Topic: Basketball
2024BBKOBNLMB
. Newport vs. Lloyd Memorial (Boys)
Chad Garner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (Consolation Title)
Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Newport coach Rod Snapp started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. James Turner, 6-3 Sr. DaShawn Anderson, 6-8 So. Griffin Starks, 5-10 So. Amontae Lowe, and 5-11 Jr. Irvan Nichols. Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker countered with 6-5 Sr. Carter Bresser, 6-2 Jr. Anthony Blaackar, 6-7 Sr. EJ Walker, 5-10 Jr. Isiah Golsby, and 6-0 Sr. Jayden Humphrey.
Lloyd Memorial took a 15-9 first quarter lead and maintained an advantage throughout the game in a 59-52 victory over Newport. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Lloyd Memorial shot 41.7% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Juggernauts connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Newport turnovers. Newport shot 38% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off five Lloyd Memorial turnovers.
Anthony Blaackar led Lloyd Memorial with 17 points including nine of 12 free throws and four rebounds. Jayden Humphrey added 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. EJ Walker recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.
6-4 Sr. Adonaje Lowe led Newport with 20 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. DaShawn Anderson added 11 points and four rebounds. James Turner recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Griffin Starks chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Newport | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 52 |
Lloyd Memorial | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 59 |
Newport | (52) | - | Turner 7, Anderson 11, Starks 6, Amontae Lowe 3, Nichols 5, Adonaje Lowe 20. |
Lloyd Memorial | (59) | - | Bresser 3, Blaackar 17, Walker 15, Golsby 2, Humphrey 16, Sebastian 4, Copeland 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the KOB Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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.