2014PLDLCATH

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 12, 2014

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Sarah Bridenbaugh started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Nicole Armstrong, 5-10 So. Autumn Herriford, 6-0 Sr. Merissa Morrow, 5-4 Jr. Ezhaunaai Ighodaro, and 5-4 Fr. Mashayla Cecil.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Sr. Rachel Blake, 5-6 Jr. Sarah Bonn, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Lynch, 5-2 Sr. Bailey Browning, and 5-6 Sr. Tori Pippen.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 39-36.  There were eight lead changes and six ties in this game.  Dunbar shot 27.8% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored seven points off 17 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 32.4% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Dunbar turnovers.

Autumn Herriford led Dunbar with 10 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Merissa Morrow added eight points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Mashayla Cecil chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets.

Caroline Lynch led Lexington Catholic with 12 points and five rebounds.  Rachel Blake added 10 points and seven rebounds.  5-7 Jr. Caroline Osbourn chipped in with nine points.  Bailey Browning dished out seven assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,6,7,7,19,39

Lexington Catholic,5,11,4,16,36

Paul Laurence Dunbar (39) – Armstrong 6, Herriford 10, Morrow 8, Ighodaro 6, Cecil 7, Humphreys 2.

Lexington Catholic (36) – Blake 10, Bonn 2, Lynch 12, Browning 0, Pippen 3, Osbourn 9.

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