201944DBC

44^th District Tournament Championship (Boys)

Madison Central vs. Madison Southern

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22, 2019

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Kole Browne, 6-1 So. Braeden Ray, 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Deion Cox, and 5-10 Sr. Quae. Charlton.  Madison Southern Austin Newton countered with 6-1 Sr. Josh Reynolds, 6-1 Jr. Chad Fugate, 6-4 Jr. Trent Moberly, 5-6 Jr. Britten Robinson, and 5-11 Jr. Hunter Buchanan.

Madison Central raced out to a 15-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 72-45 victory over Madison Southern.  Madison Central shot a sizzling 65% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 30% from the field including six of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Isaiah Cozart led Madison Central with 19 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Kole Browne added 18 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Quae. Charlton recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and five assists.  Deion Cox chipped in with eight points and seven assists.  6-4 Sr. Preston Roberts added seven points, four rebounds, and five assists.

Britten Robinson led Madison Southern with 15 points including five of seven free throws.  6-0 Jr. Samuel Lee added 11 points.

Madison Central,15,15,19,23,72

Madison Southern,5,7,19,14,45

Madison Central (72) - Browne 18, Ray 2, Cozart 19, Cox 8, Charlton 16, Roberts 7, Hardin 2.

Madison Southern (45) – Reynolds 0, Fugate 3, Moberly 2, Robinson 15, Buchanan 3, Adams 2, Lee 11, Wooten 6, Smith 3.

All Tournament Team – Adam Durham-Lewis (Model), Chris Otieno (Model), Jarred Whitaker (Berea). Triston Duckworth (Berea), Britten Robinson (Madison Southern), Trent Moberly (Madison Southern), Hunter Buchanan (Madison Southern), Quae. Charlton (Madison Central), Deion Cox (Madison Central), Preston Roberts (Madison Central), and Isaiah Cozart (Madison Central) (MVP).

A special thanks to the 44^th District Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

201943DGC

43^rd District Tournament Championship (Girls)

Lexington Catholic vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 22, 2019

Lexington Catholic coach Scott True started the following lineup:  5-9 Fr. Chloe Treece, 5-8 Sr. Jay Ballard, 5-8 Sr. Maylo Given, 5-5 Sr. Morgan Rakes, and 5-7 So. Farah Weldon.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon countered with 5-8 So. Haley Gadd, 5-8 So. Tanaya Cecil, 5-10 So. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter, and 5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 48-40.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 32.6% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 17 of 29 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 22 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 26.2% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Dunbar turnovers.

Elise Ellison-Coons led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 19 points including nine of 11 free throws and 10 rebounds.  Cheyenne Fullwood added 12 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Tanaya Cecil recorded nine points including two three point baskets and three steals.

Chloe Treece led Lexington Catholic with 12 points and six rebounds.  Jay Ballard added eight points and eight rebounds.  Maylo Given recorded seven points and four rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,7,6,13,14,40

Paul Laurence Dunbar,13,10,9,16,48

Lexington Catholic (40) – Treece 12, Ballard 8, Given 7, Rakes 2, Weldon 4, West 5, Carlisle 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (48) – Gadd 1, Cecil 9, Ellison-Coons 19, Ginter 6, Fullwood 12, Jackson 1.

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

201943DBC

43^rd District Tournament Championship (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 22, 2019

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Will Hacker, 6-1 Sr. Matthew Johnson, 6-7 Sr. Kyle Rode, 5-10 Sr. Baylor Brown, and 6-0 Sr. Pearce Dalton.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-7 Sr. Trevor Rogers, 6-3 Sr. Michael Corio, 6-8 Jr. Rabby Kamona, 6-1 Sr. Grayson Shively, and 6-2 Sr. Jared Gadd.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 68-55.  The score was tied six times and there were five lead changes in the game.   The score was tied 37-37 at halftime but LCA pulled away in the second half for the victory.  Lexington Christian Academy shot 45.1% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 42.3% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored one points off five LCA turnovers.

Kyle Rode led Lexington Christian Academy with 32 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 13 free throws, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Baylor Brown added 14 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  Will Hacker recorded nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds.

Jared Gadd led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 25 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists.  Grayson Shively added nine points on three three point baskets.  6-4 Fr. Tim Hall recorded six points and 10 rebounds.  Michael Corio chipped in with six points and five rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy,17,20,16,15,68

Paul Laurence Dunbar,16,21,10,8,55

Lexington Christian Academy (68) – Hacker 9, M. Johnson 0, Rode 32, Brown 14, Dalton 5, Walton 5, Grier 3.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (55) – Rogers 4, Corio 6, Kamona 2, Shively 9, Gadd 25, Hall 6, Clark 3.

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

201942DGC

42^nd District Tournament Championship (Girls)

Henry Clay vs. Scott County

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 22, 2019

Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Lauren Thomas, 5-9 Fr. Amiya Jenkins, 5-10 Fr. Kennedy Williams, 5-5 So. Ravion Jackson, and 5-7 Sr. Kiya Thompson.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 So. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor. 

Scott County trailed 17-16 after the first quarter but quickly rallied to take control on their way to an 88-57 victory over Henry Clay.  Scott County shot 52.3% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 11 of 23 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 37.5% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored five points off 10 Scott County turnovers.

Malea Williams led Scott County with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Maaliya Owens added 17 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and five rebounds.  Morgan DeFoor recorded 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Kenady Tompkins chipped in with 14 points and four rebounds.  Juliette Smith chipped in with five points, four rebounds, and six assists.

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 26 points including two three point baskets, and six of eight free throws.  Amiya Jenkins added 15 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Kennedy Williams recorded nine points and five rebounds.

Henry Clay,17,11,10,19,57

Scott County,16,23,18,31,88

Henry Clay (57) – Thomas 0, Jenkins 15, Williams 9, Jackson 4, Thompson 26, Sanford 1, Stone 2.

Scott County (88) – Tompkins 14, Owens 17, M. Williams 20, J. Smith 5, DeFoor 17, T. Williams 3, McMath 7, Wise 2, Ward 3.

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

201942DBC

42^nd District Tournament Championship (Boys)

Henry Clay vs. Scott County

Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY

February 22, 2019

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 5-10 Sr. Scott Hersey.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-0 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.

Henry Clay recorded an upset in a 78-71 victory over Scott County and avenged two regular season losses to the Cardinals.  Henry Clay shot 46% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 26 of 34 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 41.9% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers. 

Keaston Brown led Henry Clay with 16 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  6-1 Jr. Marquis Mackey also scored 16 points including two three point baskets.  Ramond Jackson recorded 13 points including nine of 11 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Harris Hawkins added 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Marques Warrick chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds.

6-5 Jr. Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 15 points and four rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams added 12 points including seven of 10 free throws and eight rebounds.  Diablo Stewart chipped in with nine points.  Michael Moreno recorded eight points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Bryce Long and Glenn Covington also scored eight points each.

Henry Clay,18,17,18,25,78

Scott County,11,20,14,26,71

Henry Clay (78) – Warrick 12, Brown 16, Hawkins 12, Jackson 13, Hersey 0, Mackey 16, White 9.

Scott County (71) – Long 8, Williams 12, Moreno 8, Stewart 9, Covington 8, Hamilton 15, Fluker 6, Harris 5.

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

2019MSUEKUM

Murray State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 16, 2019

Murray State University coach Matt McMahon started the following lineup: 6-9 Fr. KJ Williams, 6-5 Fr. Tevin Brown, 6-8 Jr. Darnell Cowart, 6-3 Sr. Shaq Buchanan, and 6-3 So. Ja Morant.  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-8 Fr. Tre King, 6-5 Fr. Houston King, 6-9 Sr. Nick Mayo, 5-10 Jr. Dujuanta Weaver, and 6-2 Fr. Jomaru Brown.

Murray State University maintained a low double digit lead for most of the game and went on a big run to close out the game with a 102-70 victory.  The atmosphere was electric tonight with an attendance of 5640, the most in over 10 years.  There were several NBA scouts in attendance to catch the “Ja Morant mania” and they were entertained both by his performance and the performance of EKU Senior big man Nick Mayo.

Murray State University shot 60.7% from the field including 10 of 23 from the three point line.  They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 35.3% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 15 of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Murray State turnovers. 

Ja Morant led Murray State with 25 points including two three point baskets, 25 points, eight rebounds, 14 assists, and three steals.  Shaq Buchanan added 16 points including two three point baskets and two steals.  Tevin Brown recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Darnell Cowart chipped in with 14 points and four rebounds.  6-6 So. Devin Gilmore added 12 points and seven rebounds.

Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky with 26 points including three three point baskets, 12 rebounds, and two assists.  Jomaru Brown added 19 points including 10 of 10 free throws, four rebounds, and three steals.  Tre King recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Murray State University,46,56,102

Eastern Kentucky University,35,35,70

Murray State University (102) – Williams 8, Brown 14, Cowart 14, Buchanan 16, Morant 25, Sanchious 1, Gilmore 12, Eaves 6, Whitley 6.

Eastern Kentucky University (70) – T. King 10, H. King 0, Mayo 26, Weaver 5, Brown 19, Broughton 7, Anderson 3.

A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2019EKUMORW

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Women)

Johnson Arena

Morehead state University

Morehead, KY

February 16, 2019

Eastern Kentucky University coach Chrissy Roberts started the following lineup: 5-11 So. Bria Bass, 6-0 Jr. Catie Kaifes, 6-2 Sr. Madison Pierce, 5-8 Jr. Shay Solomon, and 5-11 Gr. Paige Murphy.  Morehead State University coach Greg Todd countered with 5-10 Gr. Mckenzie Calvert, 5-11 Sr. Crystal Simmons-Cozar, 6-3 Sr. Tierra McGowan, 5-4 Sr. Darianne Seward, and 5-8 Sr. Miranda Crockett.

Morehead State University defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 68-52.  Morehead State shot 37.5% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line.  They connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 36.2% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Morehead State turnovers.

Miranda Crockett led Morehead State with 16 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  6-1 Jr. Aliyah Jeune added 13 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and two blocked shots.  Tierra McGowan recorded nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky with nine points and six rebounds.  5-11 Sr. Abby Wright added eight points including two three point baskets.  Shay Solomon recorded seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  5-6 Sr. Teri Goodlett chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and three assists.

Eastern Kentucky University,6,15,10,21,52

Morehead State University,15,18,19,16,68

Eastern Kentucky University (52) – Bass 9, Kaifes 6, Pierce 5, Solomon 7, Murphy 0, Goodlett 7, McCoy 4, Berry 6, Wright 8.

Morehead State University (68) – Calvert 7, Simmons-Cozar 0, McGowan 9, Seward 5, Crockett 16, Jeune 13, Jackson 8, Avery 4, Moore 3, Humphries 3.

A special thanks to the Morehead State University Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for today’s game.

2019PLDMCG

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 15, 2019

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood, 5-8 So. Haley Gadd, 5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter, and 5-8 So. Tanaya Cecil.  Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey countered with 5-7 Sr. Zahrea Gill, 5-7 Sr. Gabby Duerson, 5-9 Sr. Logan Hudson, 5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell, and 5-6 Sr. Madison Barnard.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Madison Central by a score of 62-38.  Dunbar shot 38.6% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 13 of 28 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 27 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 30.2% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Dunbar turnovers.

Elise Ellison-Coons led Dunbar with 19 points including two three point baskets, 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.  5-8 Fr. Aziah Campbell added 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Campbell was six of six from the field and four of six from the free throw line.  Cheyenne Fullwood recorded 11 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Madison Barnard led Madison Central with 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd added 11 points.  5-10 Jr. Jekauri McKeithen recorded four points, 11 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Logan Hudson chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,14,16,18,14,62

Madison Central,10,9,10,9,38

Paul Laurence Dunbar (62) – Ellison-Coons 19, Fullwood 11, Gadd 2, Ginter 6, Cecil 3. Jackson 5, Campbell 16.

Madison Central (38) – Gill 2, Duerson 0, Hudson 4, Powell 3, Barnard 14, Todd 11, McKeithen 4.

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

2019SCPLDB

Scott County vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

February 15, 2019

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Kobi Harris, 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-5 Jr. Terrin Hamilton, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-3 Sr. Michael Corio, 6-2 Sr. Nathanly Clark, 6-7 Sr. Trevor Rogers, 6-1 Sr. Walker Mack, and 6-2 Sr. Jared Gadd.

Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded a big upset with a 91-84 victory over Scott County.  There were seven lead changes and three ties in this game.  Dunbar shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 24 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 24 of 34 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 13 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 37.3% from the field including 11 of 29 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Dunbar turnovers.

Jared Gadd led Dunbar with 24 points including four three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists.  6-0 Fr. Max Vandyke added 13 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Michael Corio recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  6-8 Jr. Rabby Kamona added nine points and 10 rebounds. 

Terrin Hamilton led Scott County with 25 points including 10 of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Glenn Covington added 23 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  5-8 Sr. Cam Fluker recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Bryce Long added 12 points and 10 rebounds. 

Scott County,18,21,18,27,84

Paul Laurence Dunbar,17,20,27,27,91

Scott County (84) – Harris 6, Long 12, Hamilton 25, Stewart 5, Covington 23, Fluker 13.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (91) – Corio 10, Clark 7, Rogers 9, Mack 0, Gadd 24, Shively 3, Hilt 2, Hall 8, Dryden 2, Kamona 9, Kumwimba 4, Vandyke 13.

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

2019FDLAFB

Frederick Douglass vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

February 15, 2019

Frederick Douglass coach Kurt Young started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Bilal Chhadh, 6-2 Sr. Jayden Brown, 6-6 Sr. Brendan Reynolds, 5-10 Sr. Montaveon Bean, and 6-1 So. DeShawn Jackson.  Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III countered with 6-2 Sr. Javen Hardin, 5-10 Sr. Evan Dreux, 6-9 Jr. Ray Surratt, 5-5 So. Daniel Kinley, and 5-8 Sr. Caleb True.

Lafayette defeated Frederick Douglass by a score of 62-60.  The score was tied twice with three lead changes.  Lafayette shot 40% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Generals connected on 20 of 28 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers.  Frederick Douglass shot 43.4% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Broncos connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Lafayette turnovers.

Ray Surratt led Lafayette with 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four blocked shots.  Evan Dreux added 14 points including nine of 11 free throws, three assists, and three steals.  Caleb True recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.

DeShawn Jackson led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Brendan Reynolds added 16 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Bilal Chhadh pulled down eight rebounds.

Frederick Douglass,9,14,19,18,60

Lafayette,13,19,16,14,62

Frederick Douglass (60) – Chhadh 4, Brown 1, Reynolds 16, Bean 7, Jackson 20, Kenney 6, Mack 2, Hart 4.

Lafayette (62) – Hardin 4, Dreux 14, Surratt 19, Kinley 2, True 11, DeYoung 4, Stepp 5, Nelson 3.

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