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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
January 2, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted hall started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Colt Cummins, 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green, 6-5 So. Simon King, 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.

The latest installation of the often called “Holy War” did not dissapoint as Lexington Catholic eked out a 56-53 victory over the visiting Lexington Christian Academy team. Lexington Catholic led 33-22 early in the third quarter but LCA rallied to make it close at the end. There were eight lead changes and four ties in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 38.6% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line. The Knights connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 13 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 44.7% from the field including nine of 18 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

John Reinhart led a balanced Lexington Catholic scoring attack with 12 points including three three point baskets. Tyler Doyle added 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Miller Williams recorded 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Sam Smith chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Rowan Williams added nine points, nine rebounds, and three steals.

Saxton Howard led lexington Christian Academy with 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Hagan Preston added 14 points including five of six free throws, four assists, and three blocked shots. Andersen Green recorded six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists. Sam Spillman chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Simon King pulled down six rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy,11,11,19,12,53

Lexington Catholic,13,17,13,13,56

Lexington Christian Academy (53) – Cummins 5, Green 6, King 3, Howard 15, Preston 14, Spillman 6, Mayhorn 4.

Lexington Catholic (56) – Doyle 11, R. Williams 9, M. Williams 10, Smith 10, Reinhart 12, Clements 2, Harward 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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