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Bryan Station vs. West Jessamine (Boys)

Capital City Classic Holiday Tournament

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
December 21, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Jr. Justin Richmond, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens. West Jessamine coach Taylor Harper countered with 6-4 So. Kaden Floyd, 6-0 So. Sawyer Thornton, 6-5 Sr. Ethan Little, 5-9 Jr. KaVon Lyvers, and 6-0 Jr. Ben Hershey.

Bryan Station pulled away in the final quarter to defeat West Jessamine 75-59. There were nine ties and 11 lead changes in this game. Bryan Station shot 53.4% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 23 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 50% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 44 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and eight steals. 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams added 14 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. Taeshawn Adams recorded nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Ethan Little led West Jessamine with 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Kaden Floyd added 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and five steals. KaVon Lyvers recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Bryan Station,20,17,20,18,75

West Jessamine,21,14,16,8,59

Bryan Station (75) – T. Adams 9, Carpenter 0, Gonzalez 6, Richmond 0, Owens 44, Ashford 2, D. Adams 14.

West Jessamine (59) – Floyd 13, Thornton 4, Little 17, Lyvers 11, Hershey 0, Murphy 6, Messick 8.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats 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.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.