2021LCPLDB

Lexington Catholic vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 25, 2021

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Jack Gohmann, 6-4 So. Hudson Sparks, 6-10 So. Reece Potter, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Russell, and 6-3 Sr. Ben Johnson.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-5 Jr. Tim Hall, 6-4 Jr. Zach Carter, 6-8 Jr. Lionel Kumwimba, 6-0 So. Nick Spalding. And 6-1 Jr. Max VanDyke.

Ben Johnson became Lexington Catholic’s all time leading scorer tonight and the Knights needed all 32 of his points tonight to eke out a 69-67 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar.  There were seven lead changes and six ties in this game.  Lexington Catholic shot 56.3% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 40.6% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 32 points including four three point baskets, four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Jack Gohmann added 12 points, four assists, and two steals.  6-8 So. John McCrear recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Ryan Russell chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws, four assists, and two steals.  Reece Potter added six points, five rebounds, and seven blocked shots.

Tim Hall led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Lionel Kumwimba added 11 points and nine rebounds.  Zach Carter recorded nine points on three three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.  Nick Spalding chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Lexington Catholic,16,16,16,21,69

Paul Laurence Dunbar,16,20,13,18,67

Lexington Catholic (69) – Gohmann 12, Sparks 2, Potter 6, Russell 8, Johnson 32, McCrear 9.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (67) – Hall 28, Carter 9, Kumwimba 11, Spalding 8, VanDyke 7, Drew 4.

A speial thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.