2014WJESSCLAY

West Jessamine vs. Clay County (Boys)

21^st Annual Berea Holiday Classic (Championship)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

December 30, 2014

West Jessamine coach Damon Kelley started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Brooks Ely, 6-3 Jr. Siah Holifield, 6-4 Sr. Dalton Crouse, 6-0 Jr. Camron Seater, and 6-0 Sr. David McCorvey.  Clay County coach Robert Marcum countered with 6-2 Jr. Blake Smith, 6-2 So. Will Sexton, 6-2 Jr. Wes Wolfe, 6-0 Sr. Ryan House, and 6-2 Sr. Travis Mills.

West Jessamine defeated Clay County by a score of 74-67.  There were 10 lead changes and three ties in this game.  West Jessamine shot 50.9% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line.  The Colts connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored five points off four Clay County turnovers.  Clay County shot 47.5% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 West Jessamine turnovers.

Siah Holifield was named tournament MVP and led West Jessamine with 24 points including four three point baskets, 12 rebounds, and five assists.  David McCorvey added 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Brooks Ely recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 So. Isaiah Okesson chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets.

Wes Wolfe led Clay County with 21 points.  Blake Smith added 19 points.  Ryan House recorded 14 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Will Sexton chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals.

West Jessamine,15,27,17,15,74

Clay County,20,13,16,18,67

West Jessamine (74) – Ely 14, Holifield 24, Crouse 6, Seater 3, McCorvey 14, Okesson 11, Ducas 2.

Clay County (67) – Smith 19, Sexton 11, Wolfe 21, House 14, Mills 0, Gabbard 2

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.