2015PLDLAFB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2015

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Darius Williams, 6-3 Jr. Justin Kelley, 6-5 Jr. Dontell Brown, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Lewis, and 6-2 Jr. Taveion Hollingsworth.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-1 Sr. William Watkins, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 5-9 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

Lafayette did not have an answer for Dunbar’s Taveion Hollingsworth tonight as he torched the Generals for 40 points on 15 of 20 from the field including three of five from beyond the arc and seven of seven free throws in a 70-54 victory.  Dunbar shot 57.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.

Lafayette shot 40% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on two of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 21 Dunbar turnovers.

Taveion Hollingsworth led Dunbar with 40 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  Darius Williams added 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Jordan Lewis recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and four steals.  Justin Kelley pulled down nine rebounds.

Ross Jenkins led Lafayette with 12 points and four rebounds.  William Watkins added 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  TJ Downey recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,22,21,13,14,70

Lafayette,13,13,15,13,54

Paul Laurence Dunbar (70) – Williams 15, Kelley 0, D. Brown 2, Lewis 11, Hollingsworth 40, Clark 2.

Lafayette (54) – Watkins 10, Lane 6, R. Jenkins 12, Downey 10, J. Jenkins 2, Wharton 6, Catlett 2, Powell 6.

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