Topic: Basketball
2023BBALLAG
Kentucky All “A” Classic (Girls)
McBrayer Arena Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
January 25-29, 2023
© 2023 Ron Harrison
Leslie County vs. Covington Holy Cross Wednesday January 25th
Leslie County coach Larry Sparks started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Baylee Davidson, 5-7 Sr. Courtney Hoskins, 6-0 Sr. Emma Napier, 5-3 Jr. Eden Melton, and 5-4 Jr. Iris Napier. Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus countered with 5-9 Sr. Nejai Lewis, 5-9 Jr. Miyah Wimzie, 6-2 Jr. Julia Hunt, 5-5 Sr. Aleah Arlinghaus, and 5-8 Jr. Aaliyah Hayes.
Covington Holy Cross raced out to a 22-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-38 victory over Leslie County. The Indians recorded 12 three point baskets and their defense recorded 13 steals, two blocked shots and scored 23 points off 18 Leslie County turnovers. Holy Cross shot 55.6% from the field including 12 of 19 from the three point line. The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds. Leslie County shot 38.6% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on two of three free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored four points off 13 Holy Cross turnovers.
Julia Hunt led Covington Holy Cross with 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 Sr. Sarah Bottom added 11 points including three three point baskets. 5-6 Sr. Elizabeth McCoy recorded 10 points including three three point baskets. Aaliyah Hayes chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and four of four free throws. 5-9 So. Aumani Nelson added five points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Aleah Arlinghaus recorded four points, eight assists, and two steals.
Emma Napier led Leslie County with 19 points and six rebounds. Courtney Hoskins added 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Baylee Davidson recorded seven rebounds and four assists.
Leslie County - 4,16,11,7,38
Covington Holy Cross - 22,17,20,12,71
Leslie County - (38) – Davidson 0, Hoskins 13, E. Napier 19, Melton 0, I. Napier 4, A. Napier 2.
Covington Holy Cross - (71) – Lewis 2, Wimzie 4, Hunt 18, Aleah Arlinghaus 4, Hayes 10, McCoy 10, Alyssa Arlinghaus 5, Nelson 5, Bottom 11, Williams 2.
Owen County vs. Berea Wednesday January 25th
Owen County coach Amy Wasselman started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Gracie Ferguson, 5-10 Jr. Haley Logan, 5-10 Jr. Rachel Howard, 5-2 So. Zoey Webster, and 5-8 Fr. Kylie Steffen. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-7 Jr. Sophie Brewer, 5-6 Jr. Mandy Newman, 6-2 Jr. Lauren Stepp, 5-1 Jr. Maddy King, and 5-7 Jr. Abigail Beard.
Owen County trailed 20-17 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Berea by the score of 30-25. The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in the game. Owen County shot 40% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Rebels connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 43.5% from the field including two of four from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Owen County turnovers.
Zoey Webster led Owen County with 17 points including five three point baskets. Kylee Steffen added five points. Gracie Ferguson recorded four points and seven rebounds. Rachel Howard chipped in with two points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Abigail Beard led Berea with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lauren Stepp added eight points and five rebounds. Sophie Brewer recorded six points and three steals.
Owen County - 5,8,4,13,30
Berea - 7,4,9,5,25
Owen County - (30) – Ferguson 4, Logan 2, Howard 2, Webster 17, Steffen 5.
Berea - (25) – Brewer 6, Newman 1, L. Stepp 8, King 0, Beard 10.
Portland Christian vs. Danville Wednesday January 25th
Portland Christian coach Jason Bragg started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Reagan Mulvey, 5-7 So. Addie Bragg, 6-0 Sr. Kaela Ballard, 5-3 So. Piper Scott, and 5-3 Sr. Ellie Hied. Danville coach Judie Mason countered with 5-8 Sr. Samantha Bottom, 5-6 So. Jazelynn Doneghy, 5-10 Sr. Desiree Tandy, 5-6 Sr. Bryn Gooch, and 5-7 Sr. Love Mays.
Danville defeated Portland Christian by the score of 70-35. Danville shot 36.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Admirals connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 51 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 26 Portland Christian turnovers. Portland Christian shot 26.9% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 Danville turnovers.
5-4 So. Alayah Quisenberry led Danville with 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Desiree Tandy added 15 points including five of five free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. Samantha Bottom recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Jazelynn Doneghy chipped in with eight points including five of six free throws and five rebounds. 5-6 So. Nemaeh Jackson added eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-6 So. Myla Turner recorded five points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals.
Ellie Heid led Portland Christian with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and seven steals. Kaela Ballard added seven points, two rebounds, and three assists. Reagan Mulvey and Addie Bragg pulled down eight and seven rebounds respectively. Piper Scott chipped in with four points, three rebounds, and three steals.
Portland Christian - 4,13,9,9,35
Danville - 14,26,18,12,70
Portland Christian - (35) – Mulvey 2, Bragg 2, Ballard 7, Scott 4, E. Heid 13, Eva Hidrogo 2, R. Heid 1, Gish 4.
Danville - (70) – Bottom 11, Doneghy 8, Tandy 15, Gooch 0, Mays 5, Quisenberry 18, Turner 5, Jackson 8.
Carlisle County vs. Pikeville Wednesday January 25th
Carlisle County coach Ember Wright started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Kiera Whitaker, 5-7 Sr. Malle McGee, 5-9 8th Grade Macee Hogancamp, 5-6 8th Grade Gracyn Edging, and 5-6 Sr. Alexis Jones. Pikeville coach Kristy Orem countered with 5-8 Jr. Rylee Theiss, 5-6 Jr. Kyera Thornsbury, 5-8 So. Leighan Jackson, 5-5 Jr. Kristen Whited, and 5-6 Jr. Trinity Rowe.
Pikeville raced out to a 26-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-23 victory over Carlisle County. Pikeville shot 51.8% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 38 points off 30 Carlisle County turnovers. Carlisle County shot 34.8% from the field including one of three from beyond the arc. The Lady Comets connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Pikeville turnovers.
Trinity Rowe led Pikeville with 25 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Kristen Whited added 11 points, four assists, and two steals. Rylee Theiss recorded eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. 5-4 Fr. Kylie Alvin chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Kyera Thornsbury added six points, two rebounds, five assists, and six steals.
Gracyn Edging led Carlisle County with seven points and two rebounds. Alexis Jones added five points and four rebounds. Malle McGee recorded five points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. Kiera Whitaker chipped in with four points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Carlisle County - 2,10,7,4,23
Pikeville - 26,23,10,17,76
Carlisle County - (23) – Whitaker 4, McGee 5, Hogancamp 0, Edging 7, Jones 5, Lemons 2.
Pikeville - (76) – Theiss 8, Thornsbury 6, Jackson 0, Whited 11, Rowe 25, Alvin 8, Walters 3, Hall 2, Lin 7, Compton 3, Woods 3.
Whitefield Academy vs. Menifee County Wednesday January 25th
Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Noel Smith, 5-8 Sr. Camryn Poole, 6-0 Sr. Amy Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Sara Ritter, and 5-7 Jr. Allison Spieker. Menifee County coach Adam Adkins countered with 5-7 So. Andi Wells, 5-6 So. Shalyne Baker, 5-10 Sr. Morgan Wells, 5-3 Fr. Jaycee Gevedon, and 5-6 Sr. Taylor Parks.
Whitefield Academy outscored Menifee County 15-5 in the third quarter on their way to a 49-36 victory. The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in the game. Whitefield Academy shot 39% from the field including two of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Wildcats connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 26 Menifee County turnovers. Menifee County shot 29.4% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cats connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Whitefield Academy turnovers.
Noel Smith led Whitefield Academy with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five steals. Camryn Poole added 14 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amy Thompson recorded 11 points including five of six free throws and four assists. Allison Spieker chipped in with five points, six rebounds, and four steals. Sara Ritter recorded six steals.
Shalyne Baker led Menifee County with 12 points including six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Morgan Wells added seven points and 11 rebounds. 5-5 Jr. Kylee Hall recorded six points, five rebounds, and two steals. Jaycee Gevedon chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.
Whitefield Academy - 7,11,15,16,49
Menifee County - 6,10,5,15,36
Whitefield Academy - (49) – Smith 16, Poole 14, Thompson 11, S. Ritter 3, Spieker 5, K. Ritter 0.
Menifee County - (36) – A. Wells 2, Baker 12, M. Wells 7, Gevedon 6, Parks 3, Hall 6.
Monroe County vs. Hancock County Wednesday January 25th
Monroe County coach Clifton Hamilton started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Paisley Ford, 5-5 8th Grade Sarah Thompson, 5-8 Sr. Gracie Veatch, 5-3 So. Ella Kate Finley, and 5-3 Sr. Ella Massingille. Hancock County coach Kevin Husk countered with 5-7 Jr. Lilly Roberts, 5-7 Jr. Ella House, 5-9 Jr. Kendra Keown, 5-2 Sr. Bailey Poole, and 5-4 Sr. Emma Morris.
The score was tied 35-35 after three quarters but Hancock County outscored Monroe County 19-8 in the final quarter for a 54-43 victory. The score was tied three times and there were nine lead changes in the game. Hancock County shot 51.4% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Hornets connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Monroe County turnovers. Monroe County shot 31% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Falcons connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Hancock County turnovers.
Ella House led Hancock County with 17 points including six of eight from the field, five of six free throws, four rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Lilly Roberts added 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Bailey Poole recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, six of eight from the free throw line, two assists, and four steals.
Paisley Ford led Monroe County with 17 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Gracie Veatch added 12 points including four of four free throws, and four rebounds. Ella Massingille recorded seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Ella Kate Finley chipped in with four points and six rebounds.
Monroe County - 15,14,6,8,43
Hancock County - 16,9,10,19,54
Monroe County - (43) – Ford 17, Thompson 1, Veatch 12, Finley 4, Massingille 7, Yorkley 1, Taylor 1.
Hancock County - (54) – Roberts 16, House 17, Keown 0, Poole 14, Morris 3, Newby 4.
Jackson County vs. Bishop Brossart Wednesday January 25th
Jackson County coach Kourtney Tyra started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Abby Gilbert, 5-8 Jr. Kylee Shannon, 6-4 Sr. Kennady Ward, 5-8 Jr. Madison Curry, and 5-8 Jr. Jenna Creech. Bishop Brossart coach Steve Brown countered with 5-8 Sr. Olivia Lloyd, 5-8 So. Zoee Meyers, 5-10 Sr. Molly Kramer, 5-5 Sr. Bella Rowe, and 5-7 Sr. Jill Planeaux.
Bishop Brossart trailed 33-32 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Jackson County by the score of 51-42. There were three ties and eight lead changes in this game. Bishop Brossart shot 39% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Lady ‘Stangs connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored five points off 12 Jackson County turnovers. Jackson County shot 38.3% from the field including one of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Bishop Brossart turnovers.
Olivia Lloyd led Bishop Brossart with 15 points including four three point baskets. Jill Planeaux added 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Zoee Meyers recorded nine points, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Bella Rowe also scored nine points including two three point baskets. Molly Kramer recorded eight points, 15 rebounds, and five assists.
Abby Gilbert led Jackson County with 22 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kenady Ward added seven points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. 5-5 Sr. Madison Marcum recorded five points. Kylee Shannon added four points and nine rebounds. Madison Curry recorded four points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Jackson County - 7,17,9,9,42
Bishop Brossart - 8,9,15,19,51
Jackson County - (42) – Gilbert 22, Shannon 4, Ward 7, Curry 4, J. Creech 0, Marcum 5.
Bishop Brossart - (51) – Lloyd 15, Meyers 9, Kramer 8, Rowe 9, Planeaux 10.
Crittenden County vs. Bethlehem Wednesday January 25th
Crittenden County coach Shannon Hodge started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Taylor Guess, 5-7 Fr. Anna Boone, 5-7 Sr. Addie Hatfield, 5-5 Fr. Elliot Evans, and 5-6 Sr. Natalie Boone. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond.
Bethlehem pulled away in the second half to defeat Crittenden County by the score of 71-55. The score was tied five times and there was one lead change in the game. Bethlehem shot 44.6% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Banshees connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 36 points off 25 Crittenden County turnovers. Crittenden County shot 43.8% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rockets connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Bethlehem turnovers.
Carlie Thurmond led Bethlehem with 24 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, six assists, and four steals. Tessa Miles added 17 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and nine steals. Ashlyn Miles recorded 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Emma Filiatreau chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Anna Boone led Crittenden County with 20 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Taylor Guess added 17 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Natalie Boone chipped in with nine points. Elliot Evans recorded four points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and five steals.
Crittenden County – 17,15,10,13,55
Bethlehem – 9,24,18,20,71
Crittenden County – (55) - Guess 17, A. Boone 20, Hatfield 2, Evans 4, N. Boone 9, Hunt 3.
Bethlehem - (71) – A. Miles 14, T. Miles 17, Filiatreau 12, Clayton 2, Thurmond 24, Young 2.
Owen County vs. Covington Holy Cross (Quarterfinal) Friday January 27th
Owen County coach Amy Wasselman started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Gracie Ferguson, 5-10 Jr. Haley Logan, 5-10 Jr. Rachel Howard, 5-2 So. Zoey Webster, and 5-8 Fr. Kylie Steffen. Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus countered with 5-9 Sr. Nejai Lewis, 5-9 Jr. Miyah Wimzie, 6-2 Jr. Julia Hunt, 5-5 Sr. Aleah Arlinghaus, and 5-8 Jr. Aaliyah Hayes.
Covington Holy Cross outscored Owen County 18-5 in the second quarter on their way to a 61-31 victory. There were four ties and four lead changes in this game. Holy Cross shot 45.7% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 28 Owen County turnovers. Owen County shot 34.5% from the field including three of six from beyond the arc. The Lady Rebels connected on eight of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Holy Cross turnovers.
Nejai Lewis led Covington Holy Cross with 13 points and five rebounds. Miyah Wimzie added 11 points including five of six free throws, five assists, and three steals. 5-9 Sr. Sarah Bottom recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Julia Hunt chipped in with seven points and three blocked shots.
Rachel Howard led Owen County with 12 points and seven rebounds. Haley Logan added eight points and six rebounds. Gracie Ferguson recorded three points and 12 rebounds.
Owen County - 11,5,3,12,31
Covington Holy Cross - 11,18,14,18,61
Owen County - (31) – Ferguson 3, Logan 8, Howard 12, Webster 4, Steffen 4.
Covington Holy Cross - (61) – Lewis 13, Wimzie 11, Hunt 7, Aleah Arlinghaus 4, Hayes 2, Bottom 9, McCoy 5, Nelson 5, Rhodes 3, Williams 2.
Pikeville vs. Danville (Quarterfinal) Friday January 27th
Pikeville coach Kristy Orem started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Rylee Theiss, 5-6 Jr. Kyera Thornsbury, 5-8 So. Leighan Jackson, 5-5 Jr. Kristen Whited, and 5-6 Jr. Trinity Rowe. Danville coach Judie Mason countered with 5-8 Sr. Samantha Bottom, 5-6 So. Jazelynn Doneghy, 5-10 Sr. Desiree Tandy, 5-6 Sr. Bryn Gooch, and 5-7 Sr. Love Mays.
Pikeville raced out to a 16-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-38 victory over Danville. Pikeville shot 41.2% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Panthers connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 Danville turnovers. Danville shot 27.3% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Admirals connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Pikeville turnovers.
Kyera Thornsbury led Pikeville with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, and five rebounds. Trinity Rowe added 19 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, two rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Leighan Jackson recorded eight points and four rebounds. Rylee Theiss chipped in with six points, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Kristen Whited added six points and two assists.
Desiree Tandy led Danville with 16 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Love Mays added 13 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and three steals. 5-4 So. Alayah Quisenberry recorded six points and two rebounds.
Pikeville - 16,18,13,14,61
Danville - 4,11,17,6,38
Pikeville - (61) – Theiss 6, Thornsbury 22, Jackson 8, Whited 6, Rowe 19.
Danville - (38) – Bottom 3, Doneghy 0, Tandy 16, Gooch 0, Mays 13, Quisenberry 6.
Hancock County vs. Whitefield Academy (Quarterfinal) Friday January 27th
Hancock County coach Kevin Husk countered with 5-7 Jr. Lilly Roberts, 5-7 Jr. Ella House, 5-9 Jr. Kendra Keown, 5-2 Sr. Bailey Poole, and 5-4 Sr. Emma Morris. Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Noel Smith, 5-8 Sr. Camryn Poole, 6-0 Sr. Amy Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Sara Ritter, and 5-7 Jr. Allison Spieker.
Whitefield Academy withstood a furious rally by Hancock County in the final quarter to earn a 34-33 victory. Hancock County had a chance to force overtime after stealing an inbound pass and being fouled attempting a shot with less than one second remaining but missed the second of two free throws and time expired. Whitefield Academy led 30-22 after three quarters but Hancock County staged a comeback as Whitefield was zero of seven from the field in the final quarter. Whitefield Academy shot 25.6% from the field including three of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Wildcats connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Hancock County turnovers. Hancock County shot 34.4% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Hornets connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored five points off eight Whitefield Academy turnovers.
Amy Thompson led Whitefield Academy with seven points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Camryn Poole added seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Allison Spieker recorded seven points, two rebounds, and two steals. Sara Ritter chipped in with seven points and two steals. Noel Smith recorded six points, nine rebounds, and two steals.
Lily Roberts led Hancock County with 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Bailey Poole added 12 points on four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ella House recorded seven points, five rebounds, and five assists. 5-10 8th Grader Ansley House pulled down six rebounds.
Hancock County - 7,8,7,11,33
Whitefield Academy - 7,14,9,4,34
Hancock County - (33) – Roberts 14, E. House 7, Keown 0. Poole 12, Morris 0.
Whitefield Academy - (34) – Smith 6, Poole 7, Thompson 7, S, Ritter 7, Spieker 7.
Bethlehem vs. Bishop Brossart (Quarterfinal) Friday January 27th
Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond. Bishop Brossart coach Steve Brown countered with 5-8 Sr. Olivia Lloyd, 5-8 So. Zoee Meyers, 5-10 Sr. Molly Kramer, 5-5 Sr. Bella Rowe, and 5-7 Sr. Jill Planeaux.
Bethlehem defeated Bishop Brossart by the score of 66-49. Bethlehem shot 50% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Banshees connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 25 Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 39.1% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady ‘Stangs connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Bethlehem turnovers.
Carlie Thurmond led Bethlehem with 18 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Emma Filiatreau added 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Ashlyn Miles recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Tessa Miles chipped in with 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Zoee Meyers led Bishop Brossart with 20 points including six three point baskets, five rebounds, and four steals. Molly Kramer added 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jill Planeaux recorded seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Olivia Lloyd chipped in with five points and two rebounds.
Bethlehem - 24,17,13,12,66
Bishop Brossart - 18,8,10,13,49
Bethlehem - (66) – A. Miles 15, T. Miles 15, Filiatreau 16, Clayton 2, Thurmond 18.
Bishop Brossart - (49) – Lloyd 5, Meyers 20, Kramer 10, Rowe 3, Planeaux 7, Shewmaker 4.
Pikeville vs. Covington Holy Cross (Semifinal) Saturday January 28th
Pikeville coach Kristy Orem started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Rylee Theiss, 5-6 Jr. Kyera Thornsbury, 5-8 So. Leighan Jackson, 5-5 Jr. Kristen Whited, and 5-6 Jr. Trinity Rowe. Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus countered with 5-9 Sr. Nejai Lewis, 5-9 Jr. Miyah Wimzie, 6-2 Jr. Julia Hunt, 5-5 Sr. Aleah Arlinghaus, and 5-8 Jr. Aaliyah Hayes.
Covington Holy Cross defeated Pikeville by the score of 48-32. Covington Holy Cross shot 38.7% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Indians connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Pikeville turnovers. Pikeville shot 24% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Covington Holy Cross turnovers.
Aleah Arlinghaus led Covington Holy Cross with 14 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Julia Hunt added nine points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Nejai Lewis recorded seven points and nine rebounds.
Kristen Whited led Pikeville with 10 points and three rebounds. Trinity Rowe added eight points, three reboundsd, and two assists. 5-3 Fr. Kylie Alvin recorded six points on two three point baskets. Rylee Theiss added nine rebounds and three steals.
Pikeville - 9,2,6,15,32
Covington Holy Cross - 13,9,14,12,48
Pikeville - (32) – Theiss 0, Thornsbury 4, Jackson 4, Whited 10, Rowe 8, Alvin 6.
Covington Holy Cross - (48) – Lewis 7, Wimzie 4, Hunt 9, Aleah Arlinghaus 14, Hayes 5, Nelson 2, Bottom 3, Williams 4.
Bethlehem vs. Whitefield Academy (Semifinal) January 28th
Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond. Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Noel Smith, 5-8 Sr. Camryn Poole, 6-0 Sr. Amy Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Sara Ritter, and 5-7 Jr. Allison Spieker.
Bethlehem defeated Whitefield Academy by the score of 76-43. Bethlehem shot 51% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Banshees connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy shot 25.9% from the field including seven of 35 from beyond the arc. The Lady Wildcats connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Bethlehem turnovers.
Emma Filiatreau led Bethlehem with 27 points including five three point baskets and 10 rebounds. Tessa Miles added 23 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Carlie Thurmond recorded 15 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Ashlyn Miles chipped in with six points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Amy Thompson led Whitefield Academy with 12 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two steals. Sara Ritter added 11 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Camryn Poole recorded eight points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Noel Smith chipped in with six points and five rebounds. Allison Spieker added six points on two three point baskets and two steals.
Bethlehem - 20,19,18,19,76
Whitefield Academy - 5,13,18,7,43
Bethlehem - (76) – A. Miles 6, T. Miles 23, Filiatreau 27, Clayton 0, Thurmond 15, Cheek 3, Osborne 2.
Whitefield Academy - (43) – Smith 6, Poole 8, Thompson 12, S. Ritter 11, Spieker 6.
Bethlehem vs. Covington Holy Cross (Championship) January 29th
Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond. Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus countered with 5-9 Sr. Nejai Lewis, 5-9 Jr. Miyah Wimzie, 6-2 Jr. Julia Hunt, 5-5 Sr. Aleah Arlinghaus, and 5-8 Jr. Aaliyah Hayes.
Covington Holy Cross defeated Bethlehem by the score of 65-61. Holy Cross led by 13 early in the final quarter but withstood a Bethlehem rally for the victory. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changes in the game. Covington Holy Cross shot 43.4% from the field including two of 14 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 25.4% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on 23 of 32 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Covington Holy Cross turnovers.
Julia Hunt led Covington Holy Cross with 21 points including nine of 10 free throws, 19 rebounds, and eight blocked shots. Nejai Lewis added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals. Aaliyah Hayes recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Carlie Thurmond led Bethlehem with 25 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 13 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Emma Filiatreau added 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds. Tessa Miles recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Ashlyn Miles chipped in with five points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and five steals.
Bethlehem - 14,8,12,27,61
Covington Holy Cross - 17,8,19,21,65
Bethlehem - (61) – A. Miles 5, T, Miles 10, Filiatreau 20, Clayton 1, Thurmond 25.
Covington Holy Cross - (65) – Lewis 20, Wimzie 5, Hunt 21, Aleah Arlinghaus 0, Hayes 7, Nelson 3, Bottom 3, Williams 6.
All Tournament Team
Trinity Rowe (Pikeville), Kyera Thornsbury (Pikeville), Desiree Tandy (Danville), Lily Roberts (Hancock County), Noel Smith (Whitefield Academy), Amy Thompson (Whitefield Academy), Sarah Bottom (Covington Holy Cross), Emma Filiatreau (Bethlehem), Nejai Lewis (Covington Holy Cross), Tessa Miles (Bethlehem), Aleah Arlinghaus (Covington Holy Cross), Carlie Thurmond (Bethlehem), and MVP Julia Hunt (Covington Holy Cross).
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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 basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.