201911RBG

 

 

2019 11th Region Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)

Paul S. McBrayer Arena & Various High School Sites

Frankfort, Richmond, Lexington, Berea, Frankfort, Georgetown, KY

February 25 – March 5, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

 

 

Monday February 25th

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Frankfort (Boys) @ Frankfort

 

Frankfort trailed 24-14 with approximately six minutes left in the first half but went on a 17-5 run to lead 31-29 at halftime on their way to a 78-68 victory over Paul Laurence Dunbar.  Frankfort shot 48.9% from the field including seven of 16 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on 25 of 36 free throws and pulled down 34 rebounds.

 

6-2 Sr. Juanya Frank led Frankfort with 22 points including four three point baskets.  6-6 Sr. John Tillman added 16 points and 12 rebounds.  5-10 Sr. Jevon Bush recorded 12 points and 6-2 Jr. Chaz Austin chipped in with 10 points.

 

6-2 Sr. Jared Gadd led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 19 points.  6-1 Sr. Grayson Shively added 11 points.  6-3 Sr. Michael Corio and 6-4 Fr. Tim Hall recorded nine points each.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar

18

11

12

27

68

Frankfort

12

19

20

27

78

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (68) – Gadd 19, Shively 11, Corio 9, Hall 9, Clark 7, VanDyke 7, Kamona 4, Drew 2.

 

Frankfort (78) – Frank 22, Tillman 16, Bush 12, Austin 10, Twombly 9, W. O’Bryan 3, Davis 6.

 

 

Scott County vs. Madison Central (Boys) @ Madison Central High School

 

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.  Madison Central coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. countered with 6-4 So. Kole Browne, 6-1 So. Braeden Ray, 6-8 Sr. Isaiah Cozart, 5-10 Sr. Deion Cox, and 5-10 Sr. Quae. Charlton.

 

Madison Central led 33-30 at halftime but Scott County outscored the Indians 27-15 in the third quarter on their way to a 77-66 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Scott County shot 46.4% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 33 points off 28 Madison Central turnovers.  Madison Central shot 52.4% from the field including seven of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Indians connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 11 points off nine Scott County turnovers.

 

Diablo Stewart led Scott County with 24 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Glenn Covington added 18 points including two three point baskets and three steals.  Michael Moreno recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.  Bryce Long added 13 points and five steals.  Lorenzo Williams chipped in with four points, six rebounds, and four steals.

 

Isaiah Cozart led Madison Central with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Kole Browne added 19 points including five three point baskets.  Deion Cox recorded 13 points including nine of 11 free throws.

 

Scott County

15

15

27

20

77

Madison Central

19

14

15

18

66

 

Scott County (77) – Long 13, Williams 4, Moreno 15, Stewart 24, Covington 18, Fluker 2, Hamilton 1.

 

Madison Central (66) – Browne 19, Ray 3, Cozart 19, Cox 13, Charlton 8, Roberts 4.

 

 

Madison Southern vs. Henry Clay (Boys) @Henry Clay High School

 

Madison Southern coach Austin Newton started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Chad Fugate, 6-1 Sr. Josh Reynolds. 6-4 Jr. Trent Moberly, 5-6 Jr. Britten Robinson, and 5-11 Jr. Hunter Buchanan.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 6-0 Jr. Marquis Mackey.

 

Henry Clay raced out to a 25-12 first quarter lead on their way to an 82-57 victory over Madison Southern.  Henry Clay shot 57.1% from the field including 11 of 23 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 11 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 40% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on six of 10 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Marques Warrick led Henry Clay with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and four assists.  5-11 Sr. Mayan White added 16 points including four three point baskets.  White was six of six from the field including four of four from beyond the arc in only 13 minutes of play.  Keaston Brown recorded 11 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  Harris Hawkins added 10 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

 

Trent Moberly led Madison Southern with 21 points including three three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  6-0 Jr. Samuel Lee added 11 points including two three point baskets.

 

Madison Southern

12

13

18

14

57

Henry Clay

25

23

24

10

82

 

Madison Southern (57) – Fugate 7, Reynolds 0, Moberly 21, Robinson 4, Buchanan 6, Martin 3, Smith 1, Wooten 4, Lee 11.

 

Henry Clay (82) – Warrick 21, Brown 11, Hawkins 10, Jackson 0, Mackey 8, Hersey 6, Campbell 1, Hughes 2, White 16, Henderson 3, Wrinn 2, Hardin 2.

 

 

Woodford County vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Boys) @ Lexington Christian Academy

 

Woodford County coach Ryan Wilson started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Corey George, 6-1 Sr. Brandon Cromwell, 6-2 So. Hunter Penn, 5-8 Jr. Anthony Tabor, and 5-8 Sr. Benjamin Nash.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-2 Sr. Will Hacker, 6-1 Sr. Matthew Johnson, 6-7 Sr. Kyle Rode, 5-10 Sr. Baylor Brown, and 6-0 Sr. Pearce Dalton.

 

Woodford County defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 63-47.  The score was tied five times and there was one lead change in this game.  Woodford County shot 41.7% from the field including five of 12 from the three point line.  The Yellow Jackets connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 12 points off seven LCA turnovers.  LCA shot 36% from the field including two of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight Woodford County turnovers.

 

Brandon Cromwell led Woodford County with 22 points including nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, and five assists.  Corey George added 13 points and eight rebounds.  Hunter Penn recorded nine points and nine rebounds.

 

Kyle Rode led LCA with 19 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Baylor Brown added nine points and Will Hacker recorded seven points.

 

Woodford County

15

14

13

21

63

Lexington Christian Academy

15

6

6

20

47

 

Woodford County (63) – George 13, Cromwell 22, Penn 9, Tabor 3, Nash 3, Myles-Devore 8, Alexander 5.

 

Lexington Christian Academy (47) – Hacker 7, M. Johnson 2, Rode 19, Brown 9, Dalton 2, D. Johnson 2, Walton 6.

 

 

Wednesday February 27th  EKU McBrayer Arena

 

Scott County vs. Frankfort (Boys) (Semifinal)

 

Scott County coach Billy Hicks started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.  Frankfort coach Chris O’Bryan countered with 6-2 Jr. Chaz Austin, 6-0 Sr. DaJuan Davis, 6-6 Sr. John Tillman, 5-10 Sr. Jevon Bush, and 6-2 Sr. Juanya Frank.

 

Scott County trailed by 11 points in the first half but Scott County rallied to earn a 56-51 victory over Frankfort.  The score was tied five times and there were four lead changes in this game.  Scott County shot 34.7% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored nine points off 11 Frankfort turnovers.  Frankfort shot 37% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 15 Scott County turnovers.

 

Bryce Long led Scott County with 14 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams added 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals.  Glenn Covington recorded 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Michael Moreno added nine points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Diablo Stewart recorded eight points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, and four assists.

 

6-5 Fr. Jackson Twombly led Frankfort with 15 points and four rebounds.  Juanya Frank added 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and four steals.  Chaz Austin recorded seven points and five rebounds.  DaJuan Davis chipped in with three points, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

 

Scott County

9

17

16

14

56

Frankfort

14

17

10

10

51

 

Scott County (56) – Long 14, Williams 11, Moreno 9, Stewart 8, Covington 10, Fluker 2, Harris 2.

 

Frankfort (51) – Austin 7, Davis 3, Tillman 2, Bush 6, Frank 12, W. O’Bryan 6, Twombly 15.

 

2018-2019 All 11th Region Team (Regular Season) – Brandon Cromwell (Woodford County), John Tillman (Frankfort), Juanya Frank (Frankfort), Ben Johnson (Lexington Catholic), Ray Surratt (Lafayette), Keaston Brown (Henry Clay), Diablo Stewart (Scott County), Glenn Covington (Scott County), Marques Warrick (Henry Clay), Michael Moreno (Scott County), Isaiah Cozart (Madison Central), and Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy) (Player of the Year)

Billy Hicks (Scott County) (Coach of the Year).

 

 

Woodford County vs. Henry Clay (Boys) (Semifinal)

 

Woodford County coach Ryan Wilson started the following lineup: 6-1 Sr. Corey George, 6-1 Sr. Brandon Cromwell, 6-2 So. Hunter Penn, 5-8 Jr. Anthony Tabor, and 5-8 Sr. Benjamin Nash.  Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown countered with 6-2 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 6-0 Jr. Marquis Mackey.

 

Henry Clay shot a sizzling 59% from the field in a 67-57 victory over Woodford County in a game that had three ties and one lead change.  Henry Clay shot 59% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Blue Devils connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Woodford County turnovers.  Woodford County shot 44.7% from the field including four of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored seven points off eight Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Marques Warrick led Henry Clay with 19 points including three three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Harris Hawkins added 18 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds.  Keaston Brown recorded 17 points including six of six free throws, three assists, and two steals.  Ramond Jackson added nine points including five of six free throws, four rebounds, and four assists.

 

Corey George led Woodford County with 20 points and six rebounds.  Anthony Tabor added 14 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and three assists.  Hunter Penn recorded eight points and five rebounds.  Brandon Cromwell added eight points including six of nine free throws, four rebounds, and two steals.  Benjamin Nash dished out six assists. 

 

Woodford County

15

10

16

16

57

Henry Clay

20

12

16

19

67

 

Woodford County (57) – George 20, Cromwell 8, Penn 8, Tabor 14, Nash 0, Myles-Devore 5, Alexander 2.

 

Henry Clay (67) – Warrick 19, Brown 17, Hawkins 18, Jackson 9, Mackey 2, White 2.

 

 

Thursday February 28th

 

Henry Clay vs. Madison Southern (Girls) @ Madison Southern High School

 

Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford started the following lineup: 5-10 Fr. Lauren Thomas, 5-9 Fr. Amiya Jenkins, 5-10 Fr. Kennedy Williams, 5-5 So. Ravion Jackson, and 5-7  Sr. Kiya Thompson.  Madison Southern coach Summer Simmons countered with 5-9 Sr. Zaria Carter, 5-8 Sr. Anna King, 5-10 Jr. Aleigh Richardson, 5-6 Jr. Sunni Walters, and 5-6 So. Samantha Cornelison.

 

Henry Clay raced out to a 17-6 first quarter lead on their way to a 64-53 victory over Madison Southern.  Henry Clay shot 46.9% from the field including four of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 14 of 16 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Madison Southern turnovers.  Madison Southern shot 29.6% from the field including six of 24 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Eagles connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 18 points including five of six free throws, four assists, and three steals.  Amiya Jenkins added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.  Ravion Jackson recorded 14 points and five rebounds.  Kennedy Williams added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Samantha Cornelison led Madison Southern with 23 points including four three point baskets, seven of nine free throws, and four rebounds.  Zaria Carter added 10 points including two three point baskets.  Aleigh Richardson recorded six points and seven rebounds.

 

Henry Clay

17

18

15

14

64

Madison Southern

6

11

16

20

53

 

Henry Clay (64) – Thomas 0, Jenkins 15, Williams 12, Jackson 14, Thompson 18, Kaufman 5.

 

Madison Southern (53) – Carter 10, King 3, Richardson 6, Walters 2, Cornelison 23, Sparks 7, Daniels 2.

 

 

Woodford County vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Girls) @ Paul Laurence Dunbar

 

Woodford County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 58-50.  Woodford County shot 45.9% from the field including one of five from the three point line.  The Lady Jackets connected on 25 of 28 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds.  Paul Laurence Dunbar shot 29.7% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on six of 16 free throws and pulled down 26 rebounds.

 

6-0 Jr. Delaney Enlow led Woodford County with 18 points including 12 of 13 free throws and 16 rebounds.  5-2 So. Ellie Dougherty added 12 points including 10 of 10 free throws.

 

5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter led Paul Laurence Dunbar with 13 points including two three point baskets and three of four free throws.  5-10 So. Elise Ellison-Coons added 12 points and seven rebounds.  5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood recorded 10 points and nine rebounds.

 

Woodford County (58) – Enlow 28, Dougherty 12, Hudson 6, Harlow 5, Jaco 5, Karbach 2.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (50) – Ginter 13, Ellison-Coons 12, Fullwood 10, Cecil 5, Jackson 4, Campbell 4, Gadd 2.

 

 

Madison Central vs. Franklin County (Girls) @ Franklin County High School

 

Franklin County defeated Madison Central by the score of 79-36.  Franklin County shot 48.2% from the field including 13 of 31 from the three point line.  The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 13 free throws and pulled down 32 rebounds.  Madison Central shot 30.2% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on seven of 15 free throws and pulled down 30 rebounds.

 

5-6 So. Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 24 points including nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  5-6 Jr. Jasmine Simpson added 21 points including six three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals.  5-4 Sr. Shannon Brunette recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.

 

5-10 Jr. JeKauri McKeithen led Madison Central with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  5-7 Jr. Taleya Todd added seven points including four of six free throws.  5-6 Sr. Kelsey Powell recorded six points and five rebounds.

 

Madison Central

14

5

9

8

36

Franklin County

17

16

22

24

79

 

Madison Central (36) – McKeithen 10, Todd 7, Hudson 1, Gill 5, Powell 6, Parks 2, Freeman 3, Duerson 2.

 

Franklin County (79) – Levarity 2, Brunette 10, Laster 4, Miles 24, Simpson 21, Muravchick 3, Carter 2, Welsh 6, Sutton 2, Wiser 3, Hamblin 2.

Lexington Catholic vs. Scott County (Girls) @ Scott County High School

 

Lexington Catholic coach Scott True started the following lineup: 5-9 Fr. Chloe Treece, 5-7 Sr. Jay Ballard, 5-8 Sr. Maylo Given, 5-5 Sr. Morgan Rakes, and 5-7 So. Farah Weldon.  Scott County coach Steve Helton countered with 6-0 So. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor.

 

Scott County defeated Lexington Catholic by a score of 71-35.  Scott County shot 39.2% from the field including five of 26 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 16 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 41 points off 31 Lexington Catholic turnovers.  Lexington Catholic shot 26.2% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Knights connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and did not score off eight Scott County turnovers.

 

Morgan DeFoor led Scott County with 24 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, and seven steals.  Maaliya Owens added 15 points and five steals.  Kenady Tompkins recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and four blocked shots.  5-1 So. Braylee McMath chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Malea Williams recorded nine points, 14 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Juliette Smith dished out seven assists.

 

Jay Ballard led Lexington Catholic with eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists.  Chloe Treece added eight points including two three point baskets.  Farah Weldon recorded four points and eight rebounds.  Julia Madry also pulled down eight rebounds.

 

Lexington Catholic

4

5

14

12

35

Scott County

15

15

21

20

71

 

Lexington Catholic (35) – Treece 8, Ballard 8, Given 0, Rakes 3, Weldon 4, Carlisle 5, West 3, Frank 3, Mayo 1.

 

Scott County (71) – Tompkins 10, Owens 15, M. Williams 9, J. Smith 0, DeFoor 24, McMath 10, Price 3.

 

 

Friday March 1st   EKU McBrayer Arena

 

Henry Clay vs. Scott County (Boys) (Championship)

 

Henry Clay coach Daniel Brown started the following lineup :6-3 Jr. Marques Warrick, 6-1 Sr. Keaston Brown, 6-4 Sr. Harris Hawkins, 5-9 Sr. Ramond Jackson, and 6-0 Jr. Marquis Mackey.  Scott County coach Billy Hicks countered with 6-1 Sr. Lorenzo Williams, 6-1 Sr. Bryce Long, 6-7 Sr. Michael Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Diablo Stewart, and 6-0 Sr. Glenn Covington.

 

The score was tied 14-14 after the first quarter but Scott County outscored Henry Clay 13-4 in the second quarter on their way to a 58-38 victory over the Blue Devils.  Henry Clay was one of 12 from the field in the second quarter.  The score was tied four times and there were three lead changes in the game. 

 

Scott County shot 46% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line.  The Cardinals connected on nine of 15 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 10 points off seven Henry Clay turnovers.  Scott County held a 22-8 advantage in second chance points and a 13-3 advantage in bench points.  Henry Clay shot 27.3% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Blue Devils connected on 10 0f 18 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Scott County turnovers. 

 

Michael Moreno led Scott County with 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots.  6-5 Jr. Terrin Hamilton added 13 points and seven rebounds.  Bryce Long recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Diablo Stewart chipped in with nine points and three rebounds.  Lorenzo Williams added six points and 10 rebounds.

 

Keaston Brown led Henry Clay with 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Marques Warrick added nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Harris Hawkins recorded seven points, nine rebounds, and two assists.  Ramond Jackson added seven points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

 

Henry Clay

14

4

8

12

38

Scott County

14

13

17

14

58

 

Henry Clay (38) – Warrick 9, Brown 12, Hawkins 7, Jackson 7, Mackey 0, White 3.

 

Scott County (58) – Williams 6, Long 11, Moreno 13, Stewart 9, Covington 6, Hamilton 13.

 

All Tournament Team: Jared Gadd (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Juanya Frank (Frankfort), Jackson Twombly (Frankfort), Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy), Isaiah Cozart (Madison Central), Trent Moberly (Madison Southern), Brandon Cromwell (Woodford County), Corey George (Woodford County), Keaston Brown (Henry Clay), Harris Hawkins (Henry Clay), Ramond Jackson (Henry Clay), Diablo Stewart (Scott County), Bryce Long (Scott County), Lorenzo Williams (Scott County), and Michael Moreno (Scott County) (MVP).

 

 

Saturday March 2nd  EKU McBrayer Arena

 

Woodford County vs. Henry Clay (Girls) (Semifinal)

 

Woodford County coach Steve Jaco started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. Delaney Enlow, 5-6 So. Adrianna Jackson, 6-1 Jr. Kayla Harlow, 5-2 So. Ellie Dougherty, and 5-6 Jr. Abbie Hudson.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-10 Fr. Lauren Thomas, 5-9 Fr. Amiya Jenkins, 5-10 Fr. Kennedy Williams, 5-5 So. Ravion Jackson, and 5-7  Sr. Kiya Thompson

 

Henry Clay defeated Woodford County by a score of 49-37.  Henry Clay shot 40% from the field including five of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 27 Woodford County turnovers.  Woodford County shot 41.2% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Yellow Jackets connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Henry Clay turnovers.

 

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 20 points including three three point baskets and three assists.  Amiya Jenkins added 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and nine steals.  5-6 8th Grade Alli Stone chipped in with eight points.  5-10 Sr. Grace Branchini recorded six points and 10 rebounds.

 

Delaney Enlow led Woodford County with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.  Abbie Hudson added 12 points including two three point baskets and three assists.  Kayla Harlow blocked three shots.

 

Woodford County

6

5

5

21

37

Henry Clay

11

9

11

18

49

 

Woodford County (37) – Enlow 14, Jackson 6, Harlow 2, Dougherty 0, Hudson 12, Karbach 3.

 

Henry Clay (49) – Thomas 0, Jenkins 11, Williams 0, Jackson 4, Thompson 20, Stone 8, Branchini 6.

 

11th Region All Region Team (Regular Season) – Amiya Jenkins (Henry Clay), Patience Laster (Franklin County), Malea Williams (Scott County), Elise Ellison-Coons (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Kelynn Clay (Bryan Station), Kiya Thompson (Henry Clay), Delaney Enlow (Woodford County), Lindi DeBilzan (Lafayette), Destyne Jackson (Frederick Douglass), Morgan DeFoor (Scott County), Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County), and Maaliya Owens (Scott County) (Player of the Year)

Steve Helton (Scott County), and Dammian Stepp (Berea), (Co-Coaches of the Year).

 

 

Scott County vs. Franklin County (Girls) (Semifinal)

 

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 So. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor.  Franklin County coach Joey Thacker countered with 5-8 Sr. Samareah Levarity, 5-6 Jr. Jasmine Simpson, 5-10 Fr. Patience Laster, 5-4 Sr. Shannon Brunette, and 5-6 So. Brooklynn Miles.

 

Scott County survived an upset when Juliette Smith hit a free throw with 1.1 seconds to give the Lady Cardinals a 46-45 victory over Franklin County.  Malea Williams made a couple of late play on the defensive end to give Scott County the last second chance for the victory.  The score was tied 10 times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Franklin County held an eight point lead with 5:27 to go in the third quarter.

 

Scott County shot 33.3% from the field including four of 21 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on six of nine free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Franklin County turnovers.  Franklin County shot 36.6% from the field including three of seven from beyond the arc.  The Lady Flyers connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored four points off six Scott County turnovers.

 

Malea Williams led Scott County with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and six blocked shots.  Maaliya Owens added 14 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Kenady Tompkins recorded seven points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Brooklynn Miles led Franklin County with 17 points including nine of 12 free throws, five rebounds, and three assists.  Patience Laster added 11 points and eight rebounds.  Shannon Brunette recorded six points on two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

 

Scott County

15

4

16

11

46

Franklin County

13

12

10

10

45

 

Scott County (46) – Tompkins 7, Owens 14, M. Williams 16, Smith 4, DeFoor 5.

 

Franklin County (45) – Levarity 6, Simpson 3, Laster 11, Brunette 6, Miles 17, Carter 2.

 

 

Tuesday March 5th  EKU McBrayer Arena

 

Scott County vs. Henry Clay (Girls) (Championship)

 

Scott County coach Steve Helton started the following lineup: 6-0 S0. Kenady Tompkins, 5-10 Sr. Maaliya Owens, 6-2 Jr. Malea Williams, 5-5 Sr. Juliette Smith, and 5-5 Jr. Morgan DeFoor.  Henry Clay coach Eric Sanford countered with 5-10 Fr. Lauren Thomas, 5-9 Fr. Amiya Jenkins, 5-10 Fr. Kennedy Williams, 5-2 Fr. Maddie Kaufman, and 5-7 Sr. Kiya Thompson.

 

Scott County earned the 11th Region Championship with an 82-42 victory over a young Henry Clay team.  Scott County shot 48.5% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line.  The Lady Cardinals connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 12 Henry Clay turnovers.  Henry Clay shot 25.5% from the field including two of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Blue Devils connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 11 Scott County turnovers.

 

Maaliya Owens led Scott County with 19 points.  Kenady Tompkins added 14 points.  Juliette Smith recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.  Morgan DeFoor chipped in with 12 points including three three points and eight assists.  Malea Williams added six points, 18 rebounds, and five blocked shots.  5-6 Fr. Timothi Williams recorded nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Kiya Thompson led Henry Clay with 15 points including six of eight free throws.  5-10 Sr. Grace Branchini added 10 points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Lauren Thomas recorded five points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.

 

Scott County

22

24

18

18

82

Henry Clay

8

8

17

9

42

 

Scott County (82) – Tompkins 14, Owens 19, M. Williams 6, Smith 13, DeFoor 12, T. Williams 9, McMath 7, Barrett 2.

 

Henry Clay (42) – Thomas 5, Jenkins 3, Williams 1, Kaufman 0, Thompson 15, Branchini 10, Jackson 4, Stone 3, Cox 1.

 

All Tournament Team – Jay Ballard (Lexington Catholic), Jailyn Ginter (Paul Laurence Dunbar), Samantha Cornelison (Madison Southern), Je’Kauri McKeithen (Madison Central), Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County), Jasmine Simpson (Franklin County), Delaney Enlow (Woodford County), Abbie Hudson (Woodford County), Malea Williams (Scott County), Juliette Smith (Scott County), Morgan DeFoor (Scott County), Kiya Thompson (Henry Clay), Grace Branchini (Henry Clay), Amiya Jenkins (Henry Clay), and Maaliya Owens (Scott County) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to all the stat crews that provided comprehensive statistics for the game in this tournament.