BB2024WCHCB

Woodford County vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 1, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Fr. Thurman Wade, 6-2 Jr. Juante Jenkins, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 So. Jackson Stephan, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Stephan, 6-5 Jr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Jr. Kayson Brown, and 6-1 Jr. AJ Dixon.

Woodford County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 64-58. The score was tied four times and there were six lead changes in this game. Woodford County shot 35.6% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 19 of 27 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 45.1% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Woodford County turnovers.

Omari Jointer led Woodford County with 26 points including 13 of 13 free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Jaunte Jenkins added 16 points, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Layton Starks recorded 13 points and five rebounds.

Hassan Bush led Henry Clay with 22 points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots. Jackson Stephan added 17 points including three three point baskets, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kayson Brown recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Woodford County,21,9,12,22,64

Henry Clay,10,16,14,18,58

Woodford County (64) – Wade 4, Jenkins 16, Starks 13, Jointer 26, Asher 0, Wertzler 3, Sturgis 2.

Henry Clay (58) – J. Stephan 17, I. Stephan 4, Bush 22, Brown 12, Dixon 0, Wicker 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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