BB2023MCMOCG

Madison Central vs. Montgomery County (Girls)

Gateway Holiday Classic (Championship)

Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KY
December 22, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader. Montgomery County coach Dustin High countered with 5-10 Sr. Shaelynn Harris, 5-7 Sr. Reaghan Oney, 6-1 Jr. Savannah Jarvis, 5-4 Fr. Sophie Fouch, and 5-7 Sr. Hayden Barrier.

Madison Central trailed by 12 points early in the fourth quarter but closed the deficit to one point late before Montgomery County pulled away for a 50-45 victory. There were five ties abd seven lead changes in the game. Montgomery County shot 45.2% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 34% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers.

Hayden Barrier led Montgomery County with 26 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-11 Fr. Baylee Warner added seven points. Savannah Jarvis recorded five points, nine rebounds, five assists, eight blocked shots, and two steals. Shaelynn Harris chipped in with five points, six rebounds, and three assists. Reaghan Oney added two points, six rebounds, and three steals. Reaghan Oney, Shaelynn Harris, and Hayden Barrier were named to the All Tournament Team.

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 16 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and six assists. Eden Carter added eight points, six rebounds, and four steals. Nataya Strader recorded eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-7 Sr. Olivia Metcalfe chipped in with three points and six rebounds. Nataya Strader and Brittany Campbell were named to the All Tournament Team.

Madison Central,12,13,4,16,45

Montgomery County,15,9,12,14,50

Madison Central (45) – Bro, Campbell 3, Carter 8, Ridderikhoff 2, Bri. Campbell 16, Strader 8, Long 3, Miles 2, Metcalfe 3.

Montgomery County (50) – Harris 5, Oney 2, Jarvis 5, Fouch 3, Barrier 26, Dillon 2, Warner 7.

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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