Lexington Christian Academy vs. Boyle County August 24, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBLCABC

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Boyle County

Houchens/LT Smith Stadium

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
August 24, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Boyle County defeated Lexington Christian Academy by the score of 35-13. Boyle County led 14-6 early in the third quarter but scored 21 unanswered points to take control of the game. Boyle County recorded 23 first downs and 467 yards of total offense. The Rebels were penalized eight times for 88 yards. Lexington Christian Academy recorded 10 first downs and 233 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized five times for 39 yards and lost a fumble.

DeMauriah Brown led Boyle County’s ground attack with 116 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Montavin Quisenberry carried the ball seven times for 61 yards. Baylor Murphy recorded 26 yards on four carries. Baylor Murphy completed 19 of 21 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Montavin Quisenberry caught five passes for 29 yards. Geordon Brown added four receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. Seneca Driver recorded three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. Lyndon Smith chipped in with three catches for 26 yards. DeMauriah Brown caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown. Montavin Quisenberry and DeMauriah Brown each returned a kickoff for 27 and 15 yards respectively. Jaysia Richards led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Brock Driver added one solo and eight assisted tackles. Montavin Quisenberry recorded four solo tackles. Austin Bodner recovered a fumble.

Saxton Howard led Lexington Christian Academy’s ground game with 146 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Leland Edwards carried the ball seven times for 18 yards. Carter Penix completed two of seven passes for 32 yards. Saxton Howard completed four of seven passes for 37 yards. Jackson Dillow caught two passes for 24 yards. Sam Pearson, Hunter Adams, and Tyler King each caught one pass for 17, 15, and 13 yards respectively. Saxton Howard returned two kickoffs for 66 yards with a long return of 54 yards. Paxton Gray returned one kickoff for 37 yards. Hunter Adams led the defense with five solo and eight assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Mac Darland added three solo and eight assisted tackles. Jamey Patterson recorded three solo and six assisted tackles. Daven Hood chipped in with three solo and five assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Trefor Thomas added three solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 22 yards.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lexington Christian Academy	0	0	6	7	13
Boyle County	14	0	14	7	35

BOYLECO	-	DeMauriah Brown 8 yard run (Andrew Carr kick)
BOYLECO	-	Geordon Brown 80 yard pass from Baylor Murphy (Andrew Carr kick)
LCA	-	Saxton Howard 38 yard run (Isaac Collins kick fails)
BOYLECO	-	DeMauriah Brown 19 yard run (Andrew Carr kick)
BOYLECO	-	Seneca Driver 14 yard pass from Baylor Murphy (Andrew Carr kick)
BOYLECO	-	DeMauriah Brown 9 yard pass from Baylor Murphy (Andrew Carr kick)
LCA	-	Saxton Howard 75 yard run (Isaac Collins kick)

Selected Statistics

Lexington Christian Academy
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Saxton Howard	10	146	14.6	75
Leland Edwards	7	18	2.6	10
Jamey Patterson	1	9	9.0	9
Mac Darland	3	3	1.0	3
Tyler King	1	3	3.0	2
Paxton Gray	3	3	1.0	3
Team	1	-18	-18.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Saxton Howard	7-4-0	37	0	18
Carter Penix	7-2-0	32	0	17

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Jackson Dillow	2	24	0	18
Sam Pearson	1	17	0	17
Hunter Adams	1	15	0	15
Tyler King	1	13	0	13
Daven Hood	1	0	0	0

 

Boyle County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
DeMauriah Brown	19	116	6.1	19
Montavin Quisenberry	7	61	8.7	31
Baylor Murphy	4	26	6.5	11
Guy Turner	2	10	5.0	6
Brock Driver	2	4	2.0	2
Jidyn Smith-Hisel	5	1	0.2	16
Team	1	-2	-2.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Baylor Murphy	21-19-0	251	3	80

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Montavin Quisenberry	5	29	0	31
Geordon Brown	4	113	1	80
Seneca Driver	3	43	1	18
Lyndon Smith	3	26	0	11
DeMauriah Brown	2	11	1	9
Maddox Hager	1	26	0	26
Jakeem Ray	1	3	0	3

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Franklin County vs. Scott County August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBFCSC

Franklin County vs. Scott County

“The Birds’ Nest”

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County defeated Scott County by the score of 26-6. Despite Scott County not being at full strength due to injuries this was a powerful statement by a very talented Franklin County squad and further marks them as a team to be reckoned with all season. Franklin County recorded 15 first downs and 284 yards of total offense. The Flyers were penalized four times for 38 yards, lost a fumbel and had one pass intercepted. Scott County recorded 15 first downs and 270 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized three times for 24 yards and lost a fumble.

Christian Moore led Franklin County’s ground attack with 137 yards on 19 carries. Jaquann Crawford added 48 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Cameron Richardson recorded 13 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Cameron Richardson completed four of seven passes for 68 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Juice Robinson caught one pass for 30 yards and a touchdown. Christian Moore, Jacob Taylor, and Delano Collins each had one reception for 18,13, and seven yards respectively. Juice Robinson returned one punt for 57 yards and one kickoff for 16 yards. Easton Powell kicked two extra points, added field goals of 27 and 31 yards, and kicked off six times for a 59.7 average and four touch backs. Jeremy Walters led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. Landon Cottrell added five solo and five assisted tackles with 1,5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards. Delano Collins recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Shalom Moore added three solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Kayne Garrett led Scott County’s ground game with 117 yards on 20 carries. Timmy Emongo added 90 yards on 18 carries. Andrew Hickey completed six of 14 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown. Eli Lilly caught four passes for 53 yards. Issac York added two receptions for five yards and a touchdown. Antonio Frye returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Timmy Emongo returned one kickoff for 25 yards. Antonio Frye led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling nine yards. Red Owens added four solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards. Greg Brown and Ashley Brewer each recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with Brown also intercepting a pass.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Franklin County	7	16	0	3	26
Scott County	0	0	6	0	6

FC	-	Jaquann Crawford 2 yard run (Easton Powell kick)
FC	-	Cameron Richardson 7 yard run (Easton Powell kick)
FC	-	Juice Robinson 30 yard pass from Cameron Richardson (Easton Powell kick blocked)
FC	-	Easton Powell kicks a 27 yard field goal
SC	-	Issac York 5 yard pass from Andrew Hickey (Timmy Emongo run fails)
FC	-	Easton Powell kicks a 31 yard field goal

Selected Statistics

Franklin County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Christian Moore	19	137	7.2	21
Jaquann Crawford	8	48	6.0	13
Landon Cottrell	4	14	3.5	4
Cameron Richardson	6	13	2.2	20
Delano Collins	2	3	1.5	3
Taurean Smith	1	1	1.1	1

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Cameron Richardson	7-4-1	68	1	30

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Juice Robinson	1	30	1	30
Christian Moore	1	18	0	18
Jacob Taylor	1	13	0	13
Delano Collins	1	7	0	7

 

Scott County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Kayne Garrett	20	117	5.8	24
Timmy Emongo	18	90	5.0	33
Jayden Garrett	2	14	7.0	13
Nick Ranson	1	5	5.0	5
Buddy Collins	1	2	2.0	2
Andrew Hickey	1	-3	-3.0	0
Red Owens	1	-13	-13.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Andrew Hickey	14-6-0	58	1	29

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Eli Lilly	4	53	0	29
Issac York	2	5	1	5

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Trinity vs. Bryan Station August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBTRINBS

Trinity vs. Bryan Station

RL Grider Stadium

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Trinity defeated Bryan Station by the score of 28-10 to earn a big victory on the road. Trinity recorded 16 first downs and 363 yards of total offense. The Shamrocks were penalized six times for 64 yards, lost a fumble and had a pass intercepted. Bryan Station recorded 13 first downs and 236 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized eight times for 61 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Jamaurion Berry led Trinity’s ground attack with 135 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Christopher Wilson carried the ball six times for 30 yards. Jeremiah Lynn recorded 25 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Zach Floyd chipped in with 21 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Zane Johnson completed nine of 19 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Jeremiah Lynn caught three passes for 44 yards. Joseph Ford added two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. John Wilson caught two passes for 35 yards. Jeremiah Lynn and Zach Floyd each returned a kickoff for 19 and 14 yards respectively. Zane Johnson was four of four on conversion kicks, punted once for 47 yards, and recorded five touch backs on five kick offs. Bailey Vance led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards. AJ Hughes added four solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards. Sonny Bratcher-Gray intercepted a pass.

Kalen Washington led Bryan Station’s ground game with 122 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. James Davis completed nine of 20 passes for 107 yards with one interception. Kalen Washington caught three passes for 36 yards. Montae Ashford added three receptions for 26 yards. Jordan Haskins recorded two receptions for 41 yards. Taeandre Clark led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles, Jordan Haskins and Raymond Young each recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. Kaleb Bailey chipped in with three solo tackles. Ronnik Woolfolk recorded two solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Trinity	7	14	0	7	28
Bryan Station	3	0	0	7	10

TRINITY	-	Zach Floyd 8 yard run (Zane Johnson kick)
BSTATION	-	John Hannan kicks a 30 yard field goal
TRINITY	-	Jeremiah Lynn 8 yard run (Zane Johnson kick)
TRINITY	-	Joseph Ford 46 yard pass from Zane Johnson (Zane Johnson kick)
TRINITY	-	Jamarion Berry 31 yard run (Zane Johnson kick)
BSTATION	-	Kalen Washington 23 yard run (John Hannan kick)

Selected Statistics

Trinity
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Jamarion Berry	13	135	10.4	34
Christoher Wilson	6	30	5.0	10
Jeremiah Lynn	3	25	8.3	9
Zach Floyd	4	21	5.2	10
Zane Johnson	3	10	3.3	11

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Zane Johnson	19-9-1	142	1	46

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Jeremiah Lynn	3	44	0	24
Joseph Ford	2	51	1	46
John Wilson	2	35	0	27
Zach Floyd	1	18	0	18
Kaleb Warner	1	-6	0	0

 

Bryan Station
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Kalen Washington	18	122	6.8	54
Jordan Haskins	2	5	2.5	10
James Davis	13	2	0.2	16

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
James Davis	20-9-1	107	0	33

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Kalen Washington	3	36	0	19
Montae Ashford	3	26	0	11
Jordan Haskins	2	41	0	33
Kamani Barbour	1	4	0	4

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Conner vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBCONPLD

Conner vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Conner defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 42-15. Conner recorded 17 first downs and 376 yards of total offense. They were penalized three times for 27 yards. Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded six first downs and 225 yards of total offense. The Bulldogs were penalized eight times for 68 yards.

Cordion Abernathy led Conner’s ground game with 89 yards on 13 carries. Wyatt Hatfield added 85 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Shepherd Dozier recorded 46 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Grayson Montgomery completed 10 of 16 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Bailey caught three passes for 87 yards. Chase Caplinger added three receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Wyatt Hatfield returned one kickoff for 48 yards. Chase Caplinger returned two punts for 21 yards with a long return of 11 yards. Andrew Herron converted on four of four extra oints, added field goals of 32 and 24 yards, kicked off eight times with eight touch backs. Chase Caplinger led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles. Cordion Abernathy also recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Boden Roberts recorded two solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.

Anthony Boykin led Paul Laurence Dunbar’s ground game with 97 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Pacifique Nduwayo added 59 yards on 10 carries. Steven Estepp completed seven of eight passes for 104 yards and one touchdown. Ryan Barrett caught two passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. Conner Norsworthy added two receptions for 15 yards. Ryan Barrett punted four times for a 44 yard average with a long punt of 63 yards. Grayson Rogers led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Tristin Simpson added four solo and three assisted tackles. Tolley Carter recorded four solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Conner	15	10	3	14	42
Paul Laurence Dunbar	0	8	7	0	15

CONNER	-	Wyatt Hatfield 1 yard run (Wyatt Hatfield run)
CONNER	-	Chase Caplinger 64 yard pass from Grayson Montgomery (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Andrew Herron kicks a 32 yard field goal
DUNBAR	-	Anthony Boykin 78 yard run (Conner Norsworthy pass from D. Faulkner)
CONNER	-	Wyatt Hatfield 4 yard run (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Andrew Herron kicks a 24 yard field goal
DUNBAR	-	Ryan Barrett 76 yard pass from Steven Estepp (Jackson Meredith kick)
CONNER	-	Chase Caplinger 4 yard pass from Grayson Montgomery (Andrew Herron kick)
CONNER	-	Shepherd Dozier 3 yard run (Andrew Herron kick)

Selected Statistics

Conner
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Cordion Abernathy	13	89	6.8	31
Wyatt Hatfield	11	85	7.7	26
Shepherd Dozier	8	46	5.8	11
Grayson Montgomery	3	-4	-1.3	3
Chase Caplinger	1	-4	-4.0	0
Landon Wilson	1	-5	-5.0	0
Mason Buckler	2	-6	-3.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Grayson Montgomery	16-10-0	175	2	71
Landon Wilson	1-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Chase Bailey	3	87	0	71
Chase Caplinger	3	77	2	64
Cordion Abernathy	2	-5	0	0
Wyatt Hatfield	1	9	0	9
Shepherd Dozier	1	7	0	7

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Anthony Boykin	5	97	19.4	78
Pacifique Nduwayo	10	59	5.9	19
Steven Estepp	7	7	1.0	7
Conner Norsworthy	1	3	3.0	3
Jayshawn Crosby	1	2	2.0	2
Dominic Faulkner	2	-5	-2.5	1
Team	2	-42	-21.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Steven Estepp	8-7-0	104	1	76
Dominic Faulkner	0-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Ryan Barrett	2	81	1	76
Conner Norsworthy	2	15	0	9
Jayshawn Crosby	2	6	0	4
Dominic Faulkner	1	2	0	2

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Eastern vs. Tates Creek August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBEASTTC

Eastern vs. Tates Creek

Roy G. Walton Stadium

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek utilized a balanced offense to roll over Eastern by the score of 48-6 in the season opener. Tates Creek recorded 19 first downs and 411 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized six times for 64 yards. Eastern recorded 11 first downs and 190 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized five times for 27 yards, lost a fumble and had two passes intercepted.

BJ Evans led Tates Creek’s ground game with 179 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries. Darnell Burnside carried the ball four times for 36 yards. Darnell Burnside completed nine of 14 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Ace Davis completed one of two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown. Luke Cooper caught three passes for 33 yards. JT Cooper added two receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. Kane Bell-Pointer recorded two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown. Marquis Hale added a 43 yard touchdown reception. Lazarey Warren and Skylar Clay each returned a kickoff for 21 and 14 yards respectively. Stephen Jones led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles. Johnny Brown added four solo tackles. Johnny Campos recovered a fumble. Lazarey Warren intercepted a pass he returned 30 yards and Kaylib Murphy also intercepted a pass.

Zane Wagner led the Eastern ground attack with 40 yards on four carries. Tristen Martin carried the ball nine times for 30 yards. Zane Wagner completed 11 of 20 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown. G. Killingsworth completed two of six passes for eight yards with two interceptions. Mykel Bradshaw caught five passes for 45 yards. Grayson Napier added four receptions for 25 yards. Ayden Owens caught two passes for 17 yards and a touchdown. B. Beddingfield returned two kickoffs for 42 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Nathan Wagner returned three kickoffs for 38 yards with a long return of 18 yards. Jaquan Mock led the defense with two solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Will Bird and Ashton Thompson each recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Grayson Napier chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern	6	0	0	0	6
Tates Creek	14	21	6	7	48

TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 2 yard run (Durk Mapatano kick blkd)
EASTERN	-	Ayden Owens 9 yard pass from Zane Wagner (Will Geoghegan kick blkd)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 30 yard run (Stephen Jones run)
TCREEK	-	JT Cooper 38 yard pass from Darnell Burnside (Blake Jones pass from Darnell Burnside)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 5 yard run (Durk Mapatano kick)
TCREEK	-	BJ Evans 3 yard run (Durk Mapatano pass intercepted)
TCREEK	-	Marquis Hale 43 yard pass from Darnell Burnside (Durk Mapatano kick fails)
TCREEK	-	Kane Bell-Pointer 19 yard pass from Ace Davis (Durk Mapatano kick)

Selected Statistics

Eastern
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Zane Wagner	4	40	10.0	15
Tristen Martin	9	30	3.3	7
D. Beddingfield	1	18	18.0	18
Ayden Owens	2	3	1.5	4
G. Killingsworth	2	2	1.0	7
Grayson Napier	1	-1	-1.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Zane Wagner	20-11-0	90	1	20
G. Killingsworth	6-2-2	8	0	7

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Mykel Bradshaw	5	45	0	20
Grayson Napier	4	25	0	10
Ayden Owens	2	17	1	9
Chase Steadmon	1	7	0	7
Tristen Martin	1	4	0	4

 

Tates Creek
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
BJ Evans	15	179	11.9	46
Darnell Burnside	4	36	9.0	23
Skylar Clay	3	17	5.7	17
Mykel Allen	2	9	4.5	9
Stephen Jones	2	6	3.0	4
Kaylib Murphy	1	1	1.0	1
Team	1	0	0.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Darnell Burnside	14-9-0	144	2	43
Ace Davis	2-1-0	19	1	19

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Luke Cooper	3	33	0	11
JT Cooper	2	48	1	38
Kane Bell-Pointer	2	23	1	19
Marquis Hale	1	43	1	43
Bryson Beatty	1	13	0	13
BJ Evans	1	3	0	3

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Fleming County vs. Lafayette August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBFCLAF

Fleming County vs. Lafayette

Ishmael Stadium

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette defeated Fleming County by the score of 27-14 despite running only 35 plays on offense compared to 67 for Fleming County as Fleming County held a 33:57 to 14:03 advantage in time of possession. Lafayette recorded 11 first downs and 314 yards of total offense. The Generals were penalized nine times for 89 yards and lost four fumbles. Fleming County recorded 19 first downs and 296 yards of total offense. They were penalized six times for 33 yards, lost three fumbles and had one pass intercepted.

JJ Richardson led Lafayette’s ground game with 146 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Triston Taylor carried the ball once for 34 yards. CJ Young added 33 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Jackson Stephens recorded 16 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Ransom Payton completed four of nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Grantz caught two passes for 33 yards. Cale Locklar added a 50 yard scoring reception. Jackson Grantz was good on three of four extra point attempts, punted once for 42 yards, and kicked off five times for a 57/8 average and three touch backs. Matthew Hardin led the defense with six solo and 13 assisted tackles. Jackson Stephens added seven solo and five assisted tackles. Jackson Grantz recorded three solo and seven assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 30 yards. CJ Young chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Evan Conley led Fleming County’s ground game with 124 yards on 22 carries. Jordan Harn carried the ball 24 times for 116 yards and a touchdown. Aiden Johnson recorded 63 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Evan Conley completed one of four passes for five yards. Craig Lofton caught one pass for five yards. Evan Conley returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Evan Conley led the defense with three solo and one assisted tackles. Jordan Harn added two solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Kaleb McIntyre recorded one solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fleming County	7	0	0	7	14
Lafayette	0	7	14	6	27

FLEMCO	-	Jordan Harn 2 yard run (Parker Sills kick)
LAF	-	JJ Richardson 11 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	CJ Young 17 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	Jackson Stephens 11 yard run (Jackson Grantz kick)
LAF	-	Cale Locklar 50 yard pass from Ransom Payton (Jackson Grantz kick fails)
FLEMCO	-	Aiden Johnson 4 yard run (Parker Sills kick)

Selected Statistics

Fleming County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Evan Conley	22	124	5.6	20
Jordan Harn	24	116	4.8	16
Aiden Johnson	13	63	4.8	11
Tyler Emmons	1	-1	-1.0	0
Blake Everidge	1	-4	-4.0	0
Team	1	-7	-7.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Evan Conley	4-1-0	5	0	5
Jordan Harn	1-0-1	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Craig Lofton	1	5	0	5

 

Lafayette
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
JJ Richardson	16	146	9.1	67
Triston Taylor	1	34	34.0	34
CJ Young	4	33	8.2	17
Jackson Stephens	3	16	5.3	11
Team	1	0	0.0	0
Ransom Payton	1	-8	-8.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Ransom Payton	9-4-0	93	1	50

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Jackson Grantz	2	33	0	25
Cale Locklar	1	50	1	50
Triston Taylor	1	10	0	10

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

Oldham County vs. Henry Clay August 23, 2024
Topic: Football

2024FBOCHC

Oldham County vs. Henry Clay

Ishmael Stadium

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

QB Derek Dees threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more touchdowns to lead Oldham County to a 44-16 victory over Henry Clay. Oldham County recorded 17 first downs and 357 yards of total offense. They were not penalized tonight, lost a fumble and had one pass intercepted. Henry Clay recorded 13 first downs and 192 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils were penalized five times for 24 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Jayden Corum led Oldham County’s ground game with 79 yards on 15 carries. Nash Meredith carried the ball five times for 30 yards. Derek Dees recorded 21 yards and two touchdowns on four carries. Derek Dees completed 15 of 18 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Brooks Kightlinger caught four passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Miller Brown added four receptions for 59 yards. Timothy Rankin recorded four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Corum returned three kickoffs for 72 yards with a long return of 37 yards. Miller Brown led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. Vincent Busalacch. Added five solo and three assisted tackles. Madden Brown recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Ryan Giles intercepted two passes with return yardage of 31 yards including a 33 yard return for a touchdown.

Patrick Beya led Henry Clay’s ground game with 79 yards on 15 carries. Nic Jones added 42 yards on 10 rushing attempts. Rohan Taylor completed 12 of 18 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Liam Marrs completed two of seven passes for 26 yards with one interception. Antoine Webb caught six passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Luke DiNardo added three receptions for 20 yards. Isaiah McQueen caught two passes for 16 yards. Keontae Edwards returned one kickoff for 92 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah McQueen and Antoine Webb each returned one kickoff for 19 and 12 yards respectively. Ethan Cooper kicked a 46 yard field goal. Zac Hoellein led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with 1,5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. Luke DiNardo added four solo and two assisted tackles. Antoine Webb recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Helgerson added two solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss and recovered a fumble. Charlie Pennell recorded one interception.

Scoring Summary

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oldham County	14	23	0	7	44
Henry Clay	3	0	7	6	16

HCLAY	-	Ethan Cooper kicks a 46 yard field goal
OLDHAM	-	Brooks Kightlinger 44 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Derek Dees 1 yard run (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Tyler Brady safety
OLDHAM	-	Derek Dees 1 yard run (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Brooks Kightlinger 6 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
OLDHAM	-	Timothy Rankin 19 yard pass from Derek Dees (Jack Robson kick)
HCLAY	-	Keontae Edwards 92 yard kickoff return (Ethan Cooper kick)
OLDHAM	-	Ryan Giles 33 yard interception return (Sam Abbott kick)
HCLAY	-	Antoine Webb 16 yard pass from Rohan Taylor (0:00)

Selected Statistics

Oldham County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Jayden Corum	15	79	5.3	21
Nash Meredith	5	30	6.0	20
Derek Dees	4	21	5.2	14
Miller Brown	1	15	15.0	15
Team	1	-20	-20.0	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Derek Dees	18-15-1	232	3	44

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Brooks Kightlinger	4	81	2	44
Miller Brown	4	59	0	27
Timothy Rankin	4	41	1	19
Brennan Hasken	1	24	0	24
Jayden Corum	1	16	0	16
Logan Collier	1	11	0	11

 

Henry Clay
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Patrick Beya	10	75	7.5	20
Nic Jones	10	42	4.2	22
Liam Marrs	3	9	3.0	4
Frank Niyonyish	1	0	0.0	0
Rohan Taylor	6	-1	-0.2	13
Team	2	-21	-10.5	0

 

Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
Rohan Taylor	18-12-2	62	1	16
Liam Marrs	7-2-1	26	0	14
Team	1-0-0	0	0	0

 

Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Antoine Webb	6	33	1	16
Luke DiNardo	3	20	0	9
Isaiah McQueen	2	16	0	12
Keontae Edwards	2	5	0	6
Nic Jones	1	14	0	14

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

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

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.

2024 Chipotle Nationals Basketball (Boys & Girls) April 4-6, 2024
Topic: Basketball

2024BBCN

2024 Chipotle Nationals Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Presented by Army National Guard

Brownsburg High School, IN
April 4-6, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

April 4th

Grace Christian (NC) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Girls)

Grace Christian coach Chad Revelle started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Isabella Roman, 5-7 Jr. Miyah Campbell, 6-2 Sr. Sarah Strong, 5-6 Jr. Halisi Whitley, and 5-6 Sr. Serenity McNair. IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher.

Grace Christian led by 13 points in the first quarter but IMG Academy outscored the Crusaders 21-13 in the third quarter on their way to a 76-68 victory. There were four ties and two lead changes in this game. IMG Academy shot 53.7% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Grace Christian turnovers. Grace Christian shot 38.6% from the field including 15 of 31 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off seven IMG Academy turnovers.

Tajianna Roberts led IMG Academy with 24 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and five steals. Leah Harmon added 18 points including seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, and four steals. Kelis Fisher recorded 13 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Lena Girardi chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. Heloisa Carrera recorded six points and five rebounds.

Sarah Strong led Grace Christian with 31 points including five three point baskets, eight of nine free throws, 19 rebounds, and three assists. Halisi Whitley added 12 points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and three assists. Miyah Campbell recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, and two rebounds. Isabella Roman chipped in with seven points and three assists. 5-7 So. Reagan Lindholm added six points on two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Grace Christian (NC) - 26,13,13,16,68
IMG Academy (FL) - 15,21,21,19,76

Grace Christian (NC) - (68) – Roman 7, Campbell 12, Strong 31, Whitley 12, McNair 0, Lindholm 6.
IMG Academy (FL) - (76) – Prawl 1, Roberts 24. Carrera 6, Harmon 18, Fisher 13, Girardi 9, Dauer 5.

Sidwell Friends (SC) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Girls)

Sidwell Friends coach Tamika Dudley started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Kendall Dudley, 6-1 So. Jayla Jackson, 6-13 Sr. Zania Socka, 5-8 Fr. Jayda Dixon, and 5-10 So. Genesis Schneeberg. Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell.

Montverde Academy outscored Sidwell Friends 30-12 in the third quarter on their way to a 65-49 victory. There were two ties and seven lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy shot 49.1% from the field including seven of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on four of 11 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 16 Sidwell Friends turnovers. Sidwell Friends shot 35.2% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Quakers connected on five of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 17 Montverded Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 19 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. Vivian Iwuchukwu added 16 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals. 6-0 Fr. Finley Chastain recorded 12 points on four three point baskets. Lourdes Da Silva Costa chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Eris Lester added seven points and two blocked shots.

Kendall Dudley led Sidwell Friends with 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Jayla Jackson added 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Zania Socka recorded six points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Sidwell Friends (SC) - 15,15,12,7,49
Montverde Academy (FL) - 15.9,30,11,65

Sidwell Friends (SC) - (49) – Dudley 22, Jackson 11, Socka 6, Dixon 3, Schneeberg 4, Yoon 3.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (65) – Da Silva Costa 8, Lester 7, Iwuchukwu 16, Cambridge 19, Sotell 3, Chastain 12.

IMG Academy (FL) vs. Paul VI (VA) (Boys)

IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Khani Rooths, 6-5 Sr. Chase McCarty, 6-9 Sr. Donovan Freeman, 6-2 Jr. Darius Acuff, and 6-4 Sr. Cole Certa. Paul VI coach Glenn Farello countered with 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr.

Paul VI defeated ING Academy by the score of 101-89. There were five lead changes in this game. Paul VI shot 53.9% from the field including 13 of 23 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 14 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 55.5% from the field including 12 of 26 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off five Paul VI turnovers.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 36 points including five three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Benjamin Hammond added 20 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals. Isaiah Abraham recorded 19 points including three three point baskets, and six rebounds. Jordan Smith Jr. chipped in with 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Cole Certa led IMG Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets. Donovan Freeman added 21 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists. Khani Rooths recorded 19 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Darius Acuff chipped in with 13 points and six assists.

IMG Academy (FL) - 20,11,13,45,89
Paul VI (VA) - 13,24,36,28,101

IMG Academy (FL) - (89) – Rooths 19, McCarty 2, Freeman 21, Acuff 13, Certa 24, Allen 6, Quinones 2, Stagg 2.
Paul VI (VA) - (101) – Abraham 19, Harris 36, Sundra 5, Hammond 20, Smith Jr. 15, Ngongba 6.

Columbus (FL) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Boys)

Columbus coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-9 Jr. Cameron Boozer, 6-5 Jr. Cayden Boozer, 6-7 Sr. Malik Abdullahi, 6-3 Sr. Jase Richardson, and 6-3 Jr. Benny Fragella. Long Island Lutheran coach John Buck countered with 6-8 Sr. Ben Michaels, 6-5 Sr. VJ Edgecombe, 6-11 Jr. Alier Maluk, 6-0 Jr. Nigel James, and 6-3 Jr. Kayden Mingo.

Columbus pulled away in the second half to defeat Long Island Lutheran by the score of 71-58. There were six ties and four lead changes in this game. Columbus shot 51.7% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 36.2% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Columbus turnovers.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 20 points including five of five free throws, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Jase Richardson added 16 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cayden Boozer recorded 14 points and seven assists. 6-6 So. Jaxon Richardson chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.

Kayden Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 17 points including three three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals. VJ Edgecombe added 13 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Alier Maluk recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Nigel James chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists. Ben Michels added three points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Columbus (FL) - 13,17,18,23,71
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - 18,16,10,14,58

Columbus (FL) - (71) – Cameron Boozer 20, Cayden Boozer 14, Abdullahi 4, Richardson 16, Fragella 0, Smith 7, Richardson 10.
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - (58) – Michaels 3, Edgecombe 13, Maluk 13, James 8, Mingo 17, Anthony 4.

Link Academy (MO) vs. Prolific Prep (CA) (Boys)

Link Academy coach Bill Armstrong started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jalen Shelley, 6-6 Sr. Tre Johnson, 6-10 Sr. James Brown, 6-4 Sr. Labaron Philon, and 6-6 Jr. Jasper Johnson. Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi countered with 6-8 Jr. AJ Dybantsa, 6-8 So. Tyran Stokes, 6-11 Sr. Aiden Sherrell, 6-3 Sr. Mikey Lewis, and 6-7 Sr. Derrion Reid.

Link Academy defeated Prolific Prep 80-76 in two overtimes. Link Academy trailed by nine points in the final quarter of regulation but rallied for the victory. There were nine ties and seven lead changes in this game. Link Academy shot 43.1% from the field including eight of 23 from the three point line. The Lions connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Prolific Prep turnovers. Prolific Prep shot 41.4% from the field including 10 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Crew connected on 18 of 26 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Link Academy turnovers.

Labaron Philon led Link Academy with 24 points including five three point baskets, three of seven free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. Jalen Shelley added 15 points including four of four free throws, and nine rebounds. Tre Johnson recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. 6-5 Sr. TO Barrett chipped in with eight points and two assists. Jasper Johnson recorded seven points including five of five free throws, two rebounds, and three steals.

AJ Dybantsa led Prolific Prep with 21 points including 10 of 12 free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Aiden Sherrell added 18 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Derrion Reid recorded 14 points including three of five free throws, and nine rebounds. 6-6 Jr. Winters Grady chipped in with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, and five rebounds. Tyran Stokes recorded six points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Link Academy (MO) - 10,9,23,14,10,14,80
Prolific Prep (CA) - 14,11,24,7,10,10,76

Link Academy (MO) - (80) – Shelley 15, T. Johnson 12, Brown 6, Philon 24, J. Johnson 7, Barrett 8, Ford 6, Benjamin 2.
Prolific Prep (CA) - (76) – Dybantsa 21, Stokes 6, Sherrell 18, Lewis 3, Reid 14, Grady 14.

AZ Compass Prep vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys)

AZ Compass Prep coach Pete Kaffey started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jayce Nathaniel, 6-6 Sr. Vyctorius Miller, 6-10 Sr. Luke Bamgboye, 6-3 Jr. Cameron Miles, and 6-3 Jr. Jeremiah Fears. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens.

Montverde Academy outscored AZ Compass Prep 25-5 in the third quarter on their way to a 64-49 victory. Montverde Academy shot 44.9% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 16 of 25 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 12 AZ Compass Prep turnovers. AZ Compass Prep shot 39.1% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc. The Dragons connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Montverde Academy turnovers.

Cooper Flagg led Montverde Academy with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Derik Queen added 14 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Robert Wright recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, anmd four assists. Liam McNeeley chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Vyctorius Miller led AZ Compass Prep with 18 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four rebounds. Jeremiah Fears added 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists. 6-8 Sr. Sammie Yeaney recorded seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

AZ Compass Prep - 17,11,5,16,49
Montverde Academy (FL) - 11,13,25,15,64

AZ Compass Prep - (49) – Nathaniel 0, Miller 18, Bamgboye 4, Miles 4, Fears 14, Lathan 2, Yeaney 7.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (64) – Flagg 16, McNeeley 11, Queen 14, Wright 14, Givens 2, Gaskins 1, Newell 6.

April 5th

IMG Academy (FL) vs. Grayson (GA) (Girls) (Semifinals)

IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher. Grayson coach Tim Slater countered with 5-10 Sr. Danielle Carnegie, 5-9 Sr. Taj Hunter, 6-0 Sr. Erin Rodgers, 5-5 Sr. Malaya Jones, and 5-6 Jr. Tatum Brown.

IMG Academy defeated Grayson by the score of 65-56. IMG Academy shot 41.8% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Grayson turnovers. Grayson shot 33.3% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 10 IMG Academy turnovers.

Kelis Fisher led ING Academy with 20 points including five of six free throws, five rebounds, and three blocked shots. Tajianna Roberts added 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, three rebounds, and three steals. Leah Harmon recorded 12 points, two assists, and two steals. Deniaya Prawl chipped in with eight points including four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Heloisa Carrera recorded six points, 16 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Danielle Carnegie led Grayson with 25 points including five three point baskets, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Erin Rodgers added 19 points including 11 of 14 free throws, eight rebounds, and two assists. Malaya Jones recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.

IMG Academy (FL) - 21,13,18,13,65
Grayson (GA) - 17,13,13,13,56

IMG Academy (FL) - (65) – Prawl 8, Roberts 15, Carrera 6, Harmon 12, Fisher 20, Girardi 4.
Grayson (GA) - (56) – Carnegie 25, Hunter 0, Rodgers 19, Jones 10, Brown 2.

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Girls) (Semifinals)

Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell. Long Island Lutheran coach Christina Raiti countered with 6-2 So. Savannah Swords, 6-0 Sr. Syla Swords, 6-5 Sr. Kate Koval, 5-6 Sr. Lauryn Swann, and 5-9 Sr. Kayleigh Heckel.

Jaloni Cambridge hit a runner in the closing seconds to give Montverde Academy a 79-78 victory over Long Island Lutheran. There were three ties and 16 lead changes in this game. Long Island Lutheran led by 15 points in the third quarter but Montverde Academy outscored the Lady Crusaders 26-16 in the final quarter to earn the victory. Montverde Academy shot 56.6% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 49.1% from the field including 10 of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Crusaders connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Montverde Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 33 points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals. Chloe Sotell added 12 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and two assists. Vivian Iwuchukwu recorded 11 points including three of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. 6-0 Fr. Finley Chastain chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets. 6-1 Jr. Holland Harris added six points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Kayleigh Heckel led Long Island Lutheran with 32 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Syla Swords added 16 points including four three point baskets, two of three free throws, seven rebounds, and six assists. Savannah Swords recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. Kate Koval chipped in with eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

Montverde Academy (FL) - 17,13,23,26,79
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - 18,25,19,16,78

Montverde Academy (FL) - (79) – Da Silva Costa 4, Lester 2, Iwuchukwu 11, Cambridge 33, Sotell 12, Harris 6, Chastain 11.
Long Island Lutheran (NY) - (78) – Savannah Swords 14, Syla Swords 16, Koval 8, Swann 4, Heckel 32, Jones 4.

Link Academy (MO) vs. Paul VI (VA) (Boys) (Semifinals)

Link Academy coach Bill Armstrong started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Jalen Shelley, 6-6 Sr. Tre Johnson, 6-10 Sr. James Brown, 6-4 Sr. Labaron Philon, and 6-6 Jr. Jasper Johnson. Paul VI coach Glenn Farello countered with 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr.

Paul VI raced out to a 21-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 58-44 victory over Link Academy. Paul VI shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Panthers connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored six points off six Link Academy. Link Academy shot 26.7% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored seven points off 10 Paul VI turnovers.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 20 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two assists. Isaiah Abraham added 15 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Benjamin Hammond recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists. Jordan Smith Jr. chipped in with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded seven rebounds and two blocked shots.

Tre Johnson led Link Academy with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, and five rebounds. Jalen Shelley added 10 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Jasper Johnson recorded seven points and four rebounds.

Link Academy (MO) - 6,14,15,9,44
Paul VI (VA) - 21,12,9,16,58

Link Academy (MO) - (44) – Shelley 10, T. Johnson 11, Brown 4, Philon 4, J. Johnson 7, Barrett 4, Benjamin 4.
Paul VI (VA) - (58) – Abraham 15, Harris 20, Sundra 2, Hammond 11, Smith Jr. 9, Ngongba 1.

Columbus (FL) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Semifinals)

Columbus coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-9 Jr. Cameron Boozer, 6-5 Jr. Cayden Boozer, 6-7 Sr. Malik Abdullahi, 6-3 Sr. Jase Richardson, and 6-3 Jr. Benny Fragella. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Asa Newell, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens.

Montverde Academy defeated Columbus by the score of 84-70. Montverde Academy shot 53.7% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine Columbus turnovers. Columbus shot 47.4% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Explorers connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off three Montverde Academy turnovers.

Cooper Flagg led Montverde Academy with 28 points including three three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen added 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Liam McNeeley recorded 14 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists. Robert Wright chipped in with 13 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws, four rebounds, and six assists.

Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 29 points including three three point baskets, six of nine free throws, and seven rebounds. Jase Richardson added 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists. 6-6 So. Jaxon Richardson recorded eight points and five rebounds. 6-2 Sr. Randy Smith chipped in with six points on two three point baskets. Cayden Boozer recorded four points, five rebounds, and eight assists.

Columbus (FL) - 6,17,25,22,70
Montverde Academy (FL) - 15,25,21,23,84

Columbus (FL) - (70) – Cameron Boozer 29, Cayden Boozer 4, Abdullahi 4, Jase Richardson 19, Fragella 0, Smith 6, Jaxon Richardson 8.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (84) – Flagg 28, McNeeley 14, Newell 7, Wright 13, Givens 6, Queen 16.

April 6th

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Girls) (Championship)

Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 6-0 Sr. Eris Lester, 6-4 Sr. Vivian Iwuchukwu, 5-7 Sr. Jaloni Cambridge, and 6-0 Sr. Chloe Sotell. IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. countered with 6-2 Jr. Deniaya Prawl, 5-10 Sr. Tajianna Roberts, 6-4 Sr. Heloisa Carrera, 5-6 Sr. Leah Harmon, and 5-9 Jr. Kelis Fisher.

Montverde Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat IMG Academy by the score of 61-53. There were 10 times and six lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy shot 41.2% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 16 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 44.4% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Montverde Academy turnovers.

Jaloni Cambridge led Montverde Academy with 17 points including seven of 12 free throws, six rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Vivian Iwuchukwu added 17 points including five of seven free throws, and six rebounds. Lourdes Da Silva Costa recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Chloe Sotell chipped in with six points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three steals.

Kelis Fisher led IMG Academy with 24 points including eight of 11 free throws, and two rebounds. Tajianna Roberts added 16 points including two three point baskets, and two steals. Deniaya Prawl recorded 10 points including two of two free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists.

Montverde Academy (FL) - 16,9,18,18,61
IMG Academy (FL) - 9,18,11,15,53

Montverde Academy (FL) - (61) – Da Silva Costa 13, Lester 2, Iwuchukwu 17, Cambridge 17, Sotell 6, Harris 3, Chastain 3.
IMG Academy (FL) - (53) – Prawl 10, Roberts 16, Carrera 2, Harmon 1, Fisher 24.

Paul VI (VA) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Championship)

Paul VI coach Glenn Farello started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Abraham, 6-6 Sr. Darren Harris, 6-11 Sr. Garrett Sundra, 5-11 Sr. Benjamin Hammond, and 6-3 Jr. Jordan Smith Jr. Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-9 Sr. Cooper Flagg, 6-8 Sr. Liam McNeeley, 6-10 Sr. Asa Newell, 6-1 Sr. Robert Wright, and 6-10 Sr. Derik Queen.

Montverde Academy defeated Paul VI by the score of 79-63. Montverde Academy shot 60% from the field including nine of 20 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 14 Paul VI turnovers. Paul VI shot 46.2% from the field including nine of 24 from beyond the arc. The Panthers connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Montverde Academy turnovers.

6-3 Sr. Curtis Givens led Montverde Academy with 24 points including six three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Derik Queen added 19 points including seven of nine free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Cooper Flagg recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, eight rebounds, two assists, six blocked shots, and one steal. Robert Wright chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Darren Harris led Paul VI with 16 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Isaiah Abraham added 12 points including two three point baskets, and four rebounds. 6-11 Sr. Patrick Ngongba recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Benjamin Hammond chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Garrett Sundra added six points on two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Jordan Smith Jr. recorded six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Paul VI (VA) - 14,18,14,17,63
Montverde Academy (FL) - 21,24,15,19,79

Paul VI (VA) - (63) – Abraham 12, Harris 16, Sundra 6, Hammond 7, Smith Jr. 6, Ngongba 11, Brown Jr. 2, Elamin 3.
Montverde Academy (FL) - (79) – Flagg 16, McNeeley 6, Newell 5, Wright 9, Queen 19, Givens 24.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the organizers for putting on this class event and to Legit Stats for providing the comprehensive stats for this entire tourney - nobody does it better.

 

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.

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass (Championship Bracket) December 19-23, 2023
Topic: Basketball

2023BBKOB

Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass
Championship Bracket

Fairdale, KY
December 19-23, 2023

© 2023 Ron Harrison

December 19th

Spencer County vs. Male

Spencer County coach Jason Burns started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Camden Cox, 6-1 Sr. Drew Barron, 6-5 Sr. Keaton Baird, 5-10 Sr. Kellen Marksbury, and 6-0 Sr. Luke Erhardt. Male coach Tim Haworth countered with 6-5 Jr. Jayson Gasaway, 6-2 Sr. Terrence Hall, 6-6 Jr. Keashawn Jordan, 5-11 Sr. Max Gainey, and 6-2 So. Cole Edelen.

6-5 Jr. Jack Armstrong hit a three point baskets with 35 seconds remaining in the game to give Spencer County a 63-61 victory over Male. Spencer County outscored Male 22-10 in the final quarter. There were three lead changes and five ties in this game. Spencer County shot 47.9% from the field including eight of 20 from the three point line. The Bears connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Male turnovers. Male shot 42.1% from the field including six of 27 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Spencer County turnovers.

Jack Armstrong led Spencer County with 15 points including four of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. Luke Erhardt added 15 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Camden Cox recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, four of five free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Keaton Baird chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Cole Edelen led Male with 16 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and four assists. Jayson Gasaway added 13 points including four of five free throws, and five rebounds. Max Gainey recorded 12 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Keashawn Jordan chipped in with six points, 16 rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Spencer County - 15,13,13,22,63
Male - 11,19,21,10,61

Spencer County - (63) – Cox 15, Barron 4, Baird 14, Marksbury 0, Erhardt 15, J. Armstrong 15.
Male - (61) – Gasaway 13, Hall 6, Jordan 6, Gainey 12, Edelen 16, Harris 2, Cowan 6.

Taylor County vs. Fairdale

Taylor County coach Montrell Irvin started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Keeton Clements, 6-3 Jr. Layken Lyons, 6-6 So. Bryten Close, 6-1 Sr. Jackson Wise, and 6-2 Sr. CJ Johnson. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Fairdale defeated Taylor County by the score of 70-67. There were eight lead changes and five ties in this game. Fairdale shot 52.4% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Taylor County turnovers. Taylor County shot 46% from the field including eight of 23 from beyond the arc. The Cardinals connected on 13 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 14 Fairdale turnovers.

Dalton Hicks led Fairdale with 21 points including 10 of 11 free throws, five rebounds, and two assists. Joseph Hurt added 18 points including two three point baskets, Brandon Smith recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, three of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

CJ Johnson led Taylor County with 27 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Layken Lyons added 21 points including six of six free throws, and seven rebounds. 6-1 So. Jalen Gribbins recorded eight points including two three point baskets.

Taylor County - 15,19,23,10,67
Fairdale - 20,24,12,14,70

Taylor County - (67) – Clements 7, Lyons 21, Close 2, Wise 2, Johnson 27, Gribbins 8.
Fairdale - (70) – Hurt 18, Tucker 6, Smith 15, Croney 6, Hicks 21, Russell 4,

North Oldham vs. Great Crossing

North Oldham coach David Levitch II started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Grant Neal, 6-3 Sr. Ryan Howard, 6-3 Jr. Ryan Sanders, 6-1 So. Jakobi McRoberts, and 6-2 Sr. Jack Fischer. 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.

Graet Crossing defeated North Oldham 64-61 in overtime. There were eight lead changes and six ties in this game. Great Crossing shot 50% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 36.5% from the field including eight of 29 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 22 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 20 points, 19 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Junius Burrell added 16 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Vince Dawson III recorded nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists.

Grant Neal led North Oldham with 23 points including 10 of 12 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Jakobi McRoberts added 12 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Brooks Cargould recorded nine points.

North Oldham - 10,12,13,22,4,61
Great Crossing - 12,9,9,27,7,64

North Oldham - (61) – Neal 23, Howard 6, Sanders 0, McRoberts 12, Fischer 6, Cargould 9, Schmittel 5.
Great Crossing - (64) – Godfrey 4, Dawson III 9, Moreno 20, Burrell 16, Richardson 6, Holman 3, Warren 4, Martin 2.

DeSales vs. Frederick Douglass

DeSales coach Damien Anderson started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye. Frederick Douglass coach Stephon Harris countered with 6-4 Jr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 Jr. Aveion Chenault, 6-2 So. Terry Cayson, 6-1 So. Travis Jones, and 6-2 Jr. Logan Busson.

DeSales defeated Frederick Douglass by the score of 74-62. DeSales shot 55.4% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Colts connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Frederick Douglass turnovers. Frederick Douglass shot 48.9% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Broncos connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 DeSales turnovers.

Damone King led DeSales with 20 points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Brady Cummins added 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Logan Tharp recorded 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Will Gibson chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Armelo Boone led Frederick Douglass with 25 points including five three point baskets, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Aveion Chenault added 14 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots, and two steals. Travis Jones recorded eight points and six rebounds. Logan Busson chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

DeSales - 20,20,15,19,74
Frederick Douglass - 10,18,17,17,62

DeSales - (74) – Tharp 16, Cummins 18, Gibson 10, King 20, Kahnplaye 2, Thompson 8.
Frederick Douglass - (62) – Boone 25, Chenault 14, Cayson 4, Jones 8, Busson 8, Talbert 3.

December 20th

De La Salle (IL) vs. Little Rock Central

De La Salle coach Gary DeCesare started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Tavariyuan Williams, 6-5 So. Charles Barnes, 6-8 Sr. Alioune Mbaye, 6-0 Sr. Bryant Hedrick, and 6-4 Sr. Richard Lindsey. Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross countered with 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore.

Little Rock Central defeated De La Salle by the score of 53-45. The score was tied eight times and there wer nine lead changes in the game. Little Rock Central shot 45.2% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 10 of 18 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 De La Salle turnovers. De La Salle shot 42.6% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc. The Meteors missed their only free throw attempt, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off six Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 18 points including five of eight free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Luke Moore added 14 points including two three point baskets, and three rebounds. Chase Allen recorded eight points and two rebounds. Daniel Culberson chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Charles Barnes led De La Salle with 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Richard Lindsey added 10 points and seven rebounds. Tavariyuan Williams recorded eight points and seven rebounds. Alioune Mbaye chipped in with eight points and five rebounds.

De La Salle (IL) - 10,14,13,8,45
Little Rock Central - 16,9,15,13,53

De La Salle (IL) - (45) – Williams 8, Barnes 13, Mbaye 8, Hedrick 2, Lindsey 10, Travis 2, Edwards 2.
Little Rock Central - (53) – Boateng 18, Culberson 7, Washington 2, Allen 8, Moore 14, Blair 4.

Washington County vs. Newport

Washington County coach Stephen Woodson started the following lineup: 6-7 So. Gabe Weis, 6-1 Sr. Noah Reynolds, 6-8 Sr. Beau Baker, 5-11 Jr. Camden Abell, and 6-0 Sr. Kamar Phillips. Newport coach Rodney Snapp countered with 6-3 Jr. Noah Silverton, 6-2 Sr. DeShaun Jackson, 6-7 So. James Turner, 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington, and 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney.

Newport defeated Washington County by the score of 64-55. Newport shot 48.1% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line. The Wildcats connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 14 Washington County turnovers. Washington County shot 44.7% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Commanders connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Newport turnovers.

Taylen Kinney led Newport with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. DeShaun Jackson added 17 points on eight of nine from the field, one of two free throws, four rebounds, and seven assists. Jabari Covington recorded 11 points including three of three free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals. James Turner chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

Gabe Weis led Washington County with 18 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Beau Baker added 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kamar Phillips recorded eight points. Noah Reynolds chipped in with six points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Washington County - 9,6,15,25,55
Newport - 10,24,12,18,64

Washington County - (55) – Weis 18, Reynolds 6, Baker 18, Abell 2, Phillips 8, Bartley 3.
Newport - (64) – Silverton 0, Jackson 17, Turner 7, Covington 11, Kinney 19, Anderson 4, Starks 4, Lowe 2.

Harlan County vs. Bowling Green

Harlan County coach Kyle Jones started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Trent Noah, 6-3 Jr. Jaycee Carter, 6-4 Sr. Caleb Johnson, 6-2 So. Reggie Cottrell, and 6-2 Jr. Maddox Huff. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey.

Bowling Green defeated Harlan County by the score of 73-62. There were six lead changes and three ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 49.1% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Harlan County turnovers. Harlan County shot 40.7% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc. The Black Bears connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Bowling Green turnovers.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 25 points including two of two three point baskets, five of six free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Deuce Bailey added 13 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-0 Jr. Luke Idlett recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, and three rebounds. Mason Ritter chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Trent Noah led Harlan County with 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Maddox Huff added 17 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Reggie Cottrell recorded 13 points including three of four free throws, and seven rebounds. Jaycee Carter chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws and three rebounds.

Harlan County - 19,17,13,13,62
Bowling Green - 23,16,15,19,73

Harlan County - (62) – Noah 20, Carter 10, Johnson 2, Cottrell 13, Huff 17.
Bowling Green - (73- Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 2, Ritter 13, MJ Wardlow 25, Bailey 13, Idlett 12, Banks 8.

Butler County vs. Trinity

Butler County coach Calvin Dockery started the following lineup: 6-5 Jr. Trever Deweese, 6-2 Jr. Justin Castlen, 6-7 Jr. Lawson Rice, 5-10 Jr. Ty Price, and 6-0 Jr. Briar Griffin. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 6-6 Jr. Julius Edmonds, 6-0 Jr. Josiah Lawson, and 6-3 Sr. Drae Vasser.

Trinity defeated Butler County by the score of 88-61. Trinity shot 53.6% from the field including eight of 28 from the three point line. The Shamrocks connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 16 Butler County turnovers. Butler County shot 37.3% from the field including four of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Trinity turnovers.

Julius Edmonds led Trinity with 18 points including three of four free throws, eight rebounds, and three steals. Drae Vasser added 16 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Josiah Lawson recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Jayden Johnson chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. 6-1 Jr. Rocco Pfeiffer added nine points and two rebounds.

Ty Price led Butler County with 35 points including four three point baskets and nine of 10 free throws. Lawson Rice added 17 points and seven rebounds. Trever Deweese recorded two points and nine rebounds.

Butler County - 16,4,21,20,61
Trinity - 22,15,30,21,88

Butler County - (61) – T. Deweese 2, Castlen 2, Rice 17, Price 35, Griffin 2, Murphy 2, Hooten 1.
Trinity - (88) – J. Johnson 10, A. Johnson 1, Edmonds 18, Lawson 13, Vasser 16, Frasher 2, Pfeiffer 9, Ladson 3, Nash 2, Hansberry 4, Hornek 4, Chandler 6.

December 21st

Little Rock Central vs. DeSales (Quarterfinal)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. DeSales coach Damien Anderson countered with 6-3 Sr. Logan Tharp, 6-1 Sr. Brady Cummins, 6-6 Sr. Will Gibson, 6-0 Sr. Damone King, and 6-2 Jr. Prince Kahnplaye.

Little Rock Central defeated DeSales 89-78 in two overtimes. There were three lead changes and 10 ties in this game. Little Rock Central led DeSales 55-40 early in the final quarter but DeSales went on a 27-12 run to earn a 67-67 tie at end of regulation. Little Rock Central outscored DeSales 15-4 in the second overtime. Little Rock Central shot 50.8% from the field including nine of 20 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 18 of 31 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 15 DeSales turnovers. DeSales shot 44.4% from the field including 10 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Colts connected on 12 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 15 Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 28 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Luke Moore added 23 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Daniel Culberson recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, three of five free throws, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Chris Washington chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Chase Allen recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Damone King led DeSales with 21 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Logan Tharp added 19 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and four assists. Prince Kahnplaye recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Will Gibson chipped in with 13 points including three of four free throws, six rebounds, and four assists. Brady Cummins added nine points on three three point baskets.

Little Rock Central - 13,17,22,15,7,15,89
DeSales - 16,12,12,27,7,4,78

Little Rock Central - (89) – Boateng 28, Culberson 16, Washington 11, Allen 10, Moore 23, Blair 1.
DeSales - (78) – Tharp 19, Cummins 9, Gibson 13, King 21, Kahnplaye 16.

Spencer County vs. Fairdale (Quarterfinal)

Spencer County coach Jason Burns started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Camden Cox, 6-1 Sr. Drew Barron, 6-5 Sr. Keaton Baird, 5-10 Sr. Kellen Marksbury, and 6-0 Sr. Luke Erhardt. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Dalton Hicks connected on two free throws with 7.9 seconds remaining in the game to give Fairdale a 69-67 victory over Spencer County. There were four lead changes and four ties in this game. Fairdale shot 44.9% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line. The Bulldogs connected on 17 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Spencer County turnovers. Spencer County shot 48.8% from the field including eight of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 17 of 20 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Fairdale turnovers.

Jacob Tucker led Fairdale with 23 points including five three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cameron Croney added 15 points including nine of 10 free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. Dalton Hicks recorded 11 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Joseph Hurt chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, and two rebounds. Brandon Smith recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Luke Erhardt led Spencer County with 17 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, two rebounds, and two steals. Keaton Baird added 16 points including seven of seven free throws, and three rebounds. Camden Cox recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 6-5 Jr. Jack Armstrong chipped in with nine points and three rebounds. Drew Barron recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Spencer County - 8,18,15,26,67
Fairdale - 14,16,15,24,69

Spencer County - (67) – Cox 15, Barron 8, Baird 16, Marksbury 0, Erhardt 17, J. Armstrong 9, Walters 2.
Fairdale - (69) – Hurt 8, Tucker 23, Smith 6, Croney 15, Hicks 11, Howard 2, Dewboys 4.

Great Crossing vs. Newport (Quarterfinal)

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. Newport coach Rodney Snapp countered with 6-3 Jr. Noah Silverton, 6-2 Sr. DeShaun Jackson, 6-7 So. James Turner, 6-0 Sr. Jabari Covington, and 6-1 So. Taylen Kinney.

Vince Dawson III hit a three point shot with 10 seconds remaining on the clock to give Great Crossing a 48-46 victory over Newport in a thriller. There were six lead changes and two ties in this game. Newport trailed 35-25 in the third quarter but Newport rallied to take a 46-45 lead in the final minute setting the stage for Dawson’s heroics. Great Crossing shot 44.2% from the field including three of 11 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Newport turnovers. Newport shot 40% from the field including five of 14 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 11 points off Nine Great Crossing turnovers.

Vince Dawson III led Great Crossing with 20 points including three three point baskets, and three rebounds. Malachi Moreno added 13 points including five of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Jeremiah Godfrey pulled down seven rebounds.

Taylen Kinney led Newport with 29 points including five three point baskets, four of four free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. James Turner added five points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots. DeShaun Jackson recorded four points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Great Crossing - 15,10,12,11,48
Newport - 8,13,12,13,46

Great Crossing - (48) – Godfrey 3, Dawson III 20, Moreno 13, Burrell 4, Richardson 2, Holman 4, Warren 2.
Newport - (46) – Silverton 2, Jackson 4, Turner 5, Covington 4, Kinney 29, Starks 2.

Bowling Green vs. Trinity (Quarterfinal)

Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey. Trinity coach Bret Saxton countered with 6-5 So. Jayden Johnson, 6-4 Sr. Alex Johnson, 6-6 Jr. Julius Edmonds, 6-0 Jr. Josiah Lawson, and 6-3 Sr. Drae Vasser.

Trinity missed a putback in the closing seconds allowing Bowling Green to hold on for a 56-54 victory. There were 15 lead changes and five ties in this game. Bowling Green shot 44.7% from the field including three of 12 from the three point line. The Purples connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Trinity turnovers. Trinity shot 41.8% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Shamrocks connected on three of five free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored four points off 10 Bowling Green turnovers.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 17 points including seven of eight free throws, 12 rebounds, and four steals. Mason Ritter added 16 points and three rebounds. Deuce Bailey recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 6-0 Jr. Braylon Banks chipped in with 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Drae Vasser led Trinity with 13 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. Alex Johnson added 12 points and seven rebounds. Jayden Johnson recorded 12 points and three rebounds. Josiah Lawson chipped in with nine points and five rebounds. Julius Edmonds pulled down seven rebounds.

Bowling Green - 16,6,21,13,56
Trinity - 13,10,18,13,54

Bowling Green - (56) – Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 2, Ritter 16, MJ Wardlow 17, Bailey 10, Banks 10, Carpenter 1.
Trinity - (54) – J. Johnson 12, A. Johnson 12, Edmonds 2, Lawson 9, Vasser 13, Chandler 6.

December 22nd

Great Crossing vs. Fairdale (Semifinal)

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. Fairdale coach John Hunt countered with 6-4 Jr. Joseph Hurt, 6-4 Sr. Jacob Tucker, 6-6 Sr. Brandon Smith, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Croney, and 6-3 Sr. Dalton Hicks.

Great Crossing outscored Fairdale 23-9 in the second quarter on their way to a 78-58 victory. Great Crossing shot 57.1% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Fairdale turnovers. Fairdale shot 42.3% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 14 points off eight Great Crossing turnovers.

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 21 points including five three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. Malachi Moreno added 16 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and six blocked shots. 6-1 Fr. LJ Holman recorded 11 points and four rebounds. Vince Dawson III chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Jeremiah Godfrey recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Jacob Tucker led Fairdale with 19 points, three rebounds, and three steals. Dalton Hicks added 18 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, four rebounds, and three assists. Joseph Hurt recorded 10 points including two three point baskets. Cameron Croney chipped in with seven points including five of six free throws, and five rebounds.

Great Crossing - 19,23,25,11,78
Fairdale - 18,9,16,15,58

Great Crossing - (78) – Godfrey 10, Dawson III 11, Moreno 16, Burrell 21, Richardson 7, Holman 11, Warren 2.
Fairdale - (58) – Hurt 10, Tucker 19, Smith 2, Croney 7, Hicks 18, E. McCutchen 2.

Little Rock Central vs. Bowling Green (Semifinal)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. Bowling Green coach DG Sherrill countered with 6-1 Sr. Ishmael Holcomb, 6-0 Jr. Jace Wardlow, 6-8 Sr. Mason Ritter, 6-0 Sr. MJ Wardlow, and 6-0 Jr. Deuce Bailey.

Little Rock Central defeated Bowling Green by the score of 79-62. Little Rock Central shot 51.7% from the field including seven of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 30 points off 13 Bowling Green turnovers. Bowling Green shot 52.2% from the field including three of 10 from beyond the arc. The Purples connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Little Rock Central turnovers.

Annor Boateng led Little Rock Central with 19 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Chris Washington added 16 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. Daniel Culberson recorded 16 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Luke Moore chipped in with 13 points including three of three free throws, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals.

MJ Wardlow led Bowling Green with 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Mason Ritter added 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-0 Jr. Braylon Banks recorded 11 points including six of six free throws, and five rebounds. Deuce Bailey chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Little Rock Central - 22,26,18,13,79
Bowling Green - 14,23,13,12,62

Little Rock Central - (79) – Boateng 19, Culberson 16, Washington 16, Allen 4, Moore 13, Marshall 2, Blair 6, Stewart 3.
Bowling Green - (62) – Holcomb 0, J. Wardlow 5, Ritter 14, MJ Wardlow 21, Bailey 8, Banks 11, Barber 1, Carpenter 2.

December 23^rd

Little Rock Central vs. Great Crossing (Championship)

Little Rock Central coach Brian Ross started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Annor Boateng, 6-0 Sr. Daniel Culberson, 6-8 Sr. Chris Washington, 6-0 Sr. Chase Allen, and 6-1 Jr. Luke Moore. 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 Little Rock Central by the score of 54-47. There were three lead changes and one tie in this game. Great Crossing shot 57.9% from the field including five of nine from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Little Rock Central turnovers. Little Rock Central shot 36.4% from the field including two of 18 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Great Crossing turnovers.

Junius Burrell led Great Crossing with 17 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Vince Dawson III added 12 points and four assists. Malachi Moreno recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. Jeremiah Godfrey chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Daniel Culberson led Little Rock Central with 15 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Luke Moore added 11 points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and three steals. Annor Boateng recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Chris Washington chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Little Rock Central - 15,5,10,17,47
Great Crossing - 8,16,16,14,54

Little Rock Central - (47) – Boateng 10, Culberson 15, Washington 8, Allen 3, Moore 11.
Great Crossing - (54) – Godfrey 7, Dawson III 12, Moreno 11, Burrell 17, Richardson 4, Holman 3.

All Tournament Team

Vince Dawson III, Junius Burrell (Great Crossing), Daniel Culberson, Chris Washington (Little Rock Central), MJ Wardlow, Mason Ritter (Bowling Green), Dalton Hicks, Jacob Tucker (Fairdale), Drae Vasser (Trinity), DeShaun Jackson, Taylen Kinney (Newport), Trent Noah (Harlan County), Cole Edelen (Male), Damone King (DeSales), Armelo Boone (Frederick Douglass), Bob White MVP Malachi Moreno (Great Crossing), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Annor Boateng (Little Rock Central).

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.

2024 114th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boy's Basketball State Finals Class A, 2A, 3A. & 4A March 30, 2024
Topic: Basketball

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2024 114^th Annual IHSAA (Indiana) Boy’s Basketball State Finals
Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN
March 30, 2024

© 2024 Ron Harrison

March 30th

Bethesda Christian vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury (Class A Championship)

Bethesda Christian coach Jon Grubaums started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Isaac Mlagan, 6-3 Sr. Luke Douglas, 6-8 Sr. Cooper Jackson, 6-2 Sr. Sam Mlagan, and 6-2 Jr. Steven Tierney. Fort Wayne Canterbury countered with Deric Adams countered with 6-5 Sr. John Parent, 6-5 Sr. Aston Dressler, 6-8 Sr. Tucker Day, 5-10 Sr. Devon Lewis, and 6-0 Sr. Colin Burda.

Fort Wayne Canterbury defeated Bethesda Christian by the score of 48-41. There were 10 lead changes and five ties in this game. Fort Wayne Canterbury shot 46.2% from the field including four of seven from the three point line. The Cavaliers connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Bethesda Christian turnovers. Bethesda Christian shot 32.6% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Fort Wayne Canterbury turnovers. Bethesda Christian held a 10-0 advantage in fast break points.

John Parent led Fort Wayne Canterbury with 22 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Devon Lewis added 12 points including three of five free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Tucker Day recorded eight points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Colin Burda dished out five assists.

Luke Douglas led Bethesda Christian with 13 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cooper Jackson added nine points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and two steals. Steven Tierney recorded nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. Sam Mlagan chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Bethesda Christian - 10,15,8,8,41
Fort Wayne Canterbury - 11,17,7,13,48

Bethesda Christian - (41) – I. Mlagan 2, Douglas 13, Jackson 9, S. Mlagan 8, Tierney 9.
Fort Wayne Canterbury - (48) – Parent 22, Dressler 4, Day 8, Lewis 12, Burda 2.

Brownstown Central vs. Wapahani (Class 2A Championship)

Brownstown Central coach Dave Benter started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jack Benter, 6-5 Jr. Chace Coomer, 6-6 Jr. Colby Hall, 6-1 Sr. Parker Hehman, and 6-3 So. Micah Sheffer. Wapahani coach Matt Luce countered with 6-1 Sr. Mason Barton, 6-1 Sr. Isaac Andrews, 6-3 Sr. Nick Cook, 5-8 Jr. Nate Luce. And 6-0 So. Camden Bell.

Brownstown Central raced out to an 18-7 first quarter lead on their way to a 55-36 victory and the championship over Wapahani. Brownstown Central shot 48.8% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Braves connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Wapahani turnovers. Wapahani shot 34.9% from the field including five of 28 from beyond the arc. The Raiders connected on one of two free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored three points off four Brownstown Central turnovers.

Jack Benter led Brownstown Central with 25 points including two three point baskets, five of five free throws, six rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Chace Coomer added 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Michael Sheffer recorded 11 points including two three point baskets, and six rebounds. Parker Hehman dished out eight assists.

Isaac Andrews led Wapahani with 21 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists. 6-3 So. Eli Andrews added seven points and five rebounds. Nick Cook recorded two points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Brownstown Central - 18,13,7,17,55
Wapahani - 7,7,14,8,36

Brownstown Central - (55) – Benter 25, Coomer 13, Hall 4, Hehman 2, Sheffer 11.
Wapahani - (36) – Barton 0, I. Andrews 21, Cook 2, Luce 4, Bell 2, E. Andrews 7.

Scottsburg vs. South Bend St. Joseph (Class 3A Championship)

Scottsburg coach Eric Richardson starts the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Jack Miller, 6-4 Sr. Caden Richardson, 6-9 Sr. Wyatt Zallers, 5-7 Jr. Dare Bowles, and 6-4 Sr. Kody Clancy. South Bend St. Joseph coach Eric Gaff countered with 6-4 So. Nick Shrewsberry, 6-3 Jr. Chase Konieczny, 6-4 Sr. Jayce Lee, 5-11 Sr. Jerry Barca, and 6-2 So. Braylen White.

Scottsburg outscored South Bend St. Joseph 18-7 in the final quarter to earn a 67-57 victory and the championship. There were eight lead changes and five ties in this game. Scottsburg shot 55.6% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Warriors connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 16 South Bend St. Joseph turnovers. South Bend St. Joseph shot 42.9% from the field including seven of 21 from beyond the arc. The Huskies connected on eight of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and did not score off four Scottsburg turnovers.

Jack Miller led Scottsburg with 32 points including three three point baskets, five of six free throws, and four rebounds. Kody Clancy added 20 pointsiincluding two three point baskets, six of nine free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Wyatt Zellers recorded 10 points and blocked three shots.

Chase Konieczny led South Bend St, Joseph with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Jerry Barca added 12 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, and three assists. Jayce Lee recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists. 6-2 Fr. Elijah King chipped in with nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. Braylen White added eight points including four of five free throws and five rebounds.

Scottsburg - 19,16,14,18,67
South Bend St. Joseph - 13,21,16,7,57

Scottsburg - (67) – Miller 32, Richardson 1, Zellers 10, Bowles 2, Clancy 20, Boling 2.
South Bend St. Joseph - (57) – Shrewsberry 2, Konieczny 15, Lee 11, Barca 12, White 8, King 9.

Ben Davis vs. Fishers (Class 4A Championship)

Ben Davis coach Corey Taylor started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Ramone Enis, 6-4 Sr. Mark White, 6-7 Jr. Tavion Williams, 6-1 Jr. Mark Zachery, and 6-4 Sr. Karl Windham. Fishers coach Garrett Winegar countered with 6-3 Jr. Millen McCartney, 6-2 Sr. Taden Metzger, 6-6 Sr. Keenan Garner, 5-9 Jr. Cooper Zachary, and 6-2 Jr. JonAnthony Hall.

Fishers outscored Ben Davis 18-8 in the final quarter to defeat Ben Davis by the score of 65-56. There were six lead changes and four ties in this game. Fishers shot 48.9% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Ben Davis turnovers. Ben Davis shot 45.2% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Giants connected on 16 of 22 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Fishers turnovers.

JonAnthony Hall led Fishers with 23 points including two three point baskets, three of five free throws, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Keenan Garner added 19 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and five assists. Taden Metzger recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, two of two free throws, and two assists.

Mark Zachery led Ben Davis with 14 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and five assists. Ramone Enis added 11 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Karl Windham recorded 11 points including three of three free throws. Mark White chipped in with 10 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and two steals. Tavion Williams recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Ben Davis - 16,14,18,8,56
Fishers - 19,17,11,18,65

Ben Davis - (56) – Enis 11, White 10, Williams 8, Zachery 14, Windham 11, Parks 2.
Fishers - (65) – McCartney 2, Metzger 10, Garner 19, Zachary 3, Hall 23, Gardner 3, Kirby 5.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the IHSAA 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.