2017LAFWCTB

Lafayette vs. West Creek (TN) (Boys)

Peoples Exchange Bank Holiday Classic

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 20, 2017

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Eric Powell, 6-2 Sr. Devontae Hayes, 6-9 So. Ray Surratt, 5-10 Jr. Evan Dreux, and 6-1 Sr. Cameron King.  West Creek (TN) coach Russell Matone countered with 6-1 Jr. Shawn Stone, 6-0 Sr. Tyree Bailey, 6-1 Sr. Alex Spencer, 6-0 Jr. Javeun Edwards, and 6-0 Jr. Jaylen Negron.

Lafayette defeated West Creek (TN) by a score of 76-54.  Lafayette shot 45.3% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 24 West Creek turnovers.  West Creek shot 35.5% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Coyotes connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers.

Ray Surratt led Lafayette with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Devontae Hayes added 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Cameron King recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.  Eric Powell chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Jaylen Negron led West Creek with 19 points and seven rebounds.  6-3 Jr. Zion Thomas added 12 points and nine rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Montre Boddie recorded 10 points and four steals.  6-1 Jr. Shawn Stone also pulled down nine rebounds.

Lafayette,16,24,21,15,76

West Creek (TN),14,14,11,15,54

Lafayette (76) – Powell 9, Hayes 12, Surratt 19, Dreux 8, King 10, Newcomb 4, Shaw 3, F. Diallo 4, A. Diallo 3, McCoy 4.

West Creek (TN) (54) – Stone 4, Bailey 4, Spencer 0, Edwards 4, Negron 19, Boddie 10, Thomas 12, Coffey 1.

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