BB2023LCOLCATHB

Lyon County vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

White, Greer, and Maggard Holiday Classic (Championship)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 30, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lyon County coach Ryan Perry started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.

The score was tied 44-44 at halftime but Lyon County dominated in the second half to pull away for a 83-63 victory over Lexington Catholic making a strong argument for the the number one team in the state at this time and further solidifying Travis Perry as the favorite for Mr. Baskertball this season. Both teams shoot a sizzling 64% from the field in the first half and Lyon County upped the ante in the second half by shooting 73.7% from the field after the intermission. Lyon County shot 68.2% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled own 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 47.9% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Lyon County turnovers.

Travis Perry led Lyon County with 33 points including seven three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Jack Reddick added 15 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Brady Shoulders recorded 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Braydon Kirk chipped in with 12 points on six of six from the field, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Lukas Breedlove added eight points including four of five free throws.

John Reinhart led lexington Catholic with 22 points including seven three point baskets, four assists, and two steals. Tyler Doyle added 20 points. 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Rowan Williams chipped in with four points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Lyon County,19,25,23,16,83

Lexington Catholic,21,23,8,11,63

Lyon County (83) – Shoulders 13, Kirk 12, Breedlove 8, Perry 33, Reddick 15, Defew 2.

Lexington Catholic (63) – Doyle 20, Turner 2, R. Williams 4, Smith 4, Reinhart 22, Harward 9, Woodall 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic 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.

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