Touchstone Energy 2008 All “A” Classic

Girls Basketball Tournament

McBrayer Arena
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
January 30-February 3, 2008

© 2008 by Ron Harrison

The All “A” Classic included four girls teams in 1991.  The 1992 version expanded to include eight girls teams and in 1993 the tournament again expanded to include a full complement of 16 teams.  Winners crowned to date are 1991 Cumberland, 1992 Cumberland, 1993 Nicholas County, 1994 Louisville Holy Cross, 1995 Monroe County, 1996 Louisville Holy Cross, 1997 Hazard, 1998 Hazard, 1999 Bishop Brossart, 2000 Somerset, 2001 Jackson County, 2002 Jackson County, 2003 Clinton County, 2004 Clinton County, 2005 Christian Academy of Louisville, 2006 Monroe County, and 2007 Lexington Christian Academy.

Wednesday January 30th

Game No. 1 Owensboro Catholic (15-6) (Region 3) vs. Lexington Christian Academy (15-4) (Region 11)

Owensboro Catholic Coach Ray Zuberer started the following lineup:  5-6 So. Kaley Robertson, 5-10 Jr. Jessica Goetz, 5-9 Jr. Hannah Gerteisen, 5-8 Sr. Jessica Adkins, and 5-8 Jr. Rachel Greenwell.  Lexington Christian Academy Coach Jason Semands countered with 6-0 So. Sarah Beth Barnette, 5-9 Jr. Anna Martin, 6-1 Jr. Clara Mitchell, 5-6 Sr. Hillary Thornton, and 5-10 Jr. Courtney Clifton

Lexington Christian Academy went on a 14-0 run early in the second quarter to take a 24-8 lead in a 67-53 victory over Owensboro Catholic.   LCA held a 53-27 lead in the third quarter.  

LCA shot 45.8% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.   The Lady Eagles connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 18 Owensboro Catholic turnovers.   Owensboro Catholic shot 30.9% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Panthers connected on 12 of 25 free throws, grabbed 39 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 LCA turnovers.  

Courtney Clifton led LCA with 22 points including four three point baskets.  Anna Martin added 20 points and six rebounds.  Clara Mitchell chipped in with 11 points and 11 rebounds.  Sarah Beth Barnette recorded nine points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and four blocked shots.  Rachel Greenwell led Owensboro Catholic with 18 points including five three point baskets.  Jessica Adkins added nine points and six rebounds.  Hannah Gerteisen chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds. 

Lexington Christian Academy 67   Owensboro Catholic 53

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Owensboro Catholic 8 10 16 19 53
Lexington Christian Academy 10 26 20 11 67

Owensboro Catholic (53) - Robertson 4, Goetz 2, Gerteisen 8, Adkins 9, R. Greenwell 18, Tipmore 2, Elder 2, B. Greenwell 7, Riney 1.
Lexington Christian Academy (67) - Barnette 9, Martin 20, Mitchell 11, Thornton 2, Clifton 22, Dorton 2, Rhinehart 1.

Game No. 2 Leslie County (9-9) (Region 14) vs. Newport Central Catholic (9-10) (Region 9)

Leslie County Coach Dwight Lewis started the following lineup:  5-9 Sr. Breanne Wilson, 5-9 Sr. Beth Wooton, 5-6 Sr. Whitney Boggs, 5-3 Sr. Britney Colwell, and 5-6 Fr. Hillary Moore.  Newport Central Catholic Coach Christie McDonald countered with 5-8 Jr. Kimber Schultz, 5-7 Sr. Mariah Cutter, 6-0 Sr. Whitney Cundiff, 5-7 Jr. Janie Giesler, and 5-6 So. Courtney Sandfoss

Newport Central Catholic defeated Leslie County by a score of 54-35.   The victors shot 40.9% from the field including three of eight from the three point line.   The Thoroughbreds connected on 15 of 24 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 20 Leslie County turnovers.   Leslie County shot 23.4% from the field including zero of 13 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Eagles connected on 13 of 27 free throws, grabbed 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 19 Newport Central Catholic turnovers.  

Courtney Sandfoss led Newport Central Catholic with 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and six steals.  Janie Giesler and 5-5 Fr. Kiley Bartels added 10 points each.  Hillary Moore led Leslie County with 11 points.  Beth Wooton added 10 points and eight rebounds. 

Newport Central Catholic 54   Leslie County 35

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Leslie County 7 3 12 13 35
Newport Central Catholic 16 16 6 16 54

Leslie County (35) - B. Wilson 5, Wooton 10, Boggs 2, Colwell 0, Moore 11, Bailey 3, Farmer 2, Brashear 2.
Newport Central Catholic (54) - Schultz 0, Cutter 2, Cundiff 8, Giesler 10, Sandfoss 17, Tabor 2, Stoll 5, Bartels 10.

Game No. 3 Louisville Holy Cross (10-5) (Region 6) vs. Crittenden County (9-8) (Region 2)

Louisville Holy Cross Coach Fred Copass started the following lineup:  5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Schuler, 5-8 Sr. Megan Davis, 6-0 So. Olivia Moore, 5-4 Sr. Mary Lanham, and 5-7 So. Robin Deckard.  Crittenden County Coach Shannon Hodge countered with 5-5 So. Misty Wallace, 5-9 Sr. Breanna Cozart, 5-9 Jr. Jessica Cozart, 5-3 Fr. Jenni Hodge, and 5-3 Sr. Ali Shewcraft

Louisville Holy Cross defeated Crittenden County 46-37.   Holy Cross shot 33.3% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.   The Cougars connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 19 Crittenden County turnovers.   Crittenden County shot 27.3% from the field including zero of 10 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Rockets connected on 13 of 18 free throws, grabbed 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 16 Holy Cross turnovers.  

Robin Deckard, Elizabeth Schuler, and Olivia Moore led Louisville Holy Cross with 10, nine, and eight points respectively.   Megan Davis recorded five points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.  Jessica Cozart led Crittenden County with 11 points and eight rebounds.  Breanna Cozart added 10 points and nine rebounds. 

Louisville Holy Cross 46   Crittenden County 37

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Louisville Holy Cross 12 9 13 12 46
Crittenden County 7 11 9 10 37

Louisville Holy Cross (46) - Schuler 9, Davis 5, Moore 8, Lanham 0, Deckard 10, L. Roarx 5, Floyd 7, A. Roarx 2.
Crittenden County (37) - Wallace 0, B. Cozart 10, J. Cozart 11, Hodge 4, Shewcraft 2, Maclin 4, Courtney 2, Johnson 2, Brantley 2.

Game No. 4 Bardstown (18-4) (Region 5) vs. Elliott County (11-9) (Region 16)

Bardstown Coach Paul Stone Jr. started the following lineup:  5-9 Fr. Daziah Kimberland, 5-9 Sr. Candyce Lewis, 6-0 Sr. Elsie Blanford, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Ball, and 5-6 Jr. Shanissa Douglas.  Elliott County Coach Mark Cantrell countered with 5-10 Jr. Lakin Griffith, 5-8 Jr. Shae Ferguson, 5-9 Sr. Therissa Adkins, 5-7 So. Jhonda Ison, and 5-7 So. Kelsey Ferguson

Bardstown defeated Elliott County by a score of 68-60.   Bardstown shot 54.9% from the field including one of six from the three point line.   The Lady Tigers connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Elliott County turnovers.   Elliott County shot 31.1% from the field including seven of 29 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Lions connected on 15 of 19 free throws, grabbed 27 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 30 Bardstown turnovers.  

Daziah Kimberland led Bardstown with 26 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Shanissa Douglas added 19 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and five steals.  Kelsey Ferguson, Shae Ferguson, Jhonda Ison, and Lakin Griffith led Elliott County with 14 points each.  Kelsey Ferguson had six rebounds and seven steals.  Jhonda Ison connected on four three point baskets.  Laken Griffith recorded nine rebounds and five assists. 

Bardstown 68   Elliott County 60

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Bardstown 16 16 16 20 68
Elliott County 11 12 16 21 60

Bardstown (68) - Kimberland 26, Lewis 8, Blanford 4, Ball 4, Douglas 19, Ahern 6, Lagervoos 1.
Elliott County (60) - Griffith 14, S. Ferguson 14, Adkins 2, Ison 14, K. Ferguson 14, Fannin 2.

Game No. 5 Whitefield Academy (11-7) (Region 7) vs. Cumberland County (18-2) (Region 4)

Whitefield Academy Coach Tony Schnell started the following lineup:  5-9 Jr. Lindsey Parrish, 5-6 Jr. Rebecca Frankie, 5-9 So. Abigail Halleron, 5-6 Sr. Kristin McLaurin, and 5-5 Sr. Katie Wilson.  Cumberland County Coach Brian Miller countered with 5-11 Sr. Kristen Rowe, 5-6 Sr. Kim White, 5-9 Jr. Kendra McIntyre, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Groce, and 5-4 Sr. Laura Fletcher

Cumberland County raced out to a 37-12 halftime lead on their way to a 60-32 victory over Whitefield Academy.   Cumberland County shot 44.8% from the field including one of six from the three point line.   The Lady Panthers connected on seven of 19 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 31 Whitefield Academy turnovers.   Whitefield Academy shot 22.4% from the field including two of seven from beyond the arc.   The Lady Wildcats connected on 10 of 15 free throws, grabbed 41 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 20 Cumberland County turnovers.  

Kristen Rowe led Cumberland County with 29 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and four steals.  Laura Fletcher added 12 points, six rebounds, and four steals.  Lindsey Parrish led Whitefield Academy with nine points and eight rebounds.  5-3 So. Whitney Cowles added eight points.  Abigail Halleron pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds. 

Cumberland County 60   Whitefield Academy 32

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Whitefield Academy 6 6 12 8 32
Cumberland County 19 18 14 9 60

Whitefield Academy (32) - Parrish 9, Frankie 4, Halleron 2, McLaurin 0, Wilson 0, Ratchford 3, Willet 4, Jackson 2, Cowles 8.
Cumberland County (60) - Rowe 29, White 5, McIntyre 5, Groce 5, Fletcher 12, Griffith 2, Cooper 2.

Game No. 6 Shelby Valley (13-7) (Region 15) vs. Ballard Memorial (14-4) (Region 1)

Shelby Valley Coach Rodney Rowe started the following lineup:  5-6 Jr. Laura Perkins, 5-8 So. Amanda Sawyers, 5-8 Fr. Brooke Coleman, 5-4 Jr. Kayla Cantrell, and 5-5 Fr. Lynn Tackett.  Ballard Memorial Coach Kevin S. Estes countered with 5-7 Jr. Alexis Rogers, 5-6 Fr. Tiffani Hatley, 5-10 Fr. Abby Shelley, 5-5 Jr. Shelbie Ralph, and 5-7 So. Candace Bryant

Ballard Memorial rallied from a 23-20 halftime deficit to defeat Shelby Valley 56-49.   Ballard Memorial shot 45.7% from the field including two of seven from the three point line.   The Lady Bombers connected on 12 of 27 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 21 Shelby Valley turnovers.   Shelby Valley shot 40.5% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Kats connected on 12 of 15 free throws, grabbed 25 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 21 Ballard Memorial turnovers.  

Candace Bryant and Tiffani Hatley led Ballard Memorial with 12 points each.  Abby Shelley added 11 points and seven rebounds.  Laura Perkins led Shelby Valley with 21 points.  Kayla Cantrell added 13 points. 

Ballard Memorial 56   Shelby Valley 49

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Shelby Valley 17 6 13 13 49
Ballard Memorial 10 10 20 16 56

Shelby Valley (49) - Perkins 21, Sawyers 5, Coleman 6, Cantrell 13, Tackett 4.
Ballard Memorial (56) - Rogers 6, Hatley 12, Shelley 11, Ralph 5, Bryant 12, Tubbs 8, Hudson 2.

Game No. 7 Danville (11-6) (Region 12) vs. Middlesboro (19-1) (Region 13)

Danville Coach Judie Mason started the following lineup:  5-8 Sr. Andrea Payne, 5-6 Jr. Tiffany Yates, 5-9 Jr. Shanuekua Ford, 5-5 Sr. Xerces Simpson, and 5-7 Sr. Tasha Milby.  Middlesboro Coach Elgie Green countered with 5-11 Sr. Brooklynn Jimison, 5-8 Jr. Shaleesha Coleman, 5-11 Sr. Ashley Williams, 5-8 So. Samantha Coleman, and 5-5 Jr. Sophie Robinson

Middlesboro rallied from a 31-17 deficit in the third quarter to defeat Danville 54-49.   Middlesboro shot 50% from the field including zero of two from the three point line.   They shot 66.7% in the second half.   The Yellow Jackets connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 24 Danville turnovers.   Danville shot 37.5% from the field including six of 12 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Admirals connected on seven of 13 free throws, grabbed 28 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 23 Middlesboro turnovers.  

Samantha Coleman led Middlesboro with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.  Brooklynn Jimison added 17 points and nine rebounds.  Tasha Milby led Danville with 20 points.  Xerces Simpson added 15 points. 

Middlesboro 54   Danville 49

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Danville 6 16 13 14 49
Middlesboro 7 6 21 20 54

Danville (49) - Payne 0, Yates 7, Ford 0, Simpson 15, Milby 20, Mountjoy 5, Walton 2.
Middlesboro (54) - Jimison 17, Sh. Coleman 5, Williams 9, Sa. Coleman 19, Robinson 4.

Game No. 8 Paris (11-6) (Region 10) vs. Trimble County (5-12) (Region 8)

Paris Coach Terence Brooks started the following lineup:  5-8 Jr. Emily Hinkson, 5-7 Sr. Janette Pacas, 6-1 Sr. Lauren Forsythe, 5-7 Sr. Nakita Jones, and 5-5 Sr. Sasha Davis.  Trimble County Coach Kerrie Stewart countered with 5-9 Sr. Rachel Barnes, 5-9 Sr. Megan Stewart, 5-11 Sr. Ashleigh Miller, 5-7 So. Katie Callis, and 5-6 Sr. Morgan Dunlap

Paris held Trimble County to 19.2% shooting from the field in a 26-22 victory.   Paris shot 38.5% from the field including one of eight from the three point line.   The Lady Hounds connected on five of 12 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 25 Trimble County turnovers.   Trimble County shot 19.2% from the field including one of 16 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Raiders connected on one of three free throws and grabbed 32 rebounds.  

Nakita Jones led Paris with nine points and seven rebounds.  Emily Hinkson added eight points and 11 rebounds.  Ashleigh Miller led Trimble County with nine points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Megan Stewart added seven points and seven rebounds. 

Paris 26   Trimble County 22

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Paris 7 6 6 7 26
Trimble County 10 2 5 5 22

Paris (26) - Hinkson 8, Pacas 6, Forsythe 0, Jones 9, Davis 3.
Trimble County (22) - Barnes 2, Stewart 7, Miller 9, Callis 4, Dunlap 0.

Friday February 1st

Game No. 9 Newport Central Catholic (10-10) vs. Lexington Christian Academy (16-4)  (Quarterfinal No. 1)

Newport Central Catholic Coach Christie McDonald started the following lineup:  5-8 Jr. Kimber Schultz, 6-0 So. Mariah Tabor, 6-0 Sr. Whitney Cundiff, 5-7 Jr. Janie Giesler, and 5-6 So. Courtney Sandfoss.  Lexington Christian Academy Coach Jason Seamands countered with 6-0 So. Sarah Beth Barnette, 5-9 Jr. Anna Martin, 6-1 Jr. Clara Mitchell, 5-6 Sr. Hillary Thornton, and 5-10 Jr. Courtney Clifton

Lexington Christian Academy scored 29 points off 25 Newport Central Catholic turnovers in a 70-56 victory.   LCA also held a 27-9 advantage in three point points.  

Lexington Christian Academy shot 39.7% from the field including nine of 30 from the three point line.   The Lady Eagles connected on seven of nine free throws and pulled down 39 rebounds.   Newport Central Catholic shot 41.7% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.   The Thoroughbreds connected on 13 of 28 free throws, grabbed 38 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 17 LCA turnovers.  

Courtney Clifton led Lexington Christian Academy with 25 points including five three point baskets and six assists.  Anna Martin added 20 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.  Sarah Beth Barnette chipped in with 12 points and 12 rebounds.  Courtney Sandfoss led Newport Central Catholic with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.  Mariah Tabor added 14 points.  Whitney Cundiff chipped in with 11 points. 

Lexington Christian Academy 70   Newport Central Catholic 56

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Newport Central Catholic 7 14 15 20 56
Lexington Christian Academy 17 15 20 18 70

Newport Central Catholic (56) - Schultz 4, Tabor 14, Cundiff 11, Giesler 9, Sandfoss 15, Bartels 3.
Lexington Christian Academy (70) - Barnette 12, Martin 20, Mitchell 2, Thornton 8, Clifton 25, Cox 3.

Game No. 10 Bardstown (19-4) vs. Louisville Holy Cross (11-5)  (Quarterfinal No. 2)

Bardstown Coach Paul Stone Jr. started the following lineup:  5-9 Fr. Daziah Kimberland, 5-9 Sr. Candyce Lewis, 6-0 Sr. Elsie Blanford, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Ball, and 5-6 Jr. Shanissa Douglas.  Louisville Holy Cross Coach Fred Copass countered with 5-10 Sr. Elizabeth Schuler, 5-8 Sr. Megan Davis, 6-0 So. Olivia Moore, 5-4 Sr. Mary Lanham, and 5-7 So. Robin Deckard

Bardstown defeated Louisville Holy Cross by a score of 53-32.   Bardstown shot 46.3% from the field including two of 10 from the three point line.   The Lady Tigers connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 Holy Cross turnovers.   Holy Cross shot 29.5% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc.   The Cougars connected on five of nine free throws, grabbed 23 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 21 Bardstown turnovers.  

Daziah Kimberland led Bardstown with 18 points, nine rebounds, and six steals.  Shanissa Douglas added 12 points and seven rebounds.  Robin Deckard led Holy Cross with 13 points. 

Bardstown 53   Louisville Holy Cross 32

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Bardstown 17 12 12 12 53
Louisville Holy Cross 9 7 6 10 32

Bardstown (53) - Kimberland 18, Lewis 8, Blanford 9, Ball 3, Douglas 12, Lagervoos 2, Allen 1.
Louisville Holy Cross (32) - Schuler 4, Davis 6, Moore 2, Lanham 0, Deckard 13, Boone 2, L. Roarx 2, Floyd 3.

Game No. 11 Ballard Memorial (15-4) vs. Cumberland County (19-2)  (Quarterfinal No. 3)

Ballard Memorial Coach Kevin S. Estes started the following lineup:  5-7 Jr. Alexis Rogers, 5-6 Fr. Tiffani Hatley, 5-10 Fr. Abby Shelley, 5-5 Jr. Shelbie Ralph, and 5-7 So. Candace Bryant.  Cumberland County Coach Brian Miller countered with 5-11 Sr. Kristen Rowe, 5-6 Sr. Kim White, 5-9 Jr. Kendra McIntyre, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Groce, and 5-4 Sr. Laura Fletcher

Cumberland County defeated Ballard Memorial by a score of 53-37.   Cumberland County shot 38.2% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.   The Lady Panthers connected on five of nine free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 21 Ballard Memorial turnovers.   Ballard Memorial shot 25.5% from the field including two of 11 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Bombers connected on nine of 16 free throws, grabbed 38 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 18 Cumberland County turnovers.  

Kristen Rowe led Cumberland County with 19 points and nine rebounds.  Kendra McIntyre added 17 points.  Laura Fletcher chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.  5-9 Jr. Hannah Hudson led Ballard Memorial with eight points and eight rebounds.  Alexis Rogers added seven points and eight rebounds. 

Cumberland County 53   Ballard Memorial 37

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Ballard Memorial 6 7 8 16 37
Cumberland County 17 20 13 3 53

Ballard Memorial (37) - Rogers 7, Hatley 3, Shelley 3, Ralph 6, Bryant 0, Tubbs 5, Draper 3, Polivick 2, Hudson 8.
Cumberland County (53) - Rowe 19, White 0, McIntyre 17, Groce 3, Fletcher 12, Griffith 2.

Game No. 12 Paris (12-6) vs. Middlesboro (20-1)  (Quarterfinal No. 4)

Paris Coach Terence Brooks started the following lineup:  5-8 Jr. Emily Hinkson, 5-7 Sr. Janette Pacas, 6-1 Sr. Lauren Forsythe, 5-7 Sr. Nakita Jones, and 5-5 Sr. Sasha Davis.  Middlesboro Coach Elgie Green countered with 5-11 Sr. Brooklynn Jimison, 5-8 Jr. Shaleesha Coleman, 5-11 Sr. Ashley Williams, 5-8 So. Samantha Coleman, and 5-5 Jr. Sophie Robinson

Paris outscored Middlesboro 12-6 in the final quarter in a 33-28 victory.   Paris shot 29.4% from the field including one of seven from the three point line.   The Lady Hounds connected on 12 of 28 free throws, pulled down 18 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 32 Middlesboro turnovers.   Middlesboro shot 35.7% from the field including one of 10 from beyond the arc.   The Yellow Jackets connected on seven of 16 free throws, grabbed 35 rebounds, and scored five points off 16 Paris turnovers.  

Nakita Jones led Paris with 12 points.  Janette Pacas added eight points.  Samantha Coleman led Middlesboro with 10 points.  Sophie Robinson added seven points. 

Paris 33   Middlesboro 28

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Paris 6 9 6 12 33
Middlesboro 10 10 2 6 28

Paris (33) - Hinkson 4, Pacas 8, Forsythe 2, Jones 12, Davis 4, Myers 3.
Middlesboro (28) - Jimison 1, Sh. Coleman 5, Williams 5, Sa. Coleman 10, Robinson 7.

Saturday February 2nd

Game No. 13 Bardstown (20-4) vs. Lexington Christian Academy (17-4)  (Semifinal No. 1)

Bardstown Coach Paul Stone Jr. started the following lineup:  5-9 Fr. Daziah Kimberland, 5-9 Sr. Candyce Lewis, 6-0 Sr. Elsie Blanford, 5-6 Jr. Jordan Ball, and 5-6 Jr. Shanissa Douglas.  Lexington Christian Academy Coach Jason Semands countered with 6-0 So. Sarah Beth Barnette, 5-9 Jr. Anna Martin, 6-1 Jr. Clara Mitchell, 5-6 Sr. Hillary Thornton, and 5-10 Jr. Courtney Clifton

Lexington Christian Academy raced out to a 44-16 halftime lead in a 63-42 victory over Bardstown.   LCA held a 20-2 advantage in second chance points.  

LCA shot 42.6% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line.   The Lady Eagles connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 22 Bardstown turnovers.   Bardstown shot 29.4% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Tigers connected on 11 of 16 free throws, grabbed 30 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 25 LCA turnovers.  

Clara Mitchell led LCA with 18 points and 14 rebounds.  Courtney Clifton added 13 points.  Anna Martin and Sarah Beth Barnette recorded nine points each.  Barnette pulled down 11 rebounds.  Candyce Lewis led Bardstown with 11 points.  Daziah Kimberland and Shanissa Douglas added 10 points each.  

Lexington Christian Academy 63   Bardstown 42

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Bardstown 6 10 10 16 42
Lexington Christian Academy 21 23 12 7 63

Bardstown (42) - Kimberland 10, Lewis 11, Blanford 0, Ball 0, Douglas 10, Lagervoos 3, Allen 3, Phillips 2, Lester 2, Ahern 1.
Lexington Christian Academy (63) - Barnette 9, Martin 9, Mitchell 18, Thornton 0, Clifton 13, Rose 5, Panter 2, Jacob 2, Mitchuson 3, Dorton 2.

Game No. 14 Paris (13-6) vs. Cumberland County (20-2)  (Semifinal No. 2)

Paris Coach Terence Brooks started the following lineup:  5-8 Jr. Emily Hinkson, 5-7 Sr. Janette Pacas, 6-1 Sr. Lauren Forsythe, 5-7 Sr. Nakita Jones, and 5-5 Sr. Sasha Davis.  Cumberland County Coach Brian Miller countered with 5-11 Sr. Kristen Rowe, 5-6 Sr. Kim White, 5-9 Jr. Kendra McIntyre, 5-7 Jr. Brianna Groce, and 5-4 Sr. Laura Fletcher

Paris overcame a 31-18 deficit to defeat Cumberland County 53-46.   Paris cut the deficit to six, 33-27, at the end of the third quarter.   The victorious Lady Hounds outscored Cumberland County 26-13 in the final quarter.  

Paris shot 34.8% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.   The Lady Hounds connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 19 Cumberland County turnovers.   Cumberland County shot 37.2% from the field including three of eight from beyond the arc.   The Lady Panthers connected on 11 of 19 free throws, grabbed 28 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Paris turnovers.  

Janette Pacas led Paris with 15 points.  Emily Hinkson added 10 points and 10 rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Gabrielle Brooks chipped in with 10 points and six rebounds.  Kristen Rowe led Cumberland County with 25 points and nine rebounds.  Kendra McIntyre added 11 points. 

Paris 53   Cumberland County 46

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Paris 9 7 11 26 53
Cumberland County 11 12 10 13 46

Paris (53) - Hinkson 10, Pacas 15, Forsythe 8, Jones 2, Davis 8, Brooks 10.
Cumberland County (46) - Rowe 25, White 0, McIntyre 11, Groce 0, Fletcher 8, Davidson 2.

Saturday February 3rd

Game No. 15 Paris (14-6) vs. Lexington Christian Academy (18-4)  (Championship)

Paris Coach Terence Brooks started the following lineup:  5-8 Jr. Emily Hinkson, 5-7 Sr. Janette Pacas, 6-1 Sr. Lauren Forsythe, 5-7 Sr. Nakita Jones, and 5-5 Sr. Sasha Davis.  Lexington Christian Academy Coach Jason Semands countered with 6-0 So. Sarah Beth Barnette, 5-9 Jr. Anna Martin, 6-1 Jr. Clara Mitchell, 5-6 Sr. Hillary Thornton, and 5-10 Jr. Courtney Clifton

Lexington Christian Academy pulled away from a 47-47 tie early in the fourth quarter to defeat Paris 61-52.   LCA held a 22-8 advantage in free throw points.  

LCA shot 42.5% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.   The Lady Eagles connected on 22 of 33 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Paris turnovers.   Paris shot 38.2% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.   The Lady Hounds connected on eight of 16 free throws, grabbed 38 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 LCA turnovers.  

Anna Martin led LCA with 20 points.  Courtney Clifton added 18 points.  Sarah Beth Barnette chipped in with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Nakita Jones led Paris with 15 points and seven rebounds.  5-8 Sr. Gabrielle Brooks added 13 points.  Emily Hinkson chipped in with nine points and 19 rebounds. 

Lexington Christian Academy 61   Paris 52

School Q1Q2Q3Q4 Final
Paris 14 20 10 8 52
Lexington Christian Academy 19 16 12 14 61

Paris (52) - Hinkson 9, Pacas 4, Forsythe 2, Jones 15, Davis 6, Myers 3, Brooks 13.
Lexington Christian Academy (61) - Barnette 16, Martin 20, Mitchell 4, Thornton 3, Clifton 18.

All Tournament Team

Sarah Beth Barnette   Lexington Christian Academy 4 games 11.5 ppg 10.8 rpg
Janette Pacas   Paris 4 games 8.3 ppg
Clara Mitchell   Lexington Christian Academy 4 games 8.8 ppg 9.3 rpg
Kristen Rowe   Cumberland County 3 games 24.3 ppg 10.3 rpg
Emily Hinkson   Paris 4 games 7.8 ppg 10.5 rpg
Samantha Coleman   Middlesboro 2 games 14.5 ppg 5.5 rpg
Anna Martin   Lexington Christian Academy 4 games 17.3 ppg 5.5 rpg 4.3 spg
Shanissa Douglas   Bardstown 3 games 13.7 ppg 7.3 rpg
Laura Fletcher   Cumberland County 3 games 10.7 ppg
Courtney Sandfoss   Newport Central Catholic 2 games 16.0 ppg 5.0 apg 4.5 spg
Daziah Kimberland   Bardstown 3 games 18.0 ppg 8.0 rpg
Nakita Jones   Paris 4 games 9.5 ppg
Courtney Clifton   Lexington Christian Academy 4 games 14.5 ppg MVP

 

Conclusion

This was an excellent tournament and an outstanding week of basketball.   Lexington Christian Academy made it two in a row as Coach Jason Seamands team's average victory margin was 14.5 ppg.   The Lady Eagles graduated star PG Emily London but there is a bevy of outstanding and still young talent on the squad.   Anna Martin , Courtney Clifton , Clara Mitchell , and Sarah Beth Barnette all were named to the All Tournament Team. 

Coach Terence Brooks Paris Lady Hounds were the talk of the tournament with their hard-nosed defense and blue collar work ethic at both ends of the floor.   5-8 Jr. Emily Hinkson was worth the price of admission for her relentless assault on the boards.  Cumberland County's Kristen Rowe put up great numbers and Newport Central Catholic has an excellent young point guard in Courtney Sandfoss .  Nine of the 13 girls selected to the All Tournament Team are underclassmen. 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to All "A" Classic Secretary and Media Coordinator Mike Reeves for the hospitality extended me during the many hours spent at this event.   Also a note of appreciation to David Parke, Coordinator of Arena Facilities and to Hugh Davis and the Eastern Kentucky University stats crew and All "A" Committee.   The All "A" Classic, in my opinion, is first class and is one of the most enjoyable events I have ever attended or worked.  

 

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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