2017BCCCG

Bell County vs. Clay County (Girls)

Clay County High School

Manchester, KY

December 2, 2017

Clay County defeated Bell County by a score of 60-44.  Clay County shot 40.5% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady Tigers connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.  Bell County shot 30.9% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cats connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

5-4 Fr. Taylor Asher led Clay County with 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  5-9 So. Kaylee Mathis also scored 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals.  5-9 Jr. Summer Parker recorded 13 points and seven rebounds.  5-6 Jr. Shelby Phillips chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.

5-7 Sr. Karlee Cox led Bell County with 11 points.  5-0 So. Brittany Davis added 10 points.  6-2 Sr. Brittney Crupp recorded eight points and 12 rebounds.  5-9 So. Abby Harris chipped in with eight points.

Bell County (44) – K. Cox 11, B. Davis 10, Cupp 8, Harris 8, Bryant 5, A. Cornett 2.

Clay County (60) – Mathis 15, Asher 15, Parker 13, S. Phillips 12, Mills 3, Hacker 2.

A special thanks to Clay County coach James Burchell for providing the statistics for tonight’s game.

2017PLDLCB

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2017

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Michael Corio, 6-2 Jr. Jared Gadd, 6-5 Jr. Trevor Rogers, 5-10 Sr. JaQuice Gray, and 6-2 Jr. Isaiah Allen.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-3 Sr. TC Price, 6-1 Fr. Ben Johnson, 6-5 Sr. Zan Payne, 5-11 Jr. Javen Hardin, and 6-0 Sr. Keegan Bailey.

Lexington Catholic defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 59-42.  Lexington Catholic shot 49% from the field including one of 11 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 31.7% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Zan Payne led Lexington Catholic with 22 points and nine rebounds.  6-7 Sr. Max Sparkman added 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Keegan Bailey also scored 13 points.  Javen Hardin recorded seven points, eight assists, and two steals.

Isaiah Allen led Dunbar with 14 points including seven of eight free throws.  JaQuice Gray added nine points.  Trevor Rogers recorded six points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,10,5,17,10,42

Lexington Catholic,17,13,17,12,59

Paul Laurence Dunbar (42) – Corio 4, Gadd 5, Rogers 6, JaQuice Gray 9, I. Allen 14, Mack 4.

Lexington Catholic (59) – Price 0, Johnson 2, Payne 22, Hardin 7, Bailey 13, Sparkman 13, Poulton 2.

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

2017SCFDB

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Frederick Douglass High School

Lexington, KY

December 8, 2017

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-1 Jr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington, and 6-0 Jr. Lorenzo Williams.  Frederick Douglass coach Kurt Young countered with 6-3 So. Nathan Mack, 6-3 Sr. Justin Mitchell, 6-6 So. Lincoln Bush, 5-10 Jr. Rasaan Thompson, and 5-9 So. Nakyir Joyce.

Scott County led 38-34 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for an 86-52 victory.  Scott County shot 52.3% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 26 Frederick Douglass turnovers.  Frederick Douglass shot 32.7% from the field including five of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Broncos connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Scott County turnovers.

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 24 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals.  Cooper Robb added 15 points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and five steals.  Lorenzo Williams recorded 14 points.

Justin Mitchell led Frederick Douglass with 15 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Rasaan Thompson, 6-5 Jr. Skylar Hart, and 6-1 So. Amiron Joyce each scored seven points.

Scott County,17,21,25,23,86

Frederick Douglass,17,17,7,11,52

Scott County (86) – Robb 15, Long 8, Moreno 24, Covington 9, Williams 14, Fluker 2, Tucker 3, Stewrt 9, Harris 2.

Frederick Douglass (52) – Mack 2, Mitchell 15, Bush 0, Thompson 7, N. Joyce 0, A. Joyce 7, Hart 7, Bean 3, Brown 2, Chhadh 1, Searce 5, Jackson 3.

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

2017LAFLCG

Lafayette vs. Lincoln County (Girls)

Lincoln County High School

Stanford, KY

December 8, 2017

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Caroline Bennett, 5-8 Fr. Rylie Grantz, 5-9 Sr. Tekiya Garr-Carter, 5-3 Sr. Terri Abram, and 5-7 Jr. Lindi DeBilzan.  Lincoln County coach Cassandra McWhorter countered with 5-10 So. Trinity Shearer, 5-9 Jr. Zaria Napier, 5-5 Jr. Maddy Boyle, and 5-11 Jr. Emma King.

Lafayette led 24-16 after the first quarter but Lincoln County took control in the second quarter and led 40-36 at halftime on their way to an 82-60 victory.  Lincoln County shot 45% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 22 of 27 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 22 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 45.1% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Generals connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Lincoln County turnovers.

Kaitlyn Wilks led Lincoln County with 30 points including 12 of 14 free throws and 11 rebounds.  Emma King added 19 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Maddy Boyle recorded 19 points including three three point baskets, eight assists, and four steals.

Caroline Bennett led Lafayette with 21 points and nine rebounds.  Terri Abram added 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Lindi DeBilzan chipped in with nine points and four assists.

Lafayette,24,12,16,8,60

Lincoln County,16,24,23,19,82

Lafayette (60) – Bennett 21, Grantz 2, Garr-Carter 1, Abram 21, DeBilzan 9, Walton 5, Brown 1.

Lincoln County (82) – Shearer 5, Napier 6, Wilks 30, Boyle 19, King 19, Lane 3.

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

2017SHAJEFFG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Jeffersonville (IN) (Girls)

Jeffersonville (IN) High School

Jeffersonville, IN

December 7, 2017

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following linrup: 5-11 Sr. Grace Berger, 5-7 Sr. Kia Sivils, 6-0 So. Kristen Clemons, 5-6 Jr. Ashlee Harris, and 5-7 Sr. Kiki Samsel.  Jeffersonville (IN) coach Michael Warren countered with 6-0 So. Nan Garcia, 5-7 Jr. Tori Handley, 6-3 Sr. Britney Epperson, 5-0 So. Kelsie James, and 5-5 Jr. Jasmine Lilly.

Sacred Heart Academy trailed 35-21 in the second quarter but rallied to defeat Jeffersonville (IN) 64-55.  Sacred Heart was six of 10 from beyond the arc in the second half.  Sacred Heart shot 44.7% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 20 Jeffersonville (IN) turnovers.  Jeffersonville (IN) shot 42.9% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Red Devils connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

Grace Berger led Sacred Heart Academy with 14 points and four steals.  5-5 So. Erin Toller added 13 points, six rebounds, and four steals.  Kiki Samsel recorded 12 points on four three point baskets.  Kia Sivils chipped in with eight points.  Kristen Clemons added six points and six rebounds.

Nan Garcia led Jeffersonville (IN) with 17 points and six rebounds.  Tori Handley added 12 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals.  5-9 Sr. Jacinta Gibson recorded 10 points including three three point baskets.  Jasmine Lilly added eight points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Britney Epperson pulled down 10 rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,10,14,20,20,64

Jeffersonville (IN),16,19,11,9,55

Sacred Heart Academy (64) – Berger 14, Sivils 8, Clemons 6, Harris 3, Samsel 12, Marshall 4, Scott 1, Fichter 3, Toller 13.

Jeffersonville (IN) (55) – Garcia 17, Handley 12, Epperson 4, James 0, Lilly 8, J. Gibson 10, C. Gibson 4.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2017LCASCB

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Scott County (Boys)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

December 7, 2017

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Carter Hendricksen, 6-7 Jr. Kyle Rode, 6-6 Sr. Austin Hall, 6-0 Jr. Pearce Dalton, and 6-2 Jr. Will Hacker.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-2 Sr. Cooper Robb, 6-1 Jt. Bryce Long, 6-7 Jr. Michael Moreno, 5-11 Jr. Glenn Covington, and 6-0 Jr. Lorenzo Williams.

Scott County pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 68-59.  LCA trailed 39-38 after three quarters but suffered a blow when Kyle Rode left the game late in the third quarter with a foot injury.  The score was tied 11 times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.  Scott County shot 45.3% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 42% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Scott County turnovers.

Bryce Long led Scott County with 19 points including three three point baskets.  Michael Moreno added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  5-8 Jr. Cam Fluker chipped in with 10 points.  Cooper Robb and 5-9 Jr. Diablo Stewart each scored nine points.

Carter Hendricksen led LCA with 28 points including five three point baskets and 11 rebounds.  Austin Hall added 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Kyle Rode recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Lexington Christian,15,13,10,21,59

Scott County,15,13,11,29,68

Lexington Christian (59) – Hendricksen 28, Rode 11, Hall 12, Dalton 3, Hacker 5.

Scott County (68) – Robb 9, Long 19, Moreno 18, Covington 0, Williams 3, Stewart 9, Fluker 10.

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

2017BSLCG

Bryan Station vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 7, 2017

Bryan Station coach Brian Hall started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Gracie Baczkowski, 5-8 Jr. Kelynn Clay, 5-11 Sr. Curtshonna Cannon, 5-1 Fr. Natoria Godoy, and 5-4 Jr. Katrina Robinson.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Jr. Maylo Given, 5-6 Jr. Jay Ballard, 5-10 Sr. Maya Jazdzewski, 5-2 Sr. Olivia Haines, and 5-3 Jr. Morgan Rakes.

Lexington Catholic defeated Bryan Station by a score of 55-29.  Lexington Catholic shot 52.5% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 23.9% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Jay Ballard led Lexington Catholic with 21 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists.  5-6 Fr. Aerial West added seven points.  5-8 Jr. Katie Witt recorded four points, six rebounds, and three assists.

5-4 Sr. Kyrah Hardin led Bryan Station with 12 points including two three point baskets.  Kelynn Clay added eight points and five rebounds.  Gracie Baczkowski pulled down seven rebounds.

Bryan Station,8,7,6,8,29

Lexington Catholic,18,13,11,13,55

Bryan Station (29) – Baczkowski 3, Clay 8, Cannon 4, Godoy 2, Robinson 0, Hardin 12.

Lexington Catholic (55) – Given 3, Ballard 21, Jazdzewski 6, Haines 4, Rakes 2, Weldon 2, West 7, Nash 2, Witt 4, Carlisle 2, Whitman 2.

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

2017WJLCG

West Jessamine vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 2, 2017

West Jessamine coach Chris Begley started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Asia Montgomery, 5-7 Fr. Alleyse Steinkuhl, 5-10 Sr. McKenzie Ivey, 5-2 Jr. Madlynn McDonald, and 5-6 Jr. Corie Hall.  Lexington Catholic coach Scott True countered with 5-8 Jr. Katie Witt, 5-6 Jr. Jay Ballard, 5-10 Sr. Maya Jazdzewski, 5-2 Sr. Olivia Haines, and 5-3 Jr. Morgan Rakes.

Lexington Catholic led West Jessamine 34-30 after three quarters and pulled away in the final quarter to earn a 46-33 victory.  There were six lead changes and three ties in this game.  Lexington Catholic shot 35.7% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 21 West Jessamine turnovers.  West Jessamine shot 37.5% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Colts connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Jay Ballard led Lexington Catholic with 15 points and four assists.  Olivia Haines added 10 points including two three point baskets.  5-6 Fr. Aerial West chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Madlynn McDonald led West Jessamine with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Asia Montgomery added six points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Corie Hall chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.  Alleyse Steinkuhl pulled down six rebounds.

West Jessamine,9,10,11,3,33

Lexington Catholic,10,10,14,12,46

West Jessamine (33) – Montgomery 6, Steinkuhl 3, Ivey 4, McDonald 12, Hall 6, Rinehart 2.

Lexington Catholic (46) – Witt 0, Ballard 15, Jazdzewski 3, Haines 10, Rakes 4, Given 3, Weldon 3, West 6, Brierly 2.

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

2017TRINSTX6AC

Trinity vs. St. Xavier
Class 6A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl (Championship)

Kroger Field – University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
December 3, 2017

© 2017 by Ron Harrison

Trinity defeated St. Xavier by a score of 38-21 to capture the 6A Championship.  Trinity recorded 20 first downs and 505 yards of total offense.  The Shamrocks were penalized 10 times for 86 yards and had two passes intercepted.  St. Xavier recorded 15 first downs and 275 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized twice for 22 yards and had one pass intercepted.

Rondale Moore led Trinity’s ground game with 174 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.  Luke McGuire carried the ball seven times for 36 yards.  Nick Bohn completed 19 of 26 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.  Rondale Moore caught five passes for 114 yards and a touchdown.  Nick Strothman added four receptions for 63 yards and two touchdowns.  Ryan Miller caught four passes for 56 yards.  T. Palombino added three receptions for 40 yards.  Jacob Dingle returned two kickoffs for 45 yards with a long return of 26 yards.  Nick Cardosi led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Arak McDuffey added five solo and three assisted tackles with 4.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 15 yards.  Jacob Dingle recorded three solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Ethan Hull added six solo and one assisted tackles with four of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 23 yards.

Jack Albers led St. Xavier’s ground game with 50 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.  Jack Albers completed nine of 22 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Will Crum caught five passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.  Ben Mueller added three receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown.  Andre Coleman returned three kickoffs for 70 yards with a long return of 32 yards.  Cameron Garrett returned two kickoffs for 46 yards with a long return of 34 yards.  Andrew Uhls led the defense with seven solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Jude Carlon added six solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Sam Boarman recorded four solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Evan Walker added four solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats 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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2017CCMS5AC

Covington Catholic vs. Madison Southern
Class 5A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Classic (Championship)

Kroger Field – University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
December 2, 2017

© 2017 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic continues their domination this season as they defeated Madison Southern 49-13 to finish the season with a 15-0 record.  Madison Southern trailed 20-13 in the second quarter but Covington Catholic scored 29 unanswered points to decide the game.  Madison Southern amassed 341 yards but was unable to stop Covington Catholic’s high octane air game as the Colonels threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns.  AJ Mayer also ran for three touchdowns today.

Covington Catholic recorded 18 first downs and 476 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized five times for 50 yards and had one pass intercepted.  Madison Southern recorded 18 first downs and 341 yards of total offense.  The Eagles were penalized eight times for 82 yards and had two passes intercepted.

AJ Mayer led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 71 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries.  Casey McGinness carried the ball nine times for 50 yards.  AJ Mayer completed 11 of 15 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns.  Luke Lenihan caught four passes for 101 yards and a touchdown.  Casey McGinness added three receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns.  Michael Mayer added two receptions for 34 yards.  Malachi Pike caught one pass for 49 yards.  Kameron Butler led the defense with 10 solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Michael Mayer added eight solo and two assisted tackles.  Andrew Shelton recorded six solo tackles and intercepted a pass.  Luke Lenihan also intercepted a pass.

Landen Stacy led Madison Southern’s ground game with 131 yards on 24 carries.  Carter Smith carried the ball 16 times for 91 yards.  6-3 295 pound lineman Trey Livingood often lines up in the backfield on short yardage players around the goal line and carried the ball twice for five yards and two touchdowns.  Landen Stacy completed 11 of 20 passes for 111 yards with two interceptions.  Hunter Richardson caught five passes for 63 yards.  Carter Smith added four receptions for 27 yards.  Noah Hughes returned three kickoffs for 57 yards with a long return of 22 yards.  Jordan Casteel led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Carter Smith added three solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.  Nathaniel Eads recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats 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 prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.