2015SOUMERCYG

Southwestern vs. Mercy Academy (Girls)

Mercy Academy

Louisville, KY

December 5, 2015

Southwestern coach Stephen Butcher started the following lineup:  5-11 Sr. Samantha Fitzgerald, 5-9 Fr. Kallie Sheron, 6-1 Sr. Elizabeth Latham, 5-8 8^th Grade Kennedy Harris, and 5-8 Jr. Cassie Reed.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 5-9 Jr. Josie Woods, 5-9 Fr. Raquael Reese, 6-2 So. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-4 Sr. Jessica Laemmle, and 5-7 Sr. Madi Woods.

Southwestern defeated Mercy Academy by a score of 55-48.  Southwestern shot 43.2% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Warriors connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Mercy Academy shot 28% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off 30 Southwestern turnovers.

Cassie Reed led Southwestern with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and eight steals.  Kennedy Harris added nine points including six of six free throws.  Elizabeth Latham pulled down 10 rebounds.

Madi Woods led Mercy Academy with 13 points.  5-4 Sr. Maria Schmitz added 12 points.  5-9 Jr. Sadie Zeisloft recorded chipped in with 11 points.  Josie Woods recorded nine points, nine rebounds, and five steals.

Southwestern,13,13,15,14,55

Mercy Academy,9,12,10,17,48

Southwestern (55) – Fitzgerald 4, Sheron 2, Latham 5, Harris 9, Reed 22, Smiddy 7, Cundiff 6.

Mercy Academy (48) – J. Woods 9, Reese 2, Feldkamp 0, Laemmle 0, M. Woods 13, Diersing 1, Schmitz 12, Zeisloft 11..

A special thanks to Coach Keith Baisch of Mercy Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015NCCLCATH

Newport Central Catholic vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Legacy Nissan Classic

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 5, 2015

Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Brian Anderson, 6-2 Jr. Luke Moeves, 6-6 Sr. Ben Weyer, 5-10 So. Brennan Hall, and 5-10 Sr. John Ludwig.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 So. Zan Payne, 6-3 So. TC Price, 6-6 So. Max Sparkman, 5-11 Jr. Blake Scott, and 6-4 Jr. Luke Johnson.

Newport central Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 67-61.  NCC shot 45.6% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 40.4% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Newport Central Catholic turnovers.

Ben Weyer led NCC with 19 points, 22 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Luke Moeves added 14 points including four three point baskets.  Brennan Hall and John Ludwig recorded 11 and nine points respectively; Ludwig’s on three three point baskets.

Luke Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 25 points and five rebounds.  Max Sparkman added nine points and five rebounds.  Zan Payne recorded eight points and 12 rebounds.

Newport Central Catholic,24,17,10,16,67

Lexington Catholic,16,25,11,9,61

Newport Central Catholic (67) – Anderson 7, Moeves 14, Weyer 19, Hall 11, Ludwig 9, Wurtz 4, Hes 2, Spencer Pangallo 1.

Lexington Catholic (61) – Payne 8, Price 7, Sparkman 9, Scott 8, Johnson 25, Hardin 4.

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew Glenn Gentry and Gary Long for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2015LCAMADCENB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Legacy Nissan Classic

North Laurel High School

London, KY

December 5, 2015

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-5 Fr. Kyle Rode, 6-4 So. Austin Hall, 6-6 Jr. Tre King, 6-1 Fr. Isaiah Hunt, and 6-2 Sr. Trevor Hill.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. John Williams, 6-1 Sr. Grant Brockman, 6-2 Jr. Bryar Rose, 5-10 Sr. Terique Miller, and 6-1 Sr. Dakota Begley.

Madison Central led 27-18 at halftime but Lexington Christian Academy rallied for a 47-46 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 31.7% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 29.7% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 23 of 34 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Madison Central turnovers.

John Williams led Madison Central with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Grant Brockman added 14 points.  Terique Miller chipped in with nine points.

Tre King led LCA with 22 points and 13 rebounds.  Kyle Rode added 10 points and nine rebounds.  Trevor Hill chipped in with nine points.

Lexington Christian Academy,10,8,14,15,47

Madison Central,11,16,8,11,46

Lexington Christian Academy (47) – Rode 10, Hall 1, King 22, Hunt 2, Hill 9, McBreath 3.

Madison Central (46) – Williams 16, Brockman 14, Rose 2, Miller 9, Begley 3, Minter 2

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2015SCMCB

Scott County vs. Montgomery County (Boys)

Kentucky Bank Classic

Paris High School

Paris, KY

December 5, 2015

Scott county coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Cooper Robb, 5-11 Fr. Glenn Covington, 6-5 Fr. Michael Moreno, 5-8 Fr. Cam Fluker, and 5-11 Fr. Bryce Long.  Montgomery County coach Matt Daniel countered with 6-4 Jr. Jerryd Jones, 6-3 Sr. Cody Parsley, 6-7 Sr. Shelby Combs, 5-10 Sr. Caswell Fuller, and 6-2 Sr. Art Walker.

Montgomery County defeated Scott County by a score of 67-62.  The score was tied four times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Montgomery County shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 32.9% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on nine of 20 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Montgomery County turnovers.

Art Walker led Montgomery County with 16 points including four three point baskets.  Jerryd Jones added 13 points.  Shelby Combs chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds.  Cody Parsley also scored 12 points.  Brennan Canada pulled down nine rebounds.  Caswell Fuller recorded seven points and 10 assists.

6-4 Jr. Cooper Watts led Scott County with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Bryce Long also scored 15 points including three three point baskets.  Cooper Robb added 12 points including seven of 10 free throws.  Michael Moreno recorded six points and 11 rebounds.

Scott County,6,12,15,29,62

Montgomery County,9,14,20,24,67

Scott County (62) _ Robb 12, G. Covington 6, Moreno 6, Fluker 2, Long 15, Watts 15, Damron 4, C. Covington 2.

Montgomery County (67) – Jones 13, Parsley 12, Combs 12, Fuller 7, Walker 16, Canada 5, Chism 2.

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

2015BSBALB

Bryan Station vs. Ballard (Boys)

Shelby County Rockets Legends Classic

Shelby County High School

Shelbyville, KY

December 5, 2015

Bryan Station coach Tommy Johnson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Rudy Guy, 6-2 Sr. Tim Dunn, 6-3 Jr. David DeMarcus, 5-8 Sr. Rafael Few, and 6-0 Sr. Andre Davis.  Ballard coach Chris Renner countered with 6-2 So. Delonta Wimberly, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Snider, 6-3 Sr. Jake Ramsey, 5-10 Sr. Brian Alvey, and 5-9 Jr. Jamil Wilson.

Bryan Station defeated Ballard by a score of 70-65.  The score was tied six times and there were six lead changes in the game.  Bryan Station shot 51% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 14 of 30 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 37% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Bryan Station turnovers.

Andre Davis led Bryan Station with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Tim Dunn added 19 points and nine rebounds.  David DeMarcus recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Jamil Wilson led Ballard with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists.  Cameron Snider added 11 points including three three point baskets.  Brian Alvey chipped in with nine points and Jake Ramsey pulled down 12 rebounds.

Bryan Station,18,20,14,18,70

Ballard,18,12,15,20,65

Bryan Station (70) – Guy 2, Dunn 19, DeMarcus 15, Few 8, Davis 22, Murphy 3, Warren 1.

Ballard (65) – Wimberly 7, Snider 11, Ramsey 6, Alvey 9, Wilson 16, Duncan 2, Douglas 6, Tisby 2, Duncan 6.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

REFLECTIONS ON MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 07 December 2015.

Below are my award winners for the recent Marshall County Hoopfest held in Benton, KY.

• Top Senior: Josh Jackson (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Junior: Billy Preston (Dallas API, TX)
• Top Soph: Amadou Sow (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Frosh: Pierre Crockett (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
• Top Diamond-in-the-Raw: Akeem Atilola (Hopkinsville, KY)
• Top Dunker: Miles Bridges (Huntington Prep, WV)
• Top Point Guard: Matt Coleman (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Acad., VA)
• Top Project: Chris Voft (Mayfield Graves Co., KY)
• Top Rebounder: Thon Maker (Toronto Athletes Inst., Canada)
• Top Scorer: Joshua Langford (Madison Academy, AL)
• Top Shooter: Kourtney Ware (Hopkinsville, KY)
• Top Unsigned Mid D-1 Sleeper: Dashawn Corprew (Winston-Salem Quality Education, NC)
• Best Coach: Steve Smith (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy, VA)
• Most Disappointing: Renathan Embo (Winston-Salem Quality Education, NC)
• Most Potential: Nysier Brooks (Dallas API, TX)
• Most Versatile: Jayson Tatum (St. Louis Chaminade, MO)
• Name You'll Be Hearing About: Taveion Hollingsworth (Lexington Dunbar, KY)
• Team To Watch Out For: Lexington Dunbar, KY

TOP PLAYERS AT MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 06 December 2015.

Below were the top college prospects at the Marshall County Hoopfest this past weekend in Benton, KY. Rankings were based on college potential and performances.

TOP 7

• Josh Jackson 6-7/Sr Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA
• Jason Tatum 6-8/Sr St. Louis Chaminade, MO (Duke)
• Thon Maker 7-0/Sr Toronto Athletes Institute, Canada
• Miles Bridges 6-6/Sr Huntington Prep, WV (Michigan State)
• Billy Preston 6-8/Jr Dallas API, TX
• Joshua Langford 6-6/Sr Madison Academy, AL (Michigan State)
• Terrance Ferguson 6-6/Sr Dallas API, TX (Alabama)

TOP SLEEPER

          Isiah Jasey 6-8/Jr Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS

SECOND 7

• Jarred Vanderbilt 6-8/Jr Houston Victory Prep, TX
• Braxton Key 6-7/Sr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA (Alabama)
• Mario Kegler 6-7/Sr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA (Mississippi State)
• Trevon DuVal 6-0/Jr Dallas API, TX
• John Petty 6-5/Jr Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL
• Matt Coleman 6-2/Jr Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA
• Vance Jackson 6-7/Sr Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA (Connecticut)

SECOND SLEEPER

          Justin Hopkins 6-3/Sr Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL (Samford)

DAY 3 MARSHALL CO HOOPFEST

Written by Rick Bolus on 06 December 2015.

Below were the game results of day three of yesterday's Marshall County Hoopfest in Benton, KY.

• McCracken Co., KY-77   Massac Co., IL-66
• Marshall Co., KY-59   Hopkins Co. Central, KY-54 (girls)
• Marshall Co., KY-75   Pope Co., IL-36
• Lexington Dunbar, KY-76   Madison Academy, AL-62
• Huntsville J.O. Johnson, AL-69   Hopkinsville, KY 63
• Huntington Prep, WV-94   Winston Salem Quality Education, NC-88
• Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA-74   Toronto Athletes Inst., Canada-57
• Napa Valley Prolific Prep, CA-70   Dallas API, TX-53
• Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS-46   Houston Victory Prep, TX-35

MARSHALL CO. HOOPFEST RESULTS

Written by Rick Bolus on 05 December 2015.

Below were the game results for the first two days (Thursday and Friday) of the Marshall County Hoopfest in Benton, KY.

Thursday

• Dallas API, TX-63  Bel Aire Sunrise Christian, KS-47
• Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill, VA-69  St. Louis Chaminade, MO-62
• Marshall Co. (KY) girls defeated Massac Co. (IL) girls

Friday

• Marshall County, KY-57  Dyersburg, TN-52
• Chicago Curie, IL-72  Toronto Athletes Institute, Canada-69
• Napa Valley Prolifie Prep, CA-83  Huntington Prep, WV-77 (2 OT)
• Bowling Green, KY-62  Graves Co., KY-50

On Sunday I will be listing the game results and top players while on Monday I will be listing my special award winners so stay tuned!

2015LEXUSMCHCG

Mercer County vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #6

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

Mercer County coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Lexy Lake, 5-9 So. Faith Lake, 5-10 So. Emma Davis, 5-8 Jr. Lyric Houston, and 5-10 So. Seygan Robbins.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-10 Sr. Jordyn Jackson, 5-8 So. Braxton Price, 5-11 Sr. Nakeisha Green, 5-7 Fr. Kiya Thompson, and 5-6 Sr. T’Laya Lyvers.

Mercer County defeated Henry Clay by a score of 78-57.  Mercer County held a 42-12 in three point points.  Mercer County shot 43.9% from the field including 14 of 31 from the three point line.  The Titans connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 26 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 37.8% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 19 of 32 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Mercer County turnovers.

Seygan Robbins led Mercer County with 24 points including five three point baskets and seven assists.  Lexy Lake added 17 points including five three point baskets.  Lyric Houston recorded nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Seygan Robbins was named Game MVP.

T’Laya Lyvers led Henry Clay with 13 points, five rebounds, and four steals.  5-8 Jr. Lexi Long and 5-4 So. Alexis Lutz each recorded 12 points.

Mercer County,21,23,21,13,78

Henry Clay,17,10,16,14,57

Mercer County (78) – L. Lake 17, F. Lake 7, Davis 8, Houston 9, Robbins 24, Souder 7, Hartley 6.

Henry Clay (57) – Jackson 1, Price 3, Green 0. Thompson 0, Lyvers 13, Lutz 12, Jones 2, Long 12, Woods 6, D. Jackson 1, Byars 5, Gatewood 2.

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015LEXUSDMFCG

DuPont Manual vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #5

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks started the following lineup:  5-10 So. Aniah Griffin, 5-10 Jr. Tonysha Curry, 6-3 Sr. Krys McCune, 5-5 So. Jaela Johnson, and 5-6 Sr. Amara Ballard.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-10 Jr. Rebecca Cook, 5-9 Sr. Anna Arrastia, 5-9 Sr. Malaka Frank, 5-6 Jr. Savannah Courtney, and 5-8 Jr. Princess Stewart.

Franklin County trailed 35-26 after three quarters but rallied for a 50-47 victory over DuPont Manual.  Franklin County shot 23.1% from the field including two of 22 from the three point line.  The Flyers connected on 24 of 44 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 22 Manual turnovers.  Manual shot 28.85 from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Crimsons connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Franklin County turnovers.

Rebecca Cook led Franklin County with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Princess Stewart added 11 points and eight rebounds.  Malaka Frank recorded eight points and six rebounds.  Rebecca Cook was named Game MVP.

Krys McCune led Manual with 16 points.  Jaela Johnson added 12 points.  Tonysha Curry pulled down 14 rebounds.  5-11 Fr. Nila Blackford chipped in with five points and nine rebounds.

DuPont Manual,8,8,19,12,47

Franklin County,10,5,11,24,50

DuPont Manual (47) – Griffin 2, Curry 5, McCune 16, Johnson 12, A. Ballard 3, Blackford 5, Hunter 2, Smith 2.

Franklin County (50) – Cook 16, Arrastia 2, Frank 8, Courtney 6, Stewart 11, Kilbourne 7.

A special thanks to Hugh Davis for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2015LEXUSHCGLASG

Harlan County vs. Glasgow (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #4

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

Harlan County coach Debbie Green started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Blair Green, 5-9 Fr. Breann Turner, 6-1 So. Kaylea Gross, 5-4 Fr. Phebe McHargue, and 5-6 So. Rebecca Middleton.  Glasgow coach Justin Stinson countered with 5-11 Sr. Breanna Glover, 5-10 Fr. Amanda Lee, 5-11 Jr. Skyler Burd, 5-4 Jr. Elli Bartley, and 5-7 So. Kaylyn Hale.

Glasgow star Breanna Glover had a dominating performance today and Harlan County star Blair Green got three quick fouls and was limited to 19:29 minutes as Glasgow earned a 56-46 victory.  Glasgow shot 36.8% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Scotties connected on 12 of 26 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 27 Harlan County turnovers.  Harlan County shot 45.5% from the field including two of six from beyond the arc.  The Lady Black Bears connected on for of 11 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Glasgow turnovers.

Breanna Glover led Glasgow with 34 points, 16 rebounds, two blocked shots, and nine steals.  Kaylyn Hale added seven points.  Breanna Glover was named Game MVP.

Kaylea Gross led Harlan County with 14 points and eight rebounds.  Rebecca Middleton added 11 points.  Breann Turner pulled down 10 rebounds.  Blair Green recorded seven points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Glasgow,18,15,8,15,56

Harlan County,12,7,12,15,46

Glasgow (56) – Glover 34, Lee 4, Burd 2, Bartley 4, Hale 7, Viers 4, Holgate 1.

Harlan County (46) – Green 7, Turner 2, Gross 14. McHargue 0, R. Middleton 11, Canady 6, Ruanna Middleton 6.

A special thanks to Hugh Davis for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2015LEXUSCHCACSG

Covington Holy Cross vs. Allen County-Scottsville (Girls)

Lexus Shootout Classic Game #3

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

December 5, 2015

Covington Holy Cross coach Kes Murphy started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Morgan Gabbard, 5-8 Jr. Zyah Beal, 5-10 Jr. Courtney Turner, 5-7 Sr. Dajah McClendon, and 5-7 Jr. Aleah Tucker.  Allen County-Scottsville coach Brad Bonds countered with 5-6 Sr. Sydney Hurt, 5-9 Sr. Savannah Gregory, 5-11 Fr. Mason Towery, 5-7 Sr. Jordan Brooks, and 5-6 Sr. Kayla Hudson.  (5-11 Sr. Sarah Sutton missed today’s game due to an injury).

Covington Holy Cross trailed 16-9 at halftime but quickly erased the deficit with three three point baskets early in the third quarter on their way to a 41-35 victory over Allen County-Scottsville.  Covington Holy Cross shot 44.4% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Allen County-Scottsville turnovers.  Allen County-Scottsville shot 22.2% from the field including zero of six from beyond the arc.  The Lady patriots connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 19 Covington Holy cross turnovers.

Aleah Tucker led Covington Holy cross with 17 points including three three point baskets and three steals.  Dajah McClendon added 10 points.  Aleah Tucker was named Game MVP.

Mason Towery led Allen County-Scottsville with 11 points and six rebounds.  Savannah Gregory added 11 points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Covington Holy Cross,4,5,25,7,41

Allen County-Scottsville,7,9,8,11,35

Covington Holy Cross (41) – Gabbard 0, Beal 2, Turner 7, McClendon 10, Tucker 17, Chames 5.

Allen County-Scottsville (35) – Hurt 0, Gregory 11, Towery 11, Brooks 4, Hudson 5, Day 4.

A special thanks to Don Meador of Allen County-Scottsville for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.