Topic: Basketball
2024BBCCMCG
. Cumberland County (TN) vs. Madison Central (Girls)
Smoky Mountain Winter Classic-Blue Bracket (Championship)
Gatlinburg-Pittman High School
Gatlinburg, TN
December 28, 2024
© 2025 by Ron Harrison
Cumberland County (TN) coach Randy Herring started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Sydney Wilhite, 5-7 Sr. Aliyah Hawkins, 5-9 Sr. Lexi Carroll, 5-5 Jr. Daminica Beal, and 5-6 So. Kaedinse Wilson. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles, and 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell.
Madison Central defeated Cumberland County (TN) by the score of 43-29 to earn the Blue Bracket title. Madison Central shot 50% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Cumberland County turnovers. Cumberland County shot 33.3% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jets connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.
Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 16 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. Nataya Strader added nine points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds. Jordynn Miles recorded six points including four of six free throws and two assists. 5-5 Jr. Skylar Collinsworth also added six points on two three point baskets. Brittany Campbell chipped in with four points, four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Brooke Campbell pulled down seven rebounds.
Aliyah Hawkins led Cumberland County with 13 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Sydney Wilhite added 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lexi Carroll recorded two points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kaedinse Wilson chipped in with two points and four rebounds.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Cumberland County (TN) | 10 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 |
Madison Central | 17 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 43 |
Cumberland County (TN) | (29) | - | Wilhite 11, Hawkins 13, Carroll 2, Beal 1, Wilson 2. |
Madison Central | (43) | - | Bro. Campbell 0, Strader 9, Ridderikhoff 16, Miles 6, Bri. Campbell 4, S. Collinsworth 6, Long 2. |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
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