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Moore vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Jock Sutherland Classic

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
February 3, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Moore coach Patrick McGee started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jerry Bartlett, 6-2 Sr. DaShawn Hall, 6-7 Jr. Bruce Sweeney, 5-9 Sr. Jacob Forney, and 5-10 Jr. Montrell Hambric. 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.

Henry Clay pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Moore 78-69. There were six lead changes and seven ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 47.9% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 26 of 31 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Moore turnovers. Moore shot 46.4% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 Henry Clay turnovers.

Jackson Stephan led Henry Clay with 24 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Isaiah Stephan added 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 10 free throws, and six rebounds. AJ Dixon recorded 12 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kayson Brown chipped in with nine points including five of seven free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

DaShawn Hall led Moore with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 6-4 Sr. Jonathon Thomas added 16 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jacob Forney recorded 12 points including two three point baskets.

Moore,16,22,19,12,69

Henry Clay,13,23,21,21,78

Moore (69) – Bartlett 0, Hall 23, Sweeney 6, Forney 12, Hambric 2, Thomas 16, Leslie 5, Duliba 2, Williams 3.

Henry Clay (78) – J. Stephan 24, I. Stephan 22, Bush 5, Brown 9, Dixon 12, Evans 4, Davis 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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