Topic: Basketball
BB2024WJLCAG
West Jessamine vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)
PrepSpin Classic presented by Mingua Beef Jerky
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 3, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-9 So. Isabella Lewis, 5-10 So. Kimberly Johnson, 5-4 So. Katie Mastin, and 5-7 So. Ariana McLoney. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jenny Bertram, 5-8 8th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.
West Jessamine defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 56-46. West Jessamine shot 42% from the field including eight of 24 from the three point line. The Colts connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 LCA turnovers. LCA shot 38.9% from the field including eight of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off nine West Jessamine turnovers.
Claire Marshall led West Jessamine with 19 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Ariana McLoney added 16 points including four three point baskets and seven assists. 5-5 Sr. Morgan Dowell recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Katie Mastin chipped in with five points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Kimberly Johnson recorded four points and six rebounds.
Chapel Brown led Lexington Christian Academy with 19 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Claire Roberts added 16 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, and four rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jenny Bertram chipped in with two points, six rebounds, and four assists.
West Jessamine,5,23,13,15,56
Lexington Christian Academy,11,15,2,18,46
West Jessamine (56) – Marshall 19, Lewis 2, K. Johnson 4, Mastin 5, McLoney 16, Dowell 9, Hodge 1.
Lexington Christian Academy (46) – Gabbert 0, Bertram 2, Castle 2, Brown 19, Roberts 16, Pridemore 7.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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