BB2023LCAWHB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Western Hills

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
November 30, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Acvademy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Colt Cummins, 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-5 So. Simon King, 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard, and 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green. Western Hills coach Geoff Cody countered with 6-4 Jr. Elijah Thompson, 5-11 Sr. Austin Stone, 6-5 Jr. Javeon Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cole McDonald, and 5-10 Jr. Cam Higgins.

Lexington Christian Academy trailed 42-41 at halftime but rallied in the second half and finally p[ulled away late for a 93-79 victory over Western Hills. The score was tied five times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Lexington Christian Academy shot a sizzling 61.1% from the field including three of 17 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 24 of 31 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 18 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 56.6% from the field including nine of 19 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 LCA turnovers.

Saxton Howard led LCA with 30 points including eight of nine free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Andersen Green added 26 points including six of 10 free throws and three steals. Hagan Preston recorded 18 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Simon King chipped in with five points and eight rebounds.

Elijah Thompson led Western Hills with 23 points including five three point baskets. Austin Stone added 20 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Javeon Campbell recorded 18 points and five rebounds. Cam Higgins chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets. Cole McDonald recorded six points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Lexington Christian,20,21,29,23,93

Western Hills,20,22,25,12,79

Lexington Christian (93) – Cummins 3, Preston 18, King 5, Howard 30, Green 26, Spillman 5, Moss 6.

Western Hills (79) – Thompson 23, Stone 20, Campbell 18, McDonald 6, Higgins 9, Morris 3,

Acknowledgements

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BB2023SHASWG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Southwestern

Southwestern High School
Somerset, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-4 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Southwestern coach Junior Molden countered with 5-7 Fr. Kylie Dalton, 5-7 Jr. Jordan McDonald, 6-1 Sr. Payton Acey, 5-5 Jr. Jessalyn Flynn, and 5-7 Fr. Jaelyn Dye.

Sacred Heart Academy led 24-16 at halftime but pulled away in the second half for a 60-23 victory over Southwestern. Sacred Heart shot 41.4% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Sothwestern turnovers. Southwestern shot 21.1% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Warriors connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored two points off 10 Sacred Heart turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart with 21 points including three three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Reagan Bender added 12 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Claire Russell chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-11 Jr. Morgan Frey pulled down seven rebounds.

Payton Acey led Southwestern with seven points and five rebounds. 5-6 Jr. Megan Loudermilk added six points on two three point baskets. Jaelyn Dye added five points.

Sacred Heart Academy,17,7,22,14,60

Southwestern,5,11,5,2,23

Sacred Heart Academy (60) – Johnson 21, Russell 4, Pelayo 10, Jordan 2, Bender 12, Kincaid 2, DeCamillis 2, Osting 3, Howe 4.

Southwestern (23) – Dalton 3, McDonald 2, Acey 7, Flynn 0, Dye 5, Loudermilk 6.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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BB2023LCLCATH

Lincoln County vs. Lexington Catholic

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
November 28, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lincoln County coach Caitlin Parson started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Elly Sims, 5-8 Jr. Gatlynn Lewis, 6-0 Sr. Maecey Carter, 5-3 Jr. Milah Mullins, and 5-4 Sr. Macey Rice. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-5 So. Josey Cox, and 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell.

Lincoln County defeated Lexington Catholic by the score of 51-45. There were four lead changes and seven ties in this game. Lincoln County shot 40% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Lady Patriots connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 22 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 29.8% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 24 Lincoln County turnovers.

Gatlynn Lewis led Lincoln County with 16 points including 11 of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Elly Sims added 12 points and seven steals. Macey Rice recorded 12 points including five of six free throws and three steals. Maecey Carter chipped in with four points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

5-9 So. Payton Avilez led Lexington Catholic with nine points and two steals. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz added nine points and two rebounds. Lydia Kennedy recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Josey Cox chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and five steals. Marielle Sackleh added six points, six rebounds, and three steals.

Lincoln County,8,13,13,17,51

Lexington Catholic,6,13,9,17,45

Lincoln County (51) – Sims 12, Lewis 16, Carter 4, Mullins 4, Rice 12, Cundiff 3.

Lexington Catholic (45) – Kennedy 8, Hall 4, Sackleh 6, Cox 7, Russell 2, Avilez 9, Bretz 9.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023SKCCB

Simon Kenton vs. Covington Catholic

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Simon Kenton coach Trent Steiner started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Brayden Polly, 6-1 Sr. Miles Brown, 6-7 Jr. Bode Stone, 5-11 Jr. Jay Bilton, and 6-0 Jr. Jordan Bach. Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-3 Jr. Jake Stewart, 6-2 Sr. Brady Hussey, 6-9 Sr. Caden Miller, 5-11 So. Athens McGillis, and 6-1 So. Logan Wermuth.

Covington Catholic pulled away in the second half to defeat Simon Kenton by the score of 57-38. Covington Catholic shot 46.2% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 36.8% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Pioneers connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 22 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Caden Miller led Covington Catholic with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Athens McGillis added 17 points, four assists, and two steals. Brady Hussey recorded 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Jay Bilton led Simon Kenton with 14 points including two three point baskets. Jordan Bach added eight points including two three point baskets.

Simon Kenton,13,8, 11, 6, 38

Covington Catholic, 15, 11, 18, 13, 57

Simon Kenton (38) – Polly 3, Brown 2, Stone 2, Bilton 14, Bach 8, Marx 3, Ober 2, Taylor 4.

Covington Catholic (57) – Stewart 2, Hussey 10, Miller 19, McGillis 17, Wermuth 4, Carroll 3, Lanham 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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BB2023CBG

Cooper vs. Butler

Butler High School
Louisville, KY
November 28, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Logan Palmer, 6-0 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylie Noel. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-4 Sr. Ramiya White, Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Aniya Haskins.

Cooper raced out to a 27-11 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-38 victory over Butler. Cooper shot 43.6% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Jaguars connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 35.7% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Cooper turnovers.

Logan Palmer led Cooper with 17 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Liz Freihofer added 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Haylie Noel recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Bella Deere chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Mariah Knight led Butler with 14 points and four rebounds. Ramiya White added eight points and eight rebounds. Anieja Russell recorded six points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Cooper,27,14,4,10,55

Butler,11,7,11,9,38

Cooper (55) – Palmer 17, Freihofer 16, Deere 9, Alexander 3, Noel 10.

Butler (38) – Knight 14, Patrick 2, White 8, Russell 6, Haskins 5, Bradley 3.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023TRINDSB

Trinity vs. DeSales

DeSales High School
Louisville, KY
November 28, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Trinity coach Mike Szabo started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Drae Vasser, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Avery Frasher, and 5-10 Jr. Lance Chandler. DeSales coach Damien Anderson countered with 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp. 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-1 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye, and 6-2 Sr. Damone King.

Trinity defeated DeSales by the score of 75-71 in an overtime thriller. Trinity led early in the final quarter by the score of 55-46 but DeSales rallied to actually take a late two point lead. However Trinity’s Avery Frasher scored with seconds remaining to tie the game at 63-63. DeSales had one last chance but missed a shot at the buzzer to force overtime. The score was tied 71-71 late in overtime but Dre Vasser hit four free throws down the stretch to give Trinity the victory. Trinity shot 58.7% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Shamrocks connected on 12 of 18 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds. DeSales shot 53.3% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 18 of 19 free throws and pulled down 21 rebounds.

Drae Vasser led Trinity with 40 points on 15 of 19 from the field including one of one from the three point line, six of 10 free throws, and pulled down six rebounds. Jayden Johnson added 10 points and six rebounds. Alex Johnson and Avery Frasher recorded nine and eight points respectively and Frasher pulled down six rebounds.

Damone King led DeSales with 37 points including two of five from beyond the arc, and nine of 10 free throws. Prince Kahnplaye added 16 points and six rebounds. Logan Tharp recorded seven points and Will Gibson chipped in with six points and four rebounds.

Trinity,10,21,20,12,12,75

DeSales,17,17,10,19,8,71

Trinity (75) – J. Johnson 10, Vasser 40, A, Johnson 9, Frasher 8, Chandler 5, Pfeifer 3.

DeSales (71) – Tharp 7, Cummins 3, Gibson 6, Kahnplaye 16, King 37, Thompson 2.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023HCFCG

Henry Clay vs. Franklin County

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-7 So.Logan Kennedy, 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan.

Franklin County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 59-42. Franklin County shot 55.8% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 27.8% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 26 Franklin County turnovers.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 13 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Leia Hogan added 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and six assists. Logan Kennedy recorded nine points, two rebounds, and five assists. Keyonna Taylor chipped in with eight points and 10 rebounds. Makiyia Wheeler added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 12 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Lydia Van Metre added 10 points including two three point baskets. 5-6 Fr. Brinley Dumphord recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Timarri Miller chipped in with seven points and three assists. Elizabeth Nelson pulled down seven rebounds, blocked two shots, and recorded three steals.

Henry Clay,12,6,2,22,42

Franklin County,20,14,19,6,59

Henry Clay (42) – Van Metre 10, Johnson 2, Nelson 0, Sutton 12, Miller 7, Dumphord 8, Waide 3.

Franklin County (59) – Shropshire 13, L. Kennedy 9, K. Taylor 8, Wheeler 8, Hogan 12, C. Kennedy 2, Newton 1, Walton 2, Frazee 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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BB2023FDSCG

Frederick Douglass vs. Scott County

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 77-37. Frederick Douglass shot 44.1% from the field including eight of 13 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 31.1% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaylee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 25 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds. Niah Rhodes added 23 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-1 So. Mikalee Bennett recorded seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added six points and eight rebounds. Kate Baker chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 15 points on five three point baskets and three rebounds. Nyma Summers added five points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Frederick Douglass,25,27,19,6,77

Scott County,18,10,5,4,37

Frederick Douglass (77) – Knowles 25, Maxwell 2, Darrington 6, Baker 5, Rhodes 23, Bennett 7, McGinnis 3. Gregonis 4, King 2.

Scott County (37) – Perry 0, Summers 5, Young 3, Banner 4, Moore 15, A. Mosby 4, Percell 4, Horn 2.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023PCMCG

Pulaski County vs. Madison Central

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Brooklyn Thomas, 5-8 So. Hannah Murray, 5-11 Sr. Sydney Martin, 5-8 So. Madeline Butcher, and 5-7 Sr. Maggie Holt. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, and 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell.

Pulaski County won a hard fought 71-63 overtime victory over Madison Central tonight. Sydney Martin banked in a long range three pointer that just beat the buzzer in regulation to tie the score at 58-58 and force overtime. Pulaski County raced out to an 18-10 first quarter lead but fought back to make it a close contest. There were five ties and three lead changes in the game. Pulaski County shot 39.3% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Maroons connected on 20 of 27 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 22 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 38.9% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 28 Pulaski County turnovers.

Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 20 points including seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, blocked two shots, and recorded six steals. Brooklyn Thomas added 12 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Madeline Butcher recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Hannah Murray chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Maggie Holt added seven points, nine rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Brooke Campbell led Madison Central with 14 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and three steals. Nataya Strader added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Brittany Campbell chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

Pulaski County,18,14,10,16,13,71

Madison Central,10,16,18,14,5,63

Pulaski County (71) – Thomas 12, Murray 12, Martin 20, Butcher 12, Holt 7, Ralston 3, S. Resch 3, Monroe 2.

Madison Central (63) – Carter 6, Strader 14, Ridderikhoff 12, Bro. Campbell 14, Bri. Campbell 8, Long 4, Lawson 2, Metcalfe 3.

Acknowledgements

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2023FBPSOC

Somerset vs. Owensboro Catholic

Class 2A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinal)

Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro Catholic defeated Somerset by the score of 44-15. Owensboro Catholic recorded 602 yards of total offense compared to 221 yards for Somerset.

Brady Atwell led Owensboro Catholic’s ground game with 92 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Brady Atwell completed 32 of 49 passes for 476 yards and fiv e touchdowns. William “Tutt” Carrico caught 10 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns. Waryn Ebelhar added three receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell Sims recorded six catches for 81 yards. Kaiser Frick chipped in with five receptions for 48 yards. Noah Rhinerson caught five passes for 41 yards. Vince Carrico led the defense with one solo and 10 assisted tackles. Miles Edge added three solo and seven assisted tackles. Cameron Woodword and William Carrico each recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Kaiser Frick, Nick Sims, and William Carrico each intercepted a pass.

Kam Hughes led Somerset’s ground game with 106 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Josh Bruner carried the ball four times for 22 yards. Kris Hughes recorded 18 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Josh Bruner completed eight of 21 passes for 71 yards with three interceptions. Chas Reams caught three passes for 54 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

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