Topic: Basketball
Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Boys)
42nd District Tournament (Championship)
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
February 21, 2013
Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jalen Haddix, 6-1 Sr. Deonte Doss, 6-3 Jr. Dylan Portwood, 6-0 Jr. Quin Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Trent Gilbert. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-6 Jr. Trey Grundy, 6-4 Jr. Jordan Green, 6-5 Sr. Darien Tichenor, 6-0 Jr. Teddy Ware, and 6-1 Jr. Christen Cunningham.
Trent Gilbert and Quin Richardson combined for 54 points to lead Scott County to an 83-64 victory over Henry Clay. Scott County shot 50.8% from the field including eight of 10 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 45.3% from the field including zero of five from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Scott County turnovers.
Trent Gilbert led Scott County with 29 points including six three point baskets and seven rebounds. Gilbert was 10 of 14 from the field including six of seven from beyond the arc, and three of three free throws. Quin Richardson added 25 points and nine assists. Richardson was nine of 14 from the field including two of three from beyond the arc and five of six free throws. Jalen Haddix recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Jordan Green led Henry Clay with 19 points and four assists. Trey Grundy added 18 points and eight rebounds. Christen Cunningham recorded 10 points and six assists.
Scott County 28 20 23 12 – 83
Henry Clay 16 17 11 20 – 64
Scott County (83) – Haddix 17, Doss 2, Portwood 2, Richardson 25, Gilbert 29, Martini 4, Short 4.
Henry Clay (64) – Grundy 18, Green 19, Tichenor 2, Ware 2, Cunningham 10, Tisdale 8, Newby 2, Barnes 3.
Acknowledgements:
A special thanks to WL Stats and the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.