Topic: Basketball
2015GHCGC
Simon Kenton vs. East Carter (Girls)
Gateway Holiday Classic (Championship)
Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KY
December 29, 2015
Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Megan Buckner, 5-8 So. Allyson Niece, 6-2 Jr. Madi Meier, 5-3 Jr. Kendyl Gilliam, and 5-4 8th Grade Morgan Stamper. East Carter coach Hager Easterling countered with 5-10 Jr. Milena Clarke, 5-8 Jr. Haley Hall, 6-0 Jr. Bailee Brainard, 5-6 Jr. Kristen Mayo, and 5-6 Sr. Mandy Langstaff.
Simon Kenton defeated East Carter by a score of 70-51. Simon Kenton shot 57.5% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Lady Pioneers connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 East Carter turnovers. East Carter shot 37.8% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Simon Kenton turnovers.
Allyson Niece had a “monster” game for Simon Kenton with 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Niece was 10 of 15 from the field including two of three from beyond the arc, and 11 of 12 free throws. Morgan Stamper added nine points. Kendyl Gilliam and Madi Meier each scored seven points.
Haley Hall led East Carter with 13 points including two three point baskets. Bailee Brainard added nine points and four rebounds. Kristen Mayo recorded eight points, three assists, and two steals.
Simon Kenton,19,24,16,11,70
East Carter,12,10,15,14,51
Simon Kenton (70) – Buckner 2, Niece 33, Meier 7, Gilliam 7, Stamper 9, M. Jones 6, Dressman 2. Morrison 2, A. Jones 2.
East Carter (51) – Clarke 6, Hall 13, Brainard 9, Mayo 8, Langstaff 3, Jackson 6, Greene 1, Gallion 1, Steele 2, Lewis 2.
A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.