2023WVGC

2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Girls State Touurnament
Class 1A, 2A,3A, & 4A
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston, WV
March 11, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Morgantown vs. Wheeling Park (Girls) Class 4A Championship

Morgantown coach Jason White started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Sofia Wassick, 5-8 Sr. Kate Hawkins, 6-0 Jr. Lily Jordan, 5-4 Sr. Mia Henkins, and 5-7 Sr. Lindsay Bechtel. Wheeling Park coach Ryan Young countered with 5-9 Sr. Sophie Abraham, 5-8 So. Alexis Bordas, 5-10 Jr. Jillian Huffman, 5-6 So. Lala Woods, and 5-7 Jr. Natalie Daugherty.

Morgantown trailed 36-32 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 54-50 victory over Wheeling Park. There were nine ties and eight lead changes in this game. Morgantown shot 34.7% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line. The Mohigans connected on 18 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Wheeling Park turnovers. Wheeling Park shot 38% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Morgantown turnovers.

Lily Jordan led Morgantown with 18 points including six of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Sofia Wassick added 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Kate Hawkins recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Lindsay Bechtel chipped in with eight points including four of five free throws, and five rebounds,

Alexis Bordas led Wheeling Park with 24 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four steals. Lala Woods added 14 points including five of five free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Morgantown - 6,13,13,22,54
Wheeling Park - 4,14,18,14,50

Morgantown - (54) – Wassick 14, Hawkins 12, Jordan 18, Henkins 2, Bechtel 8.
Wheeling Park - (50) – Abraham 2, Bordas 24, Huffman 0, Woods 14, Daugherty 3, Heller 5, Delk 2.

Tucker County vs. Cameron (Girls) Class 1A Championship

Tucker County coach Dave Helmick started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Ericka Zirk, 5-10 Jr. Avery Colebank, 6-1 Sr. Kadie Colebank, 5-8 Jr. Brylee Wetzel, and 5-8 Jr. Macy Helmick. Cameron coach Holy Pettit countered with 5-9 Jr. Ashlee Dobbs, 5-7 Jr. Maci Neely, 6-3 Jr. Ashlynn Van Tassell, 5-6 Jr. Kenzie Clutter, and 5-6 Jr. Emilee Dobbs.

Cameron defeated Tucker County by the score of 53-46. Cameron shot 40.4% from the field including one of 19 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 37% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Cameron turnovers.

Ashlynn Van Tassell led Cameron with 24 points including 10 of 12 from the field, four of eight from the free throw line, 15 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Maci Neely added 14 points, two rebounds, and three steals. Kenzie Clutter recorded seven points, six rebounds, and seven assists. 5-7 Sr. Gracie Carter chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Kadie Colebank led Tucker County with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Ericka Zirk added 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Macy Helmick recorded 10 points and four assists.

Tucker County - 6,8,16,16,46
Cameron - 13,15,16,9,53

Tucker County - (46) – Zirk 11, A. Colebank 2, K. Colebank 13, Wetzel 3, Helmick 10, A. Hicks 2, K, Hicks 5.
Cameron - (53) – A. Dobbs 0, Neely 14, Van Tassell 24, Clutter 7, E. Dobbs 4, Carter 4.

Wyoming East vs. Summers County (Girls) Class 2A Championship

Wyoming East coach Angie Boninsegna started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Maddie Clark, 5-8 Sr. Colleen Lookabill, 5-9 Sr. Kayley Bane, 5-6 So. Cadence Blackburn, and 5-7 Sr. Abby Russell. Summers County coach Chad Meador countered with 5-9 Sr. Sullivan Pivont, 5-9 So. Abby Persinger, 6-0 Jr. Grace Harvey, 5-4 Sr. Liv Meador, and 5-8 So. Avery Lilly.

Wyoming East defeated Summers County by the score of 57-41. Wyoming East shot 51.4% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Summers County turnovers. Summers County shot 37.8% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bobcats connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Wyoming East turnovers.

Maddie Clark led Wyoming East with 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Abby Russell added 13 points including three three point baskets. Colleen Lookabill recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Sullivan Pivont led Summers County with 15 points including three three point baskets and two steals. Liv Meador added 12 points, four assists, and two steals. Grace Harvey recorded eight points and six rebounds.

Wyoming East - 15,20,9,13,57
Summers County - 10,14,9,8,41

Wyoming East - (57) – Clark 17, Lookabill 12, Bane 3, Blackburn 4, Russell 13, Baker 4, Cameron 4.
Summers County - (41) – Pivont 15, Persinger 2, Harvey 8, Meador 12, Lilly 4.

Philip Barbour vs. North Marion (Girls) Class 3A Championship

Philip Barbour coach Rick Mouser started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Averi Carpenter, 5-7 Sr. Mattie Marsh, 6-0 So. Mackenna Halfin, 5-3 Jr. Bralyn Sparks, and 5-3 Jr. Arrington Sparks. North Marion coach Mike Parish countered with 5-9 So. Aubrey Hamilton, 5-9 So. Kathryn Carson, 5-11 Sr, Olivia Toland, 5-5 Sr. Addie Elliott, and 5-6 Jr. Emma Freels.

North Marion defeated Philip Barbour by the score of 88-60. North Marion shot 56.5% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Huskies connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers. Philip Barbour shot 35.7% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

Olivia Toland led North Marion with 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Emma Freels added 18 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and four steals. 5-3 Fr. Brooklyn Jackson recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Aubrey Hamilton chipped in with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.

Mackenna Halfin led Philip Barbour with 16 points, 13 rebounds, six blocked shots, and three steals. Braylyn Sparks added 14 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Averi Carpenter recorded 14 points including two three point baskets. Arrington Sparks chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and four steals. Mattie Marsh added six points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Philip Barbour - 10,14,17,19,60
North Marion - 26,25,15,22,88

Philip Barbour - (60) – Carpenter 14, Marsh 6, Halfin 16, B. Sparks 14, A. Sparks 9, Satterfield 1.
North Marion - (88) – Hamilton 12, Carson 6, Toland 18, Elliott 6, Freels 18, Jackson 13, Parker 6, Kotsko 7, Smith 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

Mood:  energetic

2023WVBC

2023 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Boys State Tournament
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A Championships
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston, WV
March 18, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Parkersburg South vs. Morgantown (Boys) Class 4A Championship

Parkersburg South coach Mike Fallon started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Austin Reeves, 6-3 Jr. Jackson Smith, 6-8 Sr. Nathan Plotner, 6-2 Sr. Cyrus Traugh, and 6-3 Sr. Aiden Blake. Morgantown coach David Tallman countered with 6-6 Sr, Cam Danser, 6-5 Sr. Brody Davis, 6-7 Sr. Garrison Kisner, 5-11 Jr. Izzy Everett, and 6-0 Jr. Sha-Ron Young.

Morgantown defeated Parkersburg South by the score of 65-58. The score was tied six times and there were eight lead changes in this game. Morgantown shot 52.3% from the field including nine of 15 from the three point line. The Mohigans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and 21 points off 18 Parkersburg South turnovers. Parkersburg South shot 42.3% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Morgantown turnovers.

Brody Davis led Morgantown with 18 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Sha-Ron Young added 17 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Izzy Everett recorded 14 points including three three point baskets. Garrison Kisner chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Cyrus Traugh led Parkersburg South with 16 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Aiden Blake added 13 points including three three point baskets, and six rebounds. Nathan Plotner recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Jackson Smith chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. Austin Reeves added six points, four rebounds, and five assists.

Parkersburg South - 12,21,10,15,58
Morgantown - 17,14,17,17,65

Parkersburg South - (58) – Reeves 6, Smith 7, Plotner 12, Traugh 16, Blake 13, Joy 2, Silvis 2.
Morgantown - (65) – Danser 6, Davis 18, Kisner 9, Everett 14, Young 17, Neal 1.

Tucker County vs. James Monroe (Boys) Class A Championship

Tucker County coach Daniel Helmick started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Ashton Lycliter, 6-0 Sr. Levi Bennett, 6-5 Jr. Owen Knotts, 5-10 Jr. Maddox Anderson, and 5-11 So. Trevan Bonner. James Monroe coach Matt Sauvage countered with 6-3 Sr. Josh Burks, Jr. Cooper Ridgeway, 6-4 Sr. Eli Allen, 6-0 Sr. Collin Fox, and Sr. Juan Hopkins.

James Monroe led Tucker County 30-20 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 66-35 victory. James Monroe shot 58.7% from the field including five of eight from the three point line. The Mavericks connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Tucker County turnovers. Tucker County shot 31.4% from the field including one of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mountain Lions connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored two points off six James Monroe turnovers.

Eli Allen led James Monroe with 29 points including four three point baskets, four assists, and three steals. Josh Burks added 13 points including four of five free throws, and two rebounds. Juan Hopkins recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Cooper Ridgeway chipped in with six points and two rebounds. Collin Fox added four points, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and four steals.

Trevan Bonner led Tucker County with 14 points. 6-3 So. Garrett Wilfong added 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Tucker County - 9,11,8,7,35
James Monroe - 13,17,18,18,66

Tucker County - (35) – Lycliter 0, Bennett 0, Knotts 2, Anderson 0, Bonner 14, Quattro 2, Roseneau 6, Wilfong 11.
James Monroe - (66) – Burks 13, Ridgeway 6, Allen 29, Fox 4, Hopkins 8, Mann 2, Hunter 2, Jackson 2.

Charleston Catholic vs. Chapmanville Regional (Boys) Class 2A Championship

Charleston Catholic coach Hunter Moles started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Kelan Swan, 6-3 So. Max Wilcox, 6-4 Jr. Jayallen Turner, 5-9 Jr. Jeff Reynolds, and 6-3 Fr. Zaden Ranson. Chapmanville Regional coach Brad Napier countered with 6-5 Sr. Brody Dalton, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Smith, 6-7 Jr. Zion Blevins, 6-0 Sr. Sal Dean, and 6-0 Sr. Devon Workman.

Chapmanville Regional defeated Charleston Catholic by the score of 59-49. Chapmanville Regional shot 57.9% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Charleston Catholic turnovers. Charleston Catholic shot 44.4% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Irish connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Chapmanville Regional turnovers.

Zion Blevins led Chapmanville Regional with 19 points on eight of 10 field goals including one of two from the three points line, two of three free throws, three rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Brody Dalton added 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Sal Dean recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, seven assists, and two blocked shots.

Jayallen Turner led Charleston Catholic with 26 points including 11 of 15 from the field, three of four from the three point line, one of two free throws, and eight rebounds. Max Wilcox added 16 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Kelan Swan recorded five points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Charleston Catholic - 8,14,13,14,49
Chapmanville Regional - 14,16,12,17,59

Charleston Catholic seven rebounds, - (49) – Swan 5, Wilcox 16, Turner 26, Reynolds 0, Ranson 2.
Chapmanville Regional - (59) – Dalton 16, Smith 3, Blevins 19, Dean 14, Workman 5, E. Smith 2.

Fairmont Senior vs. Shady Spring (Boys) Class 3A Championship

Fairmont Senior coach David Retton started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Zycheus Dobbs, 6-1 Sr. Latique Williams, 6-8 Sr. DeSean Goode, 5-11 Jr. Andre Grant, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Gower. Shady Spring coach Ronnie Olson countered with 6-4 Sr. Cam Manns, 6-2 Jr. Ammar Mawell, 6-6 Sr. Jaedan Holstein, 6-0 Sr. Cole Chapman, and 6-1 Sr. Braden Chapman.

Fairmont Senior trailed Shady Spring 21-20 at halftime but rallied after the intermission for a 47-42 victory. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Fairmont Senior shot 54.8% from the field including six of 13 from the three point line. The Polar Bears connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Shady Spring turnovers. Shady Spring shot 44.1% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Fairmont Senior turnovers.

DeSean Goode led Fairmont Senior with 18 points including eight of 10 from the field, one of two from the three point line, one of one free throws, and eight rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Julz Butler added 10 points including two three point baskets. Andre Grant recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two steals. Connor Gower chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets and two assists. Zycheus Dobbs added one point, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots.

Braden Chapman led Shady Spring with 23 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and three steals. Ammar Mawell added 13 points, two assists, and two steals.

Fairmont Senior - 10,10,10,17,47
Shady Spring - 12,9,6,15,42

Fairmont Senior - (47) – Dobbs 1, Williams 0, Goode 18, Grant 9, Gower 9, Butler 10.
Shady Spring - (42) – Manns 4, Mawell 13, Holstein 2, C. Chapman 0, B. Chapman 23.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023IHSAAB

113^th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boys Basketball Final Class 1A, 2A, 3A, &4A
Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN
March 25, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Southwood vs. Indianapolis Lutheran (Boys) Class 1A Championship

Southwood coach Christian Perry started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Cole Winer, 6-2 Jr. Will Winer, 6-4 Sr. Dylan Stout, 6-0 Sr. Nathan Lehner, and 6-1 Sr. Jason Oprisek. Indianapolis Lutheran coach Remus Woods countered with 6-3 So. Cayden Loescher, 5-11 Sr. Durray Smith, 6-5 Sr. Kaiden Patterson, 5-10 So. LJ Ward, and 6-1 Sr, Aiden Alialy.

Indianapolis Lutheran outscored Southwood 36-16 in the second quarter on their way to a 97-66 victory. Indianapolis Lutheran shot 50.7% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Saints connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 24 Southwood turnovers. Southwood shot 37.3% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on 15 of 28 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Indianapolis Lutheran turnovers.

Cayden Loescher led a balanced Indianapolis Lutheran scoring attack with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. Durray Smith added 21 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. LJ Ward recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, six steals, and four blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Kameron Patterson chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Kaiden Patterson added 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Jason Oprisek led Southwood with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Cole Winer added 15 points and six rebounds. Will Winer recorded 13 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Nathan Lehner chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. Dylan Stout added eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, three blocked shots.

Southwood - 10,16,23,17,66
Indianapolis Lutheran -9,36,32,20,97

Southwood - (66) – C. Winer 15, W, Winer 13, Stout 8, Lehner 8, Oprisek 17, Denney 4, Wilcox 1.
Indianapolis Lutheran - (97) – Loescher 22, Smith 21, Kai. Patterson 10, Ward 17, Alialy 6, Kam. Patterson 15, Jones 4, Ervin 2.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian vs. Linton-Stockton (Boys) Class 2A Championship

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian coach Matt Roth started the following lineup: 6-8 So. Kellen Pickett, 6-5 Jr. Isaac Smith, 6-6 Sr. Josh Furst, 6-3 Sr. Jimmy Davidson, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Sefton. Linton-Stockton coach Noah Hawkins countered with 6-6 Sr. Joey Hart, 6-5 Jr. Braden Walters, 6-4 Sr. Nathan Frady, 6-3 Fr. Paul Oliver, and 6-3 Sr. Logan Webb.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian captured their thid championship in five seasons with a 52-45 victory over Linton-Stockton. However this one did not come easy as Linton-Stockton behind the hot shooting of Joey Hart (18 first half points) led 29-18 at halftime and 35-33 after three quarters. The Braves ramped up their defense after the intermission and used Kellen Pickett to closely shadow Joey Hart and they outscored Linton-Stockton 19-10 in the final quarter to earn the win.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian shot 42.5% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line. The Braves connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off five Linton-Stockton turnovers. Linton-Stockton shot 26,4% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Miners were only four of 27 from the field in the second half. The Miners connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian turnovers.

Kellen Pickett led Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Gage Sefton added 16 points and eight rebounds. Jimmy Davidson recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Joey Hart led Linton-Stockton with 23 points including five three point baskets. Logan Webb added 11 points including six of six free throws, and five rebounds. Nathan Frady recorded three points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian - 11,7,15,19,52
Linton-Stockton - 14,15,6,10,45

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian - (52) – Pickett 19, Smith 3, Furst 2, Davidson 9, Sefton 16, Muldoon 3.
Linton-Stockton - (45) – Hart 23, Walters 2, Frady 3, Oliver 4, Webb 11, Franklin 2.

Northwood vs. Guerin Catholic (Boys) Class 3A Championship

Northwood coach Aaron Wolfe started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Ian Raasch, 6-2 Sr. Brock Bontrager, 6-8 So. Tyler Raasch, 5-11 Jr. Ethan Wolfe, and 6-3 Sr. Cade Brenner. Guerin Catholic coach Bobby Allen countered with 6-7 So. Bryson Cardinal, 6-2 Jr. Jack Cherry, 6-7 Jr. Dylan Murans, 5-11 Sr. Kamea Chandler, and 6-0 Jr. Robert Sorensen.

Northwood defeated Guerin Catholic 66-63 in overtime. Guerin Catholic trailed 44-35 after three quarters but rallied to force overtime. Northwood shot 46.9% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Guerin Catholic turnovers. Guerin Catholic shot 42.9% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Golden Eagles connected on 17 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 Northwood turnovers.

Cade Brenner led Northwood with 28 points including five three point baskets, five of six free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Raasch added 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, and five blocked shots. Ian Raasch recorded 13 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Ethan Wolfe chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets and five assists. Brock Bontrager pulled down seven rebounds and dished out three assists.

Kamea Chandler led Guerin Catholic with 22 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jack Cherry added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, and three rebounds. Robert Sorensen recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 Sr. Ty Sanders chipped in with seven points and two steals. Dylan Murans added six points and eight rebounds.

Northwood - 18,17,9,8,14,66
Guerin Catholic - 7,20,8,17,11,63

Northwood - (66) – I. Raasch 13, Bontrager 2, T. Raasch 14, Wolfe 9, Brenner 28.
Guerin Catholic - (63) – Cardinal 0, Cherry 15, Murans 6, Chandler 22, Sorensen 8, Parker 5, Sanders 7.

Kokomo vs. Ben Davis (Boys) Class 4A Championship

Kokomo coach John Peckinpaugh started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Patrick Hardimon, 6-2 Sr. Shayne Spear, 6-10 Jr. Flory Bidunga, 5-8 Jr. Reis Beard, and 6-0 Sr. Zavion Bellamy. Ben Davis coach Don Carlisle countered with 6-5 Sr. Shaun Arnold, 6-3 Sr. Sheridan Sharp, 6-9 Sr. Zane Doughty, 6-0 So. Mark Zackery IV, and 6-1 Sr. Clay Butler III.

Ben Davis concludes their undefeated season with a 53-41 victory over Kokomo. Ben Davis shot 44.4% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Giants connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Kokomo turnovers. Kokomo shot 42.2% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Wildkats connected on two of 13 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Ben Davis turnovers.

Zane Doughty led Ben Davis with 20 points including 10 of 13 from the field, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Mark Zackery IV added 16 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Shaun Arnold recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Sheridan Sharp dished out eight assists.

Flory Bidunga led Kokomo with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Zavion Bellamy added nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Shayne Spear recorded five points and four rebounds. Patrick Hardimon chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Kokomo - 10,7,16,8,41
Ben Davis - 18,10,8,17,53

Kokomo - (41) – Hardimon 4, Spear 5, Bidunga 19, Beard 0, Bellamy 9, Rogers 2, Barker 2.
Ben Davis - (53) – Arnold 12, Sharp 1, Doughty 20, Zackery IV 16, Butler III 0, Windham 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

27BHCG

27^th Annual Billy Hicks Classic (Girls)
Presented by Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Great Crossing & Scott County High School

Georgetown, KY
December 6^th, 8^th, & 10^th , 2022

© 2022 Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Great Crossing (Girls) December 6^th @ Great Crossing High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Miami King, 5-7 Jr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 Fr. Ava Rankin, 5-0 So. Tatum Golden, and 5-7 8^th Grade Ellie Lavey. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith.

Great Crossing raced out to a 19-3 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 73-15 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Great Crossing shot 55.6% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Warhawks connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 34 points off 26 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 12,5% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Great Crossing turnovers.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 16 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Raegan Barrett added 15 points. 5-7 Sr. Kaylee Ray recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Kennedy Harrison recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. Chapel Brown chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 5-4 8^th Grade Adrianna Brown added five points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Rachel Smith recorded five points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Ellie Lavey led Paul Laurence Dunbar with four points and six rebounds. 5-5 Sr. Madison Jones added three points on one three point basket. Ava Rankin recorded three points and two rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 3,3,4,5,15
Great Crossing - 19,24,18,12,73

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (15) – King 1, Biggerstaff 2, Rankin 3, Golden 0, Lavey 4, Jones 3, Daniels 2.
Great Crossing - (73) – Barrett 15, O. Tierney 16, Harrison 10, C. Brown 8, Smith 5, Ray 10, A, Brown 5, Kearney 4.

Madison Southern vs. Simon Kenton (Girls) December 6^th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-10 Fr. Anna Kelch, 5-7 So. Ava Slusser, 5-10 Sr. Emilee Eggleston, 5-3 8^th Grade Brynli Pernell, and 5-5 So. Rylie Flynn.

Madison Southern raced out to a 22-8 lead on their way to a 52-41 victory over Simon Kenton. Madison Southern shot 43.6% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 30% from the field including six of 29 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pioneers connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 23 Madison Southern turnovers.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 16 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep added 10 points and four rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll recorded eight points on three of three field goals and two of two from the free throw line. Jada Carter chipped in with five points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Laci Sandlin also tallied five points. Bella Moberly added four points and 10 rebounds. Tara Wooten recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 11 points. Anna Kelch added nine points and two steals. Rylie Flynn recorded eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Emilee Eggleston chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Madison Southern - 20,6,10,16,52
Simon Kenton - 8,11,7,15,41

Madison Southern - (52) – Sandlin 5, Carter 5, Moberly 4, French 16, Wooten 4, Estep 10, Correll 8.
Simon Kenton - (41) – Kelch 9, Slusser 4, Eggleston 5, Pernell 11, Flynn 8, Bach 1, Gadzala 3.

West Jessamine vs. Woodford County (Girls) December 6^th @ Scott County High School

West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8^th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, 5-11 Fr. Kimberly Johnson, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis. Woodford County coach Latear Eason countered with 5-7 Jr. Taylor Patterson, 5-4 Fr. Emma Ruby, 5-8 Sr. Haydon Wells, 5-2 So. Katie Pantailono, and 5-4 Fr. Hailee Gordon.

West Jessamine raced out to a 24-4 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 62-16 victory over Woodford County. West Jessamine shot 48.1% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Colts connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 39 points off 33 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 20% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored two points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 15 points on seven of eight field goals, one of one free throws, and seven rebounds in 13:51 minutes. 5-1 Fr, Katie Mastin added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 5-6 So. Maggie Shelton recorded 10 points including five of six free throws. Jr. Ella Bolden chipped in with six points and nine rebounds. Morgan Dowell added six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Isabella Lewis recorded six points and six steals.

Emma Ruby led Woodford County with nine points and four rebounds.

West Jessamine - 24,10,20,8,62
Woodford County - 4,2,3,7,16

West Jessamine - (62) – Marshall 15, Dowell 6, Johnson 0, McLoney 2, Lewis 6, Mastin 13, Wayne 4, Bolden 6, Shelton 10.
Woodford County - (16) – Patterson 0, Ruby 9, Wells 2, Pantailono 0, Gordon 0, Williams 2, Long 1, Cabell 1, Coffey 1.

Grant County vs. Scott County (Girls) December 6^th @ Scott County High School

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Sr. Tyra Young, 5-8 So. Allison Mosby, 6-0 Fr. Kierstin Young, 5-7 So. N’mya Summers, and 5-7 So. Maleiyah Moore.

Grant County raced out to a 20-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-51 victory over Scott County. Grant County shot 37.5% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 38.3% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 12 from the free throw line, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Grant County turnovers.

Emily Naranjo led Grant County with 23 points including 10 of 11 free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Jada Cummins added 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and six assists. Sarah Scroggins recorded 12 points including five of five free throws, and three assists. Sarah Russell chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Allison Mosby led Scott County with 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Maleiyah Moore added 13 points including three three point baskets, Tyra Young recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists. N’mya Summers chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

Grant County - 20,20,14,10,64
Scott County - 7,15,18,11,51

Grant County - (64) – Naranjo 23, Scroggins 12, Russell 6, Rowe 2, Cummins 14, Day 2, Kightlinger 3, Barnes 2.
Scott County - (51) – T. Young 8, A. Mosby 16, K. Young 3, Summers 8, Moore 13, Percell 3.

Madison Southern vs. Great Crossing (Girls) (Semifinal) December 8^th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith.

Madison Southern outscored Great Crossing 23-18 in the final quarter to earn a 51-48 victory. The score was tied five times and there were nine lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 37.2% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 39.5% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Madison Southern turnovers.

Bella Moberly led Madison Southern with 12 points, four rebounds, and four steals. Hadley French added 12 points and four steals. Tara Wooten recorded 10 points including five of six free throws. 5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and four steals. Ashlan Estep added six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Jada Carter pulled down nine rebounds.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 22 points including seven of 10 from the field and eight of eight from the free throw line, four rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Chapel Brown added eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Olivia Tierney recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Madison Southern - 12,11,5,23,51
Great Crossing - 11,6,13,18,48

Madison Southern - (51) – Estep 6, Carter 3, Moberly 12, French 12, Wooten 10, Sandlin 7, Correll 1.
Great Crossing - (48) – Barrett 22, O. Tierney 8, Harrison 0, C. Brown 8, Smith 3, A. Brown 2, Ray 5.

West Jessamine vs. Grant County (Girls) (Semifinal) December 8^th @Scott County High School

West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8^th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, Jr. Ella Bolden, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis. Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins.

Grant County defeated West Jessamine by the score of 71-68 in overtime. The score was tied six times and there were five lead changes in this game. Grant County shot 44.6% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Braves connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 27.1% from the field including eight of 36 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on 22 of 29 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Grant County turnovers.

Jada Cummins led Grant County with 20 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Emily Naranjo added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Sarah Scroggins recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and four assists. 5-6 8^th Grade Olivia Ginn chipped in with seven points, two assists, and two steals. 5-7 Sr. Emily Wilcoxen added five points and seven rebounds.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 28 points including 12 of 16 free throws, 18 rebounds, and three steals. Ariana McLoney added 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 5-1 Fr. Katie Mastin recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Isabella Lewis chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Ella Bolden added four points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

West Jessamine - 15,19,8,22,4,68
Grant County - 24,14,9,17,7,71

West Jessamine - (68) – Marshall 28, Dowell 3, Bolden 4, McLoney 15, Lewis 7, Mastin 11.
Grant County - (71) – Naranjo 19, Scroggins 8, Russell 4, Rowe 4, Cummins 20, Barnes 4, Ginn 7, Wilcoxen 5.

Great Crossing vs. West Jessamine (Girls) (3^rd Place Game) December 10^th @ Great Crossing High School

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 So. Kennedy Harrison, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 8^th Grade Claire Marshall, 5-4 Jr. Morgan Dowell, Jr. Ella Bolden, 5-1 Fr. Ariana McLoney, and 5-1 Fr. Isabella Lewis.

Great Crossing defeated West Jessamine by the score of 52-47. There were two lead changes and five ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 34.7% from the field including two of seven from the three point line. The Lady Warhawks connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 West Jessamine turnovers. West Jessamine shot 28.8% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Colts connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Great Crossing turnovers.

Raegan Barrett led Great Crossing with 27 points including 11 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Rachel Smith added 11 points and three assists. Kennedy Harrison recorded six points, 13 rebounds, one blocked shot, and four steals.

Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 20 points, 21 rebounds, four assists, one blocked shot, and seven steals. Ariana McLoney added 17 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two steals.

Great Crossing - 9,19,12,12,52
West Jessamine - 4,13,20,10,47

Great Crossing - (52) – Barrett 27, O. Tierney 3, Harrison 6, C. Brown 1, Smith 11, Ray 2, C. Tierney 2.
West Jessamine - (47) – Marshall 20, Dowell 0, Bolden 3, McLoney 17, Lewis 2, Mastin 4, Spencer 1.

Madison Southern vs. Grant County (Girls) (Championship) December 10^th @ Great Crossing High School

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten. Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Emily Naranjo, 5-7 Sr. Sarah Scroggins, 5-9 Jr. Sarah Russell, 5-4 Sr. Dakota Rowe, and 5-5 So. Jada Cummins.

Madison Southern led 39-15 in the third quarter and held off a late rally by Grant County to earn a 55-47 victory. Madison Southern shot 38.1% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Grant County turnovers. Grant County shot 40.4% from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Braves connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Madison Southern turnovers.

5-10 Fr. Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 20 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds. Tara Wooten added 13 points including six of eight free throws, and two rebounds. Ashlan Estep recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Bella Moberly chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. Jada Carter and 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll each pulled down seven rebounds.

5-6 8^th Grade Olivia Ginn led Grant County with 10 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds. Emily Naranjo added eight points and five rebounds. 5-4 So. Skyler Menefee recorded six points and four rebounds. Dakota Rowe chipped in with five points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Madison Southern - 5,21,17,12,55
Grant County - 6,6,13,22,47

Madison Southern - (55) – Estep 9, Carter 2, Moberly 8, French 0, Wooten 13, Sandlin 20, Correll 3.
Grant County - (47) – Naranjo 8, Scroggins 2, Russell 4, Rowe 5, Cummins 0, Barnes 2, Ginn 10, Day 5, Wilcoxen 5, Menefee 6.

I only covered the tournament bracket and the third place game in this tourney and not the other consolation games.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WL Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023R11GC

11^th Region Basketball Tournament (Girls)
Franklin Co., Lexington Catholic, Frederick Douglass, Madison Central, & EKU
Frankfort, Lexington, & Richmond

February 27^th March 1^st & March 4^th

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Bryan Station vs. Franklin County February 27^th @ Franklin County High School

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-8 So. Jailenn Green, 6-3 So. Albertine Cyuzozo, 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez, and 5-6 Sr. Makari Murphy. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 5-7 So. Madison Jackson.

Franklin County defeated Bryan Station by the score of 68-52. Franklin County shot 41.8% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 15 of 17 free throws and pulled down 39 rebounds. Bryan Station shot 36.2% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 14 of 21 free throws and pulled down 41 rebounds.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 19 points including four three point baskets and seven rebounds. Logan Kennedy added 10 points including eight of eight free throws and five rebounds. 6-1 So. Juliana Frazee and Jazmin Chambers each recorded 10 points. Jhaven Meade recorded six points and eight rebounds.

Albertine Cyuzozo led Bryan Station with 18 points including six of nine free throws and 12 rebounds. Jailenn Green added 11 points. Kailyn Gentry recorded nine points and 15 rebounds.

Bryan Station - X, X,X,X,52
Franklin County - X,X,X,X,68

Bryan Station - (52) – Gentry 9, Green 11, Cyuzozo 18, Murphy 6, Gomez 2, Do 3, Gonzalez-Perez 3.
Franklin County - (68) – Shropshire 19, Chambers 10, Meade 6, L. Kennedy 10, Jackson 3, Frazee 10, Hogan 8, Newton 2

Tates Creek vs. Madison Central February 27^th @ Madison Central High School

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Miracle Morbley, 5-5 Sr. Jada Bell, 5-7 Jr. Ashton Harris, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jackson, and 5-5 8^th Grade Kaleigh Potts. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Eden Carter, 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 So. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central defeated Tates Creek by the score of 63-38. Madison Central shot 41.9% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 40 points off 31 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 23.8% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 22 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and seven steals. Brittany Campbell added 14 points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Bailey Hensley recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 12 points and five rebounds. Jada Bell added seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-4 Fr, Jazlene Potter recorded six points, three rebounds, and three steals. Kaleigh Potts chipped in with four points and six rebounds. Ashton Harris recorded three points, 11 rebounds, and four steals.

Tates Creek - 5,6,18,9,38
Madison Central - 16,17,13,17,63

Tates Creek - (38) – Morbley 12, Bell 7, Harris 3, Jackson 3, Potts 4, Potter 6, Bazzell 3.
Madison Central - (63) – Eden Carter 5, Bro. Campbell 4, Hensley 12, Bri. Campbell 14, Strader 22, Metcalfe 4, Eve Carter 2.

Madison Southern vs. Lexington Catholic February 27^th @ Lexington Catholic

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Tara Wooten, 5-7 Sr. Jada Carter, 5-11 Sr. Bella Moberly, 5-4 Fr. Hadley French, and 5-5 So. Ashlan Estep. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.

Lexington Catholic defeated Madison Southern by the score of 55-42. Madison Southern led Lexington Catholic 29-25 at halftime and the score was tied three times with nine lead changes in this game. Lexington Catholic shot 46.9% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on four of 10 from the free throw line, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 15 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 26 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and four steals. Mary Martin Hampton added 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded 10 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots. Sydney Elbert chipped in with four points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 13 points including three three point baskets. Ashlan Estep added 10 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Tara Wooten recorded six points and three rebounds. Bella Moberly chipped in with five points and six rebounds. Jada Carter added four points and five rebounds. 5-8 Sr. Megan Correll pulled down seven rebounds.

Madison Southern - 15,14,8,5,42
Lexington Catholic - 16,9,16,14,55

Madison Southern - (42) – Wooten 6, Carter 4, Moberly 5, French 13, Estep 10, Correll 2, Sandlin 2.
Lexington Catholic - (55) – Truitt 26, Nash 2, Kennedy 10, Elbert 4, Hampton 11, Cox 2

Great Crossing vs. Frederick Douglass February 27^th @ Frederick Douglass

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 Sr Raegan Barrett, 5-7 So. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith. Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass trailed 36-34 at halftime but outscored Great Crossing 26-13 in the third quarter on their way to a 71-60 victory. There were six lead changes and five ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 41.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 20 of 29 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 43.6% from the field including four of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Victory Sledge led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including five of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Jermyra Christian added 17 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. Niah Rhodes recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two assists. Kate Baker chipped in with 11 points including six of eight free throws, five rebounds, and six assists. 5-9 8^th Grade Jaylee Knowles added eight points, eight rebounds, four blocked shots and two steals.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Raegan Barrett added 11 points and nine rebounds. 5-4 8^th Grade Adrianna Brown recorded 10 points and four rebounds. Ava Schureman chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Rachel Smith added eight points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Great Crossing - 22,14,13,11,60
Frederick Douglass - 14,20,26,11,71

Great Crossing - (60) – Schureman 8, O. Tierney 13, Barrett 11, C. Brown 6, Smith 8, A. Brown 10, Harrison 4.
Frederick Douglass - (71) – Christian 17, Sledge 19, Maxwell 2, Baker 11, Rhodes 12, Knowles 8, Bennett 2.

Franklin County vs. Lexington Catholic March 1^st @ EKU (Semifinal)

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-0 Sr. Jazmin Chambers, 6-4 Sr. Jhaven Meade, 5-5 Fr. Logan Kennedy, and 5-7 So. Madison Jackson. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.

Lexington Catholic trailed 41-36 after three quarters but rallied for a 61-59 victory over the defending champion Franklin County squad. Franklin County trailed by 10 late in the game but staged a furious rally and missed a shot at short range in the closing seconds for the chance to tie. There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game. Lexington Catholic shot 41.7% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers. Franklin County shot 37.1% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 24 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and five steals. Mary Martin Hampton added 19 points including 10 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Lucy Nash pulled down eight rebounds and dished out four assists.

6-1 So. Juliana Frazee did her damage in the second half with 21 points including five of five free throws and five rebounds. Jazmin Chambers added 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 5-3 So. Leia Hogan recorded eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Jhaven Meade chipped in with six points and five rebounds. Rachel Shropshire added six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Logan Kennedy recorded two points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Franklin County - 8,17,16,18,59
Lexington Catholic - 16,12,8,25,61

Franklin County - (59) – Shropshire 6, Chambers 11, Meade 6, L. Kennedy 2, Jackson 5, Hogan 8, Frazee 21.
Lexington Catholic - (61) – Truitt 24, Nash 0, Kennedy 14, Elbert 2, Hampton 19, O. Bretz 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central March 1^st @EKU (Semifinal)

Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Eden Carter, 5-7 So. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 So. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central led by 15 in the first quarter and the score was tied 41-41 after three quarters but Frederick Douglass pulled away in the final quarter for a 57-50 victory. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Frederidk Douglass shot 50% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers. Madison Central shot 44% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on two of three free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 20 points on 10 of 11 from the field, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Niah Rhodes added 17 points including three three point baskets. Jermyra Christian recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Victory Sledge chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Kate Baker added two points, three rebounds, and six assists. 5-9 8^th Grade Jaylee Knowles recorded two points, five rwebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Eden Carter added 16 points and three rebounds. Brooke Campbell recorded six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Nataya Strader chipped in with five points and Brittany Campbell dished out seven assists.

Frederick Douglass - 11,12,18,16,57
Madison Central - 17,12,12,9,50

Frederick Douglass - (57) – Christian 10, Sledge 6, Maxwell 0, Baker 2, Rhodes 17, Darrington 20, Knowles 2.
Madison Central - (50) – Eden Carter 16, Bro. Campbell 6, Hensley 18, Bri. Campbell 2, Strader 5, Metcalfe 3.

Frederick Douglass vs. Lexington Catholic March 4^th @EKU (Championship)

Frederick Douglass coach Darryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian , 5-9 So. Amaya Maxwell, 6-2 Jr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Jr. Sydney Elbert, and 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton.

Lexington Catholic did not have an answer for Ayanna-Sarai Darrington tonight as she recorded 27 points, 29 rebounds, and two blocked shots to lead Frederick Douglass to a 66-51 victory over the Lady Knights. The score was tied four times and there was four lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 34.5% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 25 of 35 free throws, pulled down 55 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 27.1% from the field including two of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 25 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Lexington Catholic lost three starters due to fouls; Lucy Nash, Mary Martin Hampton, and Lydia Kennedy.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 27 points including nine of 10 free throws, 29 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Niah Rhodes added 13 points including three three point baskets and four of four from the free throw line. Jermyra Christian recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Kate Baker added five points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including five of eight free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and six steals. Lucy Nash added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Martin Hampton recorded six points, six rebounds, two assists, and four steals, Lydia Kennedy chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass - 10,14,20,22,66
Lexington Catholic - 9,5,14,23,51

Frederick Douglass - (66) – Christian 12, Maxwell 0, Darrington 27, Baker 5, Rhodes 13, Sledge 7, Knowles 2.
Lexington Catholic - (51) – Truitt 23, Nash 9, Kennedy 6, Elbert 4, Hampton 6, O. Bretz 1, Russell 2.

All Tournament Team

Hadley French (Madison Southern), Albertine Cyuzozo (Bryan Station), Miracle Morbley (Tates Creek), Olivia Tierney (Great Crossing), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Eden Carter (Madison Central), Bailey Hensley (Madison Central), Lydia Kennedy (Lexington Catholic), Mary Martin Hampton (Lexington Catholic). Katherine Truitt (Lexington Catholic), Jermyra Christian (Frederick Douglass), Kate Baker (Frederick Douglass), Niah Rhodes (Frederick Douglass), and MVP Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Frederick Douglass).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023OHSAAB

101^st Annual OHSAA (Ohio) State Basketball Tournament (Boys)
Divison I, II, III, & IV
University of Dayton Arena (Tom Blackburn Court)

Dayton, OH
March 19, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Akron Buchtel vs. Rocky River Lutheran West (Boys) Division II Championship

Akron Buchtel coach Rayshon Dent started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jayden Maxwell, 6-3 So. Steven Diamond, 6-3 Sr. Amire Robinson, 6-2 Sr. Khoi Thurmon, and 6-2 Sr. Marcel Boyce Jr. Rocky River Lutheran West coach Jordan Duke countered with 6-3 Sr. Clay Noble, 6-2 Jr. Junior Kambomba, 6-4 So. Matthew Meyer, 6-1 Jr. Jayson Levis, and 6-1 Jr. Derek Fairley.

Marcel Boyce Jr. hit two free throws with 14.5 seconds to give Akron Buchtel a 51-49 victory. Rocky River Lutheran West’s Joshua Meyer hit a basket in the lane at the buzzer that was originally thought to tie the game but after the referees reviewed the play the basket was waved off because the shot came after the horn. There were nine ties and 11 lead changes in this game. Akron Buchtel shot 47.2% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Griffins connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off five Rocky River Lutheran West turnovers. Rocky River Lutheran West shot 47.5% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Longhorns connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Akron Buchtel turnovers.

Marcel Boyce Jr. led Akron Buchtel with 18 points including seven of 10 free throws, and pulled down six rebounds. Khoi Thurmon added 11 points including five of six free throws, and three assists. Jayden Maxwell recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Amire Robinson chipped in with five points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots.

Matthew Meyer led Rocky River Lutheran West with 12 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Jayson Levis added 10 points and five rebounds. Derek Fairley recorded nine points and seven assists.

Akron Buchtel - 11,16,15,9,51
Rocky River Lutheran West - 9,21,12,7,49

Akron Buchtel - (51) – Maxwell 10, Diamond 2, Robinson 5, Thurmon 11, Boyce Jr. 18, Pride Jr. 5.
Rocky River Lutheran West - (49) – Noble 0, Kambomba 6, M. Meyer 12, Levis 10, Fairley 9, J. Meyer 2, Smith 4, Bartchak 6.

Richmond Heights vs. Convoy Crestview (Boys) Division IV Championship

Richmond Heights coach Quentin Rogers started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Hosea Steele Jr., 6-3 So. Demarris Winters Jr., 6-5 Jr. Jeremy Wilson, 5-11 So. De’Erick Barber, and 6-3 So. Dorian Jones. Convoy Crestview coach Doug Etzler countered with 6-3 Sr. Gavin Etzler, 6-1 Sr. Mitch Temple, 6-6 So. Wren Sheets, 5-11 Sr. Carson Hunter, and 6-0 Sr. Nate Lichtle.

Richmond Heights outscored Convoy Crestview 29-0 in the third quarter on their way to a 70-26 victory. Richmond Heights shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 24 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 18 Convoy Crestview turnovers. Convoy Crestview shot 32.4% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. They connected on one of four free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored four points off four Richmond Heights turnovers.

Dorian Jones led Richmond Heights with 25 points including seven three point baskets, and four steals. Jeremy Wilson added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. De’Erick Barber recorded nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Demarris Winters Jr. chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and four steals. Hosea Steele Jr. added eight points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Gavin Etzler led Convoy Crestview with seven points and three rebounds. Carson Hunter added five points, three rebounds, and five assists.

Richmond Heights - 12,19,29,10,70
Convoy Crestview - 7,15,0,4,26

Richmond Heights - (70) – Steele Jr. 8, Winters Jr. 9, Wilson 12, Barber 9, Jones 25, McWilliams 3, Garner 2, Emory 2.
Convoy Crestview - (26) – Etzler 7, Temple 3, Sheets 2, Hunter 5, Lichtle 3, Harting 2, Easterling 2, Ludwig 2.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East vs. Ottawa-Glandorf (Boys) Division III Championship

Cleveland Height Lutheran East coach Samuel Liggins started the following lineup: 6-8 Fr. TJ Crumble, 6-5 Jr. Ronald Taylor, 6-9 Jr. Jesse McCulloch, 6-0 Jr. Chauncey Brashers, and 6-2 Sr. Cody Head. Ottawa-Glandorf coach Tyson McGlaughlin countered with 6-5 Jr. Colin White, 6-4 Jr. Caden Erford, 6-6 Sr. Theo Maag, 6-1 Sr. Hunter Stechschulte, and 6-2 Jr. Grant Schroeder.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East defeated Ottawa-Glandorf by the score of 67-61. The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in the game. Cleveland Heights Lutheran East shot 55.3% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Ottawa-Glandorf turnovers. Ottawa-Glandorf shot 40% from the field including 11 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Titans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Cleveland Heights Lutheran East turnovers.

Cody Head led Cleveland Heights Lutheran East with 19 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. TJ Crumble added 12 points. Ronald Taylor recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, 5-11 Jr. Anthony Bruce chipped in with nine points including six of seven free throws.

Colin White led Ottawa-Glandorf with 18 points including three three point baskets, seven points, five assists, and two steals. Hunter Stechschulte added 14 points including four three point baskets. Caden Erford recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-10 Sr. Levi Unterbrink chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets. Theo Maag recorded eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East - 9,21,19,18,67
Ottawa-Glandorf - 8,13,16,24,61

Cleveland Heights Lutheran East - (67) – Crumble 12, Taylor 12, McCulloch 4, Brashers 6, Head 19, Johnson Jr. 5, Bruce 9.
Ottawa-Glandorf - (61) – White 18, Erford 10, T. Maag 8, Stechschulte 14, Schroeder 0, Unterbrink 9, B. Maag 2.

Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. Pickerington Central (Boys) Division I Championship

Akron Archbishop Hoban coach TK Griffith started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Andrew Griffith, 6-3 Jr. Jonas Nichols, 6-7 Fr. Sam Greer, 6-2 Sr. William Scott Jr., and 6-3 Sr. Logan Vowles. Pickerington Central coach Davian Bates countered with 6-6 Sr. Devin Royal, 6-2 Sr. Andrew Hedgepeth, 6-8 Sr. Gavin Headings, 6-0 Jr. Juwan Turner, and 6-1 Sr. Markell Johnson.

The score was tied 31-31 after three quarters but Akron Archbishop Hoban pulled away in the final quarter for a 53-47 victory over Pickerington Central. The score was tied three times and there were 11 lead changes in the game. Akron Archbishop Hoban shot 40.4% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Knights connected on four of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Pickerington Central turnovers. Pickerington Central shot 42.6% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Akron Archbishop Hoban turnovers.

Logan Vowles led Akron Archbishop Hoban with 17 points including five three point baskets, and seven rebounds. William Scott Jr. added 13 points and eight rebounds, Sam Greer recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Andrew Griffith chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.

Devin Royal led Pickerington Central with 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Gavin Headings added 12 points and eight rebounds. Markell Johnson recorded 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Akron Archbishop Hoban - 12,14,5,22,53
Pickerington Central - 14,11,6,16,47

Akron Archbishop Hoban - (53) – Griffith 9, Nichols 2, Greer 12, Scott Jr. 13, Vowles 17.
Pickerington Central - (47) – Royal 15, Hedgepeth 0, Headings 12, Turner 3, Johnson 11, Spiva 4, Keuchler 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2023TSSAAD1B

2023 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Boys Basketball Championship
Division I Class A, 2A, 3A, 7 4A
Murphy Center Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro. TN
March 18, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Haywood vs. Knoxville Fulton Division I Class 3A Championship

Haywood coach Rodney Chatman started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jamari Person, 6-4 So. Jaybyon Snipe, 6-7 Sr. Janerus Snipe, 6-0 Sr. Tylon Chatman, and 6-1 Jr. Jacari Comage. Knoxville Fulton coach Jody Wright countered with 6-3 Jr. Taj Kimber, 6-2 Jr. Dexter Lewis, 6-5 Jr. Tyler Lee, 5-11 Sr. Marcellus Jackson, and 6-2 Jr. Denaj Kimber.

Knoxville Fulton defeated Haywood by the score of 82-52. Knoxville Fulton shot 64.8% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Falcons connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 13 Haywood turnovers. Haywood shot 43.5% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. The Tomcats connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Knoxville Fulton turnovers.

Taj Kimber led Knoxville Fulton with 26 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Tyler Lee added 17 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Denaj Kimber recorded 14 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Marcellus Jackson chipped in with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Dexter Lewis added nine points. Four rebounds, and three assists.

Tylon Chatman led Haywood with 32 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Janerus Snipe added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jaybyon Snipe recorded seven points and four rebounds.

Haywood - 12,7,9,24,52
Knoxville Fulton - 20,25,19,18,82

Haywood - (52) – Person 3, Jay. Snipe 7, Jan. Snipe 8, Chatman 32, Comage 2.
Knoxville Fulton - (82) – T. Kimber 26, Lewis 9, Lee 17, Jackson 12, D. Kimber 14, Smith 2, Ballinger 2.

All Tournament Team: Simeon Williams (MLK), Brian Carter (Ridgeway), Taj Kimber (Knoxville Fulton), Denaj Kimber (Knoxville Fulton), Emmanuel Allen (Ridgeway), Tylon Chatman (Haywood), Marcellus Jackson (Knoxville Fulton), Janerus Snipe (Haywood), Jaybyon Snipe (Haywood), and MVP Tyler Lee (Knoxville Fulton).

Independence vs. Memphis Overton Division I Class 4A Championship

Independence coach Mark Wilkins started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Brayden Buck, 6-1 So. Tylan Lewis, 6-6 Sr. Matthew Witt, 5-10 Sr. Josh Owens, and 6-1 Jr. Jett Montgomery. Memphis Overton coach Shelvie Rose countered with 6-2 Sr. Xavier Alexander, 6-2 Jr. Erin Hardrick, 6-8 Sr. Jailen Hardaway, 5-8 Jr, Cordell Bailey, and 6-0 Sr, Jordan Frison.

Memphis Overton defeated Independence by the score of 69-57. Memphis Overton shot 43.4% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line. The Wolverines connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Independence turnovers. Independence shot 39.2% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Memphis Overton turnovers.

Jordan Frison led Memphis Overton with 19 points including six of nine free throws, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Xavier Alexander added 17 points included five three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Jailen Hardaway recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds. 5-8 So. Gary Greer chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

Jett Montgomery led Independence with 21 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Josh Owens added 13 points, two assists, and three steals. Matthew Witt recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Tylan Lewis chipped in with six points, nine rebounds, and two assists, Brayden Buck also scored six points on two three point baskets.

Independence - 19,9,10,19,57
Memphis Overton - 14,18,19,18,69

Independence - (57) – Buck 6, Lewis 6, Witt 9, Owens 13, Montgomery 21, Walling 2.
Memphis Overton - (69) – Alexander 17, Hardrick 3, Hardaway 15, Bailey 2, Frison 19, Greer 10, Fullilove 3

All Tournament Team: Arnez Anderson (Hillsboro), Thaddeus Johnson (Hillsboro), Alijah Curry (Memphis East), Luther Hackman (Memphis East), Jailen Hardaway (Memphis Overton), Xavier Alexander (Memphis Overton), Tylan Lewis (Independence), Matthew Witt (Independence), Jett Montgomery (Independence), Jordan Frison MVP (Memphis Overton).

Middleton vs. Hampton Division I Class A Championship

Middleton coach James Burkley started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Roderick Robinson, 5-10 Jr. Taquinis Mitchell, 6-5 Sr. Dantez Young, 5-9 Sr. Cory Warren, and 5-10 Jr. Kievian Allen. Hampton coach Ned Smith countered with 6-2 Jr. Dylan Trivett, 6-0 Jr. Eugene Carrico, 6-6 Jr. Hayden Campbell, 5-8 Jr. Michael Anspaugh, and 6-0 Sr. Caden Buckles.

Hampton outscored Middleton 18-8 in the final quarter to earn a 51-43 victory. There were three ties and three lead changes. Hampton shot 42.5% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 15 Middleton turnovers. Middleton shot 37.8% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on six of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Hampton turnovers.

Hayden Campbell led Hampton with 18 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, four blocked shots, and three steals. Cadon Buckles added 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Eugene Carrico recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Roderick Robinson led Middleton with 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Jordan Stewart added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Dantez Young recorded six points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kievian Allen chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Middleton - 9,6,20,8,43
Hampton - 12,10,11,18,51

Middleton - (43) – Robinson 14, Mitchell 2, Young 6, Warren 5, Allen 6, Stewart 10.
Hampton - (51) – Trivett 2, Carrico 9, Campbell 18, Anspaugh 0, Buckles 18, Point 4.

All Tournament Team: Derrick Robinson (C. Prep), Andrew Cole (USJC), AJ Murphy (USJC), Dantez Young (Middleton), Eugene Carrico (Hampton), Roderick Robinson ( Middleton), Jordan Stewart (Middleton), Hayden Campbell (Hampton), Michael Anspaugh (Hampton), Cadon Buckles MVP (Hampton).

Frederick Douglass vs. Alcoa Division I Class 2A Championship

Frederick Douglass coach Gregory Williams started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Joshua Thompson, 6-2 So. Taquez Butler, 6-5 Sr. Tyler Johnson, 5-9 So. Demario Johnson, and 5-10 So. Marjavis Chandler. Alcoa coach Ryan Collins countered with 6-3 Jr. Jahvin Carter, 5-11 Sr. Jordan Harris, 6-3 So. Eli Owens, 5-8 So. Eli Graf, and 5-11 Jr. Brady Haun.

Alcoa rallied from a 45-39 deficit at the end of three quarters to defeat Frederick Douglass 59-58 on a layup by Jahvin Carter with four seconds remaining on the clock. There were five ties and nine lead changes in the game. Alcoa shot 43.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Tornadoes connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 47.4% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Red Devils connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Alcoa turnovers.

Jahvin Carter led Alcoa with 24 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Jordan Harris added 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-2 Jr. Brandon Winton Jr. recorded eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Eli Owens chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.

6-2 So. Jarmon Brittman led Frederick Douglass with 18 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Tyler Johnson added 12 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Marjavis Chandler recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two steals. Taquez Butler chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Frederick Douglass - 10,16,19,13,58
Alcoa - 9,15,15,20,59

Frederick Douglass - (58) – Thompson 4, Butler 8, T. Johnson 12, D. Johnson 3, Chandler 9, Powell 2, Brittman 18, Holly 2.
Alcoa - (59) – Carter 24, Harris 14, Owens 6, Graf 5, Haun 2, Winton Jr. 8.

All Tournament Team: Nikolas Wiggins (Power Center), Eli Owens (Alcoa), Dennis Lewis Jr. (Brainerd), Jack Harper (Giles Co.), Jarmon Brittman (Frederick Douglass), Brandon Winton Jr. (Alcoa), Tyler Johnson (Frederick Douglass), Taquez Butler (Frederick Douglass), Jordan Harris (Alcoa), Jahvin Carter MVP (Alcoa).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

2023R11BC

11^th Region Tournament (Boys)
Great Crossing, Madison Central, Lexington Catholic, Frederick Douglass, & EKU

Georgetown, Richmond, & Lexington, KY
February 28^th, March 4^th , and March 6^th, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Scott County vs. Great Crossing (Boys) February 28^th Great Crossing High School

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Nick Mosby, 6-1 Sr. Tim Glenn, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-8 Sr. JZ Middleton, and 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 6-0 So, Christian Martin, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing trailed 14-10 at halftime but outscored Scott County 26-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 53-42 victory. There were two ties and three lead changes in this game. Great Crossing shot 42.2% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 40.5% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Malachi Moreno added 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 So. Junius Burrell recorded 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals.

Micah Glenn led Scott County with 18 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Nick Mosby added 15 points, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. DaQuis Brown recorded six points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.

Scott County - 2,12,8,20,42
Great Crossing - 5,5,26,17,53

Scott County - (42) – Mosby 15, Glenn 18, McGrapth 3, Middleton 0, Brown 6.
Great Crossing - (53) – Godfrey 8, Dawson III 19, Moreno 12, Martin 0, Richardson 4, Burrell 10.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) February 28^th Frederick Douglass High School

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Andersen Green, 6-2 So. Hagan Preston, 6-4 Sr. Tyler Hall, 5-11 So. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Martin. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Frederick Douglass defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 67-50. Frederick Douglass shot 49% from the field including 10 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 45.7% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored six points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 23 points including five three point baskets, 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and three steals. Aveion Chenault added 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Kai Simpson recorded 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Tylon Webb chipped in with nine points and three rebounds. Logan Busson recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Tyler Hall led Lexington Christian Academy with 23 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Andersen Green added eight points and five rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy - 6,8,23,13,50
Frederick Douglass - 13,17,20,17,67

Lexington Christian Academy - (50) – Green 8, Preston 4, Hall 23, Howard 3, Martin 2, King 2, Cummins 4, B. Mirus 4.
Frederick Douglass - (67) – Boone 23, Chenault 12, Busson 6, Webb 9, Simpson 11, Mwambayi 3, Wright 3.

Madison Southern vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) February 28^th Lexington Catholic High School

Madison Southern coach Bill Bevins started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Jr. Zach Hudson, 6-5 Sr. Brett Erslan, 5-8 So. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Jr. Braden Hudson. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks.

Lexington Catholic defeated Madison Southern by the score of 69-50. Lexington Catholic shot 53.3% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 36.7% from the field including nine of 29 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Reece Potter led Lexington Catholic with 26 points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots. Hudson Sparks added 17 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Doyle recorded 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 17 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Zach Hudson added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Braden Hudson recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Casen Nobbe chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and three assists.

Madison Southern - 13,17,14,6,50
Lexington Catholic - 21,19,13,16,69

Madison Southern - (50) – Rose 17, Z. Hudson 12, Erslan 2, Nobbe 6, B. Hudson 10, Davidson 3.
Lexington Catholic - (69) – Doyle 17, Turner 4, Potter 26, Reinhart 1, Sparks 17, R. Williams 4.

Western Hills vs. Madison Central (Boys) February 28^th Madison Central High School

Western Hills coach Geoff Cody started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Javeon Campbell, 6-3 Sr. David Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Walter Campbell, 5-11 Jr. Austin Stone, and 6-1 So. Elijah Thompson. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-5 Sr. Jaylen Davis, 6-3 Sr. Jayden West, 6-7 Sr. Robby Todd, 6-0 Jr. Parker Mullins, and 6-2 Jr. Eli Steele.

Madison Central defeated Western Hills by the score of 87-51. Madison Central shot 51.5% from the field including 12 of 30 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on five of six free throws, and pulled down 43 rebounds.

Jaylen Davis led Madison Central with 31 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds. Jayden West added 24 points and eight rebounds. Robby Todd recorded 18 points including two three point baskets and 16 rebounds. Eli Steele pulled down nine rebounds.

Elijah Thompson led Western Hills with 14 points. David Jackson added 13 points. Walter Campbell recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds. Javeon Campbell chipped in with eight points.

Western Hills - 12,12,11,16,51
Madison Central - 15,20,29,23,87

Western Hills - (51) – J, Campbell 8, Jackson 13, W. Campbell 11, Stone 3, Thompson 14, Flynn 2.
Madison Central - (87) – Davis 31, West 24, Todd 18, Mullins 0, Steele 2, Ray 6, Haskins 3, Morrison 3.

Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central (Boys) March 4^th Eastern Kentucky University Semi-Final

Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-5 Sr. Jaylen Davis, 6-3 Sr. Jayden West, 6-7 Sr. Robby Todd, 6-0 Jr. Parker Mullins, and 6-2 Jr. Eli Steele.

Frederick Douglass pulled away in the second half to defeat Madison Central by the score of 74-55. Frederick Douglass shot 52.8% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 37.3% from the field including three of 21 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Kai Simpson led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Aveion Chenault added 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Armelo Boone recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Tylon Webb chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Logan Busson added eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Jaylen Davis led Madison Central with 27 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Jayden West added 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Robby Todd recorded nine points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Frederick Douglass - 12,22,27,13,74
Madison Central - 11,14,16,14,55

Frederick Douglass - (74) – Boone 17, Chenault 18, Busson 8, Webb 10, Simpson 19, Ngog 2.
Madison Central - (55) – Davis 27, West 14, Todd 9, Mullins 0, Steele 2, Morrison 3.

Lexington Catholic vs. Great Crossing (Boys) March 4^th Eastern Kentucky University Semi-Final

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Jr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 So. Vince Dawson III, 6-11 So. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 So, Junius Burrell, and 6-4 So. Gage Richardson.

Lexington Catholic advanced to the championship game with a 48-42 victory over Great Crossing. Lexington Catholic shot 44.1% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Knights connected on 15 of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored four points off five Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 31.8% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Warhawks connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 15 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Reece Potter added 13 points including seven of seven free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots. Hudson Sparks recorded eight points including two three point baskets and four rebounds. 6-4 Rowan Williams chipped in with four points and nine rebounds.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 21 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three rebounds. Malachi Moreno added six points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots. Junius Burrell recorded six points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Lexington Catholic - 14,11,9,14,48
Great Crossing - 10,14,7,11,42

Lexington Catholic - (48) – Doyle 15, Turner 2, Potter 13, Reinhart 2, Sparks 8, R. Williams 4, M. Williams 4.
Great Crossing - (42) – Godfrey 3, Dawson III 21, Moreno 6, Burrell 6, Richardson 4, Martin 2.

Lexington Catholic vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) March 6^th Eastern Kentucky University Championship

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Armelo Boone hit a three point basket late in the game to give Frederick Douglass the 43-41 win over Lexington Catholic. Lexington Catholic had a late opportunity but could not get off a shot. The score was tied twice and there were seven lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 35.4% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 40.5% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off six Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 14 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Kai Simpson added 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Aveion Chenault recorded nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Tylon Webb chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Reece Potter led Lexington Catholic with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tyler Doyle added six points and four assists. 6-4 Rowan Williams recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Hudson Sparks pulled down seven rebounds.

Lexington Catholic - 9,10,12,10,41
Frederick Douglass - 8,7,13,15,43

Lexington Catholic - (41) – Doyle 6, Turner 0, Potter 19, Reinhart 5, Sparks 2, Clements 2, R. Williams 4, M. Williams 3.
Frederick Douglass - (43) – Boone 14, Chenault 9, Busson 0, Webb 6, Simpson 14.

All Tournament Team

Elijah Thompson (Western Hills), Tyler Hall (Lexington Christian Academy), Micah Glenn (Scott County), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Vince Dawson III (Great Crossing), Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), Jaylen Davis (Madison Central), Jayden West (Madison Central), Reece Potter (Lexington Catholic), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Hudson Sparks (Lexington Catholic), Aveion Chenault (Frederick Douglass), Kai Simpson (Frederick Douglass), Tylon Webb (Frederick Douglass), and MVP Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.

202343DGB

43^rd District Tournament (Girls & Boys)
Lexington Catholic High School

Lexington, KY
February 20-22 &24, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls) February 20^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Miami King, 5-8 8^th Grade Ellie Lavey, 5-10 Jr. Margaret Hoover, 5-5 8^th Grade Eriyaunne Daniels, and 5-7 Jr. Justice Biggerstaff. Lexington Christian Academy countered with 5-7 So. Claire Roberts, 5-6 So. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 Fr. Jenny Bertram, 5-5 8^th Grade Nia Carr, and 5-5 7^th Grade Koko Castle.

Paul Laurence Dunbar trailed 34-31 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Lexington Christian Academy 45-42. The score was tied six times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Pau Laurence Dunbar shot 28.3% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Billdogs connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 19 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 22% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.

Ellie Lavey led PLD with 15 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Justice Biggerstaff added nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Eriyaunne Daniels added nine points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Miami King recorded seven points and eight rebounds.

Clair Roberts led LCA with 15 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, and three rebounds. Jenny Bertram added nine points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Nia Carr recorded eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three steals. Koko Castle chipped in with six points and four rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 9,10,11,15,45
Lexington Christian Academy - 9.11.14.8.42

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (45) – King 7. Lavey 15, Hoover 4, Daniels 9, Biggerstaff 9, Martinez 1.
Lexington Christian Academy - (42) – Roberts 15, Gabbert 3, Bertram 9, Carr 8, Castle 6, Gorshak 1.

Lafayette vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys) February 20^th

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. DeMarcus Surratt, 6-0 Sr. Emmany Bandamuna, 6-4 Sr. Jack Ackerman, 5-11 Sr. Jasyd Huynh, and 6-0 So. Ishmael Eli Thomas. Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Murray Gavin countered with 6-2 Sr. Tyler Gadd, 6-1 Sr. Nick Spalding, 6-3 Sr. Cade Hilt, 5-8 So. Mason VanDyke, and 6-1 Sr. Max VanDyke.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lafayette by the score of 62-40. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 52.2% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 34.8% from the field including four of 23 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers.

Nick Spalding led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Max VanDyke added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Cade Hilt recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Haggard chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and two assists.

Jayd Huynh led Lafayette with 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jack Ackerman added 10 points and seven rebounds. 5-8 Fr. Clay Noble recorded six points on two three point baskets. Emmany Bandamuna pulled down eight rebounds.

Lafayette - 7,12,12,9,40
Paul Laurence Dunbar - 12,19,17,14,62

Lafayette - (40) – Surratt 5, Bandamuna 3, Ackerman 10, Huynh 14, Thomas 0, Harmon 2, Noble 6.
Paul Laurence Dunbar - (62) – Gadd 3, Spalding 18, Hilt 11, Mason VanDyke 2, Max VanDyke 16, Haggard 8, Cron 2. McCord 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls) February 21^st

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Miami King, 5-8 8^th Grade Ellie Lavey, 5-10 Jr. Margaret Hoover, 5-5 8^th Grade Eriyaunne Daniels, and 5-7 Jr. Justice Biggerstaff. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr/ Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton, and 5-4 Jr. Sydney Ebert.

Lexington Catholic defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 53-10. Lexington Catholic shot 24.2% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 39 points off 33 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 8.33% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 20 points including nine of nine from the free throw line, four rebounds, and five steals. Lucy Nash added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Mary Martin Hampton recorded six points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lydia Kennedy chipped in with six points and three steals.

Miami King led Paul Laurence Dunbar with three points, and five rebounds. Ellie Lavey added three points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 0,4,3,3,10
Lexington Catholic - 11,23,9,8,51

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (10) – King 3, Lavey 3, Hoover 0, Daniels 0, Biggerstaff 0, Golden 2, Rankin 2.
Lexington Catholic - (51) – Truitt 20, Nash 9, Kennedy 6, Hampton 6, Ebert 0, Hall 6, O. Bretz 2, Sackleh 2.

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) February 21^st

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Murray Gavin countered with 6-2 Sr. Tyler Gadd, 6-1 Sr. Nick Spalding, 6-3 Sr. Cade Hilt, 5-8 So. Mason VanDyke, and 6-1 Sr. Max VanDyke. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks.

Lexington Catholic pulled away in the second haqlf to defeat Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 62-42. Lexington Catholic shot 69% from the field including including six of nine from the three point line. The Knights connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 40.5% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down nine rebounds, and scored four points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 21 points including two three point baskets, seven of 10 free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Reece Potter added 16 points and seven rebounds. John Reinhart recorded 10 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Hudson Sparks chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Max Van Dyke led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 14 points including four three point baskets and three steals. Cade Hilt added 12 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Nick Spalding recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and three assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 7,16,10,9,42
Lexington Catholic - 13,16,18,15,62

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (42) – Gadd 3, Spalding 11, Hilt 12, Mason VanDyke 2, Max VanDyke 14.
Lexington Catholic - (62) – Doyle 21, Turner 2, Potter 16, Reinhart 10, Sparks 7, Clements 2, R. Williams 4.

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Girls) February 22^nd

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Ashton Harris, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jackson, 5-6 So. Miracle Morbley, 5-5 8^th Grade Kaleigh Potts, and 5-5 Sr. Jada Bell. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-10 So. Tess Nelson. 5-8 So. Belle Combs, 5-11 So. Savannah Simpson, 5-5 Fr. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Sr. Gracyn Grantz.

Tates Creek outscored Lafayette 16-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 59-53 victory. There were five ties and five lead changes in this game. Tates Creek shot 46.8% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 23 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 36.8% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 25 Tates Creek turnovers,

Jada Bell led Tates Creek with 25 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and eight steals. Kaleigh Potts added 15 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals. Ashton Harris recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Gracyn Grantz led Lafayette with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Savannah Simpson added 12 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Belle Combs recorded 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Tess Nelson chipped in with seven points, Anna Clay Denton recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Tates Creek - 19,11,16,13,59
Lafayette - 14,17,8,14,53

Tates Creek - (59) – Harris 9, Jackson 2, Morbley 4, Potts 15, Bell 25, Potter 2, Bazzell 2.
Lafayette - (53) – Nelson 7, Combs 12, Simpson 12, Denton 5, Grantz 13, Flynn 4.

Tates Creek vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys) February 22^nd

Tates Creek coach Jarod Gay Sr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Braylon Hinton, 6-0 Sr. Eric Hackett, 6-3 Sr. Josiah Taylor, 5-9 So. Dawson Garth, and 6-0 Sr. Jacobi Commodore. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-2 So. Andersen Green, 6-2 So. Hagan Preston, 6-4 Sr. Tyler Hall, 5-11 So. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Martin.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Tates Creek by the score of 59-55. There were five ties and 15 lead changes in the game. Lexington Christian Academy shot 48.6% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 47.7% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Commodores connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers,

Andersen Green led Lexington Christian Academy with 18 points including five of five free throws and two assists. Saxton Howard added 16 points including three three point baskets. Connor Martin recorded eight points including six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Tyler Hall chipped in with six points, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals.

Eric Hackett led Tates Creek with 16 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-6 Jr. RaeAmere Owsley added 14 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jacobi Commodore recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. Dawson Garth chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists.

Tates Creek - 14,10,17,14,55
Lexington Christian Academy - 7,18,17,17,59

Tates Creek - (55) – Hinton 2, Hackett 16, Taylor 0, Garth 8, Commodore 9, Hadley 6, Owsley 14.
Lexington Christian Academy - (59) – Green 18, Preston 5, Hall 6, Howard 16, Martin 8, Cummins 2, B. Mirus 4.

Tates Creek vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls) (Championship) February 24^th

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Ashton Harris, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jackson, 5-6 So. Miracle Morbley, 5-5 8^th Grade Kaleigh Potts, and 5-5 Sr. Jada Bell. Lexington Catholic coach Lee Tegt countered with 5-10 Sr. Katherine Truitt, 5-7 Sr. Lucy Nash, 5-9 Jr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-4 Sr. Mary Martin Hampton, and 5-4 Jr. Sydney Ebert.and four steals.

Lexington Catholic defeated Tates Creek by the score of 54-39. Lexington Catholic shot 38.3% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 26 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 20 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 27.1% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Katherine Truitt led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including nine of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mary Martin Hampton added nine points, six rebounds, and four steals. Lydia Kennedy recorded seven points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. Lucy Nash chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-4 Fr. Jazlene Potter added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Ashton Harris recorded six points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Jada Bell chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and three steals.

Tates Creek - 14,9,8,8,39
Lexington Catholic - 14,16,9,15,54

Tates Creek - (39) – Harris 6, Jackson 3, Morbley 10, Potts 2, Bell 6, Potter 10, Bazzell 2.
Lexington Catholic - (54) – Truitt 25, Nash 7, Kennedy 7, Hampton 9, Ebert 0, O. Bretz 4, Hall 1, Cox 1.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship) February 24^th

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-2 So. Andersen Green, 6-2 So. Hagan Preston, 6-4 Sr. Tyler Hall, 5-11 So. Saxton Howard, and 6-0 Sr. Connor Martin. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Jr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Jr. Brody Turner, 7-1 Sr. Reece Potter, 6-0 Jr. John Reinhart, and 6-5 Sr. Hudson Sparks.

Lexington Catholic raced out to a 35-12 halftime lead on their way to a 61-39 victory over Lexington Christian Academy. Lexington Catholic shot 59.5% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on three of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 51.7% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored five points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.

John Reinhart led Lexington Catholic with 23 points including five three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Reece Potter added 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Tyler Doyle recorded 11 points and eight assists. Hudson Sparks chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 10 points including two three point baskets. Tyler Hall added eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Lexington Christian Academy - 3,9,11,16,39
Lexington Catholic - 12,23,12,14,61

Lexington Christian Academy - (39) – Green 2, Preston 3, Hall 8, Howard 10, Martin 2, Cummins 2, Moss 3, Maggard 5, B. Mirus 4.
Lexington Catholic - (61) – Doyle 11, Turner 0, Potter 13, Reinhart 23, Sparks 7, Harward 3, R, Williams 2, M. Williams 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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202342DGB

42^nd District Tournament (Girls & Boys)
Frederick Douglass High School

Lexington, KY
February 20-22 & 24, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

Scott County vs. Sayre (Girls) February 20^th

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Tyra Young, 5-7 So. N’mya Summers, 6-0 Fr. Kierstin Young, 5-6 Fr. Belle Banner, and 5-7 So. Maleiyah Moore. Sayre coach Eric Kinder countered with 5-11 Sr. Kylee Dennis, 5-7 Fr. Ellie Oldham, 5-10 Fr. Lucie Pitman, 5-5 Fr. Kathryn Kinder, and 5-6 Sr. Sophia Richardson.

Scott County defeated Sayre by the score of 57-48. Scott County shot 35.1% from the field including 10 of 28 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 28.1% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Spartans connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 20 Scott County turnovers.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 24 points including six three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and three steals. N’mya Summers added 10 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Belle Banner recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Tyra Young chipped in with seven points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Kierstin Young added seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Kylee Dennis led Sayre with 36 points including two three point baskets, 10 of 10 free throws, six rebounds, four blocked shots, and three steals. Sophia Richardson added nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lucie Pitman pulled down seven rebounds.

Scott County - 9,17,10,21,57
Sayre - 9,10,8,21,48

Scott County - (57) – T. Young 7, Summers 10, K. Young 7, Banner 9, Moore 24.
Sayre - (48) – Dennis 36, Oldham 1, Pitman 0, Kinder 2, Richardson 9.

Henry Clay vs. Bryan Station (Boys) February 20^th

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Henry Lynch, 6-2 Sr. Mason Hawkins, 6-2 Sr. Kyan Miller, 5-10 Sr. Konlin Brown, and 6-0 So. Kayson Brown. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-7 Sr. Jaden Biggers, 6-3 Jr. Daeveon Adams, 6-6 So. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Fr. Amari Owens, and 5-11 So. Ethan Dunn.

Bryan Station defeated Henry Clay by the score of 62-53. The score was tied four times and there were seven lead changes in this game. Bryan Station shot 44.4% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 34.9% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored two points off four Bryan Station turnovers.

Felix Gonzalez led Bryan Station with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Amari Owens added 13 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Daeveon Adams recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 6-2 Fr. Tayshawn Adams chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Konlin Brown led Henry Clay with 19 points including three three point baskets, six of six free throws, six rebounds, and five assists. Mason Hawkins added 16 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds. Henry Lynch recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Henry Clay - 13,16,11,13,53
Bryan Station - 18,9,18,17,62

Henry Clay - (53) – Lynch 10, Hawkins 16, Miller 0. Konlin Brown 19, Kayson Brown 4, Spalding 2, Dixon 2.
Bryan Station - (62) – Biggers 4, T. Adams 5, Gonzalez 16, Owens 13, Dunn 6, D. Adams 11, Wilson 2, Faulkner 5.

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) February 21^st

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Tyra Young, 5-7 So. N’mya Summers, 6-0 Fr. Kierstin Young, 5-6 Fr. Belle Banner, and 5-7 So. Maleiyah Moore. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian, 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 69-48. Frederick Douglass shot 40 % from the field including 10 of 19 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 11 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 32.7% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on nine of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored five points off seven Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Niah Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including seven three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Victory Slrdge added 14 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jermyra Christian recorded nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kate Baker chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets. 5-9 8^th Grader Jaylee Knowles recorded eight points and seven rebounds.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 20 points including six three point baskets and five rebounds. Tyra Young added 13 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. N’mya Summers recorded 12 points and eight rebounds.

Scott County - 12,6,11,19,48
Frederick Douglass - 13,16,25,15,69

Scott County - (48) - T. Young 13, Summers 12, K. Young 3, Banner 0, Moore 20.
Frederick Douglass - (69) – Christian 9, Sledge 14, Maxwell 2, Baker 9, Rhodes 26, Knowles 8, Gregonis 1.

Bryan Station vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) February 21^st

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jaden Biggers, 6-3 Jr. Daeveon Adams, 6-6 So. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Fr. Amari Owens, and 5-11 So. Ethan Dunn. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chaenault, 6-1 Sr. Eric Triplett, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Frederick Douglass raced out to a 27-12 first quarter lead on their way to a 86-69 victory over Bryan Station. Frederick Douglass shot 52% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 32 of 40 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 47.1% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including 16 of 19 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Armelo Boone added 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Aveion Chenault recorded 18 points including six of nine free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Kai Simpson chipped in with 13 points including eight of eight free throws. Logan Busson added 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 31 points including two three point baskets, 13 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. 6-2 Fr. Tayshawn Adams added 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Jaden Biggers recorded nine points and six rebounds. Daeveon Adams chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Bryan Station - 12,21,15,21,69
Frederick Douglass - 27,20,15,24,86

Bryan Station - (69) – Biggers 9, D. Adams 6, Gonzalez 0, Owens 31, Dunn 0, Richmond 2, T. Adams 14, Faulkner 3, Golinski 3, Carpenter 1.
Frederick Douglass - (86) – Boone 19, Busson 10, Chenault 18, Triplett 2, Simpson 13, Dunn 20, Dixon 2, Wright 2.

Bryan Station vs. Henry Clay (Girls) February 22^nd

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-8 So. Jailenn Green, 6-3 So. Albertine Cyuzozo, 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez, and 5-6 Sr. Makari Murphy. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Jr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Jr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Jr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 So. Ariyana Sutton, and 5-6 Jr. Timarri Miller.

Bryan Station defeated Henry Clay by the score of 56-40. Bryan Station shot 41,9% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Defenders connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 32% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off 19 Bryan Station turnovers.

Jailenn Green added Bryan Station with 20 points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Albertine Cyuzozo added 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots. 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez recorded 10 points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Makari Murphy chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Kailyn Gentry added seven points and 10 rebounds.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Allison Stone added 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Jr. Emily Johnson recorded eight points and three rebounds.

Bryan Station - 10,14,11,21,56
Henry Clay - 6,8,10,16,40

Bryan Station - (56) – Gentry 7, Green 20, Cyuzozo 11, Gomez 10, Murphy 8.
Henry Clay - (40) – Stone 10, Van Metre 3, Nelson 4, Sutton 3, Miller 12, Johnson 8,

Scott County vs. Sayre (Boys) February 22^nd

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr, Nick Mosby, 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-8 Sr. JZ Middleton, and 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown. Sayre coach Robert Goodman countered with 6-4 Sr. Davis Miller, 6-1 So. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Jr. Ian Reesor, 6-1 Sr. Grady Johnson, 6-1 Sr. Graham Johnson.

Scott County outscored Sayre 26-15 in the final quarter to pull away for a 62-47 victory. The score was tied three times and there were eight lead changes in the game. Scott County shot 50% from the field including seven of 13 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 37.3% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Scott County turnovers.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 26 points including 11 of 12 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Lamarion McGrapth added 15 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds. Micah Glenn recorded seven points, two rebounds, and two steals. DaQuis Brown chipped in with six points, four rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. JZ Middleton recorded six points on two three point baskets, five assists, and two steals.

Davis Miller led Sayre with 19 points and four rebounds. Brock Coffman added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.

Scott County - 11,11,14,26,62
Sayre - 11,10,11,15,47

Scott County - (62) – Mosby 26, Glenn 7, McGrapth 15, Middleton 6, Brown 6, Gallagher 2.
Sayre - (47) – Miller 19, Coffman 13, Reesor 4, Grady Johnson 5, Graham Johnson 4, Parker 2.

Bryan Station vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Championship) February 24^th

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-8 So. Jailenn Green, 6-3 So. Albertine Cyuzozo, 5-6 Sr. Emily Gomez, and 5-6 Sr. Makari Murphy. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-9 Sr. Jermyra Christian, 5-8 Jr. Victory Sledge, 5-9 So. Amayah Maxwell, 5-4 So. Kate Baker, and 5-7 So. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Bryan Station by the score of 56-43. Frederick Douglass led 26-24 at halftime but pulled away in the second half for the win. Frederick Douglass shot 42.2% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 25.4% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jermyra Christian led Frederick Douglass with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Victory Sledge added 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Niah Rhodes recorded 10 points and four rebounds. 5-9 8^th Grade Jaylee Knowles and Amayah Maxwell pulled down 10 and eight rebounds respectively.

Albertine Cyuzozo led Bryan Station with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Jailenn Green added 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four steals. Kailyn Gentry recorded six points and six rebounds.

Bryan Station - 11.13.6.13.43
Frederick Douglass - 15,11,11,19,56

Bryan Station - (43) – Gentry 6, Green 10, Cyuzozo 23, Gomez 0, Murphy 3, Wade 1.
Frederick Douglass - (56) – Christian 20, Sledge 16, Maxwell 4, Baker 4, Rhodes 10, Knowles 2.

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) (Championship) February 24^th

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr, Nick Mosby, 6-1 Sr. Micah Glenn, 6-4 Jr. Lamarion McGrapth, 5-8 Sr. JZ Middleton, and 5-10 Sr. DaQuis Brown. Frederick Douglass coach Wes Scarberry countered with 6-3 So. Armelo Boone, 6-2 So. Logan Busson, 6-3 So. Aveion Chaenault, 6-1 Sr. Tylon Webb, and 6-2 Sr. Kai Simpson.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 69-39. Frederick Douglass shot 56.9% from the field including one of nine from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 35.7% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Kai Simpson added 14 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Aveion Chenault recorded 12 points and six rebounds. Tylon Webb chipped in with 12 points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Nick Mosby led Scott County with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Lamarion McGrapth added eight points and two steals. JZ Middleton recorded six points on two three point baskets and three rebounds.

Scott County - 6,12,8,13,39
Frederick Douglass - 17,9,18,25,69

Scott County - (39) – Mosby 15, Glenn 4, McGrapth 8, Middleton 6, Brown 2, Owens 2, Elzy 2.
Frederick Douglass - (69) – Boone 14, Busson 6, Chenault 12, Webb 12, Simpson 14, Ngog 3, Triplett 2, Cayson 2, Menifee 2, Simonsen 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for these games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.