BB2023FCWG

Franklin County vs. Westmoreland (TN) (Girls)

Lady Invitational of the South (Championship)

Allen County-Scottsville High School
Scottsville, KY
December 30, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-9 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-1 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-5 Jr. Leia Hogan, and 5-8 So. Logan Kennedy. Westmoreland (TN) coach EJ Perry countered with 5-10 Jr. Amelia Richardson, 5-6 Sr. Gracie Leath, 5-11 Sr. Baye Dobbs, Fr. Gintree Freeman, and 5-3 Sr. Skylat McMillian.

Franklin County defeated Westmoreland by the score of 46-37 to earn ther championship. Franklin County shot 39.5% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers. Westmoreland shot 31.2% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.

Rachel Shropshire led Franklin County with 13 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Leia Hogan added 10 points including seven of 10 free throws, and two assists. Logan Kennedy recorded nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Juliana Frazee chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots, and was named Tournament MVP.

Amelia Richardson led Westmoreland with 11 points including five of eight free throws, and eight rebounds. Baye Dobbs added nine points including five of six free throws, and three rebounds. Skylar McMillian recorded six points on two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Gintree Freeman chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

Franklin County,6,13,9,18,46

Westmoreland (TN),4,9,5,19,37

Franklin County (46) – Shropshire 13, Jackson 3, Frazee 6, Hogan 10, L. Kennedy 9, Newton 3, Taylor 2.

Westmoreland (TN) (37) – Richardson 11, Leath 3, Dobbs 9, Freeman 5, McMillian 6, Williams 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Franklin County 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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BB2023GCBOB

Great Crossing vs. Bishop O'Connell (VA) (Boys)

Beach Ball Classic Traditional Division (Championship)

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
December 30, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 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. Bishop O’Connell coach Joe Wootten countered with 6-7 Sr. Jadyn Harris, 6-6 Sr. Bryson Tucker, 6-8 Sr. Wyatt Norton, 6-5 Jr. Shane Lincoln, and 6-5 Sr. AJ Swinton.

Bishop O’Connell defeated Great Crossing 77-74 in double overtime in a game destined to be remembered as a classic. Ther eree 10 ties and lead changes in this game that were highlighted by a 13-2 long by Bishop O’Connell and an 18-2 run by Great Crossing. Great Crossing trailed 28-14 in the second period and 34-25 at halftime. Bishop O’Connell shot 44.8% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Knights connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 50% from the field including eight of 14 from beyond the arc. The Warhawks connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Bishop O’Connell turnovers.

Bryson Tucker led Bishop O’Connell with 27 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Wyatt Norton added 21 points including two three point baskets, and 11 rebounds. AJ Swinton recorded 10 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jadyn Harris chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Aiden Culker added seven points.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 24 points, 25 rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Jeremiah Godfrey added 19 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Vince Dawson III recorded 17 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Junius Burrell chipped in with six points and seven assists. Gage Richardson added six points on two three point baskets and four assists.

Great Crossing,12.13.16,19,4,10,74

Bishop O’Connell,19,15,8,18,4,13,77

Great Crossing (74) – Godfrey 19, Dawson III 17, Moreno 24, Burrell 6, Richardson 6, Holman 2.

Bishop O’Connell (77) – Harris 8, Tucker 27, Norton 21, Lincoln 0, Swinton 10, Caulker 7, Walker 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing 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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BB2023LCOLCATHB

Lyon County vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

White, Greer, and Maggard Holiday Classic (Championship)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 30, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lyon County coach Ryan Perry started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Brady Shoulders, 6-2 So. Braydon Kirk, 6-6 So. Lukas Breedlove, 6-2 Sr. Travis Perry, and 6-3 Sr. Jack Reddick. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith, and 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart.

The score was tied 44-44 at halftime but Lyon County dominated in the second half to pull away for a 83-63 victory over Lexington Catholic making a strong argument for the the number one team in the state at this time and further solidifying Travis Perry as the favorite for Mr. Baskertball this season. Both teams shoot a sizzling 64% from the field in the first half and Lyon County upped the ante in the second half by shooting 73.7% from the field after the intermission. Lyon County shot 68.2% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lyons connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled own 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 47.9% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Lyon County turnovers.

Travis Perry led Lyon County with 33 points including seven three point baskets, four of five free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Jack Reddick added 15 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Brady Shoulders recorded 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Braydon Kirk chipped in with 12 points on six of six from the field, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Lukas Breedlove added eight points including four of five free throws.

John Reinhart led lexington Catholic with 22 points including seven three point baskets, four assists, and two steals. Tyler Doyle added 20 points. 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Rowan Williams chipped in with four points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Lyon County,19,25,23,16,83

Lexington Catholic,21,23,8,11,63

Lyon County (83) – Shoulders 13, Kirk 12, Breedlove 8, Perry 33, Reddick 15, Defew 2.

Lexington Catholic (63) – Doyle 20, Turner 2, R. Williams 4, Smith 4, Reinhart 22, Harward 9, Woodall 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic 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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BB2023MCSLB

Marshall County vs. South Laurel (Boys)

Richmond Car and Truck Center Holiday Classic Tournament (Championship)

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
December 29, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Marshall County coach Sawyer Donohoo started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Orrin Phelps, 6-1 Jr. Tommy Robertson, 6-4 Fr. Matthew Langhi, 5-11 Jr. Alex Staples, and 6-0 So. Ryan Stokes. South Laurel coach Jeff Davis countered with 6-0 Jr. Joshua Steele, 5-8 So. Blaine Baker, 6-7 Jr. Jordan Mabe, 5-8 Fr. Jordan Steele, and 5-11 Jr. Colton Rawlings.

South Laurel defeated Marshall County by the score of 62-52. South Laurel utilized Jordan Mabe’s ability to handle the ball and get to the rim to their full advantage as he lived at the free throw line connecting on 14 of 21 free throws. South Laurel shot 51.6% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 28 of 39 free throws, pulled down 22 free throws, and scored 145 points off 14 Marshall County turnovers. Marshall County shot 39.5% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. They connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 South Laurel turnovers.

Jordan Mabe was named Tournament MVP and led South Laurel with 28 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Colton Rawlings added 12 points including seven of eight free throws, two blocked shots, and three steals. Jordan Steele recorded eight points including four of six free throws. Joshua Steele chipped in with seven [points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Matthew Langhi led Marshall County with 15 points including seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tommy Robertson added 12 points including three three point baskets and three of four from the free throw line. 6-4 Sr. Logan Parker recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Marshall County,12,7,13,20,52

South Laurel,9,15,17,21,62

Marsahall County (52) – Phelps 0, Robertson 12, Langhi 15, Staples 4, Stokes 4,Henson 3, Parker 8, Mohler 2, Phillips 4.

South Laurel (62) – Joshua Steele 7, Baker 0, Mabe 28, Jordan Steele 8, Rawlings 12, Brown 2, Howard 3, Fullmer 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Event Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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BB2023LRCGCB

Little Rock Central (AR) vs. Great Crossing

King of the Bluegrass (Championship)

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 23, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Little Rock Central (AR) coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore, 6-8 Sr. CJ Washington, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, and 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen. 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 trailed 15-8 after the first quarter but rallied to defeat Little Rock Central by the score of 54-47 to capture the title. Great Crossing shot 57.9% from the field including five of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Little Rock Central turnovers. Little Rock Central shot 36.4% from the field including two of 18 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Burrell was six of eight from the field including three of three from beyond the arc and two of four free throws. Vince Dawson III added 12 points and four assists. Malachi Moreno recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, three steals, and was named KOB MVP. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Daniel Culberson led Little Rock Central with 15 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Luke Moore added 11 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Annor Boateng recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, three steals. And was named KOB Most Outstanding Player. CJ Washington chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Little Rock Central,15,5,10,17,47

Great Crossing,8,16,16,14,54

Little Rock Central (47) – Boateng 10, Moore 11, Washington 8, Culberson 15, Allen 3.

Great Crossing (54) – Godfrey 7, Dawson III 12, Moreno 11, Burrell 17, Richardson 4, Holman 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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BB2023GRCRYLEG

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

White, Greer, and Maggard Holiday Classic

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 23, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 6-1 Jr. Ciara Byars, 5-5 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 6-0 Sr. Quinn Eubank, 5-10 So. Jaelyn Jones, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Baker, 5-4 Sr. Kassidy Peters, and 5-8 Sr. Gracie Carrigan.

George Rogers dominated tonight both offensively and defensively in a 79-43 victory over a very good Ryle squad. Tonight was another story as the Lady Cardinals shot the lights out from both inside and out and their suffocating defense never allowed the potent Ryle offense to get untracked. GRC shot 55.4% from the field including nine of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 24 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 35.6% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 GRC turnovers.

Kennedy Stamper led a balanced George Rogers Clark scoring attack with 18 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Ciara Byars added 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots and was named Tournament MVP. Anaya Chestnut recorded 13 points including three three point baskets and four assists. 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Teigh Yeast added 10 points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green recorded 10 points including three of four free throws. Makili Tabor pulled down six rebounds.

Quinn Eubank led Ryle with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Baker added eight points and four rebounds. Jaelyn Jones recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

George Rogers Clark,18,22,17,22,79

Ryle,8,13,16,6,43

George Rogers Clark (79) – Yeast 10, Tabor 0, Byars 14, Stamper 18, A, Chestnut 13, Jones 12, Green 10, Miller 2.

Ryle (43) – Eubank 17, Jones 7, Baker 8, Peters 3, Carrigan 3, Fong 1, McClain 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Lexington Catholic 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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BB2023SHASFG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. St. Francis (GA)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 21, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. St. Francis coach Aisha Kennedy countered with 6-2 Sr. Sa’Mya Wyatt, 6-2 Jr. Amelia Basit, 6-3 Fr. Ailia Courtenay, 5-5 So. Camryn Golston, and 5-5 Sr. Nya Young.

St. Francis (GA) defeated Sacred Heart Academy by the score of 69-60. The score was tied 45-45 after three quarters but the Knights outscored Sacred Heart 24-15 in the final quarter to earn the victory. St. Francis shot 57.1% from the field including one of three from the three point line. The Knights connected on 20 of 30 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Sacred Heart Academy. Sacred Heart Academy shot 36.9% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 St. Francis turnovers.

Camryn Golston led St. Francis with 27 points including eight of 10 free throws, and two assists. Sa’Mya Wyatt added 18 points including six of 12 free throws, and 10 rebounds. Ailia Courtenay recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. Nya Young chipped in with 10 points and three assists. Amelia Basit pulled down seven rebounds.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart Academy with 20 points including two three point baskets, and eight assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Angelina Pelayo recorded eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Claire Russell pulled down seven rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,11,15,15,60

St. Francis,10,17,18,24,69

Sacred Heart Academy (60) – Johnson 19, Russell 2, Pelayo 8, Jordan 5, Bender 20, Kincaid 4, Howe 2.

St. Francis (69) – Wyatt 18, Basit 0, Courtenay 14, Golston 27, Young 10.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy 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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BB2023MDSHG

Mater Dei (CA) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 20, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Mater Dei (CA) coach Kevin Kiernan started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Kacli Wynn, 6-0 Jr. Addison Deal, 6-3 Sr. Jenessa Cotton, 5-8 Jr. Amaya Williams, and 5-11 Jr. Devyn Kiernan. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Mater Dei outscored Sacred Heart Academy 21-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 69-56 victory. The score was tied seven times and there were five lead changes in the game. Mater Dei shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Monarchs connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 15 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 36.8% from the field including five of 19 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 19 Mater Dei turnovers.

Kacli Wynn led Mater Dei with 23 points including three three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and two steals. Addison Deal added 21 points including two three point baskets. Jenessa Cotton recorded nine points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 18 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Angelina Pelayo added 14 points. Reagan Bender recorded 13 points including four of four free throws, two assists, and three steals. Amirah Jordan chipped in with five points, six assists, and three steals.

Mater Dei,15,19,21,14,69

Sacred Heart Academy,17,11,9,19,56

Mater Dei (69) – Wynn 23, Deal 21, Cotton 9, Williams 2, Kiernan 2, Hoss 2, Rice 3, Shaw 7.

Sacred Heart Academy (56) – Johnson 18, Russell 1, Pelayo 14, Jordan 5, Bender 13, Holbrook 3, Howe 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy 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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BB2023SHAMCDG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Miami Country Day (FL)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 19, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Miami Country Day coach Ochiel Swaby countered with 5-9 Sr. Kaliyah Morales, 5-9 Fr. Jalynn Belton, 6-2 Sr. Kayla Nelms, 5-3 Fr. Kori Edge, and 5-7 Sr. Sofia Mendez.

Miami Country Day led Sacred Heart Academy 35-16 at halftime on their way to a 54-43 victory. Miami Country Day shot 46.3% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 26.5% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Miami Country Day turnovers.

Jaylynn Belton led Miami Country Day with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, two rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kaliyah Morales added 12 points, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Kayla Nelms recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Sofia Mendez chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 24 points including three three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender added six points and three steals.

Sacred Heart Academy,8,8,14,13,43

Miami Country Day,17,18,10,9,54

Sacred Heart Academy (43) – Johnson 24, Russell 2, Pelayo 3, Jordan 1, Bender 6, Kincaid 4, Howe 3.

Miami Country Day (54) – Morales 12, Belton 18, Nelms 11, Edge 2, Mendez 8, Deal 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy 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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BB2023SACXCPG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Xavier College Prep (AZ)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 18, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Xavier College Prep coach Jennifer Gillom countered with 5-10 Sr. Dominique Nesland, 5-7 Sr. Maureen Ulrich, 6-4 So. Irene (Noelle) Guiamatsia, 5-6 Sr. Jasmine Olivar, and 5-10 Sr. Sarah Miller.

Sacred Heart Academy raced out to an 11-0 lead but Xavier College Prep fought back and captured a hard fought 58-55 victory over the Valkyries. There were nine lead changes and seven ties in this game. Xavier College Prep shot 32.1% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line. The Gators connected on 18 of 29 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 41.2% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Xavier College Prep turnovers.

Sarah Miller led Xavier College Prep with 29 points including five three point baskets, six of 11 free throws, and seven rebounds. Irene (Noelle) Guiamatsia added 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Dominique Nesland recorded five points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Maureen Ulrich chipped in with five points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 24 points including five of six free throws, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo added 11 points and five rebounds. Reagan Bender recorded seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-9 Sr. Emi-Lee Howe chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Amirah Jordan recorded four points, six assists, and five steals. Claire Russell pulled down eight rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,15,10,14,16,55

Xavier College Prep,13,10,15,20,58

Sacred Heart Academy (55) – Johnson 24, Russell 2, Pelayo 11, Jordan 4, Bender 7, Howe 7.

Xavier College Prep (58) – Nesland 5, Ulrich 5, Guiamatsia 11, Olivar 4, Miller 29, Sanford 4.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy 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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