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Friday, 7 April 2023
27th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Boys) December 7, 9, 7 10 2022
Topic: Basketball

27BHCB

27th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Boys)
Great Crossing & Scott County High Schools

Georgetown, KY
December 7, 9, & 10th , 2022

© 2022 Ron Harrison

Franklin County vs. Great Crossing December 7th Great Crossing High School

Franklin County coach Jonathan Moore started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Zachary Perry, 5-11 So. Kiyas White, 6-4 Sr. Andrew Chenault, 5-8 Sr. Dominick Taylor, and 5-11 Sr. Zac Cox. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 6-0 So. Christian Martin, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing raced out to a 29-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-29 victory over Franklin County. Great Crossing shot 56.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 19 Franklin County turnovers. Franklin County shot 28.6% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Flyers connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 13 points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots. Gage Richardson added 12 points including three three point baskets. Vince Dawson III recorded 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and five steals. 6-3 Sr. DeJohn Blunt chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. Christian Martin added seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Andrew Chenault led Franklin County with seven points and five rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Zach Claudio added four points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Franklin County - 4,8,9,8,29
Great Crossing - 29,14,10,8,61

Franklin County - (29) – Perry 2, White 3, Chenault 7, Taylor 0, Cox 2, Russell 3, Claudio 4, Antoine 3, Hurst 3, Griffin 2.
Great Crossing - (61) – Godfrey 6, Dawson III 10, Moreno 13, Martin 7, Richardson 12, Blunt 7, Burrell 4, Payne 2.

Covington Holy Cross vs. John Hardin December 7th Great Crossing High School

Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-11 Sr. Jacob Smith. John Hardin coach 6-2 So. Andre Smith, 5-11 So. Braydin Hobbs, 6-5 Sr. Taj Douglas, 5-10 So. Marquis Hayes, and 5-11 Sr. Jake Owens.

Covington Holy Cross defeated John Hardin by the score of 82-47. Covington Holy Cross shot 51.7% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 John Hardin turnovers. John Hardin shot 26.8% from the field including two of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Covington Holy Cross turnovers.

Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 29 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jacob Smith added 17 points including three three point baskets. Javier Ward recorded 16 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Sam Gibson recorded seven points, 19 rebounds, and five blocked shots.

Braydin Hobbs led John Hardin with 11 points and three rebounds. Andre Smith added nine points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Jake Owens recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-11 Jr. Raquinn Lynch chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Marquis Hayes recorded six points including four of six free throws, and six rebounds.

Covington Holy Cross - 17,20,30,15,82
John Hardin - 10,10,17,10,47

Covington Holy Cross - (82) – Meyer 29, Reinersman 2, Gibson 7, Ward 16, Smith 17, Ambrocio 3, White 1, L. Arlinghaus 7.
John Hardin - (47) – Smith 9, Hobbs 11, Douglas 1, Hayes 6, Owens 7, Lynch 7, Bennett 2, Bertolucci 4.

Frederick Douglass vs. Moore December 7th Scott County High School

Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Carter, 5-11 Sr. Jack Ngog, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson. Moore coach Patrick McGee countered with 6-0 Sr. Karmelo Jackson, Yuvi Bimwal, 6-2 Sr. Hunter Wheatley, 5-9 Fr. Dayvone Harrison, and 5-9 Jr. Jacob Forney.

Frederick Douglass defeated Moore by the score of 77-52. Frederick Douglass shot 56.6% from the field including 10 of 17 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 31 Moore turnovers. Moore shot 46.5% from the field including five of eight from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Armelo Boone added 18 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Dayvone Harrison led Moore with 10 points and four rebounds. Hunter Wheatley added nine points and six rebounds. Yuvi Bimwal recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Jr. John Thomas chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass - 21,28,18,10,77
Moore - 11,6,13,22,52

Frederick Douglass - (77) – Boone 18, Triplett 2, Carter 0, Ngog 6, Simpson 21, Chenault 10, Busson 2, Menifee 4, Hill 4, Simonsen 4, Dixon 6.
Moore - (52) – Jackson 0, Bimwal 9, Wheatley 9, Harrison 10, Forney 1, Leslie 6, Hambric 2, Jones 5, Thomas 9, Bartlett 1.

Lafayette vs. Scott County December 7th Scott County High School

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-0 So. Ishmael Eli Thomas, 6-0 Sr. Emmany Bandamana, 5-10 Sr. Xavier Harmon, and 5-11 Sr. Jayd Huynh. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.

Scott County defeated Lafayette by the score of 69-58. There were three ties and two lead changes in this game. Scott County shot 48% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 52.6% from the field including seven of 12 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Scott County turnovers.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 18 points including eight of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. DaQuis Brown added 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots. Lamarion McGrapth recorded 12 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.

DeMarcus Surratt led Lafayette with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Jayd Huynh added 14 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Emmany Bandamana recorded nine points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.

Lafayette - 17,11,13,17,58
Scott County - 17,19,19,14,69

Lafayette - (58) – Surratt 23, Thomas 3, Bandamana 9, Harmon 0, Huynh 14, Cotton 6, Shefner 3.
Scott County - (69) – Mosby 18, Gallagher 3, McGrapth 12, Brown 14, Glenn 6, Miles 8, Christopher 2, Moody 6.





Great Crossing vs. Covington Holy Cross (Semifinal) December 9th Great Crossing High School

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 6-0 So. Christian Martin, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson. Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell countered with 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-11 Sr. Jacob Smith.


Great Crossing defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 75-60. Great Crossing shot 57.9% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Covington Holy Cross turnovers. Covington Holy Cross shot 38.5% from the field including 10 of 30 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.


Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Malachi Moreno added 21 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. 5-9 So. Junius Burrell recorded 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Christian Martin chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Gage Richardson added eight points including two three point baskets.


Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 34 points including four three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Javier Ward added 14 points including two three point baskets. 5-10 Sr. Matthew Dreas recorded nine points on three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists.



Great Crossing - 17,21,14,23,75
Covington Holy Cross - 9,14,25,12,60

Great Crossing - (75) – Godfrey 5, Dawson III 23, Moreno 21, Martin 8, Richardson 8, Burrell 10.
Covington Holy Cross - (60) – Meyer 34, Reinersman 0, Gibson 0, Ward 14, Smith 3, Dreas 9.

Frederick Douglass vs. Scott County Semifinal December 9th Scott County High School

Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault. 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 77-62. Frederick Douglass shot 47.6% from the field including three of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 39.2% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. Armelo Boone added 23 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and four steals. Aveion Chenault recorded 16 points including seven of eight free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Busson chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. 5-9 So. Tristan Christopher added 11 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. DaQuis Brown recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Micah Glenn chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Quade Miles added eight points including two three point baskets.

Frederick Douglass - 17,17,24,19,77
Scott County - 9,14,20,19,62

Frederick Douglass - (77) – Boone 23, Chenault 16, Busson 6, Triplett 4, Simpson 25, Jones 3.
Scott County - (62) – Mosby 18, Gallagher 5, McGrapth 0, Brown 10, Glenn 8, Christopher 11, Miles 8, Moody 2.

Covington Holy Cross vs. Scott County (3rd Place Game) December 10th Scott County High School

Covington Holy Cross coach Casey Sorrell started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Jacob Meyer, 6-3 Jr. Carson Reinersman, 7-0 Sr. Sam Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Javier Ward, and 5-10 Sr. Matthew Dreas. Scott County coach Tim Glenn countered with 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-3 Jr. Noah Gallagher, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown, and 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn.


Covington Holy Cross defeated Scott County by the score of 95-72. Covington Holy Cross shot 52.9% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 18 points off nine Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 41.8% from the field including 11 of 36 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Covington Holy Cross turnovers.


Jacob Meyer led Covington Holy Cross with 37 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Javier Ward added 28 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Sam Gibson recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds.


Nick Mosby led Scott County with 20 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. DaQuis Brown added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Micah Glenn recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.


Covington Holy Cross - 24,30,20,21,95
Scott County - 18,15,23,16,72

Covington Holy Cross - (95) – Meyer 37, Reinersman 0, Gibson 14, Ward 28, Dreas 5, Arlinghaus 5, Smith 3, Ambrocio 1, White 2.
Scott County - (72) - Mosby 20, Gallagher 4, McGrapth 5, Brown 18, Glenn 13, Christopher 6, Moody 2, Luckett 2, Elzy 2.

Great Crossing vs. Frederick Douglass (Championship) December 10th Scott County High School

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-3 Sr. DeJohn Blunt, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 So. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault. 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.


Great Crossing raced out to a 20-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 78-60 victory over Frederick Douglass. Great Crossing shot 60% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored four points off five Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 38.7% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Great Crossing turnovers.


Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Junius Burrell added 17 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded 12 points and two rebounds. 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III chipped in with 11 points, four rebounds, and six assists. DeJohn Blunt added 10 points.


Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-9 So. Derion Talbert added nine points. Logan Busson recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jack Ngog chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets. (Armelo Boone was limited to 4:13 minutes tonight-injury).


Great Crossing - 20,17,22,19,78
Frederick Douglass - 6,12,15,27,60

Great Crossing - (78) – Godfrey 12, Blunt 10, Moreno 17, Burrell 17, Richardson 6, Dawson III 11, Martin 3, Hill 2.
Frederick Douglass - (60) – Boone 0, Chenault 5, Busson 8, Triplett 0, Simpson 24, Carter 2, Dixon 3, Wright 2, Talbert 9, Ngog 7.

The only games covered in this report was the championship bracket and the third place game.



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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Thursday, 6 April 2023
2023 UK HealthCare Boys' Basketball Sweet 16(R) March 15-18, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023KHSAABC

2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16®
Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

Lexington, KY
March 15-18, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Woodford County vs. Jeffersontown Wednesday March 15th

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Mekhi Smith, 6-2 Sr. Aden Nelson, 6-4 Jr. Layton Stark, 5-9 So. Santonio Waide, and 6-5 So. Jasper Johnson. Jeffersontown coach Richard Duncan countered with 6-2 So. Camron McDaniels, 6-0 Sr. Jay Hackley-Marks, 6-5 Jr. Lukus McDaniels, 5-9 Sr. Rhys Taylor, and 5-11 Sr. Brandon Gatewood.

Woodford County defeated Jeffersontown in overtime by the score of 60-57. Jasper Johnson hit a big three point basket in transition and two free throws to spark the victors in overtime. Brandon Gatewood’s three point attempt for the tie bounced off the rim at the buzzer. Woodford County shot 40.4% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Jeffersontown shot 44% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Chargers connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 15 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jasper Johnson added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Aden Nelson recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Mekhi Smith chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Layton Stark added six points and six rebounds.

Camron McDaniels led Jeffersontown with 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Rhys Taylor added 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Brandon Gatewood recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Lukus McDaniels chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Jay Hackley-Marks added seven points and four assists. 6-2 Sr. Genesis Nimely recorded eight points and two blocked shots.

Woodford County - 14,17,13,8,8,60
Jeffersontown - 18,12,15,7,5,57

Woodford County - (60) – Smith 10, Nelson 11, Stark 6, Waide 15, Johnson 13, Jenkins 1, McCrear 4.
Jeffersontown - (57) – C. McDaniels 13, Hackley-Marks 7, L. McDaniels 7, Taylor 11, Gatewood 10, Moore 1, Nimely 8.

McCracken County vs. Elizabethtown Wednesday March 15th

McCracken County coach Dustin Roberts started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jack McCune, 6-1 Sr. Carson Purvis, 6-6 Sr. Ian Hart, 5-11 Jr. Connor Miller, and 5-11 Sr. Jack Bradley. Elizabethtown coach James Haire countered with 6-2 Jr. Trey Durbin, 6-0 So. JQuan Williams, 6-10 Jr. Ayden Evans, 5-8 Sr. Obian Howard, and 5-10 Sr. JuJuan Williams.

Elizabethtown rallied in the final quarter to defeat McCracken County 48-44. Elizabethtown shot 36.4% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed six turnovers. McCracken County shot 41.5% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.

Ayden Evans led Elizabethtown with 21 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, seven blocked shots, and three steals. Obian Howard added 10 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and two steals. Jquan Williams recorded six points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Connor Miller led McCracken County with 15 points including five of six free throws, and 12 rebounds. Jack McCune added 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots. Ian Hart recorded nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

McCracken County - 12,12,13,7,44
Elizabethtown - 14,11,11,12,48

McCracken County - (44) – McCune 14, Purvis 2, Hart 9, Miller 15, Bradley 2, Klope 2.
Elizabethtown - (48) – Durbin 2, JQuan Williams 6, Ayden Evans 21, Howard 10, JuJuan Williams 4, Townsend 2, McAdams 3.

Pulaski County vs. Warren Central Wednesday March 15th

Pulaski County coach John Fraley started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Cayden Lancaster, 6-2 Sr. Barek Williams, 6-2 Sr. Brysen Dugger, 5-10 Sr. Kameryn Hargis, and 6-1 Fr. Carson Fraley. Warren Central coach William Unseld countered with 6-5 Jr. Kade Unseld, 6-4 Sr. Chappelle Whitney, 6-4 Sr. Damarion Walkup, 5-11 Sr. Izayiah Villafuerte, and 6-3 Sr. Omari Glover.

Warren Central raced out to a 20-3 first quarter lead on their way to an 80-55 victory over Pulaski County. Warren Central shot 56.9% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers. Pulaski County shot 37.7% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc. The Maroons connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

Kade Unseld led Warren Central with 26 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Chappelle Whitney added 16 points, 11 rebnounds, and six assists. Omari Glover recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Izayiah Villafuerte chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four assists.

Barek Williams led Pulaski County with 19 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Cayden Lancaster added 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Pulaski County - 3,16,19,17,55
Warren Central - 20,25,19,16,80

Pulaski County - (55) – Lancaster 14, Williams 19, Dugger 5, Hargis 0, C. Fraley 4, Wooldridge 2, Cook 2, King 3, Frye 6.
Warren Central - (80) – Unseld 26, Whitney 16, Walkup 4, Villafuerte 8, Glover 11, Jefferson 6, Wells 3, Dahir 3, Boards 3.

Ashland Blazer vs. Owensboro Wednesday March 15th

Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Zander Carter, 6-2 Sr, Tristin Davis, 6-3 Jr. Asher Adkins, 6-1 Sr. Rheyce DeBoard, and 6-2 Sr. Tucker Conway. Owensboro coach Rod Drake countered with 6-1 Sr. Talas Taylor, 5-10 Sr. Cayman Powell, 6-5 Sr. Jaiarius Webb, 5-9 Fr. Jonathan Moss, and 5-11 Sr. Kenyatta Carbon.

6-1 So. Braxton Jennings hit a three point basket with 18 seconds left to give Ashland Blazer a 66-65 victory over Owensboro. Owensboro had a chance for the win but a pull-up jumper and two put-backs failed to connect and Ashland Blazer held on for the win. Ashland Blazer shot 42.4% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line. The Tomcats connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers. Owensboro shot 40% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Red Devils connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.

Zander Carter led Ashland Blazer with 25 points including six of seven free throws, and 13 rebounds. Rheyce DeBoard added 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Braxton Jennings recorded 10 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. 6-5 Jr. Nate Frieze chipped in with two points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

Kenyatta Carbon led Owensboro with 22 points including eight of 10 free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Talas Taylor added 13 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Jonathan Moss recorded 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Jaiarius Webb chipped in with eight points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Ashland Blazer - 14,14,16,22,66
Owensboro - 20,10,18,17,65

Ashland Blazer - (66) – Carter 25, Davis 6, Adkins 3, DeBoard 17, Conway 3, Jennings 10, Frieze 2.
Owensboro - (65) – Taylor 13, Powell 5, Webb 8, Moss 11, Carbon 22, Pendleton 4, Rogers 2.





Breathitt County vs. Male Thursday March 16th

Breathitt County coach Kyle Moore started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Christian Collins, 6-3 Sr. Andrew Combs, 6-6 Sr. Bryce Hoskins, 6-0 Sr. Like Bellamy, and 6-4 So. Austin Sperry. Male coach Tim Haworth countered with 6-2 Fr. Cole Edelen, 6-2 Sr. Demetris “Meechie” White, 6-5 So. Jayson Gasaway, 5-11 Sr. Jack Edelen, and 5-11 Jr. Max Gainey.

Male defeated Breathitt County by the score of 94-59. Male shot 56.3% from the field including 15 of 33 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed six turnovers. Breathitt County shot 50% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

Jack Edelen led Male with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cole Edelen added 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Demetris “Meechie” White recorded 15 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Jayson Gasaway chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Max Gainey added 10 points, two assists, and four steals.

Luke Bellamy led Breathitt County with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Austin Sperry added 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Bryce Hoskins recorded nine points, two rebounds, and four assists. Andrew Combs chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and three assists. Christian Collins added six points and seven rebounds.

Breathitt County - 14,13,13,19,59
Male - 20,34,17,23,94

Breathitt County - (59) – Collins 6, A. Combs 7, Hoskins 9, L. Bellamy 16, Sperry 10, Hamilton 3, Terry 2, Turner 2, I. Bellamy 4.
Male - (94) – C. Edelen 17, White 15, Gasaway 12, J. Edelen 18, Gainey 10, Richardson 3, Harris 4, Egan 3, J. Jordan 7, Vrbancic 3, K. Jordan 2.

Newport vs. Lyon County Thursday March 16th

Newport coach Rodney Snapp started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Marquez Miller, 6-2 So. Dashawn Anderson, 6-6 Fr. James Turner, 5-10 Fr. Taylen Kinney, and 6-0 Jr. Jabari Covington. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-6 Jr. Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Jr. Jack Reddick, 6-6 Fr. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 Sr. Bradin Nelson, and 6-2 Jr. Travis Perry.

Lyon County defeated Newport by the score of 61-46. Travis Perry surpassed King Kelly Coleman’s all time scoring record of 4337 points tonight in the fourth quarter. Lyon County shot 43.4% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Newport shot 32.1% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.

Travis Perry led Lyon County with 23 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Jack Reddick added 17 points including three three point baskets. 11 rebounds, and two assists. Brady Shoulders recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Marquez Miller led Newport with 17 points including four of five free throws and three rebounds. Taylen Kinney added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Jabari Covington recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two assists. Dashawn Anderson chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Newport - 11,9,10,16,46
Lyon County - 13,13,14,21,61

Newport - (46) – Miller 17, Anderson 6, Turner 3, Kinney 11, Covington 7, Lowe 2.
Lyon County - (61) – Shoulders 12, Reddick 17, Breedlove 0, Nelson 2, Perry 23, Kirk 5, J. Downing 2.

Martin County vs. Frederick Douglass Thursday March 16th

Martin County coach Jason James started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Luke Hale, 6-3 Jr. Brayden McKenzie, 6-6 Sr. Matthew Linville, 5-6 Jr. Dray Duff, and 6-2 Jr. Jacob Sturgell. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Frederick Douglass outscored Martin County 30-11 in the second quarter on their way to a 73-53 victory. Frederick Douglass shot 43.7% from the field including one of 14 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers. Martin County shot 35.2% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

Aveion Chenault led Frederick Douglass with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, five blocked shots, and three steals. Armelo Boone added 16 points, three rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and six steals. Logan Busson recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Tylon Webb chipped in with nine points and three rebounds. Kai Simpson recorded seven points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Brayden McKenzie led Martin County with 11 points and four rebounds. Luke Hale added nine points including six of seven free throws and two assists. 6-4 Fr. Devan Maynard recorded nine points. Jacob Sturgell chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Dray Duff added seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. Matthew Linville recorded four points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

Martin County - 9,11,17,16,53
Frederick Douglass - 15,30,16,12,73

Martin County - (53) – Hale 9, McKenzie 11, Linville 4, Duff 7, Sturgell 7, B. Maynard 4, Davis 1, D. Maynard 9, Ferrell 1.
Frederick Douglass - (73) – Boone 16, Busson 15, Chenault 18, Webb 9, Simpson 7, Ngog 2, Wright 2, Cayson 4.

North Laurel vs. George Rogers Clark Thursday March 16th

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Ryan Davidson, 6-2 So. Colton Rawlings, 6-4 Jr. Gavin Chadwell, 6-1 Jr. Brody Brock, and 6-3 Sr. Reed Sheppard. George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-4 Jr. Jerone Morton, 6-3 Sr. Tyleik Maxwell, 6-8 Sr. Trent Edwards, 5-11 Jr. ReShaun Hampton, and 5-11 Sr. Sam Parrish.

George Rogers Clark defeated North Laurel by the score of 62-54. George Rogers Clark shot 53.3% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers. North Laurel shot 42% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.

Sam Parrish led George Rogers Clark with 19 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Jerone Morton added 19 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. ReShaun Hampton recorded 16 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Trent Edwards chipped in with five points, three rebounds, and four blocked shots. Tyleik Maxwell added three points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Ryan Davidson added 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Gavin Chadwell, Colton Rawlings, and Brody Brock each recorded six points.

North Laurel - 5,16,17,16,54
George Rogers Clark - 18,11,24,9,62

North Laurel - (54) – Ryan Davidson 11, Rawlings 6, Chadwell 6, Brock 6, Sheppard 23, Jervis 2.
George Rogers Clark - (62) – Morton 19, Maxwell 3, Edwards 5, Hampton 16, Parrish 19.

Woodford County vs. Elizabethtown (Quarterfinal) Friday March 17th

Woodford County coach Jaron Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Mekhi Smith, 6-2 Sr. Aden Nelson, 6-4 Jr. Layton Stark, 5-9 So. Santonio Waide, and 6-5 So. Jasper Johnson. Elizabethtown coach James Haire countered with 6-2 Jr. Trey Durbin, 6-0 So. JQuan Williams, 6-10 Jr. Ayden Evans, 5-8 Sr. Obian Howard, and 5-10 Sr. JuJuan Williams.

Woodford County defeated Elizabethtown by the score of 59-48. Woodford County shot 38.1% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 25 of 29 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers. Elizabethtown shot 41.9% from the field including four of nine from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

Jasper Johnson led Woodford County with 16 points including six of six free throws, four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Aden Nelson added 16 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Santonio Waide recorded 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Makhi Smith chipped in with nine points including seven of eight free throws. 6-9 Sr. John McCrear two points, five rebounds, and six blocked shots.

Ayden Evans led Elizabethtown with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, five blocked shots, and three steals. JuJuan Williams added 11 points including two three point baskets. Trey Durbin recorded eight points and two rebounds. 5-10 So. TaQuan Townsend chipped in with six points. Obian Howard recorded three points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Woodford County - 18,8,14,19,59
Elizabethtown - 13,8,12,15,48

Woodford County - (59) – Smith 9, Nelson 16, Stark 2, Waide 12, Johnson 16, Jenkins 2, McCrear 2.
Elizabethtown - (48) – Durbin 8, Jquan Williams 2, Ayden Evans 12, Howard 3, JuJuan Williams 11, Townsend 6, McAdams 4, Alex Evans 2.

Ashland Blazer vs. Warren Central (Quarterfinal) Friday March 17th

Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Zander Carter, 6-2 Sr, Tristin Davis, 6-3 Jr. Asher Adkins, 6-1 Sr. Rheyce DeBoard, and 6-2 Sr. Tucker Conway. Warren Central coach William Unseld countered with 6-5 Jr. Kade Unseld, 6-4 Sr. Chappelle Whitney, 6-4 Sr. Damarion Walkup, 5-11 Sr. Izayiah Villafuerte, and 6-3 Sr. Omari Glover.

Warren Central defeated Ashland Blazer by the score of 64-48. Warren Central shot 55.8% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Dragons connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 45% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

Chappelle Whitney led Warren Central with 20 points including eight of 10 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Omari Glover added 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Kade Unseld recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Damarion Walkup chipped in with six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Izayiah Villafuerte recorded five points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

Rheyce DeBoard led Ashland Blazer with 21 points including two three point baskets, and four assists. Zander Carter added 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-1 So. Braxton Jennings recorded six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

Ashland Blazer - 13,14,9,12,48
Warren Central - 18,16,11,19,64

Ashland Blazer - (48) – Carter 14, Davis 0, Adkins 0, DeBoard 21, Conway 3, Jennings 6, Frieze 4.
Warren Central - (64) – Unseld 13, Whitney 20, Walkup 6, Villafuerte 5, Glover 14, Jefferson 2, Wells 4.

Male vs. Frederick Douglass (Quarterfinal) Friday March 17th

Male coach Tim Haworth countered with 6-2 Fr. Cole Edelen, 6-2 Sr. Demetris “Meechie” White, 6-5 So. Jayson Gasaway, 5-11 Sr. Jack Edelen, and 5-11 Jr. Max Gainey. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.


Frederick Douglass trailed 54-41 with 4:23 left in the game but Frederick Douglass closed out the game on a 17-0 run to earn a 58-54 victory. There were six ties and eight lead changes in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 48.4% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 24 of 29 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Male turnovers. Male shot 46% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers.


Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including four three point baskets, five of six free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Tylon Webb added 16 points including eight of nine free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Aveion Chenault recorded 13 points including nine of 10 free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Kai Simpson chipped in with four points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.


Cole Edelen led Male with 17 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. Demetris “Meechie” White added 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Max Gainey recorded nine points and two steals. Jack Edelen chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. Jayson Gasaway recorded six points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.


Male - 14,12,20,8,54
Frederick Douglass - 11,14,12,21,58

Male - (54) – C. Edelen 17, White 11, Gasaway 6, J. Edelen 7, Gainey 9. Harris 2, Gates 2.
Frederick Douglass - (58) – Boone 19, Busson 4, Chenault 13, Webb 16, Simpson 4, Cayson 2.

George Rogers Clark vs. Lyon County (Quarterfinal) Friday March 17th

George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-4 Jr. Jerone Morton, 6-3 Sr. Tyleik Maxwell, 6-8 Sr. Trent Edwards, 5-11 Jr. ReShaun Hampton, and 5-11 Sr. Sam Parrish. Lyon County coach Ryan Perry countered with 6-6 Jr. Brady Shoulders, 6-2 Jr. Jack Reddick, 6-6 Fr. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 Sr. Bradin Nelson, and 6-2 Jr. Travis Perry.


George Rogers Clark connected on 12 three point baskets in a close 60-56 victory over Lyon County. There were two ties and five lead changes in the game. George Rogers Clark shot 46.3% from the field including 12 of 24 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Lyon County turnovers. Lyon County shot 47.9% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lyons connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight George Rogers Clark turnovers.


Sam Parrish led a balanced GRC scoring attack with 15 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds. ReShaun Hampton added 12 points on four three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Trent Edwards recorded 12 points including two of two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jerone Morton chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. Tyleik Maxwell recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.


Travis Perry led Lyon County with 19 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Brady Shoulders added 14 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and five assists. Jack Reddick recorded 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Bradin Nelson chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and four assists.




George Rogers Clark - 6,24,20,10,60
Lyon County - 13,11,22,10,56

George Rogers Clark - (60) – Morton 11, Maxwell 10, Edwards 12, Hampton 12, Parrish 15.
Lyon County - (56) – Shoulders 14, Reddick 14, Breedlove 2, Nelson 7, Perry 19.



Warren Central vs. Woodford County (Semifinal) Saturday March 18th

Warren Central coach William Unseld started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Kade Unseld, 6-4 Sr. Chappelle Whitney, 6-4 Sr. Damarion Walkup, 5-11 Sr. Izayiah Villafuerte, and 6-3 Sr. Omari Glover. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-4 So. Mekhi Smith, 6-2 Sr. Aden Nelson, 6-4 Jr. Layton Stark, 5-9 So. Santonio Waide, and 6-5 So. Jasper Johnson.


The score was tied 35-35 after three quarters but Warren Central pulled away in the final quarter for a 56-48 victory over Woodford County. The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game. Warren Central shot 52.4% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off six Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 42.6% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Warren Central turnovers.


Chappelle Whitney led Warren Central with 18 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Kade Unseld added 17 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Damarion Walkup recorded 16 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Omari Glover chipped in with five points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.


Aden Nelson led Woodford County with 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Jasper Johnson added 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Makhi Smith recorded nine points and three rebounds. Layton Stark chipped in with eight points and three rebounds. 6-9 Sr. John McCrear added six points, two rebounds, and one blocked shot.



Warren Central - 15,9,11,21,56
Woodford County - 9,13,13,13,48

Warren Central - (56) – Unseld 17. Whitney 18, Walkup 16, Villafuerte 0. Glover 5.
Woodford County - (48) – Smith 9, Nelson 11, Stark 8, Waide 4, Johnson 10, McCrear 6.

George Rogers Clark vs. Frederick Douglass (Semifinal) Saturday March 18th

George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-4 Jr. Jerone Morton, 6-3 Sr. Tyleik Maxwell, 6-8 Sr. Trent Edwards, 5-11 Jr. ReShaun Hampton, and 5-11 Sr. Sam Parrish. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Fr. Terry Cason, 5-11 Sr. Jack Ngog, and 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb.


George Rogers Clark defeated Frederick Douglass by the score of 51-44. There were two ties and two lead changes in this game. George Rogers Clark shot 31.8% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 20 of 24 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 41.5% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight George Rogers Clark turnovers.


Jerone Morton led George Rogers Clark with 20 points including 14 of 17 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Sam Parrish added 13 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Trent Edwards recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. ReShaun Hampton chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and six rebounds.


6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Armelo Boone added 12 points and 10 rebounds. 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tylon Webb chipped in with eight points.


George Rogers Clark - 15,13,3,20,51
Frederick Douglass - 8,13,8,15,44

George Rogers Clark - (51) – Morton 20, Maxwell 3, Edwards 9, Hampton 6, Parrish 13.
Frederick Douglass - (44) – Boone 12, Busson 0, Cayson 3, Ngog 0, Webb 8, Chenault 8, Simpson 13.

George Rogers Clark vs. Warren Central (Championship) Saturday March 18th

George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Jerone Morton, 6-3 Sr. Tyleik Maxwell, 6-8 Sr. Trent Edwards, 5-11 Jr. ReShaun Hampton, and 5-11 Sr. Sam Parrish. Warren Central coach William Unseld countered with 6-5 Jr. Kade Unseld, 6-4 Sr. Chappelle Whitney, 6-4 Sr. Damarion Walkup, 5-11 Sr. Izayiah Villafuerte, and 6-3 Sr. Omari Glover.


Warren Central led George Rogers Clark by 16 mid way through the third quarter and withheld a furious rally by the Cardinals to earn a 64-60 victory. Warren Central shot 54.8% from the field including seven of 13 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored two points off five George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 53.2% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Warren Central turnovers.


Kade Unseld led Warren Central with 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Omari Glover added 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Damarion Wa;kup recorded 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Chappelle Whitney chipped in with 10 points, eight rebounds, and three assists,


Jerone Morton led George Rogers Clark with 23 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, six rebounds, and six assists. Sam Parrish added 17 points and three rebounds. ReShaun Hampton recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Trent Edwards chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.


George Rogers Clark - 12,15,15,18,60
Warren Central - 18,18,16,12,64

George Rogers Clark - (60) – Morton 23, Maxwell 0, Edwards 7, Hampton 13, Parrish 17.
Warren Central - (64) – Unseld 17, Whitney 10, Walkup 17, Villafuerte 3, Glover 17.

All Tournament Team

Ayden Evans (Elizabethtown), Rheyce DeBoard (Ashland Blazer), Cole Edelen (Male), Travis Perry (Lyon County), Jasper Johnson (Woodford County), Aden Nelson (Woodford County), Aveion Chenault (Frederick Douglass), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), Trent Edwards (George Rogers Clark), Sam Parrish (George Rogers Clark), Jerone Morton (George Rogers Clark), Damarion Walkup (Warren Central), Kade Unseld (Warren Central), and MVP Chappelle Whitney (Warren Central).



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls' Basketball Sweet 16(R) March 8-11, 2023
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Bowling Green vs. Owensboro Catholic Wednesday March 8th

Bowling Green coach Calvin Head started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Katy Smiley, 5-10 Sr. Saniyah Shelton, 5-11 Sr. Meadow Tisdale, 5-8 Jr. Jasiyah Franklin, and 5-8 Sr. Tanaya Bailey. Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 5-8 Sr. Madeline Hayden, 5-8 Jr. Hailee Johnson, 5-8 So. Aubrey Randolph, 5-6 Sr. Katie Riney, and 5-6 So. Karmin Riley.

Owensboro Catholic connected on four free throws in the last 12 seconds to earn a 54-51 victory over Bowling Green. There were three ties and 10 lead changes in this game. Owensboro Catholic shot 43.6% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Aces connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 12 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 42.9% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored four points off 14 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.

Karmin Riley led Owensboro Catholic with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five assists, and two steals. Hailee Johnson added 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-8 Sr. Lauren Keelin recorded nine points including two three point baskets. Katie Riney chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Aubrey Randolph added six points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Katy Smiley led Bowling Green with 20 points including six three point baskets and three rebounds. Meadow Tisdale added 11 points and eight rebounds. Saniyah Shelton recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Tanaya Bailey chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Bowling Green - 6,13,16,16,51
Owensboro Catholic -11,7,19,17,54

Bowling Green - (51) – Smiley 20, Shelton 10, Tisdale 11, Franklin 0, T. Bailey 8, Wardlow 2.
Owensboro Catholic - (54) – Hayden 2, Johnson 13, Randolph 6, Riney 8, Riley 16, Lauren Keelin 9.

Lawrence County vs. Sacred Heart Academy Wednesday March 8th

Lawrence County coach Miranda Feltner started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Kensley Feltner, 5-9 So. Sophie Adkins, 6-1 Jr. Kaison Ward, 5-7 Jr. Leandra Curnutte, and 5-8 Jr. Abby Nelson. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

The score was tied 18-18 in the second quarter but Sacred Heart exploded to pull away for a commanding 70-33 victory. The score was tied five times and there were three lead changes early in the game. Sacred Heart shot 60% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Lawrence County turnovers. Lawrence County shot 25% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored five points off five Sacred Heart turnovers.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 24 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 21 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, seven assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Triniti Ralson chipped in with two points, two rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals. Claire Russell added five points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Kensley Feltner led Lawrence County with 14 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Sophie Adkins added 11 points and eight rebounds.

Lawrence County - 6,12,8,7,33
Sacred Heart Academy - 10,19,23,18,70

Lawrence County - (33) – Feltner 14, Adkins 11, Ward 1, Curnutte 3, Nelson 4.
Sacred Heart Academy - (70) – Johnson 21, Bender 24, Pelayo 14, Ralston 2, Russell 5, Howe 4.

George Rogers Clark vs. Mercer County Wednesday March 8th

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut. Mercer County coach Haley Spivey countered with 5-9 Jr. Sara Dunn, 5-9 Fr. Teigh Yeast, 5-11 Sr. Lindsay Jessie, 5-8 Jr. Jersey McGinnis, and 5-8 Jr. Anna Kate Drakeford.

George Rogers Clark led 36-34 after three quarters and pulled away late for a 51-43 victory over Mercer County. George Rogers Clark shot 48.8% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Mercer County turnovers. Mercer County shot 42.5% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Titans connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 22 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Brianna Byars added 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Anaya Chestnut recorded nine points on three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

Anna Kate Drakeford led Mercer County with 20 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Lindsay Jessie added nine points, two rebounds, and three steals. Sara Dunn recorded seven points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Teigh Yeast chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, and five assists. 5-6 Jr. Peyton Boyd pulled down six rebounds.

George Rogers Clark - 19,6,11,15,51
Mercer County - 9,12,13,9,43

George Rogers Clark - (51) – C, Byars 22, Gay 2, B. Byars 14, Stamper 2, A, Chestnut 9, Tabor 2.
Mercer County - (43) – Dunn 7, Yeast 6, Jessie 9, McGinnis 0, Drakeford 20, Boyd 1.

North Laurel vs. Frederick Douglass Wednesday March 8th

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Brooke Nichelson, 5-7 Jr. Jaelyn Black, 6-3 Jr. Chloe McKnight, 5-6 So. Bella Sizemore, and 5-8 Sr. Emily Sizemore. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Chriatian, 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Emily Sizemore hit a layup with seven seconds remaining to give North Laurel a 59-57 victory over Frederick Douglass. The Broncos had one last chance bit a three point attempt hit the front of the rim. There were five ties and three lead changes in this game. North Laurel shot 53.2% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 33.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 North Laurel turnovers.

Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 26 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Emily Sizemore added 14 points and four assists. Chloe McKnight recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Bella Sizemore chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-0 8th Grade Mariella Claybrook added three points, two rebounds, and two key blocked shots late in the game.

Ayannai-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 22 points on seven of 11 from the field, eight of eight free throws, 18 rebounds, and four steals. Niah Rhodes added 11 points including three three point baskets. Kate Baker recorded nine points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jermyra Christian chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and three assists. Victory Sledge added six points and three rebounds.

North Laurel - 12,11,18,18,59
Frederick Douglass - 15,13,17,12,57

North Laurel - (59) – Nichelson 26, Black 0, C. McKnight 10, B. Sizemore 6, E. Sizemore 14, Claybrook 3.
Frederick Douglass - (57) – Christian 7, Sledge 6, Darrington 22, Baker 9, Rhodes 11, Knowles 2.



Ashland Blazer vs. Knott County Central Thursday March 9th

Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr, Aryanna Gulley, 5-58 Fr. Gabby Karle, 5-10 Jr. Jaidyn Gulley, 5-4 So. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-9 Jr. Ella Sellars. Knott County Central coach Justin Amburgey countered with 5-9 Jr. Haley Combs, 5-7 Jr. Presley Fletcher, 6-0 So. Faith Pollard, 5-5 Jr. Kylie Gayheart, and 5-6 Jr. Layce Hall.

Ashland Blazer raced out to a 11-0 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 46-34 victory over Knott County Central. Ashland Blazer shot 35.4% from the field including zero of 12 from the three point line. The Kittens connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Knott County Central turnovers. Knott County Central shot 36.4% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Ashland Blazer turnovers.

Kenleigh Woods led Ashland Blazer with 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ella Sellars added 12 points including four of four free throws and four rebounds. Jaidyn Gulley recorded six points and 11 rebounds.

5-5 Jr. Kaylee Gibson led Knott County Central with nine points. Kylie Gayheart added six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Faith Pollard recorded five points and five rebounds. Haley Combs chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Ashland Blazer - 11,10,12,13,46
Knott County Central - 0,6,16,12,34

Ashland Blazer – (46) – A. Gulley 5, Karle 2, J. Gulley 6, Woods 21, Sellars 12, Delaney 2.

Knott County Central – (34) – H. Combs 5, Fletcher 0, Pollard 5, Gayheart 6, Hall 2, Gibson 9, Reed 2, Bentley 3, Hammond 2.

McCracken County vs. Bethlehem Thursday March 9th

McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. Bethlehem coach Jason Clark countered with 5-8 Jr. Ashlyn Miles, 5-7 So. Tessa Miles, 6-0 Sr. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Jr. Kensley Clayton, and 5-5 Jr. Carlie Thurmond.

McCracken County raced out to a 19-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 71-41 victory over Bethlehem. McCracken County shot 54% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 22 Bethlehem turnovers. Bethlehem shot 30.2% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Banshees connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off six McCracken County turnovers.

Destiny Thomas led McCracken County with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Claire Johnson added 23 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four assists, and four steals. Mikee Buchanan recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots, Caroline Sivills chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Carlie Thurmond led Bethlehem with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two rebounds. Emma Filiatreau added 10 points including six of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tessa Miles recorded six points, three rebounds, and three assists. Ashlyn Miles chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

McCracken County - 19,21,19,12,71
Bethlehem - 7,12,18,4,41

McCracken County - (71) – Thomas 27, Buchanan 8, Sivills 7, Bufford 0, Johnson 23, Benton 5, York 1.
Bethlehem - (41) – A, Miles 4, T. Miles 6, Filiatreau 10, Clayton 0, Thurmond 17, Lazano 2, Young 2.

Cooper vs. Mercy Academy Thursday March 9th

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Logan Palmer, 5-10 Jr. Maleah Alexander, 6-2 Sr. Whitney Lind, 5-8 Sr. Kay Freihofer, and 5-10 Jr. Liz Freihofer. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-9 Jr. Peyton Arnold, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-7 So. Addyson Becker, and 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith (5-5 So. PG Alyssa Murphy is out with an injury).

Mercy Academy outscored Cooper 23-12 in the third quarter on their way to a 70-64 victory over Cooper. The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in this game. Mercy Academy shot 51.3% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 26 of 36 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored three points off seven Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 34.5% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on 23 of 26 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Mercy Academy turnovers.

Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 37 points including 15 of 20 free throws, 21 rebounds, and two assists. Emma Barnett added 14 points including four three point baskets. Mary Smith recorded nine points including five of seven free throws, and four assists.

Whitney Lind led Cooper with 16 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Liz Freihofer added 15 points including 11 of 13 free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Maleah Alexander recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Palmer chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two steals. Kay Freihofer added eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 8th Grade Haylee Noel recorded six points, two assists, and three steals.

Cooper - 14,12,12,26,64
Mercy Academy - 12,12,23,23,70

Cooper - (64) – Palmer 9, Alexander 10, Lind 16, K. Freihofer 8, L, Freihofer 15, Noel 6.
Mercy Academy - (70) – Barnett 14, Arnold 4, Macy 37, Becker 3, Smith 9, Pifer 3.

Henderson County vs. Simon Kenton Thursday March 9th

Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-10 Sr. Emilee Eggleston, 5-9 Fr. Hayylie Webb, 5-10 Fr. Anna Kelch, 5-3 8th Grade Brynli Pernell, and 5-7 Fr. Megan Gadzala.

Henderson County defeated Simon Kenton 56-54 in two overtimes. Henderson County’s 5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles hit a three point basket to tied the game at 41-41 to force the first overtime. Jarie Thomas hit two free throws for the Colonels to tie the score at 46-46 and force the second overtime. Shalyn Sprinkles on eight of 10 free throws to ensure the victory. There were six ties and four lead changes in this game.

Henderson County shot 39.5% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 36.2% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Pioneers connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Henderson County turnovers.

Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 19 points including seven of seven free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles added 11 points including eight of 10 free throws and two steals. Brooklyn Gibson recorded 10 points, two assists, and three steals. Graci Risley chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 19 points including two three point baskets, nine of nine free throws and two rebounds. Emilee Eggleston added 17 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Hayylie Webb recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Anna Kelch chipped in with five points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. Megan Gadzala pulled down eight rebounds.

Henderson County - 6,16,10,9,5,10,56
Simon Kenton - 15,11,11,4,5,8,54

Henderson County - (56) – Gibson 10, Veal 4, Thomas 19, Lacer 2, Risley 6, Sprinkles 11, Kemp 4.
Simon Kenton - (54) – Eggleston 17, Webb 10, Kelch 5, Pernell 19, Gadzala 2, Flynn 1.

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Owensboro Catholic (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: with 5-8 Sr. Madeline Hayden, 5-8 Jr. Hailee Johnson, 5-8 So. Aubrey Randolph, 5-6 Sr. Katie Riney, and 5-6 So. Karmin Riley. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Owensboro Catholic by the score of 67-45. Sacred Heart shot 49% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Owensboro Catholic turnovers. Owensboro Catholic shot 34.1% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Aces connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 23 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo added 13 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots. Reagan Bender recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Triniti Ralston chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Claire Russell pulled down seven rebounds.

Hailee Johnson led Owensboro Catholic with 12 points including seven of eight free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Karmin Riley added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Aubrey Randolph recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. Lauren Keelin chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Sacred Heart Academy - 12,16,19,20,67
Owensboro Catholic - 7,10,9,19,45

Sacred Heart Academy - (67) – Johnson 23, Bender 12, Pelayo 13, Ralston 11, Russell 2, Howe 6.
Owensboro Catholic - (45) – Hayden 4, Johnson 12, Randolph 9, Riney 0, Riley 11, Grant 1, Lauren Keelin 6, Krampe 2.

North Laurel vs. George Rogers Clark (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th

North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Brooke Nichelson, 5-7 Jr. Jaelyn Black, 6-3 Jr. Chloe McKnight, 5-6 So. Bella Sizemore, and 5-8 Sr. Emily Sizemore. George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut.

George Rogers Clark defeated North Laurel by the score of 63-48. George Rogers Clark shot 51.2% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight North Laurel turnovers. North Laurel shot 38% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Ciara Byars led George Rogers Clark with 25 points including seven of eight free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Kennedy Stamper added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Trinity Gay recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Brianna Byars chipped in with eight points and three rebounds.

Brooke Nichelson led North Laurel with 24 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Emily Sizemore added 15 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Chloe McKnight recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

North Laurel - 13,9,16,10,48
George Rogers Clark - 21,15,14,13,63

North Laurel - (48) – Nichelson 24, Black 0, C. McKnight 9, B. Sizemore 0, E, Sizemore 15.
George Rogers Clark - (63) – C. Byars 25, Gay 13, B. Byars 8, Stamper 14, A, Chestnut 3.

McCracken County vs. Ashland Blazer (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th

McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. Ashland Blazer coach Stacy Davis started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr, Aryanna Gulley, 5-58 Fr. Gabby Karle, 5-10 Jr. Jaidyn Gulley, 5-4 So. Kenleigh Woods, and 5-9 Jr. Ella Sellars.

McCracken County defeated Ashland Blazer by the score of 51-47. McCracken County shot 58.8% from the field including four of six from beyond the arc. They connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 42.9% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Kittens connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 McCracken County turnovers.

Caroline Sivills led McCracken County with 14 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds. Claire Johnson added 13 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Destiny Thomas recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, six assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Mikee Buchanan chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Sr. Briley Benton added six points on two three point baskets and two steals.

Ella Sellars led Ashland Blazer with 20 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kenleigh Woods added 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Jaidyn Gulley recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

McCracken County - 8,24,12,7,51
Ashland Blazer - 9,13,11,14,47

McCracken County - (51) – Thomas 10, Buchanan 8, Sivills 14, Bufford 0, Johnson 13, Benton 6.
Ashland Blazer - (47) – A. Gulley 0, Karle 2, J. Gulley 6, Woods 17, Sellars 20, Delaney 2.

Henderson County vs. Mercy Academy (Quarterfinal) Friday March 10th

Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. Mercy Academy coach Nick Cann countered with 6-1 Sr. Emma Barnett, 5-9 Jr. Peyton Arnold, 6-2 So. Leah Macy, 5-7 So. Addyson Becker, and 5-10 Sr. Mary Smith (5-5 So. PG Alyssa Murphy is out with an injury).

Henderson County got 30 points from their bench and hit their free throws down the stretch in a 63-59 victory over Mercy Academy. The score was tied 10 times and there were four lead changes in this game. Henderson County shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Mercy Academy turnovers. Mercy Academy shot 44.7% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Henderson County turnovers.

5-5 So. Shalyn Sprinkles led Henderson County with 21 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 12 free throws, two assists, and two steals. Brooklyn Gibson added 10 points, two rebounds, and four assists. 5-7 So. Anna Kemp recorded nine points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jarie Thomas chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Savannah Lacer added seven points, three rebounds, and five assists.

Leah Macy led Mercy Academy with 30 points including 10 of 11 free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Peyton Arnold added 10 points and two rebounds. Mary Smith recorded nine points and two rebounds. Addyson Becker chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.

Henderson County - 16,13,14,20,63
Mercy Academy - 18,9,17,15,59

Henderson County - (63) – Gibson 10, Veal 3, Thomas 7, Lacer 7, G. Risley 6, Sprinkles 21, Kemp 9.
Mercy Academy - (59) – Barnett 3, Arnold 10, Macy 30, Becker 7, Smith 9.





George Rogers Clark vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Semifinal) Saturday March 11th

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 So. Ciara Byars, 5-7 Sr. Trinity Gay, 6-0 Sr, Brianna Byars, 5-3 8th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Fr. Anaya Chestnut. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

Sacred Heart Academy led by nine points with a little more than two minutes left in the game and held on for a 57-53 victory over George Rogers Clark. There were seven ties and three lead changes in the game. Sacred Heart shot 42% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 47.6% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 22 points including four of five free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender added 21 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists. Triniti Ralston chipped in with three points, four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Claire Russell added three points and six rebounds.

Brianna Byars led George Rogers Clark with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Kennedy Stamper added nine points on three three point baskets and two assists. Ciara Byars recorded eight points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots. Anaya Chestnut chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

George Rogers Clark - 14,9,14,16,53
Sacred Heart Academy - 13,9,17,18,57

George Rogers Clark - (53) – C, Byars 8, Gay 2, B. Byars 23, Stamper 9, A. Chestnut 8, Miller 3.
Sacred Heart Academy - (57) – Johnson 22, Bender 21, Pelayo 6, Ralston 3, Russell 3, Howe 2.

Henderson County vs. McCracken County (Semifinal) Saturday March 11th

Henderson County coach Jeff Haile started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Brooklyn Gibson, 5-8 Sr. Mallorie Veal, 5-11 Sr. Jarie Thomas, 5-4 Sr. Savannah Lacer, and 5-9 Sr. Graci Risley. McCracken County coach Scott Sivills countered with 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson.

McCracken County defeated Henderson County by the score of 57-40. McCracken County shot 47.4% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. They connected on 19 of 23 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 20 Henderson County turnovers. Henderson County shot 41,2% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Colonels connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored four points off eight McCracken County turnovers.

Claire Johnson led McCracken County with 25 points including six of seven free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Destiny Thomas added 17 points including seven of eight free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Mikee Buchanan recorded eight points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Caroline Sivills chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Jarie Thomas led Henderson County with 17 points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Mallorie Veal added eight points including three of three free throws. Graci Risley recorded seven points.

Henderson County - 3,9,6,22,40
McCracken County - 13,13,18,13,57

Henderson County - (40) – Gibson 0, Veal 8, Thomas 17, Lacer 3, G. Risley 7, Kemp 2, Green 3.
McCracken County - (57) – Thomas 17, Buchanan 8, Sivills 4, Bufford 0, Johnson 25, Benton 3.

McCracken County vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Championship) Saturday March 11th

McCracken County coach Scott Sivills started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Destiny Thomas, 5-10 Jr. Mikee Buchanan, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Sivills, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Bufford, and 5-10 Jr. Claire Johnson. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated McCracken County 68-53 to win their third consecutive state championship. Sacred Heart shot 71.1% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 McCracken County turnovers. McCracken County shot 50% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. They connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 13 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 30 points on 12 of 14 from the field including two of three beyond the arc, four of five free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and one blocked shot. Reagan Bender added 19 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and four steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Triniti Ralston chipped in with two points, five assists, and seven steals. Claire Russell added four rebounds and seven assists.

Mikee Buchanan led McCracken County with 13 points including two three point baskets. Caroline Sivills added 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Destiny Thomas recorded nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and six steals. Claire Johnson chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Sr. Briley Benton added nine points on three three point baskets.

McCracken County - 7,12,12,22,53
Sacred Heart Academy - 17,14,20,17,68

McCracken County - (53) – Thomas 9, Buchanan 13, Sivills 11, Bufford 0, Johnson 9, Benton 9, Hill 2.
Sacred Heart Academy - (68) – Johnson 30, Bender 19, Pelayo 17, Ralston 2, Russell 0.

All Tournament Team

Hailee Johnson (Owensboro Catholic), Brooke Nichelson (North Laurel), Kenleigh Woods (Ashland Blazer), Leah Macy (Mercy Academy), Brianna Byars (George Rogers Clark), Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark), Shalyn Sprinkles (Henderson County), Jarie Thomas (Henderson County), Caroline Sivills (McCracken County), Claire Johnson (McCracken County), Destiny Thomas (McCracken County), Triniti Ralston (Sacred Heart Academy), Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy), and MVP ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).



Acknowledgements

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Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Girls State Tournament Championship Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 11, 2023ship
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2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Girls State Touurnament
Class 1A, 2A,3A, & 4A
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston, WV
March 11, 2023

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Morgantown vs. Wheeling Park (Girls) Class 4A Championship

Morgantown coach Jason White started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Sofia Wassick, 5-8 Sr. Kate Hawkins, 6-0 Jr. Lily Jordan, 5-4 Sr. Mia Henkins, and 5-7 Sr. Lindsay Bechtel. Wheeling Park coach Ryan Young countered with 5-9 Sr. Sophie Abraham, 5-8 So. Alexis Bordas, 5-10 Jr. Jillian Huffman, 5-6 So. Lala Woods, and 5-7 Jr. Natalie Daugherty.

Morgantown trailed 36-32 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 54-50 victory over Wheeling Park. There were nine ties and eight lead changes in this game. Morgantown shot 34.7% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Mohigans connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Wheeling Park turnovers. Wheeling Park shot 38% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Morgantown turnovers.

Lily Jordan led Morgantown with 18 points including six of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Sofia Wassick added 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Kate Hawkins recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Lindsay Bechtel chipped in with eight points including four of five free throws, and five rebounds,

Alexis Bordas led Wheeling Park with 24 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four steals. Lala Woods added 14 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Morgantown - 6,13,13,22,54
Wheeling Park - 4,14,18,14,50

Morgantown - (54) – Wassick 14, Hawkins 12, Jordan 18, Henkins 2, Bechtel 8.
Wheeling Park - (50) – Abraham 2, Bordas 24, Huffman 0, Woods 14, Daugherty 3, Heller 5, Delk 2.



Tucker County vs. Cameron (Girls) Class 1A Championship

Tucker County coach Dave Helmick started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Ericka Zirk, 5-10 Jr. Avery Colebank, 6-1 Sr. Kadie Colebank, 5-8 Jr. Brylee Wetzel, and 5-8 Jr. Macy Helmick. Cameron coach Holy Pettit countered with 5-9 Jr. Ashlee Dobbs, 5-7 Jr. Maci Neely, 6-3 Jr. Ashlynn Van Tassell, 5-6 Jr. Kenzie Clutter, and 5-6 Jr. Emilee Dobbs.

Cameron defeated Tucker County by the score of 53-46. Cameron shot 40.4% from the field including one of 19 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 37% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Cameron turnovers.

Ashlynn Van Tassell led Cameron with 24 points including 10 of 12 from the field, four of eight from the free throw line, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Maci Neely added 14 points, two rebounds, and three steals. Kenzie Clutter recorded seven points, six rebounds, and seven assists. 5-7 Sr. Gracie Carter chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Kadie Colebank led Tucker County with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Ericka Zirk added 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Macy Helmick recorded 10 points and four assists.

Tucker County - 6,8,16,16,46
Cameron - 13,15,16,9,53

Tucker County - (46) – Zirk 11, A. Colebank 2, K. Colebank 13, Wetzel 3, Helmick 10, A. Hicks 2, K, Hicks 5.
Cameron - (53) – A. Dobbs 0, Neely 14, Van Tassell 24, Clutter 7, E. Dobbs 4, Carter 4.

Wyoming East vs. Summers County (Girls) Class 2A Championship

Wyoming East coach Angie Boninsegna started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Maddie Clark, 5-8 Sr. Colleen Lookabill, 5-9 Sr. Kayley Bane, 5-6 So. Cadence Blackburn, and 5-7 Sr. Abby Russell. Summers County coach Chad Meador countered with 5-9 Sr. Sullivan Pivont, 5-9 So. Abby Persinger, 6-0 Jr. Grace Harvey, 5-4 Sr. Liv Meador, and 5-8 So. Avery Lilly.

Wyoming East defeated Summers County by the score of 57-41. Wyoming East shot 51.4% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Summers County turnovers. Summers County shot 37.8% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bobcats connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Wyoming East turnovers.

Maddie Clark led Wyoming East with 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Abby Russell added 13 points including three three point baskets. Colleen Lookabill recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Sullivan Pivont led Summers County with 15 points including three three point baskets and two steals. Liv Meador added 12 points, four assists, and two steals. Grace Harvey recorded eight points and six rebounds.

Wyoming East - 15,20,9,13,57
Summers County - 10,14,9,8,41

Wyoming East - (57) – Clark 17, Lookabill 12, Bane 3, Blackburn 4, Russell 13, Baker 4, Cameron 4.
Summers County - (41) – Pivont 15, Persinger 2, Harvey 8, Meador 12, Lilly 4.

Philip Barbour vs. North Marion (Girls) Class 3A Championship

Philip Barbour coach Rick Mouser started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Averi Carpenter, 5-7 Sr. Mattie Marsh, 6-0 So. Mackenna Halfin, 5-3 Jr. Bralyn Sparks, and 5-3 Jr. Arrington Sparks. North Marion coach Mike Parish countered with 5-9 So. Aubrey Hamilton, 5-9 So. Kathryn Carson, 5-11 Sr, Olivia Toland, 5-5 Sr. Addie Elliott, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Freels.

North Marion defeated Philip Barbour by the score of 88-60. North Marion shot 56.5% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Huskies connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers. Philip Barbour shot 35.7% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

Olivia Toland led North Marion with 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Emma Freels added 18 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. 5-3 Fr. Brooklyn Jackson recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Aubrey Hamilton chipped in with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.

Mackenna Halfin led Philip Barbour with 16 points, 13 rebounds, six blocked shots, and three steals. Braylyn Sparks added 14 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Averi Carpenter recorded 14 points including two three point baskets. Arrington Sparks chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and four steals. Mattie Marsh added six points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Philip Barbour - 10,14,17,19,60
North Marion - 26,25,15,22,88

Philip Barbour - (60) – Carpenter 14, Marsh 6, Halfin 16, B. Sparks 14, A. Sparks 9, Satterfield 1.
North Marion - (88) – Hamilton 12, Carson 6, Toland 18, Elliott 6, Freels 18, Jackson 13, Parker 6, Kotsko 7, Smith 2.



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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Monday, 27 March 2023
2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Boys State Basketball Tournament Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 18, 2023
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Topic: Basketball

2023WVBC

2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Boys State Tournament
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A Championships
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston, WV
March 18, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Parkersburg South vs. Morgantown (Boys) Class 4A Championship

Parkersburg South coach Mike Fallon started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Austin Reeves, 6-3 Jr. Jackson Smith, 6-8 Sr. Nathan Plotner, 6-2 Sr. Cyrus Traugh, and 6-3 Sr. Aiden Blake. Morgantown coach David Tallman countered with 6-6 Sr, Cam Danser, 6-5 Sr. Brody Davis, 6-7 Sr. Garrison Kisner, 5-11 Jr. Izzy Everett, and 6-0 Jr. Sha-Ron Young.

Morgantown defeated Parkersburg South by the score of 65-58. The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in this game. Morgantown shot 52.3% from the field including nine of 15 from the three point line. The Mohigans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and 21 points off 18 Parkersburg South turnovers. Parkersburg South shot 42.3% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Morgantown turnovers.

Brody Davis led Morgantown with 18 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Sha-Ron Young added 17 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Izzy Everett recorded 14 points including three three point baskets. Garrison Kisner chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Cyrus Traugh led Parkersburg South with 16 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Aiden Blake added 13 points including three three point baskets, and six rebounds. Nathan Plotner recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Jackson Smith chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Austin Reeves added six points, four rebounds, and five assists.

Parkersburg South - 12,21,10,15,58
Morgantown - 17,14,17,17,65

Parkersburg South - (58) – Reeves 6, Smith 7, Plotner 12, Traugh 16, Blake 13, Joy 2, Silvis 2.
Morgantown - (65) – Danser 6, Davis 18, Kisner 9, Everett 14, Young 17, Neal 1.



Tucker County vs. James Monroe (Boys) Class A Championship

Tucker County coach Daniel Helmick started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Ashton Lycliter, 6-0 Sr. Levi Bennett, 6-5 Jr. Owen Knotts, 5-10 Jr. Maddox Anderson, and 5-11 So. Trevan Bonner. James Monroe coach Matt Sauvage countered with 6-3 Sr. Josh Burks, Jr. Cooper Ridgeway, 6-4 Sr. Eli Allen, 6-0 Sr. Collin Fox, and Sr. Juan Hopkins.

James Monroe led Tucker County 30-20 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 66-35 victory. James Monroe shot 58.7% from the field including five of eight from the three point line. The Mavericks connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 31.4% from the field including one of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored two points off six James Monroe turnovers.

Eli Allen led James Monroe with 29 points including four three point baskets, four assists, and three steals. Josh Burks added 13 points including four of five free throws, and two rebounds. Juan Hopkins recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Cooper Ridgeway chipped in with six points and two rebounds. Collin Fox added four points, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.

Trevan Bonner led Tucker County with 14 points. 6-3 So. Garrett Wilfong added 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Tucker County - 9,11,8,7,35
James Monroe - 13,17,18,18,66

Tucker County - (35) – Lycliter 0, Bennett 0, Knotts 2, Anderson 0, Bonner 14, Quattro 2, Roseneau 6, Wilfong 11.
James Monroe - (66) – Burks 13, Ridgeway 6, Allen 29, Fox 4, Hopkins 8, Mann 2, Hunter 2, Jackson 2.

Charleston Catholic vs. Chapmanville Regional (Boys) Class 2A Championship

Charleston Catholic coach Hunter Moles started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Kelan Swan, 6-3 So. Max Wilcox, 6-4 Jr. Jayallen Turner, 5-9 Jr. Jeff Reynolds, and 6-3 Fr. Zaden Ranson. Chapmanville Regional coach Brad Napier countered with 6-5 Sr. Brody Dalton, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Smith, 6-7 Jr. Zion Blevins, 6-0 Sr. Sal Dean, and 6-0 Sr. Devon Workman.

Chapmanville Regional defeated Charleston Catholic by the score of 59-49. Chapmanville Regional shot 57.9% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Charleston Catholic turnovers. Charleston Catholic shot 44.4% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Irish connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Chapmanville Regional turnovers.

Zion Blevins led Chapmanville Regional with 19 points on eight of 10 field goals including one of two from the three points line, two of three free throws, three rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Brody Dalton added 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Sal Dean recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, seven assists, and two blocked shots.

Jayallen Turner led Charleston Catholic with 26 points including 11 of 15 from the field, three of four from the three point line, one of two free throws, and eight rebounds. Max Wilcox added 16 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Kelan Swan recorded five points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Charleston Catholic - 8,14,13,14,49
Chapmanville Regional - 14,16,12,17,59

Charleston Catholic seven rebounds, - (49) – Swan 5, Wilcox 16, Turner 26, Reynolds 0, Ranson 2.
Chapmanville Regional - (59) – Dalton 16, Smith 3, Blevins 19, Dean 14, Workman 5, E. Smith 2.

Fairmont Senior vs. Shady Spring (Boys) Class 3A Championship

Fairmont Senior coach David Retton started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Zycheus Dobbs, 6-1 Sr. Latique Williams, 6-8 Sr. DeSean Goode, 5-11 Jr. Andre Grant, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Gower. Shady Spring coach Ronnie Olson countered with 6-4 Sr. Cam Manns, 6-2 Jr. Ammar Mawell, 6-6 Sr. Jaedan Holstein, 6-0 Sr. Cole Chapman, and 6-1 Sr. Braden Chapman.

Fairmont Senior trailed Shady Spring 21-20 at halftime but rallied after the intermission for a 47-42 victory. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Fairmont Senior shot 54.8% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. The Polar Bears connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Shady Spring turnovers. Shady Spring shot 44.1% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Fairmont Senior turnovers.

DeSean Goode led Fairmont Senior with 18 points including eight of 10 from the field, one of two from the three point line, one of one free throws, and eight rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Julz Butler added 10 points including two three point baskets. Andre Grant recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two steals. Connor Gower chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets and two assists. Zycheus Dobbs added one point, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots.

Braden Chapman led Shady Spring with 23 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. Ammar Mawell added 13 points, two assists, and two steals.

Fairmont Senior - 10,10,10,17,47
Shady Spring - 12,9,6,15,42

Fairmont Senior - (47) – Dobbs 1, Williams 0, Goode 18, Grant 9, Gower 9, Butler 10.
Shady Spring - (42) – Manns 4, Mawell 13, Holstein 2, C. Chapman 0, B. Chapman 23.



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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Sunday, 26 March 2023
113th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boys Basketball Finals Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 25, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023IHSAAB

113th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boys Basketball Final Class 1A, 2A, 3A, &4A
Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN
March 25, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Southwood vs. Indianapolis Lutheran (Boys) Class 1A Championship

Southwood coach Christian Perry started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Cole Winer, 6-2 Jr. Will Winer, 6-4 Sr. Dylan Stout, 6-0 Sr. Nathan Lehner, and 6-1 Sr. Jason Oprisek. Indianapolis Lutheran coach Remus Woods countered with 6-3 So. Cayden Loescher, 5-11 Sr. Durray Smith, 6-5 Sr. Kaiden Patterson, 5-10 So. LJ Ward, and 6-1 Sr, Aiden Alialy.

Indianapolis Lutheran outscored Southwood 36-16 in the second quarter on their way to a 97-66 victory. Indianapolis Lutheran shot 50.7% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Saints connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 24 Southwood turnovers. Southwood shot 37.3% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on 15 of 28 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Indianapolis Lutheran turnovers.

Cayden Loescher led a balanced Indianapolis Lutheran scoring attack with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. Durray Smith added 21 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. LJ Ward recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, six steals, and four blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Kameron Patterson chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Kaiden Patterson added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Jason Oprisek led Southwood with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Cole Winer added 15 points and six rebounds. Will Winer recorded 13 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Nathan Lehner chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. Dylan Stout added eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, three blocked shots.

Southwood - 10,16,23,17,66
Indianapolis Lutheran -9,36,32,20,97

Southwood - (66) – C. Winer 15, W, Winer 13, Stout 8, Lehner 8, Oprisek 17, Denney 4, Wilcox 1.
Indianapolis Lutheran - (97) – Loescher 22, Smith 21, Kai. Patterson 10, Ward 17, Alialy 6, Kam. Patterson 15, Jones 4, Ervin 2.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian vs. Linton-Stockton (Boys) Class 2A Championship

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian coach Matt Roth started the following lineup: 6-8 So. Kellen Pickett, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Smith, 6-6 Sr. Josh Furst, 6-3 Sr. Jimmy Davidson, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Sefton. Linton-Stockton coach Noah Hawkins countered with 6-6 Sr. Joey Hart, 6-5 Jr. Braden Walters, 6-4 Sr. Nathan Frady, 6-3 Fr. Paul Oliver, and 6-3 Sr. Logan Webb.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian captured their thid championship in five seasons with a 52-45 victory over Linton-Stockton. However this one did not come easy as Linton-Stockton behind the hot shooting of Joey Hart (18 first half points) led 29-18 at halftime and 35-33 after three quarters. The Braves ramped up their defense after the intermission and used Kellen Pickett to closely shadow Joey Hart and they outscored Linton-Stockton 19-10 in the final quarter to earn the win.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian shot 42.5% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line. The Braves connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off five Linton-Stockton turnovers. Linton-Stockton shot 26,4% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Miners were only four of 27 from the field in the second half. The Miners connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian turnovers.

Kellen Pickett led Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Gage Sefton added 16 points and eight rebounds. Jimmy Davidson recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Joey Hart led Linton-Stockton with 23 points including five three point baskets. Logan Webb added 11 points including six of six free throws, and five rebounds. Nathan Frady recorded three points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian - 11,7,15,19,52
Linton-Stockton - 14,15,6,10,45

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian - (52) – Pickett 19, Smith 3, Furst 2, Davidson 9, Sefton 16, Muldoon 3.
Linton-Stockton - (45) – Hart 23, Walters 2, Frady 3, Oliver 4, Webb 11, Franklin 2.

Northwood vs. Guerin Catholic (Boys) Class 3A Championship

Northwood coach Aaron Wolfe started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Ian Raasch, 6-2 Sr. Brock Bontrager, 6-8 So. Tyler Raasch, 5-11 Jr. Ethan Wolfe, and 6-3 Sr. Cade Brenner. Guerin Catholic coach Bobby Allen countered with 6-7 So. Bryson Cardinal, 6-2 Jr. Jack Cherry, 6-7 Jr. Dylan Murans, 5-11 Sr. Kamea Chandler, and 6-0 Jr. Robert Sorensen.

Northwood defeated Guerin Catholic 66-63 in overtime. Guerin Catholic trailed 44-35 after three quarters but rallied to force overtime. Northwood shot 46.9% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Guerin Catholic turnovers. Guerin Catholic shot 42.9% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Golden Eagles connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 Northwood turnovers.

Cade Brenner led Northwood with 28 points including five three point baskets, five of six free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Raasch added 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, and five blocked shots. Ian Raasch recorded 13 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Ethan Wolfe chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and five assists. Brock Bontrager pulled down seven rebounds and dished out three assists.

Kamea Chandler led Guerin Catholic with 22 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jack Cherry added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, and three rebounds. Robert Sorensen recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 Sr. Ty Sanders chipped in with seven points and two steals. Dylan Murans added six points and eight rebounds.

Northwood - 18,17,9,8,14,66
Guerin Catholic - 7,20,8,17,11,63

Northwood - (66) – I. Raasch 13, Bontrager 2, T. Raasch 14, Wolfe 9, Brenner 28.
Guerin Catholic - (63) – Cardinal 0, Cherry 15, Murans 6, Chandler 22, Sorensen 8, Parker 5, Sanders 7.

Kokomo vs. Ben Davis (Boys) Class 4A Championship

Kokomo coach John Peckinpaugh started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Patrick Hardimon, 6-2 Sr. Shayne Spear, 6-10 Jr. Flory Bidunga, 5-8 Jr. Reis Beard, and 6-0 Sr. Zavion Bellamy. Ben Davis coach Don Carlisle countered with 6-5 Sr. Shaun Arnold, 6-3 Sr. Sheridan Sharp, 6-9 Sr. Zane Doughty, 6-0 So. Mark Zackery IV, and 6-1 Sr. Clay Butler III.

Ben Davis concludes their undefeated season with a 53-41 victory over Kokomo. Ben Davis shot 44.4% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Giants connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Kokomo turnovers. Kokomo shot 42.2% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Wildkats connected on two of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Ben Davis turnovers.

Zane Doughty led Ben Davis with 20 points including 10 of 13 from the field, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Mark Zackery IV added 16 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Shaun Arnold recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Sheridan Sharp dished out eight assists.

Flory Bidunga led Kokomo with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Zavion Bellamy added nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Shayne Spear recorded five points and four rebounds. Patrick Hardimon chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Kokomo - 10,7,16,8,41
Ben Davis - 18,10,8,17,53

Kokomo - (41) – Hardimon 4, Spear 5, Bidunga 19, Beard 0, Bellamy 9, Rogers 2, Barker 2.
Ben Davis - (53) – Arnold 12, Sharp 1, Doughty 20, Zackery IV 16, Butler III 0, Windham 4.



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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Saturday, 25 March 2023
27th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Girls) December 6th, 8th, & 10th, 2022
Topic: Basketball

27BHCG

27th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Girls)
Presented by Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Great Crossing & Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY
December 6th, 8th, & 10th , 2022

© 2022 Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Great Crossing (Girls) December 6th @ Great Crossing High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Miami King, 5-7 Jr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 Fr. Ava Rankin, 5-0 So. Tatum Golden, and 5-7 8th Grade Ellie Lavey. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith.

Great Crossing raced out to a 19-3 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 73-15 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Great Crossing shot 55.6% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Warhawks connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 34 points off 26 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 12,5% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Raegan Barrett added 15 points. 5-7 Sr. Kaylee Ray recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Kennedy Harrison recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. Chapel Brown chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 5-4 8th Grade Adrianna Brown added five points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Rachel Smith recorded five points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Ellie Lavey led Paul Laurence Dunbar with four points and six rebounds. 5-5 Sr. Madison Jones added three points on one three point basket. Ava Rankin recorded three points and two rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 3,3,4,5,15
Great Crossing - 19,24,18,12,73

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (15) – King 1, Biggerstaff 2, Rankin 3, Golden 0, Lavey 4, Jones 3, Daniels 2.
Great Crossing - (73) – Barrett 15, O. Tierney 16, Harrison 10, C. Brown 8, Smith 5, Ray 10, A, Brown 5, Kearney 4.

Madison Southern vs. Simon Kenton (Girls) December 6th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-10 Fr. Anna Kelch, 5-7 So. Ava Slusser, 5-10 Sr. Emilee Eggleston, 5-3 8th Grade Brynli Pernell, and 5-5 So. Rylie Flynn.

Madison Southern raced out to a 22-8 lead on their way to a 52-41 victory over Simon Kenton. Madison Southern shot 43.6% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 30% from the field including six of 29 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pioneers connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 23 Madison Southern turnovers.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 16 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep added 10 points and four rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll recorded eight points on three of three field goals and two of two from the free throw line. Jada Carter chipped in with five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Laci Sandlin also tallied five points. Bella Moberly added four points and 10 rebounds. Tara Wooten recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 11 points. Anna Kelch added nine points and two steals. Rylie Flynn recorded eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Emilee Eggleston chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Madison Southern - 20,6,10,16,52
Simon Kenton - 8,11,7,15,41

Madison Southern - (52) – Sandlin 5, Carter 5, Moberly 4, French 16, Wooten 4, Estep 10, Correll 8.
Simon Kenton - (41) – Kelch 9, Slusser 4, Eggleston 5, Pernell 11, Flynn 8, Bach 1, Gadzala 3.

West Jessamine vs. Woodford County (Girls) December 6th @ Scott County High School

West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, 5-11 Fr. Kimberly Johnson, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis. Woodford County coach Latear Eason countered with 5-7 Jr. Taylor Patterson, 5-4 Fr. Emma Ruby, 5-8 Sr. Haydon Wells, 5-2 So. Katie Pantailono, and 5-4 Fr. Hailee Gordon.

West Jessamine raced out to a 24-4 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 62-16 victory over Woodford County. West Jessamine shot 48.1% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Colts connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 39 points off 33 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 20% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored two points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 15 points on seven of eight field goals, one of one free throws, and seven rebounds in 13:51 minutes. 5-1 Fr, Katie Mastin added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 5-6 So. Maggie Shelton recorded 10 points including five of six free throws. Jr. Ella Bolden chipped in with six points and nine rebounds. Morgan Dowell added six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Isabella Lewis recorded six points and six steals.

Emma Ruby led Woodford County with nine points and four rebounds.

West Jessamine - 24,10,20,8,62
Woodford County - 4,2,3,7,16

West Jessamine - (62) – Marshall 15, Dowell 6, Johnson 0, McLoney 2, Lewis 6, Mastin 13, Wayne 4, Bolden 6, Shelton 10.
Woodford County - (16) – Patterson 0, Ruby 9, Wells 2, Pantailono 0, Gordon 0, Williams 2, Long 1, Cabell 1, Coffey 1.

Grant County vs. Scott County (Girls) December 6th @ Scott County High School

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Sr. Tyra Young, 5-8 So. Allison Mosby, 6-0 Fr. Kierstin Young, 5-7 So. N’mya Summers, and 5-7 So. Maleiyah Moore.

Grant County raced out to a 20-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-51 victory over Scott County. Grant County shot 37.5% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 38.3% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 12 from the free throw line, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Grant County turnovers.

Emily Naranjo led Grant County with 23 points including 10 of 11 free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Jada Cummins added 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and six assists. Sarah Scroggins recorded 12 points including five of five free throws, and three assists. Sarah Russell chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Allison Mosby led Scott County with 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Maleiyah Moore added 13 points including three three point baskets, Tyra Young recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists. N’mya Summers chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

Grant County - 20,20,14,10,64
Scott County - 7,15,18,11,51

Grant County - (64) – Naranjo 23, Scroggins 12, Russell 6, Rowe 2, Cummins 14, Day 2, Kightlinger 3, Barnes 2.
Scott County - (51) – T. Young 8, A. Mosby 16, K. Young 3, Summers 8, Moore 13, Percell 3.



Madison Southern vs. Great Crossing (Girls) (Semifinal) December 8th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith.

Madison Southern outscored Great Crossing 23-18 in the final quarter to earn a 51-48 victory. The score was tied five times and there were nine lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 37.2% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 39.5% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Madison Southern turnovers.

Bella Moberly led Madison Southern with 12 points, four rebounds, and four steals. Hadley French added 12 points and four steals. Tara Wooten recorded 10 points including five of six free throws. 5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and four steals. Ashlan Estep added six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Jada Carter pulled down nine rebounds.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 22 points including seven of 10 from the field and eight of eight from the free throw line, four rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Chapel Brown added eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Olivia Tierney recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Madison Southern - 12,11,5,23,51
Great Crossing - 11,6,13,18,48

Madison Southern - (51) – Estep 6, Carter 3, Moberly 12, French 12, Wooten 10, Sandlin 7, Correll 1.
Great Crossing - (48) – Barrett 22, O. Tierney 8, Harrison 0, C. Brown 8, Smith 3, A. Brown 2, Ray 5.

West Jessamine vs. Grant County (Girls) (Semifinal) December 8th @Scott County High School

West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, Jr. Ella Bolden, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis. Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins.

Grant County defeated West Jessamine by the score of 71-68 in overtime. The score was tied six times and there were five lead changes in this game. Grant County shot 44.6% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 27.1% from the field including eight of 36 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Grant County turnovers.

Jada Cummins led Grant County with 20 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Emily Naranjo added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Sarah Scroggins recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and four assists. 5-6 8th Grade Olivia Ginn chipped in with seven points, two assists, and two steals. 5-7 Sr. Emily Wilcoxen added five points and seven rebounds.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 28 points including 12 of 16 free throws, 18 rebounds, and three steals. Ariana McLoney added 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 5-1 Fr. Katie Mastin recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Isabella Lewis chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Ella Bolden added four points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.



West Jessamine - 15,19,8,22,4,68
Grant County - 24,14,9,17,7,71

West Jessamine - (68) – Marshall 28, Dowell 3, Bolden 4, McLoney 15, Lewis 7, Mastin 11.
Grant County - (71) – Naranjo 19, Scroggins 8, Russell 4, Rowe 4, Cummins 20, Barnes 4, Ginn 7, Wilcoxen 5.

Great Crossing vs. West Jessamine (Girls) (3rd Place Game) December 10th @ Great Crossing High School

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, Jr. Ella Bolden, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis.

Great Crossing defeated West Jessamine by the score of 52-47. There were two lead changes and five ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 34.7% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Lady Warhawks connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 28.8% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Great Crossing turnovers.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 27 points including 11 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Rachel Smith added 11 points and three assists. Kennedy Harrison recorded six points, 13 rebounds, one blocked shot, and four steals.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 20 points, 21 rebounds, four assists, one blocked shot, and seven steals. Ariana McLoney added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two steals.

Great Crossing - 9,19,12,12,52
West Jessamine - 4,13,20,10,47

Great Crossing - (52) – Barrett 27, O. Tierney 3, Harrison 6, C. Brown 1, Smith 11, Ray 2, C. Tierney 2.
West Jessamine - (47) – Marshall 20, Dowell 0, Bolden 3, McLoney 17, Lewis 2, Mastin 4, Spencer 1.

Madison Southern vs. Grant County (Girls) (Championship) December 10th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins.

Madison Southern led 39-15 in the third quarter and held off a late rally by Grant County to earn a 55-47 victory. Madison Southern shot 38.1% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Grant County turnovers. Grant County shot 40.4% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Braves connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Madison Southern turnovers.

5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 20 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds. Tara Wooten added 13 points including six of eight free throws, and two rebounds. Ashlan Estep recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Bella Moberly chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. Jada Carter and 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll each pulled down seven rebounds.

5-6 8th Grade Olivia Ginn led Grant County with 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Emily Naranjo added eight points and five rebounds. 5-4 So. Skyler Menefee recorded six points and four rebounds. Dakota Rowe chipped in with five points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Madison Southern - 5,21,17,12,55
Grant County - 6,6,13,22,47

Madison Southern - (55) – Estep 9, Carter 2, Moberly 8, French 0, Wooten 13, Sandlin 20, Correll 3.
Grant County - (47) – Naranjo 8, Scroggins 2, Russell 4, Rowe 5, Cummins 0, Barnes 2, Ginn 10, Day 5, Wilcoxen 5, Menefee 6.

I only covered the tournament bracket and the third place game in this tourney and not the other consolation games.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WL Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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Wednesday, 22 March 2023
11th Region Tournament (Girls) February 27th, March1st, and March 4th, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023R11GC

11th Region Basketball Tournament (Girls)
Franklin Co., Lexington Catholic, Frederick Douglass, Madison Central, & EKU
Frankfort, Lexington, & Richmond

February 27th March 1st & March 4th

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Bryan Station vs. Franklin County February 27th @ Franklin County High School

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-8 So. Jailenn Green, 6-3 So. Albertine Cyuzozo, 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez, and 5-6 Sr. Makari Murphy. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 5-7 So. Madison Jackson.

Franklin County defeated Bryan Station by the score of 68-52. Franklin County shot 41.8% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 15 of 17 free throws and pulled down 39 rebounds. Bryan Station shot 36.2% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 14 of 21 free throws and pulled down 41 rebounds.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 19 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds. Logan Kennedy added 10 points including eight of eight free throws and five rebounds. 6-1 So. Juliana Frazee and Jazmin Chambers each recorded 10 points. Jhaven Meade recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Albertine Cyuzozo led Bryan Station with 18 points including six of nine free throws and 12 rebounds. Jailenn Green added 11 points. Kailyn Gentry recorded nine points and 15 rebounds.

Bryan Station - X, X,X,X,52
Franklin County - X,X,X,X,68

Bryan Station - (52) – Gentry 9, Green 11, Cyuzozo 18, Murphy 6, Gomez 2, Do 3, Gonzalez-Perez 3.
Franklin County - (68) – Shropshire 19, Chambers 10, Meade 6, L. Kennedy 10, Jackson 3, Frazee 10, Hogan 8, Newton 2

Tates Creek vs. Madison Central February 27th @ Madison Central High School

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Miracle Morbley, 5-5 Sr. Jada Bell, 5-7 Jr. Ashton Harris, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jackson, and 5-5 8th Grade Kaleigh Potts. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Eden Carter, 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 So. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central defeated Tates Creek by the score of 63-38. Madison Central shot 41.9% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 40 points off 31 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 23.8% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 22 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and seven steals. Brittany Campbell added 14 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Bailey Hensley recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 12 points and five rebounds. Jada Bell added seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-4 Fr, Jazlene Potter recorded six points, three rebounds, and three steals. Kaleigh Potts chipped in with four points and six rebounds. Ashton Harris recorded three points, 11 rebounds, and four steals.

Tates Creek - 5,6,18,9,38
Madison Central - 16,17,13,17,63

Tates Creek - (38) – Morbley 12, Bell 7, Harris 3, Jackson 3, Potts 4, Potter 6, Bazzell 3.
Madison Central - (63) – Eden Carter 5, Bro. Campbell 4, Hensley 12, Bri. Campbell 14, Strader 22, Metcalfe 4, Eve Carter 2.

Madison Southern vs. Lexington Catholic February 27th @ Lexington Catholic

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.

Lexington Catholic defeated Madison Southern by the score of 55-42. Madison Southern led Lexington Catholic 29-25 at halftime and the score was tied three times with nine lead changes in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 46.9% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on four of 10 from the free throw line, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 26 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and four steals. Mary Martin Hampton added 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded 10 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots. Sydney Elbert chipped in with four points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 13 points including three three point baskets. Ashlan Estep added 10 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Tara Wooten recorded six points and three rebounds. Bella Moberly chipped in with five points and six rebounds. Jada Carter added four points and five rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll pulled down seven rebounds.

Madison Southern - 15,14,8,5,42
Lexington Catholic - 16,9,16,14,55

Madison Southern - (42) – Wooten 6, Carter 4, Moberly 5, French 13, Estep 10, Correll 2, Sandlin 2.
Lexington Catholic - (55) – Truitt 26, Nash 2, Kennedy 10, Elbert 4, Hampton 11, Cox 2

Great Crossing vs. Frederick Douglass February 27th @ Frederick Douglass

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 Sr Raegan Barrett, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith. Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass trailed 36-34 at halftime but outscored Great Crossing 26-13 in the third quarter on their way to a 71-60 victory. There were six lead changes and five ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 41.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 20 of 29 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 43.6% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Victory Sledge led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Jermyra Christian added 17 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. Niah Rhodes recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two assists. Kate Baker chipped in with 11 points including six of eight free throws, five rebounds, and six assists. 5-9 8th Grade Jaylee Knowles added eight points, eight rebounds, four blocked shots and two steals.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Raegan Barrett added 11 points and nine rebounds. 5-4 8th Grade Adrianna Brown recorded 10 points and four rebounds. Ava Schureman chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Rachel Smith added eight points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Great Crossing - 22,14,13,11,60
Frederick Douglass - 14,20,26,11,71

Great Crossing - (60) – Schureman 8, O. Tierney 13, Barrett 11, C. Brown 6, Smith 8, A. Brown 10, Harrison 4.
Frederick Douglass - (71) – Christian 17, Sledge 19, Maxwell 2, Baker 11, Rhodes 12, Knowles 8, Bennett 2.



Franklin County vs. Lexington Catholic March 1st @ EKU (Semifinal)

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 5-7 So. Madison Jackson. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.


Lexington Catholic trailed 41-36 after three quarters but rallied for a 61-59 victory over the defending champion Franklin County squad. Franklin County trailed by 10 late in the game but staged a furious rally and missed a shot at short range in the closing seconds for the chance to tie. There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game. Lexington Catholic shot 41.7% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers. Franklin County shot 37.1% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.


Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 24 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and five steals. Mary Martin Hampton added 19 points including 10 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Lucy Nash pulled down eight rebounds and dished out four assists.


6-1 So. Juliana Frazee did her damage in the second half with 21 points including five of five free throws and five rebounds. Jazmin Chambers added 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 5-3 So. Leia Hogan recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Jhaven Meade chipped in with six points and five rebounds. Rachel Shropshire added six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Logan Kennedy recorded two points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.



Franklin County - 8,17,16,18,59
Lexington Catholic - 16,12,8,25,61

Franklin County - (59) – Shropshire 6, Chambers 11, Meade 6, L. Kennedy 2, Jackson 5, Hogan 8, Frazee 21.
Lexington Catholic - (61) – Truitt 24, Nash 0, Kennedy 14, Elbert 2, Hampton 19, O. Bretz 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central March 1st @EKU (Semifinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Eden Carter, 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 So. Nataya Strader.


Madison Central led by 15 in the first quarter and the score was tied 41-41 after three quarters but Frederick Douglass pulled away in the final quarter for a 57-50 victory. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Frederidk Douglass shot 50% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Madison Central shot 44% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on two of three free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.


6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 20 points on 10 of 11 from the field, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Niah Rhodes added 17 points including three three point baskets. Jermyra Christian recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Victory Sledge chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Kate Baker added two points, three rebounds, and six assists. 5-9 8th Grade Jaylee Knowles recorded two points, five rwebounds, and two blocked shots.


Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Eden Carter added 16 points and three rebounds. Brooke Campbell recorded six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Nataya Strader chipped in with five points and Brittany Campbell dished out seven assists.



Frederick Douglass - 11,12,18,16,57
Madison Central - 17,12,12,9,50

Frederick Douglass - (57) – Christian 10, Sledge 6, Maxwell 0, Baker 2, Rhodes 17, Darrington 20, Knowles 2.
Madison Central - (50) – Eden Carter 16, Bro. Campbell 6, Hensley 18, Bri. Campbell 2, Strader 5, Metcalfe 3.

Frederick Douglass vs. Lexington Catholic March 4th @EKU (Championship)

Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-9 So. Amaya Maxwell, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.


Lexington Catholic did not have an answer for Ayanna-Sarai Darrington tonight as she recorded 27 points, 29 rebounds, and two blocked shots to lead Frederick Douglass to a 66-51 victory over the Lady Knights. The score was tied four times and there was four lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 34.5% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 25 of 35 free throws, pulled down 55 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 27.1% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Lexington Catholic lost three starters due to fouls; Lucy Nash, Mary Martin Hampton, and Lydia Kennedy.


Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 27 points including nine of 10 free throws, 29 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Niah Rhodes added 13 points including three three point baskets and four of four from the free throw line. Jermyra Christian recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Kate Baker added five points, three rebounds, and four assists.


Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including five of eight free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and six steals. Lucy Nash added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Martin Hampton recorded six points, six rebounds, two assists, and four steals, Lydia Kennedy chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals.


Frederick Douglass - 10,14,20,22,66
Lexington Catholic - 9,5,14,23,51

Frederick Douglass - (66) – Christian 12, Maxwell 0, Darrington 27, Baker 5, Rhodes 13, Sledge 7, Knowles 2.
Lexington Catholic - (51) – Truitt 23, Nash 9, Kennedy 6, Elbert 4, Hampton 6, O. Bretz 1, Russell 2.

All Tournament Team

Hadley French (Madison Southern), Albertine Cyuzozo (Bryan Station), Miracle Morbley (Tates Creek), Olivia Tierney (Great Crossing), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Eden Carter (Madison Central), Bailey Hensley (Madison Central), Lydia Kennedy (Lexington Catholic), Mary Martin Hampton (Lexington Catholic). Katherine Truitt (Lexington Catholic), Jermyra Christian (Frederick Douglass), Kate Baker (Frederick Douglass), Niah Rhodes (Frederick Douglass), and MVP Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Frederick Douglass).



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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101st Annual OHSAA (Ohio) State Basketball Tournament (Boys) Division I, II, III, & IV March 19, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023OHSAAB

101st Annual OHSAA (Ohio) State Basketball Tournament (Boys)
Divison I, II, III, & IV
University of Dayton Arena (Tom Blackburn Court)

Dayton, OH
March 19, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Akron Buchtel vs. Rocky River Lutheran West (Boys) Division II Championship

Akron Buchtel coach Rayshon Dent started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jayden Maxwell, 6-3 So. Steven Diamond, 6-3 Sr. Amire Robinson, 6-2 Sr. Khoi Thurmon, and 6-2 Sr. Marcel Boyce Jr. Rocky River Lutheran West coach Jordan Duke countered with 6-3 Sr. Clay Noble, 6-2 Jr. Junior Kambomba, 6-4 So. Matthew Meyer, 6-1 Jr. Jayson Levis, and 6-1 Jr. Derek Fairley.

Marcel Boyce Jr. hit two free throws with 14.5 seconds to give Akron Buchtel a 51-49 victory. Rocky River Lutheran West’s Joshua Meyer hit a basket in the lane at the buzzer that was originally thought to tie the game but after the referees reviewed the play the basket was waved off because the shot came after the horn. There were nine ties and 11 lead changes in this game. Akron Buchtel shot 47.2% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Griffins connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off five Rocky River Lutheran West turnovers. Rocky River Lutheran West shot 47.5% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Longhorns connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Akron Buchtel turnovers.

Marcel Boyce Jr. led Akron Buchtel with 18 points including seven of 10 free throws, and pulled down six rebounds. Khoi Thurmon added 11 points including five of six free throws, and three assists. Jayden Maxwell recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Amire Robinson chipped in with five points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots.

Matthew Meyer led Rocky River Lutheran West with 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Jayson Levis added 10 points and five rebounds. Derek Fairley recorded nine points and seven assists.

Akron Buchtel - 11,16,15,9,51
Rocky River Lutheran West - 9,21,12,7,49

Akron Buchtel - (51) – Maxwell 10, Diamond 2, Robinson 5, Thurmon 11, Boyce Jr. 18, Pride Jr. 5.
Rocky River Lutheran West - (49) – Noble 0, Kambomba 6, M. Meyer 12, Levis 10, Fairley 9, J. Meyer 2, Smith 4, Bartchak 6.

Richmond Heights vs. Convoy Crestview (Boys) Division IV Championship

Richmond Heights coach Quentin Rogers started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Hosea Steele Jr., 6-3 So. Demarris Winters Jr., 6-5 Jr. Jeremy Wilson, 5-11 So. De’Erick Barber, and 6-3 So. Dorian Jones. Convoy Crestview coach Doug Etzler countered with 6-3 Sr. Gavin Etzler, 6-1 Sr. Mitch Temple, 6-6 So. Wren Sheets, 5-11 Sr. Carson Hunter, and 6-0 Sr. Nate Lichtle.

Richmond Heights outscored Convoy Crestview 29-0 in the third quarter on their way to a 70-26 victory. Richmond Heights shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 24 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 18 Convoy Crestview turnovers. Convoy Crestview shot 32.4% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. They connected on one of four free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored four points off four Richmond Heights turnovers.

Dorian Jones led Richmond Heights with 25 points including seven three point baskets, and four steals. Jeremy Wilson added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. De’Erick Barber recorded nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Demarris Winters Jr. chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and four steals. Hosea Steele Jr. added eight points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Gavin Etzler led Convoy Crestview with seven points and three rebounds. Carson Hunter added five points, three rebounds, and five assists.

Richmond Heights - 12,19,29,10,70
Convoy Crestview - 7,15,0,4,26

Richmond Heights - (70) – Steele Jr. 8, Winters Jr. 9, Wilson 12, Barber 9, Jones 25, McWilliams 3, Garner 2, Emory 2.
Convoy Crestview - (26) – Etzler 7, Temple 3, Sheets 2, Hunter 5, Lichtle 3, Harting 2, Easterling 2, Ludwig 2.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East vs. Ottawa-Glandorf (Boys) Division III Championship

Cleveland Height Lutheran East coach Samuel Liggins started the following lineup: 6-8 Fr. TJ Crumble, 6-5 Jr. Ronald Taylor, 6-9 Jr. Jesse McCulloch, 6-0 Jr. Chauncey Brashers, and 6-2 Sr. Cody Head. Ottawa-Glandorf coach Tyson McGlaughlin countered with 6-5 Jr. Colin White, 6-4 Jr. Caden Erford, 6-6 Sr. Theo Maag, 6-1 Sr. Hunter Stechschulte, and 6-2 Jr. Grant Schroeder.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East defeated Ottawa-Glandorf by the score of 67-61. The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in the game. Cleveland Heights Lutheran East shot 55.3% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Ottawa-Glandorf turnovers. Ottawa-Glandorf shot 40% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Titans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Cleveland Heights Lutheran East turnovers.

Cody Head led Cleveland Heights Lutheran East with 19 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. TJ Crumble added 12 points. Ronald Taylor recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, 5-11 Jr. Anthony Bruce chipped in with nine points including six of seven free throws.

Colin White led Ottawa-Glandorf with 18 points including three three point baskets, seven points, five assists, and two steals. Hunter Stechschulte added 14 points including four three point baskets. Caden Erford recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Levi Unterbrink chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets. Theo Maag recorded eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East - 9,21,19,18,67
Ottawa-Glandorf - 8,13,16,24,61

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East - (67) – Crumble 12, Taylor 12, McCulloch 4, Brashers 6, Head 19, Johnson Jr. 5, Bruce 9.
Ottawa-Glandorf - (61) – White 18, Erford 10, T. Maag 8, Stechschulte 14, Schroeder 0, Unterbrink 9, B. Maag 2.

Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. Pickerington Central (Boys) Division I Championship

Akron Archbishop Hoban coach TK Griffith started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Andrew Griffith, 6-3 Jr. Jonas Nichols, 6-7 Fr. Sam Greer, 6-2 Sr. William Scott Jr., and 6-3 Sr. Logan Vowles. Pickerington Central coach Davian Bates countered with 6-6 Sr. Devin Royal, 6-2 Sr. Andrew Hedgepeth, 6-8 Sr. Gavin Headings, 6-0 Jr. Juwan Turner, and 6-1 Sr. Markell Johnson.

The score was tied 31-31 after three quarters but Akron Archbishop Hoban pulled away in the final quarter for a 53-47 victory over Pickerington Central. The score was tied three times and there were 11 lead changes in the game. Akron Archbishop Hoban shot 40.4% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Knights connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Pickerington Central turnovers. Pickerington Central shot 42.6% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Akron Archbishop Hoban turnovers.

Logan Vowles led Akron Archbishop Hoban with 17 points including five three point baskets, and seven rebounds. William Scott Jr. added 13 points and eight rebounds, Sam Greer recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Andrew Griffith chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.

Devin Royal led Pickerington Central with 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Gavin Headings added 12 points and eight rebounds. Markell Johnson recorded 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Akron Archbishop Hoban - 12,14,5,22,53
Pickerington Central - 14,11,6,16,47

Akron Archbishop Hoban - (53) – Griffith 9, Nichols 2, Greer 12, Scott Jr. 13, Vowles 17.
Pickerington Central - (47) – Royal 15, Hedgepeth 0, Headings 12, Turner 3, Johnson 11, Spiva 4, Keuchler 2.



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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2023 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Boys Basketball Championships Division I Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 18, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023TSSAAD1B

2023 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Boys Basketball Championship
Division I Class A, 2A, 3A, 7 4A
Murphy Center Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro. TN
March 18, 2023

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Haywood vs. Knoxville Fulton Division I Class 3A Championship

Haywood coach Rodney Chatman started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jamari Person, 6-4 So. Jaybyon Snipe, 6-7 Sr. Janerus Snipe, 6-0 Sr. Tylon Chatman, and 6-1 Jr. Jacari Comage. Knoxville Fulton coach Jody Wright countered with 6-3 Jr. Taj Kimber, 6-2 Jr. Dexter Lewis, 6-5 Jr. Tyler Lee, 5-11 Sr. Marcellus Jackson, and 6-2 Jr. Denaj Kimber.

Knoxville Fulton defeated Haywood by the score of 82-52. Knoxville Fulton shot 64.8% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Haywood turnovers. Haywood shot 43.5% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Knoxville Fulton turnovers.

Taj Kimber led Knoxville Fulton with 26 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Tyler Lee added 17 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Denaj Kimber recorded 14 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Marcellus Jackson chipped in with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Dexter Lewis added nine points. Four rebounds, and three assists.

Tylon Chatman led Haywood with 32 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Janerus Snipe added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jaybyon Snipe recorded seven points and four rebounds.

Haywood - 12,7,9,24,52
Knoxville Fulton - 20,25,19,18,82

Haywood - (52) – Person 3, Jay. Snipe 7, Jan. Snipe 8, Chatman 32, Comage 2.
Knoxville Fulton - (82) – T. Kimber 26, Lewis 9, Lee 17, Jackson 12, D. Kimber 14, Smith 2, Ballinger 2.

All Tournament Team: Simeon Williams (MLK), Brian Carter (Ridgeway), Taj Kimber (Knoxville Fulton), Denaj Kimber (Knoxville Fulton), Emmanuel Allen (Ridgeway), Tylon Chatman (Haywood), Marcellus Jackson (Knoxville Fulton), Janerus Snipe (Haywood), Jaybyon Snipe (Haywood), and MVP Tyler Lee (Knoxville Fulton).

Independence vs. Memphis Overton Division I Class 4A Championship

Independence coach Mark Wilkins started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Brayden Buck, 6-1 So. Tylan Lewis, 6-6 Sr. Matthew Witt, 5-10 Sr. Josh Owens, and 6-1 Jr. Jett Montgomery. Memphis Overton coach Shelvie Rose countered with 6-2 Sr. Xavier Alexander, 6-2 Jr. Erin Hardrick, 6-8 Sr. Jailen Hardaway, 5-8 Jr, Cordell Bailey, and 6-0 Sr, Jordan Frison.

Memphis Overton defeated Independence by the score of 69-57. Memphis Overton shot 43.4% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line. The Wolverines connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Independence turnovers. Independence shot 39.2% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Memphis Overton turnovers.

Jordan Frison led Memphis Overton with 19 points including six of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Xavier Alexander added 17 points included five three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Jailen Hardaway recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds. 5-8 So. Gary Greer chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

Jett Montgomery led Independence with 21 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Josh Owens added 13 points, two assists, and three steals. Matthew Witt recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Tylan Lewis chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, and two assists, Brayden Buck also scored six points on two three point baskets.

Independence - 19,9,10,19,57
Memphis Overton - 14,18,19,18,69

Independence - (57) – Buck 6, Lewis 6, Witt 9, Owens 13, Montgomery 21, Walling 2.
Memphis Overton - (69) – Alexander 17, Hardrick 3, Hardaway 15, Bailey 2, Frison 19, Greer 10, Fullilove 3

All Tournament Team: Arnez Anderson (Hillsboro), Thaddeus Johnson (Hillsboro), Alijah Curry (Memphis East), Luther Hackman (Memphis East), Jailen Hardaway (Memphis Overton), Xavier Alexander (Memphis Overton), Tylan Lewis (Independence), Matthew Witt (Independence), Jett Montgomery (Independence), Jordan Frison MVP (Memphis Overton).

Middleton vs. Hampton Division I Class A Championship

Middleton coach James Burkley started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Roderick Robinson, 5-10 Jr. Taquinis Mitchell, 6-5 Sr. Dantez Young, 5-9 Sr. Cory Warren, and 5-10 Jr. Kievian Allen. Hampton coach Ned Smith countered with 6-2 Jr. Dylan Trivett, 6-0 Jr. Eugene Carrico, 6-6 Jr. Hayden Campbell, 5-8 Jr. Michael Anspaugh, and 6-0 Sr. Caden Buckles.

Hampton outscored Middleton 18-8 in the final quarter to earn a 51-43 victory. There were three ties and three lead changes. Hampton shot 42.5% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Middleton turnovers. Middleton shot 37.8% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Hampton turnovers.

Hayden Campbell led Hampton with 18 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, four blocked shots, and three steals. Cadon Buckles added 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Eugene Carrico recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Roderick Robinson led Middleton with 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Jordan Stewart added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Dantez Young recorded six points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kievian Allen chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Middleton - 9,6,20,8,43
Hampton - 12,10,11,18,51

Middleton - (43) – Robinson 14, Mitchell 2, Young 6, Warren 5, Allen 6, Stewart 10.
Hampton - (51) – Trivett 2, Carrico 9, Campbell 18, Anspaugh 0, Buckles 18, Point 4.

All Tournament Team: Derrick Robinson (C. Prep), Andrew Cole (USJC), AJ Murphy (USJC), Dantez Young (Middleton), Eugene Carrico (Hampton), Roderick Robinson ( Middleton), Jordan Stewart (Middleton), Hayden Campbell (Hampton), Michael Anspaugh (Hampton), Cadon Buckles MVP (Hampton).

Frederick Douglass vs. Alcoa Division I Class 2A Championship

Frederick Douglass coach Gregory Williams started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Joshua Thompson, 6-2 So. Taquez Butler, 6-5 Sr. Tyler Johnson, 5-9 So. Demario Johnson, and 5-10 So. Marjavis Chandler. Alcoa coach Ryan Collins countered with 6-3 Jr. Jahvin Carter, 5-11 Sr. Jordan Harris, 6-3 So. Eli Owens, 5-8 So. Eli Graf, and 5-11 Jr. Brady Haun.

Alcoa rallied from a 45-39 deficit at the end of three quarters to defeat Frederick Douglass 59-58 on a layup by Jahvin Carter with four seconds remaining on the clock. There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game. Alcoa shot 43.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Tornadoes connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 47.4% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Red Devils connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Alcoa turnovers.

Jahvin Carter led Alcoa with 24 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Jordan Harris added 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 Jr. Brandon Winton Jr. recorded eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Eli Owens chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.

6-2 So. Jarmon Brittman led Frederick Douglass with 18 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Tyler Johnson added 12 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Marjavis Chandler recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two steals. Taquez Butler chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass - 10,16,19,13,58
Alcoa - 9,15,15,20,59

Frederick Douglass - (58) – Thompson 4, Butler 8, T. Johnson 12, D. Johnson 3, Chandler 9, Powell 2, Brittman 18, Holly 2.
Alcoa - (59) – Carter 24, Harris 14, Owens 6, Graf 5, Haun 2, Winton Jr. 8.

All Tournament Team: Nikolas Wiggins (Power Center), Eli Owens (Alcoa), Dennis Lewis Jr. (Brainerd), Jack Harper (Giles Co.), Jarmon Brittman (Frederick Douglass), Brandon Winton Jr. (Alcoa), Tyler Johnson (Frederick Douglass), Taquez Butler (Frederick Douglass), Jordan Harris (Alcoa), Jahvin Carter MVP (Alcoa).



Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these 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.








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