2023BBGCHCB

Great Crossing vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 7, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 So. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-3 Sr. Henry Lynch, 6-2 Sr. Mason Hawkins, 6-4 Sr. Bryton Garrett, 5-10 Sr. Konlin Brown, and 6-0 So. Kayson Brown.

Great Crossing raced out to a 19-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 62-51 victory over Henry Clay. Great Crossing shot 42% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 38.5% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 18 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Malachi Moreno added 16 points, 12 rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. 6-0 So. Christian Martin recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Gage Richardson chipped in with nine points and three rebounds.

Konlin Brown led Henry Clay with 21 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Mason Hawkins added 11 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. 6-6 Sr. Walker Spalding recorded 11 points and four rebounds. Henry Lynch chipped in with four points and seven rebounds.

Great Crossing,19,13,14,16,62

Henry Clay,4,14,15,18,51

Great Crossing (62) – Godfrey 2, Dawson III 18, Moreno 16, Burrell 6, Richardson 9, Martin 11.

Henry Clay (51) – Lynch 4, Hawkins 11, Garrett 0, Kon. Brown 21, Kay. Brown 2, Spalding 11, Mayhorn 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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