Topic: Basketball
BB2024HCBSG
Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Girls)
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
January 12, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky countered with 5-11 Sr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-7 So. Akiyah Wade, 6-3 Jr. Albertine Cyuzuzo, 5-4 Sr. Chloe Do, and 5-6 So. Elayna Ward.
Akiyah Wade hit two free throws in the closing seconds to give Bryan Station a 57-56 win before a packed house in a boys-girls double header. There were four lead changes and three ties in the game. Bryan Station held a 33-19 lead early in the third quarter but Henry Clay rallied to make the game close and actually hold a late lead in the game. Bryan Station shot 53.8% from the filed including three of seven from the three point line. The Lady Defenders connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 38.7% from the field including one of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 22 Bryan Station turnovers.
Albertine Cyuzuzo led Bryan Station with 22 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Akiyah Wade added 15 points, two assists, and three steals. Kailyn Gentry recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. Elayna Ward chipped in with two points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 16 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Allison Stone added 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton recorded nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre added seven points and three steals.
Henry Clay,12,7,13,24,56
Bryan Station,16,14,11,16,57
Henry Clay (56) – Stone 12, Johnson 2, Nelson 2, Sutton 9, Miller 16, Waide 8, Van Metre 7.
Bryan Station (57) – Gentry 14. Wade 15, Cyuzuzo 22, Do 3, Ward 2, Gonzalez-Perez 1.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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