Topic: Basketball
2014GHCBC
Harrison County vs. Lincoln County (Boys)
8th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Championship)
Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KY
December 29, 2014
Harrison County coach Larry Kendall started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Trent Thompson, 6-1 Sr. Robbie Stroub, 6-4 Jr. Zack Pulliam, 5-9 Sr. Jordan Kenney, and 6-0 Jr. Brock Jenkins. Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson countered with 6-5 Sr. Jacob Conway, 6-1 Sr. Brandon Pittman, 6-3 Sr. BJ Hoover, 5-9 Sr. Timmy Taylor, and 6-0 Sr. Neil Conley.
Lincoln County raced out to a 26-4 first quarter lead on their way to an 82-51 victory over Harrison County. Lincoln County shot 53.3% from the field including 12 of 28 from the three point line. The Patriots connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Harrison County turnovers. Harrison County shot 38.8% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Thorobreds connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Lincoln County turnovers.
Jacob Conway led Lincoln County with 29 points and nine rebounds. Timmy Taylor added 13 points including three three point baskets and nine assists. Neil Conley chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets. 5-8 So. Noah Young recorded 10 points including two three point baskets.
Trent Thompson led Harrison County with 23 points and five rebounds. Robbie Stroub added 10 points and seven rebounds. Brock Jenkins dished out seven assists.
Harrison County,4,13,22,12,51
Lincoln County,26,17,17,22,82
Harrison County (51) – Thompson 23, Stroub 10, Pulliam 2, Kenney 4, Jenkins 2, Williams 2, Case 3, Commodore 5.
Lincoln County (82) – Conway 29, Pittman 7, Hoover 4, Taylor 13, Conley 11, Young 10, Godbey 3, Horton 3, Ledford 2.
All Tournament Team – Harrison Lane (Lafayette), Dorian Henry (Mason County), Antwavon Williams (Mason County), Caswell Fuller (Montgomery County), Art walker (Montgomery County), Trent Thompson (Harrison County), Zach Pulliam (Harrison County), Timmy Taylor (Lincoln County), Neil Conley (Lincoln County), and Jacob Conway (Lincoln County).
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.