2023BBMERBEG

Mercy Academy vs. Bullitt East (Girls)

Bullitt East High School
Mt. Washington, KY
January 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-5 So. Alyssa Murphy, and 5-7 So. Addison Becker. Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with 5-10 Jr. Anna Rodgers, 5-8 Sr. Lilly Reid, 5-10 Jr. Sarah Pitcock, 5-6 So. Carli Bryant, and 5-8 Sr. Logan Ortega,

Mercy Academy defeated Bullitt East by the score of 90-57. Mercy Academy shot 49.2% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 20 of 24 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 19 Bullitt East turnovers. Bullitt East shot 34% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Lady Chargers connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Mercy turnovers.

Alyssa Murphy led Mercy Academy with 33 points five three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and six rebounds. Leah Macy added 31 points including five of five free throws, 19 rebounds, and four assists. Mary Smith recorded seven points and three assists. 5-7 Fr. Keziah Renee chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Lilly Reid led Bullitt East with 16 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, six assists, and two steals. Anna Rodgers added 11 points including three three point baskets, and five rebounds. Logan Ortega recorded eight points, three rebounds, and two assists. Carli Bryant chipped in with seven points and two rebounds.

Mercy Academy,19,25,28,18,90

Bullitt East,14,16,14,13,57

Mercy Academy (90) – Barnett 4, Smith 7, Macy 31. Murphy 33, Becker 0, Pifer 3, Renee 6, Arnold 6.

Bullitt East (57) – Rodgers 11, Reid 16, Pitcock 5, Bryant 7, Ortega 8, Curtsinger 4, Tinelli 1, Johnson 3, Lyla Packer 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonelli 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.

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