BB2023HCFCG

Henry Clay vs. Franklin County

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-7 So.Logan Kennedy, 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan.

Franklin County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 59-42. Franklin County shot 55.8% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 27.8% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 26 Franklin County turnovers.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 13 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Leia Hogan added 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and six assists. Logan Kennedy recorded nine points, two rebounds, and five assists. Keyonna Taylor chipped in with eight points and 10 rebounds. Makiyia Wheeler added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 12 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Lydia Van Metre added 10 points including two three point baskets. 5-6 Fr. Brinley Dumphord recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Timarri Miller chipped in with seven points and three assists. Elizabeth Nelson pulled down seven rebounds, blocked two shots, and recorded three steals.

Henry Clay,12,6,2,22,42

Franklin County,20,14,19,6,59

Henry Clay (42) – Van Metre 10, Johnson 2, Nelson 0, Sutton 12, Miller 7, Dumphord 8, Waide 3.

Franklin County (59) – Shropshire 13, L. Kennedy 9, K. Taylor 8, Wheeler 8, Hogan 12, C. Kennedy 2, Newton 1, Walton 2, Frazee 4.

Acknowledgements

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

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