BB2024LCATHOCB

Lexington Catholic vs. Owen County (Boys)

Class 2A Section 5 (Championship)

Bourbon County High School
Paris, KY
January 5, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 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. Owen County coach Devin Duvall countered with 6-3 Sr. Ethan Young, 6-2 Jr. Malachi Mefford, 6-9 Sr. Brax Ward, 5-10 Sr. Ashton Moore, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Shelton.

Lexington Catholic defeated Owen County by the score of 78-48. Lexington Catholic shot 52.8% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Owen County turnovers. Owen County shot 32.6% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Rebels connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy led Lexington Catholic with 21 points including three three point baskets, and two blocked shots. Tyler Doyle added 13 points including five of six free throws, eight rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. John Reinhart recorded 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Rowan Williams chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward added seven points, three rebounds, and two steals. Tyler Doyle, John Reinhart, and Owen Kennedy were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Micah Shelton led Owen County with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Brax Ward added 10 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Malachi Mefford recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two assists. Micah Shelton and Brax Ward were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Lexington Catholic,22,17,21,18,78

Owen County,16,10,10,12,48

Lexington Catholic (78) – Doyle 13, R. Williams 8, M. Williams 5, Smith 6, Reinhart 10, Clements 3, Meagher 1, Harward 7, Holland 1, Kennedy 21, Witajewski 3.

Owen County (48) – Young 6, Mefford 8, Ward 10, Moore 2, Shelton 22.

Acknowledgements

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

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