2021MCGRCB

Mason County vs. George Rogers Clark (Boys)

George Rogers Clark High School

Winchester, KY

January 29, 2021

This game normally generates a lot of attention between two traditional rivals and basketball powers.  George Rogers Clark entered this game without the services of their leading scorer Jerone Morton out with a wrist injury and Mason County was without the services of two guards Mason Butler and Braylon Hamilton.  Mason County was further saddled tonight with foul woes to AP Perry and Nate Mitchell.  George Rogers Clark led 35-24 at the half and broke the game open in the third quarter with a 25-14 advantage on their way to an 83-55 victory.

George Rogers Clark shot 52.4% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Mason County shot 39.6% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Royals connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.

6-4 Sr. Jared Wellman led GRC with 23 points and 11 rebounds.  5-9 Jr. Aden Slone added 17 points and dished out five assists.  6-6 Jr. Trent Edwards and 6-3 Sr. Reed Johnson each scored 10 points.  6-2 Jr. Sammy Hernandez chipped in with eight points.

6-2 So. Terrell Henry led Mason County with 21 points. 5-11 Jr. Nate Mitchell added 15 points including two three point baskets.  5-9 Sr. Anwar Perry chipped in with eight points.

Mason County,8,16,14,17,55

George Rogers Clark,18,17,25,23,83

Mason County (55) – Henry 21, Mitchell 15, Perry 8, Bierley 4, Walker 2, McClanahan 2, Owens 3.

George Rogers Clark (83) – Slone 17, Wellman 23, Edwards 10, Johnson 10, Hernandez 8, Smothers 5, Mundy-Lloyd 4, Morton 2, Gibson 2, Hampton 2.