2013LCATHBU(B)

Lexington Catholic  vs.  Butler (Boys)

Louisville Hoop Fest

Iroquois High School

Louisville, KY

January 26, 2013

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Tanner Johnson, 6-3 So. Reese Ryan, 6-9 Sr. Jack Whitman, 5-11 Sr. Dillon Avare, and 6-2 So. Jarod Griffin.  Butler coach Shawn Purlee countered with 6-2 Sr. Demetrius McReynolds, 6-0 So. Jeremiah Bell, 6-2 So. Will Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Monty Harbin, and 5-11 Sr. Rashawn Farrell.

Lexington Catholic led 44-43 entering the final period but Butler outscored the Knights 24-12 in the final quarter to earn a 67-56 victory.  Butler shot 39.2% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Bears connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 47.7% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds and did not score off 11 Butler turnovers.

Demetrius McReynolds led Butler with 24 points including three three point baskets.  Rashawn Farrell added 11 points and five assists.  Monty Harbin also scored 11 points.  Will Johnson chipped in with 10 points.

Jack Whitman led Lexington Catholic with 23 points and 14 rebounds.  Tanner Johnson added 14 points including four three point baskets.

Lexington Catholic  19  14  11  12 – 56

Butler                    24    4  15  24 – 67

Lexington Catholic (56) – Johnson 14, Ryan 5, Whitman 23, Avare 3, Griffin 5, Talbott 2, Banahan 2, Fraliex 2.

Butler (67) – McReynolds 24, Bell 6, Johnson 10, Harbin 11, Farrell 11, Malone 2, Wheistone 3.

Acknowledgements:

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew Glen Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.