Topic: Basketball
2023BBWGMHCB
2023 White Greer Maggard Holiday Classic (Boys)
(Championship Bracket)
Lexington Catholic High School Lexington, KY
December 27-30 2023
© 2023 Ron Harrison
December 27th
Harrison County vs. Woodford County
Harrison County coach Terrence Brooks started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Garrett Wilson, 6-0 Sr. Braxton Grubb, 6-5 Jr. Jayden Boyers, 5-9 Sr. Mason Smiley, and 5-9 Sr. Elijah Harris. (Note: Multi-Sport star Kaydon Custard is still recuperating from an injury). Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide.
Woodford County defeated Harrison County by the score of 74-56. Woodford County shot 57.1% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Harrison County turnovers. Harrison County shot 51.2% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Thorobreds connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Woodford County turnovers.
Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 21 points, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. 6-2 Fr. Thurman Wade added 10 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Layton Starks recorded nine points. 6-2 Jr. Justus Wertzler chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Nolan Asher recorded seven points and four rebounds.
Elijah Harris led Harrison County with 20 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-6 Sr. Justin Craycraft added 11 points and two rebounds. Braxton Grubb recorded nine points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds.
Harrison County - 21,5,14,16,56
Woodford County - 16,16,27,15,74
Harrison County - (56) – Wilson 5, Grubb 9, Boyers 0, Smiley 4, Harris 20, Larue 2, Lewis 5, Craycraft 11.
Woodford County - (74) – Jenkins 4, Asher 7, Starks 9, Jointer 8, Waide 21, Wade 10, Wertzler 8, Brown 3, Sturgis 4.
Cooper vs. Madison Southern
Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Chris Rodriguez, 6-6 Sr. Shaun Pouncy, 5-10 Sr. Evan Blackburn, and 5-10 Jr. Yamil Rondon. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-4 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Jr. Mason Davis, 6-2 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson.
Yamil Rondon made an unbelievable four point play with 18 seconds remaining to give Cooper a 65-64 victory over Madison Southern. Rondon hit a running three point shot and was also fouled and made the free throw on the play. There were six lead changes and eight ties in this game. Cooper shot 47.3% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 47.6% from the field including seven of 13 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Cooper turnovers.
Yamil Rondon led Cooper with 22 points including five three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Shaun Pouncy added 19 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Isaiah Johnson recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two steals. Evan Blackburn chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Casen Nobbe added 15 points including six of eight free throws, and four assists. Zach Hudson recorded 11 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Avery Davidson chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.
Cooper - 17,14,14,20,65
Madison Southern - 15,18,17,14,64
Cooper - (65) – Johnson 7, Rodriguez 2, S. Pouncy 19, Blackburn 7, Rondon 22, Combs 6, Alexander 2.
Madison Southern - (64) – Rose 25, Davis 2, Davidson 8, Nobbe 15, Z. Hudson 11, Whitaker 3.
DeSales vs. Lexington Christian Academy
DeSales coach Damien Anderson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. William Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-5 Jr. Colt Cummins, 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green, 6-5 So. Simon King, 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston.
DeSales defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 77-72. There were 23 lead changes and 10 ties in this game. DeSales shot 53.1% from the field including 11 of 22 from the three point line. The Colts connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 53.1% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyonbd the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 DeSales turnovers.
Damone King led DeSales with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Prince Kahnplaye added 17 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. Logan Tharp recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Brady Cummins chipped in with 13 points including threenthree point baskets, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Hagan Preston led Lexington Christian Academy with 24 points on 10 of 10 from the field including three of three from beyond the arc, one of one free throws, and three assists. Saxton Howard added 15 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Andersen Green recorded eight points including three of four free throws, and two assists.
DeSales - 15,22,22,18,77
Lexington Christian Academy - 13,20,27,12,72
DeSales - (77) – Tharp 14, Cummins 13, Gibson 3, King 26, Kahnplaye 17, Jawo 4.
Lexington Christian Academy - (72) – Cummins 6, Green 8, King 4, Howard 15, Preston 24, Spillman 5, Moss 4, Mayhorn 6.
Fleming County vs. Washington County
Fleming County coach Buddy Biggs started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Kaine Roberts, 6-3 Jr. Seth Hickerson, 6-5 Sr. Adam Hargett, 6-0 Jr. Lucas Jolly, and 6-3 Sr. Isaac Frye. Washington County coach Stephen Woodson countered with 6-7 So. Gabriel Weis, 6-3 Sr. Riley Brown, 6-8 Sr. Beau Baker, 6-0 Sr. Kamar Phillips, and 6-1 Sr. Noah Reynolds.
Washington County defeated Fleming County by the score of 58-47. There were two lead changes and two ties. Washington County shot 44% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Commanders connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 14 points off seven Fleming County turnovers. Fleming County shot 39.6% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on their only free throw, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Washington County turnovers.
Beau Baker led Washington County with 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 5-11 Jr. Camden Abell added 12 points on four three point baskets, and three rebounds. Gabriel Weis recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Riley Brown chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.
Adam Hargett led Fleming County with 16 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Lucas Jolly added 11 points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Seth Hickerson recorded 11 points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Isaac Frye chipped in with nine points and nine rebounds.
Fleming County - 12,13,13,9,47
Washington County - 11,12,20,15,58
Fleming County - (47) – Roberts 0, Hickerson 11, Hargett 16, Jolly 11, Frye 9.
Washington County - (58) – Weis 10, Brown 7, Baker 21, Phillips 3, Reynolds 5, Abell 12.
LaRue County vs. North Laurel
LaRue County coach Paul Childress started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Daniel Allen, 6-3 So. Jagger Mardis, 6-6 So. Landon Blakey, 5-10 Fr. Michael Harris, and 6-2 So. Ayden Seidl. North Laurel coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 So. Reece Davidson, 6-3 So. Jordan Rawlings, 6-2 Sr. Brody Brock, 5-10 Jr. Kole Jervis, and 6-1 Fr. Cooper Elza.
LaRue County defeated North Laurel by the score of 74-65. There were nine lead changes and 10 ties in this game. LaRue County shot 55.6% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Hawks connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 56.3% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine LaRue County turnovers.
Jagger Mardis led LaRue County with 31 points including six three point baskets, and three rebounds. Daniel Allen added 17 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Landon Blakey recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Brody Brock led North Laurel with 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kole Jervis added 18 points including two three point baskets. Reece Davidson recorded 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Cooper Elza chipped in with seven points, nine rebounds, and six assists.
LaRue County - 14,18,23,19,74
North Laurel - 12,19,17,17,65
LaRue County - (74) – Allen 17, Mardis 31, Blakey 12, Harris 6, Seidl 2, Miller 6.
North Laurel - (65) – Davidson 18, Rawlings 2, Brock 18, Jervis 18, Elza 7, Noble 2.
Taylor County vs. Lexington Catholic
Taylor County coach Montrel Irvin started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Keeton Clements, 6-3 Jr. Layken Lyons, 6-6 So. Bryten Close, 6-1 Sr. Jackson Wise, and 6-2 Sr. Christian Johnson. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.
Lexington Catholic defeated Taylor County by the score of 81-46. Lexington Catholic shot 60.7% from the field including 12 of 24 from the three point line. The Knights connected on one of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 16 Taylor County turnovers. Taylor County shot 40.4% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored five points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 19 points including three three point baskets, seven assists, two blocked shots, and six steals. John Reinhart added 16 points including four three point baskets, and five assists. Sam Smith recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.
Lakyen Lyons led Taylor County with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Christian Johnson added 13 points including three of three free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Keeton Clements recorded 12 points.
Taylor County - 10,12,13,11,46
Lexington Catholic - 23,24,22,12,81
Taylor County - (46) – Clements 12, Lyons 14, Close 1, Wise 0, Johnson 13, Gribbins 3, McLean 1, Colvin 2.
Lexington Catholic - (81) – Doyle 19, Turner 5, R. Williams 4, Smith 15, Reinhart 16, Heinrich 5, Meagher 4, Harward 4, Holland 3. M. Williams 2, Williams 2, Woodall 2.
Bourbon County vs. Lyon County
Bourbon County coach Derek Robinson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Roderick Hill, 6-3 Jr. Kaden Hilander, 6-5 So. Amari Bartelson, 6-2 So. Noah Earlywine, and 6-2 Jr. Bradley Robinson. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 Sr, Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick.
Lyon County raced out to a 31-11 first quarter lead on their way to a 97-41 victory over Bourbon County. Lyon County shot 63.2% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line, The Lyons connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 20 Bourbon County turnovers, Bourbon County shot 33.3% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc. The Colonels connected on three of 10 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored two points off nine Lyon County turnovers.
Travis Perry led Lton County with 28 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Brady Shoulders added 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals. 6-5 So. Isaac Defew recorded 13 points and four rebounds. 5-11 So. Carson Collins chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jack Reddick recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and nine assists. Braydon Kirk added nine points and seven rebounds.
Kaden Hilander led Bourbon County with 16 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Amari Bartelson added seven points. Bradley Robinson recorded six points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Bourbon County - 11,8,16,6,41
Lyon County - 31,29,20,17,97
Bourbon County - (41) – Hill 3, Hilander 16, Bartelson 7, Earlywine 4, Robinson 6, Byrd 1, Scott 4.
Lyon County - (97) – Breedlove 4, Kirk 9, Shoulders 14, Perry 28, Reddick 11, Carson Collins 11, Defew 13, Crawford 2, Burchett 5.
Calloway County vs. Frederick Douglass
Calloway County coach Brad Cleaver started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Jonah Butler, 6-3 Jr. Cole Lockhart, 6-5 Fr. Luke Armstrong, 5-9 Sr. Kolt Bazzell, and 6-1 Jr. Conner Lockhart. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-5 So. Nate Coen, 5-8 Jr. Christopher Wright, and 6-2 So. Terry Cayson.
Frederick Douglass outscored Calloway County 22-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 70-55 victory. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 56.3% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Calloway County turnovers. Calloway County shot 41.2% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lakers connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and four steals. 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson added 18 points and four rebounds. Aveion Chenault recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Christopher Wright chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals.
Jonah Butler led Calloway County with 18 points including three of three free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Conner Lockhart added 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Luke Armstrong recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Calloway County - 17,15,9,14,55
Frederick Douglass - 15,19,22,14,70
Calloway County - (55) – Butler 18, Cole Lockhart 0, Armstrong 7, Bazzell 4, Conner Lockhart 17, James 4, Lane 5.
Frederick Douglass - (70) – Boone 26, Chenault 11, Coen 0, Wright 11, Cayson 1, Busson 18, Jones 3.
December 28th
Cooper vs. Woodford County (Quarterfinal)
Cooper coach Tim Sullivan started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Chris Rodriguez, 6-6 Sr. Shaun Pouncy, 5-10 Sr. Evan Blackburn, and 5-10 Jr. Yamil Rondon. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide.
Santonio Waide hit two free throws in the closing seconds to give Woodford County a 60-58 victory over Cooper. There were three lead changes and 13 ties in this game. Woodford County shot 50% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored three points off 10 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 48.9% from the field including four of nine from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Woodford County turnovers.
Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 31 points including two three point baskets, 11 of 12 free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and six steals. Jaunte Jenkins added 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Layton Starks recorded 10 points and three rebounds.
Yamil Rondon led Cooper with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, and two assists. Shaun Pouncy added 16 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Jr. Jaiden Combs recorded nine points and two rebounds.
Cooper - 18,10,12,18,58
Woodford County - 18,12,13,17,60
Cooper - (58) – Johnson 6, Rodriguez 6, S. Pouncy 16, Blackburn 0, Rondon 21, Combs 9.
Woodford County - (60) – Jenkins 10, Asher 0, Starks 10, Jointer 3, Waide 31, Sturgis 5, Wade 1.
Lexington Catholic vs. Washington County (Quarterfinal)
Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart. Washington County coach Stephen Woodson countered with 6-7 So. Gabriel Weis, 6-3 Sr. Riley Brown, 6-8 Sr. Beau Baker, 6-0 Sr. Kamar Phillips, and 6-1 Sr. Noah Reynolds.
Lexington Catholic defeated Washington County by the score of 93-67. Lexington Catholic shot 60.7% from the field including 13 of 20 from the three point line. The Knights connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 18 Washington County turnovers. Washington County shot 56.1% from the field including six of 11 from beyond the arc. The Commanders connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals. John Reinhart added 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Sam Smith recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Rowan Williams chipped in with 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy recorded 11 points.
Beau Baker led Washington County with 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Gabriel Weis added 15 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Noah Reynolds recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Riley Brown chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.
Lexington Catholic - 26,26,17,24,93
Washington County - 18,16,14,19,67
Lexington Catholic - (93) – Doyle 25, Turner 5, R. Williams 14, Smith 15, Reinhart 18, Gambrell 2, Harward 3, Kennedy 11.
Washington County - (67) – Weis 15, Brown 9, Baker 19, Phillips 4, Reynolds 15, Abell 3, Smith 2.
DeSales vs. Lyon County (Quarterfinal)
DeSales coach Damien Anderson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. William Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 Sr, Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick.
Lyon County defeated DeSales by the score of 82-69. Lyon County shot 51.7% from the field including nine of 24 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 DeSales turnovers. DeSales shot 43.9% from the field including nine of 25 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Lyon County turnovers.
Brady Shoulders led Lyon County with 27 points including four of six free throws, 16 rebounds, and seven assists. Travis Perry added 24 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Jack Reddick recorded 20 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Braydon Kirk chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Damone King led DeSales with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Logan Tharp added 20 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Brady Cummins recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
DeSales - 17,13,16,23,69
Lyon County - 22,17,20,23,82
DeSales - (69) – Tharp 20, Cummins 13, Gibson 2, King 22, Kahnplaye 6, Jawo 6.
Lyon County - (82) – Breedlove 0, Kirk 7, Shoulders 27, Perry 24, Reddick 20, Defew 4.
LaRue County vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal)
LaRue County coach Paul Childress started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Daniel Allen, 6-3 So. Jagger Mardis, 6-6 So. Landon Blakey, 5-10 Fr. Michael Harris, and 6-2 So. Ayden Seidl. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson, 5-8 Jr. Christopher Wright, and 6-2 So. Terry Cayson.
Frederick Douglass trailed 40-26 in the first half but rallied and Aveion Chenault provided the winning points with a put back with 2.6 seconds remaining for the 69-67 victory over LaRue County. There were five lead changes and four ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 44.6% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 LaRue County turnovers. LaRue County shot 57.8% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Hawks connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored two points off four Frederick Douglass turnovers.
Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including four three point baskets, six of six free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Aveion Chenault added 20 points and eight rebounds. Christopher Wright recorded nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.
Daniel Allen led LaRue County with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Jagger Mardis added 18 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Landon Blakey recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.
LaRue County - 27,13,14,13,67
Frederick Douglass - 16,13,24,16,69
LaRue County - (67) – Allen 23, Mardis 18, Blakey 17, Harris 2, Seidl 0, Miller 7.
Frederick Douglass - (69) – Boone 26, Chenault 20, Busson 0, Wright 9, Cayson 5, Jones 6, Talbert 3.
December 29th
Woodford County vs. Lexington Catholic (Semifinal)
Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.
Lexington Catholic trailed Woodford County 28-26 at halftime but outscored the Yellow Jackets 44-16 after the intermission to earn a 70-44 victory. There were three lead changes and two ties in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 52.2% from the field (71.4% in the second half) including six of 18 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 18 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 27% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 23 of 29 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored five points off four Lexington Catholic turnovers.
Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 20 points including three of three free throws, six rebounds, seven assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Rowan Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. John Reinhart recorded 18 points including five three point baskets, and two rebounds.
Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 13 points including 11 of 11 free throws, and seven rebounds. Omari Jointer added eight points and three rebounds. Layton Starks recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Nolan Asher chipped in with seven points including three of four free throws, and six rebounds.
Woodford County - 16,12,9,7,44
Lexington Catholic - 8,18,22,22,70
Woodford County - (44) – Jenkins 4, Asher 7, Starks 8, Jointer 8, Waide 13, Wade 2, Sturgis 2.
Lexington Catholic - (70) – Doyle 20, Turner 2, R. Williams 18, Smith 4, Reinhart 18, Harward 4, M. Williams 2, Kennedy 2.
Frederick Douglass vs. Lyon County (Semifinal)
Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson, 5-8 Jr. Christopher Wright, and 6-2 So. Terry Cayson. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 Sr, Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick.
Lyon County pulled away in the second half to defeat Frederick Douglass by the score of 86-65. There were three ties and three lead changes in this game. Lyon County shot 47.2% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 46.8% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine Lyon County turnovers.
Travis Perry led Lyon County with 26 points including three three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Jack Reddick added 15 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Brady Shoulders recorded 12 points including four of eight free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Braydon Kirk chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. 6-5 So. Isaac Defew added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Lukas Breedlove recorded eight points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.
Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 27 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Logan Busson added 10 points and four rebounds. Christopher Wright recorded six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.
Frederick Douglass - 9,23,19,14,65
Lyon County - 11,26,30,19,86
Frederick Douglass - (65) – Boone 27, Chenault 5, Busson 10, Wright 6, Cayson 2, Talbert 5, Jones 4, Coen 2, Clare 2, Dials 2.
Lyon County - (86) – Breedlove 8, Kirk 12, Shoulders 12, Perry 26, Reddick 15, Defew 10, Crawford 3.
December 30th
Lyon County vs. Lexington Catholic (Championship)
Lyon County coach Ryan Perry started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 Sr, Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.
The score was tied 44-44 at halftime but Lyon County pulled away in the second half for an 83-63 victory over Lexington Catholic. Lyon County shot a sizzling 73.7% from the field in the second half. The score was tied five times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Lyon County shot 68.2% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 47.9% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Lyon County turnovers.
Travis Perry led Lyon County with 33 points including seven three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Jack Reddick added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Brady Shoulders recorded 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Braydon Kirk chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Lukas Breedlove recorded eight points including four of five free throws.
John Reinhart led Lexington Catholic with 22 points including seven three point baskets, four assists, and two steals. Tyler Doyle added 20 points and two rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Rowan Williams chipped in with four points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Lyon County - 19,25,23,16,83
Lexington Catholic - 21,23,8,11,63
Lyon County - (83) – Breedlove 8, Kirk 12, Shoulders 13, Perry 33, Reddick 15, Defew 2.
Lexington Catholic - (63) – Doyle 20, Turner 2, R. Williams 4, Smith 4, Reinhart 22, Harward 9, Woodall 2.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.
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