Topic: Basketball
2024BBLCDMB
. LaRue County vs. DuPont Manual (Boys)
WGM Holiday Tournament (3rd Place Game)
Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 30, 2024
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
LaRue County coach Paul Childress started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jagger Mardis, 6-1 Jr. Ayden Seidl, 6-6 Sr., 6-6 So. Landon Blakey, 5-10 Sr. Lucas Thompson, and 6-1 So. Michael Harris. DuPont Manual coach Miguel Coleman countered with 6-0 Jr. Geoffrey Njogu, 5-11 Jr. DaShawn McGee, 6-6 Sr. Justice Decker, 5-10 Sr. Noah Smith, and 5-10 Sr. Malachi Coleman.
DuPont Manual trailed 45-44 after three quarters but rallied to defeat the Hawks by the score of 64-57. The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game. LaRue County fell behind 18-4 after the first quarter but battled back to make it a very competitive game. DuPont Manual shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line. The Crimsons connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LaRue County turnovers. LaRue County shot 50% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Hawks connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight DuPont Manual turnovers.
Noah Smith led DuPont Manual with 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Malachi Coleman added 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Justice Decker recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Geoffrey Njogu chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.
Landon Blakey led LaRue County with 22 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Jagger Mardis added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and five assists. 6-1 So. Tyler Bartley recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
LaRue County | 4 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 57 |
DuPont Manual | 18 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 64 |
LaRue County | (57) | - | Mardis 12, Seidl 0, Blakey 22, Thompson 4, Harris 0, Mulkins 4, McDowell 2, C. Miller 3, Bartley 10. |
DuPont Manual | (64) | - | Njogu 10, McGee 2, Decker 11, Smith 17, Coleman 16, Shelton 2, Woods 1, Thompson 4, Hall 1. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic 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.