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Henry Clay vs. Notre Dame Academy (Girls)

Notre Dame Academy
Park Hills, KY
January 26, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Notre Dame Academy coach Kes Murphy countered with 5-10 Jr. Maya Lawrie, 5-8So. Addie Lawrie, 6-3 Jr. Sophia Gibson, 5-9 Jr. Kate Resing, and 5-10 So. Emma Holtzapfel.

Notre Dame Academy raced out to a 14-4 first quarter lead on their way to a 54-35 victory over Henry Clay. Notre Dame shot 42.9% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Pandas connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 36.6% from the field including one of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Notre Dame turnovers.

Emma Holtzapfel led Notre Dame Academy with 12 points on four three point baskets, and three rebounds. Sophia Gibson added 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-7 Fr. Amelia Stallard recorded nine points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Maya Lawrie chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Kate Resing recorded six points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Ariyanna Sutton led Henry Clay with 10 points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 5-5 7^th Grade Tamia Waide added six points, three rebounds, and three assists. Lydia Van Metre recorded six points and two rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims chipped in with six points.

Henry Clay,4,14,9,8,35

Notre Dame Academy,14,14,13,13,54

Henry Clay (35) – Johnson 2, Van Metre 6, Nelson 1, Sutton 10, Miller 4, Waide 6, Sims 6.

Notre Dame Academy (54) – M. Lawrie 9, A. Lawrie 1, Gibson 11, Resing 6, Holtzapfel 12, Stallard 9, Young 2, Collins 2, Burden 2.

Acknowledgements

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Lafayette vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-10 Sr. Jackie Tishibangi, 5-6 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. Madison Central coach Scott True countered with 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-10 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Jr. Nataya Strader.

Madison Central outscored Lafayette 13-2 in the third quarter on their way to a 46-37 victory. The score was tied 20-20 at halftime and there were three ties and nine lead changes in this game. Madison Central shot 47.1% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 40.6% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on eight of 12 from the free throw line, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Madison Central turnovers.

Brittany Campbell led Madison Central with 11 points. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 10 points including four of six free throws, and two steals. Nataya Strader recorded seven points, six rebounds, and three assists. Eden Carter chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Brooke Campbell added six points on two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.

Abbey Popham led Lafayette with 13 points including three three point baskets. Tess Nelson added 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Belle Combs recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with four points, four rebounds, and six assists. Jackie Tishibangi added seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Lafayette,9,11,2,15,37

Madison Central,10,10,13,13,46

Lafayette (37) – Nelson 12, B. Combs 8, Tishibangi 0, Denton 4, Popham 13.

Madison Central (46) Bro. Campbell 6, Carter 6, Ridderikhoff 10, Bri. Campbell 11, Strader 7, Miles 3, Metcalfe 3.

Acknowledgements

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Lafayette vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
January 26, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson. 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-6 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-8 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Fr. Jazlene Potter, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-7 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-7 Jr. Miracle Morbley.

Tates Creek defeated Lafayette by the score of 58-45. Tates Creek shot 48.8% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 37.3% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 19 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and four steals. Ashton Harris added 16 points including seven of seven free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kaleigh Potts recorded 13 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Tess Nelson added 10 points including two three point baskets, and five steals. Abbey Popham recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Addison Combs chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

Lafayette,16,5,15,9,45

Tates Creek,17,10,19,12,58

Lafayette (45) – Nelson 10, A. Combs 6, B. Combs 17, Denton 0, Popham 8, Kelly 2, Tishibangi 2.

Tates Creek (58) – Harris 16, Potter 5, Ellison 3, Potts 13, Morbley 19, Baird 2.

Acknowledgements

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Butler vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Championship

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Butler coach Candyce Wheeler started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-3 Sr. Ramiya White, 5-0 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley. 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 “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Butler by the score of 55-24. Sacred Heart Academy shot 40.4% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 21 Butler turnovers. Butler shot 25.8% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc. The Bearettes connected on sevn of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 25 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, and three assists. Claire Russell added eight points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender recorded eight points, four rebounds, and three steals. Amirah “Tootie” Jordan chipped in with four points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Ramiya White led Butler with six points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Keziah Bradley added four points.

Butler,2,10,8,4,24

Sacred Heart Academy,10,10,23,12,55

Butler (24) – Knight 2, Patrick 0, White 6, Russell 3, Bradley 4, Alexander 4, Haskins 1, Gober 2, Robinson 2.

Sacred Heart Academy (55) – Johnson 25, Russell 8, Pelayo 2, Jordan 4, Bender 8, Kincaid 2, DeCamillis 2, Osting 2, Wolff 2.

All Tournament Team – Brynli Pernell (Simon Kenton), Destiny Jones (Central), Kyleigh Hall (Assumption), Ayanna Darrington (Frederick Douglass), Haylee Noel (Cooper), Liz Freihofer (Cooper), Teigh Yeast (George Rogers Clark), Jaileen Green (George Rogers Clark), Ramiya White (Butler), Mariah Knight (Butler), Reagan Bender (Sacred Heart Academy), Bunny Daugherty Miss Defense Award Claire Russell (Sacred Heart Academy), Joyce Seymour Miss Offense Award ZaKiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy).

Acknowledgements

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George Rogers Clark vs. Butler (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Semifinal

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Makili Tabor, 5-8 So. Teigh Yeast, 5-10 Jr. Khania Jones, 5-6 Fr. Kennedy Stamper, and 5-7 So. Anaya Chestnut. Butler coach Candyce Wheeler countered with 6-1 Sr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 Sr. Malia Patrick, 6-3 Sr. Ramiya White, 5-0 Jr. Anieja Russell, and 5-4 Sr. Keziah Bradley.

Butler captured a close 61-58 decision over George Rogers Clark, There were two lead changes and five ties in this game. Butler shot 52.6% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line. The Bearettes connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 George Rogers Clark turnovers. George Rogers Clark shot 36.2% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 20 of 23 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 17 Butler turnovers.

Mariah Knight led Butler with 20 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Ramiya White added 19 points including six of six free throws, and six rebounds. Anieja Russell record eight points, two rebounds, and three assists. Keziah Bradley chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

5-7 Jr. Jailenn Green led George Rogers Clark with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, two rebounds, and three steals. Teigh Yeast added 14 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Kennedy Stamper recorded 10 points including six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Anaya Chestnut chipped in with seven points including four of four free throws, two assists, and two steals. Khania Jones added six points and three rebounds.

George Rogers Clark,7,17,16,18,58

Butler,17,11,12,21,61

George Rogers Clark (58) – Tabor 0, Yeast 14, Jones 6, Stamper 10, A, Chestnut 7, Green 21.

Butler (61) – Knight 20, Patrick 2, White 19, Russell 8, Bradley 8, Haskins 2, Alexander 2.

Acknowledgements

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Cooper vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

2024 Republic Bank LIT Semifinal

Valley High School
Louisville, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Cooper coach Justin Holthaus started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Logan Palmer, 6-1 Sr. Bella Deere, 6-1 Sr. Liz Freihofer, 5-10 Sr. Maleah Alexander, and 6-0 Fr. Haylee Noel. 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 “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Cooper by the score of 61-56 to advance to the championship game. The Valkyries led 55-35 in the final quarter but Cooper finished the game on a 21-6 run to narrow the margin. Sacred Heart shot 50% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Cooper turnovers. Cooper shot 37% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on 16 of 27 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 21 points including eight of eight free throws, two assists, and three steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 13 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Claire Russell recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Angelina Pelayo chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Amirah “Tootie” Johnson added five points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals

Haylee Noel led Cooper with 19 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Palmer added 11 points, two rebounds, and four steals. Bella Deere recorded eight points, six rebounds, and five assists. Liz Freihofer chipped in with six points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Cooper,9,10,15,22,56

Sacred Heart Academy,21,14,13,13,61

Cooper (56) – Palmer 11, Deere 8, Freihofer 6, Alexander 5, Noel 19, Brissey 3, Scott 1,Thompson 3.

Sacred Heart Academy (61) – Johnson 13, Russell 8, Pelayo 8, Jordan 5, Bender 21, Frey 4, Howe 2.

Acknowledgements

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Henry Clay vs. Scott County (Girls)

Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
January 27, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Emily Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore, 5-7 Jr. Nyma Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-7 So. Dymon Percell, and 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry.

Kaylen Perry hit two free throws in the closing seconds to give Scott County a thrilling 63-62 come-from-behind victory over Henry Clay. Scott County trailed 34-18 early in the third quarter but Scott County otscored Henry Clay 45-28 to finish the game. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Scott County shot a sizzling 72.7% from the field in the second half. Scott County shot 38.9% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 24 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 39.3% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Scott County turnovers.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 26 points including four three point baskets, four of six free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Kaylen Perry added 11 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Nmya Summers recorded nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Dymon Percell chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. 5-8 So. Jessica Horn added four points and six rebounds. Kierstin Young blocked five shots.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 20 points including six of 12 free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims added 11 points and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and six assists. Elizabeth Nelson chipped in with eight points including six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Emily Johnson tallied seven points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Lydia Van Metre recorded six points on two three point baskets, and seven rebounds.

Henry Clay,25,6,18,13,62

Scott County,10,8,23,22,63

Henry Clay (62) – Johnson 7, Van Metre 6, Nelson 8, Sutton 10, Miller 20, Sims 11.

Scott County (63) – Moore 26, Summers 9, Young 3, Percell 9, Perry 11, Banner 1, Horn 4.

Acknowledgements

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Covington Catholic vs. Ashland Blazer (Boys)

Ashland Blazer High School
Ashland, KY
January 27, 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 Jr. Cash Harney, and 5-11 Jr. Athens McGillis. Ashland Blazer coach Ryan Bonner countered with 6-4 Jr. Zander Carter, 6-3 Sr. Asher Adkins, 6-5 Sr. Nate Freize, 6-1 Jr. Tyson Lalonde, and 6-1 So. Cameron Davis.

Covington Catholic defeated Ashland Blazer by the score of 59-52. There were four lead changes and three ties in this game. Covington Catholic shot 46.8% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off three Ashland Blazer turnovers. Ashland Blazer shot 34.6% from the field including nine of 29 from beyond the arc. The TomCats connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Caden Miller led Covington Catholic with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Brady Hussey added 18 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Athens McGillis recorded eight points, three rebounds, and three assists. Cash Harney chipped in with five points, five rebounds, and six assists. 6-2 Noah Johnson added five points and five rebounds.

Asher Adkins led Ashland Blazer with 16 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Tyson Lalonde added 14 points including four three point baskets. Zander Carter recorded 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Nate Freize chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Covington Catholic,16,17,12,14,59

Ashland Blazer,16,11,11,14,52

Covington Catholic (59) – Hussey 18, Ruthsatz 2, Miller 21, Harney 5, McGillis 8, Johnson 5.

Ashland Blazer (52) – Carter 12, Adkins 16, Freize 7, Lalonde 14, Davis 0, Lyons 3.

Acknowledgements

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Cooper (Boys)

Cooper High School
Union, KY
January 26, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-5 So. Simon King, 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-8 Sr. Payton Mayhorn, 5-11 So. Sam Spillman, and 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard. Cooper coach Tim Sullivan countered with 6-4 Jr. Isaiah Johnson, 6-3 Jr. Jaiden Combs, 6-6 Sr. Shaun Pouncy, 5-10 Sr. Evan Blackburn, and 5-10 Jr. Yamil Rondon.

Cooper defeated Lexington Christian Academy with by the score of 60-57. There were seven ties and nine lead changes in this game. Cooper shot 46.2% from the field including three of 16 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Lexington Christian Academy turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 44.7% from the field including eight of 17 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Cooper turnovers.

Shaun Pouncy led Cooper with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jaiden Combs added 16 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Yamil Rondon recorded 11 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Isaiah Johnson chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.

Hagan Preston led Lexington Christian Academy with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Saxton Howard added 14 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Sam Spillman recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Lexington Christian Academy,11,21,11,14,57

Cooper,12,27,4,17,60

Lexington Christian Academy (57) – King 5, Preston 21, Mayhorn2, Spillman 7, Howard 14, Moss 5, Hardge 3.

Cooper (60) – Johnson 10, Combs 16, Shaun Pouncy 18, Blackburn 0, Rondon 11, Murphy 3, Jakare Pouncy 2.

Acknowledgements

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Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Catholic (Girls)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
January 24, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr. Eriyaune Daniels. Lexington Catholic coach Michael Menifee countered with 5-9 Sr. Lydia Kennedy, 5-8 Sr. Mary Hall, 5-9 Sr. Marielle Sackleh, 5-5 So. Josey Cox, and 5-6 Sr. Brooke Russell.

Lexington Catholic defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 49-45. Lexington Catholic shot 34% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 11 of 23 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 30.4% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 19 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Josey Cox led Lexington Catholic with 14 points including eight of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Lydia Kennedy added eight points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. 5-9 So. Bella Bretz recorded eight points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-9 So. Payton Avilez chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Marielle Sackleh added four points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Eriyaune Daniels led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 12 points on four three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Layla Flynn added eight points, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Ellie Lavey recorded six points, six rebounds, six blocked shots, and two steals. Bella Rusing chipped in with six points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Justice Biggerstaff recorded five points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar,12,17,7,9,45

Lexington Catholic,6,7,20,16,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar (45) – Rusing 6, Biggerstaff 5, Lavey 6, Flynn 8, Daniels 12, Alexander 6, Day 2.

Lexington Catholic (49) – Kennedy 8, Hall 4, Sackleh 4, Cox 14, Russell 3, Avilez 8, Bretz 8.

Acknowledgements

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