Topic: Basketball
BB2024NLHCG
North Laurel vs. Henry Clay (Girls)
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 23, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Brooke Nichelson, 5-9 Sr. Gracie McKnight, 6-3 Sr. Chloe McKnight, 5-6 So. Haley Combs, and 5-7 Sr. Jaelyn Black. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller.
North Laurel defeated Henry Clay by the score of 60-45. North Laurel shot 45% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 37% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off six North Laurel turnovers.
Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 27 points including three three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Chloe McKnight added 12 points including eight of 10 free throws, and seven rebounds. Jaelyn Black recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Haley Combs chipped in with eight points and two assists. 6-2 Fr, Marielle Claybrook added five points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.
Lydia Van Metre led Henry Clay with 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Elizabeth Nelson added eight points and five rebounds. 5-5 7th Grade Tamia Waide recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Allison Stone chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two assists.
North Laurel,17,12,20,11,60
Henry Clay,11,6,12,16,45
North Laurel (60) – Nichelson 27, G. McKnight 0, C. McKnight 12, Combs 8, Black 8, Claybrook 5.
Henry Clay (45) – Stone 6, Van Metre 13, Nelson 8, Sutton 3, Miller 3, Jeffers 2, Waide 8, Young 2.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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