Topic: Basketball
2014SCOTTCLAY
Scott County vs. Clay County (Girls)
Clay County High School
Manchester, KY
December 6, 2014
Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Bailey Hawkins, 5-4 Fr. Peyton Riddle, 5-10 Jr. Alexus Walker, 5-3 8th Grade Juliette Smith, and 5-4 So. Britney Ward. Clay County coach James Burchell countered with 5-7 Jr. Kashia Jackson, Kelli Roberts, 6-0 Sr. Courtney Woods, 5-5 Sr. Ajaycia Cotton, and 5-7 Jr. Talaura Mathis.
Clay County defeated Scott County by a score of 76-51. Clay County shot 48.2% from the field including 10 of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Tigers connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 34.5% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Clay County turnovers.
Ajaycia Cotton led Clay County with 19 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and six steals. Talaura Mathis added 17 points including five three point baskets. 5-5 7th Grade Kaylee Mathis recorded 16 points. Courtney Woods added 11 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots.
Juliette Smith led Scott County with 13 points. Britney Ward added 12 points on four three point baskets. Maaliya Owens chipped in with seven points.
Scott County,7,14,20,10,51
Clay County,8,26,23,19,76
Scott County (51) – Hawkins 0, Riddle 4, Walker 4, Smith 13, Ward 12, Hudson 6, Owens 7, Lockard 3, Smith 2.
Clay County (76) – Jackson 5, Roberts 8, Woods 11, Cotton 19, T. Mathis 17, K. Mathis 16.
A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.