2021ABCCB

Ashland Blazer vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Covington Catholic High School

Park Hills, KY

February 26, 2021

Ashland Blazer coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Cole Villers, 6-2 Fr. Zander Carter, 6-8 Sr. Sean Marcum, 5-11 So. Colin Porter, and 6-1 Jr. Ethan Sellars.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 So. Chandler Starks, 6-5 Jr. Colin McHale, 6-7 Jr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-9 So. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-4 Sr. Donovan Stocks.

Covington Catholic defeated Ashland Blazer by the score of 71-62.  Covington Catholic shot 50% from the field including one of eight from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 26 of 32 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Ashland Blazer shot 43.3% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc.  The Tomcats connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

Donovan Stocks led Covington Catholic with 19 points including 12 of 12 free throws, and eight rebounds.  Evan Ipsaro added 15 points, four rebounds, and two assists.  Mitchell Rylee recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists.  Chandler Starks added 13 points including five of seven free throws and 12 rebounds.

Cole Villers led Ashland Blazer with 26 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Ethan Sellars added 15 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.  Colin Porter recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.

Ashland Blazer,9,11,18,24,62

Covington Catholic,18,11,20,22,71

Ashland Blazer (62) – Villers 26, Carter 2, Marcum 2, Porter 12, Sellars 15, Atkins 3, Gillum 2.

Covington Catholic (71) – Starks 13, McHale 6, Rylee 14, E. Ipsaro 15, Stocks 19, Murphy 4.

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

2021BETHSHG

Bethlehem vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

February 26, 2021

Bethlehem coach Jason Clark started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Ella Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Kasey Spalding, 6-0 So. Emma Filiatreau, 5-5 Sr. Amelia Hodges, and 5-5 Fr. Carlie Thurmond.  Sacred Heart Academy Donna Moir countered with 5-10 Jr. Josie Gilvin, 5-11 Fr. Angelina Pelayo, 6-0 Jr. Alex Wolff, 5-6 So. Triniti Ralston, and 5-6 Sr. Maggie Montano.

Bethlehem led horn to horn in a 65-59 victory over Sacred Heart Academy tonight.  Bethlehem shot 55.3% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Banshees connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Sacred Heart turnovers.  Sacred Heart shot 32.4% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Valkyries connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Bethlehem turnovers.

Amelia Hodges led Bethlehem with 21 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds.  Ella Thompson added 18 points, nine rebounds, and two steals.  Carlie Thurmond recorded nine points, four assists, and two steals.  Kasey Spalding chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  6-2 So. Xaviara Smalley recorded seven points, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

5-8 Sr. Danielle Schafer led Sacred Heart with 16 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds.  Triniti Ralston added 13 points, three rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  5-7 Fr. Emi-Lee Howe recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  Josie Gilvin chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  Angelina Pelayo added seven points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bethlehem,17,13,21,14,65

Sacred Heart Academy,11,13,18,17,59

Bethlehem (65) – Thompson 18, Spalding 8, Filiatreau 2, Hodges 21, Thurmond 9, Smalley 7.

Sacred Heart Academy (59) – Gilvin 9, Pelayo 7, Wolff 0. Ralston 13, Montano 3, Schafer 16, Howe 11.

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

2021BSMCG

Bryan Station vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 26, 2021

Bryan Station coach Brian Hall started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tania Woodall, 5-8 Fr. Victory Sledge, 6-2 Sr. Olea Woodall, 5-4 Sr. Escarlis Perez, and 5-5 So. Emily Gomez.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Fr. Bailey Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Raelynn Miller, 5-11 Sr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-4 So. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Sr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Bryan Station captured a 46-43 overtime victory over Madison Central in a game marred by turnovers (57 combined) and fouls (46 combined).  Bryan Station outscored Madison Central 25-6 from the charity stripe.  Madison Central’s season long bug-a-boo reappeared tonight as the Indians enjoyed an eight point lead in the third quarter but was unable to hold on down the stretch.  There were 11 ties and seven lead changes in the game.  Bryan Station refused to fold despite turning over the ball 33 times and their tenacity was rewarded with a victory.  Bryan Station shot 25.6% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Lady defenders connected on 25 of 39 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 24 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 27.3% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 33 Bryan Station turnovers.

Tania Woodall led Bryan Station with 15 points including 10 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, and six steals.  Olea Woodall added 11 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Victory Sledge recorded eight points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six steals.  Eve Carter added six points, nine rebounds, three assists, and seven steals.  5-5 8^th Grade Eden Carter recorded five points and seven rebounds.  Gretchen Hammitt chipped in with three points, seven rebounds, and three steals.

Bryan Station,10,9,9,10,8,46

Madison Central,6,14,12,6,5,43

Bryan Station (46) – T. Woodall 15, Sledge 8, O. Woodall 11, Perez 4, Gomez 0, Jackson 6, Murphy 2.

Madison Central (43) – B. Hensley 26, Miller 1, Hammitt 3, Eve Carter 6, Bierbaum 0, Strader 2, Eden Carter 5.

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

2021LAFBEREAG

Lafayette vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea High School

Berea, KY

February 23, 2021

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Olivia Cathers, 5-7 So. Kylie Noble, 6-0 Jr. Anaya Brown, 5-1 Jr. Catherine Jacobs, and 5-7 Jr. Lauren Walton.  Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-9 So. Chesney Lovins, 5-8 Jr. Alexis Newman, 6-0 Jr. Madison Howell, 4-11 Jr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Jr. Mati Stepp.

Lafayette defeated Berea by the score of 57-44.  Lafayette shot 42.5% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 31.4% from the field including seven of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Anaya Brown led Lafayette with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.  Lauren Walton added 14 points including two three point baskets.  Olivia Cathers recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and five steals.  Kylie Noble chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.

Chesney Lovins led Berea with 10 points and seven rebounds.  5-7 So. Abigail Beard added 10 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Madison Howell recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Lafayette,13,16,12,16,57

Berea,9,4,9,22,44

Lafayette (57) – Cathers 10, Noble 10, Brown 18, Jacobs 3, Walton 14, Grantz 2.

Berea (44) _ Lovins 10, A. Newman 3, Mad. Howell 8, Rodgers 3, M. Stepp 3, Beard 10, Mak. Howell 4, Brewer 3.

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

2021SAYRESCG

Sayre vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

February 24, 2021

Sayre coach Bert Bellairs started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Cat Graves, 5-8 Sr. Emma Samuel, 5-10 So. Kylie Dennis, 5-6 So. Sophia Richardson, and 5-7 Sr. Cate Goodman.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 Sr. Kaylie Wise, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Penney, 6-0 Sr. Kenady Tompkins, 5-6 Fr. Maleiyah Moore, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Price.

Scott County recorded 13 three point baskets in a 78-60 victory over Sayre.  Scott County shot 42,9%  from the field including 13 of 35 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 20 Sayre turnovers.  Sayre shot 36.9% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Spartans connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Scott County turnovers.

Emma Price led Scott County with 32 points including eight three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.  Kenady Tompkins added 22 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists.  Maleiyah Moore recorded eight points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Brianna Penney chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two assists.  Kaylie Wise added six points and six rebounds.

Kylie Dennis led Sayre with 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.  Sophia Richardson added 16 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.  Cat Graves recorded seven points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.  Emma Samuel chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Cate Goodman recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Sayre,17,9,14,20,60

Scott County,22,17,19,20,78

Sayre (60) – Graves 7, Samuel 6, Dennis 21, Richardson 16, Goodman 5, Shane 1, Kinkead 4.

Scott County (78) – Wise 6, Penney 8, Tompkins 22, Moore 8, Price 32, Sergent 2.

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

2021WCOMCG

Woodford County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

February 22, 2021

Woodford County coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-6 Fr. Jocelynn Edwards, 5-7 Jr. Makenzie Karo, 5-11 Sr. Devan Champion, 5-1 Sr. Halee Hood, and 5-5 Fr. Niah Rhodes.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 Fr. Bailey Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Raelynn Miller, 5-11 Sr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-4 So. Eve Carter, and 5-5 Sr. Brianna Bierbaum.

Eden Carter hit a put back shot with approximately six seconds remaining in the game and Woodford County missed a last second shot as Madison Central escaped with a 64-62 victory.  Madison Central led by 11 with 5:28 left in the game and managed to hold on for the victory.  There were seven ties and four lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 35.5% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 19 of 34 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 25 Woodford County turnovers.  Woodford County shot 40.9% from the field including eight of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 27 points including five of eight free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  5-5 Fr. Eden Carter added 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and seven steals.  5-4 8^th Grade Brittany Campbell recorded eight points including six of eight free throws, and six rebounds.  Eve Carter chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, and four steals.

Niah Rhodes led Woodford County with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three rebounds.  5-11 Sr. Devan Champion added 14 points and 15 rebounds.  Halee Hood recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, and two rebounds.  Mackenzie Karo added 10 points including six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and eight assists.

Woodford County,12,19,12,19,62

Madison Central,14,18,17,15,64

Woodford County (62) – Edwards 0, Karo 10, Champion 14, Hood 12, Rhodes 24, Mymrikova 2.

Madison Central (64) – Hensley 27, Miller 0, Hammitt 5, Eve Carter 6, Bierbaum 0, Eden Carter 16, Bri. Campbell 8, Lochmueller 2.

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

2021BELEKUMBB

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 25, 2021

Belmont coach Casey Alexander started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Caleb Hollander, 6-6 So. Ben Sheppard, 6-9 So. Derek Sabin, 6-0 Jr. Luke Smith, and 6-2 Jr. Grayson Murphy. (6-11 Jr. Nick Muszynski all conference center not available tonight).  Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton countered with 6-7 So. Michael Moreno, 6-5 Fr. Curt Lewis, 6-9 Jr. Tre King, 5-11 Fr. Wendell Green Jr., and 6-1 Jr. Cooper Robb.

Eastern Kentucky University led 50-32 at halftime buoyed by 62.9% field goal shooting on their way to an 81-67 upset victory over the 21-1 Belmont Bruins.  This was also the first OVC loss this season (18-1).  The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 50.7% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Belmont turnovers.  Belmont shot 36.5% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Bruins connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Eastern Kentucky University turnovers.

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.  Curt Lewis added 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Tre King recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.  Cooper Robb chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

Ben Sheppard led Belmont with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds.  6-6 Jr. Tate Pierson added 11 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  Caleb Hollander recorded nine points and seven rebounds.  6-9 So. Evan Brauns chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Luke Smith added seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Grayson Murphy recorded six points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Belmont University,32,35,67

Eastern Kentucky,50,31,81

Belmont University (67) – Hollander 9, Sheppard 14, Sabin 4, Smith 7, Murphy 6, Brauns 8, Pierson 11, Wood 6, Jakubicek 2.

Eastern Kentucky (81) – Moreno 4, Lewis 15, King 14, Green Jr. 22, Robb 9, Cruickshank 7, Balogun 2, Blanton 8.

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

2021BELEKUWBB

Belmont vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Women)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 25, 2021

Belmont coach Bart Brooks started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Conley Chinn, 5-7 Fr. Tuti Jones, 6-1 Jr. Allison Luly, 5-6 Fr. Destinee Wells, and 5-7 Jr. Jamilyn Kinney.  Eastern Kentucky University coach Samantha Williams countered with 6-2 Sr. Jayla Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Bria Bass, 6-3 So. Emma Hacker, 5-9 Fr. Alice Recanati, and 5-10 Fr. Kendall Wingler.

Belmont led 40-37 at halftime but pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Kentucky by the score of 79-55.  The score was tied four times and there were three lead changes in the game.  Belmont shot 42% from the field including nine of 30 from the three point line.  The Bruins connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 21 Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 34% from the field including nine of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Belmont turnovers.

Destinee Wells led Belmont with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  6-2 So. Cam Browning added 19 points and five rebounds.  Jamilynn Kinney recorded 14 points including four three point baskets and three steals.  Conley Chinn chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Tuti Jones added two points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Bria Bass led Eastern Kentucky with 25 points including four three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, and 11 rebounds.  Bass was seven of nine from the field including four of six from beyond the arc.  Alice Recanati added 12 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists.  Emma Hacker recorded four points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Belmont,18,22,20,19,79

Eastern Kentucky,23,14,10,8,55

Belmont (79) – Chinn 10, Jones 2, Luly 2, Wells 25, Kinney 14, Browning 19, Hay 5, Cook 2.

Eastern Kentucky (55) – Johnson 5, Bass 25, Hacker 4, Recanati 12, Wingler 0, Evans 2, Azubike 3, Jordan 4.

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

2021LCMSB

Lincoln County vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond. KY

February 23, 2021

Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson countered with 6-3 Sr. Baylor Mattingly, 6-2 Sr. Brady Weaver, 6-3 So. Colton Ralston, 5-11 So. Tramane Alcorn, and 6-2 Jr. Jaxon Smith.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-3 Sr. Trent DeVries, 5-9 Sr. Jayden Adams. 6-4 So. Brett Erslan, 5-7 So. Zach Hudson, and 5-8 Jr. Walt Smith.

Lincoln County buoyed by 12 three point baskets defeated Madison Southern by the score of 69-52.  Lincoln County shot 55% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line.  The Patriots connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 41.3% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Lincoln County turnovers.

Baylor Mattingly led Lincoln County with 24 points on eight three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Brady Weaver added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Colton Ralston recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Tramane Alcorn chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws and six assists.  Jaxon Smith added six points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Trent DeVries led Madison Southern with 17 points including three three point baskets.  Walt Smith added eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  6-1 So. Jay Rose and 6-4 Jr. Hezekiah Fogle each recorded six points and four rebounds.

Lincoln County,14,21,14,20,69

Madison Southern,12,6,17,17,52

Lincoln County (69) – Mattingly 24, Weaver 15, Ralston 12, Alcorn 10, Smith 6, Lark 2.

Madison Southern (52) – DeVries 17, Adams 4, Erslan 2, Hudson 4, Smith 8, Rose 6, Carr-White 3, Simpson 2, Fogle 6.

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

2021SCMSG

Scott County vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 23, 2021

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kaylie Wise, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Penney, 6-0 Sr. Kenady Tompkins, 5-6 Fr. Maleiyah Moore, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Price.  Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-11 Jr. Macie Daniels, 5-7 Sr. Lacie Parks, 6-0 Jr. Reece Estep, 5-6 Jr. Morgan Flannery, and 5-7 Sr. Samantha Cornelison.

Madison Southern’s 5-5 So. Tara Wooten hit a three point basket at the buzzer to force overtime and the Lady Eagles outscored Scott County 6-2 in overtime to earn a 62-58 victory.  Scott County led 43-33 after three quarters but Madison Southern outscored the Lady Cardinals 23-13 in the final quarter to force overtime.  The score was tied four times and there were four lead changes in the game.  Madison Southern shot 27.3% from the field including nine of 36 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 17 of 30 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 28.6% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Madison Southern turnovers.

Samantha Cornelison led Madison Southern with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Macie Daniels added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and seven blocked shots.  5-5 So. Tara Wooten recorded 14 points including four three point baskets.

Emma Price led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and three rebounds.  Kenady Tompkins was plagued with foul problems all day and added 12 points including six of six free throws and six rebounds despite only logging 16 minutes before fouling out.  Maleiyah Moore recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-6 So. Tyra Young chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and seven assists.  Brianna Penney recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Kaylie Wise also pulled down eight rebounds.

Scott County,12,18,13,13,2,58

Madison Southern,10,8,15,23,6,62

Scott County (58) – Wise 3, Penney 5, Tompkins 12, Moore 10, Price 18, Bartholomew 3, Young 7.

Madison Southern (62) – Daniels 14, Parks 7, R, Estep 4, Flannery 4, Cornelison 15, Wooten 14, Carter 4.

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