Topic: Basketball
BB2023BLCAG
Burgin vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)
Central Bank Jim Rose Classic
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 17, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Burgin coach Keith Monson started the following lineup: 5-5 Jr. Isabella Mays, 5-2 Jr. Jemma Jenkins, 5-7 Sr. Avery Gray, 5-0 Jr. Gabrielle Thompson, and 5-0 Sr. Lauren Edwards. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-8 8th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.
Lexington Christian Academy defeated Burgin by the score of 59-36. Lexington Christian Academy shot 35% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Burgin turnovers. Burgin shot 34.2% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 LCA turnovers.
Chapel Brown led LCA with 19 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Ella Gabbert added 10 points including two three point baskets. Claire Roberts recorded eight points, seven rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jenny Bertram chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and two assists. Koko Castle added five points and seven rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore recorded seven points and eight rebounds.
Gabrielle Thompson led Burgin with 12 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Jemma Jenkins added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. 5-7 8th Grade Kelsie Slone recorded six points, three rebounds, and two steals. Avery Gray pulled down six rebounds.
Burgin,11,5,15,5,36
Lexington Christian Academy,15,14,16,14,59
Burgin (36) – Mays 3, Jenkins 6, Gray 1, Thompson 12, Edwards 1, Simpson 3, Hurst 2, Sexton 2, Slone 6.
Lexington Christian Academy (59) – Bertram 8, Gabbert 10, Castle 5, Brown 19, Roberts 8, Pridemore 7, Buckler 2.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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