2 Sr. Julian Miles, 6-6 Sr. William Burnside, 5-10 Jr. Zander Searcy, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Fithian. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Bowling Green defeated South Oldham by the score of 73-51. Bowling Green shot 60% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 South Oldham turnovers. South Oldham shot 35% from the field including eight of 35 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on one of five free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Bowling Green turnovers.

Joe Hurt led Bowling Green with 26 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Braylon Banks added 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Luke Idlett recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Kadyn Carpenter chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Deuce Bailey recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow added seven points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Julian Miles led South Oldham with 18 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. William Burnside added nine points and nine rebounds. Jake Fithian recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Brooks Bee chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Jr. Kolton Wuchterl added seven points and five rebounds.

South Oldham – 8,18,12,13,51
Bowling Green – 14,23,13,23,73

South Oldham – (51) – Bee 7, Miles 18, Burnside 9, Searcy 0, Fithian 8, Wuchterl 7, Estrada 2.
Bowling Green – (73) – Banks 11, Idlett 12, Hurt 26, Carpenter 7, Bailey 7, Wardlow 7, Davis 1, Doyle 2.

Great Crossing vs. Montgomery County (Semifinal)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-7 Fr. Brady Orem, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. (LJ Holman is out with an injury). Montgomery County coach Jason Mays countered with 6-6 Jr. Luke Fawns, 6-5 So. Tyce Jarvis, 6-7 Fr. Andrew Terry, 5-9 Sr. Cayden Reed, and 6-3 Jr. Dawson Gentry.

Great Crossing pulled away in the second half to defeat Montgomery County by the score of 70-49. There were nine lead changes and four ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 65.1% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Montgomery County turnovers. Montgomery County shot 34% from the field including 10 of 32 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on three of three free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 26 points including six of six free throws, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Brady Orem recorded 14 points on five of five from the field and four of five free throws, and five rebounds. 6-2 Jr. Trevanti Cooper chipped in with 10 points on four of four from the field including two of two from beyond the arc.

Cayden Reed led Montgomery County with 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Luke Fawns added 10 points including two three point baskets. Dawson Gentry recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Tyce Jarvis chipped in with eight points including three of three free throws and three rebounds. Andrew Terry recorded six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.

Great Crossing – 12,12,25,21,70
Montgomery County – 11,15,13,10,49

Great Crossing – (70) – Dawson III 16, Orem 14, Mporeno 26, Mason 0, Richardson 4, Cooper 10.
Montgomery County – (49) – Fawns 10, Jarvis 8, Terry 6, Reed 15, Gentry 10.

Great Crossing vs. Bowling Green (Championship)

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-7 Fr. Brady Orem, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-11 Sr. Jamari Mason, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. (LJ Holman is out with an injury). Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Banks, 6-0 Sr. Luke Idlett, 6-2 Sr. Joseph Hurt, 5-10 Sr. Kadyn Carpenter, and 6-0 Sr. Deuce Bailey.

Great Crossing defeated Bowling Green by the score of 71-61. Great Crossing led by 24 in the third quarter but Bowling Green cut the deficit to six points in the final quarter. Great Crossing shot 58.3% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored two points off four Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 42% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 24 points on 10 of 11 from the field and four of seven free throws, 15 rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Gage Richardson recorded 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Brady Orem chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Kadyn Carpenter led Bowling Green with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds,and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jace Wardlow added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Joe Hurt recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. Deuce Bailey chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws. Braylon Banks recorded eight points, two assists, and two steals.

Great Crossing – 13,19,20,19,71
Bowling Green – 8,9,23,21,61

Great Crossing – (71) – Dawson III 18, Orem 8, Mpreno 24, Mason 4, Richardson 15, Cooper 2.
Bowling Green – (61) – Banks 8, Idlett 0, Hurt 11, Carpenter 19, Bailey 10, Wardlow 13.

All Tournament Team

Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Dayvonne Harrison (Jeffersontown), Reece Davidson (North Laurel), Andy Johnson (Cooper), Julian Miles (South Oldham), Kolton Wuchterl (South Oldham), Cayden Reed (Montgomery County), Luke Fawns (Montgomery County), Deuce Bailey (Bowling Green). Kadyn Carpenter (Bowling Green), Luke Idlett (Bowling Green), Vince Dawson (Great Crossing), Gage Richardson (Great Crossing), and Morgan and Morgan MVP Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the KHSAA Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.

The 115th Annual IHSAA (IN) Boys Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A Mrch 29, 2025
Topic: Basketball

 2025BBIHSAAB

The 115^th Annual IHSAA (IN) Boys Basketball Championships (Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A)
Presented b the Indiana Pacers & the Indiana Fever

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
March 29, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 29th

Clinton Prairie (26-3) vs. Orleans (25-4) (Class 1A Championship)

Clinton Prairie coach Chad Peckinbaugh started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Nick Curtin, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Harshbarger, 6-5 Sr. Jake McGraw, 6-0 Jr. Nick Ewing, and 6-2 Sr. Alex Farley. Orleans coach Tom Bradley countered with 6-3 Jr. Nate Brown, 6-2 Jr. Nolan Robbins, 6-3 Jr. Alex DeWitt, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Crocker, and 6-1 Sr. Bryce Jones.

Orleans defeated Clinton Prairie by the score of 64-55 in a game defined by scoring “runs”. Orleans led 28-25 at halftime but extended the score to 44-33 with 3:05 left in the third quarter. However Clinton Prairie went on an 11-2 run to only trail by two; 46-44 at the end of three quarters. Orleans pulled away late for the final margin. There were four lead changes and six ties in this game. The key was Orlean’s patience and hot shooting to attack a Clinton Prairie 3-2 defense that registers 10 steals and forced 14 Orleans turnovers that they converted to 18 points.

Orleans shot a sizzling 63.9% from the field including six of 10 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Clinton Prairie turnovers. Clinton Prairie shot 44.7% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Gophers connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Orleans turnovers.

Alex DeWitt led Orleans with 24 points on 10 of 14 from the field and four of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Bryce Jones added 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Ryan Crocker recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, and three rebounds. 6-6 Jr. Mason Freed chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Nate Brown recorded three points, three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two blocked shots.

Jake McGraw led Clinton Prairie with 23 points including five of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists. Alex Farley added 16 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Nick Curtin recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Evan Smock chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

Clinton Prairie – 14,11,19,11,55
Orleans – 14,14,18,18,64

Clinton Prairie – (55) – Curtin 10, Harshbarger 0, McGraw 23, Ewing 0, Farley 16, Smock 6.
Orleans – (54) – Brown 3, Robbins 0, DeWitt 24, Crocker 16, Jones 17, Freed 4.

Manchester (26-2) vs. University (20-10) (Class 2A Championship)

Manchester coach Eli Henson started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Kaleb Kline, 6-1 Sr. Tallon Torpy, 6-6 Sr. Gavin Betten, 5-8 Sr. Ethan Hendrix, and 6-0 Jr. Aaron Reid. University coach Jutin Blanding countered with 6-4 Sr. Max McComb, 6-2 Jr. Faisal Mohamud, 6-4 Jr. Cooper Cammack, 5-10 Sr. Zien Bland, and 6-2 Jr. Blake Gray.

Manchester pulled away late to defeat University by the score of 59-54. There were 11 lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Manchester utilized the inside=outside duo of Gavin Betten and Ethan Hendrix who combined for 42 points to offset the 11 three point baskets by University. University was 11 of 25 from beyond the arc but only seven of 26 from inside the arc. Manchester shot 56.1% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Squires connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight University turnovers. University shot 35.3% from the field including 11 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Trailblazers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Manchester turnovers.

Gavin Betten led Manchester with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Ethan Hendrix added 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and four assists.

Blake Gray led University with 20 points including six three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Max McComb added 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 6-6 So. Josh Henderson recorded seven points and six rebounds. Zien Bland also scored seven points. Cooper Cammack pulled down seven rebounds. Faisal Mohamud recorded four points, two rebounds, and six assists.

Manchester – 10,11,18,20,59
University – 11,10,13,20,54

Manchester – (59) – Kline 5, Torpy 4, Betten 21, Hendrix 21, Reid 5, Prater 3.
University – (54) – McComb 16, Mohamud 4, Cammack 0, Bland 7, Gray 20, Henderson 7.

South Bend Saint Joseph (27-3) vs. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks (22-7) (Class 3A Championship)

South Bend Saint Joseph coach Eric Gaff started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Chase Konieczny, 6-2 So. Elijah King, 6-4 Jr. Nick Shrewsberry, 6-1 Jr. Ethan Roseman, and 6-1 Sr. Brashaun Woods. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks coach Chris Hawkins countered with 6-5 Sr. Kayden English, 6-3 Sr. Che Brownlow, 6-9 Sr. Dezmon Briscoe, 6-1 Sr. Chris Hurt, and 6-2 Sr. Imon Cousins.

South Bend Saint Joseph defeated Indianapolis Crispus Attucks by the score of 56-52 despite repeated rallies by the Tigers. There were four lead changes and eight ties in this game. The score was tied 50-50 with 1:14 left on the clock when Saint Joseph’s Chase Konieczny scored on a put back dunk that appeared to swing momentum in South Bend Saint Joseph’s favor. Brashaun Woods the hit two key free throws to ensure the victory. South Bend Saint Joseph shot 38.6% from the field including three of 20 from the three point line. The Huskies connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 14 Indianapolis Crispus Attucks turnovers. Crispus Attucks shot 44.2% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight South Bend Saint Joseph turnovers.

Nick Shrewsberry led South Bend Saint Joseph with 16 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Elijah King added 16 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Chase Konieczny recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Brashaun Woods chipped in with eight points. Ethan Roseman recorded six points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Dezmon Briscoe led Indianapolis Crispys Attucks with 17 points including five of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Kayden English added 13 points including three of four free throws and two rebounds. Chris Hurt recorded eight points including three of five free throws, six rebounds, and five assists. 5-6 So. AJ Jones chipped in with seven points.

South Bend Saint Joseph – 13,17,11,15,56
Indianapolis Crispus Attucks – 13,11,11,17,52

South Bend Saint Joseph – (56) – Konieczny 10, King 16, Shrewsberry 16, Roseman 6, Woods 8.
Indianapolis Crispus Attucks – (52) – English 13, Brownlow 5, Briscoe 17, Hurt 8, Cousins 0, Thomas 2, Jones 7.

Fishers (30-1) vs. Jeffersonville (24-5) (Class 4a Championship)

Fishers coach Garrett Winegar started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Justin Kirby, 6-2 Sr. JonAnthony Hall, 6-7 Sr. Nathan Baker, 5-10 So. Cooper Zachary, and 6-1 So. Jason Gardner Jr. Jeffersonville coach Sherron Wilkerson countered with 6-4 Sr. PJ Douglas, 6-3 Sr. Michael Cooper, 6-8 Sr. Tre Singleton, 5-11 Jr. Elijah Cheeks, and 6-1 Jr. Terrence Nord.

Jeffersonville handed Fishers their first loss of the season 67-66 in overtime. Michael Cooper scored to tie the game at 60-60 for Jeffersonville and force overtime. Tre Singleton hit Elijah Cheeks with a pass from the low post for a layup that gave Jeffersonville a 67-66 lead with 37 seconds left in the game. The Red Devils survived a couple of misses in the final seconds for the win. There were six lead changes and seven ties in this game. Jeffersonville shot 58.7% from the field including five of nine from the three point line. The Red Devils connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Fishers turnovers. Fishers shot 45.6% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Jeffersonville turnovers.

Tre Singleton led Jeffersonville with 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Michael Cooper added 15 points including six of six free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Shawn Boyd recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. PJ Douglas added eight points on four of four from the field, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocked shots.

Jason Gardner Jr. led Fishers with 15 points including five of seven free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Justin Kirby added 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. JonAnthony Hall recorded nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Cooper Zachary chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Nathan Baker added seven points, six rebounds, and five assists. 6-3 Sr. Millen McCartney recorded six points on two three point baskets. 6-6 Sr. Logan Sigler added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Fishers – 11,13,18,24,66
Jeffersonville – 8,22,15,22,67

Fishers – (66) – Kirby 15, Hall 9, Baker 7, Zachary 8, Gardner Jr. 15, McCartney 6, Sigler 6.
Jeffersonville – (67) – Douglas 8, Cooper 15, Singleton 26, Cheeks 4, Nord 3, Boyd 11.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSAA for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the pertinent information for their athletic events.

 

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2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) State Basketball Championships (Boys) March 22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 Chick-fil-A WVSSAC (WV) Basketball Championships (Boys)
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Charleston, WV
March 22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 22^nd

Wheeling Central Catholic vs. Williamstown (Class 2A Championship)

Wheeling Central Catholic coach Mel Stephens started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Eli Sancomb, 6-1 Sr. Tyler Dean, 6-7 Jr. Max Olejasz, 6-0 So. Nico Kusic, and 6-1 Sr. Treg Anthony. Williamstown coach Scott Sauro countered with 6-2 Sr. Parker Schramm, 6-4 Jr. Tyler Keiser, 6-4 Sr. Jayden Bryant, 6-0 Sr. Cruz Isaly, and 6-1 Sr. Lynken Joy.

Wheeling Central Catholic pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Williamstown by the score of 59-40. There were four ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Wheeling Central Catholic shot 45.7% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Maroon Knights connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Williamstown turnovers. Williamstown shot 33.3% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Yellowjackets connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored five points off six Wheeling Central Catholic turnovers.

Eli Sancomb led Wheeling Central Catholic with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Max Olejasz added 14 points and seven rebounds. Treg Anthony recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Dean chipped in with seven points.

Parker Schramm led Williamstown with 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cruz Isaly added 11 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and six assists. Lynken Joy recorded eight points and two rebounds. Jayden Bryant chipped in with five points and six rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Wyatt Powell added five points and two rebounds.

Wheeling Central Catholioc – 12,10,12,25,59
Williamstown – 11.7.12.10,40

Wheeling Central Catholic – (59) – E. Sancomb 26, Dean 7, Olejasz 14, Kusic 0, Anthony 8, L. Sancomb 4.
Williamstown – (40) – Schramm 11, Keiser 0, Bryant 5, Isaly 11, Joy 8, Powell 5.

Nitro vs. Bridgeport (Class 3A Championship)

Nitro coach Austin Lowe started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. London Poniatowski, 6-3 Sr. Ashton Crouch, 6-6 Jr. Timmy Lovejoy, 6-1 Jr. Ty Stephens, and 6-2 Sr. Derek Lowe. Bridgeport coach Dave Marshall countered with 6-5 Sr. Phoenix Sickles, 6-2 Sr. Jack Spatafore, 6-6 Sr. Carter Zuliani, 6-2 Sr. Landon Sanders, and 5-11 So. Anderson McDougal.

Bridgeport defeated Nitro by the score of 62-40. Bridgeport shot 46.7% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Nitro turnovers. Nitro shot 37.2% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Bridgeport turnovers.

Carter Zuliani led Bridgeport with 13 points jncluding five of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Jack Spatafore added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Landon Sanders recorded 10 points including three three point baskets. Phoenix Sickles chipped in with nine points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. 5-11 So. Gavin Williams added seven points and five rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Donovan Williams recorded six points and three rebounds.

Ashton Crouch led Nitro with 16 points including four of five free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Ty Stephens added 11 points. 6-4 So. Collin Crouch recorded four points and three rebounds.

Nitro – 6,13,10, 11,40
Bridgeport – 17,21,10,14,62

Nitro – (40) – Poniatowski 2, A. Crouch 16, Lovejoy 0, Stephens 11, Lowe 2, C. Crouch 4, Thomas 2, Brooks 3.
Bridgeport – (62) – Sickles 9, Spatafore 12, Zuliani 13, Danders 10, A. McDougal 2, D. Williams 6, G. Williams 7, Brown 3.

George Washington vs. Spring Mills (Class 4A Championship)

George Washingtgon coach 6-2 Sr. Gale Lamb, 6-1 Sr. Jeffrey Harris, 6-7 Jr. Noah Lewis, 6-1 Jr. Chuck Kelley, and 6-1 Fr. Dominic Sprouse. Spring Mills coach Shannon Layton countered with 6-7 Jr. Xavier Anderson, 6-5 Sr. Lockkhae Uth-Smith, 6-7 Sr. Caleb Thomas, 5-11 Jr. Akwasi Opoku-Achampong, and 6-2 Sr. Chayse Shipley.

Spring Mills defeated George Wshington by the score of 41-38. Spring Mills shot 42.9% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 George Washington turnovers. George Washington shot 44.1% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Spring Mills turnovers.

Caleb Thomas led Spring Mills with 15 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and six blocked shots. 6-2 Sr. Max Anderson added nine points and five rebounds. Akwasi Opoku-Achampong recorded six points, two assists, and two steals. Chayse Shipley chipped in with six points.

Noah Lewis led George Washington with 11 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Chuck Kelley added nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Dominic Sprouse recorded nine points and two rebounds. Gale Lamb chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

George Washington – 8,7,11,12,38
Spring Mills – 11,9,12,9,41

George Washington – (38) – Lamb 6, Harris 0, Lewis 11, Kelley 9, Sprouse 9, Brown 3.
Spring Mills – (41) – X. Anderson 0, Uth-Smith 5, Thomas 15, Opoku-Achampong 6, Shipley 6, M. Anderson 9.

Tucker County vs. Tug Valley (Class A Championship)

Tucker County coach Daniel Helmick started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Alexander Lambert, 6-2 Jr. Samuel Marks, 6-3 Sr. Garrett Wilfong, 5-10 Jr. Mikey Mitchell, and 5-11 Sr. Trevan Bonner. Tug Valley coach Garland Thompson countered with 6-0 Jr. Braydon Ferris, 5-10 Jr. Bryson Elia, 6-1 Sr. Ashton Davis, 5-9 Jr. Carson Newsome, and 5-10 Sr. Kaden Hale.

Tug Valley outscored Tucker County 24-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-45 victory. There was one tie and three lead changes in this game. Tug Valley shot 55.1% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 34% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Tug Valley turnovers.

Braydon Ferris led Tug Valley with 27 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Kaden Hale added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ashton Davis recorded 10 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Bryson Elia chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Garrett Wilfong led Tucker County with 17 points including four of four free throws, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Trevan Bonner added 12 points and eight rebounds. Alexander Lambert recorded six points including two of two free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.

Tucker County – 11,11,9,14,45
Tug Valley – 15,11,24,15,65

Tucker County – (45) – Lambert 6, Marks 3, Wilfong 17, Mitchell 3, Bonner 12, E. Cummings 2, Arnold 2.
Tug Valley – (65) – Ferris 27, Elia 7, Davis 10, Newsome 0, K. Hale 15, Slone 2, Farley 2, Ferrell 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WVSSAC for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Boys) Division I Class A, AA, AAA, & AAAA March 22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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2025 TSSAA (TN) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Boys)
Divison I Class A, AA, AAA, & AAAA

Murfreesboro, TN
March 22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 22^nd

Hillcrest vs. Chattanooga Prep (Class A Championship)

Hillcrest coach Darreyon Terrell started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jerrell Miller, 6-0 Sr. Cornell Watson, 6-7 Sr. Taurus Tucker, 5-11 Sr. J’acoby Lewis, and 6-0 Jr. Alex Morgan. Chattanooga Prep coach Christian Collins countered with 6-6 Jr. Derrick Roberson, 6-1 Jr. Demarion Bowman, 6-7 Jr. Joel Bulis, 5-7 Fr. Cadence Collins, and 5-9 So. Austin Jones.

Chattanooga Prep defeated Hillcrest 77-50. Chattanooga Prep shot 48.1% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Sentinels connected on 23 of 38 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Hillcrest turnovers. Hillcrest shot 32.5% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on 22 of 35 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Chattanooga Prep turnovers.

Demarion Bowman led Chattanooga Prep with 15 points including four of four free throws and two rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Jaydan Parker added 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Joel Bulis recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Derrick Roberson chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Austin Jones added eight points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. Cadence Collins recorded seven points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Darius Tucker pulled down six rebounds and blocked two shots.

J’acoby Lewis led Hillcrest with 26 points including 15 of 24 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Cornell Watson added 11 points and three rebounds. Jerrell Miller recorded seven points including three of three free throws and three rebounds. Alex Morgan chipped in with six points including four of four free throws and two rebounds.

Hillcrest – 6,17,11,16,50
Chattanooga Prep – 12,18,26,21,77

Hillcrest – (50) – Miller 7, Watson 11, Tucker 0, Lewis 26, Morgan 6.
Chattanooga Prep – (77) -Roberson 10, Bowman 15, Bulis 10, Collins 7, A. Jones 8, Parker 11, Koon 6, M. Jones 3, Williams 5, Sutton 2.

All-Tournament Team: Cayman Camfield (Wayne Co.), Justice Bell (Wayne Co.), Darion Taylor (Humboldt), Joel Bulis (Chattanooga Prep), Demarion Bowman (Chattanooga Prep), Austin Jones (Chattanooga Prep), J’acoby Lewis (Hillcrest), Cadence Collins (Chattanooga Prep), Alex Morgan (Hillcrest), and MVP Derrick Roberson (Chattanooga Prep).

Alcoa vs. Loretto (Class AA Championship)

Alcoa coach Ryan Collins started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Jamir Dean, Sr, Moro Ayl, 6-4 So. Jay Kirk, 5-7 So. Condis Cherry, and 5-11 Jr. Jabriel Koko. Loretto coach Greg Tipps countered with 6-5 Sr. Grayson Burleson, 6-3 Jr. Mason Tidwell, 6-8 Sr. Kasen Buie, 6-2 Jr. Corben Reynolds, and 6-2 Sr. Jaxson Roberson.

Loretto defeated Alcoa 68-66 in overtime. This was a game of runs as Alcoa led by 12 in the second quarter and Loretto led by eight in the final quarter. There were three ties and 11 lead changes in this game. The score was tied 61-61 at the end of regulation. Loretto shot 43.9% from the field including seven of 12 from the three point line. The Mustangs connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Alcoa turnovers. Alcoa shot 33.3% from the field including eight of 30 from beyond the arc. The Tornadoes connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Loretto turnovers.

Grayson Burleson led Loretto with 20 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Kasen Buie added 19 points including four of six free throws, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Corben Reynolds recorded 12 points, nine rebounds, , three assists, and three blocked shots. Jaxson Roberson chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Mason Tidwell added seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Condis Cherry led Alcoa with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jamir Dean added 17 points including two three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jay Kirk recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Jibriel Koko chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Alcoa – 22,14,8,22,66
Loretto – 15,13,16,24,68

Alcoa – (66) – Dean 17, Ayl 4, Kirk 11, Cherry 20, Koko 8, Graf 2, Carter 1, Love 3.
- (68) – Burleson 20, Tidwell 7, Buie 19, Reynolds 12, Roberson 7, Wilkerson 3.

All-Tournament Team: Rodney Henderson (Tyner), Jamir Dean (Alcoa), Adarius Brewster (Tyner), Will McCrary (Jackson County), Corben Reynolds (Loretto), Grayson Burleson (Alcoa), Condis Cherry (Alcoa), Jaxson Roberson (Loretto), Jabriel Koko (Alcoa), and MVP Kasen Buie (Loretto).

Tullahoma vs. Upperman (Class AAA Championship)

Tullahoma coach Jason Welch started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Sam Bono, 6-0 Sr. Xavier Farrell, 6-9 Jr. Austin Tinnon, 6-0 Jr. Alex Bobo, and 6-0 Sr. Khani Johnson. Upperman coach Bobby McWilliams countered with 6-4 So. Colton Johnson, 6-2 So. Ty Cobb, 6-4 Jr. Bronzden Chaffin, 5-9 Jr. Jack Torrence, and 5-10 Sr. Evan Huddleston.

Upperman defeated Tullahoma by the score of 65-55. There were three ties and two lead changes in the game. Upperman shot 51,6% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Baxter Bees connected on 31 of 35 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Tullahoma turnovers. Tullahoma shot 42.6% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Upperman turnovers.

Ty Cobb led Upperman with 33 points including 14 of 14 free throws, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Bronzden Chaffin added 12 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Colton Johnson recorded eight points including six of nine free throws and six rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Branson Turnbow chipped in with five points on five of six free throws and three rebounds.

Khani Johnson led Tullahoma with 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavier Farrell added 19 points including four of six free throws and three steals. Austin Tinnon recorded six points and three rebounds. Sam Bobo chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Tullahoma – 10,9,15,21,55
Upperman – 10,13,18,24,65

Tullahoma – (55) – S. Bobo 5, Farrell 19, Tinnon 6, A. Bobo 0, Johnson 21, Thompson 2, Poff 2.
Upperman – (65) – Johnson 8, Cobb 33, Chaffin 12, Torrence 2, Huddleston 5, Turnbow 5.

All-Tournament Team: Tarecous Stevens (FW), Marylon Terry (FW), Trey Thompson (Greeneville), Jadyn Lee (Munford), Xavier Farrell (Tullahoma), Bronzden Chaffin (Upperman), Khani Johnson (Tullahoma), Evan Huddleston (Upperman), Austin Tinnon (Tullahoma), and MVP Ty Cobb (Upperman).

Oak Ridge vs. Nashville Hillsboro (Class AAAA Championship)

Oak Ridge coach Aaron Green started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Shamar Green, 6-6 Sr. Garrett Giles, 6-6 Sr. Cooper Williams, 6-0 Sr. Ray’quan Watson, and 6-5 Jr. Charlie Taubenheim. Hillsboro coach Rodney Thweatt countered with 6-5 Sr. Cortez Graham-Howard, 6-4 Sr. Xavier Washington, 6-5 Sr. Tyren Fisher, 6-2 Sr. Jalen Heard, and 6-4 Sr. Max Burtner.

Hillsboro defeated Oak Ridge by the score of 57-42. Hillsboro shot 42.2% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Burros connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Oak Ridge turnovers. Oak Ridge shot 35.6% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and did not score off seven Hillsboro turnovers.

Cortez Graham-Howard led Hillsboro with 20 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Jalen Heard added 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Max Burtner recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Xavier Washington chipped in with seven points including four of six free throws, and two rebounds. Tyren Fisher recorded five points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five blocked shots.

Ray’quan Watson led Oak Ridge with 22 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, and four rebounds. Cooper Williams added 11 points including three of five free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Garrett Giles rescorded four points, five rebounds, and two assists. Shamar Greene chipped in with three points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Oak Ridge – 6,12,16,8,42
Nashville Hillsboro – 12,9,20,16,57

Oak Ridge – (42) – Greene 3, Giles 4, Williams 11, Watson 22, Taubenheim 0, Howard 2.
Nashville Hillsboro – (57) – Graham-Howard 20, Washington 7, Fisher 5, Heard 11, Burtner 12, Holland 2.

All-Tournament Team: Tyrese Stovall (Bradley Central), Ottabwa Dickson (Whitehaven), Cameron Brown (Whitehaven), Cooper Williams (Oak Ridge), Ray’quan Watson (Oak Ridge), Garrett Giles (Oak Ridge), Xavier Washington (Hillsboro), Cortez Graham-Howard (Hillsboro), Lonny Howard (Hillsboro), and MVP Tyren Fisher (Hillsboro),

A special thanks to the TSSAA Staff for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other pertinent info for this event.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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103rd Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Boys Basketball Championship Division I thru VII March 21-22, 2025
Topic: Basketball

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103^rd Annual OHSAA (Ohio) Boys Basketball Championships
Division I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII

University of Dayton Arena Dayton, OH
March 21-22, 2025

© 2025 Ron Harrison

March 21^st

Cincinnati Aiken vs. Louisville (Division III Championship)

Cincinnati Aiken coach Derrell Black started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Jaiden Arnold. 5-11 Jr. Antwan Hinton, 6-6 Sr. Tayvon Smith, 5-9 Sr. Antonio Hurcherson Jr., and 5-10 Sr. James Burnett Jr. Louisville coach Tom Siegfried countered with 6-5 Sr. Tate Aljancic, 6-2 Sr. Ashton Marshall, 6-7 Sr. Brayden Gross, 6-0 Sr. Beau Siegfried, and 6-2 Sr. Devin Bailey.

Louisville led by 21 points in the first half but had to withstand a furious rally by Aiken to earn a 63-61 victory. There were three lead changes in the game. Louisville shot 54.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Leopards connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off six Aiken turnovers. Aiken shot 45.3% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Falcons connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Louisville turnovers.

Tate Aljancic led Louisville with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Beau Siegfried added 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Sr. Avery Andrejcik recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. Brayden Gross chipped in with nine points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Ashton Marshall added nine points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

James Burnett Jr. led Aiken with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaiden Arnold added 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Antonio Hutcherson Jr. recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Antwan Hinton chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Tayvon Smith pulled down eight rebounds.

Cincinnati Aiken – 12,7,23,19,61
Louisville – 23,15,7,18,63

Cincinnati Aiken – (61) – Arnold 15, Hinton 7, Smith 0, Hutcherson Jr, 13, Burnett Jr. 23, Carr-Short 3.
Louisville – (63) – Aljancic 17, Marshall 9, Gross 9, Siegfried 14, Bailey 0, Andrejcik 14.

Zanesville Maysville vs. Cleveland Glenville (Division IV Championship)

Zanesville Maysville coach Dave Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Kade Rock, 6-3 Jr. Jordyn Watson, 6-5 Jr. Lane Roehrig, 5-10 Jr. Landon Iden, and 6-0 Jr. Gator Nichols. Cleveland Glenville coach Bryson Ottrix countered with 6-5 Sr. Braylyn Irby, 6-3 Jr. Arvell Nelson, 6-5 Sr. Xavier Vickerstaff, 5-9 Jr. Theodore Castro, and 5-7 Fr. Gary Pritchett.

Maysville defeated Glenville by the score of 74-67. Maysville trailed 37-32 at halftime but outscored Glenville 42-30 in the second half. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game. Maysville shot 51.1% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 Glenville turnovers. Glenville shot 47.2% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Tarblooders connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored two points off five Maysville turnovers.

Gator Nichols led Maysville with 36 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Jordyn Watson added 19 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and eight rebounds. Kane Roehrig recorded seven points and two assists.

Xavier Vickerstaff led Glenville with 21 points including five three point baskets and 13 rebounds. Theodore Castro added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, and five assists. Gary Pritchett recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Amir Lessears chipped in with six points and three rebounds. Arvell Nelson recorded five points and five rebounds.

Zanesville Maysville – 13,19,24,18,74
Cleveland Glenville – 17,20,17,13,67

Zanesville Maysville – (74) – Rock 4, Watson 19, Roehrig 7, Iden 5, Nichols 36, Ferguson 3.
Cleveland Glenville – (67) – Irby 3, Nelson 5, Vickerstaff 21, Castro 18, Pritchett 10, Lessears 6, Hobson 2, Staley 2.

Westerville North vs. Massillon Perry (Division II Championship)

Westerville North coach Shon Trusley started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Tony Cornett, 6-3 Sr. Micah Young, 6-6 Sr. Nolan Fedak, 5-8 So. Tyson Perkins, and 6-1 Sr. Tai Perkins. Massillon Perry coach Matt Voll countered with 6-5 Jr. Nico Martelli, 6-5 Sr. Luke Wolf, 6-4 Jr. Preston Dazey, 6-1 Sr. Darnell McLeod, and 6-1 Sr. Drake Jacobsen.

Westerville North got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 78-46 victory over Massillon Perry. Westerville North shot 54.2% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 27 Massillon Perry turnovers. Massillon Perry shot 40% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Westerville North turnovers.

Micah Young led Westerville North with 24 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Tai Perkins added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, four assists, and four steals. Tony Cornett recorded 10 points three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Tyson Perkins chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Nolan Fedak added seven points and four rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Elijah McCree recorded six points, two assists, and five steals.

Drake Jacobsen led Massillon Perry with 13 points including four of six free throws and five rebounds. Luke Wolf added 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. Darnell McLeod recorded nine points including three of four free throws and four assists. Preston Dazey chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.

Westerville North – 23,24,16,15,78
Massillon Perry – 8,20,9,9,46

Westerville North – (78) – Cornett 10, Young 24, Fedak 7, Ty. Perkins 8, Ta. Perkins 19, McCree 6, King 4.
Massillon Perry – (46) – Martelli 4, Wolf 11, Dazey 7, McLeod 9, Jacobsen 13, Haley 2.

March 22^nd

Gahanna Columbus Academy vs. Cleveland Heights Lutheran East (Division V Championship)

Columbus Academy coach Jason Warstler started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Caden Ivery, 6-4 Jr. Jason Singleton, 6-5 Sr. Anderson Davis, 5-10 Sr. Theo Falkenhain, and 6-3 Sr. MJ Jackson. Lutheran East coach Samuel Liggins countered with 6-5 Jr. Ocho Davis, 6-2 Fr. Dylan Zeigler, 6-8 Jr. TJ Crumble, 6-0 So. Chris Hill, and 6-0 So. Ty Harrison.

Lutheran East defeated Columbus Academy by the score of 53-49. There were eight lead changes and two ties in this game. Lutheran East shot 40% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Columbus Academy turnovers. Columbus Academy shot 43.6% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored four points off nine Lutheran East turnovers.

TJ Crumble led a balanced Lutheran East scoring attack with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Zeigler added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and three rebounds. Chris Hill recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, three rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Ty Harrison chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and five steals.

Jason Singleton led Columbus Academy with 27 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Caden Ivery added nine points. Theo Falkenhain recorded six pointsand four rebounds. Anderson Davis chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Columbus Academy – 10,17,10,12,49
Lutheran East – 14,11,12,16,53

Columbus Academy – (49) – Ivery 9, Singleton 27, Davis 6, Falkenhain 6, Jackson 1.
Lutheran East – (53) – Davis 2, Zeigler 13, Crumble 14, Hill 12, Harrison 10, Nellemsbey 2.

Maria Stein Marion Local vs. Woodsfield Monroe Central (Division VI Championship)

Marion Local coach Kurt Goettemoeller started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Kale Ahrens, 6-2 Sr. Ryan Homan, 6-8 Sr. Austin Niekamp, 5-11 Jr. Grant Kremer, and 6-2 Jr. Brandon Mescher. Monroe Central coach Mason Lang countered with 6-2 Sr. Tucker Howell, 6-2 So. Corbin Farnsworth, 6-4 Sr. Chance Allen, 5-9 Jr. Caedyn Silva, and 6-0 So. Cooper Howell.

Monroe Central defeated Marion Local by the score of 43-35. Monroe Central shot 45.2% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Seminoles connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Marion Local turnovers. Marion Local shot 36.8% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Monroe Central turnovers.

Corbin Farnsworth led Monroe Central with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Cooper Howell added 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Chance Allen recorded 10 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Tucker Howell chipped in with five points, nine rebounds, and three steals.

Austin Niekamp led Marion Local with 13 points and nine rebounds. Grant Kremer added 11 points including two three point baskets and two steals. Brayden Mescher recorded six points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Marion Local – 6,11,7,11,35
Monroe Central – 14,9,7,13,43

Marion Local – (35) – Ahrens 3, Homan 0, Niekamp 13, Kremer 11, Mescher 6, Everman 2.
Monroe Central – (43) – T. Howell 5, Farnsworth 12, Allen 10, Silva 3, C. Howell 10, Fogle 3.

Russia Local School vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy (Division VII Championship)

Russia Local School coach Spencer Cardonnier started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Braylon Cardonnier, 6-4 Sr. Benjamin York, 6-6 Sr. Dominic Francis, 6-1 Sr. Vince Borchers, and 6-2 Sr. Zeb Schulze. Cornerstone Christian Academy coach Babe Kwasniak countered with 6-2 Sr. Quinn Kwasniak, Sr. Asaiah West, 6-3 Jr. Darrien Davis, 5-7 So. Hudson Funk, and 5-11 So. Kolsen Keeper.

Russia Local School defeated Cornerstone Christian Academy by the score of 74-57. Russia Local School shot 58% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line. The Raiders connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 18 Cornerstone Christian Academy. Cornerstone Christian Academy shot 47.8% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Russia Local School turnovers.

Braylon Cardonnier led Russia Local School with 22 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Dominic Francis added 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Vince Borchers recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Benjamin York chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four assists.

Quinn Kwasniak led Cornerstone Christian Academy with 38 points including six three point baskets, six of eight free throws, three rebounds, and six assists. Darrien Davis added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Hudson Funk recorded five points and two steals.

Russia Local School – 20,18,16,20,74
Cornerstone Christian Academy – 14,20,8,15,57

Russia Local School – (74) – Cardonnier 22, York 8, Francis 21, Borchers 14, Schulze 3, Grogean 6.
Cornerstone Christian Academy – (57) – Kwasniak 38, West 2, Davis 10, Funk 5, Keeper 0, Sims 2.

Reynoldsburg vs. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (Division I Championship)

Reynoldsburg coach Andrew Moore started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jordan Fisher, 6-4 Sr. Tony Nwokolo, 6-6 Jr. Jorden Bowens, 5-10 Sr. Damon Griffin, and 6-4 Jr. Xavier McKinney. Olentangy Orange coach Anthony Calo countered with 6-3 Sr. Keegan Knupp, 6-1 Sr. Ellis Appiah, 6-5 Sr. Devin Brown, 5-9 Jr. Treyton Schroeder, and 6-0 Sr. Levi Davis.

Olentangy Orange outscored Reynoldsburg 30-12 in the third quarter in a 56-41 victory. Olentangy Orange shot 46.8% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Pioneers connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Reynoldsburg turnovers. Reynoldsburg shot 38.3% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc. The Raiders connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Olentangy Orange turnovers.

Ellis Appiah led Olentangy Orange with 20 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Treyton Schroeder added 12 points on four three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Levi Davis recorded 10 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Devin Brown chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and six assists. Keegan Knupp added four points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Jordan Fisher led Reynoldsburg with 20 points and three rebounds. Xavier McKinney added 11 points and five rebounds. Tony Nwokolo recorded four points, six rebounds, and two steals. Jorden Bowens chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Reynoldsburg – 8,6,12,15,41
Olentangy Orange – 9,8,30,9,56

Reynoldsburg – (41) – Fisher 20, Nwokolo 4, Bowens 4, Griffin 0, X. McKinney 11, B. McKinney 2.
Olentangy Orange – (56) – Knupp 4, Appiah 20, Brown 6, Schroeder 12, Davis 10, Thomas 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the OHSAA Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games and all the other info pertaining to their events.

 

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