Topic: Basketball
BB2024GS16
2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16®
Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
March 13-16, 2024
© 2024 Ron Harrison
March 13th
Owsley County vs. Bowling Green
Owsley County coach Travis Smith started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Aaliyah Lynch, 5-9 Sr. Shelby Murray, 6-3 Fr. Macey Brown, 5-6 Sr. Carly Smith, and 5-10 So. Addison Terry. Bowling Green coach Calvin Head countered with 6-0 Jr. Katy Smiley, 5-7 Sr. Chloe Potter, 5-9 Sr. Natajia Alexander, 5-1 Jr. Nataya Wardlow, and 5-9 Sr. Ryleigh Campbell.
Bowling Green trailed 22-7 with 4:25 remaining in the second quarter but rallied to defeat Owsley County by the score of 46-44. Bowling Green defeated Owsley County 20-15 in the final quarter. Bowling Green shot 31.1% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored six points off 12 Owsley County turnovers. Owsley County shot 29.8% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Owls connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Bowling Green turnovers.
Katy Smiley led Bowling Green with 12 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Natajia Alexander added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Chloe Potter recorded 12 points including five of seven free throws, and three rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Jasiyah Franklin chipped in with eight points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.
Carly Smith led Owsley County with 14 points including three of three free throws, six assists, and two steals. Addison Terry added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Aaliyah Lynch recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two assists. Shelby Murray pulled down 10 rebounds. Macey Brown chipped in with four points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.
Owsley County - 16,6,7,15,44
Bowling Green - 4.9,13,20,46
Owsley County - (44) – Lynch 11, Murray 1, Brown 4, Smith 14, Terry 14.
Bowling Green - (46) – Smiley 12, Potter 12, Alexander 12, Wardlow 0, Campbell 2, Franklin 8.
Russell vs. McCracken County
Russell coach Mandy Layne started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Hannah Sanders, 5-7 So. Kennedy Darnell, 5-10 Sr. Courtney Fitzpatrick, 5-3 Sr. Bella Quinn, and 5-6 Sr. Shaelyn Steele. McCracken County coach Scott Sivills countered with 5-11 Sr. Mikee Buchanan, 5-10 Sr. Claire Johnson, 5-10 So. Reagan Hill, 5-6 8th Grade Ava Hughes, and 5-7 Sr. Jayden Skaggs.
A suffocating defense by McCracken County and early foul trouble doomed Russell in a 50-33 loss. McCracken County shot 47.2% from the field including one of five from the three point line. The Lady Mustangs connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Russell turnovers. Russell shot 26.1% from the field including two of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Devils connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 18 McCracken County turnovers.
Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 21 points including 12 of 15 free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Reagan Hill added 12 point, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Mikee Buchanan recorded eight points, six rebounds, and two steals. Jayden Skaggs chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Shaelyn Steele led Russell with 15 points including four of four free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kennedy Darnell added 11 points, three rebounds, and three steals.
Russell - 9,5,7,12,33
McCracken County - 17,8,13,12,50
Russell - (33) – Sanders 4, Darnell 11, Fitzpatrick 3, Quinn 0, Steele 15.
McCracken County - (50) – Buchanan 8, Johnson 21, Hill 12, Hughes 3, Skaggs 6.
Anderson County vs. Butler
Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, and 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley, 6-5 Sr. Ramiya White, 4-10 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-3 Sr. Emaree Gober.
Butler trailed 38-36 after three quarters but responded with defensive intensity and connected on eight of eight field goals in the final quarter to earn a 58-49 victory over Anderson County. There were nine ties and eight lead changes in this game. Butler shot 57.5% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Anderson County turnovers. Anderson County shot 39.2% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bearcats connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored three points off seven Butler turnovers.
Ramiya White led Butler with 16 points and four rebounds. Emaree Gober added 11 points including three three point baskets, and four assists. Mariah Knight recorded 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, and four assists. Anieja Russell added six points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 17 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Jenna Satterly added 17 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Claire Cooper recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.
Anderson County - 11,11,16,11,49
Butler - 11,13,12,22,58
Anderson County - (49) – Johnson 17, Cooper 8, Baum 0, Hyatt 3, Satterly 17, Glass 2, McGregor 2.
Butler - (58) – Knight 10, Bradley 2, White 16, Russell 6, Gober 11, Patrick 10, Robinson 3.
North Laurel vs. Franklin County
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. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan, and 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy.
Franklin County utilized an excellent defensive effort and good bench scoring to defeat North Laurel by the score of 51-30. Franklin County suffered a setback in the first half as starting center Juliana Frazee left the game with an ankle injury late in the first half. Franklin County shot 51.4% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 11of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 27.5% from the field including zero of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Franklin County turnovers.
Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 14 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor added 12 points including four of six free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler recorded six points including four of five free throws, two rebounds, and nine assists. Logan Kennedy chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and three assists.
6-2 Fr. Marielle Claybrook led North Laurel with 10 points and four rebounds. Haley Combs added seven points and four steals. Brooke Nichelson recorded six points including four of four free throws, and five rebounds.
North Laurel - 7,7,11,5,30
Franklin County - 9,17,13,12,51
North Laurel - (30) – Nichelson 6, G. McKnight 0, C. McKnight 5, Combs 7, Black 2, Claybrook 10.
Franklin County - (51) – Shropshire 14, Jackson 3, Frazee 5, Hogan 5, L. Kennedy 4, Wheeler 6, Taylor 12, Walton 2.
March 14th
Pikeville vs. Bethlehem
Pikeville coach Kristy Orem started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Rylee Theiss, 5-6 Sr. Kyera Thornsbury, 5-8 Jr. Leighan Jackson, 5-5 Sr. Kristen Whited, and 5-6 Sr. Trinity Rowe. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-8 Sr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 Jr. Tessa Miles, 6-3 Jr. Leah Macy, 5-5 Sr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-7 Sr. Carlie Thurmond.
Bethlehem trailed 32-26 at halftime but tightened up their defense in the second half and rallied for a 56-49 victory over Pikeville. Pikeville actually led by 11 mid way through the second quarter. There were four ties and eight lead changes in the game. Bethlehem shot 41.7% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line. The Banshees connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored seven points off seven Pikeville turnovers. Pikeville shot 37.3% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Panthers connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Bethlehem turnovers.
Leah Macy led Bethlehem with 31 points including seven of eight free throws, 17 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tessa Miles added nine points, five rebounds, and three steals. Carlie Thurmond recorded six points including four of six free throws, and two rebounds.
Trinity Rowe led Pikeville with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and six assists. Kyera Thornsbury added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Kristen Whited recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Leighan Jackson chipped in with five points and eight rebounds. Rylee Theiss pulled down seven rebounds.
Pikeville - 19,13,8,9,49
Bethlehem - 14,12,18,12,56
Pikeville - (49) – Theiss 0, Thornsbury 14, Jackson 5, Whited 10, Rowe 17, Kidd 3.
Bethlehem - (56) – A. Miles 4, T. Miles 9, Macy 31, Clayton 4, C. Thurmond 6, McIlroy 2.
Henderson County vs. Owensboro
Henderson County coach Stephen Haile started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Anna Kemp, 5-7 So. A’Tylia Green, 5-9 Jr. Allyson Rideout, 5-4 So. Adalyn Gish, and 5-5 Jr. Rashia Cansler. Owensboro coach Jansen Locher countered with 5-7 So. Abby Sapp, 5-7 Sr. Alyrica Hughes, 5-9 Jr. Heleina John, 5-3 So. Unique Carter-Swanagan, and 5-4 Jr. Shalyn Sprinkles.
Henderson County defeated Owensboro by the score of 43-39 in a game characterized by runs. Owensboro led 26-14 with 3:24 left in the second quarter but Henderson County went on a run to lead 29-26 with 3:42 left in the third quarter and never trailed again. Henderson County shot 39.5% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Owensboro turnovers. Owensboro shot 27.1% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Devils connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 14 Henderson County turnovers.
A’Tylia Green led Henderson County with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Allyson Rideout added eight points and eight rebounds. Anna Kemp recorded six points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Adalyn Gish chipped in with six points and three assists.
Unique Carter-Swanagan led Owensboro with 15 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Heleina John added 13 points and three rebounds. Alyrica Hughes recorded five points and five rebounds. Shalyn Sprinkles chipped in with four points on four of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists.
Henderson County - 9,10,12,12,43
Owensboro - 19,7,2,11,39
Henderson County - (43) – Kemp 6, Green 17, Rideout 8, Gish 6, Cansler 3, Locher 3.
Owensboro - (39) – Sapp 0, Hughes 5, John 13, Carter-Swanagan 15, Sprinkles 4, Whitlock 2.
Sacred Heart Academy vs. George Rogers Clark
Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut.
Sacred Heart Academy defeated George Rogers Clark by the score of 57-46. George Rogers Clark led 21-12 after the first quarter but Sacred Heart outscored the Lady Cardinals 14-0 in the second quarter to lead 26-21 at halftime. There were two ties and two lead changes in the game. Sacred Heart Academy shot 53.5% from the field including four of seven from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 15 GRC turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 39.5% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored sive points off 18 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.
Angelina Pelayo led Sacred Heart Academy with 20 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Reagan Bender recorded eight points, three assists, and three steals. Claire Russell chipped in with six points and 11 rebounds. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan recorded five points and four assists.
Kennedy Stamper led George Rogers Clark with 13 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Anaya Chestnut added 11 points including three three point baskets. Teigh Yeast recorded eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Sacred Heart Academy - 12,14,16,15,57
George Rogers Clark - 21,0,11,14,46
Sacred Heart Academy - (57) – Johnson 18, Russell 6, Pelayo 20, Jordan 5, Bender 8.
George Rogers Clark - (46) – Tabor 3, Yeast 8, Jones 0, Stamper 13, A, Chestnut 11, Green 4, Settles 3, Miller 4.
Danville Christian Academy vs. Cooper
Danville Christian Academy coach Billy Inmon started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Amauri Blackford, 5-8 So. Paisley Metz, 6-4 Jr. Grace Mbugua, 5-4 Sr. Braxtyn Heck, and 5-7 So. Grace Meyer. Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-1 Sr. Logan Luebbers Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel.
Cooper led 58-47 after three quarters but had to withstand a furious Danville Christian Academy rally to earn a 65-63 victory. Cooper shot 38.9% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 22 Danville Christian turnovers. Danville Christian shot 54.1% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warriors connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Cooper turnovers.
Logan Luebbers Palmer led a balanced Cooper scoring attack with 15 points including six of seven free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Liz Freihofer added 14 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Haylee Noel recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Bella Deere chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 So. Addison Brissey added six points. 5-11 Jr. Zene Thompson recorded five points, two assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.
Grace Mbugua led Danville Christian with 34 points including three three point baskets, seven of 11 free throws, 14 rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. What mkes her performance even more remarkable was that she was whistled for her fourth foul late in the second quarter and played the rest of the game without fouling out of the contest. Paisley Metz added eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Grace Meyer recorded six points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Braxtyn Heck chipped in with six points on six of 11 free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-0 Sr. Emily Musasi recorded six points and five rebounds.
Danville Christian Academy - 20,13,14,16,63
Cooper - 12,24,22,7,65
Danville Christian Academy - (63) – Blackford 3, Metz 8, Mbugua 34, Heck 6, Meyer 6, Musasi 6.
Cooper - (65) – Luebber Palmer 15, Freihofer 14, Deere 10, Alexander 2, Noel 11, Brissey 6, Scott 2, Thompson 5.
March 15th
McCracken County vs. Bowling Green (Quarterfinal)
McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Mikee Buchanan, 5-10 Sr. Claire Johnson, 5-10 So. Reagan Hill, 5-6 8th Grade Ava Hughes, and 5-7 Sr. Jayden Skaggs. Bowling Green coach Calvin Head countered with 6-0 Jr. Katy Smiley, 5-7 Sr. Chloe Potter, 5-9 Sr. Natajia Alexander, 5-1 Jr. Nataya Wardlow, and 5-9 Sr. Ryleigh Campbell.
McCracken County defeated Bowling Green by the score of 47-41. McCracken County shot 46.4% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Mustangs connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 40% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down16 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 McCracken County turnovers.
Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 16 points including eight of eight free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Mikee Buchanan added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Jayden Skaggs recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds.
Natajia Alexander led Bowling Green with 13 points including two three point baskets, and three steals. Nataya Wardlow added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. JaSiyah Franklin recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two assists. Katy Smiley chipped in with six points including four of six free throws, and two blocked shots.
McCracken County - 11,9,9,18,47
Bowling Green - 8,4,13,16,41
McCracken County - (47) – Buchanan 15, Johnson 16, Hill 2, Hughes 5, Skaggs 9.
Bowling Green - (41) – Smiley 6, Potter 0, Alexander 13, Wardlow 9, Campbell 5, Franklin 8.
Franklin County vs. Butler (Quarterfinal)
Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan, and 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley, 6-5 Sr. Ramiya White, 4-10 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-3 Sr. Emaree Gober.
Ramiya White scored Butler’s last 10 points of the game to allow the Bearettes to defeat Franklin County 39-36. There were five ties and eight lead changes in the game. Butler shot 43.2% from the field including three of five from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on four of 15 from the three point line, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 20.9% from the field including one of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Butler turnovers.
Ramiya White led Butler with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Mariah Knight added 12 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick recorded six points on two three point baskets and three assists.
Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with eight points, two rebounds, and two steals. Logan Kennedy added six points including four of four free throws, six rebounds, and two steals. 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee recorded six points including four of four free throws, and nine rebounds. Madison Jackson chipped in with five points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.
Franklin County - 9,4,12,11,36
Butler - 10,4,12,13,39
Franklin County - (36) – Shropshire 8, Jackson 5, Taylor 4, Hogan 5, L. Kennedy 6, Frazee 6, Wheeler 2.
Butler - (39) – Knight 12, Bradley 2, White 19, Russell 0, Gober 0, Patrick 6.
Bethlehem vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Quarterfinal)
Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 Jr. Tessa Miles, 6-3 Jr. Leah Macy, 5-5 Sr. Kensey Clayton, and 5-7 Sr. Carlie Thurmond. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.
Sacred Heart Academy raced out to a 23-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-47 victory over Bethlehem. Sacred Heart shot 53.6% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 31.4% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Sacred Heart turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots, and three steals. Reagan Bender added 17 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Angelina Pelayo recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Claire Russell chipped in with eight points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan added five points, two rebounds, and eight assists.
Tessa Miles led Bethlehem with 17 points including four of five free throws, and four rebounds. Leah Macy added 13 points, 14 rebounds, five blocked shots, and two steals. Carlie Thurmond recorded 12 points including seven of eight free throws, and two steals.
Bethlehem - 9,16,7,15,47
Sacred Heart Academy - 23,17,19,12,71
Bethlehem - (47) – A. Miles 4, T. Miles 17, Leah Macy 13, Clayton 0, C. Thurmond 12, McIlroy 1.
Sacred Heart Academy - (71) – Johnson 21, Russell 8, Pelayo 10, Jordan 5, Bender 17, Osting 2, Frey 6, Wolff 2.
Henderson County vs. Cooper (Quarterfinal)
Henderson County coach Stephen Haile started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Anna Kemp, 5-7 So. A’Tylia Green, 5-9 Jr. Allyson Rideout, 5-4 So. Adalyn Gish, and 5-5 Jr. Rashia Cansler. Cooper coach Justin Holthaus countered with 6-1 Sr. Logan Luebbers Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel.
Cooper recovered from a slow start to defeat Henderson County by the score of 47-37. Cooper shot 46.3% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 45.5% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Cooper turnovers.
Haylee Noel led Cooper with 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. 5-11 Jr. Zene Thompson added eight points and five assists. Liz Freihofer recorded seven points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Logan Luebbers Palmer chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. 5-9 So. Addison Brissey added six points, two rebounds, and two assists. Bella Deere recorded six points and two rebounds.
A’Tylia Green led Henderson County with 21 points including four of four free throws, and four assists. Adalyn Gish added eight points and five rebounds. Allyson Rideout recorded four points and nine rebounds. Anna Kemp chipped in with four points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Henderson County - 10,5,12,10,37
Cooper - 5,13,15,14,47
Henderson County - (37) – Kemp 4, Green 21, Rideout 4, Gish 8, Cansler 0.
Cooper - (47) – Luebbers Palmer 7, Freihofer 7, Deere 6, Alexander 2, Noel 11, Thompson 8, Brissey 6.
March 16th
Butler vs. McCracken County (Semifinal)
Butler coach Candyce Wheeler started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley, 6-5 Sr. Ramiya White, 4-10 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-3 Sr. Emaree Gober. McCracken County coach Scott Sivills countered with 5-11 Sr. Mikee Buchanan, 5-10 Sr. Claire Johnson, 5-10 So. Reagan Hill, 5-6 8th Grade Ava Hughes, and 5-7 Sr. Jayden Skaggs.
McCracken County defeated Butle by the score of 74-57. McCracken County shot 51.1% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Mustangs connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 18 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 McCracken County turnovers.
Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 39 points including five three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and three steals in only 25 minutes of playing time. Mikee Buchanan added 25 points including two three point baskets, nine of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Ava Hughes recorded five points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Reagan Hill chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
Ramiya White led Butler with 18 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Mariah Knight added 14 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Butler - 5,23,19,10,57
McCracken County - 21,14,16,23,74
Butler - (57) – Knight 14, Bradley 0, White 18, Russell 5, Gober 0, Patrick 12, Robinson 6, Alexander 2.
McCracken County - (74) – Buchanan 25, Johnson 39. Hill 4, Hughes 5, Skaggs 0, Bolen 1.
Cooper vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Semifinal)
Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Logan Luebbers Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.
Sacred Heart Academy defeated Cooper by the score of 58-50. Sacred Heart Academy shot 41.9% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 20 of 24 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 35.4% from the field including 11 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.
Amirah “Tootie” Jordan led Sacred Heart Academy with 17 points including six of six free throws, and two steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 15 points including four of four free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Claire Russell recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Angelina Pelayo chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Reagan Bender recorded six points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and three assists.
Liz Freihofer led Cooper with 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Logan Luebbers Palmer added 15 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Bella Deere recorded nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Haylee Noel chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Cooper - 5,12,13,20,50
Sacred Heart Academy - 9,17,12,20,58
Cooper - (50) – Luebbers Palmer 15, Freihofer 15, Deere 9, Alexander 0, Noel 5, Brissey 3, Rankin 3.
Sacred Heart Academy - (58) – Johnson 15, Russell 10, Pelayo 8, Jordan 17, Bender 6, Howe 2.
Sacred Heart Academy vs. McCracken County (Championship)
Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. McCracken County coach Scott Sivills countered with 5-11 Sr. Mikee Buchanan, 5-10 Sr. Claire Johnson, 5-10 So. Reagan Hill, 5-6 8th Grade Ava Hughes, and 5-7 Sr. Jayden Skaggs.
Sacred Heart Academy made history tonight as they become the first high school team in Kentucky to record a 4-peat with a 60-49 victory over a very talented McCracken County squad. Sacred Heart led 32-28 at halftime and gradually pulled away in the second half. There were four ties and seven lead changes in this game. Sacred Heart shot 61.9% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 McCracken County turnovers. McCracken County shot 48.6% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Mustangs connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Sacred Heart turnovers.
ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Reagan Bender added 18 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and seven assists. Angelina Pelayo recorded 13 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 24 points including 10 of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Mikee Buchanan added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, six rebounds, and three steals.
Sacred Heart Academy - 15,17,21,7,60
McCracken County - 14,14,15,6,49
Sacred Heart Academy - (60) – Johnson 21, Russell 0, Pelayo 13, Jordan 2, Bender 18, Kincaid 4, Frey 2.
McCracken County - (49) – Johnson 24, Buchanan 19, Hill 2, Hughes 0, Skaggs 0, Bolen 4.
Sweet Sixteen ® Academic Scholarship – Carly Smith Owsley County. J.B Mansfield Award based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement, and sportsmanship – Carlie Thurmond Bethlehem.
All Tournament Team
Chloe Potter (Bowling Green), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Leah Macy (Bethlehem), A’Tylia Green (Henderson County), Mariah Knight (Butler), Ramiya White (Butler), Liz Freihifer (Cooper), Logan Luebbers Palmer (Cooper), Claire Johnson (McCracken County), Reagan Hill (McCracken County), Mikee Buchanan (McCracken County), Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy), Angelina Pelayo (Sacred Heart Academy), and MVP ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Event 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.