Topic: Basketball
2013BURGINWJ46(B)
Burgin vs. West Jessamine (Boys)
46th District Tournament
East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
February 18, 2013
Burgin coach Brian Kirk started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Nick Beckerson, 5-9 So. John Price, 6-6 Sr. Alex Beckerson, 5-3 Fr. Tommy Lopresto, and 5-9 Jr. Mason Myres. West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley countered with 6-3 Jr. Tanner Richards, 6-2 Sr. Robby Irgang, 6-4 Sr. Chase Fain, 6-0 Jr. Will Henderson, and 6-3 Jr. Daulton Peters.
The score was tied 30-30 at halftime but West Jessamine pulled away in the second half to defeat Burgin by a score of 84-60. Turnovers were Burgin’s downfall as West Jessamine scored 34 points off 33 Burgin turnovers. West Jessamine shot 43.1% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Colts connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and attempted 28 more shots (72-44) from the field than Burgin. Burgin shot 50% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 West Jessamine turnovers.
Chase Fain led West Jessamine with 27 points and seven steals. Daulton Peters added 23 points and five steals. Will Henderson recorded 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, and six steals.
Nick Beckerson led Burgin with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Beckerson was eight of nine from the field and two of three from the free throw line. John Price added 15 points and seven rebounds. Alex Beckerson recorded 10 points and 13 rebounds. Mason Myres chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.
Burgin Bulldogs 14 16 10 20 – 60
West Jessamine 19 11 26 28 – 84
Burgin (60) – N. Beckerson 18, Price 15, A. Beckerson 10, Lopresto 7, Myres 10.
West Jessamine (84) – Richards 2, Irgang 7, Fain 27, Henderson 18, Peters 23, Jackson 5, Caldwell 2.
Acknowledgements:
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.