Topic: Basketball
2024BB11RBG
2024 11th Region Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Various Locations & Paul Laurence Dunbar (Semifinals & Championships)
Richmond, Berea, Georgetown, Frankfort, and Lexington KY
March 4-12, 2024
© 2024 Ron Harrison
March 4th
Madison Southern vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Franklin County High School)
Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep, and 5-4 So. Hadley French. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan,
Franklin County defeated Madison Southern by the score of 67-45. Franklin County shot 54.3% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Franklin County turnovers.
Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 17 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals. Juliana Frazee added 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor recorded 10 points and five rebounds. Logan Kennedy chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, and five assists. Madison Jackson added eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. Rachel Shropshire recorded six points, six rebounds, four assists, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler chipped in with four points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Hadley French led Madison Southern with 14 points including three three point baskets. Bailey Hensley added 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Laci Sandlin recorded seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 8th Grade Cami Duerson chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Ashlan Estep recorded two points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Madison Southern - 8,7,12,18,45
Franklin County - 11,22,15,19,67
Madison Southern - (45) – Sandlin 7, Briana Hensley 3, Bailey Hensley 12, Estep 2, French 14, Duerson 6, Coburn 1.
Franklin County - (67) – Shropshire 6, Jackson 8, Frazee 12, L. Kennedy 8, L. Hogan 17, Taylor 10, Wheeler 4, C. Kennedy 2.
Henry Clay vs. Tates Creek (Girls) (Tates Creek High School)
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. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley, 5-9 7th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-4 So. Jazlene Potter, and 5-6 Fr. Kaleigh Potts.
Henry Clay defeated Tates Creek by the score of 54-47. There were 10 lead changes and eight ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 40.9% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 22 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 34.8% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers.
Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 15 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Allison Stone added 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Lydia Van Metre recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims recorded five points and four rebounds.
Ashton Harris led Tates Creek with 12 points and nine rebounds. Isabelle Ellison added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Kaleigh Potts recorded 11 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Miracle Morbley chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. Jazlene Potter pulled down eight rebounds.
Henry Clay - 9,8,15,22,54
Tates Creek - 10,4,15,18,47
Henry Clay - (54) – Stone 11, Van Metre 10, Nelson 4, Sutton 8, Miller 15, Sims 5, Jeffers 1.
Tates Creek - (47) – Harris 12, Morbley 7, Ellison 12, Potter 0, Potts 11, Bazzell 5.
Great Crossing vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Madison Central High School)
Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison, 5-3 8th Grade Kendall Kearney, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.
Nataya Strader hit a runner in the lane in the closing seconds to give Madison Central a 42-41 victory over Great Crossing. Great Crossing led by six points early in the final quarter and had a late 41-40 lead on a basket by Olivia Tierney setting the stage for Stader’s game winning heroics. There were two ties and four lead changes in the game. Madison Central shot 38.1% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 22 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 35% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.
Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 22 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 13 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-4 So. Jordynn Miles recorded six points, three rebounds, and five steals. Brooke Campbell recorded seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 17 points including seven of 10 free throws, and four steals. Ava Schureman added eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-5 Fr. Nia Carr recorded six points and three rebounds. Kennedy Harrison added two points and 18 rebounds.
Great Crossing - 12,10,11,8,41
Madison Central - 14,11,6,11,42
Great Crossing - (41) – Schureman 8, O. Tierney 17, Harrison 2, Kearney 2, Jenelle Henderson 2, Carr 6, C. Tierney 2, Iriondo 2.
Madison Central - (42) – Carter 1, Bro. Campbell 0. Ridderikhoff 13, Bri. Campbell 0, Strader 22, Miles 6.
Lafayette vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Frederick Douglass High School))
Lafayette coach Allison 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. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.
Frederick Douglass defeated Lafayette by the score of 65-47. Frederick Douglass shot 51% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 35.1% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Niah Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including four three point baskets. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amayah Maxwell recorded 11 points. Jaylee Knowles chipped in with 10 points including six of seven free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.
Anna Clay Denton led Lafayette with 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Belle Combs added 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Tess Nelson recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. Addison Combs chipped in with six points and seven rebounds. Abbey Popham added five points and three rebounds.
Lafayette - 13,7,15,12,47
Frederick Douglass - 23,26,13,3,65
Lafayette - (47) – B. Combs 11, A. Combs 6, Nelson 9, Denton 12, Popham 5, Tishibangi 2, Davis 2.
Frederick Douglass - (65) – Knowles 10, Maxwell 11, Darrington 12, Baker 3, Rhodes 20, Bennett 2, King 2, Atkins 3, Gregonis 2.
March 5th
Madison Central vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) (Frederick Douglass High School)
Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.
Frederick Douglass raced out to a 16-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-44 victory over Madison Central. Frederick Douglass shot 51.1% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 43.9% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off four Frederick Douglass turnovers.
DeMarcus Surratt led Frederick Douglass with 16 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Armelo Boone added 15 points and nine rebounds. Chris Wright recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Logan Busson chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Aveion Chenault added six points, three rebounds, and three steals.
Cody Morrison led Madison Central with 18 points including two three point baskets. Luke Asher added eight points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas recorded seven points. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley chipped in with seven points, three assists, and two steals.
Madison Central - 5,13,15,11,44
Frederick Douglass - 16,14,16,18,64
Madison Central - (44) – Morrison 18, E. Steele 1, Asher 8, Richardson 0, Ray 0, C. Steele 3, Goatley 7, Thomas 7.
Frederick Douglass - (64) – Boone 15, Chenault 6, Surratt 16, Wright 9, Busson 8, Mitchell 6, Talbert 2, Jones 2.
Western Hills vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Lexington Catholic High School)
Western Hills coach Geoff Cody started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Noah Morris, 5-11 Sr. Austin Stone, 6-5 Jr. Javeon Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cole McDonald, and 5-7 So. Cameron Flynn. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner.
Lexington Catholic defeated Western Hills by the score of 85-26. Lexington Catholic shot 58.1% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Knights connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 36 points off 23 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 23.1% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored three points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 14 points and four assists. Rowan Williams added 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. John Reinhart recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith chipped in with nine points, three assists, and three steals. 6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy added nine points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-6 So. Max Meagher recorded eight points and six rebounds. Miller Williams chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.
Javeon Campbell led Western Hills with 12 points and three rebounds.
Western Hills - 13,0,10,3,26
Lexington Catholic - 30,26,17,12,85
Western Hills - (26) – Morris 3, Stone 2, Campbell 12, McDonald 3, Flynn 0, Clouse 3, Nguyen 1, Higgins 2.
Lexington Catholic - (85) – Doyle 14, R. Williams 10, M. Williams 6, Reinhart 10, Turner 5, Gambrell 6, Clements 2, Smith 9, Meagher 8, Harward 4, Kennedy 9, E. Williams 2.
Bryan Station vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Great Crossing High School)
Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 6-1 So. Amari Owens, and 6-3 Jr. Kristian Gerton. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.
Great Crossing outscored Bryan Station 18-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 69-61 victory. There were two lead changes and six ties in the game. Great Crossing shot 52.9% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 47.1% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Great Crossing turnovers.
Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Malachi Moreno added 21 points, 13 rebounds, and eight blocked shots. Junius Burrell recorded eight points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 31 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Taeshawn Adams added 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Kristian Gerton recorded eight points including two three point baskets and three steals.
Bryan Station - 19,18,9,15,61
Great Crossing - 15,19,18,17,69
Bryan Station - (61) – D. Adams 0, T. Adams 14, Gonzalez 5, Owens 31, Gerton 8, Richmond 3.
Great Crossing - (69) – Godfrey 6, Dawson 22, Moreno 21, Burrell 8, Richardson 5, Holman 2, Warren 5.
Lexington Christian Academy vs. Madison Southern (Boys) (Madison Southern High School)
Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Kenyatta Hardge, 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-5 So. Simon King, 5-11 So. Sam Spillman, and 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-4 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-3 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson.
Madison Southern rallied from a 16 point deficit early in the second quarter to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 76-70. The score was tied once and there were five lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 49% from the field including 11 of 27 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 14 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.1% from the field including 15 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored three points off five Madison Southern turnovers.
Zach Hudson led Madison Southern with 22 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Casen Nobbe added 18 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Jay Rose recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Avery Davidson chipped in with 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Braden Hudson added four points, four rebounds, and six assists.
Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of six free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Hagan Preston added 16 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and four assists. Simon King recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kenyatta Hardge chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds.
Lexington Christian Academy - 17,12,22,19,70
Madison Southern - 4,24,27,21,76
Lexington Christian Academy - (70) – Hardge 12, Preston 16, King 12, Spillman 6, Howard 24.
Madison Southern - (76) – Rose 16, Z. Hudson 22, Davidson 16, Nobbe 18, B. Hudson 4.
March 7th
Franklin County vs. Henry Clay (Girls) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan. 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.
Franklin County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 56-32. Franklin County shot 53.7% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 21 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 27.8% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 Franklin County turnovers.
Madison Jackson led Franklin County with 15 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Julaina Frazee added 13 points including five of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Leia Hogan recorded nine points, two assists, and three steals. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Kennedy added three points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 11 points including seven of eight free throws, two rebounds, and four steals. Allison Stone added five points and seven rebounds.
Franklin County - 15,18,13,10,56
Henry Clay - 8,9,1,14,32
Franklin County - (56) – Shropshire 4, Jackson 15, Frazee 13, L. Kennedy 3, Hogan 9, Wheeler 7, Taylor 5.
Henry Clay - (32) – Stone 5, Van Metre 2, Nelson 3, Sutton 5, Miller 11, Waide 2, Sims 4.
All 11th Region Girl’s Team – Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, POY (Frederick Douglass), Niah Rhodes (Frederick Douglass), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), Allison Stone (Henry Clay), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Abigail Beard (Berea), Leia Hogan (Franklin County), Belle Combs (Lafayette), Kailyn Gentry (Bryan Station). Timarri Miller (Henry Clay). COY Joey Thacker (Franklin County).
Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.
Frederick Douglass led 24-17 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 66-40 vicory over Madison Central. Frederick Douglass shot 54.7% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 25.5% from the field including three of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Amayah Maxwell led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including four three point baskets, and five rebounds. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 So. Miami King recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. Niah Rhodes chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 10 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Nataya Strader added 10 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Eden Carter recorded nine points and four rebounds.
Frederick Douglass - 13,11,23,19,66
Madison Central - 6,11,10,13,40
Frederick Douglass - (66) – Knowles 4, Maxwell 20, Darrington 12, Baker 2, Rhodes 11, King 11, Bennett 6.
Madison Central - (40) – Carter 9, Bro. Campbell 3, Ridderikhoff 10, Bri. Campbell 3, Strader 10, Miles 5.
March 9th
Lexington Catholic vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.
Lexington Catholic raced out to a 33-13 halftime lead and withstood a late rally by Frederick Douglass to earn a 60-50 victory. Lexington Catholic shot 56.5% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Knight connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 35.2% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Rowan Williams led Lexington Catholic with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. Tyler Doyle added 13 points, three assists, and five steals. Miller Williams recorded 10 points and two rebounds.
Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. DeMarcus Surratt added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jake Mitchell recorded seven points including two three point baskets. Aveion Chenault chipped in with four points, five rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Logan Busson recorded four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
Lexington Catholic - 20,13,10,17,60
Frederick Douglass - 8,5,23,14,50
Lexington Catholic - (60) – Doyle 13, R. Williams 19, M. Williams 10, Reinhart 7, Turner 0, Smith 7, Kennedy 4.
Frederick Douglass - (50) – Boone 14, Chenault 4, Surratt 12, Wright 6, Busson 4, Mitchell 7, Jones 3.
All 11th Region Boy’s Team – Malachi Moreno (POY) (Great Crossing), Vince Dawson III (Great Crossing), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Amari Owens (Bryan Station), Ian Reesor (Sayre), Brock Coffman (Sayre), Javeon Campbell (Western Hills), Kayson Brown (Henry Clay), John Reinhart (Lexington Catholic). Aveion Chenault (Frederick Douglass), Jeremiah Godfrey (Great Crossing) (COY) Champ Ligon (Bryan Station).
Madison Southern vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-3 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.
Great Crossing defeated Madison Southern by the score of 85-64. Great Crossing shot 52.4% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 42.9% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored five points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.
Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 28 points on nine of nine from the field and 10 of 11 from the free throw line, 15 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 25 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Junius Burrell recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and three blocked shots.
Zach Hudson led Madison Southern with 22 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Braden Hudson added 17 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jay Rose recorded 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Casen Nobbe chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and five assists.
Madison Southern - 8,16,20,20,64
Great Crossing - 17,29,18,21,85
Madison Southern - (64) – Rose 10, Z. Hudson 22, Davidson 0, Nobbe 9, B. Hudson 17, Davis 2, Whitaker 2, Adams 2.
Great Crossing - (85) – Godfrey 8, Dawson 25, Moreno 28, Burrell 15, Richardson 3, Warren 4, Holman 2.
Frederick Douglass vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Championship) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan.
Franklin County rallied from a 33-29 deficit at the end of three quarters to outscore Frederick Douglass 24-13 in the final quarter to earn an emotional victory for Coach Thacker by the score of 53-46. Franklin County’s Leia Hogan would not be denied in the comeback as she tallied 16 of her game high 19 points in the final quarter. There were seven lead changes and five ties in this game. Franklin County shot 40.5% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 10 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 38.5% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Franklin County turnovers.
Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 19 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Juliana Frazee added 15 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Rachel Shropshire recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Logan Kennedy chipped in with four points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 13 points including nine of 13 free throws, 13 rebounds, and two assists. Amayah Maxwell added 10 points and five rebounds. Kate Baker recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two assists. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett chipped in with six points. Jaylee Knowles recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steals.
Frederick Douglass - 9,13,11,13,46
Franklin County - 10,8,11,24,53
Frederick Douglass - (46) – Knowles 5, Maxwell 10, Darrington 13, Baker 9, Rhodes 3, Bennett 6.
Franklin County - (53) – Shropshire 11, Jackson 2, Frazee 15, L. Kennedy 4, Hogan 19, Wheeler 2.
All Tournament Team – Anna Clay Denton (Lafayette), Ashton Harris (Tates Creek), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Olivia Tierney (Great Crossing), Timarri Miller (Henry Clay), Elizabeth Nelson (Henry Clay), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central), Kate Baker (Frederick Douglass), Amayah Maxwell (Frederick Douglass), Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Frederick Douglass), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Logan Kennedy (Franklin County), and Leia Hogan (MVP) (Franklin County).
March 12th
Great Crossing vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner.
Vince Dawson III hit a three point basket at the buzzer gave Great Crossing a 56-53 victory over Lexington Catholic in a packed gym tonight. Dawson had nailed another three point basket with 32 seconds remaining to tie the game at 53-53. Lexington Catholic led 33-24 late in the first half and the score was tied seven times with 11 lead changes. Great Crossing shot 60.5% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored six points off four Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 38.9% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.
Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 23 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Junius Burrell added 13 points including two three point baskets, and four assists. Malachi Moreno recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with four points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. John Reinhart added 15 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith recorded seven points and two rebounds. Rowan Williams chipped in with six points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.
Great Crossing - 13,15,12,16,56
Lexington Catholic - 13,20,10,10,53
Great Crossing - (56) – Godfrey 4, Dawson 23, Moreno 11, Burrell 13, Richardson 5,
Lexington Catholic - (53) – Doyle 25. R. Williams 6, M. Williams 0, Reinhart 15, Turner 0, Smith 7.
All Tournament Team: Cody Morrison (Madison Central), Amari Owens (Bryan Station), Saxton Howard (Lexington Christian Academy), Javeon Campbell (Western Hills), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Zach Hudson (Madison Southern), Braden Hudson (Madison Southern), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Rowan Williams (Lexington Catholic), John Reinhart (Lexington Catholic), Jeremiah Godfrey (Great Crossing), Junius Burrell (Great Crossing), Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), and Vince Dawson III (MVP) (Great Crossing).
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the WL Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.