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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Mason County (Boys)

Mike Murphy Classic

Mason County High School
Maysville, KY
December 9, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-2 Jr. Braylon Moss, 6-5 So. Simon King, 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green. Mason County coach Brian Kirk countered with 6-0 Sr. Braylon Hamilton, 6-0 So. Jake Feldhaus, 6-3 Jr. Cole Horch, 5-11 Jr. Cayden Reed, and 6-0 Sr. Blake Reed.

Mason County raced out to a 23-11 first quarter lead on their way to a 73-56 victory over Lexington Christian Academy. Mason County shot 50% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Royals connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. LCA shot 34.4% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Mason County turnovers.

Blake Reed led Mason County with 23 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Braylon Hamilton added 16 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and two assists. Cayden Reed recorded 13 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Jake Feldhaus chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds. 5-11 Braeden Myrick added nine points.

Hagan Preston led LCA with 15 points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and seven steals. Saxton Howard added 13 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. 6-5 Jr. Colt Cummins recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Andersen Green chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy,11,13,14,18,56

Mason County,23,19,21,10,73

Lexington Christian Academy (56) – Preston 15, Moss 0, King 4, Howard 13, Green 7, Cummins 10, Spillman 5, Mayhorn 2.

Mason County (73) – Hamilton 16, Feldhaus 8, Horch 4, C. Reed 13, B. Reed 23, Myrick 9.

Acknowledgements

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

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