BB2023CBG

Cooper vs. Butler

Butler High School
Louisville, KY
November 28, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Logan Palmer, 6-0 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylie Noel. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-4 Sr. Ramiya White, Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Aniya Haskins.

Cooper raced out to a 27-11 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-38 victory over Butler. Cooper shot 43.6% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 35.7% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Cooper turnovers.

Logan Palmer led Cooper with 17 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Liz Freihofer added 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Haylie Noel recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Bella Deere chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Mariah Knight led Butler with 14 points and four rebounds. Ramiya White added eight points and eight rebounds. Anieja Russell recorded six points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Cooper,27,14,4,10,55

Butler,11,7,11,9,38

Cooper (55) – Palmer 17, Freihofer 16, Deere 9, Alexander 3, Noel 10.

Butler (38) – Knight 14, Patrick 2, White 8, Russell 6, Haskins 5, Bradley 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Cooper and Butler Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.