Topic: Basketball
BB2024HCPLDG
Henry Clay vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
January 20, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels countered with 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr, Eriyaunne Daniels.
Henry Clay defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 72-58. Henry Clay shot 42.6% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 18 of 24 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 24.2% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 21 of 32 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 23 Henry Clay turnovers.
Allison Stone led Henry Clay with 28 points including four three point baskets, 12 of 14 free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Lydia Van Metre added 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Timarri Miller recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Tamia Waide chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims added seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson recorded four points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.
Layla Flynn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 19 points including 10 of 14 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and six steals. Justice Biggerstaff added 13 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Ellie Lavey recorded nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and five blocked shots. Eriyaune Daniels chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds.
Henry Clay,20,26,12,14,72
Paul Laurence Dunbar,16,10,13,19,58
Henry Clay (72) – Stone 28, Van Metre 13, Nelson 2, Waide 9, Miller 9, Johnson 4, Sims 7.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (58) – Lavey 9, Biggerstaff 13, Rusing 0, Flynn 19, Daniels 8, Alexander 6, Yaden 2, Day 1.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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