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Ryle vs. Pulaski County (Girls)

Adams Buick Shootout

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
December 9, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Ryle coach Katie Haitz started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan. Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins countered with 5-8 So. Brooklyn Thomas, 5-8 So. Madeline Butcher, 6-0 Sr. Sydney Martin, 5-7 Sr. Maggie Holt, and 5-8 So. Hannah Murray.

Ryle captured a hard fought 55-47 victory over Pulaski County. Ryle raced out to a 22-10 first quarter lead but Pulaski County rallied to lead by four with 5:12 left in the game. However Ryle finished strong to earn the victory. There were three ties in the game and eight lead changes. Ryle shot 46.9% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Raiders connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Pulaski County turnovers. Pulaski County shot 34.5% from the field including six of 30 from beyond the arc. The Lady Maroons connected on one of five free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 21 Ryle turnovers.

Sarah Baker led Ryle with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Quinn Eubank added 16 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, one blocked shot, and four steals. Jaelyn Jones recorded eight points, six rebounds, and three steals. Gracie Carrigan chipped in with five points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and seven steals. Madeline Butcher added 12 points and two assists. Brooklyn Thomas recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals. 5-6 Jr. Taylen Ralston chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Maggie Holt recorded two points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Ryle,22,5,12,16,55

Pulaski County,10,15,15,7,47

Ryle (55) – Eubank 16, Jones 8, Baker 19, Peters 3, Carrigan 5, Miller 2, McClain 2.

Pulaski County (47) – Thomas 10, Butcher 12, Martin 13, Holt 2, Murray 4, Ralston 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew 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.

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