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Ballard vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

The Billy Hicks Classic Boys Tournament (Championship)

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
December 9, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Ballard coach Gregory Willis started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Javeon Fairman, 6-3 So. Cash Whitehead, 6-6 So. Cayon Gaines, 5-9 Jr. Nate Richardson, and 6-2 Jr. Sam Frazier. Great Crossing coach Steve Page countered with 6-7 Sr. Jeremiah Godfrey, 6-5 Jr. Vince Dawson III, 7-1 Jr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Jr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Jr. Gage Richardson.

Great Crossing dominated today in an 88-60 victory over Ballard. Great Crossing shot 61.3% from the field including four of 11 frfom the three point line. The Warhawks connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Ballard turnovers. Ballard shot 28.2% from the field including 10 of 32 from beyond the arc. The Bruins connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 31 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Malachi Moreno added 16 points. 15 rebounds, three assists, and nine blocked shots. Gage Richardson recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Junius Burrell chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and four assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded six points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Cash Whitehead led Ballard with 12 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Javeon Fairman added 12 points including three three point baskets, and seven rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Nick Hayden recorded 12 points. Cayon Gaines chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Sam Frazier added eight points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Ballard,17,10,16,17,60

Great Crossing,25,19,21,23,88

Ballard (60) – Fairman 12, Whitehead 12, Gaines 10, Richardson 0, Frazier 8, Hayden 12, Faulkner 3, Miller 3.

Great Crossing (88) – Godfrey 6, Dawson III 31. Moreno 16, Burrell 7, Richardson 16, Warren 4, Cooper 1, Martin 2, Mason 4, Koonce 1.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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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West Carter vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 18, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

West Carter coach Faith Conn started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Sydney Cecil, 5-5 So. Josie Nolen, 5-10 Sr. Makenna Nichols, 5-1 Fr. Madison Stamper, and 5-4 So. Kenlie Nolen. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-8 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated West Carter by the score of 63-34. Lexington Christian Academy shot 39.6% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 32 West Carter turnovers. West Carter shot 48.1% from the field including one of five from beyond the arc. The Lady Comets connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored eight points off 16 LCA turnovers.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Claire Roberts added 13 points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Ella Gabbert recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Koko Castle added six points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Makenna Nichols led West Carter with eight points. Kenlie Nolen added six points. 5-4 8^th Grade Jocelyn Rudd chipped in with four points and two rebounds. Maci Holbrook added three points and five rebounds.

West Carter,6,9,10,9,34

Lexington Christian Academy,14,28,13,8,63

West Carter (34) – Cecil 2, J. Nolen 2, Nichols 8, Stamper 2, K. Nolen 6, Rudd 4, Adams 3, Cooley 2, Hatton 2. Holbrook 3.

Lexington Christian Academy (63) – Bertram 4, Gabbert 13, Castle 6, Brown 14, Roberts 13, Pridemore 7, Buckler 4, Lankford 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Burgin vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Burgin coach Keith Monson started the following lineup: 5-5 Jr. Isabella Mays, 5-2 Jr. Jemma Jenkins, 5-7 Sr. Avery Gray, 5-0 Jr. Gabrielle Thompson, and 5-0 Sr. Lauren Edwards. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-8 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Burgin by the score of 59-36. Lexington Christian Academy shot 35% from the field including seven of 24 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 19 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Burgin turnovers. Burgin shot 34.2% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 12 LCA turnovers.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 19 points including four three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Ella Gabbert added 10 points including two three point baskets. Claire Roberts recorded eight points, seven rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jenny Bertram chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and two assists. Koko Castle added five points and seven rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore recorded seven points and eight rebounds.

Gabrielle Thompson led Burgin with 12 points including two three point baskets and three assists. Jemma Jenkins added six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. 5-7 8^th Grade Kelsie Slone recorded six points, three rebounds, and two steals. Avery Gray pulled down six rebounds.

Burgin,11,5,15,5,36

Lexington Christian Academy,15,14,16,14,59

Burgin (36) – Mays 3, Jenkins 6, Gray 1, Thompson 12, Edwards 1, Simpson 3, Hurst 2, Sexton 2, Slone 6.

Lexington Christian Academy (59) – Bertram 8, Gabbert 10, Castle 5, Brown 19, Roberts 8, Pridemore 7, Buckler 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Villa Madonna vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 16, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Villa Madonna coach Katie Kortekamp started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Catherine Gifford, 5-7 So. Anna Kolar, 5-8 Jr. Annie Chadwick, 5-4 Jr. Madeline Mitchell, and 5-6 Jr. Megan Mahaney. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-8 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

Lexington Christian Academy’s defense recorded 28 turnovers, which they converted to 30 points in a 59-30 victory over Villa Madonna. LCA shot 38.1% from the field including seven of 23 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on four of 10 free throws and pulled down 36 rebounds. Villa Madonna shot 28.2% from the field including two of eight from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored four points off nine LCA turnovers.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 18 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Claire Roberts added eight points, four assists, and six steals. Ella Gabbert recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Jenny Bertram chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore added five points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Koko Castle added five points and three rebounds.

Annie Chadwick led Villa Madonna with six points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 So. Dahila Gorman added six points and two rebounds. Catherine Gifford recorded four points and nine rebounds. 5-5 8^th Grade Mary Chadwick chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Villa Madonna,4,8,8,10,30

Lexington Christian Academy,14,17,15,13,59

Villa Madonna (30) – Gifford 4, Kolar 0, A, Chadwick 6, Mitchell 4, Mahaney 2, Gorman 6, M. Chadwick 4, Stapleton 2, Tupman 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (59) – Bertram 6, Gabbert 8, Castle 5, Brown 18, Roberts 8, Pridemore 5, Buckler 4, Lankford 5.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Bryan Station vs. Moore (Boys)

Joe Cochran State Farm Classic

Harrison County High School
Cynthiana, KY
December 16, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr, started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-3 Sr. Matthew Golinski, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens. Moore coach Patrick McGee countered with 6-4 Sr. Jerry Bartlett, 6-2 Sr. DaShawn Hall, 6-7 Jr. Bruce Sweeney, 5-9 So. Dayvone Harrison, and 5-9 Sr. Jacob Forney.

Bryan Station defeated Moore 98-93 in an entertaining high scoring affair, Bryan Station shot 62.7% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 18 Moore turnovers. Moore shot 59.4% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 30 points including 10 of 15 free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Taeshawn Adams added 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Felix Gonzalez recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. 5-11 Jr. Rashaad Faulkner chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.

Jacob Forney led Moore with 22 points including four three point baskets. DaShawn Hall added 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Dayvone Harrison recorded 19 points, two assists, and four steals. Bruce Sweeney chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jerry Bartlett added six points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Sr. Jonathon Thomas recorded seven points, six rebounds, and four steals.

Bryan Station,24,27,23,24,98

Moore,17,21,24,31,93

Bryan Station (98) – T. Adams 19, Golinski 6, Gonzalez 16, Carpenter 3, Owens 30, Richmond 2, D. Adams 8, Faulkner 10, Axsom 4.

Moore (93) – Bartlett 6, Hall 21, Sweeney 8, Harrison 19, Forney 22, Leslie 7, Thomas 7, Hambric 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Madison Central vs. Great Crossing (Girls)

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
December 16, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader. Great Crossing coach Candace Wells countered with 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson, 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 5-3 8^th Grade Kendall Kearney, and 5-5 Fr. Nia Carr.

Madison Central trailed by seven in the first quarter but pulled away late for a 75-59 victory over Great Crossing. The score was tied six times and there were 14 lead changes in the game. Madison Central shot 48.9% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 24 of 29 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 39% from the field including seven of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 Madison Central turnovers. (Great Crossing was without 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison who is averaging a double-double but was out tonight with an illness).

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 26 points including seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 22 points including nine of nine free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Nataya Strader recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-7 Sr. Olivia Metcalfe chipped in with seven points including two three point baskets and was instumental in keeping Madison Central in the game when Great Crossing took an early lead. Eden Carter added six points and five rebounds. Brooke Campbell recorded four rebounds, four assists, and two steals while excelling on defense.

Ava Schureman led Great Crossing with 14 points including five of six free throws and four rebounds. Nia Carr added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Standout 8^th Grader Kendall Kearney recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. Olivia Tierney recorded eight points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Madison Central,16,20,15,24,75

Great Crossing,16,17,14,12,59

Madison Central (75) – Carter 6, Bro. Campbell 0, Ridderikhoff 22, Bri. Campbell 26, Strader 12, Metcalfe 7, Long 2.

Great Crossing (59) – O. Tierney 8, Jaelle Henderson 2, Schureman 14, Kearney 10, Carr 13, Iriondo 3, C. Tierney 2, Corrigan 4, Jenelle Henderson 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Bryan Station vs. Woodford County (Boys)

Woodford County High School
Versailles, KY
December 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 So. Amari Owens, 6-7 Jr. Gonzalez, 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter, and 5-11 Jr. Justin Richmond. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Jaunte Jenkins, 5-11 Jr. Nolan Asher, 6-4 Sr. Layton Starks, 5-9 Fr. Omari Jointer, and 5-11 Jr. Santonio Waide.

Woodford County trailed 30-26 at halftime but rallied in the second half to earn a 74-64 victory over Bryan Station. There were five lead changes and three ties in this game, Woodford County shot 52.9% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Yellow Jackets connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 44.4% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Woodford County turnovers.

Santonio Waide led Woodford County with 20 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jaunte Jenkins added 16 points including six of eight free throws, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Layton Starks recorded 14 points and seven rebounds. Omari Jointer chipped in with 13 points and six rebounds. Nolan Asher recorded six points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Taeshawn Adams led Bryan Station with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Amari Owens added 13 points including five of seven free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Matthew Golinski recorded nine points and four rebounds. Justin Richmond chipped in with six points. 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams added five points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Bryan Station,15,21,12,16,64

Woodford County,17,13,21,23,74

Bryan Station (64) – T. Adams 18, Owens 13, Gonzalez 2, Carpenter 2, Richmond 6, D. Adams 5, Golinski 9, Ashford 2, Faulkner 5, Burton 2.

Woodford County (74) – Jenkins 16, Asher 6, Starks 14, Jointer 13, Waide 20, Brown 2, Sturgis 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Madison Central vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Madison Southern High School
Berea, KY
December 14, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader. Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep. 5-9 Sr.Olivia Wagoner, 5-2 Jr. Maria Himes, and 5-4 So. Hadley French.

Madison Southern defeated Madison Central by the score of 38-35. Madison Southern led by 16 points in the third quarter but Madison Central fought back to take a one point lead late in the game before the Lady Eagles rallied for the victory. There were three lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 35.1% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 26.8% from the field including one of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 Madison Southern turnovers.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with nine points including five of five free throws, 13 rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley added seven points, five rebounds, and four assists. Hadley French recorded seven points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ashlan Estep chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Maria Himes added six points and two assists.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 10 points and six rebounds. Eden Carter added nine points, six rebounds, and two steals. Brittany Campbell recorded seven points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff chipped in with six points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Madison Central,6,4,12,13,35

Madison Southern,9,12,11,6,38

Madison Central (35) – Bro. Campbell 2, Carter 9. Ridderikhoff 6, Bri. Carter 7, Strader 10, Long 1.

Madison Southern (38) – Sandlin 9, Estep 7, Wagoner 2, Himes 6, French 7, B. Hensley 7.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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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Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 12, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr, Eriyaune Daniels. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-9 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-7 Jr, Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

LCA led 23-16 at halftime but Dunbar rallied in the second half to earn a 50-44 victory. The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Dunbar shot 28.3% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 33 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 37.5% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored deven points off 11 Dunbar turnovers.

Justice Biggerstaff led Dunbar with 20 points including six of seven free throws and two steals. Layla Flynn added 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and eight steals. Eriyaune Daniels recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and three steals.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 20 points including four three point baskets, and five rebounds. Koko Castle added 17 points including nine of 10 free throws, and 11 rebounds. Ella Gabbert recorded five points and six rebounds. Jenny Bertram chipped in with two points, 12 rebounds, and two assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,4,12,12,22,50

Lexington Christian Academy,14,9,6,15,44

Paul Laurence Dunbar (50) – Rusing 3, Biggerstaff 20, Rankin 2, Flynn 14, Daniels 8, Yaden 3.

Lexington Christian Academy (44) – Gabbert 5, Bertram 2, Castle 17, Brown 20, Roberts 0.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.

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Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 12, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr, Eriyaune Daniels. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-9 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-7 Jr, Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

LCA led 23-16 at halftime but Dunbar rallied in the second half to earn a 50-44 victory. The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Dunbar shot 28.3% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 33 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 37.5% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored deven points off 11 Dunbar turnovers.

Justice Biggerstaff led Dunbar with 20 points including six of seven free throws and two steals. Layla Flynn added 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and eight steals. Eriyaune Daniels recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and three steals.

Chapel Brown led LCA with 20 points including four three point baskets, and five rebounds. Koko Castle added 17 points including nine of 10 free throws, and 11 rebounds. Ella Gabbert recorded five points and six rebounds. Jenny Bertram chipped in with two points, 12 rebounds, and two assists.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,4,12,12,22,50

Lexington Christian Academy,14,9,6,15,44

Paul Laurence Dunbar (50) – Rusing 3, Biggerstaff 20, Rankin 2, Flynn 14, Daniels 8, Yaden 3.

Lexington Christian Academy (44) – Gabbert 5, Bertram 2, Castle 17, Brown 20, Roberts 0.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's 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 football events appear on kyprephoops.com.