2021NLCCB

North Laurel vs. Covington Catholic (Boys) (Championship)

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass Tournament

Fairdale High School

Fairdale, KY

December 21, 2021

North Laurel coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Caden Harris, 6-0 So. Brody Brock, 6-4 Jr. Ryan Davidson, 5-11 Sr. Clay Sizemore, and 6-3 Jr. Reed Sheppard.  Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 Jr. Chandler Starks, 6-2 Sr. Mekhi Wilson, 6-8 Sr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-11 Jr. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-1 Jr. Kascyl McGillis.

Covington Catholic defeated North Laurel 79-67 ti capture the KOB title.  Covington Catholic shot 58.5% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line.  The Colonels connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers.  North Laurel shot 53.2% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

Evan Ipsaro led Covington Catholic with 34 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and seven assists.  Mitchell Rylee added 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Rylee was nine of 11 from the field and connected on one of two free throws.  6-1 So. Brady Hussey recorded 13 points including two three point baskets and two assists.  Chandler Starks chipped in with four points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

Reed Sheppard led North Laurel with 25 points including three three point baskets, six of eight free throws, eight rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.  Ryan Davidson added 24 points including two three point baskets, and four assists.  Caden Harris recorded 10 points.

North Laurel,14,15,19,19,67

Covington Catholic,16,21,18,24,79

North Laurel (67) – Harris 10, Brock 8, Davidson 24, Sizemore 0, Sheppard 25.

Covington Catholic (79) – Starks 4, Wilson 3, Rylee 19, Ipsaeo 34, McGillis 3, Johnson 3, Hussey 13.

All Tournament Team – Reed Sheppard (North Laurel (2021 Bob White Most Valuable Player), Cameron McClain (Trinity), Jerone Morton (George Rogers Clark), Brice Sensabaugh (Lake Highland), Travis Perry (Lyon County), Ethan Sellars (Ashland Blazer), Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer), Noah Clowney (Dorman), Jordyn Surratt (Dorman), Dalton Hicks (Fairdale), Jacob Tucker (Fairdale), Kaleb Glenn (Male), Mitchell Rylee (Covington Catholic), Evan Ipsaro (Covington Catholic), and Ryan Davidson (North Laurel).

A special thanks to the King of the Bluegrass staff for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2021SWGRCG

Southwestern vs. George Rogers Clark (Girls) (Championship)

White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY

December 21, 2021

Southwestern coach Junior Molden started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Makayla Noritis, 5-10 Jr. Kaylee Young, 6-1 So. Payton Acey, 5-6 Fr. Kinsey Molden, and 5-7 Jr. Ayden Smiddy.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 6-1 Fr. Ciara Byars, 5-10 Jr. Brianna Byars, 5-10 Sr. Tyra Flowers, 5-1 7^th Grade Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 Jr. Trinity Gay.

George Rogers Clark came from behind to defeat Southwestern 62-61 in overtime to earn the championship.  Southwestern raced out to a 13-4 early lead and led 53-49 after three quarters before GRC rallied for the victory.  There were 11 lead changes and eight ties in this game.  Southwestern held a 27-6 advantage in three point points and GRC held a 22-10 advantage in free throws made.  GRC shot 43.2% from the field including two of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Southwestern turnovers.  Southwestern shot 40.4% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 GRC turnovers.

Ciara Byars led GRC with 23 points including eight of eight free throws, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.  Brianna Byars added 19 points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Tyra Flowers recorded 18 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Kinsey Molden led Southwestern with 15 points including three three point baskets and two steals.  Kaylee Young added 14 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Payton Acey recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.  Ayden Smiddy chipped in with 12 points including six of eight free throws, 10 assists, and two steals.  Makayla Noritis added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Southwestern,20,13,20,6,2,61

George Rogers Clark,11,23,15,10,3,62

Southwestern (61) – Noritis 8, Young 14, Acey 12, Molden 15, Smiddy 12.

George Rogers Clark (62) – C. Byars 23, B. Byars 19, Flowers 18, Stamper 0, Gay 2, Tabor 2.

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

2021SCBSB

Scott County vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Bryan Station High School

Lexington, KY

December 17, 2021

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Haynes, 6-1 Sr. Jeremy Hamilton, 6-4 Jr. Nick Mosby, 5-8 Jr. JZ Middleton, and 6-1 Jr. Micah Glenn.  Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. Countered with 6-6 Sr. Bless Kamuena, 6-1 Jr. Jaden Green, 6-6 Jr. Jaden Biggers, 6-0 Sr. Andrew Cairel, and 6-0 Sr. J’Marious Lindsay.

Bryan Station defeated Scott County by the score of 67-61.  Bryan Station shot 42.6% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Defenders connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 42.6% from the field including four of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Bryan Station turnovers.

6-1 So. Trenton Cutwright led Bryan Station with 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists.  J’Marious Lindsay added 14 points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Jaden Green recorded 13 points and four rebounds.  Bless Kamuena added 11 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds.  Jaden Biggers recorded eight points and seven rebounds.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Isaiah Haynes added 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Jeremy Hamilton recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots.  JZ Middleton chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Micah Glenn added eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Scott County,21,8,17,15,61

Bryan Station,15,16,18,18,67

Scott County (61) – Haynes 13, Hamilton 10, Mosby 16, Middleton 10, Glenn 8, McGrapth 4.

Bryan Station (67) – Kamuena 11, Green 13, Biggers 8, Cairel 3, Lindsay 14, Mulder 1, Cutwright 15, Walker 2.

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

2021DANMSB

Danville vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Madison Southern High School

Berea, KY

December 17, 2021

Danville coach Ed McKinney started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Dante Hayden, 5-11 Fr. Ontario Hill, 6-0 Jr. Jalen Dunn, 5-9 Fr. Demauriah Brown, and 5-10 Jr. Jarius Bryant.  Madison Southern coach Austin Newton countered with 6-5 Sr. Nate Turner, 6-2 Sr. Blake Simpson, 6-5 Jr. Brett Erslan, 6-0 So. Braden Hudson, and 6-3 So. Jay Rose.

Madison Southern outscored Danville 29-10 in the third quarter on their way to a 73-57 victory.  Madison Southern shot 56.9% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Danville turnovers.  Danville shot 42.2% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Admirals connected on 13 of 25 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers.

Jay Rose led a balanced Madison Southern offense with 18 points and five rebounds.  Nate Turner added 17 points including two three point baskets, and eight rebounds.  Brett Erslan recorded 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals.  Blake Simpson chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Braden Hudson added five points, eight rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals.

Dante Hayden led Danville with 14 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  Jalen Dunn added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.  5-8 Sr. Jaiden Hannibal recorded 10 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Ontario Hill and Jarius Bryant each recorded nine points.

Danville,12,17,10,18,57

Madison Southern,6,18,29,20,73

Danville (57) – Hayden 14, Hill 9, Dunn 10, Brown 5, Bryant 9, Hannibal 10.

Madison Southern (73) – Turner 17, Simpson 10, Erslan 16, B. Hudsom 5, Rose 18, Fogle 2, Nobbe 5.

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

2021SOASG

South Oldham vs. Assumption (Girls)

Assumption High School

Louisville, KY

December 17, 2021

South Oldham coach Gene Heffington started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Chloe John, 5-5 So. Ella Morrison, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Kirtland, 5-4 Jr. Natalie Betz, and 5-6 Sr. Sierra Kemelgor.  Assumption coach Stacy Pendleton countered with 5-9 Sr. Nia Gandolfo, 5-8 Sr. Grace White, 6-0 So. Delaney Cooper, 5-5 So. Zoe Thompson, and 5-7 So. Taryn Morris.

Assumption defeated South Oldham by the score of 81-68.  Assumption shot 43.1% from the field including nine of 32 from the three point line.  The Rockets connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 South Oldham turnovers.  South Oldham shot 45.6% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Dragons connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Assumption turnovers.

Taryn Morris led Assumption with 22 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Grace White added 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Delaney Cooper recorded 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Zoe Thompson chipped in with 10 points, four assists, and three steals.  Nia Gandolfo chipped in with eight points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Sierra Kemelgor led South Oldham with 41 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, 12 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Ella Morrison added 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Sophia Kirtland recorded four points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and three steals.

South Oldham,15,22,20,11,68

Assumption,17,27,19,18,81

South Oldham (68) – John 5, Morrison 13, Kirtland 4, Betz 5, Kemelgor 41.

Assumption (81) – Gandolfo 8, White 14, Cooper 12, Thompson 10, Morris 22, Campisano 8, Ackermann 6, O’Neil 1.

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

2021BALSHG

Ballard vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

Sacred Heart Academy

Louisville, KY

December 16, 2021

Ballard coach Katherine Southerland started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kennedy Fitzpatrick, 5-11 Jr. Ella Koralia, 6-1 Jr. Samari Taylor, 5-3 Fr. Navaeh Paul, and 5-8 Fr. Myah Koralia.  Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Fr. Zakiyah Johnson, 5-11 Sr. Josie Gilvin, 6-0 Sr. Alex Wolff, 5-8 Jr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-10 So. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Ballard by the score of 95-45.  Sacred Heart Academy shot 60.6% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line.  The Valkyries connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 42 points off 30 Ballard turnovers.  Ballard shot 38.6% from the field including eight of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bruins connected on three of three free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Sacred Heart turnovers. 

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart Academy with 27 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.  6-0 Fr. Zakiyah Johnson added 25 points, three rebounds, six assists, and seven steals.  6-3 So. Angelina Pelayo recorded 17 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Josie Gilvin chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and seven steals.  Triniti Ralston added five points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two steals.

Ella Koralia led Ballard with 15 points on five three point baskets, three assists, and three steals.  Samari Taylor added 11 points and three rebounds.  Myah Koralia recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  5-11 So. Trinity Armour chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and four steals.

Ballard,5,10,19,11,45

Sacred Heart Academy,27,23,18,27,95

Ballard (45) – Fitzpatrick 0, E. Koralia 15, Taylor 11, Paul 0, M. Koralia 9, Armour 8, May 2.

Sacred Heart Academy (95) – Johnson 25, Gilvin 6, Wolff 2, Ralston 5, Bender 27, Pelayo 17, Kaufman 8, Russell 1, Lovan 2, Howe 2.

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

2021LAFTCB

Lafayette vs. Tates Creek (Boys)

Tates Creek High School

Lexington, KY

December 16, 2021

Lafayette coach Mike Mendenhall III started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Jack Ackerman, 6-0 Sr. Logan Taylor, 6-6 Sr. Abe Nelson, 5-11 Jr. Jayd Huynh, and 6-0 Sr. Javon Adams.  Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay countered with 6-0 Jr. Eric Hackett, 6-0 Jr. Jacobi Commodore, 6-0 Sr. Camdyn Combs, 5-9 Sr. Dekevien Duong, and 6-0 Sr. Mattox Hadley.

Tates Creek led 41-29 early in the final quarter and withstood a late Lafayette rally to earn a 48-45 victory.  Tates Creek shot 38.1% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Commodores connected on 11 of 22 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Lafayette turnovers.  Lafayette shot 36.7% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Generals connected on seven of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored nine points off 20 Tates Creek turnovers.

Eric Hackett led Tates Creek with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  5-9 Fr. Dawson Garth added 11 points including three three point baskets and two steals.  Dekevien Duong recorded six points, three rebounds, and two assists.  Camdyn Combs chipped in with three points, 13 rebounds, and two steals.

Abe Nelson led Lafayette with 18 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Logan Taylor added nine points including two three point baskets.  Jack Ackerman recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and four steals.  Jayd Huynh chipped in with six points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Lafayette,6,13,10,16,45

Tates Creek,12,11,16,9,48

Lafayette (45) – Ackerman 8, Taylor 9, Nelson 18, Huynh 6, Adams 4.

Tates Creek (48) – Hackett 18, Commodore 0, Combs 3, Duong 6, Hadley 4, Taylor 4, Garth 11, Trump 2.

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

2021LAFPLDG

Lafayette vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, KY

December 16, 2021

Lafayette coach Allison Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Olivia Cathers, 5-10 Fr. Savannah Simpson, 6-0 Sr. Anaya Brown, 5-1 Sr. Catherine Jacobs, and 5-5 Jr. Gracyn Grantz.  Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon countered with 5-9 So. Amber Brandon, 5-9 Sr. Kenzie Sizemore, 5-11 Sr. Quinn Arnold, 5-8 Sr. Maddy Ridge, and 5-9 Sr. Aziah Campbell.

Lafayette trailed 24-18 in the third quarter but rallied for a 43-41 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar.  The score was tied twice and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Lafayette shot 30.2% from the field including two of 14 from the three point line.  The Lady generals connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 30 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 39.5% from the field including seven of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored seven points off 17 Lafayette turnovers.

Savannah Simpson led Lafayette with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals.  Gracyn Grantz added 11 points, three rebounds, and three steals.  Anaya Brown recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and six steals.  5-2 8^th Grade Anna Clay Denton chipped in with nine points including four of four free throws and two assists.

Aziah Campbell led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 13 points including three three point baskets, three assists, and three steals.  Amber Brandon added 11 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds.  Maddy Ridge recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.  Quinn Arnold chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Lafayette,9,9,7,18,43

Paul Laurence Dunbar,7,7,13,14,41

Lafayette (43) – Cathers 2, Simpson 12, Brown 9, Jacobs 0, Grantz 11, Denton 9.

Paul Laurence Dunbar (41) – Brandon 11, Sizemore 3, Arnold 4, Ridge 10, Campbell 13.

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

2021ICCCB

Indianapolis Cathedral vs. Covington Catholic (Boys)

Forum Tip-Off Classic

Southport Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

December 11, 2021

Cathedral coach Jason Delaney started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jaxon Edwards, 6-5 Jr. Jake Davis, 6-11 Jr. Xavier Booker, 6-2 Jr. Sincere Germany, and 6-2 Sr. Tayshawn Comer.  Covington catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz countered with 6-6 Jr. Chandler Starks, 6-1 Jr. Kascyl McGillis, 6-8 Sr. Mitchell Rylee, 5-11 Jr. Evan Ipsaro, and 6-1 So. Brady Hussey.

Cathedral led 25-14 after the first quarter on their way to a 91-81 victory over Covington Catholic.  Cathedral shot 66.7% from the field including 13 of 20 from the three point line.  The Fighting Irish connected on 22 of 28 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Covington Catholic shot 51.9% from the field including 13 of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Colonels connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.

Tayshawn Comer led Cathedral with 33 points including five three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, and four rebounds.  Jaxon Edwards added 16 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists.  Xavier Booker recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds.  Jake Davis chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets.  6-5 Jr. Jabron Tibbs added nine points including seven of nine free throws.

Kascyl McGillis led Covington Catholic with 21 points on seven three point baskets.  Brady Hussey added 20 points including four three point baskets, two assists, and two steals.  Evan Ipsaro recorded 18 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. 

Cathedral,25,22,23,21,91

Covington Catholic,14,19,23,25,81

Cathedral (91) – Edwards 16, Davis 12, Booker 12, Germany 5, Comer 33, Gough 2, Tibbs 9, Malichi 2.

Covington Catholic (81) – Starks 4, McGillis 21, Rylee 0, Ipsaro 18, Hussey 20, Wilson 8, Johnson 2, Jones 8.

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2021WCMCG

Whitley County vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY

December 16, 2021

Whitley County coach Sean Pigman started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Marissa Douglas, 5-5 So. Kylie Brown, 5-8 Sr. Taylor Rice, 5-6 Sr. Bailey Brown, and 5-6 Jr. Marti Ahumada Xirgo.  Madison Central coach Brad Lovely countered with 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-7 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central buoyed by a 22-11 advantage in the third quarter earned their first victory of the season with a 66-59 win over Whitley County.  There were seven ties and 13 lead changes in the game.  Madison Central shot 39.1% from the field including fie of 13 from the three point line.  The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 26 Whitley County turnovers.  Whitley County shot 37.2% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Colonels connected on 19 of 28 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers. 

Bailey Hensley led Madison central with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Eden Carter added 13 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and eight steals.  5-7 Jr. Chloe Freeman came up big tonight with 12 points on four three point baskets.  Brittany Campbell recorded 11 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.  Kessaney Melton chipped in with seven points and eight rebounds.

Marissa Douglas led Whitley County with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, and three assists.  Bailey Brown added 11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.  Marti Ahumada Xirgo recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Taylor Rice chipped in with seven points and seven rebounds.  5-6 So. Kaytlynn Collier added six points and four rebounds.

Whitley County,11,19,11,18,59

Madison Central,12,19,22,13,66

Whitley County (59) – Douglas 20, K. Brown 2, Rice 7, B. Brown 11, Xirgo 10, Collier 6, Brackett 3.

Madison Central (66) – B. Hensley 19, Eden Carter 13, Melton 7, Bri. Campbell 11, Strader 2, Long 2, Freeman 12.

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