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Touchstone Energy 2015 All “A” Classic Basketball State Tournament

Boys’ Tournament

Frankfort Convention Center

Frankfort, KY

January 29-February 1, 2015

 

©2015 by Ron Harrison

 

The All “A” Classic started in 1980 with eight teams and became a true statewide championship with 16 boy’s regional tournament winners competing for the championship.  Champions crowned to date are 1980 Covington Holy Cross, 1981 Bellevue, 1982 Carlisle County, 1983 Walton-Verona, 1984 Oneida Baptist, 1985 Harlan, 1986 Muhlenberg Central, 1987 Covington Holy Cross, 1988 Bardstown, 1989 Central City, 1990 University Heights, 1991 University Heights, 1992 Lexington Catholic, 1993 Dilce Combs, 1994 Harlan, 1995 Harlan, 1996 University Heights, 1997 Lexington Catholic, 1998 University Heights, 1999 University Heights, 2000 Newport Central Catholic, 2001 Glasgow, 2002 University Heights, 2003 St. Henry, 2004 Hazard, 2005 University Heights, 2006 Bardstown, 2007 Bishop Brossart, 2008 University Heights, 2009 Shelby Valley, 2010 Shelby Valley, 2011 Betsy Layne, 2012 Covington Holy Cross, 2013 Newport Central Catholic, and 2014 Newport Central Catholic.

 

Thursday January 29th

 

Buckhorn (Region 14) vs. University Heights (Region 2)

 

Buckhorn coach John Noble started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Connor Hoskins, 5-9 Sr. Dylan Cole, 6-3 Sr. Caleb Estep, 5-9 Jr. Josh Crank, and 5-9 Sr. Peyton Cooper.  University Heights coach Grant Shouse countered with 6-3 Jr. Justin Womack, 6-0 So. Travion Hollowell, 6-5 So. Jaylen Sebree, 5-10 8th Grade Dekeyan Tandy, and 5-11 Jr. Preston Milburn.

 

University Heights led 20-9 after the first quarter but Buckhorn rallied to pull out a 55-51 victory.  There were four lead changes and two ties in this game.  Buckhorn outscored University Heights 27-18 after the intermission as Buckhorn’s press created problems for the Blazers.  Buckhorn shot 32.1% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Wildcats connected on 16 of 26 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 18 points off University Heights turnovers.  University Heights shot 27.1% from the field including four of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Blazers connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 Buckhorn turnovers.

 

Connor Hoskins led Buckhorn with 22 points and five rebounds. 6-0 Jr. Ryan Boggs added 12 points and five rebounds.  Josh Crank recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Peyton Cooper dished out eight assists and recorded three steals.

 

Travion Hollowell led University Heights with 18 points and six rebounds.  Jaylen Sebree added 13 points and 13 rebounds.  6-7 Jr. Jonta Acree recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Buckhorn

9

19

11

16

55

University Heights

20

13

7

11

51

 

Buckhorn (55) – Hoskins 22, Cole 4, Estep 3, Crank 11, Cooper 3, Boggs 12.

 

University Heights (51) – Womack 2, Hollowell 18, Sebree 13, Tandy 8, Milburn 0, Acree 10.

 

Shawnee (Region 6) vs. Lexington Christian Academy (Region 11)

 

Shawnee coach Miquel Coleman started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jaylen Wesley, 6-4 Sr. Jonas Griffith, 6-7 Sr. Joseph Jewell, 5-8 Jr. DaQuan Pitney, and 5-11 Sr. Lloyd White.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Sr. Matt Rose, 6-4 Sr. Benton Nighbert, 6-8 Sr. Drew Trimble, 6-0 Sr. John Stein, and 6-5 8th Grade Kyle Rode.

 

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Shawnee by a score of 74-43.  Lexington Christian Academy shot 51.9% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 15 of 27 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Shawnee turnovers.  Shawnee shot 31.6% from the field including one of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Golden Eagles connected on 18 of 28 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored four points off 11 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

 

Matt Rose led Lexington Christian Academy with 23 points and eight rebounds.  Drew Trimble added 14 points and five rebounds.  Benton Nighbert chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  Kyle Rode recorded six points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  6-6 So. Tre King added six points and four rebounds.

 

Joseph Jewell led Shawnee with 11 points and four rebounds.  Jonas Griffith added nine points.  Jaylen Wesley recorded eight points and five rebounds.

 

Shawnee

12

8

10

13

43

Lexington Christian Academy

19

14

17

24

74

 

Shawnee (43) – Wesley 8, Griffith 9, Jewell 11, Pitney 0, White 3, Johnson 7, Taylor 2, Pickett 3.

 

Lexington Christian Academy (74) – Rose 23, Nighbert 9, Trimble 14, Stein 4, Rode 6, King 6, John Davis 2, Schacht 2, Joe Davis 2, Dick 1, McBreath 3, DeMarcus 2.

 

Hancock County (Region 3) vs. Newport Central Catholic (Region 9)

 

Hancock County coach Darren Lynam started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Michael Dunavan, 6-0 Jr. Garrett Pate, 6-6 Sr. Caleb Bivins, 5-8 Jr. Ty Ogle, and 5-9 Fr. Jacob White.  Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn countered with 6-6 Jr. Ben Weyer, 6-3 Sr. Grant Moeves, 6-7 Sr. Drew McDonald, 5-11 Sr. Zach Pangallo, and 6-2 Jr. Erik Anderson.

 

Newport Central Catholic outscored Hancock County 23-2 in the second quarter on their way to a 67-31 victory.  Newport Central Catholic shot 51.9% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 Hancock County turnovers.  Hancock County shot 32.4% from the field including three of nine from beyond the arc.  The Hornets connected on six of 12 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored five points off four Newport Central Catholic turnovers.

 

Ben Weyer led Newport Central Catholic with 12 points and six rebounds.  5-10 Jr. John Ludwig also scored 12 points on four three point baskets.  Grant Moeves also scored 12 points.  Drew McDonald recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Ty Ogle led Hancock County with 11 points.  Caleb Bivins added four points and five rebounds.

 

Hancock County

12

2

6

11

31

Newport Central Catholic

13

23

21

10

67

 

Hancock County (31) – Dunavan 3, Pate 2. Bivins 4, Ogle 11, White 3, Logston 2, Lewis 4, Lamar 2.

 

Newport Central Catholic (67) – Weyer 12, Moeves 12, McDonald 10, Pangallo 7, Anderson 0, S. Pangallo 2, B. Anderson 2, Ludwig 12, L. Moeves 3, Wurtz 4, Wrobleski 3.

 

Elliott County (Region 16) vs. Kentucky Country Day (Region 7)

 

Elliott County coach Greg Adkins started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Hunter Holbrook, 6-1 So. Chase Porter, 6-5 Jr. Collin Howell, 5-6 Jr. Landon Griffith, and 5-6 Jr. Reece Griffith.  Kentucky Country Day coach James Booker countered with 6-2 So. Misha Semenov, 6-1 Jr. Colin Ferguson, 6-3 Sr. Malyiek McCray, 5-8 Jr. Chase Cavanaugh, and 5-11 So. Anthony Mathis.

 

Elliott County defeated Kentucky Country Day by a score of 69-58.  Elliott County shot 45.1% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line.  The Lions connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 16 Kentucky Country Day turnovers.  Kentucky Country Day shot 42.5% from the field including seven of 23 from beyond the arc.  The Bearcats connected on 17 of 23 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Elliott County turnovers.

 

6-1 8th Grade Korbin Spencer led Elliott County with 20 points including 14 of 16 free throws, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Landon Griffith added 17 points including five three point baskets.  Chase Porter recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals.  Collin Howell chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds.

 

Malyiek McCray led Kentucky Country Day with 19 points including 10 of 14 free throws and seven rebounds.  Anthony Mathis added 15 points on five three point baskets and three steals.  Colin Ferguson chipped in with nine points.

 

Elliott County

12

17

20

20

69

Kentucky Country Day

11

14

10

23

58

 

Elliott County (69) – Holbrook 4, Porter 12, Howell 12, L. Griffith 17, R. Griffith 4, Spencer 20.

 

Kentucky Country Day (58) – Semenov 2, Ferguson 9, McCray 19, Cavanaugh 0, A. Mathis 15, S. Mathis 8, Mason 3, Roe 2.

 

Shelby Valley (Region 15) vs. Campbellsville (Region 5)

 

Shelby Valley coach Jim Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Hunter Swindall, 6-0 So. Corey Hamilton, 6-5 Sr. Andrew Newsome, 5-10 Sr. Michael Fields, and 6-0 Sr. Dalton Richardson.  Campbellsville coach Tim Davis countered with 6-1 Jr. Kendon Young, 6-1 Sr. Damontez Smith, 6-1 Jr. AJ Vaught, 5-9 Jr. Clayton Russell, and 5-11 Sr. Blake Clark.

 

Campbellsville led 40-39 after three quarters but Shelby Valley rallied in the final quarter to earn a 58-46 victory.  Shelby Valley shot 45.8% from the field including three of 10 from the three point line.  The Wildcats connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 16 Campbellsville turnovers.  Campbellsville shot 45% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored three points off six Shelby Valley turnovers.

 

Hunter Swindall led Shelby Valley with 26 points and six rebounds.  Swindall was 11 of 15 from the field including one of one from beyond the arc and three of three free throws.  Corey Hamilton added 12 points and five rebounds.  Andrew Newsome recorded eight points and seven rebounds.

 

Blake Clark led Campbellsville with 16 points including four three point baskets.  6-3 Jr. Austin Hash added 10 points on four of four from the field and two of two free throws.  Damontez Smith recorded six points and six rebounds.

 

Shelby Valley

18

4

17

19

58

Campbellsville

9

12

19

6

46

 

Shelby Valley (58) – Swindall 26, Hamilton 12, Newsome 8, Fields 4, Richardson 6, Wright 2.

 

Campbellsville (46) – Young 3, Smith 6, Vaught 6, Russell 3, Clark 16, Hash 10, Lasley 2.

 

Owen County (Region 8) vs. Augusta (Region 10)

 

Owen County coach Devin Duvall started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Nolan Tackett, 6-1 Jr. Blaine Forsee, 6-6 Jr. Carson Williams, 5-11 Jr. Chad McDonald, and 6-0 Jr. Vince Toftness.  Augusta coach Jason Hinson countered with 6-1 Jr. Camryn Snapp, 6-1 Jr. Owens Crawford, 6-2 Sr. David Tucker, 5-9 Jr. Connor Maddox, and 5-9 Sr. Nathan Shrader.

 

Owen County defeated Augusta by a score of 64-50.  The score was tied four times and there were 10 lead changes in this game.  Owen County shot 61.9% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  The Rebels connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Augusta turnovers.  Augusta shot six of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 Owen County turnovers.

 

Carson Williams led Owen County with 19 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots.  Williams was eight of nine from the field and three of three free throws.  Vince Toftness added 16 points and five assists.  Chad McDonald chipped in with 12 points.

 

Connor Maddox led Augusta with 15 points.  Camryn Snapp added 10 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Owens Crawford recorded 10 points and seven assists.  Nathan Shrader chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Owen County

14

12

18

20

64

Augusta

11

13

12

14

50

 

Owen County (64) – Tackett 5, Forsee 2, Williams 19, McDonald 12, Toftness 16, Osborne 2, McAnally 8.

 

Augusta (50) – Snapp 10, Crawford 10, Tucker 6, Maddox 15, Shrader 9.

 

Monroe County (Region 4) vs. Murray (Region 1)

 

Monroe County coach Steve Kirkpatrick started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Skyler Geralds, 6-0 Fr. Tyree Mink, 6-3 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 5-10 Jr. John Austin Geralds, and 5-11 Jr. Lincoln Arnett.  Murray coach Bart Flener countered with 6-2 Jr. James Boone, 6-1 Jr. Desjahvonni Miles, 6-3 Sr. Tandyn Sheppard, 5-8 Jr. Duane Curtis, and 5-9 So. Preston English.

 

Monroe County defeated Murray by a score of 63-55.  There were seven lead changes and four ties in this game.  Monroe County shot 44.2% from the field including three of 14 from the three point line.  The Falcons connected on 14 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored six points off eight Murray turnovers.  Murray shot 39.1% from the field including 11 of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Tigers connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored eight points off six Monroe County turnovers.

 

Dillon Geralds led Monroe County with 15 points and 12 rebounds.  Skyler Geralds added 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Lincoln Arnett chipped in with 13 points.  6-0 Sr. Gibril Summers recorded seven points and six rebounds.

 

James Boone led Murray with 17 points including three three point baskets and seven rebounds.  Duane Curtis added nine points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Preston English recorded nine points on three three point baskets and four rebounds.

 

Monroe County

14

14

15

20

63

Murray

8

20

11

16

55

 

Monroe County (63) – S. Geralds 15, Mink 2, D. Geralds 15, J. Geralds 5, Arnett 13, Summers 7, Curtis 6.

 

Murray (55) – Boone 17, Miles 2, Sheppard 3, Curtis 9, English 9, Clark 3, Flener 6, Foster 6.

 

Danville (Region 12) vs. Williamsburg (Region 13)

 

Danville coach Ed McKinney started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Spencer McKinney, 5-9 Sr. Trent Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Cody Woolridge, 5-6 Sr. Trevin Washington, and 5-8 Sr. Jaylen Hendren.  Williamsburg coach Patrick Robinson countered with 6-2 Sr. Skyler Griffith, 6-1 Sr. Corey Shelton, 6-5 Jr. Andrew Griffith, 5-10 Sr. Chase Lowrie, and 6-0 Sr. Eric Poore.

 

Cody Woolridge hit a basket and free throw with five seconds left on the clock to give Danville a 68-65 victory over previously undefeated Williamsburg (17-1).  The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Danville shot 53.35 from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line.  The Admirals connected on 11 of 11 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off eight Williamsburg turnovers.  Williamsburg shot 43.1% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Yellow Jackets connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 11 Danville turnovers.

 

Cody Woolridge led Danville with 22 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots.  Woolridge was seven of nine from the field including two of two from beyond the arc, and six of six from the free throw line.  Trent Johnson added 15 points.  Jaylen Hendren recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Spencer McKinney chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  Trevin Washington also scored 10 points including two three point baskets and four assists.

 

Corey Shelton led Williamsburg with 25 points including 10 of 10 free throws and five rebounds.  Andrew Griffith added 15 points and nine rebounds.  Skyler Griffith recorded 12 points on four three point baskets.  6-2 Sr. Fred Massey chipped in with nine points.

 

Danville

18

16

20

14

68

Williamsburg

10

20

22

13

65

 

Danville (68) – McKinney 10, Johnson 15, Woolridge 22, Washington 10, Hendren 11.

 

Williamsburg (65) – S. Griffith 12, Shelton 25, A. Griffith 15, Lowrie 2, Poore 2, Massey 9.

 

Friday January 30th (Quarterfinals)

 

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Buckhorn

 

Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Matt Rose, 6-4 Sr. Benton Nighbert, 6-8 Sr. Drew Trimble, 6-0 Sr. John Stein, and 6-5 8th Grade Kyle Rode.  Buckhorn coach John Noble countered with 6-1 Jr. Connor Hoskins, 5-9 Sr. Dylan Cole, 6-3 Sr. Caleb Estep, 5-9 Jr. Josh Crank, and 5-9 Sr. Peyton Cooper.

 

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Buckhorn by a score of 53-35.  Lexington Christian Academy shot 54.1% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Buckhorn turnovers.  Buckhorn shot 27.9% from the field including four of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Wildcats connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 16 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.

 

Matt Rose led Lexington Christian Academy with 22 points and 13 rebounds.  Drew Trimble added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Kyle Rode recorded six points and six assists.

 

Connor Hoskins led Buckhorn with 13 points.  Peyton Cooper added eight points and four assists.  Dylan Cole chipped in with seven points.

 

Lexington Christian Academy

17

15

7

14

53

Buckhorn

7

9

12

7

35

 

Lexington Christian Academy (53) – Rose 22, Nighbert 3, Trimble 14, Stein 0, Rode 6, Schacht 2, King 6.

 

Buckhorn (35) – Hoskins 13, Cole 7, Estep 2, Crank 3, Cooper 8, Boggs 2.

 

Elliott County vs. Newport Central Catholic

 

Elliott County coach Greg Adkins started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Hunter Holbrook, 6-1 So. Chase Porter, 6-5 Jr. Collin Howell, 5-6 Jr. Landon Griffith, and 5-6 Jr. Reece Griffith.  Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn countered with 6-6 Jr. Ben Weyer, 6-3 Sr. Grant Moeves, 6-7 Sr. Drew McDonald, 5-11 Sr. Zach Pangallo, and 6-2 Jr. Erik Anderson.

 

Newport Central Catholic defeated Elliott County by a score of 75-44.  Newport Central Catholic shot 55.8% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 Elliott County turnovers.  Elliott County shot 38% from the field including three of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 20 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 10 Newport Central Catholic.

 

Drew McDonald led Newport Central catholic with 21 points including two three point baskets, and seven rebounds.  Grant Moeves added 12 points including two three point baskets and five assists.  Zach Pangallo chipped in with 11 points.  Ben Weyer recorded nine points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Collin Howell led Elliott County with nine points.  Hunter Holbrook and 6-1 8th Grade Korbin Spencer each recorded six points.

 

Elliott County

8

6

13

17

44

Newport Central Catholic

29

16

19

11

75

 

Elliott County (44) – Holbrook 6, Porter 4, Howell 9, L. Griffith 4, R. Griffith 2, Spencer 6, Sloas 2, I. Griffith 5, Dickerson 3, Whitley 3.

 

Newport Central Catholic (75) – Weyer 9, Moeves 12, McDonald 21, Pangallo 11, Anderson 4, Hall 2, B. Anderson 2, Ludwig 3, Freppon 2, L. Moeves 1, Wurtz 4, Wrobleski 2, Neff 2.

 

Owen County vs. Shelby Valley

 

Owen County coach Devin Duvall started the following lineup: 6-2 So. Nolan Tackett, 6-1 Jr. Blaine Forsee, 6-6 Jr. Carson Williams, 5-11 Jr. Chad McDonald, and 6-0 Jr. Vince Toftness.  Shelby Valley coach Jim Hicks started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Hunter Swindall, 6-0 So. Corey Hamilton, 6-5 Sr. Andrew Newsome, 5-10 Sr. Michael Fields, and 6-0 Sr. Dalton Richardson. 

 

Owen County raced out to a 21-6 lead but required overtime to defeat Shelby Valley by a score of 57-52.  Shelby Valley actually led 39-36 after three quarters.  The score was tied four times and there were two lead changes in this game.  Owen County shot 51.3% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Rebels connected on only 11 of 25 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored five points off seven Shelby Valley turnovers.  Shelby Valley shot 33.3% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  Shelby Valley attempted 15 more shots (54-39) from the field than Owen County.  The Wildcats connected on 10 of 12 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Owen County turnovers.

 

Carson Williams led Owen County with 23 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, six blocked shots, and three steals.  Chad McDonald added 20 points including six three point baskets.

 

Corey Hamilton led Shelby Valley with 14 points including four three point baskets and six rebounds.  Hunter Swindall added 12 points and eight rebounds.  6-0 So. Lamont Wright also scored 12 points.  Andrew Newsome pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Owen County

22

7

7

14

7

57

Shelby Valley

12

14

13

11

2

52

 

Owen County (57) – Tackett 2, Forsee 4, Williams 23, McDonald 20, Toftness 3, McAnally 5.

 

Shelby Valley (52) – Swindall 12, Hamilton 14, Newsome 0, Fields 8, Richardson 6, Wright 12.

 

Danville vs. Monroe County

 

Danville coach Ed McKinney started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Spencer McKinney, 5-9 Sr. Trent Johnson, 6-3 Sr. Cody Woolridge, 5-6 Sr. Trevin Washington, and 5-8 Sr. Jaylen Hendren.  Monroe County coach Steve Kirkpatrick countered with 6-0 Sr. Skyler Geralds, 6-0 Sr. Gibril Summers, 6-3 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 5-10 Jr. John Austin Geralds, and 5-11 Jr. Lincoln Arnett. 

 

Skyler Geralds connected on two free throws with two seconds left on the clock to give Monroe County a 55-53 victory over Danville.  Danville led 46-35 in the final quarter but Monroe County rallied for the victory.  There were four lead changes and three ties in the game. 

 

Monroe County shot 36.7% from the field including six of 22 from the three point line.  The Falcons connected on 13 of 22 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 18 Danville turnovers.  Danville shot 33.3% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Admirals connected on 46 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Monroe County turnovers.

 

Skyler Geralds led Monroe County with 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  6-0 Fr. Tyrec Mink added 14 points including three three point baskets.  Dillon Geralds recorded nine points and five rebounds.  John Austin Geralds also scored nine points.

 

Cody Woolridge led Danville with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Trevin Washington added 14 points including two three point baskets.  Trent Johnson chipped in with nine points including two three point baskets.  Spencer McKinney recorded six points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

 

Danville

10

13

19

11

53

Monroe County

12

12

11

20

55

 

Danville (53) – McKinney 6, Johnson 9, Woolridge 19, Washington 14, Hendren 2, Turner 3.

 

Monroe County (55) – S. Geralds 15, Summers 2, D. Geralds 9, J. Geralds 9, Arnett 6, Mink 14.

 

 

Saturday January 31st (Semifinals)

 

Newport Central Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy

 

Newport Central Catholic coach Ron Dawn started the following lineup: 6-6 Jr. Ben Weyer, 6-3 Sr. Grant Moeves, 6-7 Sr. Drew McDonald, 5-11 Sr. Zach Pangallo, and 6-2 Jr. Erik Anderson.  Lexington Christian Academy coach Nate Valentine countered with 6-7 Sr. Matt Rose, 6-4 Sr. Benton Nighbert, 6-8 Sr. Drew Trimble, 6-0 Sr. John Stein, and 6-5 8th Grade Kyle Rode. 

 

Newport Central Catholic defeated Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 55-51.  Newport Central Catholic shot 45.2% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 13 points off seven Lexington Christian Academy turnovers.  Lexington Christian Academy shot 46.7% from the field including six of 18 from beyond the arc.  The Eagles connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored six points off five Newport Central Catholic turnovers.

 

Zach Pangallo led Newport Central Catholic with 21 points including three three point baskets.  Drew McDonald added 13 points and 13 rebounds.  Ben Weyer recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots.

 

Matt Rose led Lexington Christian Academy with 14 points including two three point baskets and 10 rebounds.  Drew Trimble added 14 points and four rebounds.  Kyle Rode recorded 11 points and four rebounds.

 

Newport Central Catholic

15

17

17

6

55

Lexington Christian Academy

14

11

14

12

51

 

Newport Central Catholic (55) – Weyer 10, Moeves 8, McDonald 13, Pangallo 21, Anderson 3.

 

Lexington Christian Academy (51) – Rose 14, Nighbert 3, Trimble 14, Stein 0, Rode 11, Schacht 2, King 7.

 

Monroe County vs. Owen County

 

Monroe County coach Steve Kirkpatrick started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Skyler Geralds, 6-0 Sr. Gibril Summers, 6-3 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 5-10 Jr. John Austin Geralds, and 5-11 Jr. Lincoln Arnett.  Owen County coach Devin Duvall countered with 6-2 So. Nolan Tackett, 6-1 Jr. Blaine Forsee, 6-6 Jr. Carson Williams, 5-11 Jr. Chad McDonald, and 6-0 Jr. Vince Toftness. 

 

Monroe County defeated Owen County by a score of 55-46.  Monroe County shot 42.2% from the field including eight of 19 from the three point line.  The Falcons connected on nine of 17 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Owen County turnovers.  Owen County shot 35.4% from the field including one of 11 from beyond the arc.  The Rebels connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored five points off four Monroe County turnovers.

 

Dillon Geralds led Monroe County with 22 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Skyler Geralds added 10 points and seven rebounds.  John Austin Geralds also scored 10 points including two three point baskets.

 

Carson Williams led Owen County with 19 points and 19 rebounds.  Blaine Forsee added 10 points.

 

Monroe County

16

14

11

14

55

Owen County

12

6

12

16

46

 

Monroe County (55) – S. Geralds 10, Summers 7, D. Geralds 22, J. Geralds 10, Arnett 4, Curtis 2.

 

Owen County (46) – Tackett 4, Forsee 10, Williams 19, McDonald 4, Toftness 4, Fitzgerald 2, McAnally 3.

 

 

Sunday February 1st (Championship)

 

Monroe County vs. Newport Central Catholic

 

Monroe County coach Steve Kirkpatrick started the following lineup: 6-0 Sr. Skyler Geralds, 6-0 Sr. Gibril Summers, 6-3 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 5-10 Jr. John Austin Geralds, and 5-11 Jr. Lincoln Arnett.  Monroe County coach Steve Kirkpatrick countered with 6-0 Sr. Skyler Geralds, 6-0 Sr. Gibril Summers, 6-3 Sr. Dillon Geralds, 5-10 Jr. John Austin Geralds, and 5-11 Jr. Lincoln Arnett. 

 

Newport Central Catholic dominated today in a 78-36 victory over Monroe County.  Newport Central Catholic shot a sizzling 63% from the field including nine of 21 from the three point line.  The Thoroughbreds connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 12 points off eight Monroe County turnovers.  Monroe County shot 27.1% from the field including two of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Falcons connected on eight of 14 free throws, pulled down 17 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Newport Central Catholic turnovers.

 

Ben Weyer led Newport Central Catholic with 26 points and seven rebounds.  Weyer was nine of 12 from the field including two of three from beyond the arc, and six of seven free throws.  Drew McDonald added 19 points and nine rebounds.  McDonald was eight of nine from the field including two of three from beyond the arc, and hit his only free throw.  Zach Pangallo recorded 12 points and 12 assists.

 

Skyler Geralds led Monroe County with 13 points.  Dillon Geralds added 12 points and five rebounds.

 

Monroe County

12

11

9

4

36

Newport Central Catholic

18

21

20

19

78

 

Monroe County (36) – S. Geralds 13, Summers 6, D. Geralds 12, J. Geralds 0, Arnett 2, Mink 1, Dyer 2.

 

Newport Central Catholic (78) – Weyer 26, Anderson 2, McDonald 19, Pangallo 12, Moeves 2, B. Anderson 2, Ludwig 9, L. Moeves 2, Wrobleski 4.

 

All Tournament Team – Lincoln Arnett (Monroe County), Dillon Geralds (Monroe County), Skyler Geralds (Monroe County), Corey Hamilton (Shelby Valley), Connor Hoskins (Buckhorn), Grant Moeves (Newport Central Catholic), Drew McDonald (Newport Central Catholic), Kyle Rode (Lexington Christian Academy), Matt Rose (Lexington Christian Academy), Ben Weyer (Newport Central Catholic), Carson Williams (Owen County), Cody Woolridge (Danville), and Zach Pangallo (Newport Central Catholic) (MVP).

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for all the games in this tournament.