Topic: Basketball
2024BBKOBBSTXB
. Bryant (Arkansas) vs. St. Xavier (Boys)
Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic Championship
Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Bryant (Arkansas) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton, 6-6 So. Jordan Warren, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead. St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-10 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.
St. Xavier raced out to a 26-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-50 victory over Bryant (Arkansas) to claim the King of the Bluegrass crown. St. Xavier shot 55.1% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Bryant turnovers. Bryant (Arkansas) shot 34.4% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers.
Graham Krezmien led St. Xavier with 19 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds. Chance Dillingham added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, and two assists. 6-1 Fr. Josh Lindsay recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.
Camarion Bead led Bryant (Arkansas ) with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. RJ Young added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Caleb Tucker recorded seven points and three rebounds.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Bryant (Arkansas) | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 50 |
St. Xavier | 26 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 76 |
Bryant (Arkansas) | (50) | - | RJ Young 14, Newton 3, Warren 2, Tucker 7, Bead 17, Frost 3, Young 2, Johnson 2. |
St. Xavier | (76) | - | Jackson 8, Hanke 4, Krezmien 19, Cameron 2, Dillingham 14, Klein 4, O’Bryan 3, Lindsay 11, Johnson 2, Dayes 9. |
2024 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass All-Tournament Team Bob White Most Valuable Player Jeremiah Jackson (St. Xavier), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Armelo Boone (Woodford County) EJ Walker (Lloyd Memorial), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brooks Cargould (North Oldham), Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Jordan Mabe (South Laurel), Tai Bell (Mater Lakes), Jayson Gasaway (Male), Anthony Blaackar (Lloyd Memorial), Ferlandas Wright (Fairdale), James Turner (Newport), Chief Cameron (St. Xavier), Chance Dillingham (St. Xavier), Camarion Bead (Bryant), RJ Newton (Bryant), and RJ Young (Bryant).
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.