Topic: Basketball
BB2024ACMCG
Anderson County vs. Madison Central (Girls)
Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
January 9, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, and 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-7 Sr. Olivia Metcalfe, 5-9 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.
Anderson County defeated Madison Central by the score of 41-35. Anderson County raced out to a 19-5 first quarter lead but Madison Central rallied to take a 30-26 lead late in the third quarter before Anderson County rallied for the victory. There were two ties and four lead changes in the game. Madison Central went cold in the final quarter only connecting on two of 14 from the field during the final quarter. Anderson County shot 35.3% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored four points off three Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 25% from the field including two of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Anderson County turnovers.
Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 16 points including six of eight free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Jenna Satterly added 11 points including two three point baskets and five of six free throws. Ella Baum recorded four points and 11 rebounds.
5-7 Sr. Eden Carter led Madison Central with 13 points including five of six free throws, and seven rebounds. Nataya Strader added seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. Olivia Metcalfe added five points and two rebounds. Brittany Campbell recorded three points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Brooke Campbell chipped in with two points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Anderson County,19,4,5,13,41
Madison Central,5,13,12,5,35
Anderson County (41) – Johnson 16, Cooper 3, Baum 4, Hyatt 0, Satterly 11, Wells 2, McGregor 5.
Madison Central (35) – Bro. Campbell 2, Metcalfe 5, Ridderikhoff 2, Bri. Campbell 3, Strader 7, Carter 13, Miles 3.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Madison Central Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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