Richmond Car & Truck Center Holiday Classic Tournament December 27-29, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023BBRCTCHC

Richmond Car & Truck Center Holiday Classic Tournament (Boys)
Madison Central High School

Richmond, KY
December 27-29, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

December 27^th

South Laurel vs. North Hardin

South Laurel coach Jeff Davis started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Joshua Steele, 5-11 Jr. Colton Rawlings, 6-8 Jr. Jordan Mabe, 5-8 So. Blaine Baker, and 5-8 Fr. Jordan Steele. North Hardin coach Michael Baffour countered with 6-3 Jr. Shaun Boykins Jr., 6-2 Jr. Seth Woods, 6-6 Sr. Darius Wiley, 5-10 Sr. Adam Charney, and 6-1 Sr. Taveon Smith.

South Laurel earned a hard fought 64-57 victory over North Hardin. There were six ties and nine lead changes in this game. South Laurel shot 52.3% fom the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 North Hardin turnovers. North Hardin shot 42.3% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Trojans connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 South Laurel turnovers.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 22 points including eight of 11 free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. Colton Rawlings added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, two rebounds, and four steals. Joshua Steele recorded nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jordan Steele chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Shaun Boykins Jr. led North Hardin with 25 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Taveon Smith added 14 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and five steals. 6-2 Sr. Trevion Ross recorded seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Seth Woods chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

South Laurel,11,14,19,20,64
North Hardin,9,13,21,14,57

South Laurel (64) – Joshua Steele 9, Rawlings 18, Mabe 22, Baker 4, Jordan Steele 8, Howard 3.
North Hardin (57) – Boykins 25, Woods 4, Wiley 0, Charney 5, Smith 14, Ross 7, John 2.

Lincoln County vs. George Rogers Clark

Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sawyer Horton, 6-2 Sr. Seth Horton, 6-3 So. Sawyer Robbins, 5-9 Sr, Blade Nuckols, and 6-0 Fr. Cash Baird. George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook countered with 6-2 Sr. Breland Morrison, 6-1 Jr. Eli Craig, 6-2 Sr. JP Gaines, 5-9 So. Malachi Ashford, and 5-11 Sr. Reshaun Hampton.

George Rogers Clark defeated Lincoln County by the score of 71-55. George Rogers Clark shot 54.3% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Lincoln County turnovers. Lincoln County shot 43.2% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Breland Morrison led a balanced George Rogers Clark scoring attack with 18 points including five of six free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Reshaum Hampton added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. JP Gaines recorded 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Eli Craig chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Malachi Ashford recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists.

Sawyer Horton led Lincoln County with 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists. Sawyer Robbins added 15 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Seth Horton recorded nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Blade Nuckols chipped in with six points and three rebounds.

Lincoln County,13,13,8,21,55
George Rogers Clark,18,22,17,14,71

Lincoln County (55) – Sawyer Horton 15, Seth Horton 9, Robbins 15, Nuckols 6, Baird 5, Sergent 2, Pendygraft 3.
George Rogers Clark (71) – Morrison 18, Craig 12, Gaines 13, Ashford 11, Hampton 16, Campbell 1.

Marshall County vs. Green County

Marshall County coach Sawyer Donohoo started the following lineup:6-4 Sr. Logan Parker, 6-1 Jr. Tommy Robertson, 6-4 Fr. Matthew Langhi, 5-11 Jr. Alex Staples, and 6-0 So. Ryan Stokes. Green County coach Tommy Gilbert countered with 6-4 Jr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-2 Jr. Jayden Marr, 6-4 Jr. Houston Hodges, 5-10 Jr. Tanner Willis, and 6-0 Sr. Nelson McKinney.

Marshall County trailed 47-41 after three quarters but outscored Green County 24-5 in the final quarter to earn a 65-52 victory. There were four ties and one lead change in the game. Marshall County shot 50% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Marshals connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Green County turnovers. Green County shot 40.4% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Marshall County turnovers.

Alex Staples led Marshall County with 22 points including four of five free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Tommy Robertson added 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Matthew Langhi recorded nine points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Logan Parker chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Kyzer Phillips added six points on two three point baskets.

Hayden Blakeman led Green County with 21 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Tanner Willis added 10 points including two three point baskets, and four assists. 6-3 Sr. Eli Bishop recorded eight points and two rebounds. Jayden Marr chipped in with six points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals.

Marshall County,9,11,21,24,65
Green County,12,18,17,5,52

Marshall County (65) – Parker 6, Robertson 12, Langhi 9, Staples 22, Stokes 4, Phillips 6, Phelps 4, Mohler 2.
Green County (52) – Blakeman 21, Marr 6, Hodges 2, Willis 10, McKinney 5, Bishop 8.

Bishop Brossart vs. Madison Central

Bishop Brossart coach Ben Franzen started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Domyniq Hadden, 5-10 So. Ben Doyle, 6-4 Jr. Alex Combs, 5-7 Jr. Parker Mulberry, and 5-8 Fr. Brady Boruske. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-3 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

Madison Central defeated Bishop Brossart by the score of 80-56. Madison Central shot 43.1% from the field including nine of 35 from the three point line. The Indians connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 20 Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 46.9% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Madison Central turnovers.

Cody Morrison led Madison Central with 28 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Landon Ray added 12 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Will Richardson recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Tye Thomas chipped in with eight points, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots. Eli Steele recorded five points, six rebounds, and four steals.

Domyniq Hadden led Bishop Brossart with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 So. Nicholas Cozzi added 13 points and three rebounds. Ben Doyle recorded seven points and two rebounds. Parker Mulberry chipped in with six points on two three point baskets.

Bishop Brossart,13,18,10,15,56
Madison Central,22,26,22,10,80

Bishop Brossart (56) – Hadden 14, Doyle 7, Combs 0, Mulberry 6, Boruske 5, Cozzi 13, Kuntz 2, Hill 3, Mandel 4, Steffen 2.
Madison Central (80) – Morrison 28, E, Steele 5, Thomas 8, Richardson 11, Ray 12, Landsaw 5, Hamilton 2, Asher 6. Goatley 3.

December 28^th

Lincoln County vs. North Hardin (Consolation)

Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sawyer Horton, 6-2 Sr. Seth Horton, 6-3 So. Sawyer Robbins, 5-9 Sr, Blade Nuckols, and 6-0 Fr. Cash Baird. North Hardin coach Michael Baffour countered with 6-3 Jr. Shaun Boykins Jr., 6-2 Jr. Seth Woods, 6-6 Sr. Darius Wiley, 5-10 Sr. Adam Charney, and 6-1 Sr. Taveon Smith.

North Hardin defeated Lincoln County by the score of 88-66. North Hardin led 38-35 at halftime but pulled away in the second half for the victory. There were eight ties and 19 lead changes in the game, North Hardin shot 53.6% from the field including 13 of 24 from the three point line. The Trojans connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 18 Lincoln County turnovers. Lincoln County shot 44.4% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored six points off 13 North Hardin turnovers.

Taveon Smith led North Hardin with 35 points including eight three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and five steals. 6-0 Jr. John Tyree added 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Shaun Boykins Jr. recorded 15 points including five of seven free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Darius Wiley chipped in with 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Blade Nuckols led Lincoln County with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws and four assists. Sawyer Horton added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Cash Baird recorded 11 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. Seth Bordon chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Sawyer Robbins added 10 points and four rebounds.

Lincoln County,20,15,18,13,66
North Hardin,20,18,27,23,88

Lincoln County (66) – Sawyer Horton 15, Seth Morton 10, Robbins 10, Nuckols 16, Baird 11, Agee 4.
North Hardin (88) – Boykins Jr. 15, Woods 0. Wiley 10, Charney 2, Smith 35, Tyree 17, Melton 2, Mulligan 2, Ross 3, Mackey 2.

Bishop Brossart vs. Green County (Consolation)

Bishop Brossart coach Ben Franzen started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Domyniq Hadden, 5-10 So. Ben Doyle, 6-4 Jr. Alex Combs, 5-7 Jr. Parker Mulberry, and 5-8 Fr. Brady Boruske. Green County coach Tommy Gilbert countered with 6-4 Jr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-2 Jr. Jayden Marr, 6-4 Jr. Houston Hodges, 5-10 Jr. Tanner Willis, and 6-3 Sr. Eli Bishop.

Green County defeated Bishop Brossart by the score of 77-54. Green County shot 54.7% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Dragons connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 15 Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 42.1% from the field including one of 13 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Green County turnovers.

Hayden Blakeman led Green County with 25 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, six rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Jayden Marr added 16 points three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Eli Bishop recorded nine points and two rebounds. 6-3 So. Hudson Fields chipped in with eight points and four rebounds. Houston Hodges recorded seven points and six rebounds.

6-0 So. Nicholas Cozzi led Bishop Brossart with 16 points and two rebounds. Domyniq Hadden added nine points and six rebounds. 5-9 So. Beckett Kuntz recorded seven points and six rebounds. Brady Boruske chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists. Alex Combs added five points and two rebounds.

Bishop Brossart,12,17,7,18,54
Green County,18,25,21,13,77

Bishop Brossart (54) – Hadden 9, Doyle 2, Combs 5, Mulberry 0, Boruske 6, Beckett 7, Hill 5, Cozzi 16, Hesse 2, Mandel 2.
Green County (77) – Blakeman 25, Marr 16, Hodges 7, Willis 3, Bishop 9, Shively 3, Squires 1, Sluder 5, Fields 8.

George Rogers Clark vs. South Laurel (Semifinal)

George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Breland Morrison, 6-1 Jr. Eli Craig, 6-2 Sr. JP Gaines, 5-9 So. Malachi Ashford, and 5-11 Sr. Reshaun Hampton. South Laurel coach Jeff Davis countered with 6-0 Jr. Joshua Steele, 5-11 Jr. Colton Rawlings, 6-8 Jr. Jordan Mabe, 5-8 So. Blaine Baker, and 5-8 Fr. Jordan Steele.

South Laurel trailed 31-21 at halftime 44-40 after three quarters but rallied for a 60-57 victory over George Rogers Clark. The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in the game. South Laurel shot 48.6% from the field including six of nine from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers. GRC shot 45.8% from the field including nine of 23 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 South Laurel turnovers.

Colton Rawlings led South Laurel with 30 points including five three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, and three rebounds. Jordan Mabe added 15 points including four of five free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Joshua Steele recorded eight points including four of four free throws. Jordan Steele chipped in with four points and seven rebounds.

Reshaun Hampton led George Rogers Clark with 23 points including six three point baskets and two rebounds. Breland Morrison added 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three blocked shots. JP Gaines recorded nine points and eight rebounds. Malachi Ashford chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

George Rogers Clark,14,17,13,13,57
South Laurel,10,11,19,20,60

George Rogers Clark (57) – Morrison 17, Craig 0, Gaines 9, Ashford 8, Hampton 23.
South Laurel (60) – Joshua Steele 8, Rawlings 30, Mabe 15, Baker 1, Jordan Steele 4, Brown 2.

Madison Central vs. Marshall County (Semifinal)

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-3 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray. Marshall County coach Sawyer Donohoo countered with 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.

Marshall County trailed 43-39 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Madison Central by the score of 60-55. Marshall County shot 63.9% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Marshals connected on 10 of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 43.5% from the field including 10 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Marshall County turnovers.

Alex Staples led Marshall County with 33 points including eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Tommy Robertson added nine points and four rebounds. 5-10 Jr. Kyzer Phillips recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists.

Cody Morrison led Madison Central with 23 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, and two rebounds. Tye Thomas added eight points, four rebounds, and four assists. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley recorded six points on two three point baskets.

Madison Central,14,15,14,12,55
Marshall County,9,10,20,21,60

Madison Central (55) – Morrison 23, Eli Steele 5, Thomas 8, Richardson 3, Ray 4, Goatley 6, C. Steele 3, Asher 3.
Marshall County (60) – Phelps 0, Robertson 9, Langhi 2, Staples 33, Stokes 2, Phillips 8, Henson 2, Parker 4.

December 29^th

Bishop Brossart vs. Lincoln County (7^th Place Game)

Bishop Brossart coach Ben Franzen started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Domyniq Hadden, 5-10 So. Ben Doyle, 6-4 Jr. Alex Combs, 5-7 Jr. Parker Mulberry, and 5-8 Fr. Brady Boruske. Lincoln County coach Jeff Jackson started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Sawyer Horton, 6-2 Sr. Seth Horton, 6-3 So. Sawyer Robbins, 5-9 Sr, Blade Nuckols, and 6-0 Fr. Cash Baird.

Lincoln County led 42-35 with 5:46 left in the game but following one technical foul each on a player for both teams and two fouls on the Bishop Brossart bench Lincoln County finished the game on a 23-6 run for a 65-41 victory. Lincoln County shot 44.7% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Patriots connected on 16 of 23 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 19 Bishop Brossart turnovers. Bishop Brossart shot 31.6% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 10 of 14 free throws. Pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Lincoln County turnovers.

Blade Nuckols led Lincoln County with 22 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Sawyer Robbins added 12 points including five of six free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Cash Baird recorded 12 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Sawyer Horton chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Parker Mulberry led Bishop Brossart with nine points on three three point baskets. 5-9 So. Beckett Kuntz added eight points including two three point baskets, Domyniq Hadden recorded six points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Ben Doyle chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Bishop Brossart,5,10,15,11,41
Lincoln County,16,11,11,27,65

Bishop Brossart (41) – Hadden 6, Doyle 6, Combs 0, Mulberry 9, Boruske 3, Kuntz 8, Hill 2, Carter 3, Mandel 4.
Lincoln County (65) – Sawyer Horton 10, Seth Horton 3, Robbins 12, Nuckols 22, Baird 12, Foster 3, Roberts 1, Agee 2.

Green County vs. North Hardin (Consolation Bracket Championship)

Green County coach Tommy Gilbert started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Hayden Blakeman, 6-2 Jr. Jayden Marr, 6-4 Jr. Houston Hodges, 5-10 Jr. Tanner Willis, and 6-0 Sr. Nelson McKinney. North Hardin coach Michael Baffour countered with 6-3 Jr. Shaun Boykins Jr., 6-2 Jr. Seth Woods, 6-6 Sr. Darius Wiley, 5-10 Sr. Adam Charney, and 6-1 Sr. Taveon Smith.

North Hardin outscored Green County 26-14 in the third quarter on their way to a 77-68 victory. There were four ties and five lead changes in this game. North Hardin shot 54.9% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Trojans connected on 14 of 17 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 19 Green County turnovers. Green County shot 47.6% from the field including four of seven from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on 24 of 32 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 North Hardin turnovers.

Shaun Boykins Jr. led North Hardin with 28 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, and five rebounds. Taveon Smith added 14 points including five of five free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Jr. John Tyree recorded 10 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Darius Wiley chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Hayden Blakeman led Green County with 36 points including three three point baskets, 11 of 13 free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. Kelson McKinney added 13 points including seven of nine free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Jayden Marr recorded 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Green County,11,17,14,26,68
North Hardin,9,21,26,21,77

Green County (68) – Blakeman 36, Marr 12, Hodges 3, Willis 0, McKinney 13, Squires 2, Bishop 2.
North Hardin (77) – Boykins Jr. 28, Woods 4, Wiley 8, Charney 0, Smith 14, Tyree 10, Melton 2, Mulligan 4, Ross 2, Huff 3, Mackey 2.

George Rogers Clark vs. Madison Central (3^rd Place Game)

George Rogers Clark coach Josh Cook started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Breland Morrison, 6-1 Jr. Eli Craig, 6-2 Sr. JP Gaines, 5-9 So. Malachi Ashford, and 5-11 Sr. Reshaun Hampton. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-3 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

George Rogers Clark eked out a 54-50 victory over Madison Central. George Rogers Clark shot 38.6% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Cardinals connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 39.1% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight George Rogers Clark turnovers.

Reshaun Hampton led George Rogers Clark with 30 points including five three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Malachi Ashford added 11 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. JP Gaines recorded nine points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds.

Tye Thomas led Madison Central with 20 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Cody Morrison added 14 points, two rebounds, and four assists. Landon Ray pulled down seven rebounds.

George Rogers Clark,15,19,7,13,54
Madison Central,9,14,11,16,50

George Rogers Clark (54) – Morrison 2, Craig 2, Gaines 9, Ashford 11, Hampton 30.
Madison Central (50) – Morrison 14, Eli Steele 3, Thomas 20, Richardson 2, Ray 2, Goatley 5, Asher 4.

Marshall County vs. South Laurel (Championship)

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, 5-11 Jr. Colton Rawlings, 6-8 Jr. Jordan Mabe, 5-8 So. Blaine Baker, and 5-8 Fr. Jordan Steele.

South Laurel defeated Marshall County by the score of 62-52 to earn the championship. South Laurel utilized Jordan Mabe’s ability to get in the lane and score off the bounce and it worked flawlessly as Mabe scored 28 points including 14 of 21 from the free throw line. 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 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Marshall County turnovers. Marshall County shot 39.5% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Marshals connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 South Laurel turnovers.

Jordan Mabe led South Laurel with 28 points, six rebounds, and two assists and was named Tournament MVP. 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 and two rebounds. Joshua Steele chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, two assists, 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. 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

Marshall 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, Rawlings 12, Mabe 28, Baker 0, Jordan Steele 8, Brown 2, Howard 3, Fullmer 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.

Covington Catholic vs. Walton Verona (Boys) January 16, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Covington Catholic vs. Walton Verona (Boys)

Walton Verona High School
Walton, KY
January 16, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Brady Hussey, 6-0 Jr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-9 Sr. Caden Miller, 5-11 So. Cash Harney, and 5-11 So. Athens McGillis. Walton Verona coach Mike Hester countered with 6-4 Jr. Aiden Kerns, 6-3 Sr. Julian Dixon, 6-6 Jr. Aaron Gutman, 5-8 Sr. Landon Bach, and 6-2 Sr. Zach Smith.

Covington Catholic defeated Walton Verona by the score of 81-69. There were five lead changes and four ties in this game. Covington Catholic shot 57.9% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on nine of nine free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Walton Verona turnovers. Walton Verona shot 47.9% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic with 29 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Caden Miller added 22 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Athens McGillis recorded 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Brady Hussey chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists. Nolan Ruthsatz recorded seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Aaron Gutman led Walton Verona with 19 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Julian Dixson added 18 points including six of six free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Landon Bach recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Zach Smith chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws. 5-9 Sr. Max Montgomery recorded six points on two three point baskets, and four assists.

Covington Catholic,22,30,21,8,81

Walton Verona,13,26,14,16,69

Covington Catholic (81) – Hussey 9, Ruthsatz 0, Miller 22, Harney 29, McGillis 19, Bradshaw 2.

Walton Verona (69) – Kerns 3, Dixon 18, Gutman 19, Bach 13, Smith 10, Montgomery 6.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Covington 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.

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

Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Girls) January 16, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lexington Catholic vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Seabury Center

Berea College
Berea, KY
January 16, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-5 So. Josey Cox, and 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 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.

Madison Central raced out to a 34-6 halftime lead on their way to a 51-17 victory over Lexington Catholic. Madison Central shot 45.5% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on five of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 23 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 19.4% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored two points off eight Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Brittany Campbell added 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded nine points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Brooke Campbell chipped in with five points, three assists, and three steals. Eden Carter added five points, two rebounds, and five steals. 5-4 So. Skylar Collinsworth recorded five points.

Lydia Kennedy led Lexington Catholic with eight points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz added four points and 10 rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,4,2,2,9,17

Madison Central,15,19,12,5,51

Lexington Catholic (17) – Sackleh 2, Hall 0, Kennedy 8, Cox 0, Russell 0, Bretz 4, Absher 3.

Madison Central (51) – Carter 5, Bro. Carter 5, Ridderikhoff 9, Bri. Campbell 10, Strader 14, S. Collinsworth 5, Long 2, Miles 1.

 

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.

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

Sidwell Friend's Academy (DC) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls) January 15, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Sidwell Friends Academy (DC) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

St. James MLK Classic Elite H.S. Basketball Showcase

St. James Sports Wellness Complex
Springfield, VA
January 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Sidwell Friends Academy (DC) coach Tamika Dudley started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Jayla Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Marla Long, 6-4 Sr. Zania Socka, 5-7 So. Ava Yoon, and 6-2 Sr. Kendall Dudley. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-4 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Sidwell Friends Academy (DC) defeated Sacred Heart Academy by the score of 53-48. Sidwell Friends Academy (DC) shot 38.3% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Quakers connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 21 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 31.3% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 21 Sidwell Friends Academy turnovers.

Zania Socka led Sidwell Friends Academy with 22 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Kendall Dudley added 16 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Jayla Jackson recorded 13 points including four of six free throws, and three rebounds.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 26 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three rebounds. Claire Russell added seven points and six rebounds. Amirah Jordan recorded six points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Reagan Bender chipped in with five points on five of six free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Sidwell Friends Academy,17,13,13,10,53

Sacred Heart Academy,13,8,14,13,48

Sidwell Friends Academy (53) – Jackson 13, Long 2, Socka 22, Yoon 0, Dudley 16.

Sacred Heart Academy (48) – Johnson 26, Russell 7, Pelayo 0, Jordan 6, Bender 5, Kincaid 4.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

 

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Covington Catholic vs. Lakota East (OH) (Boys) Holiday Hardwood Classic January 14, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Covington Catholic vs. Lakota East (OH) (Boys)

Holiday Hardwood Classic

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
January 14, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic coach Scott Ruthsatz started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Brady Hussey, 6-0 Jr. Nolan Ruthsatz, 6-9 Sr. Caden Miller, 5-11 So. Cash Harney, and 5-11 So. Athens McGillis. Lakota East coach Clint Adkins countered with 6-2 So. Luke Shaw, 6-1 Sr. Bayze Wieland, 6-7 Sr. Derek Johnson, 6-0 Jr. Trey Perry, and 6-0 Sr. Elijah Perry.

Brady Hussey connected on two free throws late in the game to give Covington Catholic a 60-59 victory over Lakota East. Covington Catholic led 40-25 in the third quarter but had to rally to earn the come-from-behind victory. The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes in the game. Covington Catholic shot 53.7% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Lakota East turnovers. Lakota East shot 46% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Thunderhawks connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 19 points including four of four free throws, and three steals. Cash Harney added 14 points including two three point baskets, eight assists, and four steals. Brady Hussey recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, and eight rebounds. Caden Miller chipped in with six points, six rebounds, nine blocked shots, and two steals. 6-2 Sr. Noah Johnson added six points on two three point baskets and two assists.

Trey Perry led Lakota East with 25 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Derek Johnson added 16 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-5 Sr. Ty Smyers recorded seven points and two rebounds. Bayze Wieland chipped in with seven points and two rebounds.

Covington Catholic,13,20,14,13,60

Lakota East (OH),10,11,16,22,59

Covington Catholic (60) – Hussey 14, Ruthsatz 0, Miller 6, Harney 14, McGillis 19, Johnson 6, Bradshaw 1.

Lakota East (OH) (59) – Shaw 2, Wieland 7, Johnson 16, T. Perry 25, E. Perry 2, Smyers 7.

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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Corbin vs. Franklin County (Girls) January 13, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Corbin vs. Franklin County (Girls)

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
January 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Corbin coach Isaac Wilson started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Kylie Clem, 5-8 Sr. Bailey Stewart, 5-7 Jr. Raegan Walker, 5-8 Sr. Darcie Anderson, and 5-8 Sr. Kallie Housley. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan, and 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy.

Corbin captured a big win on the road with a 66-63 victory over Franklin County. Corbin shot 42.6% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Redhounds connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Franklin County shot 47.8% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Flyers connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

Kylie Clem led Corbin with 19 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kallie Housley added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Bailey Stewart recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, and seven of eight free throws. 5-6 So. Izzy Walker chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and two steals. Darcie Anderson recorded seven points and three assists. Raegan Walker pulled down nine rebounds.

Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 18 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Juliana Frazee added 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Rachel Shropshire recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, and three rebounds. Logan Kennedy chipped in with eight points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Madison Jackson added six points including three of four free throws, and four rebounds.

Corbin,20,14,14,18,66

Franklin County,13,14,19,17,63

Corbin (66) – Clem 19, B. Stewart 13, R. Walker 2, Anderson 7, Housley 14, I. Walker 11.

Franklin County (63) – Shropshire 12, Jackson 6, Frazee 12, Hogan 18, L. Kennedy 8, Wheeler 2, Taylor 5.

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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Princeton (OH) vs. Great Crossing (Boys) Holiday Hardwood Classic January 14, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Princeton (OH) vs. Great Crossing (Boys)

Holiday Hardwood Classic

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
January 14, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Princeton coach Bryan Wyant started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Brendan Braddix, 6-1 Jr. Arvonni Gill, 6-4 So. Landon Miree, 6-0 So. Rognny Santiago, and 6-0 So. Sebastian Jordan. 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 Princeton 54-52 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 79-74 victory. The score was tied 11 times and there were 14 lead changes in this game. Great Crossing shot 58.5% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Princeton turnovers. Princeton shot 53.7% from the field including 10 of 27 from beyond the arc. The Vikings connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 20 points on seven of nine from the field and six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Jeremiah Godfrey added 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Vince Dawson III recorded 16 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Junius Burrell chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-1 Fr. Lj Holman recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Rognny Santiago led princeton with 18 points including four three point baskets and three steals. Brendan Braddix added 16 points including three three point baskets, two assists, and four steals. Landon Miree recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-6 Jr. Daniel Jones chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Sebastian Jordan added seven points, three rebounds, and nine assists.

Princeton (OH),19,13,22,20,74

Great Crossing,17,16,19,27,79

Princeton (OH) (74) – Braddix 16, Arvonni Gill 2, Miree 14, Santiago 18, Jordan 7, Jones 10, Steel 3, Amire Gill 3, Phillips 1.

Great Crossing (79) – Godfrey 17, Dawson III 16, Moreno 20, Burrell 10, Richardson 3, Holman 9, Warren 4.

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Berea (Girls) 11th Region All 'A' Championship January 13, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Berea (Girls)

11^th Region All ‘A’ Championship

Frankfort High School F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium
Frankfort, KY
January 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-9 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-7 Sr. Abigail Beard, 5-7 Sr. Sophie Brewer, 5-9 So. Kadence Stepp, 5-1 Sr. Maddy King, and 5-3 Sr. Miranda Thacker.

Lexington Christian Academy survived giving up a 10 point halftime lead, and an overtime period to defeat Berea 41-38 in overtime to capture the 11^th Region title. Jenny Bertram hit two free throws down the stretch to ensure the victory. There were six lead chnges and four ties in this game. Lexington Christian Academy shot 37.5% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored five points off three Berea turnovers. Berea shot 31.1% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 LCA turnovers.

Koko Castle led Lexington Christian Academy with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Ella Gabbert added eight points on two three point baskets and five rebounds. Chapel Brown recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. Claire Roberts chipped in with seven points and eight rebounds. Jenny Bertram added four points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Abigail Beard led Berea with 12 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Sophie Brewer added 10 points and three rebounds. Kadence Stepp recorded eight points and eight rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy,11,13,5,4,8,41

Berea,10,4,13,6,5,38

Lexington Christian Academy (41) – Gabbert 8, Bertram 4, Castle 12, Brown 8, Roberts 7, Pridemore 2.

Berea (38) – Beard 12, Brewer 10, K. Stepp 8, King 3, Thacker 3, McLin 2.

All Tournament Team – Ella Gabbert, Chapel Brown, Koko Castle, and Claire Roberts (MVP) (Lexington Christian Academy), Abigail Beard, Sophie Brewer, and Maddy King (Berea), Toko Ashida and Kathryn Kinder (Sayre), Maiya Bhandari and Piper Moore (Model), and Charlianne Robinson and Kendall Cook (Frankfort).

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bishop McNamara (MD) (Girls) January 13, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Bishop McNamara (MD) (Girls)

2024 St. James MLK Classic Elite HS Basketball Showcase

St. James Sports Wellness Complex
Springfield, VA
January 13, 2024

© 2024 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, 5-4 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Bishop McNamara (MD) coach Ron James countered with 6-1 Sr. LaNae’ Corbett, 5-9 Jr, Vanessa Harris, 6-2 Jr. Zhen Craft, 5-7 Jr. Mary Amoateng, and 5-8 Sr. Madisen McDaniel.

Bishop McNamara defeated Sacred Heart Academy by the score of 66-60. Bishop McNamara took an early 22-9 lead but Sacred Heart rallied and led 52-51 after three quarters. However Bishop McNamara outscored the Valkyries 15-8 in the final quarter to earn the victory. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Bishop McNamara shot 47.1% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Mustangs connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 22 Sacred Heart turnovers. Sacred Heart shot 42.6% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Bishop McNamara turnovers.

Madisen McDaniel led Bishop McNamara with 23 points including four of five free throws, four assists, and seven steals. Zhen Craft added 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 5-7 Jr. Princess Moody recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-2 Fr. Qandace Samuels chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets, two blocked shots, and two steals. LaNae’ Corbett added eight points and three rebounds.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 26 points including nine of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Reagan Bender added 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. Angelina Pelayo recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Claire Russell chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. 5-8 Sr. Emi-Lee Howe added seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Sacred Heart Academy,12,21,19,8,60

Bishop McNamara,22,18,11.15.66

Sacred Heart Academy (60) – Johnson 26, Russell 6, Pelayo 10, Jordan 0. Bender 11, Howe 7.

Bishop McNamara (66) – Corbett 8, V. Harris 1, Craft 12, Amoateng 2, McDaniel 23, Moody 11, Samuels 9.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

 

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Bath County vs. Lafayette (Girls) January 13, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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Bath County vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
January 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Bath County coach Mark Collier II started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Crouch, 5-7 Sr. Ashtyn Barrett, 5-10 8^th Grade Kyra Faried, 5-3 Jr. Jerrika Norris, and 5-6 So. Bayley French. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-8 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-5 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham.

Lafayette defeated Bath County by the score of 49-38. Lafayette shot 45.8% from the field including one of nine from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Bath County turnovers. Bath County shot 26.5 % from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cats connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored five points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Abbey Popham added eight points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Tess Nelson recorded eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Anna Clay Denton dished out eight assists.

Bayley French led Bath County with 15 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Ashtyn Barrett added 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Kyra Faried recorded four points and 12 rebounds.

Bath County,7,12,11,8,38

Lafayette,15,13,11,10,49

Bath County (38) – Crouch 4, Barrett 10, Faried 4, Norris 2, French 15, Reed 3.

Lafayette (49) – A. Combs 2, B. Combs 26, Nelson 8, Denton 3, Popham 8, Kelly 2.

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.

 

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