2022BALNLB

Ballard vs. North Laurel (Boys)

Second Chance Shootout

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

January 8, 2022

Ballard started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Gabe Sisk, 6-1 Sr. Derrick Tilford, 6-10 Sr. Maker Bar, 5-10 So. Chaunte Marrero, and 6-0 Sr. Kaden Stanton.  North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-2 Sr. Caden Harris, 5-11 Sr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard.

Ballard pulled away in the final quarter to earn a 97-83 victory over North Laurel in a high scoring shootout in which both teams combined for 34 three point goals.  There were six lead changes and four ties in this game.  Ballard shot 58.1% from the field including 18 of 35 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 16 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 45.3% from the field including 16 of 38 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Ballard turnovers.

Gabe Sisk led Ballard with 30 points including seven three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Maker Bar added 18 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.  Kaden Stanton recorded 17 points including five three point baskets and five assists. 

Clay Sizemore led North Laurel with 18 points on six three point baskets.  Reed Sheppard added 17 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, seven assists, and eight steals.  6-2 Jr. Chase Dotson recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds.  Ryan Davidson chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.  Brody Brock added 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Ballard,24,27,26,20,97

North Laurel,21,22,29,11,83

Ballard (97) – Sisk 30, Tilford 5, Bar 18, Marrero 6, Stanton 17, Hayden 4, House 8, Bufford 9.

North Laurel (83) – Davidson 13, Brock 10, Harris 2, Sizemore 18, Sheppard 17, Dotson 17, Rawlings 6.

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