Topic: Basketball
2024BBEJHCB
. East Jessamine vs. Henry Clay (Boys)
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
December 17, 2024
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
East Jessamine coach Jon Bentlry started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Carson Kehrt, 6-3 Fr, Tyson Duke, 6-3 Sr. Corbyn Smith, 5-10 Sr. Miyo James, and 6-2 Sr. Keelyn Daniel. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-5 Jr. Jackson Stephan, 6-3 Sr. AJ Dixon, 6-5 Sr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Sr. Kayson Brown, and 6-3 Sr. Kade Hilander.
Henry Clay raced out to a 30-9 first quarter lead on their way to a 90-60 victory over Easy Jessamine. Henry Clay shot 45.7% from the field including 10 of 29 from the three point line. The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 34 points off 30 East Jessamine turnovers. East Jessamine shot 46% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Jaguars connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers.
Kayson Brown led a balanced Henry Clay scoring attack with 19 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Jackson Stephan added 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Hassan Bush recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. AJ Dixon added 14 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Trevor Adams chipped in with 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Keelyn Daniel led East Jessamine with 12 points and four rebounds. Miyo James added 12 points. Tyson Duke recorded eight points including two three point baskets.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
East Jessamine | 9 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 60 |
Henry Clay | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 90 |
East Jessamine | (60) | - | C. Kehrt 6, Duke 8, Smith 1, James 12, Daniel 12, Burbage 6, Henderson 3, Kidwell 5, Oram 2, Beam 3, Tatum 2. |
Henry Clay | (90) | - | Stephan 15, Dixon 14, Bush 14, Brown 19, Hilander 6, Evans 10, Jones 5, Paris 1, Morgan 2, I. Brown 2, Goodwin 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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