Lexington Christian Academy vs. Tates Creek (Girls) 43rd District Tournament March 15, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

43^rd District Tournament

Lafayette High School

Lexington, KY

March 15, 2021

 

Lexington Christian Academy coach Haley Lee started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Gracie Royalty, 5-7 8^th Grade Claire Roberts, 6-0 Sr. Emilie Teall, 5-6 Jr. Jaden Kenney, and 5-7 Jr. Sophia Gabbert.  Tates Creek coach Matt Yates countered with 5-8 Jr. Caty Amishaw, 5-7 Sr.  Aaleyah Yates, 5-8 Jr. Joyce Mukalamusi, 5-5 Jr. Maddie Kauffman, and 5-2 Jr. Alisce Lyvers.

 

Lexington Christian Academy led 33-31 at halftime but Tates Creek outscored the Lady Eagles 27-16 in the third quarter on their way to a 78-64 victory.  Tates Creek shot 40.3% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line.  The Lady Commodores connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 27 LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 46.7% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Tates Creek turnovers.

 

Maddie Kauffman led Tates Creek with 26 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, and five assists.  Caty Amishaw added 17 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Alisce Lyvers recorded 10 points including five of six free throws.  Joyce Mukalamusi chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

 

Jaden Kenney led Lexington Christian Academy with 27 points including 11 of 13 free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  Sophia Gabbert added 14 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Claire Roberts recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Emilie Teall chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Gracie Royalty pulled down 10 rebounds.

 

Lexington Christian Academy,12,21,16,15,64

Tates Creek,12,19,27,20,78

 

Lexington Christian Academy (64) – Royalty 3, Roberts 10, Teall 9, Kenney 27, S. Gabbert 14, Buckler 1.

 

Tates Creek (78) – Amishaw 17, Yates 6, Mukalamusi 6, Kauffman 26, Lyvers 10, J. Shalash 6, Shelton 2, Harris 5.

 

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

Sayre vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) 42nd District Tournament March 16, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Sayre vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

42^nd District Tournament

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

March 16, 2021

 

Sayre coach Robert Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Cole Pennington, 6-3 Sr. Cory Givens, 6-6 Jr. Sam Lain, 6-0 Jr. Dant Bowling, and 6-0 Jr. Zander Collett.  Frederick Douglass coach Jason Moseley countered with 6-4 Jr. Tyson Barrett, 6-2 Sr. Julius Scearce, 6-8 Sr. Shemar O’Roy-Ford, 5-11 Jr. Kai Simpson, and 6-2 Sr. DaShawn Jackson.

 

Frederick Douglass scored 26 points off 24 Sayre turnovers in an 81-47 victory.  Frederick Douglass shot 47.7% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Broncos connected on 11 of 23 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and held a 25-11 advantage in bench scoring.  Sayre shot 31.5% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Spartans connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Frederick Douglass turnovers. 

 

DaShawn Jackson led Frederick Douglass with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Kai Simpson added 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, and six steals.  Tyson Barrett recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and five blocked shots.  5-8 Sr. Khamri McMullen chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Zander Collett led Sayre with 22 points including five of seven free throws and four rebounds.  Dant Bowling added eight points including two three point baskets.  Cole Pennington recorded two points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

 

Sayre,11,10,10,16,47

Frederick Douglass,16,25,19,21,81

 

Sayre (47) – Pennington 2, Givens 4, Lain 0, Bowling 8, Collett 22, Webb 4, Marshall 5, Grau 2.

 

Frederick Douglass (81) – Barrett 10, Scearce 6, O’Roy-Ford 1, Simpson 17, Jackson 22, Fergerson 5, Webb 1, Haga 2, McMullen 9, Maxwell 2, Stewart 2, Harris 2, Gaimes 2.

 

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

Bryan Station vs. Scott County (Girls) 42nd District Tournament March 16, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Bryan Station vs. Scott County (Girls)

42^nd District Tournament

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

March 16, 2021

 

Bryan Station coach Brian Hall started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tania Woodall, 5-8 Jr. TaShawna Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Olea Woodall, 5-4 Sr. Escarlis Perez, and 5-5 So. Emily Gomez.  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 defeated Bryan Station by the score of 56-45.  Scott County shot 29.4% from the field including two of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 54 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 24 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 25% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 56 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.

 

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 21 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and five steals.  Kenady Tompkins added 20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and four steals.  Emma Price recorded seven points, six rebounds, and two steals.  5-6 So. Tyra Young added three points, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots.

 

Tania Woodall led Bryan Station with 12 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, and four steals.  5-6 So. Makari Murphy added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals.  Olea Woodall recorded seven points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  TaShawna Jackson chipped in with four points and eight rebounds.

 

Bryan Station,8,10,14,13,45

Scott County,16,12,16,12,56

 

Bryan Station (45) – T. Woodall 12, Jackson 4, O. Woodall 7, Perez 3, Gomez 2, Murphy 12, A. Perez 5.

 

Scott County (56) – Wise 0, Penney 5, Tompkins 20, Moore 21, Price 7, Young 3.

 

 

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

Madison Southern vs. Berea (Boys) 44th District Tournament March 16, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Madison Southern vs. Berea (Boys)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 16, 2021

 

Madison Southern coach Austin Newton started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Trent DeVries, 6-2 Jr. Blake Simpson, 6-4 So. Brett Erslan, 5-7 So. Zach Hudson, and 5-8 Jr. Walter Smith. Berea coach Jerry Thacker countered with 6-3 Sr. Jayden Smith, 6-2 Sr. Edward Sexton, 6-4 Sr. Jaylen Dorsey, 5-6 Jr. Quenten Morgan, and 5-8 Sr. James Brennan.

 

Madison Southern defeated Berea by the score of 61-45.  Madison Southern shot 41.7% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 21 Berea turnovers.  Berea shot 34.1% from the field including eight of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Pirates connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Madison Southern turnovers.

 

Zach Hudson led Madison Southern with 17 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.  Trent DeVries added 12 points including eight of 10 free throws and two steals.  Brett Erslan recorded 10 points and nine rebounds.  Walter Smith chipped in with five points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 

 

Quenten Morgan led Berea with 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Jaylen Dorsey added 12 points including five of five free throws, and five rebounds. 

 

Madison Southern,15,15,12,19,61

Berea,7,9,14,15,45

 

Madison Southern (61) – DeVries 12, Simpson 4, Erslan 10, Hudson 17, Smith 5, Rose 4, Bannister 3, Linville 6.

 

Berea (45) – Smith 6, Sexton 0, Dorsey 12, Morgan 14, Brennan 4, Wilson 5, Alejandro 4.

 

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

 

Madison Southern vs. Berea (Girls) 44th District Tournament March 16, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Madison Southern vs. Berea (Girls)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 16, 2021

 

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 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.  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.

 

This game was billed as arguably the game between the best two teams in the district with the winner expected to win the district and it lived up to its billing.  Madison Southern pulled away late to earn a 46-41 victory but nothing came easy for either team.  Madison Southern jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and Berea PG Mati Stepp was plagued with foul woes all night and finally fouled out.  Berea battled back and actually took a 35-31 lead in the final quarter but Madison Southern closed out the game with a 15-6 run.  Madison Southern led 42-41 but missed some free throws late but some key offensive rebounds by the Lady Eagles helped close the door on Berea’s chances.  There were four ties and four lead changes in the game.

 

Madison Southern shot 34% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Berea shot 31.7% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pirates connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.

 

Samantha Cornelison led Madison Southern with 16 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Lacie Parks added eight points and three rebounds.  Reece Estep recorded seven points and 10 rebounds.  Morgan Flannery chipped in with four points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

 

4-10 So. Maddy King led Berea with 12 points including two three point baskets.  Chesney Lovins added 11 points and eight rebounds.  5-7 So. Abigail Beard recorded six points and eight rebounds. 

 

Madison Southern,13,8,8,17,46

Berea,4,11,14,12,41

 

Madison Southern (46) – Daniels 4, Parks 8, Estep 7, Flannery 4, Cornelison 16, Wooten 3, Moberly 4.

 

Berea (41) – Lovins 11, Newman 0, Mad. Howell 5, Rodgers 3, M. Stepp 4, King 12, Beard 6.

 

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

Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Boys) 42nd District Tournament March 15, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

42^nd District Tournament

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

March 15, 2021

 

Sayre coach Robert Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Cole Pennington, 6-3 Sr. Cory Givens, 6-6 Jr. Sam Lain, 6-0 Jr. Dant Bowling, and 6-0 Jr. Zander Collett.  Bryan Station coach Nimbo Hammons countered with 6-3 Jr. Terik Mulder, 6-1 Sr. Pierre Petit Frere, 6-4 Jr. Cedric Poindexter, 6-0 Sr. Myles Morones, and 6-0 Sr. Trent Grundy.

 

Zander Collett hit a basket in the closing seconds to give Sayre a 56-55 victory over Bryan Station.  The score was tied twice and there were five lead changes in this game.  Sayre led 44-29 in the third quarter but had to survive a furious Bryan Station rally to earn the victory.  Sayre shot 43.2% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  The Spartans connected on 21 of 29 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 34.5% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Defenders connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Sayre turnovers.

 

Dant Bowling led Sayre with 13 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.  Zander Collett added 13 points, two rebounds, and two steals.  Cory Givens recorded 12 points on 12 of 16 free throws and eight rebounds.  6-1 Sr. Ford Webb chipped in with nine points and two steals.

 

Trent Grundy led Bryan Station with 17 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, and five rebounds.  5-8 Jr. J’Marious Lindsay added 12 points including four of five free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Myles Morones recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals.  6-6 So. Jayden Biggers chipped in with five points and 10 rebounds.

 

Sayre,10,19,15,12,56

Bryan Station,12,13,16,14,55

 

Sayre (56) – Pennington 4, Givens 12, Lain 0, Bowling 13, Collett 13, Johnson 3, Marshall 2, Webb 9.

 

Bryan Station (55) – Mulder 0, Petit Frere 0, Poindexter 3, Morones 10, Grundy 17, Lindsay 12, Biggers 5, Green 2, Holland 2, Cairel 4.

 

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

 

Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Girls) 42nd District Tournament March 15, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Girls)

42^nd District Tournament

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

March 15, 2021

 

Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Lizzy Nelson, 5-7 Fr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Williams, 5-2 8^th Grade Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-7 Sr. Ravion Jackson.  Bryan Station coach Brian Hall countered with 5-10 Jr. Tania Woodall, 5-8 Jr. TaShawna Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Olea Woodall, 5-4 Sr. Escarlis Perez, and 5-5 So. Emily Gomez.

 

Tania Woodall hit a field goal with 17 seconds remaining on the clock to give Bryan Station a 54-52 lead over Henry Clay.  Kennedy Williams missed a field goal and Tania Woodall pulled down the defensive rebound to ensure the victory.  Bryan Station led 30-16 late in the second quarter but Henry Clay fought back to tie the game.  Bryan Station shot 36.4% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Defenders connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 44.9% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on five of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers.

 

Tania Woodall led Bryan Station with 26 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals.  TaShawna Jackson added 11 points and 10 rebounds.  Olea Woodall recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Lydia Van Metre led Henry Clay with 13 points including four of five free throws.  5-6 Fr. Timari Miller added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Kennedy Williams recorded eight points, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Ariyanna Sutton chipped in with eight points and Ravion Jackson recorded seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.

 

Henry Clay,8,12,15,17,52

Bryan Station,20,10,11,13,54

 

Henry Clay (52) – Nelson 4, Van Metre 13, Williams 8, Sutton 8, Jackson 7, Miller 12.

 

Bryan Station (54) – T. Woodall 26, Jackson 11, O. Woodall 6, Perez 0, Gomez 4, Murphy 5, Gentry 2.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Madison Central vs. Model (Boys) 44th District Tournament March 15, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Madison Central vs. Model (Boys)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 15, 2021

 

Madison Central Coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-6 So Trey Skaggs, 6-2 Sr. Braeden Ray, 6-8 So. Malachi Wood, 6-4 Sr. Kole Browne, and 6-4 So. Jaylen Davis.  Model coach John Morgerson countered with 6-3 Sr. Nate Feese, 6-1 Sr. Ethan Bailey, 6-2 Sr. Colton Collier, 5-10 Sr. Jackson Perry, and 5-10 Sr. Bryson Perry. (Model was short handed tonight with only eight players available and Jackson Perry leaving with an injury in the first minute of play).

 

Madison Central raced out to a 48-11 halftime lead on their way to a 69-34 victory over Model.  Madison Central shot 46.6% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 17 Model turnovers.  Model shot 26.5% from the field including two of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Patriots connected on six of 17 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

 

Jaylen Davis led Madison Central with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Kole Browne added 11 points and two rebounds.  6-4 Jr. Will Hardin recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and two steals.  6-2 So. Jayden West chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.  Trey Skaggs added eight points, three assists, and two steals. 

 

Nate Feese led Model with 12 points including six of 11 free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Ethan Bailey added nine points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Bryson Perry recorded seven points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  6-2 Sr. Everett Parker-Noblitt pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Madison Central,26,22,9,12,69

Model,2,9,6,17,34

 

Madison Central (69) – Skaggs 8, Ray 6, Wood 0, Browne 11, Davis 12, Martin 2, West 9, Chenault 5, Parks 2, Hardge 5, Hardin 9.

 

Model (34) – Feese 12, E. Bailey 9, Collier 4, J. Perry 0, B. Perry 7, Benson 2.

 

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

 

Madison Central vs. Model (Girls) 44th District Tournament March 15, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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Madison Central vs. Model (Girls)

44^th District Tournament

Paul S. McBrayer Arena

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

March 15, 2021

 

Madison Central coach Brad Lovely started the following lineup: 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.  Model coach Candace Wells countered with 5-6 7^th Grade Emma Kate Lawson, 5-6 Jr. Kenzie Ferguson, 5-11 Jr. Taylor LeCompte, 5-3 Sr. McKenna Tuttle, and 5-6 Jr. Keaton Hall.

 

Madison Central trailed 8-7 after the first quarter but 5-5 8^th Grade Brittany Campbell sparked a 28-9 outburst in the second quarter to take a 35-17 lead at halftime on their way to a 57-43 victory over Model.  Madison Central shot 34.9% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line.  The Indians connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.  Model shot 26.2% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Patriots connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

 

5-4 8^th Grade Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 15 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Campbell was seven of 10 from the field including one of one from beyond the arc and did not commit any turnovers.  Bailey Hensley added nine points and seven rebounds.  Gretchen Hammitt recorded seven points and two rebounds.  Eve Carter chipped in with six points and two steals.

 

McKenna Tuttle led Model with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Keaton Hall added eight points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Emma Kate Lawson recorded eight points and five rebounds.  Taylor LeCompte added six points and 10 rebounds.

 

Madison Central,7,28,14,8,57

Model,8,9,11,15,43

 

Madison Central (57) – Hensley 9, Miller 0, Hammitt 7, Eve Carter 6, Bierbaum 4, Bri. Campbell 15, Long 4, Strader 5, Eden Carter 2, Metcalfe 1, Dewey 4.

 

Model (43) – Lawson 8, Ferguson 5, LeCompte 6, Tuttle 14, Hall 8, Johnson 2.

 

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

2021 OHSAA (OHIO) 46th Annual Girls Basketball Tournament Divisions I, II, III, and IV March 11-13, 2021
Topic: Basketball

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2021 OHSAA (Ohio) 46^th Annual Girls Basketball Tournament

Divisions I, II, III, and IV

Tom Blackburn Court

University of Dayton Arena

Dayton, OH

March 11-13, 2021

 

Thursday March 11^th

 

Fort Loramie,66,Convoy Crestview,24,Division IV,Semifinal

McDonald,57,Waterford,29,Division IV,Semifinal

Ottawa-Glandorf,46,Apple Creek Waynedale,36,Division III,Semifinal

Berlin Hiland,47,Cincinnati Purcell Marian,40,Division III,Semifinal

 

Friday March 12^th

 

Napoleon,46,Dayton Carroll,43,Division II,Semifinal

McArhur Vinton County,53,Shaker Heights Laurel,51,Division II,Semifinal

Newark,55,Akron Archbishop Hoban,41,Division I,Semifinal

Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame,59,Toledo Notre Dame Academy,50,Division I,Semifinal

 

Saturday March 13^th

 

McDonald vs. Fort Loramie Division IV (Championship)

 

McDonald coach Tony Matisi started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Maddy Howard, 5-8 Sr. Sophia Constantino, 6-0 Sr. Molly Howard, 5-3 Sr. Taylor Tuchek, and 5-5 Jr. Lucia Wolford.  Fort Loramie coach Carla Siegel countered with 6-0 Sr. Dana Rose, 6-0 Sr. Kenzie Hoelscher, 6-0 Sr. Jadyn Puthoff, 5-6 Sr. Caitlyn Gasson, and 5-7 Sr. Corynn Heitkamp.

 

Fort Loramie utilizing their stifling defense raced out to a 17-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 60-26 victory over McDonald.  A touching moment took place after the game as four seniors that were denied their opportunity to play in the state tournament for Fort Loramie last year because of the COVID shut down were allowed to enter the court for pictures and a celebration with their teammates.  Fort Loramie shot 56.4% from the field including four of six from the three point line.  The Redskins connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and 25 points off 25 McDonald turnovers.  McDonald shot 30.6% from the field including zero of seven from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Fort Loramie turnovers. 

 

Dana Rose led Fort Loramie with 13 points, five rebounds, and three steals.  Kenzie Hoelscher added 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  Corynn Heitkamp recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals.

 

Molly Howard led McDonald with 10 points and four rebounds.  Taylor Tuchek added nine points, two rebounds, and two steals.  Maddy Howard recorded five points and two rebounds.

 

McDonald,2,10,9,5,26

Fort Loramie,17,13,19,11,60

 

McDonald (26) – Ma. Howard 5, Constantino 2, Mo. Howard 10, Tuchek 9, Wolford 0.

 

Fort Loramie (60) – Rose 13, Hoelscher 12, Puthoff 2, Gasson 2, C. Heitkamp 8, Brandewise 8, R. Heitkamp 2, Sholtis 7, Gephart 2, Eilerman 2, Turner 2.

 

 

Hiland vs. Ottawa-Glandorf Division III (Championship)

 

Hiland coach Dave Schlabach started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Kelsey Swihart, 5-9 Sr. Morgan Yoder, 6-1 Sr. Zoe Miller, 5-6 Sr. Kyli Horn, and 5-7 Sr. Brynn Mullet.  Ottawa-Glandorf coach Troy Yant countered with 5-10 So. Chloe Glenn, 5-8 Sr. Kelsey Erford, 6-0 Jr. Erin Kaufman, 5-6 So. Lily Haselman, and 5-7 Fr. Myka Aldrich.

 

Hiland defeated Ottawa-Glandorf by the score of 45-25.  Hiland shot 25.5% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line.  The Hawks connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 28 Ottawa-Glendorf turnovers.  Ottawa-Glandorf shot 30.3% from the field including zero of five from beyond the arc.  The Titans connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Hiland turnovers.

 

Brynn Mullet led Hiland with 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals.  Zoe Miller added 12 points including eight of nine free throws and 11 rebounds.  Morgan Yoder recorded seven points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and five steals. 

 

Chloee Glenn led Ottawa-Glandorf with eight points and eight rebounds.  Erin Kaufman added seven points and six rebounds.

 

Hiland,10,10,7,18,45

Ottawa-Glandorf,7,4,4,10,25

 

Hiland (45) – Swihart 2, Yoder 7, Z. Miller 12. Horn 4, B. Mullet 14, A. Miller 3, A. Mullet 2, Stutzman 1.

 

Ottawa-Glandorf (25) – Glenn 8, Erford 2, E. Kaufman 7, Haselman 0, Aldrich 0, Okuley 4, K. Kaufman 4.

 

 

Vinton County vs. Napoleon Division II (Championship)

 

Vinton County coach Rod Bentley started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Morgan Bentley, 5-8 Jr. Tegan Bartoe, 5-11 Jr. Cameron Zinn, 5-6 Sr. Myriah Davis, and 5-6 Jr. Lacie Williams.  Napoleon coach Corey Kreinbrink countered with 5-10 Sr. Kalli Helberg, 5-9 Sr. Taylor Strock, 6-0 Sr. Caely Ressler, 5-6 So. Sophie Chipps, and 5-8 Jr. Emma Pedroza.

 

Napoleon defeated Vinton County by the score of 76-44.  Napoleon shot 59.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Wildcats connected on 27 of 37 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Vinton County turnovers.  Vinton County shot 34% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Vikings connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 Napoleon turnovers.

 

Taylor Strock led Napoleon with 23 points including three three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, and seven rebounds.  Caely Ressler added 18 points including six of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists.  Kalli Helberg recorded 16 points, two rebounds, and two steals.  Sophie Chipps chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and six assists. 

 

Morgan Bentley led Vinton County with 21 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Cameron Zinn added 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Vinton County,8,12,11,13,44

Napoleon,12,19,25,20,76

 

Vinton County (44) – Bentley 21, Bartoe 2, Zinn 13, Davis 4, Williams 1, Nichols 3.

 

Napoleon (76) – Helberg 16, Strock 23, Ressler 18, Chipps 7, Pedroza 6, Durham 1, Hopkins 3, Rausch 2.

 

 

Mount Notre Dame vs. Newark Division I (Championship)

 

Mount Notre Dame coach Dr. Scott Rogers started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. KK Bransford, 6-0 Sr. Brianna Counts, 6-1 Sr. Abby Wolterman, 5-6 So. Taylor Stanley, and 5-10 Sr. Laila Phelia.  Newark coach JR Shumate countered with 6-1 Sr. Emma Shumate, 6-0 Jr. Maddy Vejicky, 6-3 Sr. Abby Derwacter, 5-8 Sr. Mady Stottsberry, and 5-9 Jr. Gwen Stare.

 

KK Bransford scored all eight of Mount Notre Dame’s points in the second overtime to lead the Cougars to a 57-55 double overtime victory over Newark.  This was Mount Notre Dame’s eight state title and their 72^nd consecutive victory.  There were 12 ties and 10 lead changes in this game.  Mount Notre Dame shot 35.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line.  The Cougars connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Newark turnovers.  Newark shot 35.2% from the field including nine of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Mount Notre Dame turnovers.

 

KK Bransford led Mount Notre Dame with 21 points including seven of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals.  Laila Phelia added 11 points and three rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Autumn Crockett recorded nine points and four rebounds and 5-11 Sr. Cassidy Stainton chipped in with nine points and three assists.  Abby Wolterman and Taylor Stanley each pulled down eight rebounds.

 

Gwen Stare led Newark with 19 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Maddy Vejicky added 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals.  Emma Shumate recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and 13 blocked shots.

 

Mount Notre Dame,9,12,7,15,6,8,57

Newark,14,6,8,15,6.6.55

 

Mount Notre Dame (57) – Bransford 21, Counts 3, Wolterman 4, Stanley 0, Phelia 11, Crockett 9, Stainton 9.

 

Newark (55) – Shumate 12, Vejicky 18, Derwacter 0, Stottsberry 3, Stare 19, Lunsford 3.

 

A special thanks to the OHSAA for providing the comprehensive statistics and complete up-to-date info on this event.