2018KHSAAG

 

 

2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® State Basketball Tournament

BB&T Arena

Highland Heights, KY

March 7-11, 2018

©2018 Ron Harrison

 

 

 

Wednesday March 7th

 

Owensboro Catholic (26-7) vs. Johnson Central (20-12)

 

Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. MacKenzie Keelin, 6-0 So. Hannah McKay, 6-2 Jr. Sarah Clemens, 5-7 So. Caroline Reid, and 5-10 Sr. Ellie Mitchell.  Johnson Central coach Darrin Rice countered with 5-8 Sr. Jana Jarvis, 5-4 Jr. Alaina Castle, 5-9 Fr. Sammi Sites, 5-5 Fr. Kelci Blair, and 5-4 Jr. Ashley Belcher.

 

Owensboro Catholic outscored Johnson Central 20-5 in the second quarter on their way to a 56-46 victory over Johnson Central.  The second quarter proved to be disastrous for Johnson Central as they outscored Owensboro Catholic by a total of 41-36 in the other three quarters.  Johnson Central could only manage to connect on one of nine from the field while Owensboro Catholic was eight of 13 during the second quarter.

 

Owensboro Catholic shot 51.3% from the field including zero of four from beyond the arc.  The Lady Aces connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.  Johnson Central shot 36.6% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.

 

Hannah McKay led Owensboro Catholic with 23 points and 10 rebounds.  McKay was 11 of 15 from the field and one of one from the free throw line.  MacKenzie Keelin added eight points and four rebounds.  Ellie Mitchell recorded six points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Sarah Clemens added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.

 

Kelci Blair led Johnson Central with 11 points and three steals.  Ashley Belcher added nine points and six rebounds.  Sammi Sites recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Alaina Castle chipped in with eight points and four assists.

 

Owensboro Catholic

8

20

14

14

56

Johnson Central

14

5

9

18

46

 

 

Owensboro Catholic (56) – Keelin 8, McKay 23, Clemens 6, Reid 5, Mitchell 6, Head 4, Lyon 4.

 

Johnson Central (46) – Jarvis 5, Castle 8, Sites 9, Blair 11, Belcher 9, Montgomery 4.

 

 

Bowling Green (20-12) vs. Elizabethtown (33-2)

 

Bowling Green coach Calvin Head started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Keely Morrow, 5-9 Jr. T’Alla Brown, 6-0 So. Shalyn Whitson, 5-7 So. Keyozdon Jones, and 5-7 Jr. Taylor Ragland.  Elizabethtown coach Donnie Swiney countered with 6-0 So. Whitney Hay, 5-9 Jr. Leikyn Walker, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Gattis, 5-3 Sr. Tanisia Murphy, and 5-6 Sr. Karson Knight.

 

Elizabethtown defeated Bowling Green by a score of 62-41.  Elizabethtown shot 45.1% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.  Bowling Green shot 26.9% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Purples connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.

 

Whitney Hay led Elizabethtown with 20 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Leikyn Walker added 11 points and five rebounds.  Tanisia Murphy recorded nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Karson Knight chipped in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Morgan Gattis added seven points, seven rebounds, three assists, and five blocked shots.

 

Keely Morrow led Bowling Green with 14 points and seven rebounds.  Taylor Ragland added 11 points including two three point baskets and six assists.  Shalyn Whitson recorded nine points and four rebounds.

 

Bowling Green

7

15

16

3

41

Elizabethtown

10

22

14

16

62

 

Bowling Green (41) – Morrow 14, Brown 3, Whitson 9, Jones 2, Ragland 11, Gray 2.

 

Elizabethtown (62) – Hay 20, Walker 11, Gattis 7, Murphy 9, Knight 8, Clark 7.

 

 

Mercer County (32-3) vs. Murray (32-2)

 

Mercer County coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-9 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emmy Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake.  Murray coach Wyatt Foust countered with 5-6 Jr. Parker Greer, 5-6 Jr. Elizabeth Curtis, 5-10 Sr. Alexis Burpo, 5-7 Sr. Macey Turley, and 5-7 Sr. Lex Mayes.

 

Mercer County outscored Murray 17-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 55-44 victory.  The score was tied six times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Mercer County shot 40.4% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line.  The Lady Titans connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored eight points off 15 Murray turnovers.  Murray shot 30.2% from the field including five of 30 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Tigers connected on seven of 10 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Mercer County turnovers.

 

Seygan Robbins led Mercer County with 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, four assists, and five steals.  Emmy Souder added 11 points including six of six free throws, 11 rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

 

Alexis Burpo led Murray with 14 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists.  Macey Turley added 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Lex Mayes recorded nine points, four rebounds, and three steals.

 

Mercer County

12

18

17

8

55

Murray

11

14

8

11

44

 

 

Mercer County (55) – Davis 0, F. Lake 7, Souder 11, Robbins 17, L. Lake 7, McCombs 6, Lewis 7.

 

Murray (44) – Greer 2, Curtis 6, Burpo 14, M. Turley 10, Mayes 9. Mackenzie Turley 3.

 

 

Harlan County (28-2) vs. George Rogers Clark (26-7)

 

Harlan County coach Debbie Green started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Blair Green, 5-7 Jr. Breann Turner, 5-10 Sr. Lainey Cox, 5-3 Jr. Katelyn Johnson, and 5-4 Jr. Phebe McHargue.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-9 Sr. Shemaya Behanan, 5-9 Jr. Jasmine Flowers, 5-10 Jr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 So. Kennedy Igo, and 5-10 Jr. Hayley Harrison.

 

George Rogers Clark pulled away in the final quarter to defeat Harlan County 70-56.  George Rogers Clark was four of five from the field in the final quarter and 12 of 12 from the free throw line.  GRC shot 52.4% from the field including four of eight from the three point line.  The Lady Cards connected on 22 of 23 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Harlan County turnovers.  Harlan County shot 47.7% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lady Black Bears connected on 13 of 16 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 14 GRC turnovers. 

 

Kennedy Igo led George Rogers Clark with 22 points including four three point baskets, four of four free throws, three rebounds, and six assists.  Shemaya Behanan added 21 points including nine of nine free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Maleaha Bell recorded eight points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Hayley Harrison chipped in with eight points, four assists, and two blocked shots.

 

Blair Green led Harlan County with 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists.  Lainey Cox added 17 points including seven of eight free throws, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

 

Harlan County

17

12

16

11

56

George Rogers Clark

19

11

19

21

70

 

Harlan County (56) – Green 19, Turner 8, Cox 17, Johnson 5, McHargue 1, McDaniel 6.

 

George Rogers Clark (70) – Behanan 21, J. Flowers 5, Bell 8, Igo 22, Harrison 8, Wilson 2, T. Flowers 4.

 

 

Thursday March 8th

 

Knott County Central (24-9) vs. Mercy Academy ((22-9)

 

Knott County Central coach Jeff Honeycutt started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Breana Harrington, 5-7 Sr. Kamryn Thornsberry, 6-0 Sr. Allie O’Hair, 5-0 Sr. Summer Anderson, and 5-9 Jr. Jada Higgins.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-1 So. Taziah Jenks, 5-9 Jr. Raquael Reese, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-5 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-8 Jr. Regan Berger.

 

Mercy Academy led 46-40 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for an 85-56 victory over Knott County Central.  Mercy Academy shot 53.3% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 37 points off 27 Knott County Central turnovers.  Knott County Central shot 47.6% from the field including seven of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Patriots connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 16 Mercy Academy turnovers.

 

Taziah Jenks led Mercy Academy with 31 points including 10 of 11 free throws, five rebounds, and five steals.  Danielle Feldkamp added 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots.  Raquael Reese recorded nine points, three rebounds, and three assists. 

 

Jada Higgins led Knott County Central with 13 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.  Allie O’Hair added 11 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Kamryn Thornsberry recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and four assists.

 

Knott County Central

18

22

7

9

56

Mercy Academy

27

19

21

18

85

 

Knott County Central (56) – Harrington 8, Thornsberry 11, O’Hair 11, Anderson 9, Higgins 13, Mullins 2, Williams 2.

 

Mercy Academy (85) – Jenks 31, Reese 9, Feldkamp 12, Sivori 5, Berger 9, Shorter 1, Shephard 4, Taylor 4, Rivette 9, Breedlove 1.

 

 

DuPont Manual (21-8) vs. Scott County (31-2)

 

DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jeanay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 Sr. Jaela Johnson.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 5-10 Sr. Peyton Riddle, 5-9 Jr. Maaliya Owens, 5-10 Sr. Zakiyia Holt, 5-5 Jr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 So. Morgan DeFoor.

 

DuPont Manual defeated Scott County 60-45 as the Cardinals could never get their high octane offense untracked.  DuPont Manual shot 34.5% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Crimsons connected on 17 of 26 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Scott County turnovers.  Scott County shot 32.7% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Manual turnovers.

 

Jaela Johnson led Manual with 23 points including three three point baskets and five rebounds.  Nila Blackford added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three steals.  Tyonne Howard recorded 10 points including four of four free throws, three rebounds, and eight assists.  Aniah Griffin chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

 

Juliette Smith led Scott County with 17 points and four rebounds.  Peyton Riddle added 13 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

DuPont Manual

13

13

20

14

60

Scott County

9

10

12

14

45

 

DuPont Manual (60) – Griffin 9, Riley 2, Blackford 11, Howard 10, Johnson 23, Chatman 3, Littlefield 2.

 

Scott County (45) – Riddle 13, Owens 3, Holt 0, Smith 17, DeFoor 2, Gray 5, Williams 1, Tompkins 4.

 

 

Webster County (28-6) vs. Boyd County (27-4)

 

Webster County coach Brandon Fisher started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Jessica Winders, 5-7 Jr. Karlie Keeney, 5-8 Sr. Jamie Winstead, 5-0 So. Marissa Austin, and 5-5 So. Alyssa Payne.  Boyd County coach Pete Fraley countered with 5-7 Sr. Charity Shears, 5-6 Jr. Graci Borders, 5-9 Sr. Payton Shears, 5-7 Fr. Harley Paynter, and 5-6 Jr. Savannah Wheeler.

 

Boyd County outscored Webster County 21-9 in the final quarter to pull away for a 53-38 victory.  Boyd County shot 30.4% from the field including 10 of 27 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, committed 19 turnovers.  Webster County shot 38.9% from the field including four of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Trojans connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers. 

 

Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 14 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals, Payton Shears added 12 points including five of six free throws.  Harley Paynter recorded 11 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals.  Graci Borders chipped in with four points and 12 rebounds.

 

Jamie Winstead led Webster County with 12 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Jessica Winders added 11 points, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals.

 

Webster County

10

4

15

9

38

Boyd County

8

15

9

21

53

 

Webster County (38) – Winders 11, Keeney 4, Winstead 12, Marissa Austin 4, Payne 0, Wurth 5, Mariah Austin 2.

 

Boyd County (53) – C. Shears 6, G. Borders 4, P. Shears 12, Paynter 11, Wheeler 14, Rucker 3, E. Borders 3.

 

 

Simon Kenton (20-10) vs. Ryle (28-6)

 

Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Shelby Harmeyer, 5-9 So. Morgan Stamper, 6-0 Sr. Megan Buckner, 5-6 So. Maggi Jones, and 5-8 Sr. Allyson Niece.  Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-9 Fr. Brie Crittendon, 5-7 Jr. Juliet McGregor, 5-11 Jr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 So. Jaiden Douthit, and 5-11 So. Maddie Scherr.

 

Simon Kenton led 35-29 at halftime but Ryle rallied in the second half to earn a 61-56 victory.  Ryle shot 40% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Lady Raiders connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 11 turnovers.  Simon Kenton shot 32.8% from the field including six of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Pioneers connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.

 

Maddie Scherr led Ryle with 21 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Lauren Schwartz added 13 points, 13 rebounds, four blocked shots, and four steals.  Jaiden Douthit recorded 11 points and four rebounds.  Juliet McGregor chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

 

Allyson Niece led Simon Kenton with 18 points including six of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists.  Shelby Harmeyer added 14 points including four three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Morgan Stamper recorded eight points and eight rebounds.  Megan Buckner chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

 

Simon Kenton

17

18

9

12

56

Ryle

14

15

15

17

61

 

Simon Kenton (56) – Harmeyer 14, Stamper 8, Buckner 7, Jones 5, Niece 18, Vickers 4.

 

Ryle (61) – Crittendon 7, McGregor 7, Schwartz 13, Douthit 11, Scherr 21, Johnson 2.

 

 

Friday March 9th

 

Mercer County (33-3) vs. Owensboro Catholic (27-7) (Quarterfinal)

 

Mercer County coach Chris Souder started the following lineup: 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-9 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emmy Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake. Owensboro Catholic coach Michael Robertson countered with 6-0 Jr. MacKenzie Keelin, 6-0 So. Hannah McKay, 6-2 Jr. Sarah Clemens, 5-7 So. Caroline Reid, and 5-10 Sr. Ellie Mitchell

 

Mercer County led by 17 in the first half but needed two free throws by Faith Lake with four seconds remaining on the clock to ensure a 67-66 victory over a tenacious Owensboro Catholic team.  Mercer County shot 41.8% from the field including 12 of 29 from the three point line.  The Lady Titans connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and committed four turnovers.  Owensboro Catholic shot 56.8% from the field including five of nine from beyond the arc.  The Lady Aces connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

 

Emma Davis came up big today and led Mercer County with 21 points including five three point baskets and six rebounds.  Seygan Robbins added 18 points including four three point baskets, nine assists, and three steals.  Emmy Souder recorded 10 points and eight rebounds.  Lexy Lake chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Hannah McKay led Owensboro Catholic with 24 points and nine rebounds.  Sarah Clemens added 18 points including five of five free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.  MacKenzie Keelin recorded nine points including two three point baskets and three assists.

 

Mercer County

16

21

13

17

67

Owensboro Catholic

10

17

15

24

66

 

Mercer County (67) – Davis 21, F. Lake 3, Souder 10, Robbins 18, L. Lake 9, McCombs 2, Lewis 4.

 

Owensboro Catholic (66) – Keelin 9, McKay 24, Clemens 18, Reid 2, Mitchell 5, Harvey 6, Lyon 2.

 

 

Elizabethtown (34-2) vs. George Rogers Clark (27-7) (Quarterfinal)

 

Elizabethtown coach Donnie Swiney started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Whitney Hay, 5-9 Jr. Leikyn Walker, 6-0 Sr. Morgan Gattis, 5-3 Sr. Tanisia Murphy, and 5-6 Sr. Karson Knight.  George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham countered with 5-9 Sr. Shemaya Behanan, 5-9 Jr. Jasmine Flowers, 5-10 Jr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 So. Kennedy Igo, and 5-10 Jr. Hayley Harrison.

 

George Rogers Clark defeated Elizabethtown 42-35 in overtime in a game that both teams had trouble getting their offense untracked.  The score was tied five times and there were five lead changes in the game.  George Rogers Clark shot 27.5% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on 17 of 21 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 21 Elizabethtown turnovers.  Elizabethtown shot 32.4% from the field including three of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Panthers connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 17 GRC turnovers.

 

Kennedy Igo led GRC with 11 points including eight of eight free throws, three rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Hayley Harrison added nine points, three rebounds, and three assists.  Shemaya Behanan recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  Maleaha Bell chipped in with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

 

Karson Knight led Elizabethtown with 15 points including four of four free throws, five rebounds, and two assists.  Whitney Hay added seven points.  Morgan Gattis recorded three points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Elizabethtown

7

11

5

8

4

35

George Rogers Clark

7

6

9

9

11

42

 

Elizabethtown (35) – Hay 7, Walker 0, Gattis 3, Murphy 4, Knight 15, Clark 2, Evans 4.

 

George Rogers Clark (42) – Behanan 8, J. Flowers 5, Bell 7, Igo 11, Harrison 9, Wilson 2.

 

 

Mercy Academy (23-9) vs. Ryle ((29-6) (Quarterfinal)

 

Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Taziah Jenks, 5-9 Jr. Raquael Reese, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-5 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-8 Jr. Regan Berger.  Ryle coach Katie Haitz countered with 5-9 Fr. Brie Crittendon, 5-7 Jr. Juliet McGregor, 5-11 Jr. Lauren Schwartz, 5-7 So. Jaiden Douthit, and 5-11 So. Maddie Scherr.

 

Mercy Academy held a 19-1 advantage in second chance points and pulled away from Ryle in the final quarter to earn a 93-78 victory.  There were seven ties and 17 lead changes in this game.  Mercy Academy shot 45% from the field including seven of 14 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 32 of 41 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 19 Ryle turnovers.  Ryle shot 50% from the field including 11 of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Raiders connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 15 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Ryle was whistled for 29 fouls and three starters Crittendon, Schwartz, and Scherr all fouled out.

 

Taziah Jenks led Mercy Academy with 27 points including two three point baskets, 11 of 13 free throws, five rebounds, and four assists.  Hope Sivori added 22 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  Regan Berger recorded 16 points including 10 of 13 free throws, four rebounds, and three assists.  Danielle Feldkamp chipped in with 16 points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots.

 

Brie Crittendon led Ryle with 21 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and five assists.  Lauren Schwartz added 19 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots.  Jaiden Douthit recorded 16 points including four three point baskets.  Maddie Scherr chipped in with 12 points, four rebounds, and six assists.

 

Mercy Academy

25

18

20

30

93

Ryle

27

15

14

22

78

 

Mercy Academy (93) – Jenks 27, Reese 5, Feldkamp 16, Sivori 22, Berger 16, Shephard 1, Rivette 5, Breedlove 1.

 

Ryle (78) – Crittendon 21, McGregor 4, Schwartz 19, Douthit 16, Scherr 12, Glore 2, Bishop 4.

 

 

DuPont Manual (22-8) vs. Boyd County (28-4) (Quarterfinal)

 

DuPont Manual coach Jeff Sparks started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. Aniah Griffin, 5-6 So. Jeanay Riley, 6-1 Jr. Nila Blackford, 5-2 Sr. Tyonne Howard, and 5-5 Sr. Jaela Johnson.  Boyd County coach Pete Fraley countered with 5-7 Sr. Charity Shears, 5-6 Jr. Graci Borders, 5-9 Sr. Payton Shears, 5-7 Fr. Harley Paynter, and 5-6 Jr. Savannah Wheeler.

 

Boyd County defeated DuPont Manual by a score of 71-53.  Boyd County shot 55.6% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line.  The Lady Lions connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Manual turnovers.  Manual shot 35% from the field including seven of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Crimsons connected on four of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 17 Boyd County turnovers.

 

Savannah Wheeler led Boyd County with 29 points including four three point baskets, nine of 10 free throws, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Harley Paynter added 14 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.  Charity Shears recorded 13 points including three three point baskets.  Payton Shears chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds.

 

Nila Blackford led Manual with 14 points and 16 rebounds.  Jaela Johnson added 12 points including two three point baskets, five assists, and two steals.  Tyonne Howard recorded 12 points on four three point baskets, five assists, and five steals.  Aniah Griffin chipped in with seven points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals.

 

DuPont Manual

16

8

12

17

53

Boyd County

27

9

17

18

71

 

DuPont Manual (53) – Griffin 7, Riley 5, Blackford 14, Howard 12, Johnson 12, Chatman 2, Wathan 1.

 

Boyd County (71) – C. Shears 13, G. Borders 0, P. Shears 12, Paynter 14, Wheeler 29, E. Borders 3.

 

 

Saturday March 10th

 

George Rogers Clark (28-7) vs. Mercer County (34-3) (Semifinal)

 

George Rogers Clark coach Robbie Graham started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Shemaya Behanan, 5-9 Jr. Jasmine Flowers, 5-10 Jr. Maleaha Bell, 5-7 So. Kennedy Igo, and 5-10 Jr. Hayley Harrison.  Mercer County coach Chris Souder countered with 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-9 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emmy Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake.

 

Mercer County defeated George Rogers Clark by a score of 44-27.  Mercer County shot 38.7% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line.  The Lady Titans connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 George Rogers Clark turnovers.  George Rogers Clark shot 28.6% from the field including one of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored six points off 10 Mercer County turnovers.

 

Faith Lake led Mercer County with 11 points including three three point baskets.  Emmy Souder added 10 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Lexy Lake recorded nine points on three three point baskets.  Seygan Robbins chipped in with seven points and five assists.  Emma Davis pulled down nine rebounds.

 

Shemaya Behanan led George Rogers Clark with nine points including five of six free throws and six rebounds.  Hayley Harrison added eight points.  Maleaha Bell recorded six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

 

George Rogers Clark

2

7

11

7

27

Mercer County

11

11

11

11

44

 

George Rogers Clark (27) – Behanan 9, J. Flowers 0, Bell 6, Igo 4, Harrison 8.

 

Mercer County (44) – Davis 2, F. Lake 11, Souder 10, Robbins 7, L. Lake 9, McCombs 2, Lewis 3.

 

 

Boyd County (29-4) vs. Mercy Academy (24-9) (Semifinal)

 

Boyd County coach Pete Fraley started the following lineup: 5-7 Sr. Charity Shears, 5-6 Jr. Graci Borders, 5-9 Sr. Payton Shears, 5-7 Fr. Harley Paynter, and 5-6 Jr. Savannah Wheeler.  Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-1 So. Taziah Jenks, 5-9 Jr. Raquael Reese, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-5 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-8 Jr. Regan Berger

 

Mercy Academy outscored Boyd County 29-10 in the third quarter to take control in a 78-59 victory.  The score was tied eight times and there were 10 lead changes in the game.  Mercy Academy shot 44.1% from the field including 11 of 22 from the three point line.  The Jaguars connected on 15 of 23 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, held a 19-2 advantage in second chance points, and scored eight points off eight Boyd County turnovers.  Boyd County shot 36.2% from the field including eight of 32 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Lions connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 16 Mercy Academy turnovers.

 

Taziah Jenks led Mercy Academy with 24 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and six assists.  Danielle Feldkamp added 15 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Hope Sivori recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.  Regan Berger chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets.  Raquael Reese pulled down nine rebounds.

 

Harley Paynter led Boyd County with 22 points including five three point baskets.  Savannah Wheeler added 22 points including seven of eight free throws, four rebounds, and three steals.  Graci Borders pulled down nine rebounds.

 

Boyd County

17

18

10

14

59

Mercy Academy

19

14

29

16

78

 

Boyd County (59) – C. Shears 3, G. Borders 2, P. Shears 7, Paynter 22, Wheeler 22, Rucker 3.

 

Mercy Academy (78) – Jenks 24, Reese 1, Feldkamp 15, Sivori 14, Berger 11, Taylor 6, Crippin 3, Rivette 4.

 

 

Sunday March 11th

 

 

Mercy Academy (25-9) vs. Mercer County (35-3) (Championship)

 

Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch started the following lineup: 6-1 So. Taziah Jenks, 5-9 Jr. Raquael Reese, 6-3 Sr. Danielle Feldkamp, 5-5 So. Hope Sivori, and 5-8 Jr. Regan Berger.  Mercer County coach Chris Souder countered with 5-10 Sr. Emma Davis, 5-9 Sr. Faith Lake, 6-2 Sr. Emmy Souder, 5-9 Sr. Seygan Robbins, and 5-8 Sr. Lexy Lake.

 

Mercer County ended Mercy Academy’s great tournament run by a score of 74-34 to add their goal of back-to-back championships.  Mercer County utilized their long range marksmanship as they connected on 16 three point baskets.  Mercer County shot 57.1% from the field including 16 of 26 from the three point line.  The Lady Titans connected on two of nine free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 16 Mercy Academy turnovers.  Mercy Academy shot 30.2% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Jaguars connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Mercer County turnovers.

 

Lexy Lake led Mercer County with 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.  Lexy was six of six from the field including five of five from beyond the arc.  Emma Davis also scored 17 points including five three point baskets and four rebounds.  Emmy Souder recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Seygan Robbins chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and seven assists.

 

Taziah Jenks led Mercy Academy with nine points.  Hope Sivori added seven points, four rebounds, and three steals.  Raquael Reese pulled down six rebounds.  Danielle Feldkamp recorded four points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Mercy Academy

7

7

8

12

34

Mercer County

20

32

10

12

74

 

Mercy Academy (34) – Jenks 9, Reese 2, Feldkamp 4, Sivori 7, Berger 0, Shorter 1, Taylor 3, Rivette 6, Breedlove 2.

 

Mercer County (74) – Davis 17, F. Lake 2, Souder 15, Robbins 8, L. Lake 17, Drakeford 1, McCombs 5, T. Yeast 2, Lewis 4, Preston 1, Z. Yeast 2.

 

All Tournament Team – Hannah McKay (Owensboro Catholic), Karson Knight (Elizabethtown), Lauren Schwartz (Ryle), Jaela Johnson (DuPont Manual), Kennedy Igo (George Rogers Clark), Shemaya Behanan (George Rogers Clark), Harley Paynter (Boyd County), Savannah Wheeler (Boyd County), Taziah Jenks (Mercy Academy), Hope Sivori (Mercy Academy), Danielle Feldkamp (Mercy Academy), Emma Davis (Mercer County), Faith Lake (Mercer County), and Seygan Robbins (Mercer County) (UPS Most Valuable Player).

 

A special thanks to the KHSAA Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games.