2021 All "A" Classic (Boys) February 22-March 6, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021 ALLABO

 

 

2021 All “A” Classic Basketball Championships (Boys)

Round 1 and Quarterfinals Various Locations

Semifinals and Championship

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

February 22-March 6, 2021

 

Clinton County 64  Owensboro Catholic 60

Murray 54  Lyon County 50

Evangel Christian 68  Kentucky Country Day 63 Overtime

Somerset 55  Washington County 53

West Carter 71  Robertson County 63 Overtime

St. Henry 73  Walton-Verona 29

Lexington Christian Academy 61  Harlan 48

Pikeville 82  Knott County Central 59

 

Clinton County 70  Murray 56 Quarterfinal Overtime

Evangel Christian 59 Somerset 57 Quarterfinal

St. Henry 65 West Carter 48 Quarterfinal

Lexington Christian Academy 53 Pikeville 42 Quarterfinal

 

Friday March 5^th

 

Evangel Christian vs. Clinton County (Semifinal)

 

Evangel Christian coach Myles Harvey started the following linrup: 6-4 Jr. Gage Mabry, 6-3 So. Dawson Black, 6-10 So. Cy Malonga, 5-10 Sr. Keion Scrivener, and 5-9 Jr. Rayvon Marzette.  Clinton County coach Todd Messer countered with 6-3 Sr. Chase Stines, 5-11 Jr. Blake Melton, 6-5 Jr. Nick Delk, 6-0 Jr. Bryson Cross, and 6-1 Sr. Nick Brown.

 

Clinton County held on to defeat Evangel Christian by the score of 44-42. It was not an easy victory as Blake Melton left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and Nick Delk left the game in the final quarter with a cut to the head that later required stitches.  Evangel Christian brought size and athleticism to the game but Clinton County managed to hold a 33-23 rebound advantage and held a 20-9 advantage in second chance points.  There were five ties and seven lead changes in the game.

 

Clinton County shot 38.6% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Evangel Christian turnovers.  Evangel Christian shot 36.4% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Clinton County turnovers. 

 

Blake Melton led Clinton County with 11 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Nick Brown added 11 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Nick Delk recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.  Chase Stines chipped in with four points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  Bryson Cross added six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

 

Dawson Black led Evangel Christian with 16 points including four three point baskets.  6-2 Fr. Carmelo Mercer added eight points including two three point baskets.  Cyr Malonga recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocked shots.

 

Evangel Christian,7,15,13,7,42

Clinton County,11,14,10,9,44

 

Evangel Christian (42) – Mabry 2, Black 16, Malonga 6, Scrivener 2, Marzette 3, Price 2, Tshaka 3, Mercer 8.

 

Clinton County (44) – Stines 4, Melton 11, Delk 10, Cross 6, Brown 11, Nuetzman 2.

 

 

Lexington Christian Academy vs. St. Henry (Semifinal)

 

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Tanner Walton, 6-1 Jr. Jeffrey Selby, 6-3 So. Tyler Hall, 5-9 So. Elijah Green, and 6-0 Fr. Brayden Mirus.  St. Henry coach David Faust countered with 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Vieth, 6-2 Sr. Jude Bessler, 6-4 Sr. Cody Teeten, 5-8 Sr. Cory Shea, and 5-10 Sr. Ryan Butler.

 

St. Henry raced out to a 23-5 first quarter on their way to a 72-49 victory over Lexington Christian Academy.  St. Henry shot 45.1% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 14 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 37.5% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off seven St. Henry turnovers.

 

Wyatt Vieth led st. Henry with 21 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and four steals.  Jude Bessler added 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Ryan Butler recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

 

Tanner Walton led Lexington Christian with 20 points including six of seven free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Tyler Hall added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Brayden Mirus recorded eight points and three rebounds.

 

Lexington Christian Academy,5,19,17,8,49

St. Henry,23,9,18,22,72

 

Lexington Christian Academy (49) – Walton 20, Selby 3, T. Hall 13, E. Green 3, Mirus 8, A. Green 2.

 

St. Henry (72) – Vieth 21, Bessler 17, Teeten 8, Shea 6, Butler 10, Setters 2, Ryan 3, Ravenscraft 2, McNamara 3.

 

Saturday March 6^th

 

St. Henry vs. Clinton County (Championship)

 

St. Henry coach David Faust started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Wyatt Vieth, 6-2 Sr. Jude Bessler, 6-4 Sr. Cody Teeten, 5-8 Sr. Cory Shea, and 5-10 Sr. Ryan Butler.  Clinton County coach Todd Messer countered with 6-3 Sr. Chase Stines, 5-11 Jr. Blake Melton, 6-5 Jr. Nick Delk, 6-0 Jr. Bryson Cross, and 6-1 Sr. Nick Brown.

 

St. Henry pulled away in the second half to defeat Clinton County 74-57 to repeat as champion.  The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  St. Henry shot 60.4% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Clinton County turnovers.  Clinton County shot 50% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on three of six free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 St. Henry turnovers.

 

Wyatt Vieth led St. Henry with 27 points, three rebounds, and five steals.  Jude Bessler added 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Cody Teeten recorded 11 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.  Ryan Butler chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

 

Nick Delk led Clinton County with 19 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Blake Melton added 17 points including four three point baskets and five assists.  Nick Brown recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Bryson Cross chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and eight assists.  Chase Stines added five points and four rebounds.

 

St. Henry,14,21,21,18,74

Clinton County,16,14,15,12,57

 

St. Henry (74) – Vieth 27, Bessler 13, Teeten 11, Shea 3, Butler 7, Croyle 2, Ryan 3, Ravenscraft 3, McNamara 5.

 

Clinton County (57) – Stines 5, Melton 17, Delk 19, Cross 6, Brown 10.

 

 

All Tournament Team

 

Jude Bessler  St. Henry

Dawson Black  Evangel Christian

Nick Brown  Clinton County

Ryan Butler  St. Henry

Nick Delk  Clinton County

Tyler Hall  Lexington Christian Academy

Cyr Malonga  Evangel Christian

Carmelo Mercer  Evangel Christian

Blake Melton  Clinton County

Jeffrey Selby  Lexington Christian Academy

Cody Teeten  St. Henry

Tanner Walton  Lexington Christian Academy

Wyatt Vieth  St. Henry  MVP

 

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

 

 

 

Great Crossing vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls) February 26, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021GCCALG

 

 

Great Crossing vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

Christian Academy of Louisville

Louisville, KY

February 26, 2021

 

Great Crossing coach Glenn Wilson Jr. Started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Ava Schureman, 5-7 Jr. Rachel Smith, 6-0 So. Raegan Barrett, 5-4 Sr. Hailey Ward, and 5-7 Jr. Timothi Williams.  Christian Academy of Louisville coach Cameron Pridemore countered with 5-9 Sr. Delaney Gardner, 5-6 Fr. Savannah Gardner, 6-0 Sr. Sydney Raque, 5-6 Jr. Abigail Embry, and 5-7 Jr. Jaya McClure.

 

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Great Crossing 58-57 in overtime.  CAL led Great Crossing 26-9 early in the second quarter and 52-42 after three quarters but the Warhawks outscored CAL 12-2 in the final quarter to force overtime.  CAL shot 42.9% from the field including 10 of 25 from the three point line.  The Lady Centurions connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Great Crossing turnovers.  Great Crossing shot 41.7% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Warhawks connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight CAL turnovers.

 

Sydney Raque led CAL with 22 points including six three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jaya McClure added 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  5-6 Fr. Ella Daniels recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.  Savannah Gardner chipped in with seven points and two rebounds.

 

Timothi Williams led Great Crossing with 26 points and four rebounds.  Rachel Smith added 13 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Ava Schureman and 6-0 Sr. Lauren Tucker pulled down nine and eight rebounds respectively.

 

Great Crossing,9,20,13,12,3,57

Christian Academy of Louisville,23,13,16,2,4,58

 

Great Crossing (57) – Schureman 4, Smith 13, Barrett 2, Ward 3, Williams 26, McMath 4, Boehm 2, Tucker 3.

 

Christian Academy of Louisville (58) – D. Gardner 4, S. Gardner 7, Raque 22, Embry 4, McClure 11, Daniels 8, Kincaid 2.

 

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

Madison Central vs. Lincoln County (Girls) March 8, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021MCLCG

 

 

Madison Central vs. Lincoln County (Girls)

Lincoln County High School

Stanford, KY

March 8, 2021

 

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Raelynn Miller, 5-11 Sr. Gretchen Hammitt, 5-5 Sr. Brianna Bierbaum, and 5-4 So. Eve Carter.  Lincoln County coach Brandon Fisher countered with 5-11 So. Chloe Ralston, 5-5 Fr. Makayla Greer, 6-0 So. Emily Estes, 5-4 Sr. Katie Carmicle, and 5-5 8^th Grade Alexia Baldock.

 

Madison Central led 22-19 after three quarters but Lincoln County outscored Madison Central 20-9 in the final quarter (including 12 of 15 free throws) to earn a 39-31 victory.  Lincoln County shot 30.6% from the field including 0 for 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Patriots connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Madison Central shot 27% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.

 

Emily Estes led Lincoln County with 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals.  Chloe Ralston added eight points and three rebounds.  Katie Carmicle recorded seven points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Alexia Baldock chipped in with six points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

 

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 11 points including seven of 10 free throws, and 13 rebounds.  5-4 8^th Grade Brittany Campbell added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Eve Carter recorded four points, six rebounds, and four assists.

 

Madison Central,9,7,6,9,31

Lincoln County,7.7.5.20.39

 

Madison Central (31) – Hensley 11, Miller 2, Hammitt 4, Bierbaum 0, Eve Carter 4, Bri. Campbell 6, Lochmueller 2, Strader 2.

 

Lincoln County (39) – C. Ralston 8, Greer 1, Estes 11, Carmicle 7, Baldock 6, Mullins 2, T. Ralston 4.

 

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

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men) OVC Semifinal March 5, 2021
Topic: Eastern Kentucky Basketball Men

2021EKUMSUMOVCM

 

 

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Morehead State University (Men)

OVC Tournament (Semifinal)

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 5, 2021

 

Eastern Kentucky University coach AW Hamilton started the following lineup: 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.  Morehead State University coach Preston Spradlin countered with 6-6 Sr. James Baker, 6-4 Jr. DeVon Cooper, 6-10 Fr. Johni Broome, 6-3 Jr. KJ Hunt, and 6-3 Jr. Skyelar Potter.

 

Morehead State led by 11 mid way through the second half but had to withstand an Eastern Kentucky rally to earn a 67-64 victory and advance to the championship game.  There were five lead changes and seven ties in this game.  Morehead State shot 49% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.  Eastern Kentucky shot 41% from the field including nine of 24 beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Morehead State turnovers. 

 

DeVon Cooper led Morehead State with 25 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.  Johni Broome added 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Skyelar Potter recorded nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  James Baker chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds.

 

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 29 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists.  Michael Moreno added 14 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists.  Curt Lewis recorded 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

 

Eastern Kentucky,28,36,64

Morehead State,31,36,67

 

Eastern Kentucky (64) – Moreno 14, Lewis 11, King 5, Green Jr. 29, Robb 0, Blanton 4, Balogun 1.

 

Morehead State (67) – Baker 8, D. Cooper 25, Broome 17, Hunt 0, Potter 9, T. Cooper 6, Bryan 2.

 

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

 

Austin Peay vs. Eastern Kentucky (Men) OVC Tournament QF March 4, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021APEKUOVCM

 

 

Austin Peay State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University (Men)

OVC Tournament (Quarterfinal)

Ford Center

Evansville, IN

March 4, 2021

 

Austin Peay State University coach Matt Figger started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Terry Taylor, 6-3 So. Jordyn Adams, 6-8 So. Mike Peake, 5-10 So. Carlos Paez, and 6-3 GS Reginald Gee.  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 led 49-38  in the second half but needed key blocks in the following minute by Devontae Blanton and Michael Moreno to earn a 70-67 victory over Austin Peay.  There were three ties and 15 lead changes in this game.  Eastern Kentucky shot 42.4% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Austin Peay turnovers.  Austin Peay shot 45.8% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Governors connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Eastern Kentucky turnovers.

 

Wendell Green Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 23 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, three rebounds, five assists, and six steals.  Tre King added 17 points including four of five free throws, and seven rebounds.  Cooper Robb recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  6-6 Fr. Devontae Blanton chipped in with 11 points and four rebounds.

 

Terry Taylor led Austin Peay with 19 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Mike Peake added 13 points and seven rebounds.  Reginald Gee recorded 11 points and Carlos Paez added nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.

 

Austin Peay,37,30,67

Eastern Kentucky,37,33,70

 

Austin Peay (67) – Taylor 19, Adams 5, Peake 13, Paez 9, Gee 11, Walker 4, Woodard 6.

 

Eastern Kentucky (70) – Moreno 2, Lewis 3, King 17, Green Jr. 23, Robb 11, Blanton 11, Faye 3.

 

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

TSSAA (Tennessee) Div. II Class A & AA Basketball (Boys & Girls) March 6, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021TSSAAD2BC

 

 

2021 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships

Division II Class A & AA (Boys & Girls)

Hooper Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, TN

March 6, 2021

 

Providence Christian (23-9) vs. Webb School (27-2) Division II Class A (Girls)

 

Providence Christian coach Tara James started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Mia Alexander, 5-9 So. Abby McFarland, 5-10 Sr. Annacaite Markham, 5-6 Sr. Alia Callum, and 5-8 Sr. Mariah Edmonds.  Webb School coach Matthew Shewmake countered with 5-10 Fr. Ava Butts, 5-10 Fr. Brookelyn Pedigo, 6-2 Sr. Shanice Simpson-Wheatley, 5-7 Sr. Lashae Dwyer, and 5-8 Sr. Lauren Vann.

 

Webb School captured the championship with a 54-38 victory over Providence Christian.  Webb School shot 40.9% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Feet connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Providence Christian shot 25.6% from the field including six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Lions connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

 

Lashae Dwyer led Webb School with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, 12 rebounds, six assists, and five steals.  Shanice Simpson-Wheatley added eight points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Lauren Vann recorded seven points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 

 

Annacaite Markham led Providence Christian with 14 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Mariah Edmonds added nine points on three three point baskets.  Mia Alexander recorded eight points and seven rebounds.  Abby McFarland chipped in with five points, four rebounds, and three assists.

 

Providence Christian,10,6,8,14,38

Webb School,9,12,17,16,54

 

Providence Christian (38) – Alexander 8, McFarland 5, Markham 14, Callum 2, Edmonds 9.

 

Webb School (54) – Butts 5, Pedigo 5, Simpson-Wheatley 8, Dwyer 23, Vann 7, Thomas 4, Carkuff 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Mariah Edmonds (Providence Christian), Shanice Simpson-Wheatley (Webb School), Abby McFarland (Providence Christian), Annacaite Markham (Providence Christian), Lauren Vann (Webb School), and MVP Lashae Swyer (Webb School).

 

 

Christ Presbyterian Academy (30-4) vs. Goodpasture (30-1) Division II Class A (Boys)

 

CPA coach Drew Maddux started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Jake Dykstra, 6-0 Sr. Jordan Dewalt, 6-8 Jr. Braeden Moore, 5-10 Sr. Braden Zapp, and 6-0 Jr. Evan Shiflet.  Goodpasture coach Adam Sonn countered with 6-3 So. Isaiah West, 6-1 Jr. Chandler Woosley, 6-5 So. Jack Carter, 6-0 Sr. Patrick Smith, and 6-0 Sr. Cooper Pennington.

 

Goodpasture trailed 40-39 after three quarters but outscored CPA 21-10 in the final quarter to earn a 60-50 victory.  Goodpasture shot 42.6% from the field (7-9 4^th quarter) including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Cougars connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed two turnovers.  CPA shot 48.6% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

 

Isaiah West led Goodpasture with 19 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Patrick Smith added 10 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals.  Cooper Pennington recorded nine points including two three point baskets.  Jack Carter chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.

 

Braden Zapp led CPA with 18 points including six of eight free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.  Evan Shiflet added 14 points including six of seven free throws.  Braeden Moore recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

 

CPA,16,14,10,10,50

Goodpasture,16,10,13,21,60

 

CPA (50) – Dykstra 6, Dewalt 4, Moore 5, Zapp 18, Shiflet 14, Cox 3.

 

Goodpasture (60) – West 19, Woosley 7, Carter 9, Smith 10, Pennington 9, Williams 2, Shegog 4.

 

All Tournament Team – Kameron Jones (ECS), Tyler Byrd (Tipton-Rosemark), Braden Zapp (CPA), Evan Shiflet (CPA), Isaiah West (Goodpasture), and MVP Patrick Smith (Goodpasture).

 

 

Knoxville Catholic (15-16) vs. Hutchison (21-2) Division II Class AA (Girls)

 

Knoxville Catholic coach Travis Mains started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Jazmine Williams, 5-10 Fr. Sydney Mains, 6-0 Jr. Ella Renfree, 5-3 Fr. Sharon Wilson, and 5-8 Sr. Jeila Greenlee.  Hutchison coach Thomas Jones countered with 6-1 Sr. Maxine Engel, 6-0 Sr. Kaia Barnett, 6-3 Sr. Carmyn Harrison, 5-11 So. Berklee Scifres, and 6-0 Sr. Maddie Prather.

 

Hutchison outrebounded Knoxville Catholic 40-24 in a 41-34 victory.  Hutchison shot 31.8% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Sting connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.  Knoxville Catholic shot 32.6% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Fighting Irish connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

 

Kaia Barnett led Hutchison with 14 points including six of nine free throws, 11 rebounds, and two assists.  Maddie Prather added 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Berklee Scifres recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Carmyn Harrison added four points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Maxine Engel added four points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Jeila Greenlee led Knoxville Catholic with 11 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Sydney Mains added nine points, four rebounds, three blocked shots, and five steals.  Jazmine Williams recorded eight points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Ella Renfree blocked five shots.

 

Knoxville Catholic,5,6,9,14,34

Hutchison,17,9,8,7,41

 

Knoxville Catholic (34) – Williams 8, Mains 9, Renfree 0, Wilson 4, Greenlee 11, Dodson 2.

 

Hutchison (41) – Engel 4, Barnett 14, Harrison 4, Scifres 9, Prather 10.

 

All Tournament Team – Kamil Collier (Ensworth), Sydney Mains (Knoxville Catholic), Carmyn Harrison (Hutchison), Maxine Engel (Hutchison), Jeila Greenlee (Knoxville Catholic), and MVP Kaia Barnett (Hutchison).

 

 

Brentwood Academy (20-3) vs. Montgomery Bell Academy ((15-2) Division II Class AA (Boys)

 

Brentwwod Academy coach Matt Hoppe started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. DJ Senter, 6-4 Sr. Caleb Brooks, 6-4 Jr. Trent McNair, 5-11 Fr. Tyler Tanner, and 6-1 So. Drey Moss.  Montgomery Bell Academy coach Kevin Anglin countered with 6-4 Sr. Will Montana, 6-2 Jr. Jackson Francis, 6-6 Jr. Grayson Morgan, 5-11 Sr. Miles Versa, and 6-2 So. Marcel Reed.

 

Montgomery Bell Academy defeated Brentwood Academy by the score of 72-51.  MBA shot 47.25 from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line.  The Big Red connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Brentwood Academy shot 36.2% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

 

Will Montana led MBA with 25 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Jackson Francis added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  6-4 So. Joshua Roberts recorded 10 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Miles Versa chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds.

 

Trent McNair led Brentwood Academy with 17 points including six of eight free throws, five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  6-7 Sr. Eli Sutton added 12 points including four of four free throws, and three rebounds.  Drey Moss recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 

 

Brentwood Academy,15,13,9,14,51

Montgomery Bell Academy,22,20,14,16,72

 

Brentwood Academy (51) – Senter 8, Brooks 0, McNair 17, Tanner 4, Moss 10, Sutton 12.

 

Montgomery Bell Academy (72) – Montana 25, Francis 13, Morgan 6, Versa 10, Reed 8, Roberts 10.

 

All Tournament Team – Chandler Jackson (Christian Brothers), Trent McNair (Brentwood Academy), Jackson Francis (Montgomery Bell Academy), Tyler Tanner (Brentwood Academy), Marcel Reed (Montgomery Bell Academy), and MVP Will Montana (Montgomery Bell Academy).

 

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing all the tournament info on their very informative up-to-date website.

 

WGM Showcase (Lexington Catholic High School) March 5-6, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021WGMSCB

 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

WGM Showcase

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

March 5, 2021

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Tim Hall Jr., 6-4 Jr. Zach Carter, 6-8 Jr. Lionel Kumwimba, 6-0 So. Nick Spalding, and 6-1 Jr. Max VanDyke.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Jack Gohmann, 6-5 So. Hudson Sparks, 6-10 So. Reece Potter, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Russell, and 6-3 Sr. Ben Johnson.

 

This two day event was publicized as a match-up pitting #1 Lexington Catholic vs. #2 North Laurel but someone forgot to tell the talented Dunbar squad as they upset Lexington Catholic 65-57.  The score was tied 43-43 after three quarters but the Bulldogs pulled away in the final quarter to earn the victory.  There were seven lead changes and 10 ties in this game.  Lexington Catholic did not have an answer today for Nick Spalding (25 points) and Tim Hall Jr. (23 points and 19 rebounds).  Dunbar shot 44.4% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 39.6% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Knights connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers.

 

Nick Spalding led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 25 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Tim Hall Jr. added 23 points and 19 rebounds. 

 

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 32 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Jack Gohmann added nine points, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar,14,15,14,22,65

Lexington Catholic,15,14,14,14,57

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (65) – Hall Jr. 23, Carter 0, Kumwimba 2, Spalding 25, VanDyke 4, Williams 3, Drew 4, Barbee 2, Hill 2.

 

Lexington Catholic (57) – Gohmann 9, Sparks 2, Potter 3, Russell 6, Johnson 32, McCrear 1, Busson 4.

 

 

North Laurel vs. Ashland Blazer (Boys)

 

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Ryan Davidson, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-2 Jr. Caden Harris, 5-11 Jr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 So. Reed Sheppard.  Ashland Blazer coach Jason Mays countered with 6-2 Fr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Jr. Ethan Sellars, 6-8 Sr. Sean Marcum, 5-11 So. Colin Porter, and 6-2 Jr. Cole Villers.

 

Ashland Blazer connected on 15 three point baskets including 10 in the first half in an 86-66 upset victory over #2 North Laurel.  Ashland shot 52.5% from the field including 15 of 26 from the three point line.  The Tomcats connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 56.8% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off six Ashland turnovers.

 

Ethan Sellars led Ashland Blazer with 37 points including seven three point baskets, , three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Cole Villers added 19 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Colin Porter recorded 14 points, three rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals.  Zander Carter chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists.

 

Reid Sheppard led North Laurel with 34 points including 10 of 11 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.  Ryan Davidson added 12 points and nine rebounds.

 

North Laurel,17,10,22,17,66

Ashland Blazer,30,16,32,8,86

 

North Laurel (66) – Davidson 12, Brock 2, Harris 0, Sizemore 7, Sheppard 34, Bruner 2, Reynolds 3, Elza 2, Messer 4.

 

Ashland Blazer (86) – Carter 11, Sellars 37, Marcum 0, Porter 14, Villers 19, Gillum 3, Adkins 2.

 

 

 

North Laurel vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

March 6, 2021

 

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Ryan Davidson, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-2 Jr. Caden Harris, 5-11 Jr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 So. Reed Sheppard.  Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Jack Gohmann, 6-5 So. Hudson Sparks, 6-10 So. Reece Potter, 6-1 Sr. Ryan Russell, and 6-3 Sr. Ben Johnson.

 

Lexington Catholic rebounded from their first loss of the season with an 83-51 victory over North Laurel.  Lexington Catholic shot 51.7% from the field including 11 of 25 from the three point line.  The Knights connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 North Laurel turnovers.  North Laurel shot 32.7% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

 

Ben Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 31 points including seven three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.  Ryan Russell added 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Hudson Sparks recorded eight points and three rebounds.  6-8 So. John McCrear added six points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 18 points including eight of nine free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and three steals.  Ryan Davidson added 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 

 

North Laurel,11,16,15,9,51

Lexington Catholic,20,22,31,10,83

 

North Laurel (51) – Davidson 12, Brock 6, Harris 0, Sizemore 6, Sheppard 18, Reynolds 4, Elza 2, Keen 3.

 

Lexington Catholic (83) – Gohmann 7, Sparks 8, Potter 6, Russell 15, Johnson 31, McCrear 6, Simms 3, Busson 7.

 

 

 

Ashland Blazer vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys)

 

Ashland Blazer coach Jason Mays started the following lineup: 6-2 Fr. Zander Carter, 6-1 Jr. Ethan Sellars, 6-8 Sr. Sean Marcum, 5-11 So. Colin Porter, and 6-2 Jr. Cole Villers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Scott Chalk countered with 6-5 Jr. Tim Hall Jr., 6-4 Jr. Zach Carter, 6-8 Jr. Lionel Kumwimba, 6-0 So. Nick Spalding, and 6-1 Jr. Max VanDyke. 

 

Ashland Blazer trailed 33-29 at halftime but rallied in the second half to earn a 76-64 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar.  There were six ties and two lead changes in this game.  Ashland shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line.  The Tomcats connected on 21 of 27 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 41.8% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off seven Ashland turnovers.

 

Colin Porter led Ashland Blazer with 30 points including two three point baskets, 14 of 16 free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.  Cole Villers added 25 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and four steals.  Ethan Sellars recorded 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists.  Sean Marcum chipped in with six points and eight rebounds.

 

Nick Spalding led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 27 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds.  Tim Hall Jr. added 15 points, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Max VanDyke recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.  Lionel Kumwimba chipped in with four points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Ashland Blazer,12,17,25,22,76

Paul Laurence Dunbar,20,13,16,15,64

 

Ashland Blazer (76) – Carter 3, Sellars 12, Marcum 6, Porter 30, Villers 25.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (64) – Hall Jr. 15, Carter 3, Kumwimba 4, Spalding 27, VanDyke 7, Hill 2, Drew 2, Williams 1, Barbee 3.

 

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this event.

 

 

 

Lafayette vs. Bourbon County (Girls) March 4, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021LAFBCG

 

 

Lafayette vs. Bourbon County (Girls)

Bourbon County High School

Paris, KY

March 4, 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.  Bourbon County coach Bill Watson countered with 5-10 Sr. McLain Murphy, 5-9 Fr. Laiken Hardin, 5-11 Sr. Lyndsay Johnson, 5-5 Jr. Jaydyn Goodwin, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Hammelback.

 

Lafayette defeated Bourbon County by the score of 53-43.  Lafayette shot 35.4% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 12 pf 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Bourbon County turnovers.  Bourbon County shot 27.6% from the field including five of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.

 

Anaya Brown led Lafayette with 14 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.  Catherine Jacobs added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five steals.  Kylie Noble recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds.  5-5 So. Gracyn Grantz chipped in with seven points and five rebounds.  Olivia Cathers chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals.

 

Laiken Hardin led Bourbon County with 13 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Hannah Hammelback added eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.  McLain Murphy recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  5-7 Fr. Caylie Baker chipped in with seven points.  Lyndsay Johnson recorded two points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

 

Lafayette,11,15,11,16,53

Bourbon County,10,7,15,11,43

 

Lafayette (53) – Cathers 7, Noble 9, Brown 14, Jacobs 10, Walton 6, Grantz 7.

 

Bourbon County (43) – Murphy 8, Hardin 13, Johnson 2, Jaydyn Goodwin 5, Hammelback 8, Baker 7.

 

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

Boone County vs. Lafayette (Girls) March 5, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021BCLAFG

 

 

Boone County vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

March 5, 2021

 

Boone County coach Ryan Bowman started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Kelsie Anderson, 5-8 Sr. Mackenzie Tackett, 5-9 Sr. Molly Switzer, 5-6 Sr. Adrianna Haynes, and 5-6 Sr. Maddie Brown.  Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 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.

 

The score was tied 42-42 after three quarters but Lafayette pulled away in the final quarter to earn a 63-51 victory over Boone County.  There were seven lead changes and six ties in this game.  Lafayette shot 47.9% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Generals connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Boone County turnovers.  Boone County shot 45.9% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rebels connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Lafayette turnovers.

 

Anaya Brown led Lafayette with 17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Olivia Cathers added 11 points and 10 rebounds.  5-5 So. Gracyn Grantz recorded 11 points including seven of nine free throws and four assists.  Lauren Walton chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

 

Adrianna Haynes led Boone County with 20 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds.  Mackenzie Tackett added 12 points and two assists.  Maddie Brown chipped in with seven points.

 

Boone County,15,15,12,9,51

Lafayette,17,7,18,21,63

 

Boone County (51) – Anderson 3, Tackett 12, Switzer 5, Haynes 20, Brown 7, Holder 4.

 

Lafayette (63) – Cathers 11, Noble 8, Brown 17, Jacobs 5, Walton 11, Grantz 11.

 

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

 

 

Bryan Station vs. Scott County (Girls) March 4, 2021
Topic: Basketball

2021BSSCG

 

 

Bryan Station vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY

March 4, 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, 5-5 So. Emily Gomez, and 5-4 Sr. Escarlis Perez.  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 outscored Bryan Station 22-8 in the third quarter on their way to an 82-60 victory over Bryan Station.  There were six lead changes and five ties in this game.  Scott County shot 43.2% from the field including nine of 31 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 19 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 36 points off 29 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 44.2% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady  Defenders connected on seven of 17 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.

 

Emma Price led Scott County with 25 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, and six steals.  Kenady Tompkins added 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  Maleiyah Moore recorded 14 points including two three point baskets and five assists.  Kaylie Wise chipped in with 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.  5-6 So. Tyra Young added nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.

 

Tania Woodall led Bryan Station with 23 points including four three point baskets, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five steals.  5-6 So. Makari Murphy added 13 points including two three point baskets. Victory Sledge recorded eight points and five rebounds.  Emily Gomez chipped in with six points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Bryan Station,21,17,8,14,60

Scott County,18,22,22,20,82

 

Bryan Station (60) – T. Woodall 23, Sledge 8, O. Woodall 4, Gomez 6, Perez 4, Murphy 13, Godoy 2.

 

Scott County (82) – Wise 10, Penney 5, Tompkins 17, Moore 14, Price 25, Young 9, Sergent 2.

 

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