BB2023HCFCG

Henry Clay vs. Franklin County

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-7 So.Logan Kennedy, 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor, 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan.

Franklin County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 59-42. Franklin County shot 55.8% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 27.8% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 26 Franklin County turnovers.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 13 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Leia Hogan added 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and six assists. Logan Kennedy recorded nine points, two rebounds, and five assists. Keyonna Taylor chipped in with eight points and 10 rebounds. Makiyia Wheeler added eight points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 12 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Lydia Van Metre added 10 points including two three point baskets. 5-6 Fr. Brinley Dumphord recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Timarri Miller chipped in with seven points and three assists. Elizabeth Nelson pulled down seven rebounds, blocked two shots, and recorded three steals.

Henry Clay,12,6,2,22,42

Franklin County,20,14,19,6,59

Henry Clay (42) – Van Metre 10, Johnson 2, Nelson 0, Sutton 12, Miller 7, Dumphord 8, Waide 3.

Franklin County (59) – Shropshire 13, L. Kennedy 9, K. Taylor 8, Wheeler 8, Hogan 12, C. Kennedy 2, Newton 1, Walton 2, Frazee 4.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023FDSCG

Frederick Douglass vs. Scott County

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-4 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 77-37. Frederick Douglass shot 44.1% from the field including eight of 13 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 23 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 31.1% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored five points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaylee Knowles led Frederick Douglass with 25 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds. Niah Rhodes added 23 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-1 So. Mikalee Bennett recorded seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added six points and eight rebounds. Kate Baker chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 15 points on five three point baskets and three rebounds. Nyma Summers added five points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Frederick Douglass,25,27,19,6,77

Scott County,18,10,5,4,37

Frederick Douglass (77) – Knowles 25, Maxwell 2, Darrington 6, Baker 5, Rhodes 23, Bennett 7, McGinnis 3. Gregonis 4, King 2.

Scott County (37) – Perry 0, Summers 5, Young 3, Banner 4, Moore 15, A. Mosby 4, Percell 4, Horn 2.

Acknowledgements

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BB2023PCMCG

Pulaski County vs. Madison Central

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
November 27, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Brooklyn Thomas, 5-8 So. Hannah Murray, 5-11 Sr. Sydney Martin, 5-8 So. Madeline Butcher, and 5-7 Sr. Maggie Holt. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, and 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell.

Pulaski County won a hard fought 71-63 overtime victory over Madison Central tonight. Sydney Martin banked in a long range three pointer that just beat the buzzer in regulation to tie the score at 58-58 and force overtime. Pulaski County raced out to an 18-10 first quarter lead but fought back to make it a close contest. There were five ties and three lead changes in the game. Pulaski County shot 39.3% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Maroons connected on 20 of 27 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 22 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 38.9% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 28 Pulaski County turnovers.

Sydney Martin led Pulaski County with 20 points including seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, blocked two shots, and recorded six steals. Brooklyn Thomas added 12 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Madeline Butcher recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Hannah Murray chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Maggie Holt added seven points, nine rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Brooke Campbell led Madison Central with 14 points including three three point baskets, four assists, and three steals. Nataya Strader added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Brittany Campbell chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

Pulaski County,18,14,10,16,13,71

Madison Central,10,16,18,14,5,63

Pulaski County (71) – Thomas 12, Murray 12, Martin 20, Butcher 12, Holt 7, Ralston 3, S. Resch 3, Monroe 2.

Madison Central (63) – Carter 6, Strader 14, Ridderikhoff 12, Bro. Campbell 14, Bri. Campbell 8, Long 4, Lawson 2, Metcalfe 3.

Acknowledgements

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2023FBPSOC

Somerset vs. Owensboro Catholic

Class 2A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinal)

Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro Catholic defeated Somerset by the score of 44-15. Owensboro Catholic recorded 602 yards of total offense compared to 221 yards for Somerset.

Brady Atwell led Owensboro Catholic’s ground game with 92 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Brady Atwell completed 32 of 49 passes for 476 yards and fiv e touchdowns. William “Tutt” Carrico caught 10 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns. Waryn Ebelhar added three receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell Sims recorded six catches for 81 yards. Kaiser Frick chipped in with five receptions for 48 yards. Noah Rhinerson caught five passes for 41 yards. Vince Carrico led the defense with one solo and 10 assisted tackles. Miles Edge added three solo and seven assisted tackles. Cameron Woodword and William Carrico each recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Kaiser Frick, Nick Sims, and William Carrico each intercepted a pass.

Kam Hughes led Somerset’s ground game with 106 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Josh Bruner carried the ball four times for 22 yards. Kris Hughes recorded 18 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Josh Bruner completed eight of 21 passes for 71 yards with three interceptions. Chas Reams caught three passes for 54 yards.

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2023FBPBEMA

Beechwood vs. Mayfield

Class 2A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Mayfield High School
Mayfield, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

This was a game straight out of “Friday Night Lights” with the home team Mayfield pulling out a last second victory on an 18 yard field goal by Lincoln Suiter to defeat the Beechwood Tigers who had won three consecutive 2A titles by the score of 31-28. It was also sweet redemption for Suiter who missed an extra point attempt against Beechwood last year that would have tied the game in the 2A finals. Mayfield had a two touchdown lead but the Tigers clawed back to tie the game at 28-28 with alittle over two minutes remaining in the game. Momentum had seemingly flipped to Beechwood but Mayfield’s Carter Morris intercpted a pass by Clay Hayden to set the stage for Mayfield’s winning drive. The home crowd was irate for much of the evening as Mayfield had touchdowns taken off the board by penalties but in the end it was a night for celebrating.

Mayfield recorded 17 first downs and 390 yards of total offense. They were penalized seven times for 55 yards and lost a fumble. Beechwood recorded 19 first downs and 501 yards of total offense. The Tigers were penalized five times for 40 yards and had two passes intercepted.

JuJu Starks led the Mayfield ground game with 220 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries. Zane Cartwright completed 11 of 17 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown. Xaqvier Biggers caught five passes for 59 yards. Mak Hoover added three receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown. Braden and Will Morris each caught one pass for 33 and 27 yards respectively. Ian Williams led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles. Carter Morris added four solo and four assisted tackles and intercpted a pass he returned 11 yards. Xavier Biggers recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Landon Kemp chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Malik Kirby and Diego Torres recorded five and four solo tackles respectively.

Chase Flaherty led Beechwood’s ground game with 66 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Tyler Fryman carried the ball four times for 27 yards and a touchdown. Clay Hayden completed 25 of 43 passes for 420 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Luke Erdman caught seven passes for 144 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman added six receptions for 136 yards. James Cusik recorded seven receptions for 79 yards. Chase Flaherty added three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Talon Linder chipped in with two rece1ptions for 32 yards. James Cusick recovered a fumble.

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2023FBPCH

Cooper vs. Highlands

Class 5A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Carson Taylor kicked a 35 yard field goal with 4:10 left on the clock to give Cooper a 17-15 come-from-behind victory over Highlands. Cooper raced out to a 14-0 lead but Highlands clawed back in the game to take a 15-14 lead on a play that started out as a run by Adam Surrey who pulled up and passed to Jackson Arnold for a 15 yard scoring reception. The Bluebirds opted to go for two but a fumbled snap doomed the play to failure. This would ultimately prove costly as Cooper hit the winning field goal. However Highland still had their opportunities as the Bluebirds were driving but fumbled the ball and Cooper’s Ryker Campbell recovered on the Cooper seven yard line with 1:17 left on the clock. Cooper could not move the ball and a short punt allowed Highlands to take the ball on the Cooper 24. However on third down Mason Stanton intercepted a Highland’s pass to stop the drive with 11 seconds remaining and ensure Cooper the victory.

Cooper recorded 221 yards of total offense and had one turnover and was penalized six times for 42 yards. Highlands recorded 263 yards of total offense, suffered two turnovers and was penalized four times for 40 yards.

Keagan Maher led Cooper’s ground game with 57 yards on 17 carries. Cam O’Hara carried the ball eight times for 36 yards. Cam O’Hara completed 11 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Austin Alexander caught three passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Johnmson added two receptions for 17 yards. Ryker Campbell also caught two passes for 14 yards. Keagan Maher added one reception for 27 yards. Jack Lonaker led the defense with eight solo and 10 assisted tackles. Ryker Campbell added seven solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Lucas Hughes recorded five solo and two assisted tackles. Austin Perriman added four solo and one assisted tackles. Mason Stanton recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Cam Giesler led Highland’s ground game with 117 yards on 27 carries. Brody Benke carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and a touchdown. Brody Benke completed seven of 16 passes for 76 yards with one interception. Adam Surrey completed his only pass for 15 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Arnold caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Adam Surrey added three receptions for 16 yards. Carson Class recorded one reception for 14 yards. Cam Giesler chipped in with one reception for 11 yards.

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2023FBPPTCC

Paducah Tilghman vs. Covington Catholic

Class 4A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic trailed 14-13 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Paducah Tilghman by the score of 22-14. The Colonels took the lead when the ball was snapped over the punters head and he was stopped in the end zone for a safety. Covington Catholic added a 14 yard run by Evan Pitzer and the conversion kick by Andrew Weitzel to ensure the victory. Covington Catholic recorded 18 first downs and 294 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized once for five yards. Paducah Tilghman recorded 18 first downs and 275 yards of total offense. The Blue Tornado were penalized 10 times for 57 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Evan Pitzer led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 123 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Owen Leen carried the ball 13 times for 67 yards. Braylon Miller added 56 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Evan Pitzer completed eight of 13 passes for 48 yards. Braylon Miller caught five passes for 23 yards. Willie Rodriguez added one reception for 15 yards. Owen Leen recorded two receptions for 10 yards. Dylan Gaiser returned one kickoff for 17 yards. Ben McEvoy returned two kickoffs for 16 yards with a long return of nine yards. Tate Kruer led the defense with seven solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Josh Flood added six solo and two assisted tackles. Ben Reeves recorded six solo and one assisted tackles. Isaac Mason recovered a fumble and Cash Harney intercepted two passes.

Martels Carter led Paducah Tilghman’s ground game with 85 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. DeMarkus Williams carried the ball 12 times for 40 yards. Amari Williams recorded 22 yards on three carries. Jack James completed 12 of 28 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Martels Carter caught three passes for 41 yards. Joshua Campbell added two receptions for 41 yards. Amari Williams caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown. JoeAvion Starks added two receptions for 14 yards. Martels Carter returned three kickoffs for 103 yards with a long return of 50 yards. Joshua Campbell returned one kickoff for 18 yards. Uriah Virzi led the defense with 11 solo tackles. Martels Carter added seven solo and one assisted tackles. Jimmy Mooney recorded five solo tackles and NyYon Fitzgerald chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles.

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2023FBPOWENBG

Owensboro vs. Bowling Green

Class 5A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bowling Green put together a complete game both on offense and defense to defeat Owensboro by the score of 38-6. Bowling Green recorded 306 yards of total offense while Owensboro had 287 yards of total offense.

Javen Huddleston led Bowling Green’s ground game with 49 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Montravion Graham added 37 yards on eight carries. Deuce Bailey recorded 30 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. Jaxen Smith carried the ball once for 34 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed 18 of 29 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown. Trevy Barber caught eight passes for 71 yards. Matthew Klein added four receptions for 44 yards. Jaxen Smith caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown. Grayson Newman led the defense with five solo and seven assisted tackles. Jayden Axson added four solo and five assisted tackles. Montez Trussell recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Max Buchanon chipped in with two solo and six assisted tackles. Charlie Compton intercepted a pass he returned 10 yards.

Evan Hampton led Owensboro’s ground game with 196 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Trevor Delacey added 25 yards on five carries. Trevor Delacey completed eight of 18 passes for 66 yards with one interception. Dereon Crowe caught one pass for 17 yards. Blake Kimbrell added two receptions for 16 yards. Chadyn Morris and Evan Hampton each caught two passes for 12 yards. Bradin Fountain led the defense with one solo and four assisted tackles. Elijah Hampton added two solo and three assisted tackles. Javion Robinson recorded three solo and two assisted tackles. JaShawn Carr chipped in with one solo and four assisted tackles.

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2023FBPFDTRIN

Frederick Douglass vs. Trinity

Class 6A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Trinity defeated Frederick Douglass 14-7 in overtime in a defensive battle. Frederick Douglass had a touchdown taken off the board shortly before halftime due to a penalty. Frederick Douglass tied the game 7-7 with 13 seconds left in regulation on a Jaxon Strautman 13 yard pass to Derion Talbert and a conversion kick by Cooper Ranvier. Trinity scored on a four yard pass from Zane Johnson to Jacob Castelluzzo and a conversion kick by Carson Hilbert on their first possession in overtime. The game ended when Trinity broke up a Douglass pass in the end zone on fourth game. Trinity recorded five first downs and 149 yards of total offense. The Shamrocks were penalized four times for 38 yards. Frederick Douglass recorded 16 first downs and 248 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized six times for 30 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Jeremiah Lynn led Trinity’s ground game with 30 yards on six carries. Clinton Sansbury added 25 yards on 14 carries. Zane Johnson completed nine of 21 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Jeremiah Lynn caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. Lucas Sasser added three receptions for 26 yards. Jacob Castelluzzo recorded two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Lynn returned one punt for 16 yards and returned two kickoffs for 35 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Robert Morrow led the defense with nine solo tackles. Will DeSensi added eight solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss and recovered a fumble. Sekou Kamara and Brady McEnaney each recorded six solo tackles and McEnaney intercepted a pass. William Tronzo added four solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.

Pharo Watts led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 117 yards on 24 carries. Derion Talbert carried the ball six times for 55 yards. Jaxon Strautman completed 15 of 28 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Derion Talbert caught 14 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Lowe returned two punts for 15 yards with a long return of nine yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Aveion Chenault returened one punt for 10 yards. Derion Talbert returned one punt for six yards and one kickoff for 17 yards. Darion Neal led the defense with five solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Landon Menifee also recorded five solo tackles. Marcus Newcomb recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Terrion Hicks added two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 10 yard loss.

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2023FBPBSBAL

Bryan Station vs. Ballard

Class 6A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Ballard High School
Louisville, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station trailed 14-0 early in the second quarter but rallied to outscore Ballard 21-7 after halftime to earn a 24-21 victory and advance to the state championship game. Bryan Station took their first lead of the night and the winning score on a 65 yard pass from Trenton Cutwright to JT Haskins Jr. with 4:11 left in the game. Haskins caught the ball in the middle then cut to the sideline and out ran everyone to the end zone. Bryan Station recorded eight first downs and 220 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized seven times for 46 yards and had one pass intercepted. Ballard recorded 15 first downs and 232 yards of total offense. The Bruins were penalized six times for 54 yards and lost a fumble.

Kalen Washington led Bryan Station’s ground game with 106 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Trenton Cutwright added 13 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Trenton Cutwright completed six of 16 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown with one interception. JT Haskins Jr. caught three passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Haskins returned one punt for 23 yards. Isaiah Watts returned a punt for 14 yards. Demond Green returned two kickoffs for 26 yards with a long return of 14 yards. JT Haskins Jr. returned one kickoff for 26 yards. Jahvon Frazier led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Jason Hocker added three solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards and recovered a fumble. Dahvon Frazier recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 14 yard loss. Jaylen Berry also recorded four solo tackles. JT Haskins Jr. recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.

Journey Wyche led Ballard’s ground game with 99 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Damari Edelen carried the ball eight times for 30 yards. Larry Irvin completed 11 of 21 passes for 95 yards and one touchdown. Journey Wyche caught three passes for 30 yards. Alphs Secka added three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Daelen Thompson recorded three receptions for 23 yards. M. Stephens returned twokickoffs for 37 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Journey Wyche returned one kickoff for 28 yards and Daelen Thompson added a return for 10 yards. Kaden Lewis led the defense with six solo tackles. A. Atkinson added five solo and one assisted tackles. Davon Rudolph recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss and intercepted one pass with a four yard return.

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