2015PLDHCLAY

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 12, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Jr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 So. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Jr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-2 So. Taveion Hollingsworth.  Henry Clay coach 6-6 Sr. Wake Mullins, 6-3 Sr. Colby Barnes, 6-7 Sr. Tariq Smith, 5-9 Sr. Dakhari Campbell, and 6-0 Sr. Felix Wilson.

Paul Laurence Dunbar led 55-36 after three quarters and withstood a fourth quarter rally by Henry Clay to earn a 75-68 victory.  There were four lead changes and five ties in this game.  Dunbar shot 53.8% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 46.9% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Dunbar turnovers.

Darius Williams led Dunbar with 25 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  Taveion Hollingsworth added 24 points and five rebounds.  Dontell Brown recorded nine points and eight rebounds.  Jordan Lewis also recorded nine points.

Colby Barnes led Henry Clay with 15 points.  6-5 Jr. Jordan Houston added 13 points.  6-3 Jr. Leander Ridgeway recorded 12 points including seven of eight free throws and eight rebounds.  Felix Wilson chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Paul Dunbar,16,15,24,20,75

Henry Clay,16,13,7,32,68

Paul Dunbar (75) – Williams 25, Kelley 3, Brown 9, Lewis 9, Hollingsworth 24, Corio 1, Ward 4.

Henry Clay (68) – Mullins 0, Barnes 15, Smith 0, Campbell 7, Wilson 12, Ridgeway 9, Ridgeway 12, Houston 13.

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