BB2023HCMCG

Henry Clay vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Berea College
Berea, KY
December 6, 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. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Henry Clay led 25-21 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 59-34 victory over Madison Central. Poor shooting and turnovers doomed the Lady Indians tonight as they were 1 of 16 from beyond the arc and Henry Clay recorded 14 steals and scored 26 points off 24 Madison Central turnovers. Henry Clay shot 45.1% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on eight of 12 free throws and pulled down 32 rebounds. Madison Central shot 28.6% from the field including one of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 18 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Ariyanna Sutton added 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Emily Johnson recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Lydia Van Metre chipped in with eight points and four rebounds. Allison Stone added six points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with eight points and two rebounds. 5-6 Jr. Tiana Long added seven points including five of five free throws, and three rebounds. Nataya Strader recorded six points. Brittany Campbell chipped in with four points, four rebounds, and four assists. Eden Carter added four points and four rebounds. 5-9 So. EK Lawson pulled down five rebounds.

Henry Clay,13,12,22,12,59

Madison Central,8,13,7,6,34

Henry Clay (59) – Van Metre 8, Johnson 8, Nelson 3, Sutton 12, Miller 18, Stone 6, Waide 2, Sims 2.

Madison Central (34) – Carter 4, Bro. Campbell 3, Ridderikhoff 8, Bri. Campbell 4, Strader 6, Long 7, Lawson 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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