BB2023TRINDSB

Trinity vs. DeSales

DeSales High School
Louisville, KY
November 28, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Trinity coach Mike Szabo started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Drae Vasser, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Avery Frasher, and 5-10 Jr. Lance Chandler. DeSales coach Damien Anderson countered with 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp. 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-1 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye, and 6-2 Sr. Damone King.

Trinity defeated DeSales by the score of 75-71 in an overtime thriller. Trinity led early in the final quarter by the score of 55-46 but DeSales rallied to actually take a late two point lead. However Trinity’s Avery Frasher scored with seconds remaining to tie the game at 63-63. DeSales had one last chance but missed a shot at the buzzer to force overtime. The score was tied 71-71 late in overtime but Dre Vasser hit four free throws down the stretch to give Trinity the victory. Trinity shot 58.7% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Shamrocks connected on 12 of 18 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds. DeSales shot 53.3% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 18 of 19 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds.

Drae Vasser led Trinity with 40 points on 15 of 19 from the field including one of one from the three point line, six of 10 free throws, and pulled down six rebounds. Jayden Johnson added 10 points and six rebounds. Alex Johnson and Avery Frasher recorded nine and eight points respectively and Frasher pulled down six rebounds.

Damone King led DeSales with 37 points including two of five from beyond the arc, and nine of 10 free throws. Prince Kahnplaye added 16 points and six rebounds. Logan Tharp recorded seven points and Will Gibson chipped in with six points and four rebounds.

Trinity,10,21,20,12,12,75

DeSales,17,17,10,19,8,71

Trinity (75) – J. Johnson 10, Vasser 40, A, Johnson 9, Frasher 8, Chandler 5, Pfeifer 3.

DeSales (71) – Tharp 7, Cummins 3, Gibson 6, Kahnplaye 16, King 37, Thompson 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Trinity and DeSales Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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