Topic: Basketball
2023STSG
2023 Simpson’s Tree Service/H&W Sports Classic (Girls)
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
January 7, 2023
© 2023 Ron Harrison
Woodford County vs. Madison Central
Woodford County coach Latear Eason started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Haydon Wells, 5-7 Jr. Taylor Patterson, 5-4 Fr. Hailee Gordon, 5-2 So. Katie Pantaliono, and 5-4 Fr. Emma Ruby. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Eden Carter, 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Brittany Hensley, and 5-6 So. Nataya Strader.
Madison Central raced out to a 27-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 66-23 victory over Woodford County. Madison Central shot 50% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 41 points off 27 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 28.6% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Madison Central turnovers.
5-7 Jr. Olivia Metcalfe led Madison Central with 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Brittany Campbell added 12 points including two three point baskets, six assists, and five steals. Bailey Hensley recorded 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Nataya Strader chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Eden Carter added eight points, two rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Fr. Emma Kate Lawson recorded seven points and Brooke Campbell pulled down six rebounds.
Haydon Wells led Woodford County with five points and two rebounds. Emma Ruby also scored five points. Hailee Gordon added four points and eight rebounds. 5-9 Fr. Adelee Long recorded four points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Woodford County - 8,5,6,4,23
Madison Central – 27,19,17,3,66
Woodford County - (23) – Wells 5, Patterson 0, Gordon 4, Pantaliono 2, Ruby 5, Williams 2, Long 4, Cabell 1.
Madison Central – (66) – Eden Carter 8, Bro, Campbell 2, Hensley 12, Bri. Campbell 12, Strader 10, Metcalfe 13, Long 2, Lawson 7.
Ballard vs. Danville
Ballard started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Trinity Armour, 5-7 Fr. Kendall Taylor, 6-3 Sr, Samari Taylor, 5-7 Fr. Arianna Rogers, and 5-10 Sr, Ella Koralia. Danville coach Judie Mason countered with 5-8 Sr. Samantha Bottom, 5-6 Sr. Bryn Gooch, 5-10 Sr. Desiree Tandy, 5-7 Sr. Love Mays, and 5-6 So. Jazelynn Doneghy.
Danville raced out to a 24-12 first quarter lead on their way to a 75-57 victory over Ballard. Danville shot 41.9% from the field including 12 of 25 from the three point line. The Lady Admirals connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Ballard turnovers. Ballard shot 46% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Bruins connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Danville turnovers.
Love Mays led Danville with 19 poiunts including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. 5-6 So. Myla Turner added 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Samantha Bottom recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Desiree Tandy chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jazelynn Doneghy recorded six points and two rebounds. 5-6 So. Nemeah Jackson added six points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Samari Taylor led Ballard with 14 points including four of five free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Trinity Armour added 14 points and six rebounds. Arianna Rogers recorded 10 points. Ella Koralia chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Ballard - 12,11,13,21,57
Danville - 24,19,21,11,75
Ballard - (57) – Armour 14, K. Taylor 0, S. Taylor 14, Rogers 10, E. Koralia 8, McElroy 4, Flemister 4, M. Koralia 3.
Danville - (75) – Bottom 14, Gooch 4, Tandy 11, Mays 19, Doneghy 6, Jackson 6, Turner 15.
Pulaski County vs. Henry Clay
Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Aubrey Dalton, 5-9 So. Savannah Heist, 6-0 Jr, Sydney Martin, 5-7 Jr. Maggie Holt, and 5-8 Fr. Madeline Butcher. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-8 Jr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-6 Jr. Timarri Miller, 5-8 Jr. Emily Johnson, 5-2 So. Ariyanni Sutton, and 5-9 Jr. Allison Stone.
Pulaski County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 71-51. Pulaski County shot 44.1% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Maroons connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 35 points off 30 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 42.9% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 20 Pulaski County turnovers.
Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 28 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Madeline Butcher added 11 points including four of four from the free throw line, seven rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Maggie Holt recorded 11 points and five rebounds. Aubrey Dalton chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Lydia Van Metre led Henry Clay with 14 points including two three point baskets and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton added 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Timarri Miller recorded eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Allison Stone chipped in with six points and five rebounds.
Pulaski County - 19,14,19,19,71
Henry Clay - 13,7,15,16,51
Pulaski County - (71) – Dalton 9, S. Heist 2, Martin 28, Holt 11, Butcher 11, Thomas 2, Resch 2, Muse 4, C. Heist 1, Murray 1.
Henry Clay - (51) – Van Metre 14, Miller 8, Johnson 4, Sutton 13, Stone 6, Nelson 4, Kirlew 2.
Conner vs. Rockcastle County
Conner coach Michelle Gambrel started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Aubrey Fisher, 5-5 Sr. Emily McGraw, 5-9 Sr. Juliet Strange, 5-4 Sr. Kelsee Simpson, and 5-6 Jr. Anna Hamilton. Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble countered with 6-0 Sr. Keelee King, 5-9 Jr. Haven King, 6-1 Jr. Talynne Shearer, 5-3 Sr. Karlee Smith, and 5-10 Jr. Camryn Cash.
Conner led 30-28 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Rockcastle County by the score of 63-49. There were six lead changes and three ties in this game. Conner shot 48.7% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Cougars connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Rockcastle County turnovers. Rockcastle County shot 38.3% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Conner turnovers.
Anna Hamilton led Conner with 26 points including two three point baskets, 12 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Kelsee Simpson added 18 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Juliet Strange recorded eight points and seven rebounds.
Talynne Shearer led Rockcastle County with 23 points including four of five free throws, 11 rebounds, and two steals. Keelee King added 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. 5-8 Fr. Taylor King recorded six points and three rebounds. Camryn Cash chipped in with six points.
Conner - 15,15,14,19,63
Rockcastle County - 19,9,7,14,49
Conner - (63) – Fisher 5, McGraw 2, Strange 8, Simpson 18, Hamilton 26, Craddock 2, Kerns 2.
Rockcastle County - (49) – K. King 10, H. King 2, Shearer 23, Smith 0, Cash 6, T. King 6, Santo 2.
Russell vs. Franklin County
Russell coach Mandy Layne started the following lineup: 5-7 Fr. Kennedy Darnell, 5-7 Sr. Josie Atkins, 5-10 Jr. Hannah Sanders, 5-4 Jr. Shaelyn Steele, and 5-5 Jr. Bella Quinn. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 So. Juliana Frazee, 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers.
Russell tallied 14 three point baskets in a 77-69 victory over Franklin County. Russell shot 58.5% from the field including 14 of 24 from the three point line. The Red Devils connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 43.5% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 24 of 26 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Russell turnovers.
Shaelyn Steele led Russell with 34 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and 10 assists. Bella Quinn added 27 points including seven three point baskets, four of four free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Hannah Sanders recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Kennedy Darnell chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.
Jazmin Chambers led Franklin County with 29 points including four three point baskets, 11 of 12 free throws, and six rebounds. Rachel Shropshire added 12 points including five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Kennedy recorded eight points and two rebounds. Jhaven Meade chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Juliuana Frazee chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, and five rebounds.
Russell - 21,15,20,21,77
Franklin County - 18,7,20,24,69
Russell - (77) – Darnell 8, J. Atkins 0, Sanders 8, Steele 34, Quinn 27.
Franklin County - (69) – Frazee 6, Shropshire 12, Meade 8, L. Kennedy 8, Chambers 29, M. Jackson 2, Hogan 4.
Meade County vs. Cooper
Meade County coach Dina Hackert started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Peyton Bradley, 5-8 Jr. Anna Belle Babb, 5-10 Sr. Katie Durbin, 5-4 Sr. Mattie Clanton, and 5-5 Jr. Paige Medley. Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-0 Jr. Logan Palmer, 5-10 Jr. Liz Freihofer, 6-2 Sr. Whitney Lind, 5-8 Sr. Kay Freihofer, and 5-10 Jr. Maleah Alexander.
Cooper raced out to a 24-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 72-39 victory over Meade County. Cooper shot 52.3% from the field including 11 of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 15 of 27 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Meade County turnovers. Meade County shot 40% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Waves connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored three points off four Cooper turnovers.
Whitney Lind led Cooper with 18 points including five of seven free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kay Freihofer added 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Liz Freihofer recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and five assists. Logan Palmer chipped in with 10 points including three of four free throws and two rebounds. 5-9 8th Grade Haylee Noel recorded seven points.
Peyton Bradley led Meade County with 12 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Katie Durbin added nine points and four rebounds. Paige Medley recorded eight points. Anna Belle Babb chipped in with four points and seven rebounds.
Meade County - 7,7,17,8,39
Cooper - 24,20,17,11,72
Meade County - (39) – Bradley 12, Babb 4, Durbin 9, M. Clanton 2, Medley 8, Crawley 2, French 2.
Cooper - (72) – Palmer 10, L. Freihofer 10, Lind 18, K. Freihofer 16, Alexander 6, Noel 7, Knox 1, Thompson 1, Deere 3.
Notre Dame vs. DuPont Manual
Notre Dame coach Kes Murphy started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Noelle Hubert, 5-10 So. Maya Lawrie, 6-3 So. Sophia Gibson, 5-5 So. Tori Lenihan, and 5-9 So. Georgi Kirtley. DuPont Manual coach Ashley Franklin countered with 5-8 Sr. Jakayla Thompson, 5-7 Sr. Lexi Weaver, 5-8 So. Morgan White, 5-5 Fr. Ashlinn James, and 5-4 Sr. Sydne Tolbert.
DuPont Manual defeated Notre Dame by the score of 65-46. DuPont Manual shot 46.2% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Crimsons connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 23 Notre Dame turnovers. Notre Dame shot 38.2% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Pandas connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 DuPont Manual turnovers.
Jakayla Thompson led DuPont Manual with 21 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Sydne Tolbert added 16 points including three of three free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Lexi Weaver recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Ashlinn James chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.
Noelle Hubert led Notre Dame with 23 points including six three point baskets. Maya Lawrie added eight points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Sophia Gibson recorded five points and nine rebounds.
Notre Dame - 11,11,7,17,46
DuPont Manual - 20,23,18,4,65
Notre Dame - (46) – Hubert 23, Lawrie 8, Gibson 5, Lenihan 0, Kirtley 5, Robertson 2, Holtzapfel 3.
DuPont Manual - (65) – Thompson 21, Weaver 11, White 0, A. James 11, Tolbert 16, L. James 2, Brittle 4.
Male vs. South Laurel
Male coach Maurice Ponder started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. MaKiya West, 5-7 Sr. Kayla Paige, 5-11 Sr. Chelsea Brewer, 5-5 Sr. Desaine Mhango, and 5-7 Sr. KaNiah Edelen. South Laurel coach Chris Souder countered with 5-11 Sr. Emily Cox, 5-10 8th Grade Maci Messer, 5-11 8th Grade Peyton Mabe, 5-2 Fr. Aubrey Bundy, and 5-7 So. Kenlea Murray.
Male trailed 64-56 after three quarters but outscored South Laurel 23-11 in the final quarter for a 79-75 victory. The score was tied seven times and there were 13 lead changes in this game. Male shot 37.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The lady Bulldogs connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 35 points off 31 South Laurel turnovers. South Laurel shot 44% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 26 of 41 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 18 Male turnovers.
5-7 8th Grader Amirah Jordan led Male with 22 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. KaNiah Edelen added 13 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Desaine Mhango recorded 12 points, two rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Kayla Paige chipped in with 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals. MaKiya West added eight points and four rebounds.
Emily Cox led South Laurel with 20 points including five of nine free throws, 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Maci Messer added 18 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. Kenlea Murray recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Peyton Mabe chipped in with 15 points including four of nine free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Aubrey Bundy recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two steals.
Male - 20,19,17,23,79
South Laurel - 19,20,25,11,75
Male - (79) – West 8, Paige 10, Brewer 2, Mhango 12, Edelen 13, Jordan 22, Mangrum 5, Brock 3, Caldwell 4.
South Laurel - (75) – Cox 20, Messer 18, Mabe 15, Bundy 6, Murray 16.
Frederick Douglass vs. Ryle
Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 507 So. Niah Rhodes. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-11 Jr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 Sr. Austin Johnson, 6-2 Jr. Sarah Baker, 5-9 Fr. Jaelyn Jones, and 5-11 Sr. Abby Holtman.
Ryle outscored Frederick Douglass 21-8 in the second quarter on their way to a 65-55 victory. There were two lead changes and four ties in this game. Ryle shot 43.9% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 29.2% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Ryle turnovers.
Abby Holtman led Ryle with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Quinn Eubank added 15 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Sarah Baker recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Jaelyn Jones chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Austin Johnson recorded nine points and seven rebounds.
Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including seven of nine free throws, and 13 rebounds. Amayah Maxwell added 10 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals, Niah Rhodes recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Jermyra Christian added nine points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals.
Frederick Douglass - 17,8,14,16,55
Ryle - 10,21,15,19,65
Frederick Douglass - (55) – Christian 9, Maxwell 10, Darrington 21, Baker 3, Rhodes 10, Bennett 2.
Ryle - (65) – Eubank 15, Johnson 9, Baker 14, Jones 10, Holtman 17.
West Jessamine vs. Elizabethtown
West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-9 8th Grader Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, 5-10 Fr. Kimberly Johnson, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis. Elizabethtown coach Donnie Swiney countered with 5-7 So. Harper Gregory, 5-6 Sr. Janiesse Armstrong, 6-0 Sr. Sarah Clark, 5-5 Sr. Ashlynn Cann, and 5-6 Sr. Brooklyn Cann.
West Jessamine eked out a 37-36 victory over Elizabethtown. There were 11 lead changes and eight ties in this game. West Jessamine shot 21.2% from the field including two of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Colts connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 15 Elizabethtown turnovers. Elizabethtown shot 26.7% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 West Jessamine turnovers.
Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 14 points including four of five free throws, and 17 rebounds. Isabella Lewis added eight points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Jr. Ella Bolden recorded five points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Janiesse Armstrong led Elizabethtown with 12 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds. Sarah Clark added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Harper Gregory recorded six points and eight rebounds. Brooklyn Cann chipped in with six points and three rebounds.
West Jessamine - 8,10,8,11,37
Elizabethtown - 8,5,11,12,36
West Jessamine - (37) – Marshall 14, Dowell 0, Johnson 3, McLoney 3, Lewis 8, Mastin 4, Bolden 5.
Elizabethtown - (36) – Gregory 6, Armstrong 12, Clark 10, A. Cann 0, B. Cann 6, Richey 2.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
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