202044DBERMCBC

Berea vs. Madison Central (Boys)

44th District Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 28, 2020

Berea coach Eric Swords started the following lineup:6-3 Jr. Jayden Smith, 6-2 Sr. Jarred Whitaker, 6-4 Jr. Jaylen Dorsey, 5-8 Sr. Timmy Thompson, and 6-2 Jr. Edward Sexton.  Madison Central Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 Jr. Kole Browne, 6-2 Jr. Alex Rogers, 6-5 Fr. Trey Skaggs, 6-1 Jr. Braeden Ray, and 6-2 Fr. Jaylen Davis.

Madison Central defeated Berea by a score of 70-40.  Madison Central shot 48.3% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Berea shot 29.2% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc.  The Pirates connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 24 turnovers.

Kole Browne led Madison Central with 24 points including three three point baskets, three assists, and two steals.  Alex Rogers added eight points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Jaylen Davis recorded eight points and five rebounds.

Jaylen Dorsey led Berea with 15 points including five of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.  Jarred Whitaker added nine points and five rebounds.  Jayden Smith recorded five points, nine rebounds, and one blocked shot.

Berea,7,12,11,10,40

Madison Central,18,21,23,8,70

Berea (40) - Smith 5, Whitaker 9, Dorsey 15, Timmy Thompson 3, Sexton 2, Morgan 4, Wilson 2.

Madison Central (70) – Browne 24, Rogers 8, Skaggs 4, Ray 3, Davis 8, Hardge 4, Buckner 3, Coleman 6, Chenault 5, Hardin 5.

All Tournament Team -  Cruse Pingleton (Model), Bryson Perry (Model), Hunter Buchanan (Madison Southern), Chad Fugate (Madison Southern), Timmy Thompson (Berea), Jayden Smith (Berea), Jaylen Dorsey (Berea), Braeden Ray (Madison Central), Will Hardin (Madison Central), Kenyatta Hardge (Madison Central), and Kole Browne (Madison Central) (MVP).

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

202044DBERMCGC

Berea vs. Madison Central (Girls)

44th District Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 28, 2020

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 6-0 So.Madison Howell, 5-9 Fr. Chesney Lovins, 6-0 So. Mackenzie Howell, 5-0 So. Isis Rodgers, and 5-8 So. Alexis Newman.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Jr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Madison Central trailed 20-16 at halftime but rallied in the second half to pull away for a 43-32 victory over Berea and earn the district crown.  They benefitted from excellent free throws shooting today connecting on 21 of 29 from the charity stripe for a 72.4% mark .  This was an area that had cost them in several games this season.  Madison Central shot 27.8% from the field including two of seven from the three point line.  The Indians pulled down 31 rebounds and committed five turnovers.  Berea shot 28.6% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

Tournament MVP Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 21 points including 15 of 19 free throws and three blocked shots.  The “double-double” machine Jekauri McKeithen added 10 points, 19 rebounds, and two assists.  5-4 7^th Grade Nataya Strader had a good game off the bench with five points and two rebounds.

Madison Howell led Berea with 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  Isis Rodgers added nine points including four of four free throws.  Chesney Lovins recorded five points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Berea,11,9,5,7,32

Madison Central,9,7,15,12,43

Berea (32) – Madison Howell 10, Lovins 5, Mackenzie Howell 4, Rodgers 9, Newman 4.

Madison Central (43) – Hammitt 2, Todd 21, McKeithen 10, Eve Carter 1, Bierbaum 4, Strader 5.

All Tournament Team – Keaton Hall (Model), McKenna Tuttle (Model), Macie Daniels (Madison Southern), Aleigh Richardson (Madison Southern), Isis Rodgers (Berea), Madison Howell (Berea), Chesney Lovins (Berea), Eve Carter (Madison Central), Brianna Bierbaum (Madison Central), Jekauri McKeithen (Madison Central), and Taleya Todd (Madison Central) (MVP).

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

202044DMSMC

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Boys)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

February 24, 2020

Madison Southern coach Austin Newton started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jonah Wooten, 6-1 Sr. Chad Fugate, 6-4 So. Nate Turner, 5-7 Sr. Colby Sebastian, and 5-11 Sr. Hunter Buchanan.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 Jr. Kole Browne, 6-2 Fr. Jaylen Davis, 6-5 Fr. Trey Skaggs, 6-1 Jr. Braeden Ray, and 6-2 Jr.Alex Rogers.

Madison Central trailed 27-19 at halftime but rallied in the second half fueled by 11 points and six rebounds by 5-11 8^th Grade Kenyatta Hardge to defeat Madison Southern by the score of 53-46.  Madison Central shot 37.8% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 34% from the field including five of18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.

Braeden Ray led Madison Central with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Kenyatta Hardge added 11 points  and six rebounds in 14 minutes, all in the second half.  6-4 So. Will Hardin recorded 10 points and six rebounds.  Alex Rogers chipped in with seven points and six rebounds.  Kole Browne added seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Nate Turner led Madison Southern with 11 points including two three point baskets.  Hunter Buchanan added 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.  Chad Fugate recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.  Colby Sebastian chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Madison Southern,17,10,7,12,46

Madison Central,14,5,15,19,53

Madison Southern (46) – Wooten 5, Fugate 8, Turner 11, Sebastian 7, Buchanan 11, Smith 2, Lee 2.

Madison Central (53) – Browne 7, Davis 0, Skaggs 2, Ray 16, Rogers 7, Hardge 11, Hardin 10.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

202044DMSMCG

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Girls)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

February 24, 2020

Madison Southern coach Allie Turley started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Macie Daniels,5-10 Sr. Aleigh Richardson, 5-9 Sr. Skylar Sparks, 5-6 So. Morgan Flannery, and 5-6 Jr. Samantha Cornelison.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Jr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-4 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Madison Central escaped with a 40-36 victory over Madison Southern to avenge a regular season loss to the Lady Eagles but it did not come easy.  Madison Central led 25-11 at halftime but Taleya Todd picked up her fourth foul early in the third quarter (5:44) and went to the bench.  Madison Southern rallied and trailed 29-24 after three quarters.  Madison Southern rallied to lead 33-31 with 3:24 left in the game but Madison Central fueled by Todd’s return and some late free throws came back for the hard earned victory.

Madison Central shot 41.4% from the field including three of seven from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 13 of 23 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 30.6% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 16 points including seven of 10 free throws despite being limited to 22 minutes of play due to foul woes.  JeKauri McKeithen added 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Eve Carter recorded four points, two rebounds, and two assists.  Brianna Bierbaum tallied six points on two three point baskets.

Macie Daniels led Madison Southern with 19 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.  Aleigh Richardson added five points, nine rebounds, and two steals. 

Madison Southern,8,3,13,12,36

Madison Central,14,11,4,11,40

Madison Southern (36) – Daniels 19, Richardson 5, Sparks 4, Flannery 2, Cornelison 3, Estep 3.

Madison Central (40) – Hammitt 1, Todd 16, McKeithen 13, Eve Carter 4, Bierbaum 6.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020MCPLDG

Madison Central vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 21, 2020

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-9 Sr. Taleya Todd, 5-11 Sr. Jekauri McKeithen, 5-5 Fr. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Jr. Brianna Bierbaum.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon countered with 5-10 Jr. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-8 So. Aziah Campbell, 5-8 Jr. Haley Gadd, 5-5 So. Carley Hinshaw, and 5-8 Jr. Tanaya Cecil.

Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded 21 steals and six blocked shots and scored 29 points off 31 Madison Central turnovers in a 51-30 victory over the Indians.  Dunbar shot 35.3% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on nine of 12 free throws and pulled down 27 rebounds.  Madison Central shot 35.3% from the field including one of five from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 17 Dunbar turnovers.

Elise Ellison-Coons led Dunbar with 21 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and eight steals.  Tanaya Cecil added 20 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Aziah Campbell recorded seven points, two blocked shots, and four steals.

Taleya Todd led Madison Central with 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals.  Jekauri McKeithen added seven points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 

Madison Central,7,7,14,2,30

Paul Laurence Dunbar,15,13,14,9,51

Madison Central (30) – Hammitt 0, Todd 16, McKeithen 7, Eve Carter 0, Bierbaum 3, Long 2, Alleruzzo 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (51) – Ellison-Coons 21, Campbell 7, Gadd 2, Hinshaw 0, Cecil 20, Jackson 1.

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020BELEKUM

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22, 2020

Belmont coach Casey Alexander started the following lineup: 6-7 Gr.Tyler Scanlon, 6-4 Sr. Michael Benkert, 6-11 So.Nick Muszynski, 6-2 So.Grayson Murphy, and 6-3 So. Adam Kunkel.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 Fr. Michael Moreno, 6-3 Sr. Ty Taylor, 6-8 So. Tre King, 6-0 Jr. Russhard Cruickshank, and 6-2 So. Jomaru Brown.

Belmont took an early lead and was never threatened in an 83-70 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Belmont shot 48.4% from the field including 12 of 27 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 11 of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky University shot 50% from the field including 13 of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Belmont turnovers. 

Adam Kunkel led Belmont with 22 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.  Tyler Scanlon added 14 points including five of six free throws, , four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Grayson Murphy recorded 13 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals.  6-6 Fr. Ben Sheppard chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

6-9 Sr. Lachlan Anderson led Eastern Kentucky University with 15 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Ty Taylor added 11 points including three three point baskets,  6-2 Jr.JacQuess Hobbs recorded 11 points including two three point baskets.  Michael Moreno added 10 points including two three point baskets,10 rebounds, and four assists.  Jomaru Brown chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Belmont,42,41,83

Eastern Kentucky University,30.40,70

Belmont (83) – Scanlon 14, Benkert 7, Muszynski 0, Murphy 13, Kunkel 22, Sheppard 10, Hollander 3, Hopkins 6, Adelsperger 8.

Eastern Kentucky University (70) –Moreno 10, Taylor 11, T.King 7, Cruickshank 5, Brown 9, Hobbs 11, Anderson 15, Balogun 2.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020BELEKUW

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22, 2020

Belmont coach Bart Brooks started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Ellie Harmeyer, 6-0 Sr. Maura Muensterman, 6-1 Sr. Maddie Wright,5-7 So. Jamilyn Kinney, and 6-0 Fr. Kiki Britzmann.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 6-1 Jr. Samari Mowbray, 5-11 Jr. Bria Bass, 6-2 Jr. I’Liyah Green, 5-6 Jr. Teri Goodlett, and 5-6 Jr. Qay Stanton.

Belmont totally dominated play tonight in an 85-46 victory over Eastern Kentucky University.  Belmont shot 50.8% from the field including 12 of 20 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 11 of 20 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 13 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 27.3% from the field including five of 32 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Belmont turnovers.

Ellie Harmeyer led Belmont with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, and 13 rebounds.  Jamilyn Kinney added 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Maddie Wright recorded 11 points and 6-0 Fr. Nikki Baird chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Maura Muensterman added nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists. 

Teri Goodlett led Eastern Kentucky University with 12 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Bria Bass added 10 points and four rebounds.  5-7 Jr. De’ayra Davis recorded eight points and three rebounds and I’Liyah Green pulled down 10 rebounds.

Belmont,14,27,20,24,85

Eastern Kentucky University,9,8,16,13,46

Belmont (85) – Harmeyer 23, Muensterman 9, Wright 11, Kinney 13, Britzmann 5, Treece 6, Baird 11, Browning 7.

Eastern Kentucky University (46) – Mowbray 2, Bass 10, Green 2, Goodlett 12, Stanton 5, Jordan 7, Davis 8.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020PLDSCB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 21, 2020

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-4 So.Zach Carter, 6-4 So.Tim Hall, 6-6 So. Robert Todd, 5-9 Fr. Nick Spalding, and 6-0 Sr. Dylan Spalding.  Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-1 Sr.Chrisman Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Silas Emongo, 6-6 Sr. Terrin Hamilton, 6-0 Sr.Aaron Leake, and 6-0 Sr. Josh Bredwood.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Scott County by the score of 63-49.  Dunbar shot 51.1% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 31.3% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers.

Tim Hall led Dunbar with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots.  Nick Spalding added 19 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and two steals.  Robert Todd recorded 10 points and five rebounds.

Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 16 points including seven of nine free throws.  Aaron Leake added 12 points including two three point baskets.  5-10 Jr. Chase Grigsby recorded eight points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,20,7,18,18,63

Scott County,12,13,13,11,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar (63) – Carter 7, Hall 22, Todd 10, N. Spalding 19, D. Spalding 5.

Scott County (49) – Johnson 0, Emongo 0, Hamilton 16, Leake 12, Bredwood 5, Grigsby 8, Coffey 2, Richardson 6.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020MCBEG

Marion County vs. Bullitt East (Girls)

Bullitt East High School

Mt. Washington, KY

February 19, 2020

Marion County coach Kelly Wood started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ciara Mosely, 5-9 Sr. Dailyn Spalding, 5-11 Sr. Jayla Cowherd, 5-6 Jr. Tanika Williams, and 5-8 Sr. Katie Mattingly.  Bullitt East coach Chris Stallings countered with5-10 Sr. Lexi Taylor, 5-11 Sr. Kennedy Griffin, 5-11 Sr. Madison Thornton, 5-3 Sr. Sarah Ezell, and 5-8 Sr. Caroline Scott.

Marion County defeated Bullitt East by the score of 71-67.  The score was tied five times and there were two lead changes in the game.  Marion County shot 44.7% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Knights connected on22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Bullitt East turnovers.  Bullitt East shot 43.3% from the field including eight of 28 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Chargers connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Marion County turnovers.

Tanika Williams led Marion County with 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Dailyn Spalding added 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Ciara Mosely recorded 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Katie Mattingly chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Jayla Cowherd added eight points and eight rebounds.

Lexi Taylor led Bullitt East with 21 points including six of seven free throws and 11 rebounds.  Kennedy Griffin added 16 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Marion County,17,16,20,18,71

Bullitt East,14,13,17,23,67

Marion County (71) – Mosely 16, Dailyn Spalding 18, Cowherd 8, Williams 18, Mattingly 11.

BullittEast (67) – Taylor 21, Griffin 16, Thornton 0, S. Ezell 3, Scott 6, Starr 3, Egan 5, Granado 4, Billings 3, Reid 2, Merkle 4.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2020NLSCG

North Laurel vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 20, 2020

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan Jr. started the following lineup: 5-10 7^th Grade Halle Collins, 5-8 So. Emily Sizemore, 5-11 Sr. Isabel Gray, 5-7 So. Hailee Valentine, and 5-7 Sr. Gracie Jervis.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 Jr. Kenady Tompkins, 6-0 Jr. Kaylie Wise, 6-3 Sr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Morgan DeFoor, and 5-6 So. Emma Price.

North Laurel outscored Scott County 27-9 in the final quarter to earn an 88-68 road victory over the Cardinals.  North Laurel shot 41.5% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 36 of 43 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 17 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 36.1% from the field including five of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 19 of 28 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored six points off nine North Laurel turnovers.

Halle Collins led North Laurel with 23 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three steals.  Hailee Valentine added 21 points including 14 of 16 free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Emily Sizemore recorded 17 points including 15 of 18 free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Gracie Jervis chipped in with 15 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 19 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  5-6 Fr. Tyra Young added 11 points and three rebounds.  Malea Williams recorded 10 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Kenady Tompkins chipped in with 10 points.

North Laurel,27,16,18,27,88

Scott County,14,17,28,9,68

North Laurel (88) – Collins 23, Sizemore 17, Gray 8, Valentine 21, Jervis 15, McKnight 4.

Scott County (68) – Tompkins 10, Wise 4, Williams 10, DeFoor 19, Price 5, Owens 5, Penney 1, Young 11, Kenney 3.

A special thanks to the Scott County Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.