BB2023HCWHB

Henry Clay vs. Western Hills

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
December 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Jackson Stephan, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Stephan, 6-5 Jr. Hassan Bush, 6-2 Jr. Kayson Brown, and 6-2 Jr. AJ Dixon. Western Hills coach Geoff Cody countered with 6-4 Jr. Elijah Thompson, 5-11 Sr. Austin Stone, 6-5 Jr. Javeon Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cole McDonald, and 5-10 Jr. Cam Higgins.

Henry Clay defeated Western Hills by the score of 78-61. Henry Clay shot 45.2% from the field including 11 of 32 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 45.5% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Henry Clay turnovers.

Isaiah Stephan led Henry Clay with 18 points on six three point baskets and four rebounds. Jackson Stephan added 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Kayson Brown recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. AJ Dixon chipped in with 13 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Jr. Trevor Evans added eight points.

Elijah Thompson led Western Hills with 22 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals. Javeon Campbell added 12 points and six rebounds. Austin Stone recorded 10 points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Cole McDonald chipped in with five points and nine rebounds. Cam Higgins added six points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Henry Clay,18,16,22,22,78

Western Hills,11,14,15,21,61

Henry Clay (78) – J. Stephan 15, I. Stephan 18, Bush 3, Brown 15, Dixon 13, Evans 8, Wicker 4, Cassell 2.

Western Hills (61) – Thompson 22, Stone 10, Campbell 12, McDonald 5, Higgins 6, Morris 3, Soard 3.

Acknowledgements

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

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