2018GHCG

 

 

12th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic (Girls)

Presented by Community Trust Bank

MCHS Arena and The Barn

Montgomery County High School

Mt. Sterling, KY

December 28-30, 2018

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

 

December 28th

 

Bryan Station vs. Estill County

 

Bryan Station coach Brian Hall started the following lineup: 5-8 Sr. Kelynn Clay, 5-8 Sr. Amilleon Black, 6-0 So. Olea Woodall, 5-0 So. Tori Godoy, and 5-7 Fr. Tania Woodall.  Estill County coach Ruth Hughes countered with 5-7 Fr. Hannah Baker, 5-6 8th Grade Haley Angel, 5-7 Fr. Mia Hale, 5-4 Sr. Kiely Flynn, and 5-4 Sr. Meagan Bellamy.

 

Bryan Station raced out to a 27-9 lead in the second quarter on their way to a 53-43 victory over Estill County.  There were five lead changes and one tie in this game.  Bryan Station shot 32% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Defenders connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 16 Estill County turnovers.  Estill County shot 22.4% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Engineers connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 13 Bryan Station turnovers.

 

Kelynn Clay led Bryan Station with 17 points including two three point baskets, seven of 14 free throws, and five steals.  Tori Godoy added nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists.  Amilleon Black recorded eight points and seven rebounds.  Tania Woodall chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and six rebounds.  5-9 Sr. Farrin Lymon added seven points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

Kiely Flynn led Estill County with 11 points and four rebounds.  Mia Hale added nine points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Haley Angel also scored nine points including seven of eight free throws.  Meagan Bellamy recorded seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.  5-6 So. Britney Mason pulled down nine rebounds.

 

Bryan Station

6

21

9

17

53

Estill County

7

7

14

15

43

 

 

Bryan Station (53) – Clay 17, Black 8, O. Woodall 4, Godoy 9, T. Woodall 8, Lymon 7.

 

Estill County (43) – Baker 5, Angel 9, Hale 9, Flynn 11, Bellamy 7, Mason 2.

 

 

Floyd Central vs. Montgomery County

 

Floyd Central coach Justin Triplett started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Katie Moore, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Moore, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Preston, 5-2 Jr. Brooke Stumbo, and 5-5 8th Grade Abby Maggard.  Montgomery County coach Beth Barrier countered with 5-9 Sr. Makayla Harris, 5-5 7th Grade Allie Dillon, 5-11 So. Savannah Parker, 5-0 Jr. Bailey Cobb, and 5-2 7th Grade Hayden Barrier.

 

Floyd Central dominated in a 75-23 victory over Montgomery County.  Floyd Central shot 55.9% from the field including four of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Jaguars connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 17 Montgomery County turnovers.  Montgomery County shot 21.4% from the field including two of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on three of 11 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored four points off eight Floyd Central turnovers.

 

Kaylee Moore led Floyd Central with 15 points and four steals.  Katie Moore added 12 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.  5-0 Fr. Kamryn Shannon chipped in with 10 points.  5-10 Fr. Grace Martin recorded eight points and eight rebounds on four of four from the field.  Abby Maggard also scored eight points.

 

Allie Dillon led Montgomery County with seven points.  Bailey Cobb added five points.  Savannah Parker recorded four points and seven rebounds.

 

Floyd Central

23

20

17

15

75

Montgomery County

6

5

8

4

23

 

Floyd Central (75) – Katie Moore 12, Kaylee Moore 15, Preston 5, B. Stumbo 0, Maggard 8, K. Stumbo 2, Harvell 7, Hollie 3, Shannon 10, Marin 8, Blevins 5.

 

Montgomery County (23) – Harris 2, Dillon 7, Parker 4, Cobb 5, Barrier 0, Lawson 2, Zink 2, S. Harris 1.

 

 

Rockcastle County vs. Nicholas County

 

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Casey Coleman, 5-7 Sr. Emma Bullens, 5-11 Jr. Mackenzie Himes, 5-4 Jr. Shelby Newland, and 5-6 Sr. Kassi Lay.  Nicholas County coach Greg Letcher countered with 5-9 Jr. Megan Cobb, 5-8 Jr. Morgan Watkins, 5-10 Jr. Sydni Gifford, 5-5 Sr. Shelby Stafford, and 5-6 So. Autumn Adams.

 

Rockcastle County defeated Nicholas County by a score of 51-34.  Rockcastle County shot 40.4% from the field including one of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Rockets connected on eight of 18 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 12 Nicholas County turnovers.  Nicholas County shot 23.6% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jackets connected on five of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 21 Rockcastle County turnovers.

 

Mackenzie Himes led Rockcastle County with 17 points and eight rebounds.  Casey Coleman added 11 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.  Emma Bullens recorded six points and eight rebounds.

 

Shelby Stafford led Nicholas County with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and seven steals.  Autumn Adams added six points on two three point baskets.  Morgan Watkins recorded four points and nine rebounds.

 

Rockcastle County

15

14

11

11

51

Nicholas County

8

7

3

16

34

 

Rockcastle County (51) – Coleman 11, Bullens 6, Himes 17, Newland 5, Lay 0, Allen 4, Harper 3, McIntosh 2, Brown 1, Neeley 2.

 

Nicholas County (34) – Cobb 4, Watkins 4, Gifford 2, Stafford 12, Adams 6, Felts 2, Hatton 2, Jett 2.

 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Menifee County

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Quinn Arnold, 5-8 So. Tanaya Cecil, 5-11 So. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-7Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood, and 5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter.  Menifee County coach Paul Ricker countered with 6-2 Sr. Emma Hacker, 5-6 So. Erin Cornett, 6-1 So. Kelsey Woodard, 5-4 Jr. Kelsey Evans, and 5-5 Sr. Alison Johnson.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar scored 29 points off 24 Menifee County turnovers in a 55-43 victory.  Dunbar shot 36.2% from the field including four of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on nine of 14 free throws and pulled down 33 rebounds.  Menifee County shot 35.7% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Cats connected on 11 of 13 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 10 Dunbar turnovers.

 

Tanaya Cecil led a balanced Dunbar scoring attack with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  5-8 Fr. Aziah Campbell added 12 points.  Cheyenne Fullwood recorded 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and six steals.  Elise Ellison-Coons added 10 points and two blocked shots.

 

Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and five blocked shots.  Kelsey Woodard added 12 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocked shots. 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar

10

21

10

14

55

Menifee County

15

9

8

11

43

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (55) – Arnold 4, Cecil 13, Ellison-Coons 10, Fullwood 10, Ginter 3, Feddock 3, Campbell 12.

 

Menifee County (43) – Hacker 14, Cornett 0, Woodard 12, Evans 5, Johnson 5, Wells 3, Noble 4.

 

 

December 29th

 

Consolation Bracket

 

Estill County vs. Montgomery County

 

Estill County coach Ruth Hughes started the following lineup: 5-7 Fr. Hannah Baker, 5-6 8th Grade Haley Angel, 5-7 Fr. Mia Hale, 5-4 Sr. Kiely Flynn, and 5-4 Sr. Meagan Bellamy.  Montgomery County coach Beth Barrier countered with 5-9 Sr. Makayla Harris, 5-5 7th Grade Allie Dillon, 5-11 So. Savannah Parker, 5-0 Jr. Bailey Cobb, and 5-2 7th Grade Hayden Barrier.

 

Estill County defeated Montgomery County by a score of 61-47.  The score was tied six times and there were five lead changes in the game.  Estill County shot 35.8% from the field including 12 of 26 from the three point line.  The Lady Engineers connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 20 Montgomery County turnovers.  Montgomery County shot 38.15 from the field including four of 13 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on 11 of 22 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 14 points off nine Estill County turnovers.

 

Meagan Bellamy led Estill County with 27 points including seven three point baskets.  Mia Hale added 20 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals.  Haley Angel recorded six points and eight rebounds.

 

Allie Dillon led Montgomery County with 11 points including three three point baskets.  Hayden Barrier added 10 points and five assists.  Savannah Parker recorded nine points and 15 rebounds.

 

Estill County

16

17

11

17

61

Montgomery County

12

13

14

8

47

 

Estill County (61) – H. Baker 3, Angel 6, Hale 20, Flynn 5, Bellamy 27.

 

Montgomery County (47) – M. Harrison 2, Dillon 11, Parker 9, Cobb 0, Barrier 10, S. Harris 7, Owens 7, Zeek 1.

 

 

Menifee County vs. Nicholas County

 

Menifee County coach Paul Ricker started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Emma Hacker, 5-6 So. Erin Cornett, 5-7 8th Grade Cali Wells, 5-4 Jr. Kelsey Evans, and 5-5 Sr. Alison Johnson.  Nicholas County coach Greg Letcher countered with 5-4 Jr. Audra Felts, 5-8 Jr. Morgan Watkins, 5-10 Jr. Sydni Gifford, 5-5 Sr. Shelby Stafford, and 5-5 Sr. Allison Myers.

 

Menifee County defeated Nicholas County by a score of 55-51.  There were four lead changes and three ties in this game.  Menifee County held a 25-21 advantage from the free throw line as they shot a sizzling 84% from the charity stripe.  Menifee County shot 33.3% from the field including two of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Cats connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Nicholas County turnovers.  Nicholas County shot 33.3% from the field including one of seven from beyond the arc.  The Lady Jackets connected on 12 of 21 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 20 Menifee County turnovers.

 

Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 25 points including 13 of 15 free throws, 13 rebounds, five blocked shots, and three steals.  Alison Johnson added nine points.  6-1 So. Kelsey Woodard recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Shelby Stafford led Nicholas County with 19 points, six rebounds, and four steals.  Sydni Gifford added 10 points and six rebounds.  Autumn Adams also scored 10 points.

 

Menifee County

11

14

13

17

55

Nicholas County

11

11

11

18

51

 

Menifee County (55) – Hacker 25, Cornett 3, Wells 2, Evans 6, Johnson 9, Parks 2, Kelsey Woodard 8.

 

Nicholas County (51) – Felts 0, Watkins 4, Gifford 10, Stafford 19, Myers 0, Cobb 2, Adams 10, Hatton 6.

 

 

Tournament Bracket

 

Floyd Central vs. Bryan Station (Semifinal)

 

 

Floyd Central coach Justin Triplett started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Katie Moore, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Moore, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Preston, 5-2 Jr. Brooke Stumbo, and 5-5 8th Grade Abby Maggard.  Bryan Station coach Brian Hall countered with 5-8 Sr. Kelynn Clay, 5-8 Sr. Amilleon Black, 6-0 So. Olea Woodall, 5-0 So. Tori Godoy, and 5-7 Fr. Tania Woodall.  

 

Floyd Central defeated Bryan station by a score of 77-36.  Floyd Central shot 43.3% from the field including two of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 17 of 28 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 40 points off 31 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 30.4% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on four of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored four points off 11 Floyd Central turnovers.

 

Lauren Preston led Floyd Central with 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Kaylee Moore added 20 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Katie Moore recorded nine points, six assists, and three steals.

 

Kelynn Clay led Bryan Station with 14 points including two three point baskets.  5-3 Sr. Stephanie Bueno added six points on two three point baskets.

 

Floyd Central

25

10

30

12

77

Bryan Station

14

7

10

5

36

 

Floyd Central (77) – Katie Moore 9, Kaylee Moore 20, Preston 23, B. Stumbo 5, Maggard 5, Harvell 7, Hollie 4, Johnson 2, Blevins 2.

 

Bryan Station (36) – Clay 14, Black 1, O. Woodall 0, Godoy 4, T. Woodall 2, Trujillo 3, Perez 2, Lymon 4, Bueno 6.

 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Rockcastle County (Semifinal)

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Quinn Arnold, 5-8 So. Tanaya Cecil, 5-11 So. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood, and 5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter.  Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Casey Coleman, 5-7 Sr. Emma Bullens, 5-11 Jr. Mackenzie Himes, 5-4 Jr. Shelby Newland, and 5-6 Sr. Kassi Lay. 

 

Rockcastle County defeated Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 51-48.  The score was tied seven times and there were nine lead changes in the game.  Rockcastle County shot 34.7% from the field including one of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Rockets connected on 16 of 30 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 13 Dunbar turnovers.  Dunbar shot 38.5% from the field including six of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 12 of 25 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 Rockcastle County turnovers.

 

Casey Coleman led Rockcastle County with 13 points and five rebounds.  Shelby Newland added 12 points and three assists.  Mackenzie Himes recorded nine points and 10 rebounds. 

 

Elise Ellison-Coons led Dunbar with 23 points including two three point baskets, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Quinn Arnold added nine points including two three point baskets.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar

7

5

17

19

48

Rockcastle County

7

7

20

17

51

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (48) – Arnold 9, Cecil 0, Ellison-Coons 23, Fullwood 4, Ginter 0, Feddock 3, Campbell 3, Dudek 2, Jackson 4.

 

Rockcastle County (51) – Coleman 13, Bullens 6, Himes 9, Newland 12, Lay 0, Allen 2, McIntosh 5, King 4.

 

 

December 30th

 

Consolation Bracket

 

Nicholas County vs. Montgomery County (7th Place)

 

.  Nicholas County coach Greg Letcher started the following lineup: 5-4 Jr. Audra Felts, 5-8 Jr. Morgan Watkins, 5-10 Jr. Sydni Gifford, 5-5 Sr. Shelby Stafford, and 5-9 Jr. Megan Cobb.  Montgomery County coach Beth Barrier countered with 5-9 Sr. Makayla Harris, 5-5 7th Grade Allie Dillon, 5-11 So. Savannah Parker, 5-0 Jr. Bailey Cobb, and 5-2 7th Grade Hayden Barrier.

 

Nicholas county raced out to a 17-3 first quarter lead on their way to a 54-26 victory over Montgomery County.  Nicholas County shot 37.9% from the field including one of 10 from the three point line.  The Lady Jackets connected on three of nine free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 25 Montgomery County turnovers.  Montgomery County shot 23.1% from the field including one of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Indians connected on seven of 14 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored seven points off 12 Nicholas County turnovers.

 

Megan Cobb led Nicholas County with 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Morgan Watkins added seven points.  Shelby Stafford recorded six points, six rebounds, and four assists.  Sydni Gifford added four points and 11 rebounds.

 

Savannah Parker led Montgomery County with 12 points and nine rebounds.  Makayla Harris added five points.

 

Nicholas County

17

12

17

8

54

Montgomery County

3

10

7

6

26

 

Nicholas County (54) – Felts 4, Watkins 7, Gifford 4, Stafford 6, Cobb 13, Cleaver 2, Adams 6, Myers 5, Hatton 4, Jett 1, Tedder 2.

 

Montgomery County (26) – M. Harris 5, Dillon 0, Parker 12, Cobb 0, Barrier 1, Lawson 2, S. Harris 2, Zeek 4.

 

 

Menifee County vs. Estill County (5th Place)

 

Menifee County coach Paul Ricker started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Emma Hacker, 5-6 So. Erin Cornett, 6-1 So. Kelsey Woodard, 5-4 Jr. Kelsey Evans, and 5-5 Sr. Alison Johnson.  Estill County coach Ruth Hughes countered with 5-7 Fr. Hannah Baker, 5-6 8th Grade Haley Angel, 5-7 Fr. Mia Hale, 5-4 Sr. Kiely Flynn, and 5-4 Sr. Meagan Bellamy.

 

Menifee County defeated Estill County by a score of 62-44.  Menifee County shot 40.45 from the field including five of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Cats connected on 15 of 25 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 20 Estill County turnovers.  Estill County shot 26.4% from the field including four of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Engineers connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 20 Menifee County turnovers.

 

Emma Hacker led Menifee County with 20 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots, and six steals.  5-6 8th Grade Taylor Parks added 15 points including two three point baskets and five of six free throws.  Alison Johnson recorded nine points, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

 

Mia Hale led Estill County with 19 points including seven of eight free throws, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Meagan Bellamy added 13 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals.

 

Menifee County

16

17

20

9

62

Estill County

8

10

8

18

44

 

Menifee County (62) – Hacker 20, Cornett 5. Kelsey Woodard 7. Evans 2, Johnson 9, Wells 2, Parks 15, Jones 2.

 

Estill County (44) – H. Baker 2, Angel 3, Hale 19, Flynn 2, Bellamy 13, S. Baker 3, Mason 2.

 

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Bryan Station (3rd Place)

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar coach Nick Runyon started the following lineup: 5-8 Fr. Quinn Arnold, 5-8 So. Tanaya Cecil, 5-11 So. Elise Ellison-Coons, 5-7 Sr. Cheyenne Fullwood, and 5-7 Sr. Jailyn Ginter.  Bryan Station coach Brian Hall countered with 5-8 Sr. Kelynn Clay, 5-8 Sr. Amilleon Black, 5-9 Sr. Farrin Lymon, 5-0 So. Tori Godoy, and 5-3 Sr. Stephanie Bueno.  

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar defeated Bryan Station by a score of 52-43.  Dunbar shot 48.6% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  The Lady Bulldogs connected on 13 of 21 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Bryan Station turnovers.  Bryan Station shot 29.2% from the field including one of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Defenders connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 26 Dunbar turnovers.

 

Elise Ellison-Coons led Dunbar with 21 points including nine of 10 free throws, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Cheyenne Fullwood added nine points and four rebounds.  Quinn Arnold recorded seven points and four rebounds.

 

Kelynn Clay led Bryan Station with 20 points including eight of 14 free throws, five rebounds, and two steals.  Tori Godoy added 12 points and three steals.  5-7 Fr. Tania Woodall added nine points.

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar

16

11

18

7

52

Bryan Station

9

8

16

10

43

 

Paul Laurence Dunbar (52) – Arnold 7, Cecil 4, Ellison-Coons 21, Fullwood 9, Ginter 1, Feddock 3, Campbell 5, Jackson 2.

 

Bryan Station (43) – Clay 20, Black 0, Lymon 2, Godoy 12, Bueno 0, T. Woodall 9.

 

 

Tournament Bracket

 

Rockcastle County vs. Floyd Central (Championship)

 

Rockcastle County coach Chrysti Noble started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Casey Coleman, 5-7 Sr. Emma Bullens, 5-11 Jr. Mackenzie Himes, 5-4 Jr. Shelby Newland, and 5-6 Sr. Kassi Lay.  Floyd Central coach Justin Triplett countered with 5-8 So. Katie Moore, 5-8 Sr. Kaylee Moore, 5-7 Sr. Lauren Preston, 5-2 Jr. Brooke Stumbo, and 5-5 8th Grade Abby Maggard

 

Floyd Central earned the championship with a 57-54 victory over Rockcastle County.  Floyd Central shot 45.8% from the field including one of 12 from the three point line.  The Lady Jaguars connected on 12 of 24 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 25 Rockcastle County turnovers.  Rockcastle County shot 33.3% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Lady Rockets connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 20 Floyd Central turnovers.

 

Katie Moore led Floyd Central with 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.  5-10 Fr. Grace Martin added 13 points and 12 rebounds.  Kaylee Moore recorded 11 points, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. 

 

Shelby Newland led Rockcastle County with 12 points and three assists.  Casey Coleman added 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, five blocked shots, and three steals.  5-6 So. Lindsey Jones recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals.  5-11 8th Grade Hallie Brown added four points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.

 

Rockcastle County

9

11

16

18

54

Floyd Central

13

12

15

17

57

 

Rockcastle County (54) – Coleman 10, Bullens 4, Himes 5, Newland 12, Lay 0, Allen 2, Jones 8, McIntosh 6, Brown 4, King 3.

 

Floyd Central (57) – Katie Moore 21, Kaylee Moore 11, Preston 6, B. Stumbo 4, Maggard 0, Martin 13, Shannon 2.

 

 

A special thanks to WL Stats for providing the comprehensive statistics for the entire tournament.