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Henry Clay vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea Community High School
Berea, KY
February 13, 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, 5-2 Jr. Ariyana Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-7 Sr. Abigail Beard, 5-7 Sr. Sophie Brewer, 5-9 So. Kadence Stepp, 5-1 Sr. Maddy King, and 5-4 Sr. Miranda Thacker.

Henry Clay pulled away late to defeat Berea by the score of 54-44. There were six ties and five lead changes in this well contested game. Henry Clay shot 37.8% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 46.9% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 23 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Lydia Van Metre added 13 points including three three point baskets. Ariyanna Sutton recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three assists, and four steals.

Abigail Beard led Berea with 22 points including five of seven free throws, six rebounds, and three steals. Sophie Brewer added 11 points including seven of 12 free throws, and six rebounds. Kadence Stepp recorded eight points and six rebounds. Maddy King pulled down three rebounds, dished out seven assists, and recorded two steals.

Henry Clay,12,12,13,17,54

Berea,13,11,13,7,44

Henry Clay (54) – Stone 2, Van Metre 13, Nelson 0, Sutton 9, Miller 23, Jeffers 4, Waide 3.

Berea (44) – Beard 22, Brewer 11, Kadence Stepp 8, King 0, Thacker 3.

Acknowledgements

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

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