2019K2ABC

Kentucky Inaugural 2A Boys Championship

John Hardin vs. Knox Central

Owensboro Sportscenter

Owensboro, KY

January 20, 2019

John Hardin went on a 31-13 run in the second quarter to take control on their way to an 83-60 victory and the championship and remain undefeated on the season. John Hardin shot 63.5% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on six of 12 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds.  Knox Central shot 41.2% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 15 of 20 free throws and pulled down 22 rebounds.

6-5 Jr. Alex Matthews led John Hardin with 22 points and nine rebounds.  6-0 Sr. Jachai Walker added 17 points including five three point baskets and nine assists.  6-9 Jr. Preston Murrell recorded 14 points and six rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Aaron Scott chipped in with 12 points on four three point baskets.  6-2 Jr. Trevon Harris added nine points and eight rebounds.  Alex Matthews was named Tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament Team by teammates Jachai Walker, Preston Murrell, and Aaron Scott.

5-10 Sr. Dane Imel led Knox Central with 21 points and five rebounds.  6-2 Sr. Jaylen Adams added 13 points including seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists.  6-6 Sr. Nick Martin recorded 12 points.  Dane Imel, Jaylen Adams, and Nick Martin were all named to the All-Tournament Team.

John Hardin,21,31,16,15,83

Knox Central,13,13,17,17,60

John Hardin (83) – Matthews 22, Walker 17, Murrell 14, A. Scott 12, Harris 9, Tyus 5, Davis 2, Johnson 2.

Knox Central (60) – Imel 21, Adams 13, Martin 12, Patterson 5, Turner 5, Eliott 4.