2022ENSLCB

Ensworth (TN) vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Second Chance Shootout

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 8, 2022

Ensworth (TN) coach Bradley Pierson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Tony Gaines, 6-1 Sr. Parker Wainwright, 6-8 Sr. Malik Dia, 6-0 Jr. Devaki Garr, and 6-1 So. Nic Hyche.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-4 So. Rowan Williams, 6-4 Jr. Hudson Sparks, 6-11 Jr. Reece Potter, 6-0 So. John Reinhart, and 6-2 Sr. Jack Gohmann.

Ensworth (TN) led 42-22 early in the third quarter and withstood a late Lexington Catholic rally to earn a 72-62 victory.  Lexington Catholic was unable to find the range from beyond the arc today as they were outscored 24-6 from three point range.  Ensworth shot 50% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 20 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 48% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Ensworth turnovers.

Malik Dia led Ensworth (TN) with 28 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 14 free throws, and seven rebounds.  Nic Hyche added 11 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Devaki Garr recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Tony Gaines chipped in with nine points and eight rebounds.

Reece Potter led Lexington Catholic with 24 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots.  John Reinhart added 16 points including five of six free throws, and six assists.  Jack Gohmann recorded 15 points including five of six free throws, five assists, and three steals.

Ensworth (TN),17,20,13,22,72

Lexington Catholic,9,13,17,23,62

Ensworth (TN) (72) – Gaines 9, Wainwright 5, Dia 28, Garr 11, Hyche 11, Sharp 4, Curtis 4.

Lexington Catholic (62) – R. Williams 2, Sparks 3, Potter 24, Reinhart 16, Gohmann 15, Clements 2.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.