BB2024LAFWJG

Lafayette vs. West Jessamine (Girls)

West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
February 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-5 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens countered with 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-6 Sr. Mary Hodge, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Wayne, 5-5 Sr. Morgan Dowell, and 5-7 So. Ariana McLoney.

West Jessamine defeated Lafayette by the score of 60-45. There were eight lead changes and one tie in this game. West Jessamine shot 48.1% from the field including nine of 27 from the three point line. The Colts connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 38.8% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 West Jessamine turnovers.

5-9 So. Isabella Lewis led West Jessamine with 14 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Ariana McLoney added 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Claire Marshall recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Morgan Dowell chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four assists. 5-10 So. Kimberly Johnson added six points and three rebounds.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Anna Clay Denton added nine points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Abbey Popham recorded seven points and two rebounds. Tess Nelson chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Lafayette,8,15,10,12,45

West Jessamine,12,18,14,16,60

Lafayette (45) – B. Combs 13, A. Combs 5, Nelson 6, Denton 9, Popham 7, Davis 5.

West Jessamine (60) – Marshall 13, Hodge 3, Wayne 0, Dowell 6, McLoney 14, Lewis 14, Johnson 6, Spencer 4.

Acknowledgements

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

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