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. Faith Family Oak Cliff (TX) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Consolation Title)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Faith Family Oak Cliff coach started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. King Grace, 6-5 Sr. Lamont Hartfield, 6-9 Jr. Davion Adkins, 6-2 Sr. Gary Tahsheim, and 6-3 Sr. Greg Lawson. Long Island Lutheran coach John Bucks countered with 6-8 So. Moussa Kamissoko, 6-9 Jr. MJ Madision, 6-11 Jr. Omar Essam, 6-3 Sr. Kayden Mingo, and 6-5 Jr. Dylan Mingo.

Long Island Luthern defeated Faith Family Oak Cliff by the score of 54-40. Long Island Lutheran shot 48.8% from the field including zero of nine from the three point line. The Crusaders connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Faith Family Oak Cliff turnovers. Faith Family Oak Cliff shot 29.8% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Long Island Lutheran turnovers.

Dylan Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 16 points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kayden Mingo added 12 points including six of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals. 7-1 Sr. Nico Onyekwere recorded eight points. Moussa Kamissoko chipped in with seven points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Omas Essam recorded seven points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Davion Adkins led Faith Family Oak Cliff with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Greg Lawson added 11 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Tahsheim Gary recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Archbishop Carroll (PA) vs. Gateway Charter (FL)

City of Palms Classic (Challenge Round)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Archbishop Carroll (PA) coach Francis Bowe started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Munir Greig, 6-4 Jr. Christian Matos, 6-6 Jr. Luca Foster, 5-11 Fr. Yasir Turner, and 6-3 Jr. Nasir Ralls. Gateway Charter coach RJ Jones countered with 6-3 Sr. Myles Jones, 6-2 Sr. Obang Ochan, 6-8 Sr. Patrick Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Gio Easley, and 6-1 Sr. Trey Fogle.

Gateway Charter defeated Archbishop Carroll by the score of 80-76. Gateway Charter shot 56.6% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Griffins connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored four points off four Archbishop Carroll turnovers. Archbishop Carroll shot 34.4% from the field including 15 of 42 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Gateway Charter turnovers.

Gio Easley led Gateway Charter with 24 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. Patrick Johnson added 19 points including five of eight free throws, and eight rebounds. Myles Jones recorded 15 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Trey Fogle chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.

Munir Greig led Archbishop Carroll with 27 points including five three point baskets, eight of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocked shots. Nasir Ralls added 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Christian Matos recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Luca Foster chipped in with nine points and four rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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. Great Crossing (KY) vs. Bishop McNamara (MD) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Challenge Round)

Florida Southwest State College
Fort Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-1 So. LJ Holman, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. Bishop McNamara coach Martin Keithline countered with 6-6 Jr. Qayden Samuels, 6-5 So. Jordan Taylor, 6-7 So. Brandon Woodard, 6-2 So. Kirby Duran, and 6-4 Jr. Prince-Alexander Moody.

Great Crossing held a 46-32 lead at halftime but had to survive a second half rally by Bishop McNamara to eke out an 86-84 victory. In overtime. The score was tied 73-73 at the end of regulation. Great Crossing shot 61.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 17 of 29 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Bishop McNamara turnovers. Bishop McNamara shot 47.7% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 39 points on 15 of 15 from the field and nine of 16 free throws, 11 rebounds, two steals, and three blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gage Richardson recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and two steals.

Qayden Samuels led Bishop McNamara with 30 points including two three point baskets, six of nine free throws, and five rebounds. Prince-Alexander Moody added 20 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-5 So. Jayden Mills recorded 18 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, and five rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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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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. 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

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

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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

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

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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

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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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