Topic: Basketball
2024ALLAB
Kentucky All “A” Basketball Classic (Boys)
Corbin Arena
Corbin, KY
January 25-28, 2024
© 2024 Ron Harrison
January 25
Sayre vs. Newport
Newport defeated Sayre by the dcore of 45-42. Newport shot 50% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Sayre shot 36.2% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.
6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson led Newport with 13 points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington added nine points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded six points and three rebounds. 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.
6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman led Sayre with 15 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker recorded seven points.
Sayre - 12,7,13,10,42
Newport - 14,10,8,13,45
Sayre - (42) - Coffman 15, Reesor 10, Parker 7, Pennington 6, Gallagher 2.
Newport - (45) – Jackson 13, Covington 9, Starks 6, Kinney 5, Turner 4, Silverton 3, Lowe 5.
Breathitt County vs. Danville Christian Academy
Danville Christian Academy defeated Breathitt County by the score of 56-34. Danville Christian shot 50.9% from the field including one of seven from the three point line. The Warriors connected on one of four free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed six turnovers. Breathitt County shot 30.2% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.
6-11 Jr. Lual Ayiei led Danville Christian with 17 points, six rebounds, and five blocked shots. 6-3 Jr. Titus Boyd added 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. Emmanuel Dut recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.
6-4 Jr. Austin Sperry led Breathitt County with 11 points including four of six free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. 6-4 Jr. Canaan Gtoss added 10 points and five rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Braxton Terry recorded six points and seven rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Jaxon Hamilton chipped in with seven rebounds.
Breathitt County - 7,6,12,9,34
Danville Christian Academy - 8,17,8,23,56
Breathitt County - (34) - Sperry 11, Gross 10, Terry 6, Bellamy 5, Collins 2.
Danville Christian Academy - (56) – Ayiei 17, Boyd 17, Dut 16, Fugate 2, Motley 2,, Royalty 2.
Lyon County vs. Owensboro Catholic
Lyon County defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 72-54. Lyon County shot 39/7% from the field including nine of 30 frpm the three point line. The Lyons connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 44.9% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Aces connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.
6-2 Sr.Travis Perry led Lyon County with 37 points including seven three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders added 13 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals. 6-2 So. Bray Kirk recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
6-2 Jr. Luke Beickman led Owensboro Catholic with 24 points including three three point baskets, three of five free throws, and four rebounds. 6-0 So. Ronald Smith added 17 points, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-1 Sr. William T. Carrico recorded eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Lyon County - 16,23,14,19,72
Owensboro Catholic - 12,6,18,18,54
Lyon County - (72) – Perry 37, Shoulders 13, Kirk 8, Reddick 7, Cooper Collins 3, Defew 2, Breedlove 1, Carson Collins 1.
Owensboro Catholic - (54) – Beickman 24, Smith 17, W. Carrico 8, V. Carrico 3, Ebelhar 2.
Walton-Verona vs. Augusta
Walton-Verona defeated Augusta by the score of 65-39. Walton-Verona shot 37.1% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Bearcats connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed five turnovers. Augusta shot 32% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.
6-6 Jr. Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-9 Sr. Max Montgomery added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and five steals. 6-2 Sr. Zach Smith recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 6-3 Sr. Julian Dixon chipped in with eight points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.
6-6 Sr. Kylan Hinson led Augusta with 10 points and nine rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Devante Jefferson added nine points and three assists. 6-3 Sr. Conner Snapp recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Keeton Bach chipped in with seven points.
Walton-Verona - 12,21,15,17,65
Augusta - 10,11,8,10,39
Walton-Verona - (65) – Gutman 20, Montgomery 19, Smith 14, Dixon 8, Kerns 2, Webster 2.
Augusta - (39) – Hinson 10, Jefferson 9, Snapp 8, Bach 7, Young 3, Kelsch 2.
Clinton County vs. Raceland
Clinton County defeated Raceland by the score of 61-39. Clinton County shot 48.9% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Raceland shot 30% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.
5-10 Sr. Steele Burchett led Clinton County with 21 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two steals. 5-11 Sr. Cohen Davis added 17 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 6-6 Jr. Cannon Young recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Jr. Nick Poore pulled down nine rebounds.
6-0 Sr. Christian Large led Raceland with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and eight rebounds. 6-0 Fr. Jonah Arnett added 11 points, two rebounds, and three steals.
Clinton County - 19,11,12,19,62
Raceland - 11,11,14,3,39
Clinton County - (62) – Burchett 21, C. Davis 17, Young 15, D. Davis 4, Mason 3, Poore 1.
Raceland - (39) -Large 15, Arnett 11, Topping 3, Thacker 2, Sutton 2, Waller 2, Ison 3, Hicks 1.
Murray vs. Williamsburg
Murray defeated Williamsburg by the score of 73-39. Murray shot 54.7% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers. Williamsburg shot 33.3% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.
6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman led Murray with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. 6-2 Sr. Drew May added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Sr. Lincoln English recorded 10 points. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson chipped in with seven points including three of four free throws.
6-2 Jr. Andrew Smith led Williamsburg with 20 points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. 5-10 So. Henry Bowling added 11 points.
Murray - 20,10,20,23,73
Williamsburg - 10,5,7,17,39
Murray - (73) – Carman 22, May 12, English 10, Wilson 7, Stricklin 6, Armstrong 4, Jones 2, Maddox Mitchell 1, Hood 2, Miles Mitchell 2, Crady 2, Wyatt 1, Moore 2.
Williamsburg - (39) – Smith 20, Bowling 11, Cunagin 2, Saylor 3, Prewitt 1, Fritts 2.
Pikeville vs. Caverna
Pikeville defeated Caverna by the score of 43-33. Pikeviile led Caverna 28-27 after three quarters and pulled away for the victory in the final quarter. Pikeville shot 41% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Caverna shot 27% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.
6-8 Sr. Charlie Fitzer led Pikeville with 15 points and five rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Eli Johnson added nine points and four rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Carter Hurley recorded nine points including two three point baskets and two steals.
6-0 So. Jaylin Craine led Caverna with nine poinbts including five of six free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-1 So. Tyson Martin added eight points and five rebounds. 6-2 So. Kenyon Martin recorded seven points including two of two free throws, and four rebounds.
Pikeville - 6,16,6,15,43
Caverna - 10,6,11,6,33
Pikeville - (43) – Fitzer 15, Johnson 9, Hurley 9, Jarrell 3, Hughes 4, Onkst 3.
Caverna - (33) – Craine 9, T. Martin 8, K. Martin 7, Rowlett 3, Barker 3, Williams 3.
Kentucky Country Day vs. Evangel Christian
Evangel Christian defeated Kentucky Country Day by the score of 81-62. Evangel Christian shot 60% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Kentucky Country Day shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.
6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr led a balanced Evangel Christian scoring attack with 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Fr. Davier White added 15 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema chipped in with 11 points and nine rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Brayden Trice recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.
5-9 Sr. Kassani Wilson led Kentucky Country Day with 21 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Cameron Edwards added 15 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Coleman Akridge recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. 5-10 Jr. Jeremiah Sutton chipped in with nine points including four of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals.
Kentucky Country Day - 15,19,10,18,62
Evangel Christian - 24,13,21,23,81
Kentucky Country Day - (62) – K. Wilson 21, Edwards 15, Akridge 11, Sutton 9, Brown-Hamlin 3, Byrne 3.
Evangel Christian - (81) – Doerr 15, White 15, Tilley 13, Djema 11, Chitapa 10, Trice 10, Jimenez-Conway 6, Mukadi 1.
January 26th (Quarterfinals)
Danville Christian Academy vs. Newport
Newport trailed 23-19 at halftime but rallied in the second half to defeat Danville Christian Academy 46-34. Newport shot 54.5% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed five turnovers. Danville Christian Academy shot 36.1% from the field including sevn of 24 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.
6-1 So. Taylen Kinney led Newport with 14 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-7 So. James Turner added 12 points and seven rebounds. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded seven points. 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.
6-4 Sr. Emmanuel Dut led Danville Christian Academy with 10 points. 5-9 Jr. Braden Fugate added eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Titus Boyd recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Noah Imfeld chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and two rebounds.
Danville Christian Academy - 11,12,3,8,34
Newport - 7,12,10,17,46
Danville Christian Academy - (34) – Dut 10, Fugate 8, Boyd 8, Imfeld 6, Ayiei 2.
Newport - (46) – Kinney 14, Turner 12, Starks 7, Covington 5, Lowe 2, Jackson 6.
Walton-Verona vs. Lyon County
Lyon County led Walton-Verona 34-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 64-52 victory. Lyon County shot 46.4% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Walton-Verona shot 33.9% from the field including six of 32 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.
6-2 Sr. Travis Perry led Lyon County with 23 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick added 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.
6-6 Jr. Aaron Gutman led Walton-Verona with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Sr. Julian Dixon added 13 points including five of eight free throws, and 14 rebounds. 5-9 Sr. Max Montgomery recorded 12 points including four three point baskets. 6-2 Sr. Zach Smith chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.
Walton-Verona - 15,18,17,2,52
Lyon County - 22,12,20,10,64
Walton-Verona - (52) – Gutman 15, Dixon 13, Montgomery 12, Smith 8, Bach 2, Kerns 2.
Lyon County - (64) – Perry 23, Reddick 17, Shoulders 14, Kirk 4, Breedlove 2, Defew 4.
Murray vs. Clinton County
Murray defeated Clinton County by the score of 50-32. Murray shot 48.4% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Clinton County shot 24.4% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.
6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jones led Murray with 14 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman added 12 points and 10 rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Drew May recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson chipped in with six points and four rebounds.
5-10 Sr. Steele Burchett led Clinton County with 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Nick Poore added seven points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. 5-11 Sr. Cohen Davis recorded six points.
Murray - 10.6.16.18.50
Clinton County - 5,6,13,8,32
Murray - (50) – Jones 14, Carman 12, May 10, Wilson 6, Armstrong 4, English 2, Moore 2.
Clinton County - (32) – Burchett 12, Poore 7, Cohen Davis 6, Young 4, D. Davis 2, Mason 1.
Evangel Christian vs. Pikeville
Evangel Christian defeated Pikeville by the score of 52-37. Evangel Christian shot 36.4% from the field including five of 22 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Pikeville shot 32.4% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.
6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa led Evangel Christian with 15 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four steals. 6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley added nine points, three rebounds, and five assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema recorded eight points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-4 Fr. Davier White chipped in with eight points.
6-8 Sr. Charlie Fitzer led Pikeville with 14 points including six of eight free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-11 Sr. Carter Hurley added eight points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws. 5-11 Fr. Cole Slone recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Evangel Christian - 13,12,14,13,52
Pikeville - 7,8,13,9,37
Evangel Christian - (52) – Chitapa 15, Tilley 9, Djema 8, White 8, Doerr 4, Mukadi 2, Jimenez-Conway 6.
Pikeville - (37) – Fitzer 14, Hurley 8, Slone 6, Johnson 2, Hughes 3, Onkst 2, Walters 2.
January 27th (Semifinals)
Lyon County vs. Newport
Deshaun Jackson scored on a floater with 2.3 seconds remaining in the game to give Newport a 50-48 victory over Lyon County to advance to the championship game. Newport shot 44.2% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers. Lyon County shot 50% from the field including eight of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lyons connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.
6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson led Newport with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney added 14 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Fr. Griffin Starks recorded eight points. 6-7 So. James Turner chipped in with four points and 11 rebounds.
6-2 Sr. Travis Perry led Lyon County with 22 points including four three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders added 12 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 So. Bray Kirk recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds.
Lyon County - 18,11,7,12,48
Newport - 10,18,7,15,50
Lyon County - (48) -Perry 22, Shoulders 12, Kirk 8, Breedlove 4, Collins 2.
Newport - (50) – Jackson 14, Kinney 14, Starks 8, Turner 4, Covington 5, Lowe 5.
Evangel Christian vs. Murray
Evangel Christian defeated Murray by the score of 61-45. Evangel Christian shot 53.1% from the field including two of eight from the three point line. The Eagles connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers. Murray shot 44.4% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.
6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley led Evangel Christian with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Isaiah Chitapa added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-8 Sr. Johnny Djema recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals.
6-6 Sr. Zavion T. Carman led Murray with 17 points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, and four steals. 6-3 Sr. Collin Wilson added 12 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Drew May recorded five points, two rebounds, and five assists. 6-4 So. Aiden Armstrong chipped in with five points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Evangel Christian - 7,17,12,25,61
Murray - 6,14,11,14,45
Evangel Christian - (61) – Tilley 15, Chitapa 12, Djema 12, Doerr 8, Mukadi 6, White 5, Jiminez-Conway 3.
Murray - (45) – Carman 17, Wilson 12, May 5, Armstrong 5, English 3, Miles Mitchell 2, Jones 1.
January 28th (Championship)
Evangel Christian vs. Newport
Newport defeated Evangel Christian 69-62 in overtime to earn the championship. Newport shot 50% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 27 of 37 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Evangel Christian shot 50% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.
6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington led Newport with 22 points including eight of 11 free throws, and two rebounds. Taylen Kinney added 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, and four rebounds. 6-7 So. James Turner recorded 16 points including eight of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-2 Sr. Deshaun Jackson chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and five assists.
6-2 Sr. Kyran Tilley led Evangel Christian with 25 points including five three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Christian Doerr added 16 points, three rebounds, and three steals. 6-4 Fr. Davier White recorded nine points and four rebounds.
Evangel Christian - 9,17,7,21,8,62
Newport - 14,13,11,16,15,69
Evangel Christian - (62) – Tilley 25, Doerr 16, White 9, Mukadi 5, Chitapa 4, Trice 2, Djema 1.
Newport - (69) – Covington 22, Kinney 18, Turner 16, Jackson 9, Starks 4.
All Tournament Team
Aaron Gutman (Walton-Verona), Charlie Fitzer (Pikeville), Zavion Carman (Murray), Drew May (Murray), Travis Perry (Lyon County), Brady Shoulders (Lyon County), Kyran Tilley (Evangel Christian), Isaiah Chitapa (Evangel Christian), Christian Doerr (Evangel Christian), Taylen Kinney (Newport), Jabari Covington (Newport), James Turner (Newport), and MVP Deshaun Jackson (Newport).
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
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