2016LCALAFB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

January 15, 2016

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode, 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-1 Fr. Isaiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-0 Jr. Cameron Greenup, 6-0 Sr. Harrison Lane, 6-6 Sr. Ross Jenkins, 5-9 Sr. TJ Downey, and 5-10 Sr. Jaelin Jenkins.

Lexington Christian Academy led 33-18 in the second quarter but Lafayette rallied to outscore the Eagles 40-21 in the second half to earn a 67-60 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Lafayette shot 45.7% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 51.1% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Lafayette turnovers.

Ross Jenkins led Lafayette with 30 points and 11 rebounds.  TJ Downey added 13 points, three assists, and three steals.  Harrison Lane chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets.

Tre King led LCA with 14 points and six rebounds.  Kyle Rode added 13 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.  Trevor Hill chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  Austin Hall recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy,21,18,8,13,60

Lafayette,13,14,16,24,67

Lexington Christian Academy (60) – Rode 13, Hall 11, King 14, Hunt 5, Hill 12, Hendrickson 5.

Lafayette (67) – Greenup 3, Lane 12, R. Jenkins 30. Downey 13, J. Jenkins 3, J. Carpenter 3, Watkins 3.

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