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Lexington Catholic vs. Trinity (Boys)

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
February 2, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart and 6-3 Jr. Ryan Harward. Trinity countered with 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Drae Vasser, 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 5-10 Jr. Lance Chandler, and 5-10 Jr. Avery Frasher.

Lexington Catholic defeated Trinity by the score of 66-56. Lexington Catholic shot 54.5% from the field including eight of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Trinity turnovers. Trinity shot 39.6% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on 11 of 11 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 21 points including eight of nine free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. John Reinhart added 20 points including six three point baskets. Rowan Williams recorded 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Miller Williams chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.

Jayden Johnson led Trinity with 18 points including seven of seven free throws, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. Drae Vasser added 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Alex Johnson recorded eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 So. Keriawn Berry chipped in with seven points. Avery Frasher added six points on two three point baskets.

Lexington Catholic,21,14,14,17,66

Trinity,14,13,6,23,56

Lexington Catholic (66) – Doyle 21, R. Williams 12, M. Williams 9, Reinhart 20, Harward 2, Kennedy 2.

Trinity (56) – A. Johnson 8, Vasser 11, J. Johnson 18, Chandler 4, Frasher 6, Berry 7, Lawson 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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Lexington Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
February 16, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman coach started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner. Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall countered with 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-1 Sr. Kenyatta Hardge, 6-5 So. Simon King, 5-11 So. Sam Spillman, and 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard.

Lexington Catholic defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 85-67. Lexington Catholic shot a sizzling 68.6% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line. The Knights connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 15 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 68.8% from the field including 10 of 17 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

John Reinhart led Lexington Catholic with 30 points including eight three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Tyler Doyle added 20 points, three rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. Rowan Williams recorded 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy chipped in with 11 points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 24 points including four three point baskets, eight of 12 free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Kenyatta Hardge added 15 points and six rebounds. Hagan Preston recorded 11 points and three rebounds.

Lexington Catholic,19,27,16,23,85

Lexington Christian Academy,16,21,13,17,67

Lexington Catholic (85) – Doyle 20, R. Williams 14, M. Williams 4, Reinhart 30, Turner 0, Kennedy 11, Smith 1, Heinrich 3, Meagher 2.

Lexington Christian Academy (67) – Preston 11, Hardge 15, King 5, Spillman 6, Howard 24, Bentley 6.

Acknowledgements

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Whitefield Academy vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
February 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Whitefield Academy coach Glen Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Holly Gilliam, 5-7 Sr. Sara Ritter, 5-8 Jr. Noel Smith, 5-7 Sr. Allison Spieker, and 5-8 Jr. Gwynnie Franz. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre. 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-5 Sr. Ava Grace Melloan, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller.

The score was tied 23-23 at halftime but Henry Clay pulled away after the intermission for a 50-41 victory over Whitefield Academy. There were four lead changes and five ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 47.5% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy shot 40% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Wildcats connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Henry Clay turnovers.

Allison Stone led Henry Clay with 15 points including three three point baskets, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Timarri Miller added 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lydia Van Metre recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

Allison Spieker led Whitefield Academy with 19 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and four steals. Gwynnie Franz added nine points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Sara Ritter recorded six points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Noel Smith chipped in with five points, five rebounds, and four steals.

Whitefield Academy,11,12,10,8,41

Henry Clay,13,10,16,11,50

Whitefield Academy (41) – Gilliam 2, Ritter 6, Smith 5, Spieker 19, Franz 9.

Henry Clay (50) – Stone 15, Van Metre 11, Nelson 4, Melloan 0, Miller 11, Sutton 4, Jeffers 3, Waide 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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Franklin County vs. Montgomery County (Girls)

Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KY
February 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire, 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson. Montgomery coach Dustin High countered with 5-11 Sr. Allie Dillon, 5-7 Sr. Reaghan Oney, 6-1 Jr. Savannah Jarvis, 5-4 Fr. Sophie Fouch, and 5-7 Sr. Hayden Barrier.

Franklin County defeated Montgomery County 67-63 in a game punctuated by a series of runs. Montgomery County raced out to a 27-10 first quarter lead but Franklin County cut the deficit to seven; 39-32 at halftime. The score was 48-41 after three quarters but Franklin County outscored the Lady Indians 26-15 in the final quarter to earn the victory. Franklin County shot 54% from the field including seven of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers. Montgomery County shot 44.2% from the field including 11 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.

Madison Jackson led Franklin County with 19 points including five three point baskets, and two steals. Rachel Shropshire added 13 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Juliana Frazee recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Logan Kennedy chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler added four points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Hayden Barrier led Montgomery County with 25 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Allie Dillon added 24 points including six three point baskets. Savannah Jarvis recorded 12 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Franklin County,10,22,9,26,67

Montgomery County,27,12,9,15,63

Franklin County (67) – Shropshire 13, Taylor 5, Frazee 11, L. Kennedy 7, Jackson 19, Wheeler 4, Newton 6, C. Kennedy 2.

Montgomery County (63) – Dillon 24, Oney 2, Jarvis 12, Fouch 0, Barrier 25.

Acknowledgements

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Bryan Station vs. Eastern (Boys)

Eastern High School
Louisville, KY
February 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens. Eastern coach David Henley countered with 6-4 Sr. Sam Locke, 6-1 Sr. Andrew Key, 6-5 Jr. Sam Bird, 5-10 Sr. Tyler Freeman, and 6-1 Sr. Jack Donan.

Eastern outscored Bryan Station 13-4 in the third quarter on their way to a 56-45 victory. There were seven lead changes and three ties in the game. Eastern shot 55.3% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 35.7% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Eastern turnovers.

Sam Locke led Eastern with 15 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Jack Donan added 11 points including five of five free throws, and four assists. Sam Bird recorded nine points and seven rebounds. Tyler Freeman chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, and two rebounds. Daeveon Adams added 10 points and two steals. Taeshawn Adams recorded six points and two rebounds. Felix Gonzalez pulled down seven rebounds and blocked three shots.

Bryan Station,13,10,4,18,45

Eastern,11,12,13,20,56

Bryan Station (45) – D. Adams 10. T. Adams 6, Gonzalez 1, Carpenter 0, Owens 21, Ashford 2, Faulkner 3, Burton 2.

Eastern (56) – Locke 15, Key 4, Bird 9, Freeman 6, Donan 11, Brock 5, Miller 2, Todd 2, Sam 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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Madison Central vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
February 14, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Eden Carter, 5-7 Jr. Brooke Campbell, 5-10 Jr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Jr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-7 Jr. Nataya Strader. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-8 Sr. Victory Sledge, 6-3 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Nia Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass trailed 26-25 at halftime but outscored Madison Central 25-10 in the third quarter on their way to a 63-43 victory. There were three ties and four lead changes in the game. Frederick Douglass shot 52% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 30.6% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 17 points, 16 rebounds, and two assists. Niah Rhodes added 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 Jr. Amyah Maxwell recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Kate Baker chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Jaylee Knowles recorded five points, five rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 12 points and five rebounds. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 12 points and four steals. Brittany Campbell recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Madison Central,13,13,10,7,43

Frederick Douglass,13,12,25,13,63

Madison Central (43) – Carter 4, Bro. Campbell 3, Ridderikhoff 12, Bri. Campbell 10, Strader 12, Miles 2.

Frederick Douglass (63) – Knowles 5, Sledge 2, Darrington 17, Baker 6, Rhodes 14, Maxwell 13, Gregonis 2, Bennett 2, Major 2.

Acknowledgements

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

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Lexington Catholic vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
February 14, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tyler Doyle, 6-4 Sr. Rowan Williams, 6-7 Sr. Miller Williams, 6-0 Sr. John Reinhart, and 6-3 Sr. Brody Turner. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault. 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Christopher Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.

Lexington Catholic led by 17 early in the second quarter but had to withstand a late rally by Frederick Douglass to earn a 62-56 victory. There was a wild melee under the basket with 25 seconds left in the game that resulted in a flagrant foul and ejection on Armelo Boone and technical fouls being assessed to Rowan Williams and Aveion Chenault. Lexington Catholic shot 46.9% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 37% from the field including six of 29 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 21 points including seven of nine free throws, four rebounds, and five assists. John Reinhart added 20 points including six three point baskets. Rowan Williams recorded 10 points and nine rebounds. Miller Williams chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 21 points including two three point baskets, and two assists. DeMarcus Surratt added 11 points, seven reboun ds, two assists, and two steals. Logan Busson recorded eight points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Lexington Catholic,21,11,9,21,62

Frederick Douglass,6,14,15,21,56

Lexington Catholic (62) – Doyle 21, R. Williams 10, M. Williams 7, Reinhart 20, Turner 0, Clements 2, Kennedy 2.

Frederick Douglass (56) – Boone 21, Chenault 3, Surratt 11, Wright 3, Busson 8, Talbert 5, Cayson 2, Coen 3.

Acknowledgements

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

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Henry Clay vs. Berea (Girls)

Berea Community High School
Berea, KY
February 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyana Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. 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 5-4 Sr. Miranda Thacker.

Henry Clay pulled away late to defeat Berea by the score of 54-44. There were six ties and five lead changes in this well contested game. Henry Clay shot 37.8% from the field including eight of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 46.9% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 23 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Lydia Van Metre added 13 points including three three point baskets. Ariyanna Sutton recorded nine points on three three point baskets, three assists, and four steals.

Abigail Beard led Berea with 22 points including five of seven free throws, six rebounds, and three steals. Sophie Brewer added 11 points including seven of 12 free throws, and six rebounds. Kadence Stepp recorded eight points and six rebounds. Maddy King pulled down three rebounds, dished out seven assists, and recorded two steals.

Henry Clay,12,12,13,17,54

Berea,13,11,13,7,44

Henry Clay (54) – Stone 2, Van Metre 13, Nelson 0, Sutton 9, Miller 23, Jeffers 4, Waide 3.

Berea (44) – Beard 22, Brewer 11, Kadence Stepp 8, King 0, Thacker 3.

Acknowledgements

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Covington Catholic vs. Lloyd Memorial (Boys)

Lloyd Memorial High School
Erlanger, KY
February 12, 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. Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker countered with 6-1 Jr. Jayden Humphrey, 6-1 So. Anthony Blaackar, 6-8 Jr. EJ Walker, 5-9 Jr. Elijah Collins, and 6-1 Jr. Isaiah Sebastian.

Covington Catholic outscored Lloyd Memorial 21-7 in the second quarter on their way to a 64-56 victory. There was one lead change and three ties in this game. Covington Catholic shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Colonels connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Lloyd Memorial turnovers. Lloyd Memorial shot 44.7% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Juggernauts connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 11 Covington Catholic turnovers.

Athens McGillis led Covington Catholic with 32 points including five three point baskets, and two rebounds. Brady Hussey added 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Cash Harney recorded nine points and two rebounds. Caden Miller chipped in with six points, six rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals.

Anthony Blaackar led Lloyd Memorial with 19 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. EJ Walker added 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Elijah Collins recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

Covington Catholic,13,21,22,8,64

Lloyd Memorial,13,7,22,14,56

Covington Catholic (64) – Hussey 12, Ruthsatz 2, Miller 6, Harney 9, McGillis 32, Wermuth 3.

Lloyd Memorial (56) – Humphrey 2, Blaackar 19, Walker 18, Collins 11, Sebastian 4, Copeland 2.

Acknowledgements

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Lafayette vs. West Jessamine (Girls)

West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
February 13, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette coach Allison Tate Denton started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Belle Combs, 5-8 Fr. Addison Combs, 5-10 Jr. Tess Nelson, 5-5 So. Anna Clay Denton, and 5-5 Jr. Abbey Popham. West Jessamine coach Matt Hikens countered with 5-10 Fr. Claire Marshall, 5-6 Sr. Mary Hodge, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Wayne, 5-5 Sr. Morgan Dowell, and 5-7 So. Ariana McLoney.

West Jessamine defeated Lafayette by the score of 60-45. There were eight lead changes and one tie in this game. West Jessamine shot 48.1% from the field including nine of 27 from the three point line. The Colts connected on one of three free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 19 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 38.8% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 West Jessamine turnovers.

5-9 So. Isabella Lewis led West Jessamine with 14 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Ariana McLoney added 14 points including four three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Claire Marshall recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Morgan Dowell chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four assists. 5-10 So. Kimberly Johnson added six points and three rebounds.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Anna Clay Denton added nine points, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Abbey Popham recorded seven points and two rebounds. Tess Nelson chipped in with six points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Lafayette,8,15,10,12,45

West Jessamine,12,18,14,16,60

Lafayette (45) – B. Combs 13, A. Combs 5, Nelson 6, Denton 9, Popham 7, Davis 5.

West Jessamine (60) – Marshall 13, Hodge 3, Wayne 0, Dowell 6, McLoney 14, Lewis 14, Johnson 6, Spencer 4.

Acknowledgements

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

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