2022BBPMSHG

Purcell Marian (OH) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Hoops for Harvest

Dixie Heights High School
Fort Mitchell, KY
December 3, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Purcell Marian (OH) coach Jamar Mosley started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Jayda Mosley, 5-7 Sr. Nicohl Dicks, 6-1 So. Dee Alexander, 5-7 So. Cy’Aira Miller, and 5-8 So. Ky’Aira Miller. Sacred Heart Academy Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

Purcell Marian led 55-52 after three quarters but Sacred Heary outscored the Cavaliers 30-10 in the final quarter to earn an 82-65 victory. There were two lead changes and five ties in this game. Sacred Heart Academy shot 58.3% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 22 Purcell Marian turnovers. Purcell Marian shot 40.4% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 21 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 27 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 10 free throws, 12 rebounds, six assists, an points d six steals. Reagan Bender added 26 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 16 points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Dee Alexander led Purcell Marian with 42 points including 13 of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Ky’Aira Miller added 12 points inclusing two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

Purcell Maran (OH),17,21,17,10,65

Sacred Heart Academy,24,19,9,30,82

Purcell Marian (OH) (65) – Mosley 3, Dicks 0, Alexander 42, C. Miller 0, K. Miller 12, Small 6, Campbell 2.

Sacred Heart Academy (82) – Johnson 27, Bender 26, Pelayo 16, Ralston o, Russell 0, Howe 5 Frey 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.