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. Bryant (Arkansas) vs. St. Xavier (Boys)

Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic Championship

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryant (Arkansas) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton, 6-6 So. Jordan Warren, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead. St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-10 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.

St. Xavier raced out to a 26-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-50 victory over Bryant (Arkansas) to claim the King of the Bluegrass crown. St. Xavier shot 55.1% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Bryant turnovers. Bryant (Arkansas) shot 34.4% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers.

Graham Krezmien led St. Xavier with 19 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds. Chance Dillingham added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, and two assists. 6-1 Fr. Josh Lindsay recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

Camarion Bead led Bryant (Arkansas ) with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. RJ Young added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Caleb Tucker recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Scoring Summary

2024 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass All-Tournament Team Bob White Most Valuable Player Jeremiah Jackson (St. Xavier), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Armelo Boone (Woodford County) EJ Walker (Lloyd Memorial), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brooks Cargould (North Oldham), Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Jordan Mabe (South Laurel), Tai Bell (Mater Lakes), Jayson Gasaway (Male), Anthony Blaackar (Lloyd Memorial), Ferlandas Wright (Fairdale), James Turner (Newport), Chief Cameron (St. Xavier), Chance Dillingham (St. Xavier), Camarion Bead (Bryant), RJ Newton (Bryant), and RJ Young (Bryant).

Acknowledgements

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. North Oldham vs. Frederick Douglass (Boys)

Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic 3^rd Place

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

North Oldham coach David Levitch started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Tommy Gregg, 6-0 Sr, Brooks Cargould, 6-5 Jr. Colin Daniels, 5-9 Sr. Gray Schmittel, and 5-11 Fr. Austin Sears. Frederick Douglass coach Murray Gavin countered with 6-2 Jr. Tate Robinson, 6-2 Sr. Logan Busson, Jr. Travis Jones, 6-3 Sr. Jaunte Jenkins, and 6-3 Jr. DeMarcus Surratt.

Frederick Douglass shot a sizzling 71.1% from the field in an 81-69 victory over North Oldham. Frederick Douglass was 13 of 17 from the three point line. The Broncos connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored seven points off six North Oldham turnovers. North Oldham shot 39.1% from the field including seven of 32 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Frederick Douglass turnovers.

Jaunte Jenkins led Frederick Douglass with 19 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. Tate Robinson added 15 points on five three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. DeMarcus Surratt recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists. 5-6 Sr. Chris Wright chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets. Logan Busson recorded seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Austin Sears led North Oldham with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Tommy Gregg added 17 points including six of eight free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Brooks Cargould recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gray Schmittel chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and three steals. 5-9 7^th Grade Pierre Rondo recorded six points, five assists, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Bryan Station vs. Woodford County (Boys)

Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic 5^th Place Game

FairdaleHigh School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Champ Ligon stared the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Taeshawn Adams, 6-1 Jr. Amari Owens, 6-6 Sr. Antowon Burton, 5-10 Sr. Rashaad Faulkner, and 5-11 Sr. Justin Richmond. Woodford County coach Jaron Brown countered with 6-4 Sr. Armelo Boone, 6-3 So. Thurman Wade, 6-11 Sr. Carson Probst, 5-10 Fr. Makhi Mahorn, and 6-2 Sr. Makhi Smith.

Bryan Station defeated Woodford County by the score of 69-66. There were three lead changes and four ties in this game. Bryan Station shot 43.4% from the field including two of 16 from the three point line. The Defenders connected on 21 of 31 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 14 Woodford County turnovers. Woodford County shot 44.2% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets connected on 14 of 24 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored nine points off 15 Bryan Station turnovers.

Amari Owens led Bryan Station with 28 points including 10 of 17 free throws and 10 rebounds. Rashaad Faulkner added 17 points including two three point baskets. Taeshawn Adams recorded 16 points including eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Armelo Boone led Woodford County with 23 points including three three point baskets, six of seven free throws, five rebounds, and two steals. 6-5 So. Josiah McKee added 15 points and seven rebounds. Thurman Wade recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of seven free throws and four rebounds. Makhi Smith chipped in with six points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Newport vs. Lloyd Memorial (Boys)

Chad Garner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic (Consolation Title)

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Newport coach Rod Snapp started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. James Turner, 6-3 Sr. DaShawn Anderson, 6-8 So. Griffin Starks, 5-10 So. Amontae Lowe, and 5-11 Jr. Irvan Nichols. Lloyd Memorial coach Michael Walker countered with 6-5 Sr. Carter Bresser, 6-2 Jr. Anthony Blaackar, 6-7 Sr. EJ Walker, 5-10 Jr. Isiah Golsby, and 6-0 Sr. Jayden Humphrey.

Lloyd Memorial took a 15-9 first quarter lead and maintained an advantage throughout the game in a 59-52 victory over Newport. There were two lead changes and two ties in this game. Lloyd Memorial shot 41.7% from the field including three of nine from the three point line. The Juggernauts connected on 16 of 24 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Newport turnovers. Newport shot 38% from the field including six of 22 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored nine points off five Lloyd Memorial turnovers.

Anthony Blaackar led Lloyd Memorial with 17 points including nine of 12 free throws and four rebounds. Jayden Humphrey added 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. EJ Walker recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

6-4 Sr. Adonaje Lowe led Newport with 20 points including three three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists. DaShawn Anderson added 11 points and four rebounds. James Turner recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. Griffin Starks chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Madison Central vs. Pulaski County (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. Pulaski County coach Chris Adkins countered with 5-9 Fr. Lilee Todd, 5-7 Sr. Taylen Ralston, 5-11 So. Bella Stevens, 5-6 Jr. Madeline Butcher, and Jr. Hannah Murray.

Madison Central defeated Pulaski County by the score of 54-45. The Lady Indians led by 22 points in the third quarter but Pulaski County despite being plagued by injuries rallied to make it a very competitive game. Madison Central shot 53.5% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on four of six free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Pulaski County turnovers. Pulaski County shot 31.8% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. The Lady Maroons connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 21 Madison Central turnovers.

Nataya Strader led Madison Central with 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Brittany Campbell added 18 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jordynn Miles recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Cameryn Ridderikhoff chipped in with six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Taylen Ralston led Pulaski County with 14 points including four three point baskets and two steals. Hannah Murray added 10 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Madeline Butcher recorded nine points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Lilee Todd chipped in with seven points, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-5 Fr. Caroline Heist added five points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Bryan Station vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Akiyah Wade, 5-7 Jr. Sofia Haggard, 5-9 So. Nekoiya Garr, So. BriAnn Carpenter, and So. Camilia Martinez Hidalgo. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham, and 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Bryan Station by the score of 73-39. Lexington Christian Academy shot 48.3% from the field including 11 of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 30% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on four of 11 free throws. Pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 LCA turnovers.

Piper Graham led Lexington Christian Academy with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Claire Roberts added 19 points including five three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Chapel Brown recorded 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Sr. Ella Gabbert chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Sophia Pridemore recorded seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jentry Bertram pulled down seven rebounds and dished out five assists.

Akiyah Wade led Bryan Station with 12 points and four rebounds. 5-6 Sr. Alondra Gonzalez Perez added 10 points including three three point baskets and four assists. Spfia Haggard recorded five points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Nekoiya Garr chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBBSLCAG

. Bryan Station vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station coach Serena Sandusky started the following lineup: 5-7 Jr. Akiyah Wade, 5-7 Jr. Sofia Haggard, 5-9 So. Nekoiya Garr, So. BriAnn Carpenter, and So. Camilia Martinez Hidalgo. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-9 Sr. Sophia Pridemore, 5-7 Jr. Piper Graham, and 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Bryan Station by the score of 73-39. Lexington Christian Academy shot 48.3% from the field including 11 of 29 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on six of 11 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 Bryan Station turnovers. Bryan Station shot 30% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lady Defenders connected on four of 11 free throws. Pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 LCA turnovers.

Piper Graham led Lexington Christian Academy with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Claire Roberts added 19 points including five three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. Chapel Brown recorded 16 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists. 5-7 Sr. Ella Gabbert chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Sophia Pridemore recorded seven points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jentry Bertram pulled down seven rebounds and dished out five assists.

Akiyah Wade led Bryan Station with 12 points and four rebounds. 5-6 Sr. Alondra Gonzalez Perez added 10 points including three three point baskets and four assists. Spfia Haggard recorded five points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Nekoiya Garr chipped in with four points and six rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Dixie Heights vs. Ryle (Girls)

White, Greer, Maggard Holiday Classic (Championship)

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
December 21, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Dixie Heights coach Joel Steczynski started the following lineup: 5-9 Jr. Coralee Pelfrey, Sr. Jordan Puitz, 5-11 Sr. Bella Crawford, 5-4 So. Asia Carner, and 5-6 Sr. Catherine Buddenberg. Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-10 Jr. Jaelyn Jones, 5-9 Jr. Ava Warner, 6-6 8^th Grade Jayden McClain, 5-7 8^th Grade Laynee Hampton, and 5-7 Jr. Piper Aschermann.

Dixie Heights outscored Ryle 23-11 in the final quarter to pull away for a 68-52 victory and the tournament championship. Ryle led 31-27 at halftime bur Dixie Heights rallied in the third quarter and took a 45-41 lead into the final quarter. There were four lead changes and two ties in this game. Dixie Heights shot 44.7% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line. The Lady Colonels connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 11 Ryle turnovers. Ryle shot 40% from the field including five of 21 from beyond the arc. The Lady Raiders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Dixie Heights turnovers.

Coralee Pelfrey led Dixie Heights with 20 points including two three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Bella Crawford added 19 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds. Catherine Buddenberg recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jordan Puitz chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four of five free throws and five rebounds.

Jaelyn Jones led Ryle with 27 points including eight of eight free throws, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Laynee Hampton added 19 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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

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. Madison Central vs. Prestonsburg (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 21, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Madison Central coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Brooke Campbell, 5-5 Jr. Jordynn Miles, 5-9 Sr. Cameryn Ridderikhoff, 5-7 Sr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Sr. Nataya Strader. Prestonsburg coach Brandon Kidd countered with Sr. Ashley Tackett, Jr. Allison Howard, So. Amelia Newsome, 5-6 Sr. Audrey Prater, and 5-7 Jr. Jade Fitzpatrick.

Madison Central defeated Prestonsburg by the score of 64-35. Madison Central shot 48.1% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Lady Indians connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 29 points off 26 Prestonsburg turnovers. Prestonsburg shot 35.1% from the field including two of nine from beyond the arc. The Lady Blackcats connected on seven of 12 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 13 Madison Central turnovers.

Cameryn Ridderikhoff with 18 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals. Nataya Strader added 13 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals. Brittany Campbell recorded 11 points and five assists. Jordynn Miles chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. 5-6 Sr. Tania Long added five points and three rebounds.

Jade Fitzpatrick led Prestonsburg with nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jr. Sierra Slone added seven points. Amelia Newsome recorded six points and four rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. East Jessamine vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Girls)

Central Bank Jim Rose Classic

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
December 21, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

East Jessamine coach Travis Frith started the following lineup: 5-8 Jr. Rickayla Hubbard, Sr. Janiyah Garrison, 5-9 So. Maddy Arnold, 5-5 Jr. Kyla Hunt, and Fr. Parker Hibbard. Lexington Christian Academy coach Tim Bradshaw countered with 5-7 Sr. Claire Roberts, 5-6 Jr. Jentry Bertram, 5-9 Sr. Sophie Pridemore, 5-6 Jr. Piper Graham, and 5-6 Sr. Chapel Brown.

Lexington Christian Academy defeated East Jessamine by the score of 68-44. Lexington Christian Academy shot 45.2% from the field including seven of 27 from the three point line. The Lady Eagles connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 East Jessamine turnovers. East Jessamine shot 32.1% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Jaguars connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored six points off 14 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

Claire Roberts led LCA with 23 points including four three point baskets and five rebounds. Chapel Brown added 13 points and five rebounds. Jentry Bertram recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Piper Graham chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Sophie Pridemore added six points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.

Maddy Arnold led East Jessamine with 15 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. Rickayla Hubbard added 15 points. Kayla Hunt recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Scoring Summary

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 prephoops@yahoo.com.

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