2024 11th Region Tournament (Boys & Girls) March 4-12, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 11^th Region Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Various Locations & Paul Laurence Dunbar (Semifinals & Championships)

Richmond, Berea, Georgetown, Frankfort, and Lexington KY
March 4-12, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 4^th

Madison Southern vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Franklin County High School)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep, and 5-4 So. Hadley French. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan,

Franklin County defeated Madison Southern by the score of 67-45. Franklin County shot 54.3% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 22 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 10 of 16 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Franklin County turnovers.

Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 17 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and three steals. Juliana Frazee added 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor recorded 10 points and five rebounds. Logan Kennedy chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, and five assists. Madison Jackson added eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. Rachel Shropshire recorded six points, six rebounds, four assists, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler chipped in with four points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 14 points including three three point baskets. Bailey Hensley added 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Laci Sandlin recorded seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-5 8^th Grade Cami Duerson chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Ashlan Estep recorded two points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Madison Southern - 8,7,12,18,45
Franklin County - 11,22,15,19,67

Madison Southern - (45) – Sandlin 7, Briana Hensley 3, Bailey Hensley 12, Estep 2, French 14, Duerson 6, Coburn 1.
Franklin County - (67) – Shropshire 6, Jackson 8, Frazee 12, L. Kennedy 8, L. Hogan 17, Taylor 10, Wheeler 4, C. Kennedy 2.

Henry Clay vs. Tates Creek (Girls) (Tates Creek High School)

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. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-4 So. Jazlene Potter, and 5-6 Fr. Kaleigh Potts.

Henry Clay defeated Tates Creek by the score of 54-47. There were 10 lead changes and eight ties in this game. Henry Clay shot 40.9% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 22 Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 34.8% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Commodores connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 22 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 15 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Allison Stone added 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Lydia Van Metre recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-9 Jr. Amari Sims recorded five points and four rebounds.

Ashton Harris led Tates Creek with 12 points and nine rebounds. Isabelle Ellison added 12 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Kaleigh Potts recorded 11 points including five of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Miracle Morbley chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three steals. Jazlene Potter pulled down eight rebounds.

Henry Clay - 9,8,15,22,54
Tates Creek - 10,4,15,18,47

Henry Clay - (54) – Stone 11, Van Metre 10, Nelson 4, Sutton 8, Miller 15, Sims 5, Jeffers 1.
Tates Creek - (47) – Harris 12, Morbley 7, Ellison 12, Potter 0, Potts 11, Bazzell 5.

Great Crossing vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Madison Central High School)

Great Crossing coach Matt Walls started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Sr. Olivia Tierney, 6-1 Jr. Kennedy Harrison, 5-3 8^th Grade Kendall Kearney, and 5-6 Jr. Jaelle Henderson. 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.

Nataya Strader hit a runner in the lane in the closing seconds to give Madison Central a 42-41 victory over Great Crossing. Great Crossing led by six points early in the final quarter and had a late 41-40 lead on a basket by Olivia Tierney setting the stage for Stader’s game winning heroics. There were two ties and four lead changes in the game. Madison Central shot 38.1% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on six of 13 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 22 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 35% from the field including zero of eight from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 22 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff added 13 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-4 So. Jordynn Miles recorded six points, three rebounds, and five steals. Brooke Campbell recorded seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 17 points including seven of 10 free throws, and four steals. Ava Schureman added eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 5-5 Fr. Nia Carr recorded six points and three rebounds. Kennedy Harrison added two points and 18 rebounds.

Great Crossing - 12,10,11,8,41
Madison Central - 14,11,6,11,42

Great Crossing - (41) – Schureman 8, O. Tierney 17, Harrison 2, Kearney 2, Jenelle Henderson 2, Carr 6, C. Tierney 2, Iriondo 2.
Madison Central - (42) – Carter 1, Bro. Campbell 0. Ridderikhoff 13, Bri. Campbell 0, Strader 22, Miles 6.

Lafayette vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Frederick Douglass High School))

Lafayette coach Allison 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. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Lafayette by the score of 65-47. Frederick Douglass shot 51% from the field including seven of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 35.1% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Niah Rhodes led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including four three point baskets. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amayah Maxwell recorded 11 points. Jaylee Knowles chipped in with 10 points including six of seven free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.

Anna Clay Denton led Lafayette with 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Belle Combs added 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Tess Nelson recorded nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. Addison Combs chipped in with six points and seven rebounds. Abbey Popham added five points and three rebounds.

Lafayette - 13,7,15,12,47
Frederick Douglass - 23,26,13,3,65

Lafayette - (47) – B. Combs 11, A. Combs 6, Nelson 9, Denton 12, Popham 5, Tishibangi 2, Davis 2.
Frederick Douglass - (65) – Knowles 10, Maxwell 11, Darrington 12, Baker 3, Rhodes 20, Bennett 2, King 2, Atkins 3, Gregonis 2.

March 5^th

Madison Central vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) (Frederick Douglass High School)

Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.

Frederick Douglass raced out to a 16-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-44 victory over Madison Central. Frederick Douglass shot 51.1% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 43.9% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off four Frederick Douglass turnovers.

DeMarcus Surratt led Frederick Douglass with 16 points including four of six free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. Armelo Boone added 15 points and nine rebounds. Chris Wright recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Logan Busson chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Aveion Chenault added six points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Cody Morrison led Madison Central with 18 points including two three point baskets. Luke Asher added eight points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 6-6 Sr. Tye Thomas recorded seven points. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley chipped in with seven points, three assists, and two steals.

Madison Central - 5,13,15,11,44
Frederick Douglass - 16,14,16,18,64

Madison Central - (44) – Morrison 18, E. Steele 1, Asher 8, Richardson 0, Ray 0, C. Steele 3, Goatley 7, Thomas 7.
Frederick Douglass - (64) – Boone 15, Chenault 6, Surratt 16, Wright 9, Busson 8, Mitchell 6, Talbert 2, Jones 2.

Western Hills vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Lexington Catholic High School)

Western Hills coach Geoff Cody started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Noah Morris, 5-11 Sr. Austin Stone, 6-5 Jr. Javeon Campbell, 5-9 Jr. Cole McDonald, and 5-7 So. Cameron Flynn. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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 Catholic defeated Western Hills by the score of 85-26. Lexington Catholic shot 58.1% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Knights connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 36 points off 23 Western Hills turnovers. Western Hills shot 23.1% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored three points off five Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 14 points and four assists. Rowan Williams added 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. John Reinhart recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith chipped in with nine points, three assists, and three steals. 6-4 Sr. Owen Kennedy added nine points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-6 So. Max Meagher recorded eight points and six rebounds. Miller Williams chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

Javeon Campbell led Western Hills with 12 points and three rebounds.

Western Hills - 13,0,10,3,26
Lexington Catholic - 30,26,17,12,85

Western Hills - (26) – Morris 3, Stone 2, Campbell 12, McDonald 3, Flynn 0, Clouse 3, Nguyen 1, Higgins 2.
Lexington Catholic - (85) – Doyle 14, R. Williams 10, M. Williams 6, Reinhart 10, Turner 5, Gambrell 6, Clements 2, Smith 9, Meagher 8, Harward 4, Kennedy 9, E. Williams 2.

Bryan Station vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Great Crossing High School)

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, 6-1 So. Amari Owens, and 6-3 Jr. Kristian Gerton. 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 outscored Bryan Station 18-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 69-61 victory. There were two lead changes and six ties in the game. Great Crossing shot 52.9% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 47.1% from the field including six of 15 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored seven points off 13 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Malachi Moreno added 21 points, 13 rebounds, and eight blocked shots. Junius Burrell recorded eight points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 31 points including two three point baskets, five of nine free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Taeshawn Adams added 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Kristian Gerton recorded eight points including two three point baskets and three steals.

Bryan Station - 19,18,9,15,61
Great Crossing - 15,19,18,17,69

Bryan Station - (61) – D. Adams 0, T. Adams 14, Gonzalez 5, Owens 31, Gerton 8, Richmond 3.
Great Crossing - (69) – Godfrey 6, Dawson 22, Moreno 21, Burrell 8, Richardson 5, Holman 2, Warren 5.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Madison Southern (Boys) (Madison Southern High School)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Kenyatta Hardge, 6-2 Jr. Hagan Preston, 6-5 So. Simon King, 5-11 So. Sam Spillman, and 6-0 Jr. Saxton Howard. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-4 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-3 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson.

Madison Southern rallied from a 16 point deficit early in the second quarter to defeat Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 76-70. The score was tied once and there were five lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 49% from the field including 11 of 27 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 14 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.1% from the field including 15 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored three points off five Madison Southern turnovers.

Zach Hudson led Madison Southern with 22 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Casen Nobbe added 18 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Jay Rose recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Avery Davidson chipped in with 16 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists. Braden Hudson added four points, four rebounds, and six assists.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of six free throws, five rebounds, and five assists. Hagan Preston added 16 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and four assists. Simon King recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kenyatta Hardge chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy - 17,12,22,19,70
Madison Southern - 4,24,27,21,76

Lexington Christian Academy - (70) – Hardge 12, Preston 16, King 12, Spillman 6, Howard 24.
Madison Southern - (76) – Rose 16, Z. Hudson 22, Davidson 16, Nobbe 18, B. Hudson 4.

March 7^th

Franklin County vs. Henry Clay (Girls) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Franklin County coach Joey Thacker started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller.

Franklin County defeated Henry Clay by the score of 56-32. Franklin County shot 53.7% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 21 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 27.8% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 22 Franklin County turnovers.

Madison Jackson led Franklin County with 15 points including two three point baskets, three assists, and three steals. Julaina Frazee added 13 points including five of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. Leia Hogan recorded nine points, two assists, and three steals. 5-4 Fr. Makiyia Wheeler chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Kennedy added three points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Keyonna Taylor recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 11 points including seven of eight free throws, two rebounds, and four steals. Allison Stone added five points and seven rebounds.

Franklin County - 15,18,13,10,56
Henry Clay - 8,9,1,14,32

Franklin County - (56) – Shropshire 4, Jackson 15, Frazee 13, L. Kennedy 3, Hogan 9, Wheeler 7, Taylor 5.
Henry Clay - (32) – Stone 5, Van Metre 2, Nelson 3, Sutton 5, Miller 11, Waide 2, Sims 4.

All 11^th Region Girl’s Team – Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, POY (Frederick Douglass), Niah Rhodes (Frederick Douglass), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), Allison Stone (Henry Clay), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Abigail Beard (Berea), Leia Hogan (Franklin County), Belle Combs (Lafayette), Kailyn Gentry (Bryan Station). Timarri Miller (Henry Clay). COY Joey Thacker (Franklin County).

Frederick Douglass vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. 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.

Frederick Douglass led 24-17 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 66-40 vicory over Madison Central. Frederick Douglass shot 54.7% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on two of six free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 25.5% from the field including three of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on nine of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Amayah Maxwell led Frederick Douglass with 20 points including four three point baskets, and five rebounds. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 So. Miami King recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. Niah Rhodes chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 10 points including four of five free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Nataya Strader added 10 points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Eden Carter recorded nine points and four rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 13,11,23,19,66
Madison Central - 6,11,10,13,40

Frederick Douglass - (66) – Knowles 4, Maxwell 20, Darrington 12, Baker 2, Rhodes 11, King 11, Bennett 6.
Madison Central - (40) – Carter 9, Bro. Campbell 3, Ridderikhoff 10, Bri. Campbell 3, Strader 10, Miles 5.

March 9^th

Lexington Catholic vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

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 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.

Lexington Catholic raced out to a 33-13 halftime lead and withstood a late rally by Frederick Douglass to earn a 60-50 victory. Lexington Catholic shot 56.5% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line. The Knight connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 35.2% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on four of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Rowan Williams led Lexington Catholic with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. Tyler Doyle added 13 points, three assists, and five steals. Miller Williams recorded 10 points and two rebounds.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 14 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. DeMarcus Surratt added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Sr. Jake Mitchell recorded seven points including two three point baskets. Aveion Chenault chipped in with four points, five rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Logan Busson recorded four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Lexington Catholic - 20,13,10,17,60
Frederick Douglass - 8,5,23,14,50

Lexington Catholic - (60) – Doyle 13, R. Williams 19, M. Williams 10, Reinhart 7, Turner 0, Smith 7, Kennedy 4.
Frederick Douglass - (50) – Boone 14, Chenault 4, Surratt 12, Wright 6, Busson 4, Mitchell 7, Jones 3.

All 11^th Region Boy’s Team – Malachi Moreno (POY) (Great Crossing), Vince Dawson III (Great Crossing), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Jay Rose (Madison Southern), Amari Owens (Bryan Station), Ian Reesor (Sayre), Brock Coffman (Sayre), Javeon Campbell (Western Hills), Kayson Brown (Henry Clay), John Reinhart (Lexington Catholic). Aveion Chenault (Frederick Douglass), Jeremiah Godfrey (Great Crossing) (COY) Champ Ligon (Bryan Station).

Madison Southern vs. Great Crossing (Boys) (Semifinal) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-3 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson. 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 defeated Madison Southern by the score of 85-64. Great Crossing shot 52.4% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 12 of 13 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 42.9% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 10 of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored five points off 12 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 28 points on nine of nine from the field and 10 of 11 from the free throw line, 15 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 25 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Junius Burrell recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Zach Hudson led Madison Southern with 22 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Braden Hudson added 17 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jay Rose recorded 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Casen Nobbe chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and five assists.

Madison Southern - 8,16,20,20,64
Great Crossing - 17,29,18,21,85

Madison Southern - (64) – Rose 10, Z. Hudson 22, Davidson 0, Nobbe 9, B. Hudson 17, Davis 2, Whitaker 2, Adams 2.
Great Crossing - (85) – Godfrey 8, Dawson 25, Moreno 28, Burrell 15, Richardson 3, Warren 4, Holman 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Championship) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Amayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes. Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 6-1 Sr. Rachel Shropshire. 5-8 Jr. Madison Jackson, 6-2 Jr. Juliana Frazee, 5-7 So. Logan Kennedy, and 5-6 Jr. Leia Hogan.

Franklin County rallied from a 33-29 deficit at the end of three quarters to outscore Frederick Douglass 24-13 in the final quarter to earn an emotional victory for Coach Thacker by the score of 53-46. Franklin County’s Leia Hogan would not be denied in the comeback as she tallied 16 of her game high 19 points in the final quarter. There were seven lead changes and five ties in this game. Franklin County shot 40.5% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Flyers connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 10 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 38.5% from the field including five of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Broncos connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored seven points off five Franklin County turnovers.

Leia Hogan led Franklin County with 19 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Juliana Frazee added 15 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Rachel Shropshire recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Logan Kennedy chipped in with four points, nine rebounds, and five assists.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 13 points including nine of 13 free throws, 13 rebounds, and two assists. Amayah Maxwell added 10 points and five rebounds. Kate Baker recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two assists. 5-6 So. Mikalee Bennett chipped in with six points. Jaylee Knowles recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steals.

Frederick Douglass - 9,13,11,13,46
Franklin County - 10,8,11,24,53

Frederick Douglass - (46) – Knowles 5, Maxwell 10, Darrington 13, Baker 9, Rhodes 3, Bennett 6.
Franklin County - (53) – Shropshire 11, Jackson 2, Frazee 15, L. Kennedy 4, Hogan 19, Wheeler 2.

All Tournament Team – Anna Clay Denton (Lafayette), Ashton Harris (Tates Creek), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Olivia Tierney (Great Crossing), Timarri Miller (Henry Clay), Elizabeth Nelson (Henry Clay), Nataya Strader (Madison Central), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central), Kate Baker (Frederick Douglass), Amayah Maxwell (Frederick Douglass), Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Frederick Douglass), Juliana Frazee (Franklin County), Rachel Shropshire (Franklin County), Logan Kennedy (Franklin County), and Leia Hogan (MVP) (Franklin County).

March 12^th

Great Crossing vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 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. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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.

Vince Dawson III hit a three point basket at the buzzer gave Great Crossing a 56-53 victory over Lexington Catholic in a packed gym tonight. Dawson had nailed another three point basket with 32 seconds remaining to tie the game at 53-53. Lexington Catholic led 33-24 late in the first half and the score was tied seven times with 11 lead changes. Great Crossing shot 60.5% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored six points off four Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 38.9% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Knights connected on five of five free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 10 Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 23 points including two three point baskets, and nine rebounds. Junius Burrell added 13 points including two three point baskets, and four assists. Malachi Moreno recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with four points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. John Reinhart added 15 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith recorded seven points and two rebounds. Rowan Williams chipped in with six points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.

Great Crossing - 13,15,12,16,56
Lexington Catholic - 13,20,10,10,53

Great Crossing - (56) – Godfrey 4, Dawson 23, Moreno 11, Burrell 13, Richardson 5,
Lexington Catholic - (53) – Doyle 25. R. Williams 6, M. Williams 0, Reinhart 15, Turner 0, Smith 7.

All Tournament Team: Cody Morrison (Madison Central), Amari Owens (Bryan Station), Saxton Howard (Lexington Christian Academy), Javeon Campbell (Western Hills), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Zach Hudson (Madison Southern), Braden Hudson (Madison Southern), Tyler Doyle (Lexington Catholic), Rowan Williams (Lexington Catholic), John Reinhart (Lexington Catholic), Jeremiah Godfrey (Great Crossing), Junius Burrell (Great Crossing), Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), and Vince Dawson III (MVP) (Great Crossing).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WL 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.

8th Region Girls Basketball Tournament March 4,5, 8, & 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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8^th Region Tournament (Girls)
Anderson County High School

Lawrenceburg, KY
March 4, 5, 8, 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 4th

North Oldham vs. Owen County

North Oldham coach Mac McIntosh started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Izzy Gross, 5-6 Jr. Avery Cameron, 5-11 Sr. Saylor Hankins, 5-4 8^th Grade Greyson Luehrs, and 5-6 Sr. Katherine Smith. Owen County coach Amy Wasselman countered with 5-10 Sr. Haley Logan, 5-8 So. Kylee Steffen, 5-10 Sr. Rachel Howard, 5-3 Sr. Adi Bowling, and 5-7 Jr. Kaileigh Gibson.

North Oldham withstood a late rally to defeat Owen County by the score of 50-48. North Oldham led 27-14 early in the third quarter. There were two lead changes and three ties in this game. North Oldham shot 34.8% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Mustangs connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 Owen County turnovers. Owen County shot 41% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Rebels connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored eight points off six North Oldham turnovers.

Katherine Smith led North Oldham with 16 points including 12 of 16 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Saylor Hankins added 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 5-6 Sr. Gracie Sipes recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. 5-4 8^th Grade Greyson Luehrs chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

Haley Logan led Owen County with 23 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Rachel Howard added 11 points including four of five free throws, and 11 rebounds. Kylee Steffen recorded seven points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.

North Oldham - 15,7,9,19,50
Owen County - 8,6,14,20,48

North Oldham - (50) – Gross 2, Cameron 2, Hankins 10, Luehrs 8, Smith 16, Sipes 10, Dailey 2.
Owen County - (48) – Logan 23, Steffen 7, Howard 11, Bowling 3, Gibson 2, Mason 2.

Spencer County vs. Simon Kenton

Spencer County coach John R. Howie Jr. started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Hawley Johnson, 5-5 Sr. Skyler Mills, 5-11 Sr. Ella Brown, 5-4Jr. Kayla Basham, and 5-4 Jr. Ava Raque. Simon Kenton coach Brenden Stowers countered with 5-9 So. Haylie Webb, 5-9 Sr. Rylie Flynn, 5-10 So. Anna Kelch, 5-3 Fr. Brynli Pernell, and 5-7 So. Meg Gadzala.

Ella Brown stole the ball and passed to Hawley Johnson to give Spencer County a 46-45 upset victory over Simon Kenton in the closing seconds of the game. That was the only lead for Spencer County in the entire game. Spencer County shot 45.9% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Bears connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Simon Kenton turnovers. Simon Kenton shot 42.1% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc. The Lady Pioneers connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 18 Spencer County turnovers.

Ella Brown led Spencer County with 17 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Hawley Johnson added nine points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Skyler Mills recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. Kayla Basham chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Brynli Pernell led Simon Kenton with 15 points including six of eight free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Haylie Webb added nine points and six rebounds. Anna Kelch recorded nine points including one three point basket and two of two free throws.

Spencer County - 7,13,17,9,46
Simon Kenton - 15,10,15,5,45

Spencer County - (46) – Johnson 9, Mills 9, Brown 17, Basham 6, Raque 2, Scott 3.
Simon Kenton - (45) – Webb 9, Flynn 4, Kelch 9, Pernell 15, Gadzala 4, Ober 2, Blevins 2.

March 5^th

Trimble County vs. Anderson County

Trimble County coach Zach Adair started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Addison Edmondson, 5-7 Jr. Jolie Wilkcoxson, 5-8 Jr. Trinity Crawford, 5-5 Sr. Kimberly Rodriguez, and 5-3 Sr. Payton Butters. Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell countered with 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, and 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly.

Anderson County defeated Trimble County by the score of 59-28. Anderson County shot 48% from the field including six of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Trimble County turnovers. Trimble County shot 41.7% from the field including one of four from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored three points off seven Anderson County turnovers.

Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 25 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and four steals. Jenna Satterly added 12 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Addison Edmondson led Trimble County with 13 points including four of six free throws, and four rebounds. Jolie Wilcoxson added seven points including three of four free throws and three rebounds.

Trimble County - 3,15,3,7,28
Anderson County - 15,14,15,15,59

Trimble County - (28) – Edmondson 13, Wilcoxson 7, Crawford 0, Rodriguez 0, Butters 2, Stark 4, Mahoney 2.
Anderson County - (59) – Johnson 25, Cooper 2, Baum 5, Hyatt 3, Satterly 12, Wells 6, Glass 1, McGregor 5.

Grant County vs. South Oldham

Grant County coach Shawn West started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Sarah Russell, 5-7 Jr. Caroline Barnes, 5-9 Jr. Jada Cummins, 5-2 Fr, Olivia Ginn, and 5-4 Jr. Skyler Menefee. South Oldham coach Gene Heffington countered with 5-8 Sr. Ella Morrison, 5-7 Sr. Chloe John, 5-8 So. Madison Young, 5-5 Fr. Grace Turner, and 5-7 Fr. Brynn Brickey.

South Oldham defeated Grant County by the score of 81-78. South Oldham led Grant County 55-39 in the third quarter but Grant County finished the quarter on a 20-5 run to cut the deficit to one; 60-59 entering the final quarter. There were four ties and four lead changes in the game. South Oldham shot 52.6% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Dragons connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Grant County turnovers. Grant County shot 42.6% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. The Lady Braves connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 31 points off 27 South Oldham turnovers.

Madison Young led South Oldham with 25 points including nine of 12 free throws, 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Ella Morrison added 22 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. Brynn Brickey recorded 21 points including five three point baskets and two rebounds. Chloe John chipped in with eight points and three rebounds. Grace Turner added five points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Sarah Russell led Grant County with 28 points including seven of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and six steals. Caroline Barnes added 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jada Cummins recorded 15 points including five of eight free throws, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Olivia Ginn chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, nine assists, and five steals.

Grant County - 19,8,32,19,78
South Oldham - 22,18,20,21,81

Grant County - (78) – Russell 28, Barnes 21, Cummins 15, Ginn 10, Menefee 2, Vanholten 2.
South Oldham - (81) – Morrison 22, John 8, Young 25, Turner 5, Brickey 21.

March 8^th

Spencer County vs. North Oldham (Semifinal)

Spencer County coach John R. Howie Jr. started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Hawley Johnson, 5-5 Sr. Skyler Mills, 5-11 Sr. Ella Brown, 5-4 Jr. Kayla Basham, and 5-4 Jr. Ava Raque. North Oldham coach Mac McIntosh countered with : 5-10 So. Izzy Gross, 5-6 Sr. Gracie Sipes, 5-11 Sr. Saylor Hankins, 5-4 8^th Grade Greyson Luehrs, and 5-6 Sr. Katherine Smith.

Spencer County defeated North Oldham by the score of 47-25. Spencer County shot 48.7% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line. The Lady Bears connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 24.2% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lady Mustangs connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Spencer County turnovers.

Ella Brown led Spencer County with 20 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Hawley Johnson added 10 points and three rebounds. Kayla Basham recorded two points and eight rebounds.

Katherine Smith led North Oldham with eight points including five of six free throws. Izzy Gross added eight points and seven rebounds. 5-8 So. Kennedy Daley recorded six points and five rebounds.

Spencer County - 9,8,17,13,47
North Oldham - 3,10,4,8,25

Spencer County - (47) – Johnson 10, Mills 2, E. Brown 20, Basham 2, Raque 5, Gracie Brown 2, Cox 3, Scott 3.
North Oldham - (25) – Gross 8, Sipes 0, Hankins 2, Luehrs 0, Smith 8, Daley 6, Cameron 1.

South Oldham vs. Anderson County (Semifinal)

South Oldham coach Gene Heffington started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Ella Morrison, 5-7 Sr. Chloe John, 5-8 So. Madison Young, 5-5 Fr. Grace Turner, and 5-7 Fr. Brynn Brickey. Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell countered with 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, and 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly.

Anderson County outscored South Oldham 19-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 62-49 victory. There were six lead changes and three ties in this game. Anderson County shot 31.4% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on 26 of 32 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored four points off four South Oldham turnovers. South Oldham shot 37% from the field including seven of 24 from beyond the arc. The Lady Dragons connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored six points off six Anderson County turnovers.

Lainey Johnson led Anderson County with 23 points including two three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Jenna Satterly added 20 points including 16 of 18 free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Ella Baum recorded seven points and five rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Faith McGregor added nine points and 10 rebounds.

Madison Young led South Oldham with 16 points including six of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Ella Morrison Added 11 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Brynn Brickey recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds.

South Oldham - 7,20,9,13,49
Anderson County - 10,14,19,19,62

South Oldham - (49) – Morrison 11, John 3, Young 16, Turner 5, Brickey 11, Hall 3.
Anderson County - (62) – Johnson 23, Cooper 0, Baum 7, Hyatt 3, Satterly 20, McGregor 9.

March 9^th

Spencer County vs. Anderson County (Championship)

Spencer County coach John R. Howie Jr. started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Hawley Johnson, 5-5 Sr. Skyler Mills, 5-11 Sr. Ella Brown, 5-4 Jr. Kayla Basham, and 5-4 Jr. Ava Raque. Anderson County coach Clay Birdwhistell countered with 6-0 Jr. Lainey Johnson, 5-9 Sr. Claire Cooper, 5-10 Jr. Ella Baum, 5-7 Sr. Faith Hyatt, and 5-9 Sr. Jenna Satterly.

Anderson County trailed 27-22 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to earn a 36-33 victory over Spencer County. There were five lead changes and one tie in this game. Anderson County shot 37.1% from the field including one of nine from the three point line. The Lady Bearcats connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 14 Spencer County turnovers. Spencer County shot 52% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Bears connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Anderson County turnovers.

Jenna Satterly led Anderson County with 12 points including six of seven free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 Jr. Faith McGregor added 12 points and five rebounds. Lainey Johnson recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Ella Brown led Spencer County with 20 points on nine of 10 from the field including one of two from the free throw line and one of three from the free throw line. Kayla Basham added six points and three rebounds. Skyler Mills recorded five points, three rebounds, and two assists. Hawley Johnson chipped in with two points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Spencer County - 11,8,8,6,33
Anderson County - 8,7,7,14,36

Spencer County - (33) – Johnson 2, Mills 5, Brown 20, Basham 6, Raque 0.
Anderson County - (36) – Johnson 7, Cooper 0, Baum 3, Hyatt 0, Satterly 12, McGregor 12, Glass 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the WL 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.

2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships (Girls) Division I Class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Girls Basketball Championships DI Class 1A, 2A, 3A,& 4A
MTSU Murphy Center

Murfreesboro, TN

March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 9th

Bradley Central vs. Bartlett (Girls) (Class 4A Championship)

Bradley Central coach Jason Reuter started the following lineup: 5-10 Jr. Harmonie Ware, 6-0 So. Kimora Fields, 6-1 Jr. Tatianna Stovall, 5-4 Jr. Malia Wilcox, and 5-6 Jr. Avary Brewer. Bartlett coach Wesley Shappley countered with 6-1 Jr. Zoey Rixter, 5-8 Sr. Shamari Hamlett, 6-2 Jr. Dacarra Ward, 5-6 Sr. Morgan Williams, and 5-8 Sr. Carrington Jones.

Bradley Central defeated Bartlett by the score of 58-43. Bradley Central shot 37.5% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Bears connected on 26 of 33 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 13 Bartlett turnovers. Bartlett shot 35% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Bradley Central turnovers.

Harmonie Ware led Bradley Central with 29 points including 14 of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, and three steals. Kimora Fields added 12 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Avary Brewer recorded seven points and three assists. Tatianna Stovall chipped in with six points. Malia Wilcox added four points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.

Carrington Jones led Bartlett with 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Zoey Rixter added nine points including five of eight free throws, two rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Dacarra Ward recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and one blocked shots. 6-2 So. Samiya Jones chipped in with five points and four rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Illanis Rodriguez (Cleveland), Natalie Barnes (Coffee County), Laureen Hurst (Cleveland), Carrington Jones (Bartlett), Kimora Fields (Bradley Central), Samiya Jones (Bartlett), Tatianna Stovall (Bradley Central), Zoey Rixter (Bartlett), Avary Brewer (Bradley Central), Harmonie Ware (Bradley Central) (MVP).

Bradley Central - 14,17,12,15,58
Bartlett - 9,10,10,14,43

Bradley Central - (58) – Ware 29, Fields 12, Stovall 6, Wilcox 4, Brewer 7.
Bartlett - (43) – Rixter 9, Hamlett 3, Ward 8, Williams 3, Jones 13, Spates 2, Jones 5.

Pickett County vs. Moore County (Girls) (Class 1A Championship)

Pickett County coach Brent Smith started the following lineup: 5-9 So. Zoey Nicholas, 5-9 Jr. Emmy Lowe, 5-11 Jr. Callie Reeder, 5-4 Sr. Ella Keisling, and 5-6 Sr. Allie Amonett. Moore County coach Chad Spencer countered with Jr. Katie Fletcher, Jr. Madison Dingler, 6-0 Jr. Ellie Graham, Jr. Audrey Harder, and Jr. Anna Harder.

Pickett County defeated moore County by the score of 56-45. Pickett County shot 55.3% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line. The Bobcats connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Moore County turnovers. Moore County shot 31.4% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc. The Raiderettes connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Pickett County turnovers.

Ella Keisling led Pickett County with 18 points including four three point baskets. Callie Reeder added 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Emmy Lowe recorded 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Zoey Nicholas chipped in with five points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. 5-11 So. Addy Lowe added six points on two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

Jr. Emma Sazonov led Moore County with 13 points including three three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ellie Graham added 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Katie Fletcher recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Anna Harder chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Blair Baugus (Wayne County), Jacqueline Keating (Wayne County), Rayanna Fisher (Greenfield), Ellie Graham (Moore County), Madison Dingler (Moore County), Emmy Lowe (Pickett County), Zoey Nicholas (Pickett County), Katie Fletcher (Moore County), Ella Keisling (Pickett County), Callie Reeder (Pickett County) (MVP).

Pickett County - 11,12,21,12,56
Moore County - 6,5,19,15,45

Pickett County - (56) – Nicholas 5, E. Lowe 10, Reeder 12, Keisling 18, Amonett 4, Tompkins 1, A. Lowe 6.
Moore County - (45) – Fletcher 10, Dingler 2, Graham 12, Audrey Harder 0, Anna Harder 8, Sazonov 13.

Loretto vs. Gibson County (Girls) (Class 2A Championship)

Loretto coach Ashley Rutledge started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Emily Cozart, 5-10 Jr. Ally Weathers, 6-0 So. Jessie Chance, 5-8 Sr. Jenny Clifton, and 5-9 Fr. Ally Augustin. Gibson County coach Mitch Wilkins countered with 5-9 Sr. Micah Hart, 5-9 Jr. Georgia Lannom, 5-11 So. Sania Reaves, 5-4 So. A’kira Riding, and 5-8 Sr. Maya Turner.

Gibson County outscored Loretto 17-5 in the final quarter to earn a 49-37 victory and the championship. There were five ties and four lead changes in this game. Gibson County shot 47.1% from the field including six of nine from the three point line. The Pioneers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Loretto turnovers. Loretto shot 35.9% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Gibson County turnovers.

Micah Hart led Gibson County with 20 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and seven rebounds. A’kira Riding added 12 points including two three point baskets, and two assists. Sania Reaves recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Georgia Lannom chipped in with eight points. Six rebounds, and two assists.

Ally Weathers led Loretto with 15 points including five of five free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals. 5-6 Jr. Libby Sanders added six points on two three point baskets. Ally Augustin recorded six points. Emily Cozart chipped in with five points, three rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.

All Tournament Team – Molly Masingale (McMinn Central), Reese Beaty (York Institute), Maddy Newman (Gatlinburg-Pittman), A’kira Riding (Gibson County), Ally Augustin (Loretto), Sania Reaves (Gibson County), Ally Weathers (Loretto), Emily Cozart (Loretto), Micah Hart (Gibson County) (MVP), Georgia Lannom (Gibson County).

Loretto - 7,14,11,5,37
Gibson County - 11,6,15,17,49

Loretto - (37) – Cozart 5, A, Weathers 15, Chance 2, Clifton 1, Augustin 6, Sanders 6, Weathers 2.
Gibson County - (49) – Hart 20, Lannom 8, Reaves 8, Riding 12, Turner 1.

Upperman vs. Dyersburg (Girls) (Class 3A Championship)

Upperman coach Dana McWilliams started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Taylor Dolente, 5-7 So. Gracie Butler, 5-11 Sr. Bella Stiles, 5-5 Sr. Isabella Mullins, and 5-6 Sr. Gracie Hamilton. Dyersburg coach Tim Strayhorn countered with 5-8 Sr. Kalli Maclin, 5-7 So. Chelby Jordan, 5-8 Sr. Netala Dixon, 5-5 Fr. Kayleigh Strayhorn, and 5-7 Jr. Joya Crawford.

Dyersburg eked out qa 41-39 victory over Upperman. There were nine lead changes in this game. Dyersburg shot 37.5% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Trogans connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Upperman turnovers. Upperman shot 51.7% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc. The Bees connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored four points off three Dyersburg turnovers.

Kayleigh Strayhorn led Dyersburg with 14 points including four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Joya Crawford added 10 points including two three point baskets, and five rebounds. Chelby Jordan recorded seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Netala Dixon chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Gracie Butler led Upperman with 15 points including three of three free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Isabella Mullins added 11 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Taylor Dolente recorded six points on two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Hallie Allen (South Gibson), Karmine Carmichael (Cocke County), Gracie Butler (Upperman), Kayleigh Strayhorn (Dyersburg), Gracie Hamilton (Upperman), Netala Dixon (Dyersburg), Taylor Dolente (Upperman), Joya Crawford (Dyersburg) (MVP), Isabella Mullins (Upperman), Chelby Jordan (Dyersburg).

Upperman - 11,6,14,8,39
Dyersburg - 7,11,12,11,41

Upperman - (39) – Dolente 6, Butler 15, Stiles 2, Mullins 11, Hamilton 0, South 3, Harrell 2.
Dyersburg - (41) – Maclin 4, Jordan 7, Dixon 6, Strayhorn 14, Crawford 10.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing the tournament information for all of their events.

 

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.

2024 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Girls Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A. & 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 WVSSAC (West Virginia) Chick-fil-A Girls State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, WV
March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

Lewis County vs. Nitro (Girls) (Class 3A Championship)

Lewis County coach Joe Nichols started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Ella Pinkney, 5-8 Fr. Alexis Piggie, 5-9 Jr. Bryn Hunt, 5-2 So. Payten Goodwin, and 5-5 Sr. Kenna Maxwell. Nitro coach Pat Jones countered with 5-7 Jr. Ava Edwards, Sr. Hailey Newsome, 5-11 Jr. Natalie Smith, 5-1 Fr. Mika Adams, and 5-6 Fr. Brooklyn Cawley.

Nitro outscored Lewis County 18-9 in the final quarter to earn a 47-39 victory. There were four ties and lead changes in the game. Nitro shot 38.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Lewis County turnovers. Lewis County shot 28.6% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc. The Minute Maids connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Nitro turnovers.

Natalie Smith led Nitro with 17 points including five of eight free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Brooklyn Cawley added 12 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three rebounds. Hailey Newsome recorded nine points and six rebounds.

Ella Pinkney led Lewis County with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Kenna Maxwell added 12 points on four three point baskets. Payten Goodwin recorded four points and 10 rebounds. 6-1 Sr. Emma Pinkney chipped in with four points and four rebounds.

Lewis County - 3,12,15,9,39
Nitro - 8,7,14,18,47

Lewis County - (39) – Ella Pinkney 16, Piggie 0, Hunt 3, Goodwin 4, Maxwell 12, Emma Pinkney 4.
Nitro - (47) – Edwards 5, Newsome 9, Smith 17, Adams 4, Cawley 12.

Morgantown vs. Wheeling Park (Girls) (Class 4A Championship)

Morgantown coach Doug Goodwin started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Sofia Wassick, 5-8 Jr. Sadaya Jones, 5-10 Jr. Lucie Hatcher, 5-4 Fr. Kayli Kellogg, and 5-8 Sr. Paige Smith. Wheeling Park coach Ryan Long countered with 5-8 Jr. Alexis Bordas, 5-6 So. Seneca Heller, 5-11 Sr. Jillian Huffman, 5-6 Sr. Natalie Daugherty, and 5-6 Jr. Lala Woods.

Wheeling Park led 29-28 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 65-51 victory over Morgantown. There were two ties and six lead changes in the game. Wheeling Park shot 50% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Patriots connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Morgantown turnovers. Morgantown shot 34.5% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Mohigans connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 13 Wheeling Park turnovers.

Alexis Bordas led Wheeling Park with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Natalie Daugherty added 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Jillian Huffman recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Lala Woods chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Kayli Kellogg led Morgantown with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Sofia Wassick added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Paige Smith recorded five points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Morgantown - 7,21,13,10,51
Wheeling Park - 13,16,17,19,65

Morgantown - (51) – Wassick 12, Jones 4, Hatcher 4, Kellogg 22, Smith 5, Paulsen 4.
Wheeling Park - (65) – Bordas 22, Heller 5, Huffman 8, Daugherty 19, Woods 8, Delk 3.

Williamstown vs. Wyoming East (Girls) (Class 2A Championship)

Williamstown coach Fred Sauro started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Arissa Burt, 5-9 Sr. Riley Landis, 6-2 Jr. Faith Pickens, 5-1 Fr. Quinn Bunch, and 5-8 Jr. Annabelle Haught. Wyoming East coach Ryan Davidson countered with 5-9 Sr. Madison Clark, 5-8 So. Abi Baker, 5-10 Jr. Alivia Monroe, 5-5 So. Kyndal Lusk, and 5-7 Jr. Cadee Blackburn.

Wyoming East trailed 34-31 after three quarters but outscored Williamstown 15-8 in the final quarter to earn a 46-42 victory. The score was tied five times and there were three lead changes in this game. Wyoming East shot 43.2% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. The Warriors connected on five of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 19 Williamstown turnovers. Williamstown shot 31.7% from the field including one of six from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Wyoming East turnovers.

Cadee Blackburn led Wyoming East with 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four steals. Madison Clark added 12 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. Alivia Monroe recorded eight points and six rebounds. Abi Baker chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and five steals.

Faith Pickens led Williamstown with 12 points including six of six free throws, and 16 rebounds. Riley Landis added 10 points including six of six free throws. Annabelle Haught recorded eight points and six rebounds. Arissa Burt chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Williamstown - 8,11,15,8,42
Wyoming East - 9,9,13,15,46

Williamstown - (42) – Burt 7, Landis 10, Pickens 12, Bunch 0, Haught 8, Miller 5.
Wyoming East - (46) – Clark 12, Baker 7, Monroe 8, Lusk 0, Blackburn 17, Cameron 2.

Gilmer County vs. Cameron (Girls) (Class A Championship)

Gilmer County coach Amy Chapman started the following lineup: 5-6 So. Lena Frymier, 5-5 Sr. Stevie Starsick, 6-4 So. Ava Dobbins, 5-2 Jr. Allie Ellyson, and 5-4 Sr. Bayley Frashure. Cameron coach Holly Pettit countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashlee Dobbs, 5-7 Jr. Maci Neely, 6-2 Sr. Ashlynn Van Tassell, 5-5 Sr. Kenzie Clutter, and 5-5 Sr. Emilee Dobbs.

Cameron raced out to a 29-14 halftime lead and withstood a big rally by Gilmer in the third quarter to earn a 50-43 victory. Cameron shot 33.3% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Dragons connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Gilmer County turnovers. Gilmer County shot 34.6% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Titans connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Cameron turnovers.

Kenzie Clutter led Cameron with 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and five assists. Ashlynn Van Tassell added 14 points including six of eight free throws, 19 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Maci Neely recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Emilee Dobbs chipped in with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Allie Ellyson led Gilmer County with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Ava Dobbins added 10 points, seven rebounds, and five blocked shots. Bayley Frashure recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Lena Frymier chipped in with six points and six rebounds.

Gilmer County - 10,4,21,8,43
Cameron - 14,15,10,11,50

Gilmer County - (43) – Frymier 6, Starsick 0, A. Dobbins 10, Ellyson 20, Frashure 7.
Cameron - (50) – A. Dobbs 3, Neely 11, Tassell 14, Clutter 16, E. Dobbs 6.

Acknowledgements

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Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2024 IHSA (Illinois) Boys Basketball Championships Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 9, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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OSF Healthcare IHSA (Illinois) Boys State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

State Farm Center Champaign-Urbana IL
March 9, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 9^th

West Central High School vs. Meridian (Boys) (Class 1A Championship)

West Central coach Ryan Sichting started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Zack Evans, 6-2 Jr. Carson Brown, 6-4 Sr. Chance Little, 6-0 So. Ryker Ford, and 6-0 Sr. Mason Berry. Meridian coach David Davis countered with 6-2 Sr. Will Thurston, 6-2 Sr. Cole Kaufman, 6-3 Fr. Antonio Flenoid, 5-8 So. Javionne Ranson, and 5-8 Jr. Shamar Easley.

West Central led 16-7 after the first quarter on their way to a 62-43 victory over Meridian. West Central shot 53.3% from the field including two of six from the three point line. The Cougars connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 18 Meridian turnovers. Meridian shot 34.6% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 24 West Central turnovers.

Zack Evans led West Central with 27 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Chance Little added 19 points including seven of 10 free throws, and six rebounds. Mason Berry recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Antonio Flenoid led Meridian with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Javionne Ranson added eight points, two rebounds, and six steals. Will Thurston recorded eight points, four rebounds, and two steals. Cole Kaufman chipped in with seven points, two rebounds, and three steals.

West Central High School - 16,17,16,13,62
Meridian- 7,12,16,8,43

West Central High School - (62) – Evans 27, Brown 2, Little 19, Ford 0, Berry 13, Sievers 1.
Meridian – (43) – Thurston 8, Kaufman 7, Flenoid 13, Ranson 8, Easley 0, Johnson 3, Woodson 4.

Benton vs. Wendell Phillips Academy (Boys) (Class 2A Championship)

Benton coach Ron Winemiller started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Evan Munoz, 6-2 Jr. Kyle Thomas, 6-8 Jr. Docker Tedeschi, 6-0 Jr. Grant Owens, and 6-1 Sr. Isaac Billington. Wendell Phillips coach Paris Martin countered with 6-4 Jr. Phoenix Childs, 6-2 Jr. Lawrence Horton, 6-6 So. Claude Mpouma, 5-9 Jr. Amari Edwards, and 5-10 Sr. Michael White.

Wendell Phillips defeated Benton by the score of 54-47. The score was tied three times and there were four lead changed in this game. Wendell Phillips shot 40.4% from the field including four of nine from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on four of seven free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Benton turnovers. Benton shot 43.5% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc. The Rangers connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Wendell Phillips turnovers.

Lawrence Horton led Wendell Phillips with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Phoenix Childs added 13 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Amari Edwards recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 5-7 Sr. Elijah Harris chipped in with nine points and four rebounds. Claude Mpouma recorded seven points and six rebounds.

Isaac Billington led Benton with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Evan Munoz added 11 points and two rebounds. Docker Tedeschi recorded seven points, 10 rebounds, six assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Kyle Thomas chipped in with six points and six rebounds. Grant Owens recorded four points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Benton - 10,14,12,11,47
Wendell Phillips Academy - 14,13,10,17,54

Benton - (47) – Munoz 11, Thomas 6, Tedeschi 7, Owens 4, Billington 19.
Wendell Phillips Academy - (54) – Childs 13, Horton 13, Mpouma 7, Edwards 12, White 0, Harris 9.

DePaul College Prep vs. Mt. Carmel (Boys) (Class 3A Championship)

DePaul College Prep coach Tom Kleinschmidt started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Rashaun Porter, 6-2 Sr. PJ Chambers, 6-7 Sr. Jaylan McElroy, 6-2 Jr. Makai Kvamme, and 6-2 Jr. Rob Walls. Mt. Carmel coach Phil Segroves countered with 6-6 Sr. Angelo Ciaravino, 6-2 Jr. Cameron Thomas, 6-7 Sr. Christian Uremovich, 6-1 So. Noah Mister, and 6-2 Jr. Grant Best.

DePaul College Prep took a 15-7 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 49-41 victory over Mt. Carmel. DePaul College Prep shot 51.7% from the field including three of four from the three point line. The Rams connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Mt. Carmel turnovers. Mt. Carmel shot 40.5% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Caravan connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 10 DePaul College Prep turnovers.

Makai Kvamme led DePaul College Prep with 18 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. Rob Walls added 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists. PJ Chambers recorded eight points including six of six free throws, three rebounds, and two assists. Jaylan McElroy chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Rashaun Porter added five points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Angelo Ciaravino led Mt. Carmel with 24 points including six three point baskets, three rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Noah Mister added seven points. 6-5 Sr. Lee Marks recorded four points, three rebounds, and two assists.

DePaul College Prep - 15,9,5,20,49
Mt. Carmel - 7,5,11,18,41

DePaul College Prep - (49) – Porter 5, Chambers 8, McElroy 8, Kvamme 18, Walls 10.
Mt. Carmel - (41) – Ciaravino 24, Thomas 2, Uremovich 2, Mister 7, Best 2, Marks 4.

Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Normal Community (Boys) (Class 4A Championship)

Homewood-Flossmoor coach Jamere Dismukes started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Bryce Heard, 6-3 Sr. Carson Brownfield, 6-8 Sr. Donald Hagemaster, 5-9 Jr. Jayden Tyler, and 6-0 Sr. Gianni Cobb. Normal Community coach Dave Witzig countered with 6-8 Sr. Noah Cleveland, 6-6 Sr. Nico Newsome, 6-10 Sr. Jaheem Webber, 6-4 Sr. Braylon Roman, and 6-4 Sr. Dexter Niekamp.

Honewood-Flossmoor defeated Normal Community by the scored of 60-48. There were two ties and four lead changes in the game. Homewood-Flossmoor shot 40.4% from the field including eight of 14 from the three point line. The Vikings connected on 14 of 22 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Normal Community turnovers. Normal Community shot 35.2% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc. The Iron Men connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Homewood-Flossmoor turnovers.

Bryce Heard led Homewood-Flossmoor with 21 points including three three point baskets, six of 11 free throws, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Jayden Tyler added 15 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. Carson Brownfield recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gianni Cobb chipped in with eight points and two assists.

Braylon Roman led Normal Community with 18 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Noah Cleveland added 13 points, 11 rebounds, one blocked shot, and two steals. 6-1 Jr. Conner Smith recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Homewood-Flossmoor - 21,10,16,13,60
Normal Community - 16,7,16,9,48

Homewood-Flossmoor - (60) – Heard 21, Brownfield 12, Hagemaster 4, Tyler 15, Cobb 8.
Normal Community - (48) – Cleveland 13, Newsome 5, Webber 2, Roman 18, Niekamp 0, Smith 8, Walker 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for providing comprehensive info both pre-event and post-event on their events.

 

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.

42nd District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-28 March 1st, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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42^nd District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Henry Clay High School

Lexington, KY
February 26-28 Match 1^st , 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Sayre vs. Scott County (Girls)

Sayre coach Eric Kinder started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Lauren Miller, 5-6 So. Kathryn Kinder, 5-10 So. Lucie Pitman, 5-6 Sr. Toko Ashida, and 5-6 Sr. Juliette Longbottom. Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-8 Jr. Allison Mosby, 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry.

Scott County raced out to a 19-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 65-25 victory over Sayre, Scott County shot 36.9% from the field including one of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Cardinals connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 23 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 19.5% from the field including one of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Spartans connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

5-7 Jr. Nmya Summers led Scott County with 15 points and two rebounds. Kaylen Perry added 14 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Allison Mosby recorded eight points including four of four free throws, and two rebounds. 5-7 So. Dymon Percell chipped in with six points, two blocked shots, and four steals. 5-8 So. Jessica Horn recorded four points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Kathryn Kinder led Sayre with eight points, four rebounds, and three steals. Juliette Longbottom added eight points and three rebounds. Lucie Pitman recorded three points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Sayre - 2,7,8,8,25
Scott County - 19,15,25,6,65

Sayre - (25) – Miller 2, Kinder 8, Pitman 3, Ashida 2, Longbottom 8, Rubin 2.
Scott County - (65) – A. Mosby 8, Moore 3, Young 5, Banner 4, Perry 14, Horn 4, Summers 15, Risher 2, Hamilton 4, Percell 6.

Scott County vs. Sayre (Boys)

Scott County coach Tim Glenn started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Ben Glenn, 6-1 Jr. Tristan Christopher, 6-5 Jr. Preston Luckett, 5-7 Jr. Xyier Wray, and 6-0 Sr. Harrison Owens. Sayre coach Robert Goodman countered with 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor, 5-8 Sr. Noah Gallagher, and 5-11 Jr. Luke Pennington.

Sayre defeated Scott County by the score of 55-46. There were five lead changes and two ties in this game. Sayre shot 41.9% from the field including two of 15 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 22 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 43.6% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored nine points off 16 Sayre turnovers.

Ian Reesor led Sayre with 16 points including four of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Brock Coffman added 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Chase Parker recorded 12 points including six of nine free throws, and three rebounds. Luke Pennington chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, three assists, and two steals.

Ben Glenn led Scott County with 14 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Tristan Christopher added 13 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Xyier Wray recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Scott County - 13,12,5,16,46
Sayre - 17,12,12,14,55

Scott County - (46) – Glenn 14, Christopher 13. Luckett 2, Wray 7, H. Owens 3, Grimes 2, Washburn 1, A. Owens 4.
Sayre - (55) – Parker 12, Coffman 13, Reesor 16, Gallagher 2, Pennington 6, Berger 5, Jones 1.

February 27^th

Scott County vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls)

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Maleiyah Moore, 5-7 Jr. Nmya Summers, 6-0 So. Kierstin Young, 5-6 So. Belle Banner, and 5-7 Sr. Kaylen Perry. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Anayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass defeated Scott County by the score of 84-48. Frederick Douglass shot 42.9% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 49 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 26 Scott County turnovers. Scott County shot 28.8% from the field including three of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lady Cardinals connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off 17 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 26 points including six of six free throws, 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocked shots, and five steals. Niah Rhodes added 16 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. 5-5 So. Raegan Gregonis recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Kate Baker chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Jaylee Knowles added six points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Maleiyah Moore led Scott County with 12 points including five of five free throws, and five rebounds. Nmya Summers added 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Kaylen Perry recorded six points and four steals.

Scott County - 15,8,13,12,48
Frederick Douglass - 23,27,21,13,84

Scott County - (48) – Moore 12, Summers 10, Young 3, Banner 3, Perry 6, M. Mosby 2, Percell 2, A. Mosby 4, Horn 2, Cobbins 4.
Frederick Douglass - (84) – Knowles 6, Maxwell 4, Darrington 26, Baker 8, Rhodes 16, Gregonis 10, Okorley 4, Bennett 2, King 3, Atkins 5.

Sayre vs. Bryan Station (Boys)

Sayre coach Robert Goodman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Chase Parker, 6-1 Jr. Brock Coffman, 6-6 Sr. Ian Reesor, 5-8 Sr. Noah Gallagher, and 5-11 Jr. Luke Pennington. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Jr. Rashaad Faulkner, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens.

Bryan Station defeated Sayre by the score of 58-51. The score was tied three times and there were nine lead changes in this game. Bryan Station shot 51.1% from the field including two of nine from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 10 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Sayre turnovers. Sayre shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Sayre turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 20 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Taeshawn Adams added 17 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots. Felix Gonzalez recorded six points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Daeveon Adams chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Brock Coffman led Sayre with 19 points including two three point baskets, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Ian Reesor added 17 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. Chase Parker recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

Sayre - 12,9,17,13,51
Bryan Station - 10,16,12,20.58

Sayre - (51) – Parker 10, Coffman 19, Reesor 17, Gallagher 3, Pennington 2.
Bryan Station - (58) – D. Adams 6, T. Adams 17, Gonzalez 6, Faulkner 2, Owens 20, Richmond 5, Carpenter 2.

February 28^th

Bryan Station vs. Henry Clay (Girls)

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Alondra Gonzalez Perez, 5-7 So. Akiyah Wade, 5-11 Sr. Kailyn Gentry, 5-4 Sr. Chloe Do, and 5-6 So. Elayna Ward. Henry Clay coach Ashley Garrard countered with 5-9 Sr. Allison Stone, 5-8 Sr. Lydia Van Metre, 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Nelson, 5-2 Jr. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller.

Henry Clay raced out to a 20-4 first quarter on their way to a 59-33 victory over Bryan Station. Henry Clay shot 42.9% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line. The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 21 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 25.6% from the field including one of 15 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Henry Clay turnovers.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 18 points including 10 of 11 free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Lydia Van Metre added 14 points including four three point baskets, and two steals. Ariyanna Sutton recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Allison Stone chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and seven steals.

Akiyah Wade led Bryan Station with 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Kailyn Gentry added 13 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Bryan Station - 4,12,4,13,33
Henry Clay - 20,16,12,11,59

Bryan Station - (33) – Perez 3, Wade 14, Gentry 13, Do 1, Ward 0, Smith 2.
Henry Clay - (59) – Stone 8, Van Metre 14, Nelson 4, Sutton 11, Miller 18, Sims 4.

Frederick Douglass vs. Henry Clay (Boys)

Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson. Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-4 So. Jackson Stephan, 6-2 Sr. Isaiah Stephan, 6-5 Jr. Hassan Bush, 6-0 Jr. Kayson Brown, and 6-1 Jr. AJ Dixon.

Frederick Douglass defeated Henry Clay by the score of 54-49. Frederick Douglass shot 45.5% from the field including three of 18 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 43.5% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Blue Devils connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 17 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, eight rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. Aveion Chenault added 15 points including five of six free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. DeMarcus Surratt recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. 5-10 Fr. Dakari Talbert chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. Logan Busson recorded five points and five rebounds.

Jackson Stephan led Henry Clay with 17 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. Kayson Brown added 10 points, three rebounds, and four assists. Hassan Bush recorded 10 points and three rebounds. Isaiah Stephan chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and five rebounds. AJ Dixon recorded six points and five rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 13,10,13,18,54
Henry Clay - 8,11,14,16,49

Frederick Douglass - (54) – Boone 17, Chenault 15, Surratt 8, Wright 0, Busson 5, Talbert 7, Mitchell 2.
Henry Clay - (49) – J. Stephan 17, I. Stephan 6, Bush 10, Brown 10, Dixon 6.

March 1st

Henry Clay vs. Frederick Douglass (Girls) (Championship)

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. Ariyanna Sutton, and 5-6 Sr. Timarri Miller. Frederick Douglass coach Daryl Moberly countered with 5-10 Fr. Jaylee Knowles, 5-9 Jr. Anayah Maxwell, 6-2 Sr. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington, 5-3 Jr. Kate Baker, and 5-7 Jr. Niah Rhodes.

Frederick Douglass pulled away in the second half to defeat Henry Clay by the score of 61-50. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Frederick Douglass shot 32.6% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Broncos connected on 27 of 38 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Henry Clay turnovers. Henry Clay shot 32.7% from the field including seven of 14 from beyond the arc. The Lady Blue Devils connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led Frederick Douglass with 15 points including 11 of 12 free throws, 17 rebounds, four blocked shots, and four steals. Jaylee Knowles added 15 points including seven of 16 free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. Niah Rhodes recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Kate Baker chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Timarri Miller led Henry Clay with 15 points including three three point baskets, and six of eight free throws. Lydia Van Metre added 11 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.5-9 Jr. Amari Sims recorded eight points and three rebounds. Ariyanna Sutton chipped in with two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Henry Clay - 11,16,15,8,50
Frederick Douglass - 15,15,19,12,61

Henry Clay - (50) – Stone 3, Van Metre 11, Nelson 2, Sutton 2, Miller 15, Sims 8, Jeffers 4, Waide 5.
Frederick Douglass - (61) – Knowles 15, Maxwell 0, Darrington 15, Baker 11, Rhodes 12, Gregonis 2, Bennett 4, King 2.

Frederick Douglass vs. Bryan Station (Boys) (Championship)

Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-4 So. DeMarcus Surratt, 5-8 Jr. Chris Wright, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson. Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon Jr. countered with 6-4 Sr. Daeveon Adams, 6-3 So. Taeshawn Adams, 6-7 Jr. Felix Gonzalez, 5-11 Jr. Rashaad Faulkner, and 6-1 So. Amari Owens.

Frederick Douglass defeated Bryan Station by the score of 64-55. Frederick Douglass shot 48.1% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. Tjhe Broncos connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 35.2% from the field including 10 of 28 from beyond the arc. The Defenders connected on seven of 15 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 13 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Aveion Chenault led Frederick Douglass with 17 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and four assists. Armelo Boone added 14 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Logan Busson chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 14 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. Taeshawn Adams added eight points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-3 Sr. Matthew Golinski recorded eight points including two three point baskets. 5-10 Sr. Bryson Carpenter chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Frederick Douglass - 11,15,20,18,64
Bryan Station - 8,11,14,22,55

Frederick Douglass - (64) – Chenault 17, Boone 14, Surratt 14, Wright 3, Busson 9, Mitchell 3, Talbert 4.
Bryan Station - (55) – D. Adams 5, T. Adams 8, Gonzalez 2, Faulkner 3, Owens 14, Gerton 2, Carpenter 6, Golinski 8, Axsom 4, Ashford 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats 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.

2024 IHSA (Illinois) Girls Basketball Championships 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 2, 2024
Topic: Basketball

2024BBIHSAG

2024 IHSA (Illinois) Girls State Basketball Championships
Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

CEFCU Arena Normal, IL
March 2, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 2nd

Okawville vs. Illini Bluffs Class 1A Championship

Okawville coach Haylee Bowers started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Alayna Kraus, 5-7 Sr. Adysen Harre, 5-8 So. Caroline Tepe, 5-6 Sr. Madisyn Wienstroer, and 5-7 Sr. Raelyn Obermeier. Illini Bluffs coach Jim Belville countered with 5-10 Sr. Marissa Robertson, 5-10 Sr. Lily Luczkowiak, 6-0 Sr. Reese Cruit, 5-6 Sr. Brooke Buchen, and 5-6 Sr. Annabelle Fortin.

Okawville outscored Ilini Bluffs 17-6 in the third quarter to take control on their way to a 48-36 victory. Okawville shot 42.4% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. The Lady Rockets connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Illini Bluffs turnovers. Illini Bluffs shot 44.4% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven Okawville turnovers.

Alayna Kraus led Okawville with 33 points including two three point baskets, 13 of 14 free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Caroline Tepe added six points on two three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Madisyn Wienstroer recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Annabelle Fortin led Illini Bluffs with 13 points including three three point baskets, and two rebounds. Lily Luczkowiak added 12 points and nine rebounds. 5-11 So. Chloe Eeten recorded four points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Okawville - 5,9,17,17,48
Illini Bluffs - 10,5,6,15,36

Okawville - (48) – Kraus 33, Harre 2, Tepe 6, Wienstroer 4, Obermeier 3.
Illini Bluffs - (36) – Robertson 0, Luczkowiak 12, Cruit 4, Buchen 0, Fortin 13, Eeten 4, Davis 3.

Nashville vs. Peoria (Notre Dame) Class 2A Championship

Nashville coach Dempsey White started the following lineup: 5-11 Fr. Samantha Brinkmann, 5-9 Fr. Avery Reeder, 5-11 Fr. Summer Brinkmann, 5-9 Fr. Makayla Gajewski, and 5-10 So. Emma Behrmann. Notre Dame coach Layne Langholf countered with 5-11 Jr. Kaitlin Cassidy, 5-6 Jr. Julia Mingus, 6-1 So. Lexi Baer, 5-7 Sr. Mya Wardle, and 5-9 Fr. Emy Wardle.

Emy Wardle hit a runner with 1.3 seconds left on the clock to give Notre Dame a 48-46 victory over Nashville. There were five ties and four lead changes in this game. Notre Dame shot 48.5% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Irish connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 12 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Nashville turnovers. Nashville shot 53.3% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc. The Hornettes connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off six Notre Dame turnovers.

Emy Wardle led Notre Dame with 18 points including six of nine free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Mya Wardle added 10 points including three of four free throws, and two assists. Kaitlin Cassidy recorded nine points and four rebounds. Julia Mingus chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two steals.

Emma Behrmann led Nashville with 14 points including three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Samantha Brinkmann added 12 points including six of eight free throws, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Summer Brinkmann recorded nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 5-3 Sr. Abby Knepp chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Makayla Gajewski recorded five points and five rebounds.

Nashville - 14,10,10,12,46
Peoria (Notre Dame) - 17,9,15,7,48

Nashville - (46) – Sa, Brinkmann 12, Reeder 0, Su. Brinkmann 9, Gajewski 5, Behrmann 14, Knepp 6.
Peoria (Notre Dame) - (48) – Cassidy 9, Mingus 8, Baer 3, M. Wardle 10, E. Wardle 18.

Lincoln vs. Chatham (Glenwood) Class 3A Championship

Lincoln coach Taylor Rohrer started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Becca Heitzig, 5-8 Sr. Tori Geriets, 5-9 Sr. Kloe Froebe, 5-6 Sr. Taryn Stoltzenburg, and 5-6 Sr. Jenna Bowman. Glenwood coach Alyssa Riley countered with 5-9 Sr. Makenna Yeager, 5-7 Fr. Ava Bobb, 6-0 Fr. Alexis Neumann, 5-4 Sr. Karley Hawkins, and 5-6 Jr. Katelyn Lehnen.

Lincoln defeated Glenwood 60-44 to finish the season at 38-0. Lincoln raced out to a 26-6 first quarter lead and was never threatened in this game. Lincoln shot 58.3% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. The Rail Splitters connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 16 Glenwood turnovers. Glenwood shot 45.9% from the field including seven of 17 from beyond the arc. The Titans connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Lincoln turnovers.

Kloe Froebe led Lincoln with 36 points including 14 of 19 free throws, five rebounds, six assists, one blocked shot, and four steals. Becca Heitzig added 13 points and five rebounds.

Alex Neumann led Glenwood with 15 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and one blocked shot. Makenna Yeager added nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. 5-7 Jr. Rowann Law recorded eight points including two three point baskets. Katelyn Lehnen chipped in with six points and two assists.

Lincoln - 26,8,13,13,60
Chatham (Glenwood) - 6,11,17,10, 44

Lincoln - (60) – Heitzig 13, Geriets 0, Froebe 36, Stoltzenburg 5, Bowman 3, Whiteman 1, Clark 2.
Chatham (Glenwood) - (44) – Yeager 9, Bobb 0, Neumann 15, Hawkins 0, Lehnen 6, Diamond 3, Law 8, Gilmore 3.

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) vs. LaGrange Park (Nazareth) Class 4A Championship

Loyola Academy coach Jeremy Schbenecker started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Julia Gamboa, 5-8 Sr. Paige Engels, 5-8 Sr. Kelsey Langston, 5-6 So. Clare Weasler, and 5-6 Sr. Aubrey Galvan. Nazareth coach Eddie Stritzell countered with 6-1 Sr. Danielle Scully, 6-0 Sr. Olivia Austin, 6-1 So. Stella Sakalas, 5-7 Sr. Mary Bridget Wilson, and 5-9 Sr. Amalia Dray.

Loyola Academy trailed Nazareth 25-17 at halftime but outscored the Roadrunners 15-2 in the third quarter on their way to a 44-40 victory. Loyola Academy finished the season at 38-0. Loyola Academy shot 42.4% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Ramblers connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 17 Nazareth turnovers. Nazareth shot 51.6% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Roadrunners connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Loyola Academy turnovers.

Paige Engels led Loyola Academy with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Aubrey Galvan added 15 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kelsey Langston recorded seven points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds.

Olivia Austin led Nazareth with 16 points on seven of eight field goals and two of two free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Stella Sakalas added 16 points including three of three free throws, and three rebounds. Danielle Scully recorded two points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) - 11,6,15,12,44
LaGrange Park (Nazareth) - 15,10,2,13,40

Wilmette (Loyola Academy) - (44) – Gamboa 0, Engels 17, Langston 7, Weasler 2, Galvan 15, Mackie 3.
LaGrange Park (Nazareth) - (40) – Scully 2, Austin 16, Sakalas 16, Wilson 3, Dray 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSA for providing the up-to-date results and statistics for all their events.

 

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.

2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships Division II A & AA (Boys & Girls) March 2, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Basketball Championships
Division II Class A & AA (Boys & Girls)

Hooper Eblen Center Tennessee Tech University Cookeville TN

March 2, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 2nd

Knoxville Webb vs. Knoxville Catholic (Girls) Division II Class AA (Championship)

Knoxville Webb coach Greg Hernandez started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Brooklyn Bush, 5-8 So. Meeyah Green, 6-1 8^th Grade Kyndall Mays, 5-4 Sr. Katelyn Overton, and 5-6 Fr. Cailyn Taylor. Knoxville Catholic coach Travis Mains countered with 5-11 Jr. Amaya Redd, 5-10 Jr. Margaret Frana, 6-0 Sr. Caroline Krueger, 5-10 Jr. Tinsley Walker, and 5-10 Sr. Sydney Mains.

Knoxville Catholic defeated Knoxville Webb 53-39 to capture back to back championships but it did not come easy. Catholic star Sydney Mains was hampered by foul woes today as she was whistled for her fourth foul with 4:51 remaining in the third quarter but her teammates came up big. Knoxville Catholic shot 53.6% from the field including seven of 13 from the three point line. The Fighting Irish connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off 13 Knoxville Webb turnovers. Knoxville Webb shot 28.6% from the field including four of 16 from beyond the arc. The Spartans connected on seven of seven free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 26 Knoxville Catholic turnovers.

Amaya Redd led Knoxville Catholic with 17 points including nine of 14 free throws, nine rebounds, and two assists. Sydney Mains added 16 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Tinsley Walker recorded nine points on three three point baskets. Caroline Krueger chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and two steals. Margaret Frana added four points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Meeyah Green led Knoxville Webb with 12 points including three of three free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Kyndall Mays added eight points and two rebounds. Katelyn Overton recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.

All Tournament Team – Lily Morrow (CPA), Kora Johnson (The Webb School), Meeyah Green (Knoxville Webb), Kyndall Mays (Knoxville Webb), Tinsley Walker (Knoxville Catholic), Amaya Redd (Knoxville Catholic), and Sydney Mains (Knoxville Catholic) (MVP).

Knoxville Webb - 9,11,9,10,39
Knoxville Catholic - 12,15,9,17,53

Knoxville Webb - (39) – Bush 4, M. Green 12, Mays 8, Overton 7, Taylor 5, A, Green 3.
Knoxville Catholic - (53) – Redd 17, Frana 4, Krueger 4, Walker 9, Mains 16, English 3.

Briarcrest Christian School vs. Brentwood Academy (Boys) Division II Class AA (Championship)

Briarcrest Christian School coach John Harrington started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Jackson Grisham, 6-5 Sr. Braden Bryan, 6-7 So. Fred Smith, 6-1 Sr. Connor Mancell, and 6-2 Sr. Cooper Haynes. Brentwood Academy coach Andy Blackston countered with So. Jeromy Davis, 6-5 Jr. George MacIntyre, 6-6 Jr. Justin Stewart, 6-0 Sr. Tyler Tanner, and 6-1 Sr. Jack West.

Briarcrest Christian School defeated Brentwood Academy by the score of 80-71. Briarcrest Christian School shot 67.4% from the field including three of four from the three point line. The Saints connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored four points off four Brentwood Academy turnovers. Brentwood Academy shot 45.3% from the field including 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 14 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 10 Briarcrest Christian School turnovers.

Fred Smith led Briarcrest Christian School with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists. Smith was 12 of 14 from the field and five of six from the free throw line. Cooper Haynes added 24 points including nine of 10 free throws, and two rebounds. Jackson Grisham recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-10 Fr. Greg Spight chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.

Tyler Tanner led Brentwood Academy with 22 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and six assists. George MacIntyre added 21 points including five three point baskets, and two of three free throws. 5-11 Fr. Bryson Wade recorded nine points on three three point baskets. 6-6 So. Ethan Hillsman chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jeromy Davis added seven points and three rebounds.

All Tournament Team – Jaylen Pompey (Knoxville Webb), Fred Bailey (Pope John Paul II), George MacIntyre (Brentwood Academy), Tyler Tanner (Brentwood Academy), Cooper Haynes (Briarcrest Christian School), Jackson Grisham (Briarcrest Christian School), and Fred Smith (Briarcrest Christian School) (MVP).

Briarcrest Christian School - 20,17,19,24,80
Brentwood Academy - 13,18,13,27,71

Briarcrest Christian School - (80) – Grisham 11, Bryan 4, Smith 29, Mancell 2, Haynes 24, Spight 10.
Brentwood Academy - (71) – Davis 7, MacIntyre 21, Stewart 0, Tanner 22, West 5, Hillsman 7, Wade 9.

University School of Jackson vs. Goodpasture Christian School (Girls) Division II Class A (Championship)

University School of Jackson coach Joel Ayers started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Haylen Ayers, 5-7 Jr. Ellen Driver, 5-7 Fr. Lilly Teague, 5-4 So. Mia Spellings, and 5-7 So. Sophie King. Goodpasture Christian School coach Taylor Clay countered with 5-7 Jr. Addi Ruffin, 5-3 Jr. Harper Kate Miles, 5-10 Sr. Sarah Purkey, 5-0 Fr. Brooklyn Jones, and 5-4 Jr. La’zaviona Hawkins.

University School of Jackson defeated Goodpasture Christian School 70-58 in a triple overtime game. In which there were 13 lead changes and 10 ties. Haylen Ayers hit clutch shots to get them into the overtime periods then took over in the final frame. University School of Jackson shot 40% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Bruins connected on 15 of 21 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored four points off seven Goodpasture Christian School turnovers. Goodpasture Christian School shot 35.6% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Cougars connected on 11 of 15 from the free throw line, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 University School of Jackson turnovers.

Haylen Ayers led University School of Jackson with 30 points including three three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Lilly Teague added 16 points including five three point baskets, and four rebounds. Ellen Driver recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Sophie King chipped in with seven points and four rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Ava Barham recorded four points, 17 rebounds, and two assists.

La’zaviona Hawkins led Goodpasture Christian School with 19 points including nine of 11 free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Brooklyn Jones added 18 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Addi Ruffin recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Purkey chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two steals.

All Tournament Team – Brooklyn Jones (Goodpasture Christian School), Addi Ruffin (Goodpasture Christian School), La’zaviona Hawkins (Goodpasture Christian School), Ellen Driver (University School of Jackson), Lilly Teague (University School of Jackson), 5-10 Sr. Ava Barham (University School of Jackson), Haylen Ayers (University School of Jackson) (MVP).

University School of Jackson - 16,2,13,10,7,8,14,70
Goodpasture Christian School - 9,10,18,4,7,8,2,58

University School of Jackson - (70) – Ayers 30, Driver 8, Teague 16, Spellings 5, King 7, Barham 4.
Goodpasture Christian School - (58) – Ruffin 9, Miles 3, Purkey 9, Jones 18, Hawkins 19.

Providence Christian Academy vs. First Assembly Christian School (Boys) Division II Class A (Championship)

Providence Christian Academy coach Kerry Hammonds started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Judson Bjornstad, 6-5 Jr. Davis Joyner, 6-9 Jr. Preston Wade, 6-1 Jr. Tryce Grensing, and 6-1 Jr. Baylor Allen. First Assembly Christian School coach D’Marius Wilkes countered with 6-4 So. Marcellous Jackson, 6-4 So. Martechio Hayes, 6-5 Jr. Kristopher Carrol, 5-9 Jr. Brian Shields, and 6-0 Jr. Jacob Walker.

Marcellous Jackson scored in the lane in the closing seconds to give First Assembly Christian School a 57-55 victory over Providence Christian Academy. First Assembly Christian School outscored Providence Academy 18-4 in the last quarter. There were five lead changes and two ties in this game. FAC shot 47.6% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Crusaders connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 PCA turnovers. PCA shot 51.2% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine FAC turnovers.

Marcellous Jackson led First Assembly Christian School with 19 points including five of seven free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Martechio Hayes added 15 points and two rebounds. Kristopher Carrol recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two rebounds. Jacob Walker chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and five steals.

Judson Bjornstad led Providence Christian Academy with 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-7 So. Aiden Bolden added 15 points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Preston Wade recorded two points, three rebounds, and three blocked shots. Davis Joyner added seven points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

All Tournament Team – Judson Bjornstad (PCA), Preston Wade (PCA), Aiden Bolden (PCA), Marcellous Jackson (FAC), Jacob Walker (FAC), Kristopher Carrol (FAC), Martechio Hayes (FAC) (MVP).

Providence Christian Academy - 23,11,17,4,55
First Assembly Christian School - 13,12,14,18,57

Providence Christian Academy - (55) – Bjornstad 19, Joyner 7, Wade 2, Grensing 3, Allen 3, Bolden 15, Mustapha 3, Lewis 3.
First Assembly Christian School - (57) – Jackson 19, Hayes 15, Carrol 11, Shields 0, Walker 9, McGaughey 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing all the tournament info on their very informative up-to-date website.

 

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.

43rd District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-28 March 1, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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43^rd District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Lexington Christian Academy

Lexington, KY
February 26-28 March 1, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 6-0 So. Ava Rankin, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr. Eriyaune Daniels. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-6 Jr. Ella Gabbert, 5-6 So. Jentry Bertram, 5-8 8^th Grade Koko Castle, 5-6 Jr. Chapel Brown, and 5-7 Jr. Claire Roberts.

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 52-43. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 37.2% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 24% from the field including five of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Dunbar turnovers.

Layla Flynn led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 15 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Ellie Lavey added 12 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and three rebounds. Justice Biggerstaff recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Eriyaune Daniels chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.

5-9 Jr. Sophia Pridemore led Lexington Christian Academy with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Koko Castle added 11 points including five of six free throws. Chapel Brown recorded eight points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Claire Roberts chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 8,20,11,13,52
Lexington Christian Academy - 7,18,5,13,43

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (52) – Lavey 12, Biggerstaff 11, Rankin 0, Flynn 15, Daniels 11, Rusing 2, Yaden 1.
Lexington Christian Academy - (43) – Gabbert 3, Bertram 0, Castle 11, Brown 8, Roberts 8, Pridemore 13.

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Boys)

Tates Creek coach Jarrod Gay Sr. started the following lineup: 6-0 Fr. Tom Haubenreich, 6-0 So. Josh Pinkleton, 6-2 Jr. Micah Soules, 5-9 Jr. Dawson Garth, and 5-10 So. Stephen Franklin. Lafayette coach Vince Sanford countered with 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-5 So. Tyler Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-10 So. KJ Jones.

Lafayette led 29-28 at halftime and outscored Tates Creek 24-16 in the third quarter to pull away for a 69-61 victory. There were 11 lead changes and five ties in this game. Lafayette shot 66.7% from the field including six of eight from the three point line. The Generals connected on 23 of 30 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Tates Creek turnovers. Tates Creek shot 41.3% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc. The Commodores connected on 20 of 26 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Lafayette turnovers.

Tyler Hunt led Lafayette with 14 points including six of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Yashiro Hurst added 13 points including four of six free throws, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals. KJ Jones recorded 13 points on four of four from the field, five of six from the free throw line and three steals. Eli Thomas chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and three assists. Eli Steele added eight points and six rebounds.

Dawson Garth led Tates Creek with 18 points including six of 10 free throws. Stephen Franklin added 13 points including six of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Josh Pinkleton recorded 11 points and three rebounds. Tom Haubenreich chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and three assists.

Tates Creek - 14,14,16,17,61
Lafayette - 16,13,24,16,69

Tates Creek - (61) – T. Haubenreich 8, Pinkleton 11, Soules 4, Garth 18, Franklin 13, Strong 2, Green 3, Manning 2.
Lafayette - (69) – Steele 8, Thomas 11, Hunt 14, Hurst 13, Jones 13, Noble 6, Kirk 2, Prichard 2.

February 27^th

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lafayette (Girls)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Erik Daniels started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Ellie Lavey, 5-7 Sr. Justice Biggerstaff, 5-9 Sr. Bella Rusing, 5-4 Fr. Layla Flynn, and 5-5 Fr. Eriyaune Daniels. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 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.

Lafayette defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 49-37. Lafayette shot 37.2% from the field including zero of seven from the three point line. The Lady Generals connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 14 Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 25% from the field including three of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Bulldogs connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 20 Lafayette turnovers.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Anna Clay Denton added nine points on nine of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and seven assists. Addison Combs recorded seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Tess Nelson chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Ellie Lavey led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 13 points and four rebounds. Layla Flynn added seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Justice Biggerstaff recorded seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 6,9,5,17,37
Lafayette - 16,10,11,12,49

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (37) – Lavey 13, Biggerstaff 7, Rusing 4, Flynn 7, Daniels 3, Yaden 3.
Lafayette - (49) – B. Combs 24, A. Combs 7, Nelson 4, Denton 9, Popham 2, Tishibangi 3.

Lafayette vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys)

Lafayette coach Vince Sanford started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Eli Steele, 6-0 Jr. Eli Thomas, 6-5 So. Tyler Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Yashiro Hurst, and 5-10 So. KJ Jones. Lexington Catholic coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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 Catholic defeated Lafayette by the score of 85-54. Lexington Catholic shot 51.7% from the field including 10 of 18 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 42.2% from the field including eight of 18 from beyond the arc. The Generals connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored one point off eight Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Tyler Doyle led Lexington Catholic with 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Miller Williams added 13 points including two three point baskets, five of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. John Reinhart recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Rowan Williams chipped in with 10 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 6-0 Sr. Sam Smith added eight points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

6-0 Sr. Peyton Prichard led Lafayette with 10 points including three three point baskets. Eli Steele added eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Eli Thomas recorded seven points and five assists. Yashiro Hurst chipped in with seven points.

Lafayette - 9,13,16,16,54
Lexington Catholic - 14,26,22,23,85

Lafayette - (54) – Steele 8, Thomas 7, Hunt 4, Hurst 7, Jones 5, Hobbs 4, Prichard 10, Kirk 3, Noble 6,
Lexington Catholic - (85) – Doyle 23, R. Williams 10, M.Williams 13, Reinhart 13, Turner 5, Kennedy 2, Smith 8, Woodall 3, Meagher 5, Heinrich 3.

February 28^th

Lexington Catholic vs. Tates Creek (Girls)

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. Tates Creek coach Jana Costner countered with 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Sr. Chloe Byrd, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-5 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley.

Tates Creek rallied in the final quarter to earn a 53-49 come-from-behind victory over Lexington Catholic. There were seven lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Tates Creek shot 33.3% from the field including four of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Lexington Catholic turnovers. Lexington Catholic shot 39.5% from the field including zero of 11 from beyond the arc. The Lady Knights connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored seven points off 15 Tates Creek turnovers.

Miracle Morbley led Tates Creek with 16 points including eight of nine free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. Ashton Harris added 13 points including seven of 10 free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Kaleigh Potts recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Isabelle Ellison chipped in with seven points.

5-8 Jr. Alivia Morris led Lexington Catholic with 25 points including nine of 10 free throws and 15 rebounds before fouling out late in the game. 5-9 So. Payton Avilez added five points and three rebounds. Lydia Kennedy recorded four points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Lexington Catholic - 10,11,10,18,49
Tates Creek – 8,12,8,25,53

Lexington Catholic - (49) – Sackleh 2, Hall 2, Kennedy 4, Cox 4, Russell 4, Morris 25, Bretz 3, Avilez 5.
Tates Creek - (53) – Harris 13, C. Byrd 0, Ellison 7, Potts 12, Morbley 16, Bazzell 5.

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys)

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach John Morgerson started the following lineup: 5-11 Jr. Clayton Hilt, 5-10 Sr. Jaden Sweatt, 5-11 Sr. Tyler McCord, 5-8 Sr. Mason VanDyke, and 5-10 Sr. Chace Hill. 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 Christian Academy defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 62-48. LCA shot 48.1% from the field including six of 21 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Paul Laurence Dunbar turnovers. Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 27.1% from the field including seven of 28 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 15 LCA turnovers.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 20 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Kenyatta Hardge added 15 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Sam Spillman recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. Hagan Preston chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, three assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. 6-2 Jr. Andersen Green recorded five points and four rebounds.

Mason VanDyke led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Jaden Sweatt added 13 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Clayton Hilt recorded nine points on three three point baskets and two rebounds. Tyler McCord chipped in with four points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Paul Laurence Dunbar - 14,5,14,15,48
Lexington Christian Academy - 22,9,15,16,62

Paul Laurence Dunbar - (48) – Hilt 9, Sweatt 13, McCord 4, VanDyke 19, Hill 3.
Lexington Christian Academy - (62) – Preston 6, Hardge 15, King 0, Spillman 15, Howard 20, Green 5, Moss 1.

March 1^st

Tates Creek vs. Lafayette (Girls) (Championship)

Tates Creek coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Ashton Harris, 5-8 Sr. Chloe Byrd, 5-9 7^th Grade Isabelle Ellison, 5-5 Fr. Kaleigh Potts, and 5-6 Jr. Miracle Morbley. Lafayette coach Allison Denton countered with 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.

Tates Creek defeated Lafayette by the score of 53-50. The score was tied five times and there were seven lead changes in the game. Tates Creek shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 21 from the three point line. The Lady Commodores connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Lafayette turnovers. Lafayette shot 37% from the field including five of 27 from beyond the arc. The Lady Generals connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Tates Creek turnovers.

Kaleigh Potts led Tates Creek with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, and five rebounds. Ashton Harris added 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Isabelle Ellison recorded seven points. 5-4 Fr. Alexis Bazzell chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds.

Belle Combs led Lafayette with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Tess Nelson added 12 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds. Abbey Popham recorded nine points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. Anna Clay Denton chipped in with six points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and six assists.

Tates Creek - 10,15,15,13,53
Lafayette - 10,11,20,9,50

Tates Creek - (53) – Harris 13, C. Byrd 0, Ellison 7, Potts 23, Morbley 4, Bazzell 6.
Lafayette - (50) – B. Combs 16, A. Combs 0, Nelson 12, Denton 6, Popham 9, Tishibangi 4, Davis 3.

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Lexington Catholic (Boys) (Championship)

Lexington Christian Academy coach Ted Hall started the following lineup: 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 coach Brandon Salsman countered with 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 Catholic defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 57-42. Lexington Catholic shot 46.7% from the field including four of 17 from the three point line. The Knights connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 17 LCA turnovers. Lexington Christian Academy shot 34.1% from the field including nine of 21 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored seven points off 11 Lexington Catholic turnovers.

Rowan Williams led Lexington Catholic with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. John Reinhart added 14 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Miller Williams recorded six points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Doyle chipped in with seven points, five assists, and two steals.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy with 18 points including four three point baskets. Hagan Preston added 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Kenyatte Hardge recorded five points and nine rebounds.

Lexington Christian Academy - 10.10.17.5.42
Lexington Catholic - 17,11,17,12,57

Lexington Christian Academy - (42) – Preston 11, Hardge 5, King 3, Spillman 3, Howard 18, Moss 2.
Lexington Catholic - (57) – Doyle 7, R. Williams 18, M. Williams 6, Reinhart 14, Turner 0, Kennedy 2, Smith 8, Gambrell 2.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the 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.

44th District Tournament (Boys & Girls) February 26-27 March 1, 2024
Topic: Basketball

BB202444DBG

44^th District Tournament (Boys & Girls)
Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY
February 26-27 March 1, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

February 26^th

Model vs. Madison Central (Girls)

Model coach Scotty Sutton started the following lineup: 5-6 Jr. Rylli Hunt, 5-6 Sr. Maiya Bhandari, 5-6 So. Piper Moore, 5-1 Sr. Alana Newbill, and 5-3 Sr. Claire Garner. 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 22-5 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-16 victory over Model. Madison Central shot 43.4% from the field including eight of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 35 points off 27 Model turnovers. Model shot 23.5% from the field including zero of one from beyond the arc. The Lady Patriots connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored six points off four Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff led Madison Central with 17 points including two three point baskets and two rebounds in 10 minutes of playing time. Nataya Strader added 12 points and three rebounds. Eden Carter recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and six steals. Brittany Campbell dished out six assists and Brooke Campbell recorded five points, four rebounds, and two assists. 5-6 So. Skylar Collingsworth recorded nine points on three three point baskets and three rebounds. 5-7 So. Hayden Whitaker added five points including three of four free throws and five rebounds.

Rylli Hunt led Model with eight points and six rebounds. Piper Moore added four points and two rebounds.

Model - 5,4,4,3,16
Madison Central - 22,18,16,5,61

Model - (16) – Hunt 8, Bhandari 3, Moore 4, Newbill 1, Garner 0.
Madison Central - (61) – Carter 10, Bro. Campbell 5, Ridderikhoff 17, Bri. Campbell 0, Strader 12, S. Collingsworth 9, Whitaker 5, Metcalfe 3.

Model vs. Madison Central (Boys)

Model coach Chris Evans started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Harrison Parkhurst, 6-2 Sr. Dylan Crockett, 6-6 So. Riley Mollette, 6-0 Sr. Layton Coleman, and 6-2 Sr. Maddox Marks. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

Madison Central outscored Model 23-4 in the second quarter on their way to an 86-41 victory. Madison Central shot 47.7% from the field including 13 of 26 from the three point line. The Indians connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 42 points off 28 Model turnovers. Model shot 47.1% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Madison Central turnovers.

Luke Asher led a balanced Madison Central scoring attack with 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Cody Morrison added 12 points including five of six free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Landon Ray recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and seven steals. Will Richardson chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Eli Steele recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-9 So. Cam Steele added nine points on three three point baskets. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, four assists, and two steals.

Dylan Crockett led Model with 20 points and four rebounds. Harrison Parkhurst added seven points and two rebounds. Riley Mollette recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Model - 13,4,13,11,41
Madison Central - 13,23,24,26,86

Model - (41) – Parkhurst 7, Crockett 20, Mollette 4, Coleman 2, Marks 1, Mayo 3, Little 4.
Madison Central - (86) – E. Steele 9, Morrison 12, Asher 13, Richardson 9, Ray 11, C. Steele 9, Goatley 8, Powers 6, Lawson 6, Hamilton 3.

February 27^th

Berea vs. Madison Southern (Girls)

Berea coach Dammian Stepp started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Sophie Brewer, 5-7 Sr. Abigail Beard, 5-9 So. Kadence Stepp, 5-1 Sr. Maddy King, and 5-4 Sr. Miranda Thacker. Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis countered with 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-4 So. Hadley French, and 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep.

Madison Southern trailed Berea 15-13 at halftime but outscored the Lady Pirates 21-13 in the third quarter on their way to a hard fought 54-45 victory. There were four ties and three lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 45,2% from the field including eight of 13 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 18 of 20 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 50% from the field including 11 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Pirates connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 15 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Madison Southern turnovers.

Hadley French led Madison Southern with 23 points including three three point baskets, 12 of 12 free throws, and two assists. Bailey Hensley added nine points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ashlan Estep recorded five points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Sophie Brewer led Berea with 19 points including five three point baskets and three rebounds. Miranda Thacker added 12 points on four three point baskets. Abigail Beard recorded seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Maddy King dished out seven assists. Kadence Stepp chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Berea - 2,13,13,17,45
Madison Southern - 5.8.21.20.54

Berea - (45) – Brewer 19, Beard 7, Kadence Stepp 4, King 3, Thacker 12.
Madison Southern - (54) – Sandlin 5, Briana Hensley 6, Bailey Hensley 9, French 23, Estep 5, Duerson 6.

Berea vs. Madison Southern (Boys)

Berea coach Eric Fields started the following lineup: 6-3 Jr. Tommie Banderman, 5-9 So. Jack Hemenway, 6-4 Sr. Nik Ballew, 5-4 So. Liam Brewer, and 5-8 So. Finley Blevins. Madison Southern coach Steve Wright countered with 6-3 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-2 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson.

Madison Southern defeated Berea by the score of 75-50. Madison Southern shot 54.5% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 18 Berea turnovers. Berea shot 45.8% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Pirates connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Madison Southern turnovers.

Casen Nobbe led a balanced Madison Southern scoring attack with 22 points including four three point baskets, four assists, and two steals. Braden Hudson added 19 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Zach Hudson recorded 15 points, two rebounds, and four assists. Jay Rose chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Avery Davidson added five points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six steals.

Liam Brewer led Berea with 16 points including two three points baskets, and four rebounds. Tommie Banderman added 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Jack Hemenway and 5-9 So. Jake Mills each scored six points. Finley Blevins dished out eight assists.

Berea - 8,12,17,13,50
Madison Southern - 20,15,23,17,75

Berea - (50) – Banderman 14, Hemenway 6, Ballew 4, Brewer 16, Blevins 0, Reed 2, Puckett 2, Mills 6.
Madison Southern - (75) – Rose 10, Z. Hudson 15, Davidson 5, Nobbe 22, B. Hudson 19, Whitaker 2, Bonham 2.

March 1st

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Girls) (Championship)

Madison Southern coach Josh Curtis started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Laci Sandlin, 5-8 8^th Grade Briana Hensley, 5-10 Sr. Bailey Hensley, 5-4 So. Hadley French, and 5-5 Jr. Ashlan Estep. 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 17-2 lead and withstood a determined Madison Southern rally to earn a 56-49 victory. Madison Central shot the ball extremely well tonight, hit their free throws down the stretch, and Madison Southern was hampered by early foul problems to Ashlan Estep. Madison Central shot 50% from the field including eight of 15 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Madison Southern turnovers. Madison Southern shot 45.5% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Lady Eagles connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 16 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 17 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals. Brittany Campbell added 17 points including three three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, two rebounds, and seven assists. Cameryn Ridderikhoff recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and three steals. Eden Carter chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and four steals.

Laci Sandlin led Madison Southern with 19 points on six of seven from the field, seven of 10 free throws, 12 rebounds, and two steals. Hadley French added 16 points including two three point baskets and four of six free throws. Bailey Hensley recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Madison Southern - 6,6,12,25,49
Madison Central - 17,7,12,20,56

Madison Southern - (49) – Sandlin 19, Briana Hensley 0, Bailey Hensley 9, French 16, Estep 2, Duerson 3,
Madison Central - (56) – Carter 6, Bro. Campbell 2, Ridderikhoff 14, Bri. Campbell 17, Strader 17.

Madison Southern vs. Madison Central (Boys) (Championship)

Madison Southern coach Steve Wright started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Jay Rose, 6-1 Sr. Zach Hudson, 6-2 Sr. Avery Davidson, 5-8 Jr. Casen Nobbe, and 6-0 Sr. Braden Hudson. Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-2 Sr. Eli Steele, 6-2 Jr. Cody Morrison, 6-5 So. Luke Asher, 6-0 So. Will Richardson, and 6-0 Jr. Landon Ray.

Madison Southern defeated Madison Central by the score of 69-58. There were three ties and seven lead changes in this game. Madison Southern shot 53.2% from the field including two of 14 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 17 of 25 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 10 Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 48.9% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 13 points off five Madison Southern turnovers.

Jay Rose led Madison Southern with 27 points including six of 10 free throws, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Zach Hudson added 20 points including six of nine free throws, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Casen Nobbe recorded 10 points, two rebounds, and five assists.

Luke Asher led Madison Central with 23 points including five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Eli Steele added 10 points including four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Cody Morrison recorded nine points and three assists. 5-9 So. Cam Steele chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 5-8 Fr. Ricky Goatley added seven points

Madison Southern - 15,12,23,19,69
Madison Central - 8,16,16,18,58

Madison Southern - (69) – Rose 27, Z. Hudson 20, Davidson 4, Nobbe 10, B. Hudson 6, Davis 2.
Madison Central - (58) – E. Steele 10, Morrison 9, Asher 23, Richardson 0, Ray 0. C. Steele 9, Goatley 7.

All Tournament Team (Girls)

Sophie Brewer (Berea), Miranda Thacker (Berea), Maiya Bhandari (Model), Rylli Hunt (Model), Hadley French (Madison Southern), Laci Sandlin (Madison Southern), Ashlan Estep (Madison Southern), Brittany Campbell (Madison Central), Cameryn Ridderikhoff (Madison Central). Eden Carter (Madison Central), and Nataya Strader (Madison Central) (MVP).

All Tournament Team (Boys)

Liam Brewer (Berea), Tommie Banderman (Berea), Dylan Crockett (Model), Layton Coleman (Model), Cody Morrison (Madison Central), Luke Asher (Madison Central), Eli Steele (Madison Central), Zach Hudson (Madison Southern), Braden Hudson (Madison Southern), Casen Nobbe (Madison Southern), Jay Rose (Madison Southern) (MVP).

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.