2014OCATHLEXCATH

Owensboro Catholic vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

LaRosa’s Holiday Classic (Championship)

Conner High School

Hebron, KY

December 31, 2014

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Emily Marshall, 5-6 Sr. Alexa Wilson, 5-9 Jr. Caroline Hayden, 5-5 So. Lexi Payne, and 5-7 Jr. Mikayla Berry.  (Note:  Two of Owensboro Catholic’s top scorers 5-10 Sr. Destiny Howard and 5-9 Jr. Annabel Moore were not available tonight).  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Sr. Rachel Blake, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Osbourn, 5-9 Sr. Caroline Lynch, 5-5 Sr. Bailey Browning, and 5-9 Jr. Sarah Bonn.

Lexington Catholic led 26-24 at halftime but pulled away in the second half to defeat Owensboro Catholic by a score of 64-44.  Lexington Catholic shot 50% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored six points off five Owensboro Catholic turnovers.  Owensboro Catholic shot 29.3% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Aces connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Caroline Lynch was named Tournament MVP and led Lexington Catholic with 26 points including 10 of 10 free throws and six rebounds.  Bailey Browning added 17 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Rachel Blake recorded five points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

Mikayla Berry led Owensboro Catholic with 14 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Lexi Payne added 10 points and seven rebounds.

Owensboro Catholic,13,11,7,13,44

Lexington Catholic,12,14,23,15,64

Owensboro Catholic (44) – Marshall 5, Wilson 5, Hayden 5, Payne 10, Berry 14, Patton 3, Keelin 2.

Lexington Catholic (64) – Blake 5, Osbourn 3. Lynch 26, Browning 17, Bonn 6, Pippen 5, Ballard 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.