Belfry football players celebrate after a 52-31 victory over Louisville’s Central High School to claim the Class 3A State Championship. Dec. 3, 2016. Photo by Alton Strupp, The Courier-Journal.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The mountain men from Belfry High School – led by a mountainous offensive line – showcased their old-school rushing attack and entered the record book Saturday night.

The Pirates rushed for 407 yards and didn’t bother attempting a pass on their way to a 52-31 victory over Central in the Class 3-A state football championship game.

A crowd of 4,685 fans at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium saw the Pirates (14-1) – No. 3 in the state in The Courier-Journal’s Litkenhous Ratings – win their fourth straight state title. Belfry became the sixth school to accomplish the feat, joining Highlands (2007-12), Boyle County (1999-2003), Trinity (2005-08), Beechwood (1991-94) and Mayfield (2012-15).

“I’m just overwhelmed,” said Belfry coach Philip Haywood, who added to his state-record total with his 417^th career victory. “Winning the championship is always big, but to do this four times, very few teams in the state of Kentucky have done that. That’s always been their goal, and this is a great senior class.”

Derek Wellman led the Pirates with 195 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Cameron Catron (six carries, 106 yards, one TD) and Taveon Hunter (five carries, 92 yards, two TDs) also had big games as Belfry averaged 8.8 yards per carry.

They were aided by an offensive line that features four seniors expected to play college football – Austin Dotson (6 feet 7, 320 pounds), Cole Bentley (6-5, 305), Jordan Scott (6-3, 295) and Rayquan Horton (6-2, 316). Dotson (Kentucky) and Bentley (Louisville) already have committed to colleges.

“That doesn’t come along too often,” Haywood said. “We’ll have a big kid every now and then that will go on and play, but we have four kids this year who have offers and that’s rare for a school our size where we’re located to all come through at one time.”

Central was forced to go to the air and senior quarterback James Simpson completed 19 of 38 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns. Rico White (eight catches, 95 yards, two TDs) and U’Kari Baker (seven catches, 187 yards, one TD) were the top receivers.

But Simpson also was intercepted three times, and Central’s rushing attack was limited to 84 yards on 30 carries (2.8 yards per attempt).

“We didn’t expect them to shut our run game down … so that was kind of disappointing,” Central coach Ty Scroggins said.

Catron (58 yards) and Wellman (64 yards) both had long touchdown runs in the first quarter, and Austin Woolum’s 29-yard field goal gave the Pirates a 17-7 halftime advantage.

Wellman’s second touchdown run – a 1-yarder – made it 31-7 with 2:21 left in the third quarter.

“I had no doubt we were going to drive the ball down the field,” Wellman said. “We have one of the best offensive lines in the state, and they proved it tonight. They don’t get credit a lot, but I want to give them all the credit for opening the holes I got tonight.”

Hunter’s 47-yard touchdown run made it 38-7 with 6:29 remaining and sparked a wild finish that featured 45 combined points. Simpson threw three late touchdown passes, the last one pulling Central within 45-31 with 30 seconds left.

But on the ensuing onside kick, Catron fielded the bouncing ball in stride and returned it 46 yards for the final score of the game.

Scroggins said Belfry’s offensive line lived up to its billing.

“They’re bigger than every team in Jefferson County, bigger than any team we’ve played, for sure,” Scroggins said. “We expected to be a grind-it-out game because we expected to get more stops. You can’t give up two long runs and expect to stay in the game. We just didn’t defend tonight, and they’re a better team than us.”

In the state final for the seventh time in 10 years, Central dropped to 5-2, having also lost to Belfry 14-7 in the 2014 championship game. Central defeated Belfry for the titles in 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Scroggins said the loss will be toughest for his 15 seniors.

“They’re going to be sad … and if you’re an athlete and a warrior you shouldn’t be out here if you’re not sad,” Scroggins said. “We’ll mend it, and the sun will come out tomorrow and we’ll celebrate a runner-up trophy.”

* At halftime, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association named Central’s Corey Johnson the Class 3-A Player of the Year and Lexington Catholic’s Mark Perry the Class 3-A Coach of the Year.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

BELFRY                 14           3             14           21 – 52

CENTRAL             7             0             0             24 – 31

B – Cameron Catron 58 run (Austin Woolum kick); C – Rico White 24 pass from James Simpson (Sebastian Francisco kick); B – Derek Wellman 64 run (Woolum kick); B – Woolum 29 FG; B – Devin Varney 10 interception return (Woolum kick); B – Wellman 1 run (Woolum kick); B – Taveon Hunter 47 run (Woolum kick); C – U’Kari Baker 57 pass from Simpson (White pass from Simpson); C – Davon Hall 18 pass from Simpson (Quincy Baines pass from Simpson); B – Hunter 38 run (Woolum kick); C – White 4 pass from Simpson (Simpson run); B – Catron 46 kickoff return (Woolum kick).

B                            C

First downs         17                          17

Total yards          407                       394

Rushes-yards      46-407                 30-84

Comp-Att-Int      0-0-0                    19-38-3

Passing yards      0                            310

Fumbles-lost       2-0                        1-0

Punts-avg            3-29.7                  2-51

Penalties-yards  6-60                      11-93

BOYS BASKETBALL

Basketball

ST FRANCIS 78 HERITAGE ACADEMY 30

HERITAGE ACADEMY (0-3)

Allen Worley 6p; Ben Davis 2p; Lucas Roper 6p; Jacob Chalk 2p; Josh Carper 11p; Garrison Jett 3p;

ST. FRANCIS (2-0)

Bruce Hamilton 10p; Andrew Thurstone 3p; Gorman Conner 2p; Caleb Mason 6p; Guistave Bah 6pt; Ahmad Moore 18 p; Jabrell Moore 6p; Noah Sparks 17 p; James Risley 13p.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Wyverns (2-0) cruised by the Eagles (0-3) as Ahmad Moore led all scorers with 18 points.  Moore had all 18 points in the first half, along with James Risley chipping in his 13 points also in two quarters.  The Wyverns led 57-19 at halftime and never looked back controlling the game until the end.

MONTGOMERY CO. 74, FAIRDALE 69

Kentucky Bank Classic at Paris

MONTGOMERY CO. (2-0, Region 10-A): Brennan Canada 30; Tucker Norris 18; Hayden Chism 13p; Evan King 6p; Myron Ralls 4p; Dillon Young 2p; Landen Barber 1p.

FAIRDALE (1-2, Region 6-A): Markelo Sullivan 19p; Glenn Queen 15p; Craig Ash 22p; Jacobi Dixon 2p; Mark Sullivan 4p; Seth Dewboys 3p; Ike Roby 4p.

SPENCER CO. 67, DESALES 65

Shelby County Legends Classic

SPENCER CO. (2-1, Region 8-A): Daniel Wheeler 9p; Jacob Seawright 6p; Jake Whitlock 6p; Jackson Cole 12p; Sam Conley 10p; Michael Seawright 5p; Jacob Nichols 4p; Bryson Cannon 6p; Jacob Coke 9p.

DESALES (1-1, Region 2-A): Austin Black 15p; Jaxson Burgess 15p; Samuel Weining 13p; Travis Seibert 18p.

BUTLER 89, MONROE CO. 60

Domino’s Tip-off Classic at Campbellsville H.S.

BUTLER (3-0, Region 6-A): Marcus Montgomery 19; Austin Wise 4p; Ryan Luckett 11p; KelShawn Mozee 8p; Maurice Tolley 13p; Solomon Pennix 12p; Devin Pendergrass 2p; Niles Ramsey 2p; Frank Bentley 3p; Michael Burns 11p; Michael Thompson 4p.

MONROE CO. (1-2, Region 4-A): Billy Dyer 34p; Ty Mink 12p; Jholdi Brooks 9p; Chandler Clements 2p; Braxton Walker 2p; Curtis Petett 1p.

EVANGEL CHRISTIAN 63, COVINGTON LATIN 19

EVANGEL (2-0): Klingle Smith 17p; Abram Guinoo 2p; Daniel Cano 6p; Cameron Bain 7p; Malik Shabazz 13p; Nick Cruse 2p; Sam Tomah 9p; Caleb Payne 7p.

COVINGTON (0-2): Tobias Gray 3p; Russell Toney 4p; Kaikou Uchiyama 2p; Robby Case 2p; Joel Devadason 2p; Sean Bailey 4p; Efrain Perez 2p.

VALLEY 72, BULLITT CENTRAL 38

VALLEY (3-0): Raekwon Evans 6p; Cameron Wilson 20p; Eric George 8p; Curt Lewis 9p; B.J. Anderson 13p; Xavier Johnson 11p; Jerry Davis 2p; Jaylen Smith 3p.

BULLITT CENTRAL (2-1): Ben Higdon 7p; Aiden Terry 2p; Jacob Mann 2p; Danny Goldsmith 9p; Jax Lester 6p; Tyler Tatum 9p; Austin Lewis 1p; Chander Ocasio 2p.

**Eric George eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for his career.

SOUTH OLDHAM 82, CAL 72

SOUTH OLDHAM (2-0): Joe Griffin 21p; Devin Young 17p; Sam Beard 4p; Peyton Hicks 2p; Dillion Hover 16p; Luke Morrison 4p; Aaron Franklin 17p; David Beyerle.

CAL (1-0): Parker Jones 26p; Cam Marshall 9p; Hayden Paas 5p; Al White 4p; Michael Woodward 22p; Jacob Dupes 6p.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

ST. FRANCIS 66, IROQUOIS 20

ST. FRANCIS (2-1): Alexis Nelson 31p; Jamani Reed 19p; Destiny Otto 2p; Caroline Pepa 6p; Lily Johnson 4p; Ayda Marshall 2p; Jasmin Gonzalez 2p.

IROQUOIS (0-3): Makazia Swan 7p; Mariam King 6p; Ceyaira Shaw 4p; Latonya Battle 3p.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – St. Francis routed the Raiders behind Freshman Jamani Reed’s 19 points and 6 rebounds. Reed cashed in on 5 out-of 6 3 point field goals. Alexis Nelson also had a great game contributing 31 points to the team’s win. The Raiders freshmen Makazia Swan is coming along for 1st year coach Adia Smith, she’ll definitely be a player to watch as their season continues.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 68, SOUTH OLDHAM 52

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (1-0): Hayley Ice 2p, 2r; Emma Wesley 29p, 2a, 5s, 11r; Summer Conti 13p, 6a, 4s, 3r; Shelby Calhoun 14p, 5a, 7s, 10r; Sarah McDonald 5p, 1a, 1s, 7r; Mia Beam 5p, 1a, 4s, 1r.

SOUTH OLDHAM (2-1): Sydney Herold 15p; Lexi Bowlden 13p; Maggie Smith 16p; Peyton Herold 2; Skyler Sahatjian 6p.

LAFAYETTE 63, BALLARD 51

SHELBY COUNTY ROCKETS LEGENDS CLASSIC

LAFAYETTE (2-1): Lidia DeBilzan 12p; Caroline Bennett 6p; Macy Golf 2p; Kiara Pankins 17p, 3r; Shelbi Wilson 14p; Terry Abram 12p.

BALLARD (1-2): Iyuna Wilson 2p; Cameryn Austin 9p, 4a; Jerrika Hughes 2p; Shania Beason 12p; Sadye Valentine 4p; Jada Williams 3p; Kiarah Carney 17p, 4s; Khaylah Brewer 2p.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Lafayette controlled the pace of the game from the beginning to the end, behind a well coached Kiara Pankins (17 points). Ballard’s young core was able to make a run behind Carney and Beason to cut the game within five but a few mistakes late in the game allowed Lafayette to push the lead back out to the final score.

BULLITT CENTRAL 57, VALLEY 52

BULLITT CENTRAL (2-1) – Amber Walden 7; Sierra Graham 28; Haley Maggard 5; Katlin Graham 7p; Brooke Ewing 2p, Carlie Walls 5p; Courtney Blevens 3p.

VALLEY (1-1) – Brooklyn Black 15p; Serena Brumback 6p; Faith James 3p; Lazhia Mitchell 18p; Arion Holmes 10p.

NORTH OLDHAM 64, SOUTHERN 34

NORTH OLDHAM(2-1, REGION 8-A) Anne Proctor 19p; Abby Warford 12p; Sarah Fiorito 9p; Sophie Hale 9p; Alyssa Gordon 6p; Caitlyn Chen 4p; Skylar Gillies 3p; Olivia Hinton 2p.

SOUTHERN (1-2, REGION 6-A) Southern – Davionna Sloan 11p; Nia Sheckles 11p; Krystal Jackson 4p; Azaria Prescod 4p;, NaVosha Sheckles 2p; Kelsie Thompson 2p.

SHELBY COUNTY 59, WILLIAMSTOWN 50

Lady Rocket Legend Classic

WILLIAMSTOWN (1-2) Michaela Kennedy 16p; Justice Chambers 10p; Haly Howe 15p; Sydney Taylor 7 p; Haley Middleton 2p.

Shelby County (2-0) – Zephaniah Gray 17p; Zoey Holland 14p; Amy Conley 13p; Asia Hardy 15p.

HOLY CROSS 67, WAGGENER 38

Waggener (0-3) – Lasha Dunn 2p; Alexis Voll 9p; Nezja Elliott 9p; Nguenar Cisse 2p; Tiara Biermacher 11p; Rosie Cipolla 5p;

HOLY CROSS (1-2) – Adyson Medley 2p; Ally Klein 10p; Kailey Reed 16p; Lauren Schraut 13p; Gabrielle Vasquez 3p; Halle Snyder 6p; Madison Turner 17p.

WHITEFIELD ACADEMY 42, Calvary Christian 41

Whitefield (2-1) – Jaya McClure 16p; Sarah Mercer 2p; Abby Ritter 12p; Bekah Dwyer 2p; Juliana Yates 9p.

Calvary Christian (1-1)– Shelby Wright 2p; Kaelin Clemons 1p; Rachel Webster 4p; Sydney Henneman 18p; Savanna Schwartz 5p; Rebekah Fryman 11p.

EASTERN-PEKIN 50, BROWNSTOWN 42

EASTERN-PEKIN (5-3, Class 2-A): Holly Purlee 12p; Isabell Claywell 7p; Caylee Graves 1p; Kolbi Sponcel 6p; Veronica Judson 3p; Rachel Stewart 17p; Savannah Emmert 4p.

BROWNSTOWN (5-5, Class 3-A): Kristen Stuckwisch 10p; Keeli Darlage 8p; Madison Klinge 3p; Shelby Stuckwisch 7p; Grace Jaynes 6p; Ashley Schroer 8p.

STATEWIDE SCORES

BOYS

Adair Co. 92, Washington Co. 70

Beechwood 62, Lex. Sayre 43

Beth Haven 53, Christian Fellowship 45

Boyd Co. 80, Lawrence Co. 57

Butler Co. 66, Thomas Nelson 43

Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant, Ohio 34, Raceland 26

Collins 55, Gallatin Co. 51

Estill Co. 67, Bell Co. 30

Evangel Christian 63, Cov. Latin 19

Fairview 62, Menifee Co. 45

Grayson Co. 69, Frederick Fraize 53

John Hardin 85, Russell Co. 47

Knox Central 84, Lex. Tates Creek 56

Leslie Co. 75, Pendleton Co. 63

Lincoln Co. 71, Somerset 54

Lou. Collegiate 63, Fort Knox 43

Lou. Ky. Country Day 57, Blanchester, Ohio 43

Lou. Portland Christian 67, Community Christian (Paducah) 40

Mason, Ohio 70, Cooper 59

Mason Co. 75, Manchester, Ohio 38

Meade Co. 72, Owensboro Catholic 63

North Hardin 69, Ohio Co. 45

Perry Co. Central 59, Buckhorn 44

Simon Kenton 74, Ludlow 35

Spencer Co. 67, Lou. DeSales 65

Todd Co. Central 71, Fulton City 34

Villa Madonna 67, Robertson County 65

Walton-Verona 67, Cov. Holy Cross 48

West Jessamine 76, Garrard Co. 35

Western Hills 72, Lou. Shawnee 48

Apollo/Kentucky 811 Tournament

Southwestern 93, George Rogers Clark 63

Campbellsville Tournament

Elizabethtown 81, Campbellsville 47

Lou. Butler 89, Monroe Co. 60

Coach David Feeback Classic

Berea 69, Rose Hill Christian 47

Lou. Brown 55, Burgin 48

Rose Hill Christian 48, Lou. Brown 47

Corky Cox Classic

LaRue Co. 83, Grant Co. 63

EKC Tournament

Rowan Co. 63, Lewis Co. 55

Huck Turner Tip-Off Classic

Campbell Co. 84, Frankfort 40

Kentucky Bank Challenge

Anderson Co. 78, Model 38

Conner 77, Lexington Catholic 74

Montgomery Co. 74, Lou. Fairdale 69

Oldham Co. 86, Magoffin Co. 28

Paris 76, Bracken Co. 59

Legacy Nissan Classic

Cordia 74, Lex. Lafayette 64

Dixie Heights 71, Taylor Co. 60

Knott Co. Central 80, Casey Co. 77

Lex. Christian 69, Ashland Blazer 51

North Laurel 72, Sheldon Clark 60

South Laurel 78, Scott 74

Marshall County Tournament

Bowling Green 99, McCracken County 67

Hopkinsville 86, Marshall Co. 61

Marshall County Tournament

Jemison, Ala. 67, Lex. Paul Dunbar 54

Mercer County Tournament

Pulaski Co. 82, Bourbon Co. 64

Murray Bank Holiday Classic

Calloway Co. 59, St. Mary 44

Paducah Tilghman 61, Henderson Co. 51

Westview, Tenn. 74, Murray 72

Shelby County Tournament

Clay Co. 60, Shelby Co. 58

St. Patrick Catholic Classic

St. Patrick 78, Piarist 18

Tennessee School for the Deaf, Tenn. 57, Ky. School for the Deaf 22

Vikings Classic

North Carolina School for the Deaf, N.C. 46, Ky. School for the Deaf 31

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Allen Co.-Scottsville 46, Corbin 45

Apollo 52, Ohio Co. 29

Bardstown 49, Lou. Fern Creek 38

Bellevue 62, Harrison Co. 54

Boyd Co. 65, Ashland Blazer 30

Breathitt Co. 56, Riverside Christian 34

Bullitt Central 57, Lou. Valley 52

Campbell Co. 55, Nicholas Co. 21

Campbellsville 49, Bethlehem 25

Clay Co. 61, Bell Co. 36

Community Christian (Paducah) 50, Lou. Portland Christian 35

Crittenden Co. 50, Ballard Memorial 24

Dawson Springs 62, St. Mary 45

Ev. Central, Ind. 68, Owensboro Catholic 42

Frederick Fraize 55, Burgin 40

Fulton Co. 51, Dongola, Ill. 32

Graves Co. 57, McLean Co. 40

Harrisburg, Ill. 65, Union Co. 49

Jenkins 53, June Buchanan 32

John Hardin 52, Marion Co. 45

Knott Co. Central 78, Owsley Co. 53

Letcher County Central 49, Powell Co. 37

Lex. Sayre 61, Jackson Co. 51

Lexington Catholic 35, Garrard Co. 33

Lou. Christian Academy 68, South Oldham 52

Lou. St. Francis 66, Lou. Iroquois 20

Lou. Waggener 67, Lou. Holy Cross 38

Lynn Camp 46, Oneida Baptist 35

Madisonville-North Hopkins 47, Fairfield, Ill. 25

Manchester, Ohio 48, Augusta 47

Menifee Co. 62, Raceland 35

Muhlenberg County 58, Hancock Co. 42

North Oldham 64, Lou. Southern 34

Northwestern, Ind. 58, Scott Co. 56

Notre Dame 61, Bracken Co. 47

Phelps 71, Hurley, Va. 58

Taylor Co. 62, Spencer Co. 50

Todd Co. Central 58, Fulton City 28

Walton-Verona 38, Gallatin Co. 28

Washington Co. 47, Henry Co. 37

Whitley Co. 46, Berea 34

Williamsburg 70, Frankfort 49

811 Classic

George Rogers Clark 77, Paris 29

Berkeley Springs Tip-Off Tournament

Campbell Co. 84, Frankfort, W.Va. 40

CFSB Marshall County Hoopfest

Henderson Co. 66, Marshall Co. 55

Coach Wilson Classic

Leslie Co. 78, Magoffin Co. 33

EKC Tournament

East Carter 69, Fleming Co. 49

Russell Co. 82, Bath Co. 37

West Carter 58, Morgan Co. 35

Greenup County Tip-Off Classic

Greenup Co. 44, Lexington, Ohio 37

Portsmouth Notre Dame, Ohio 61, Lawrence Co. 47

Hoops for Harvest

Hamilton Heights Christian, Tenn. 78, Lou. Mercy 41

Mason Co. 70, Dixie Heights 48

Montini, Ill. 76, Simon Kenton 46

Northwestern, Ind. 58, Scott 56

Lexus Shootout Classic

Lou. DuPont Manual 52, Cov. Holy Cross 39

Ryle 65, Shelby Valley 58

Shelby County Rockets Legends Classic

Conner 78, North Hardin 50

Lex. Lafayette 63, Lou. Ballard 51

North Bullitt 61, Collins 48

Shelby Co. 59, Williamstown 50

St. Patrick Catholic Classic

Ironton St. Joseph, Ohio 53, Whitesville Trinity 40

Whitesville Trinity 64, Piarist 32

Viking Classic

North Carolina School for the Deaf, N.C. 25, Ky. School for the Deaf 24

Viking Classic, TN

Tennessee School for the Deaf, Tenn. 35, Ky. School for the Deaf 12

Trinity quarterback Spencer Blackburn keeps it for a run during the first quarter of the Class 6-A State Championship between Trinity and Lafayette at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Dec. 3, 2016

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In four seasons with the Trinity High School football program, running back Jovan Smith said no off-season was tougher than the last off-season.

Spurred by a loss to Male in the third round of the playoffs last year, Shamrocks coach Bob Beatty wanted his team to be tougher and started the process in January.

“I didn’t know Coach Beatty could get that tough,” Smith said. “Practices were harder. We went four days a week in the hot summer. It was a grind, and we fought through it. It made us stronger and faster and tougher.”

The Shamrocks got their ultimate reward Saturday night, getting a test from Lafayette before scoring the final 29 points in a 56-21 victory in the Class 6-A state championship game.

A crowd of 7,253 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium saw the Shamrocks reach all kinds of milestones:

* The 24^th state title broke a tie with Highlands for the most in Kentucky history.

* Beatty became the first coach in state history to win 12 state titles, breaking a tie with Highlands’ Dale Mueller.

* Trinity became the 17^th program in state history – and the quickest – to reach 600 victories, improving its all-time record to 600-160-7.

* The Shamrocks finished 15-0, completing their first undefeated season since 2011.

Beatty loathes discussing such milestones but did relent a bit when pushed on the topic.

“It’s really nice to not be tied with Highlands for the most state championships anymore,” he said.

Trinity quarterback Spencer Blackburn finished his career with a flourish, completing 14 of 16 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns and rushing for 110 yards and two scores on 11 carries.

Smith added 100 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Junior Rondale Moore, the speedy transfer from New Albany who electrified the Trinity offense during the playoffs, had seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.

Lafayette quarterback Walker Wood, a University of Kentucky commit, completed 13 of 17 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown before going out of the game with a knee injury early in the fourth quarter.

Some Lafayette fans and players contended the hit on Wood was late, and his injury escalated the tension in an already heated contest that included 31 penalties – Trinity with 17 for 186 yards and Lafayette with 14 for 140 yards.

The teams did not exchange handshakes when the game was over.

“It hard to see your brother go down like that, late hit or legal hit,” Generals coach Eric Shaw said of his team’s emotions after Wood’s injury. “It’s still hard to see that. That’s how much they love one another.”

After falling to Male 41-14 in last year’s state final and losing to Trinity 45-7 earlier this season, Lafayette provided tougher competition Saturday. Wood’s 51-yard touchdown pass to Quinten Brown brought the Generals within 27-21 with 9:08 left in the third quarter.

But Trinity needed little time to respond, marching 61 yards in seven plays and taking a 34-21 lead on Smith’s 9-yard touchdown run.

Trinity’s Robbie Lewis recovered a fumble on Lafayette’s next possession, setting up Blackburn’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Noah Ellison. Smith’s two-point conversion run gave Trinity a 42-21 lead at the 3:36 mark of the third quarter.

“We came out playing their game and their tempo, but once we play our game and our tempo no one in the state can compete with us,” Blackburn said.

The Generals (13-2) finished with three turnovers, compared with two for Trinity.

“Turnovers were the key,” Shaw said. “Those turnovers stalled drives and gave them great field position. You can’t give them great field position. They’re too good to play them on a short field.”

Smith’s 15-yard TD run and Blackburn’s 71-yard touchdown pass to Moore completed the scoring in the fourth quarter.

The victory capped the ninth undefeated season in Trinity history.

“We won it back in 2014, and it felt great,” Smith said. “But there’s something about being 15-0. It has a ring to it.”

* At halftime, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association named Cooper’s Dante Hendrix the Class 6-A Player of the Year and Ryle’s Mike Engler the Class 6-A Coach of the Year.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

LAFAYETTE          7             7             7             0 – 21

TRINITY               14           13           15           14 – 56

T – Spencer Blackburn 30 run (Zach Williams kick); L – Cameron Morgan 4 run (Sutton Averitt kick); T – Blackburn 2 run (Williams kick); T – Jovel Smith 38 pass from Blackburn (Williams kick); L – Walker Wood 3 run (Averitt kick); T – Noah Hoffman 6 pass from Blackburn (run failed); L – Quinten Brown 51 pass from Wood (Averitt kick); T – Jovan Smith 9 run (Williams kick); T – Noah Ellison 8 pass from Blackburn (Jovan Smith run); T – Jovan Smith 15 run (Williams kick); T – Rondale Moore 71 pass from Blackburn (Williams kick).

L                            T

First downs         25                          23

Total yards          342                       481

Rushes-yards      44-160                 33-259

Comp-Att-Int      14-18-1                14-16-1

Passing yards      182                       222

Fumbles-lost       5-2                        2-1

Punts-avg            2-34.5                  0-0

Penalties-yards  14-140                 17-186

Christian Academy-Louisville players celebrate after their 24-6 win over Danville in the KHSAA Class 2A high school football state championship in Bowling Green, Ky., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Bac Totrong/Daily News via AP)

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Maybe it was jitters or the cold weather or the rain, but the Christian Academy football team wasn’t itself during the first half of Sunday’s Russell Athletic Class 2-A state championship game.

The Centurions led 2-0 at halftime but managed just two first downs and 63 yards of offense over the first 24 minutes of action.

“The mood in there was so down,” coach Stefan LeFors said of the locker room at halftime. “It was like we were down 28-0.”

But with the help of two stellar sophomores, the Centurions found their groove in the second half and picked up the first state title in school history.

Austin Carr threw a pair of touchdown passes to Milton Wright and Wright added a TD pass of his own as CAL defeated Danville 24-6 in front of 5,169 fans at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

A CAL program that began varsity play in 1998 and lost its first 15 games now can call itself a state champion.

“It’s crazy,” said Wright, who finished the season with 27 touchdowns. “It’s a great feeling to say, ‘Hey, my seniors got to go out on top. My family got to go out on top.’ It’s pretty cool.”

CAL opened this season with a 41-14 loss to Class 6-A stalwart Simon Kenton before reeling off 14 straight victories.

A 44-14 victory over eventual Class 3-A runner-up Central on Sept. 2 got the Centurions going, and back-to-back victories over 2-A powers DeSales and Mayfield sealed CAL’s first trip to a state final.

“Beating Central the way we did really opened my eyes,” LeFors said. “I knew we had a special bunch, but we still had some young guys in some key spots that had to grow up quick. Throughout the course of the year they got better, better and better and capped off a great season with a state championship.”

But it came with some struggle Sunday.

CAL punted on its first four possession and managed to get on the scoreboard first only after a high snap on a Danville punt attempt went through the end zone, giving the Centurions a 2-0 lead at the 9:09 mark of the second quarter.

Danville (12-3) managed 119 yards of offense in the first half but missed two field-goal tries and had a pass intercepted by CAL’s Ryan Lagestee.

Wright credited the coaching staff with lifting the team’s spirits during halftime.

“It was like, ‘Hey, we have something to do, and we have to do it right now,’” Wright said. “The coaches showed leadership and said, ‘We’re going to change this, this and this, and we’re going to get the job done.’”

Anteneh Thompson got CAL going by returning the opening kickoff of the second half 38 yards to the Danville 47-yard line. Six plays later Carr found Wright on a post route for a 27-yard touchdown pass. Wright bounced off two Danville defenders at the 10-yard line before getting into the end zone.

“Milton is one of the best receivers in in the state, and we work well together,” Carr said. “We’ve been working for this since the seventh grade, so I knew when coach called the play who I was going to throw to.”

Another safety gave CAL an 11-0 lead with 4:26 left in the third quarter, and 31 seconds later Carr hit Wright for a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 17-0 lead.

“It was a tale of two halves,” Danville coach Clay Clevenger said. “In the first half we were able to move the ball some and were in pretty good down and distance and field position, and we weren’t able to capitalize. In the third quarter it was flipped and they got us backed up and we made some mistakes, and they were able to capitalize.”

CAL put the game away early in the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-goal at the 7-yard line, Wright lined up at quarterback in the Wildcat formation. He rolled to his right and found Nick Weaver for a touchdown pass and a 24-0 lead.

It was the second TD pass of the season for the versatile Wright, who scored touchdowns multiple ways throughout the year (17 receiving, four punt returns, three interception returns, two kickoff returns and one rushing).

“Coach called a little pass play, and I was like, ‘Oh, OK, let’s do it then,’” Wright said with a smile. “I’m glad I got to get the ball to Nick Weaver, and he got the job done.”

For LeFors, the former University of Louisville quarterback, it was a thrilling finish to his sixth season as CAL’s head coach.

“You hear so many other champions say it: ‘Once you get that first one you’re so much more hungry for the next one,’ so I am,” LeFors said. “But I definitely want to enjoy this one with these guys.”

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

DANVILLE                           0             0             0             6 – 6

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY      0             2             15           7 – 24

CAL – Safety; CAL – Milton Wright 27 pass from Austin Carr (Eric Quinton kick); CAL – Safety; CAL – Wright 45 pass from Carr (kick failed); CAL – Nick Weaver 7 pass from Wright (Quinton kick); DAN – D’Mauriae VanCleave 3 pass from Zack Dampier (pass failed).

DAN                      CAL

First downs         14                          7

Total yards          231                       201

Rushes-yards      29-68                    39-100

Comp-Att-Int      19-35-1                5-12-0

Passing yards      163                       101

Fumbles-lost       5-1                        1-0

Punts-avg            4-24.2                  6-43.2

Penalties-yards  7-62                      7-60

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Embarrassed last year in its first-ever trip to a state final, the Johnson Central High School football team found redemption Sunday night.

Joe Jackson rushed for three touchdowns and the Golden Eagles rolled up 344 rushing yards in a 48-0 rout of Franklin-Simpson in the Russell Athletic Class 4-A state championship game in front of 6,358 fans at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Johnson Central (14-1) lost to South Warren 36-6 in last year’s 4-A final and used that as motivation this season.

“We felt like we let everybody in the mountains down last year,” Golden Eagles coach Jim Matney said. “This is important to our county and for everybody who has ever put on a black-and-gold jersey.”

Jackson scored on runs of 19, 29 and 5 yards as Johnson Central built a 28-0 lead midway through the second quarter. Riley Preece’s 38-yard touchdown pass to Geordan Blanton and two-point conversion pass to Noah Frisby gave the Golden Eagles a 36-0 lead with 1:08 left in the first half and started the mercy-rule running clock for the rest of the game.

Blake Gamble led Johnson Central with 90 rushing yards on five carries, and Jackson added 85 yards on 15 attempts.

Matney also praised a defense that limited Franklin-Simpson to one first down and 18 total yards. Matney said he changed his program’s defensive philosophy the day after last year’s loss to South Warren.

“It’s been lights out almost ever since,” said Matney, whose squad allowed just 15 total points over five playoff games and finished with three straight shutouts. “We recognized we were trying to do a couple of real complicated things … and needed to change to a speedier defense. Things got simpler and became crystal clear for our kids.”

Josiah Robey was the top rusher for the Wildcats (14-1) with 25 yards on six carries.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

JOHNSON CENTRAL         21           15           6             6 – 48

FRANKLIN-SIMPSON        0             0             0             0 – 0

JC                          FS

First downs         18                          1

Total yards          403                       18

Rushes-yards      49-344                 20-9

Comp-Att-Int      2-4-0                    2-10-1

Passing yards      59                          9

Fumbles-lost       2-1                        2-1

Punts-avg            2-36                      6-34.7

Penalties-yards 6-38                       6-59

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The most prolific scorer in Bowling Green High School football history, Jamale Carothers ended his career with a bang Sunday night.

The senior running back scored five touchdowns – four rushing and one receiving – as the Purples whipped Pulaski County 70-22 in the Russell Athletic Class 5-A state championship game in front of 6,352 fans at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Bowling Green set a record for points in a state final, surpassing the mark set by Trinity in its 62-21 victory over Scott County in the 2011 Class 6-A final.

Carothers, who has committed to Navy, finished his career with 514 points to rank 23^rd in state history. On Sunday he carried 18 times for 128 yards and also had five receptions for 111 yards.

Bowling Green (15-0) won its second straight 5-A title and its fifth in the past six years. The Purples also have the state’s longest current winning streak at 27 games, their last loss coming to St. Xavier (45-19) last season.

After Bowling Green jumped to a 22-8 lead, Pulaski County’s Wiley Cain threw a pair of touchdown passes to pull the Maroons (12-3) even at 22 by halftime. But Bowling Green dominated the second half with 48 straight points and finished the game with 410 yards of offense.

Purples quarterback Clark Payne completed 15 of 22 passes for 278 yards and two scores. Cain was 24 for 42 for 187 yards and two scores.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

De’Von Cooper, the 6-foot-4 senior guard ranked among the top players in Kentucky, had his eligibility appeal denied by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association on Monday, Waggener High School athletic director Jamie Dumstorf said.

Cooper averaged 17.2 points and 4.0 rebounds a game as a sophomore at Waggener during the 2014-15 season before transferring to Henderson (Nevada) Findlay Prep for his junior season. He averaged 7.0 points per game at Findlay Prep before transferring back to Waggener this summer.

According to Dumstorf, the KHSAA hearing officer ruled Cooper did not qualify for any of the exceptions under KHSAA Bylaw 6, which requires an athlete to sit out a calendar year after transferring.

Dumstorf said the Cooper family still can choose to appeal to KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett to overturn the ruling of the hearing officer.

Cooper was the No. 20-ranked player in Kentucky in The Courier-Journal’s preseason poll of coaches. Colleges showing interest in Cooper are IUPUI, Kent State, Toledo, Western Kentucky, Wright State, North Carolina-Wilmington, Morehead State, Ball State and New Orleans.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

Waggener’s De’Von Cooper has been ruled ineligible by the KHSAA.

Commissioner Julian Tackett said the KHSAA will begin discussions soon about where to host the state football finals in the future. Associated Press photo.

Last weekend marked the second straight year the Kentucky High School Athletic Association was forced to adjust its schedule for the state football championships because of a conflict with the Conference USA championship game at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green.

The KHSAA’s current contract to host the football finals in Bowling Green runs through 2018, but questions have arisen about the future of the site given the possibility of future conflicts.

KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett addressed these concerns with The Courier-Journal on Sunday night.

* Courier-Journal: Is the KHSAA reassessing its current contract with WKU because of the possibility of conflicts in 2017 and 2018?

* Tackett: I think it’s already at that point. We had a discussion with the (KHSAA Board of Control) in November. Our board technically sets the sites, and I said, “You know, I’m not saying we change and I’m not lobbying we change. I think we need to have a discussion about options and what we have going forward.” Even if we’re just thinking about 2019 and beyond, we’re being irresponsible if we don’t start talking. … I think (WKU) would tell you if their university’s success means we need to look at something else, I don’t think it’s all that problematic for them. I think it’s good for both of us.

* C-J: Would you have other options for hosting in 2017 and 2018 if you decided to break the current contract with WKU?

* Tackett: I think you have to look long-term. We have an agreement to host down here, but it’s flexible for both of us in terms of scheduling. It depends on what we find out. We have to do some exploration. We really have to do some soul-searching discussions with the board. The board that 8-10 years ago awarded the long-term deal (at WKU) has been totally turned over. We have to get feedback from our schools and from our football advisory committee, which is a critical group. It’s time to have that discussion.

* C-J: How big of an issue have the schedule changes over the last two years been for the schools involved?

* Tackett: We heard hardly nothing at all this week. One of the Class A schools expressed some concerns, and I think they were very narrow-scoped to their issues. So, maybe our schools aren’t bothered by this. They spend four weeks finding out on Sunday or Monday when they play next. So, what’s a fifth? At the same time, are you really going to continue to build an event this way?

* C-J: How would you address the history of moving the football finals from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in Louisville because of a similar conflict you’re now facing at WKU?

* Tackett: It is no different than the situation we had with the Big East Conference. And after a couple of years of that problem and their former coach – who we couldn’t work with on the scheduling – we had that evaluation and had to move it. At the same time, some of those people who are so pro-Louisville weren’t coming to the games in Louisville. They’re just complaining that they’re not there.

* C-J: What are your thoughts on the other possible sites – the University of Louisville’s Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium and the University of Kentucky’s Commonwealth Stadium?

* Tackett: It’s tough because possible alternative sites are so enormous compared to the size of our crowds. Those old all-star games in the summer that had a thousand people in a 50,000 seat stadium, those thoughts are still popping into all of our coaches’ heads. Is that the atmosphere we really want for a state championship?

* C-J: Is Eastern Kentucky University’s Roy Kidd Stadium a viable option?

* Tackett: I don’t think so physical-plant-wise, but I think they have it under development. (EKU athletic director Stephen Lochmueller) has asked that I make some time to talk to them before we actually go out and look for sites. They have some issues in town with housing, but they’re trying to develop some more hotels. This event uses up a lot of rooms, and it’s not something every city can handle.

* C-J: How big of an issue is securing a title sponsor in Louisville or Lexington like you have with Russell Athletic in Bowling Green?

* Tackett: We have a sponsorship that underwrites almost all of the team travel for this event. That’s huge. We’ve never had that from anybody else. There’s only so much the universities can do because they’re all prospective student-athletes and they have NCAA rules to worry about. So you have to involve your tourism commission and your housing people and your sponsors. Somebody has to step up.

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

Here are boys and girls high school basketball scores from Dec. 6, 2016

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BOYS

Louisville Area

FAIRDALE 57, NORTH BULLITT 43

FAIRDALE (2-2, Region 6): Glenn Queen 5p, Markelo Sullivan 13p, Jax Gaddie 2p, Seth Dewbois 16p, Trez Allen 4p, Craig Ash 14p, Jarron Gaddie 3p

NORTH BULLITT (2-2, Region 6): Lance Johnson 5, Peyton Luttrell 5p, Brendan Holt 9p, Logan Stweinmacher 7, Dylan Ing 11, Tyler Caummisar 4p, Tyler Jackson 2p

IROQUOIS 75, ATHERTON 64

IROQUOIS (1-2, Region 6): T.C. Wright 6p; Damon Richardson 29p; TreSaun Edwards 8p; Davarrio Martin 12p; Demetris Booth 4p; Keelan Kennedy 13p; Kalon Howard 2p.

ATHERTON (1-4, Region 7): Flynn Calnon 17p; Abelson Barthelemy 15p; Ty Lauderdale 10p; Jordan Pulford 10p; Jacob Walsh 4p; Jordan Johnson 2p; Justin Lado 5p; Josiah Price 1p

DESALES 75, SOUTHERN 59

DESALES (2-1, Region 6): Austin Black 14p, Dalton Kelly 13p, Jaxon Vurgess 23p, Sam Weining 13p, Jack Michels 4p, Travis Seibert 8p

SOUTHERN (0-3, Region 6): Dan Black 19p, Charles Wilson 9p, Ronyell Hamby 2p, Jevon Caulier 2p, Olieng Kalakon 1p, Anthony Mathis 2p, Omari Tyler 3p, Johnluke Cancel 6p, Matthew Jones 6p, Hakeim Reedel 5p, Kendall Jones 4p

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jaxon Vurgess scored 23 points in the second half to lead the way as DeSales cruised to its second win of the season.

VALLEY 86, WAGGENER 83

VALLEY (4-0, Region 6): Raekwon Evans 9p; Eric George 16p; Cameron Wilson 13p; Curt Lewis 21p; Tre Anderson 17p; Xavier Johnson 8p; Jerry Davis 2p.

WAGGENER (2-1, Region 7): Ethan Taylor 13p; Kevion Hudson 5p; Jaago Kalakon 14p; Jacquees Hobbs 27p; Keontrey Chappell 3p; Ben Simic 4p; Anthony Irvin 3p; Cobie Montgomery 12p.

CAL 56, SHELBY COUNTY 42

CAL (1-1, Region 7): Casey Purvis 15p, Matt Duvall 2p, Parker Jones 23p, Austin Carr 2p, Clay Evans 3p, Michael Woodword 11p

SHELBY CO. (0-4, Region 8): Adrian Julien 5p, 2a; Jordan Hunter 3p, 2r; Trey Stalnaker 9p, 1r, 1s; T.J. Robinson 2p, 3r; Tyler Drane 5p, 5r; Jordan Armstrong 11p, 9r; Kyion Stone 3p 3r; Keshawn Cattlet 1p, 3r

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. – Without its starting center Josh Edwards, the Rockets failed to deal with the Centurions’ muscle inside as it fell to 0-4. The Centurions were led in scoring by Parker Jones, who had 23 points, while Casey Purvis and Michael Woodword chipped in with 15 points and 11 points respectively. Jordan Armstrong narrowly missed a double-double for the Rockets with 11 points and nine rebounds.

PRP 71, KCD 56

PRP (3-0, 2-0 Region 6): Bryant Robinson 21p, 13r, 4s; Trey Hill 9p, 8r, 6s; Cyncer Wilson 8p; Cashawn Beasley 4p; Tyler Redmon 3p; Logan Hudson 6p, 5r

KCD (2-2, 1-0 Region 7): Solomon Mathis 10p, Junior Mathis 22p, Hayden Craus 16p, Justin Grissom 3p, Wilder Brice 2p, Cedric Cosby 3p

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Behind a strong performance from Bryant Robinson, the Panthers improved to 3-0 on the season with a win over the Bearcats. Robinson had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and four steals as PRP held KCD to just 19 points in the first half. Junior Mathis paced the Bearcats with 22 points, most of them coming in the second half.

COLLEGIATE 55, BULLITT CENTRAL 50

COLLEGIATE (4-1, Region 7): Ryan McDaniel 15p; Barrett Myers 13p; Parker Duff 11p; Tyler McDaniel 10p; Alec Hurtzman 5p; Nyaab Grewal 1p.

BULLITT CENTRAL (1-3, Region 6): Jacob Mann 15p;Tanner Hazlett 14p; Austin Lewis 6p; Tyler Tatum 6p; Trey Kearney 4p; Danny Goldsmith 3p; Jax Lester 2p.

MANUAL 81, PORTLAND CHRISTIAN 47

MANUAL (1-2): Will Britt 3p; Brent Williams 10p; Jonah Gelhaus 3p; Lesther Perez-Gray 2p; Jordan McClendon 18p; Brook Cassin 9p; Eli Roberts 9p; T.J. Ballard 12p; Noah Hawkins 12; Luke Carns 3p.

PORTLAND CHRISTIAN (2-2): Isiah Young 7p; Keller Mackey 8p; Jonah Trejo 1p; Quincy Dye 24; Michael Meredith 4p; Zach Lowman 3p.

NORTH HARDIN 65, EASTERN 48

NORTH HARDIN (3-1, Region 5): Trevon Cooper 7p; Gavin Root 14p; JoJo Dixon 2p; Tony Jackson 28p; James Pitre 4p; Roger McFarlane 10p.

EASTERN (0-1, Region 7): Jacob Robinson 3p; Jordan Lyons 6p; Braxton Johnson 1p; Nick Sparks 2p; Kahlil Garmon 2p; William Clay 2p; Caleb Williams 15p; Javen Rushin 17p.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Holding a six-point lead entering the fourth quarter, the Trojans outscored the Eagles 17-6 to pull away for their third victory of the year. Tony Jackson scored 28 points for the Trojans in the victory, while Javen Rushin had a team-high 17 points for the Eagles in its first game of the season.

MALE 62, NORTH OLDHAM 53

MALE (3-0, Region 7): Jeremiah Goldwair 15p; Jaelin Ferrell 5p; Hogan Brownley 18p; Hunter McCutcheon 6p; Rasean McCawley 2p; Javon Davis 12p; Shane Doughty 2p.

NORTH OLDHAM (1-1, Region 8): Yates 5p; Burton 2p; Wheeler 15p; Drury 15p; Bonny 3p; McLellan 13p.

SOUTH OLDHAM 93, SPENCER COUNTY 64

SOUTH OLDHAM (3-0, Region 8): Joe Griffin 15p; Devin Young 17p; Caleb Clark 2p; Peyton Hicks 1p; Dyllon Hoover 11p; Luke Morrison 13p; Aaron Franklin 19p; David Beyerle 7p.

SPENCER COUNTY (2-2, Region 8): Daniel Wheeler 13p; Jacob Seawright 3p; Jake Whitlock 8p; Jackson Cole 9p; Sam Conley 8p; Michael Seawright 5p; Bryson Cannon 4p; Jacob Coke 14p.

OLDHAM COUNTY 66, ANDERSON COUNTY 49

OLDHAM CO.(3-1, Region 8): Ismail Jones 17p; Ryan Heelan 9p; Jackson Gibson 6p; Travis Henderson 20p; Zach Larimore 12p; Cameron Covany 2p.

ANDERSON CO. (2-1, Region 8): Cobe Penny 12p; John Garmon 5p; Dylan Pittman 8p; Christian Gritter 16p; Keegan Yett 6p; Brennon Maxberry 2p.

WESTERN 48, HOLY CROSS 45

WESTERN (2-1, Region 6): Dajour Cameron 8p, Anthony Lewis 5p, Dontrey Lowe 2p, Juantae Nickerson 2p, Kyon Pearson 10p, Oneal Swint 8p, Vito Taylor 11p, Juvon Thompson 2p

HOLY CROSS (1-1, Region 6): Cade Crawley 2p, Deshawn Ellis 4p, Sam Bearden 4p, Jaren McDonald 4p, Chase Phillips 15p, Ethan Short 3p, Max Bearden 10p, Shane Barkley 3p

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Vito Taylor and Kyon Pearson both scored in double-figures as Western improved to 2-1 in a win over Holy Cross. Chase Phillips had 15 points for the Cougars in the defeat. Western trailed 21-13 at halftime but went on a 19-9 run to take the lead in the third quarter and it held on to win.

TRINITY 76, BARDSTOWN 54

TRINITY (2-0, Region 7): David Johnson 8p, 4r, 1s, 5a; Jay Scrubb 11p, 6r, 2a; Lukas Burkman 16p, 3r, 4s, 2a; L.J. Harris 16p, 5r, 1a; David Burton 6p, 8r, 3s, 3a; Damon McClain 2s, 2a; Stan Turnier 8p, 1r, 2a; Justin Powell 4p, 2r, 4s, 2a; Brendan King 2p, 1r, 3s; Walter Johnson 5p; Kamari Kenemore 1r

BARDSTOWN (1-1): Keshon Marshall 5 p, Santrell Farmer 15p, Kel Livers 6, Trey Riney 2p, Tre’Jon Wells 26p, Tayshawn Anthony 2p

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – The Shamrocks improved to 2-0 on the season with an all-around strong performance on both ends of the court. The ‘Rocks shot more than 50 percent from the field and defensively they forced 26 turnovers, resulting in a lot of fast-break points. L.J. Harris and Lukas Burkman each scored 16 points for Trinity, while Tre’Jon Wells led Bardstown with a 26-point performance.

BUTLER 71, BULLITT EAST 70

BUTLER (4-0, Region 6): Marcus Montgomery 21p; Austin Wise 10p; Ryan Luckett 11p; Kelshawn Mozee 11p; Maurice Tolley 12p; Devin Pendergrass 1p; Frank Bentley 2p; Michael Burns 3p.

BULLITT EAST (1-2, Region 6): Connor Green 21p, 10r; Noah Wilson 6p; Grant Skaggs 9p; Jared Osborne 22p; Luke Ezell 12p, 8a.

FERN CREEK 95, SENECA 65

FERN CREEK (4-0, Region 6): Jaylen Howard 3p; Thomas 3p; Wells 12p; Price 12p; Jones 8p; Wickliffe 10p; Childress 4p; Moore 20p; Rogers 11p; Coleman 6p; Owens 2p; Troutman 2p; Blaire 2p.

SENECA (0-5, Region 7): Tayquan Smith 12p; Timothy Gordon 4p; Phil Armstrong 3p; Dayshawn Chaney 15p; Richard Ninamou 11p; Myron Malone 2p; James Keelin 4p; Carl Parker 14p.

Scores from around the state

Adair Co. 77, Marion Co. 68

Augusta 70, Heritage Christian Academy 22

Barren Co. 57, Allen Co.-Scottsville 46

Bellevue 73, Silver Grove 40

Berea 72, Ky. School for the Deaf 31

Bethlehem 62, Thomas Nelson 24

Bishop Brossart 81, St. Patrick 64

Bourbon Co. 86, Mason Co. 79, OT

Bowling Green 97, Elizabethtown 58

Boyle Co. 70, East Jessamine 63

Bracken Co. 77, Robertson County 60

Buckhorn 62, Jackson City 52

Caldwell Co. 63, Crittenden Co. 60

Campbell Co. 76, Cov. Holy Cross 52

Central Hardin 56, Grayson Co. 54

Christian Co. 66, Madisonville-North Hopkins 53

Clinton Co. 65, Monroe Co. 64, OT

Collins 70, Franklin Co. 54

Cooper 77, Conner 47

Corbin 78, Lexington Catholic 75

Cov. Catholic 91, St. Henry 33

Cumberland Co. 66, Metcalfe Co. 38

Daviess Co. 57, Edmonson Co. 48

Eminence 59, Henry Co. 56

Franklin-Simpson 73, South Warren 52

Fulton City 53, Christian Fellowship 38

Fulton Co. 74, Community Christian (Paducah) 41

George Rogers Clark 53, Madison Central 42

Grant Co. 77, Williamstown 74

Graves Co. 68, Murray 59

Green Co. 57, Hart Co. 51

Greenup Co. 86, Fairview 64

Greenwood 68, Russell Co. 52

Hancock Co. 60, Breckinridge Co. 55

Harlan 53, Middlesboro 41

Harlan Co. 59, Bell Co. 29

Hazard 82, Lee Co. 63

Hopkins Co. Central 72, Trigg Co. 32

Hopkinsville 95, Fort Campbell 37

Jellico, Tenn. 59, Williamsburg 44

John Hardin 83, Fort Knox 56

Knott Co. Central 81, June Buchanan 44

Knox Central 93, Barbourville 71

Leslie Co. 90, Wolfe Co. 77

Letcher County Central 84, Betsy Layne 43

Lex. Bryan Station 84, Lex. Henry Clay 74

Lex. Christian 88, Lex. Tates Creek 57

Lex. Paul Dunbar 85, Lex. Lafayette 57

Lex. Sayre 66, Frankfort 54

Lincoln Co. 69, Wayne Co. 59

Lloyd Memorial 66, Newport Central Catholic 63

Lou. Brown 79, Evangel Christian 69

Marshall Co. 96, Carlisle Co. 52

Mayfield 85, Hickman Co. 34

McCracken County 51, Calloway Co. 37

Morgan Co. 48, Lewis Co. 44

Nelson Co. 65, Butler Co. 58

Newport 66, Boone Co. 61

North Laurel 80, Madison Southern 60

Ohio Co. 63, Logan Co. 50

Owen Co. 69, Trimble Co. 65

Owensboro Catholic 83, Muhlenberg County 54

Paducah Tilghman 79, Ballard Memorial 29

Paris 53, Montgomery Co. 49

Pendleton Co. 87, Nicholas Co. 62

Perry Co. Central 74, Clay Co. 64

Pike Co. Central 71, Allen Central 63

Pineville 70, Thomas Walker, Va. 39

Providence, Ind. 52, Meade Co. 44

Russellville 71, Warren East 53

Scott 67, Harrison Co. 58

Scott Co. 96, Powell Co. 81

Shelby Valley 67, Prestonsburg 45

Simon Kenton 66, Ryle 57

Somerset 92, Glasgow 58

South Floyd 100, Jenkins 73

South Laurel 69, Whitley Co. 39

Southwestern 90, Casey Co. 84

Taylor Co. 70, Campbellsville 34

Walton-Verona 55, Gallatin Co. 53, OT

Warren Central 68, Owensboro 67, OT

Washington Co. 77, Garrard Co. 55

West Jessamine 80, Danville 60

Western Hills 54, Woodford Co. 49

EKC Tournament

Bath Co. 81, Fleming Co. 62

Russell 59, East Carter 50

West Carter 80, Rowan Co. 72

GIRLS

Louisville Area

FERN CREEK 68, SENECA 33

FERN CREEK (3-0, Region 6): Nsasa Makando 14p; Maelyn Ridener 18p; Lauren Smith 2p; Aliyah Stallard 2p; Kasia Harris 1p; Ally Mohn 3p; Alexis Smith 19p; Sierra Hancock 4p; Tiana Austin 5p.

SENECA (0-4, Region 7): Ashanti Starks 1p, 2r, 3a; Daisja Trotter 19p, 5r, 3a; Breanna Anthony 8p, 15r; Alexis White 4p, 3r; Marie Ninamou 1p, 2r.

HOLY CROSS 55, WESTERN 17

HOLY CROSS (2-2, Region 6): Addyson Medley 2p; Ally Klein 6p; Kaley Reed 8p; Lauren Schraut 14p, 7r; Gabby Vasquez 2p; Halle Snyder 14p; Olivia Murphy 4p; Madison Turner 5p.

WESTERN (0-3, Region 6): Kelita Adams 3p; Cheyenne Brooks 7p; Alejandra Cisneros 2p; Carmen Forbes 1p; Alyssa Hayes 4p.

WAGGENER 66, VALLEY 58, OT

WAGGENER (1-4, Region 7): Melissa Chase 2p; La’Sha Dunn 11p; Alexis Voll 11p; Ne’zja Elliot 41p; Nguenar Cisse 1p.

VALLEY (1-2, Region 6): Serena Brumsack 12p; Faith James 2p; Lazhia Mitchell 29p; Arion Holmes 13p; Mahogany Maddox 2p

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Wildcats picked up their first win of the season in dramatic fashion, outlasting the Vikings in overtime. Ne’zja Elliot scored a game-high 41 points to lead the visitors. Lazhia Mitchell led the Vikings with 29 points.

CENTRAL 54, PRP 48

CENTRAL (1-1, Region 7): Lisa Guin 4p; Shamaria Stikes 11p; Precious Hereford 4p; Deasia Yates 2p; Darian Neal 4p; Stephanie Cole 18p; Aurianna Burnett 4p; Domonique Blakely 2p; Montrice Ryland 3p; India New 2p.

PRP (2-1, Region 6): Brianna Burke 2p; Reaunna 4p; Amani Saunders 5p; Mariah Jones 11p; Perri Mitchell 24p; Dayja Evans 2p.

MERCY 80, JEFFERSONTOWN 10

MERCY (2-2, Region 6): Jalyn Shorter 2p, 2r; Sidney Sheohard 4p, 3a; Hope Sivori 6p, 4a; Sadie 5p; Regan Berger 8p; Josie Woods 15p; Camryn Muss 2p; Raquel Reese 8p; Lee Hagan 8p; Elizabeth Anderson 5p; Grace Walsh 8p; Danielle Feldkamp 9p.

JEFFERSONTOWN (1-5, Region 6): Kamay White 2p; Jasmine Thomas 2p; Meredith 3p; Naomi Johnson 3p.

ATHERTON 50, IROQUOIS 14

ATHERTON (3-2, Region 7): Lauren Burks 4p; Sarah Overley 10p; Paige Riley 2p; Caitlyn Taylor 9p; Paige Taylor 13p; Kaylynn Thompson 2p; Hailey Stone 10p.

IROQUOIS (0-4, Region 6): Mariam King 6p; Makazia Swan 3p; Ceyaira Shaw 2p; Tojanae Boyd 3p.

MOORE 80, DOSS 57

MOORE (4-1, Region 6): Dajia Stafford 20p; Alexus Crawford 12p; Nicola Adams 16p; Asia Collins 2p; Takiya Adams 5p; Jahlia McNealy 2p; Sage Blue 4p; Taliyah Jordan 19p.

DOSS (1-3, Region 6): Jamari Tillman 4p; Kemeshia Moxley 22p; Khadizah Hellman 3p; Shacora Paige 9p; Kayla Tindall 19p.

ST. FRANCIS 62, KY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 24

ST. FRANCIS (3-1, Region 7): Alexis Nelson 46p; Jamani Reed 5p; Caroline Pepa 4p; Lily Johnson 3p; Adelaide Lenihan 4p.

KY. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (0-5, Region 12): Zoe Andrews 11p; Keavra Davis 3p; Karly Bott 2p; Adriana Norris 6p; Haylie Kircher 2p.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Junior guard Alexis Nelson led the Wyverns with 46 points including three 3-pointers. Nelson also went 15 of 16 from the free-throw line. Through 4 games, Nelson is averaging 36.5 PPG and is shooting 93 percent from the charity stripe (53 of 57). Freshman Lily Johnson led all rebounders with eight.

Scores from around the state

Allen Co.-Scottsville 46, Barren Co. 39

Anderson Co. 66, Collins 63

Barbourville 50, Oneida Baptist 33

Beechwood 61, Lloyd Memorial 53

Belfry 47, Sheldon Clark 42

Bethlehem 57, Thomas Nelson 48

Butler Co. 45, Warren East 31

Calloway Co. 62, McCracken County 38

Campbellsville 50, Taylor Co. 39

Christian Co. 54, Madisonville-North Hopkins 48

Crittenden Co. 50, Caldwell Co. 49

Danville 52, Pulaski Co. 47

Daviess Co. 61, Edmonson Co. 49

Dawson Springs 52, Fort Campbell 26

Fairview 57, Elliott Co. 51

Franklin Co. 70, Lex. Lafayette 40

Frederick Fraize 60, Cannelton, Ind. 55

Fulton Co. 60, Community Christian (Paducah) 18

Garrard Co. 64, Washington Co. 28

Glasgow 57, Bowling Green 50

Green Co. 63, Hart Co. 42

Harlan Co. 70, Bell Co. 33

Henderson Co. 52, Castle, Ind. 40

Jackson Co. 61, Lynn Camp 50

John Hardin 52, LaRue Co. 38

Lawrence Co. 67, Allen Central 28

Lex. Bryan Station 62, Lex. Henry Clay 61

Lex. Christian 28, Lex. Tates Creek 26

Lex. Paul Dunbar 70, Madison Southern 61

Lincoln Co. 70, Wayne Co. 44

Marion Co. 71, Adair Co. 45

Marshall Co. 69, Livingston Central 34

Mayfield 52, Hickman Co. 21

Metcalfe Co. 69, Cumberland Co. 49

Monroe Co. 72, Clinton Co. 37

Muhlenberg County 72, Owensboro 44

Murray 64, Hopkinsville 40

Nelson Co. 62, Elizabethtown 60

North Bullitt 74, Lou. Fairdale 46

Ohio Co. 37, Logan Co. 30

Owensboro Catholic 65, Warren Central 28

Paris 45, Montgomery Co. 40

Phelps 71, Jenkins 56

Raceland 65, St. Patrick 29

Russell Co. 70, Greenwood 48

Scott 73, Ryle 67

South Laurel 72, Whitley Co. 47

South Oldham 64, Carroll Co. 39

South Warren 69, Franklin-Simpson 37

Union Co. 63, Eldorado, Ill. 57

University Heights 47, Lyon Co. 40

Williamsburg 68, Jellico, Tenn. 30

Woodford Co. 73, Western Hills 56

City of Metropolis Tournament

Carbondale, Ill. 68, Paducah Tilghman 34

Graves Co. 48, Massac County, Ill. 15

Here are stats and scores from boys and girls high school basketball games on Dec. 7, 2016.

Eastern High School basketball coach David Henley, with players Javen Rushin, left, Caleb Williams and Braxton Johnson, on right. Nov. 7, 2016.

EASTERN 71, JEFFERSONTOWN 38

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On the backs of a strong shooting performance from behind the arc, the Eagles crushed the visiting Chargers. The Eagles shot 11 of 26, or 46 percent from behind the arc, as Caleb Williams, Javen Rushin, and Braxton Johnson all scored in double figures.

JEFFERSONTOWN(2-2)

Jalen Davis 9p, Dakota White 4p, Devonte McCloud 6p, Justin Baker 4p, Tayshon Caudell 4p, Derius Martin 9, Chris Trigg 2p

EASTERN (1-1)

Sugar Ray Wyche 4p, Jacob Robinson 8p, Jordan Lyons 9p, Braxton Johnson 11p, Trent Robinson 5p, Kahlil Garmon 1p, Will Clay 4p, Caleb Williams 15p, 6r, Javen Rushin 14p

Rock Creek (Ind.) 71, Moore 64

Cin. SCPA, Ohio 72, Silver Grove 40

Holmes 69, Bishop Brossart 40

GIRLS

SPENCER COUNTY 62, COLLEGIATE 15

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Spencer County sophomore guard Alyssa Howie scored 18 and eclipsed the 1,000th-point mark to lead the visiting Bears (2-1) over the Amazons (2-2). Spencer County hit eight 3-pointers and built a 30-2 cushion after the first quarter.

SPENCER COUNTY (2-1)

Alyssa Howie 18p, 5a; Lauren Lambdin 17p; Abby Myers 7p; Chelsea Stevens 6p, 9r; JD Camacho 4p; Angela Le 3p; Emily Sibert 3p; Haylee Cox 2p; Kelsey Cotton 2p.

COLLEGIATE (2-2)

Natalie Lowen 5p; Haylee Wright 4p; Sophie Call 4p; Brenda Oliver 2p.

EASTERN 92, JEFFERSONTOWN 24

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eagles (2-0), leading 58-14 at the half, crushed the visiting Chargers (1-5). Briana Mishler led all scorers with 27 points and Mikayla Kinnard was second on the Eagles with a 20-point night.

JEFFERSONTOWN (1-5)

Jasmine Thomas 6p; Nia Cole 3p; Telia Perks 11p; Aireal Taylor 2p; Dezhane Carthen 2p.

EASTERN (2-0)

Hunter Wright 4p; Briana Mishler 27p; Breanna Anthoney 4p; Mikayla Kinnard 20p; Peyton Fletcher 2p; Natalie Collins 8p; Kiara Pearl 13p; Destiny Houseal 5p; Jaidyn Townsend 4p; Devin Beach 5p;

MANUAL 79, PRESENTATION 23

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Crimsons (5-0) breezed by the Toppers (1-3) finishing with 16 steals and 20 assists. Jaela Johnson put up 22 points and Tyonne Howard had 21 points in stellar performances for the hosts.

PRESENTATION (1-3)

Courtney Jackson 2p; Lauren Nunnelley 3p; Jaelin Thompson 3p; Lilly Stephenson 3p; Maddie Ruxer 4p; Madison Perkins 4p; Cassie Jones 2p; Ashley Swearingen 2p.

MANUAL (5-0)

Jaela Johnson 22p; Marlena Groves 4p; Tyonne Howard 21p; Jeanay Riley 4p; Tonysha Curry 7p; Dejah Chapman 5p; Anna Littlefield 2p; Nila Blackford 10p; Olivia Evans 4.

Bishop Brossart 48, Ludlow 37

Boone Co. 66, Beechwood 55

Bourbon Co. 46, Lexington Catholic 37

Conner 59, Campbell Co. 55

Cooper 58, Cov. Holy Cross 32

Grant Co. 51, Harrison Co. 29

Holmes 63, St. Henry 27

Jackson City 57, June Buchanan 35

Lex. Bryan Station 83, Berea 55

Newport Central Catholic 46, Dixie Heights 44

Nicholas Co. 61, Bath Co. 27

Simon Kenton 68, Notre Dame 30

Williamstown 62, Henry Co. 22

Fern Creek running back Kyree Hawkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against Bullitt Central at Fern Creek’s Veterans Field.

Several of Kentucky’s top high school football players in the Class of 2017 are scheduled to compete in Sunday’s seventh annual Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at St. Xavier High School. Tickets are $10.

The game will match players from the Greater Louisville area against those from the rest of Kentucky.

The Kentucky roster includes two offensive linemen from Belfry who are headed to area colleges – Cole Bentley (University of Louisville) and Austin Dotson (University of Kentucky).

The Kentucky squad won last year’s game 40-21, but the Greater Louisville squad still leads the series 4-2.

Oldham County’s Mike Shatzer will be the head coach of the Greater Louisville team. Frankfort’s Craig Foley is the coach for the Kentucky squad.

Here are the updated rosters:

* Greater Louisville: Quarterbacks – Andrew Brown (North Bullitt), T.J. Thomas (Male), Larry Harper III (Waggener); Running backs – Branden Leff (Spencer County), Sam Taylor (St. Xavier), Kyree Hawkins (Fern Creek), Isaiah Bankhead (North Hardin), Darius Barbour (Central Hardin);Wide receivers– Jordan Gunter (Ballard), Dalton Maggard (Collins), Jaelin Carter (Manual), B.K. Smith (Male), Trevyn Spencer (Henry County); Offensive linemen – Andrew Arnold (Male), Preston Sullivan (Pleasure Ridge Park), Jalen Stockley (Doss), Connor Shears (Manual), Raymond Wingate (Fern Creek), Shomari Jones (John Hardin), Blake Price (Meade County), Clayton Wilson (Oldham County), Graham Ashkettle (South Oldham); Defensive linemen– Thomas Rogers (John Hardin), Max Willinger (St. Xavier), Kyle Robinson (St. Xavier), Landon Jones (North Oldham); Sean Cleasant (Manual), Bryce Carter (Fairdale);Linebackers – Jonathan Dooley (Central), David Kinnison (Pleasure Ridge Park), Drew Baetens (South Oldham), Jon Board (Ballard), Drew Mack (Shelby County);Defensive backs – Alec Brothers (DeSales), Bryce Cosby (Manual), Nate Hobbs (Male), Brandon Davis (Shelby County), Keanan John (South Oldham), Nate Johnson (North Bullitt), Robert Sheffield (Male);Kicker/punter –Josh Edwards (Shelby County);Head coach– Mike Shatzer (Oldham County).

* Kentucky:Quarterbacks – Zack Dampier (Danville), Clark Payne (Bowling Green);Running backs – Kincer Arnett (Mayfield), Trajon Bright (Mayfield), Jamale Carothers (Bowling Green), Kendrick Hamilton (Scott County);Wide receivers – Keyron Catlett (Christian County), Zach Gaither (Caldwell County), C.J. Hayes (South Warren), Dante Hendrix (Cooper), DeAngelo Wilson (Bowling Green); Tight end – Tyus Short (Mercer County); Offensive linemen – Cole Bentley (Belfry), Austin Dotson (Belfry), Woodford Langford (Lexington Catholic), Colby McKee (Scott County), Cameron O’Hearn (Mason County), Jordan Scott (Belfry), Chazz Tooley (Bowling Green), Ross Whipple (Christian County), Hunter Ziegelmeyer (Covington Catholic); Defensive linemen – Wade Acey (Boyle County), Dalan Cofer (Bowling Green), Hunter Conway (Frankfort), Austin Daulton (Southwestern), Steve Franklin (Glasgow), Chase Ross (Ryle); Linebackers – Dylan Brock (Corbin), Owen Finke (Covington Holy Cross), Quinten Floyd (Bryan Station), Jaxon Janes (Hopkinsville), Alex Shelton (Covington Catholic);Defensive backs – Johnny Drumgole (Russellville), Jack Fagot (Lexington Catholic), Xavier Johnson (Tates Creek), Kenneth Major (Christian County), Donterius Parker (Hopkinsville), Donald Smith (Mercer County); Kickers/punters – Austin Steurer (Gallatin County), Milam Watkins (Russellville); Head coach – Craig Foley (Frankfort).

Senior running back Corey Johnson leads Central in rushing with 946 yards and 18 touchdowns.

The Kentucky Football Coaches Association recognized its Players of the Year and Coaches of the Year in all six classes during last weekend’s state finals in Bowling Green.

Central running back Corey Johnson was the only Louisville-area honoree, taking Class 3-A Player of the Year honors.

Here is the complete list of winners:

* Players of the Year: Cooper’s Donte Hendrix (Class 6-A), Pulaski County’s Jake Johnson (5-A), Johnson Central’s Geordan Blanton (4-A), Central’s Corey Johnson (3-A), Danville’s Zack Dampier (2-A), Paintsville’s Kent Phelps (A).

* Coaches of the Year: Ryle’s Mike Engler (6-A), Covington Catholic’s Eddie Eviston (5-A), Franklin-Simpson’s Doug Preston (4-A), Lexington Catholic’s Mark Perry (3-A), Lexington Christian’s Ethan Atchley (2-A), Paintsville’s Joe Chirico (A).

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

Fern Creek running back Kyree Hawkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against Bullitt Central at Fern Creek’s Veterans Field.

Several of Kentucky’s top high school football players in the Class of 2017 are scheduled to compete in Sunday’s seventh annual Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at St. Xavier High School. Tickets are $10.

The game will match players from the Greater Louisville area against those from the rest of Kentucky.

The Kentucky roster includes two offensive linemen from Belfry who are headed to area colleges – Cole Bentley (University of Louisville) and Austin Dotson (University of Kentucky).

The Kentucky squad won last year’s game 40-21, but the Greater Louisville squad still leads the series 4-2.

Oldham County’s Mike Shatzer will be the head coach of the Greater Louisville team. Frankfort’s Craig Foley is the coach for the Kentucky squad.

Here are the updated rosters:

* Greater Louisville: Quarterbacks – Andrew Brown (North Bullitt), T.J. Thomas (Male), Larry Harper III (Waggener); Running backs – Branden Leff (Spencer County), Sam Taylor (St. Xavier), Kyree Hawkins (Fern Creek), Isaiah Bankhead (North Hardin), Darius Barbour (Central Hardin);Wide receivers– Jordan Gunter (Ballard), Dalton Maggard (Collins), Jaelin Carter (Manual), B.K. Smith (Male), Trevyn Spencer (Henry County); Offensive linemen – Andrew Arnold (Male), Preston Sullivan (Pleasure Ridge Park), Jalen Stockley (Doss), Connor Shears (Manual), Raymond Wingate (Fern Creek), Shomari Jones (John Hardin), Blake Price (Meade County), Clayton Wilson (Oldham County), Graham Ashkettle (South Oldham); Defensive linemen– Thomas Rogers (John Hardin), Max Willinger (St. Xavier), Kyle Robinson (St. Xavier), Landon Jones (North Oldham); Sean Cleasant (Manual), Bryce Carter (Fairdale);Linebackers – Jonathan Dooley (Central), David Kinnison (Pleasure Ridge Park), Drew Baetens (South Oldham), Jon Board (Ballard), Drew Mack (Shelby County);Defensive backs – Alec Brothers (DeSales), Bryce Cosby (Manual), Nate Hobbs (Male), Brandon Davis (Shelby County), Keanan John (South Oldham), Nate Johnson (North Bullitt), Robert Sheffield (Male);Kicker/punter –Josh Edwards (Shelby County);Head coach– Mike Shatzer (Oldham County).

* Kentucky:Quarterbacks – Zack Dampier (Danville), Clark Payne (Bowling Green);Running backs – Kincer Arnett (Mayfield), Trajon Bright (Mayfield), Jamale Carothers (Bowling Green), Kendrick Hamilton (Scott County);Wide receivers – Keyron Catlett (Christian County), Zach Gaither (Caldwell County), C.J. Hayes (South Warren), Dante Hendrix (Cooper), DeAngelo Wilson (Bowling Green); Tight end – Tyus Short (Mercer County); Offensive linemen – Cole Bentley (Belfry), Austin Dotson (Belfry), Woodford Langford (Lexington Catholic), Colby McKee (Scott County), Cameron O’Hearn (Mason County), Jordan Scott (Belfry), Chazz Tooley (Bowling Green), Ross Whipple (Christian County), Hunter Ziegelmeyer (Covington Catholic); Defensive linemen – Wade Acey (Boyle County), Dalan Cofer (Bowling Green), Hunter Conway (Frankfort), Austin Daulton (Southwestern), Steve Franklin (Glasgow), Chase Ross (Ryle); Linebackers – Dylan Brock (Corbin), Owen Finke (Covington Holy Cross), Quinten Floyd (Bryan Station), Jaxon Janes (Hopkinsville), Alex Shelton (Covington Catholic);Defensive backs – Johnny Drumgole (Russellville), Jack Fagot (Lexington Catholic), Xavier Johnson (Tates Creek), Kenneth Major (Christian County), Donterius Parker (Hopkinsville), Donald Smith (Mercer County); Kickers/punters – Austin Steurer (Gallatin County), Milam Watkins (Russellville); Head coach – Craig Foley (Frankfort).

KFCA HONORS TOP PLAYERS, COACHES IN EACH CLASS

The Kentucky Football Coaches Association recognized its Players of the Year and Coaches of the Year in all six classes during last weekend’s state finals in Bowling Green.

Central running back Corey Johnson was the only Louisville-area honoree, taking Class 3-A Player of the Year honors.

Here is the complete list of winners:

* Players of the Year: Cooper’s Donte Hendrix (Class 6-A), Pulaski County’s Jake Johnson (5-A), Johnson Central’s Geordan Blanton (4-A), Central’s Corey Johnson (3-A), Danville’s Zack Dampier (2-A), Paintsville’s Kent Phelps (A).

* Coaches of the Year: Ryle’s Mike Engler (6-A), Covington Catholic’s Eddie Eviston (5-A), Franklin-Simpson’s Doug Preston (4-A), Lexington Catholic’s Mark Perry (3-A), Lexington Christian’s Ethan Atchley (2-A), Paintsville’s Joe Chirico (A).

TIDBITS

* Lindle Castle, who coached the Clinton County boys basketball team to its only Sweet 16 appearance in 1960, died of a heart attack Sunday. He was 86.

Castle served two stints as the Bulldogs’ coach from 1957-71 and 1975-80 and had an overall record of 273-216. Clinton County’s gym is named the Lindle Castle Gymnasium and is more commonly referred to as “The Castle.”

Castle played in five games for the University of Kentucky basketball team that won the NCAA championship in 1951. He later transferred to Morehead State, where he earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors.

* Sacred Heart announced four new members for its Valkyrie Hall of Fame. The 2017 class will include Leslie Demling Bender (golf coach), Betsy Jones (state tennis champion), Chancellor Dugan (swimmer/basketball coach) and Ellen Gregory (2004 Kentucky Miss Soccer).

The class will be inducted Feb. 1 during a ceremony at the Mellwood Arts Center.

* Sacred Heart senior Paige Hammons was a first-team selection to the American Family Insurance All-USA volleyball team presented by USA Today.

Hammons, who has signed with Florida, led Sacred Heart to the state title and a No. 3 national ranking in the USA Today/American Volleyball Coaches Association Super 25.

* Trinity announced the signings of Jacob King (basketball, Campbellsville) and Zach Root (lacrosse, Hanover).

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

Mercy Academy senior guard Josie Woods

Earlier this week Mercy Academy basketball coach Keith Baisch entered his team’s locker room and found senior Josie Woods helping one of her freshman teammates with homework.

According to Baisch, that was just another example of the leadership Woods has shown early this season. The 5-foot-10 shooting guard, who is in her third season on the varsity team, has fully embraced that role this season after deferring to previous seniors – including her older sister, Madi, last season – according to her coach.

“She’s really grown as a leader,” Baisch said. “I think the past couple years, having a sister a year ahead of her, she kind of sat back and let Madi have her limelight. Now it’s time for Josie to step up.”

Woods is the top returning scorer for the Jaguars, who were ranked No. 13 in The Courier-Journal’s preseason coaches poll. She averaged 9.3 points per game – second only to her sister’s 11.8 ppg – and 4.2 rebounds per game last season for Mercy, which lost to eventual state champion Butler in the Sixth Region Tournament final. She also tied her sister for the team lead in made 3-pointers (49).

Tuesday night Woods tallied a game-high 15 points – single-handedly outscoring the Jags’ foe – in an 80-10 win over Jeffersontown.

Q: When did you start playing basketball?

A: I started playing basketball in pre-K. When I was little I played just about everything, my parents got me in just about every single sport. I liked basketball the best. Then I started playing AAU here in fifth grade.

Q: What was it like playing in the Sweet 16 your sophomore year?

A: That was crazy. I only got to play in the last few minutes of the game (a loss to Male), but it was a really good experience.

Q: Besides going to State, what have been some of the other highlights of your career?

A: Last year’s game against Highlands in the Raatz Fence (Classic). I think I hit five (actually seven) 3-pointers in that game. And also beating Assumption.

Q: Mercy’s style of play is kind of unique. How would you describe it?

A: A lot of the times we’re go, go, go, we run and press. It’s kind of hectic, but that’s the way we like it.

Q: Do you like it?

A: I get so bored when it’s just halfcourt. I love pressing!

Q: Do you want to play basketball in college?  

A: I don’t know yet.

Q: What do you plan on majoring in?

A: I want to be a nurse practitioner, so I’m going to major in nursing.

Q: Why that field?

A: I always really wanted to be neonatal doctor, then I realized that’s a lot of school.

Q: What’s the goal this season?

A: The goals for the season are, one, to win the district. We have a good rivalry with Bullitt East (which beat Mercy in last season’s district final) in the district. And, two, to get to the regional final. We know we’ll have to work hard to get to the regional final, then if we do we’ll probably have to play Bullitt East or Butler so we know it will be a tough game.

JOSIE WOODS UP CLOSE

School: Mercy

Year: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Student-athlete: Josie, who has a 3.98 GPA, is a member of FBLA, Ambassadors, Student Council, MAT, NHS and NSHS at Mercy. She says her favorite class is Calculus.

Family: Josie, 17, lives with her father, Mark; her mother, Jamie; her sister, Madi, 19; and her brother, Cooper, 12. Madi is a freshman at IU Southeast, where she is a starting guard for the basketball team.

Mercy coach Keith Baisch says: “Josie’s a kid who last year started getting playing time and started to come around. This year she’s one of the big leaders. We’re really looking for her scoring as far as being a leader, and that’s something she’s embraced.”

Mercy High School basketball player Josie Woods. Nov. 7, 2016.

Here are the scores and stats from boys and girls high school basketball games on Dec. 8, 2016

BOYS

COLLEGIATE 65, SHAWNEE 53

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Collegiate (5-1) eased past the visiting Eagles (0-5) behind Ryan and Tyler Daniel, who both reached 20 points. It was the 18th consecutive loss for Shawnee spanning two seasons.

SHAWNEE (0-5)

Nick Warf 16p; Amontay Mitchell 13p; Josh Cunningham 9p; Marcus Berry 7p; Josiah Bivens 4p; James Neal 2p; Dominik Powell 2p.

COLLEGIATE (5-1)

Ryan McDaniel 23p; Tyler McDaniel 20p; Parker Duff 7p; Alec Hurtzman 5p; Nyaab Grewal 5p; Eli Allen 5p.

BULLITT EAST 86, SPENCER CO. 68

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Chargers (2-2) came back from a narrow loss two days ago and ran past the visiting Bears (2-3). Bullitt East built a 26-13 lead after the first quarter and was able to keep a double-digit lead the entire way. Jared Osborne paved the way for the Chargers, with 26 points, and Connor Green added 24 points, including six 3-pointers.

SPENCER CO. (2-3)

Daniel Wheeler 20p; Jacob Seawright 3p; Michael Seawright 4p; Jackson Cole 3p; Lucas Hornback 2p; Sam Conley 8p; Bryson Cannon 13p; Jacob Coke 15p.

BULLITT EAST (2-2)

Connor Green 24p; Grant Skaggs 7p; Tyler Steinmetz 2p; Rece Watson 2p; Jared Osborne 26p; Sean Johnson 11p; Luke Ezell 9p; Thomas Wiseheart 1p; Garrett Simpson 4p.

ST. FRANCIS 79, BROWN 72

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – St. Francis (3-1) ended a four-game homestand with a tough win over the Bears (3-2). The Wyverns led 61-44 heading into the final quarter, but Brown made a run. Noah Sparks and James Risley were able hit key free throws down the stretch to hold on for the victory. St. Francis will play away from home for the first time in its next contest.

BROWN (3-2)

Jared Fife 22p; Collin Bynum 14p; Hashim Abdur-Rahman 6p; Jarius Bibb 18p; Montez Moore 8p; Ethan McComas 4p.

ST. FRANCIS (3-1)

Andrew Thurstone 8p; Jabrell Moore 7p; Ahmad Moore 20p; James Risley 21p; Noah Sparks 23p.

Scores from around the state:

Belfry 41, East Ridge 40

Campbellsville 76, Burgin 57

Carroll Co. 49, Owen Co. 42

Dayton 47, Ludlow 42

Dixie Heights 61, Newport Central Catholic 55

Estill Co. 73, East Jessamine 65

Hazard 69, June Buchanan 37

Ironton Rock Hill, Ohio 54, Rose Hill Christian 50

Johnson Central 93, Lawrence Co. 78

Knott Co. Central 100, Leslie Co. 79

Lex. Bryan Station 65, Lex. Tates Creek 47

Madisonville-North Hopkins 70, Dawson Springs 49

Magoffin Co. 65, Betsy Layne 29

Mayfield 73, Caldwell Co. 57

Meade Co. 84, Frederick Fraize 54

Mercer Co. 99, Casey Co. 85

Muhlenberg County 89, Breckinridge Co. 84

Oneida Baptist 90, Jackson Co. 65

Paintsville 62, Pike Co. Central 59

Pikeville 91, Phelps 63

Pineville 83, Red Bird 61

Prestonsburg 63, Piarist 17

Scott 88, Calvary Christian 59

Scott Co. 79, Lex. Christian 63

Sheldon Clark 79, Buckhorn 53

St. Henry 78, Villa Madonna 62

Webster Co. 82, Fort Campbell 47

Williamstown 94, Eminence 87

Bowman Classic

Lynn Camp 63, Model 43

McCreary Central 69, Barbourville 63

EKC Tournament

West Carter 73, Russell 52

GIRLS

SACRED HEART 53, JEFFERSONVILLE 38

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Valkyries (3-0) got their third-consecutive win against the Red Devils (6-4), 53-38. Kiki Samsel led the Valkyries with 16 points and Indiana commit Grace Berger recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists. Jeffersonville freshman Nan Garcia led all scorers with 18 points and five rebounds.

JEFFERSONVILLE (6-4)

Jaylynn Brown 4p, 6r, 1s; Jasmine Lilly 1p, 2r, 1a, 1s; Jacinta Gibson 2p, 6r, 3a, 2s; Jhala Henry 2p, 5r; Britney Epperson 11p, 9r, 1s; Nan Garcia 18p, 5r, 1s.

SACRED HEART (3-0)

Destinee Marshall 2p; Ashlee Harris 6p, 4r; Kiki Samsel 16p, 1r, 2s; Erin Toller 7p, 2r, 1s; Kia Sivils 8p, 11r, 3a, 3s; Kristen Clemons 4p, 1r; Grace Berger 10p, 10r, 4a, 1s.

FLOYD CENTRAL 58, SOUTH OLDHAM 54

FLOYDS KNOBBS, Ind. – Floyd Central (6-4) came from behind in the fourth quarter to narrowly defeat the visiting Dragons (3-2). CJ Clark led the way with 19 points and Gracie Fitzgerald added 15 points for the Highlanders. Sydney Herold led the Dragons with 14 points in the defeat.

SOUTH OLDHAM (3-2)

Sydney Herold 14p; Lexi Bowlden 10p; Maggie Smith 11p; Skyler Sahatijian 6p; Abigail Miles 4p; Peyton Herold 9p.

FLOYD CENTRAL (6-4)

Kalissa Fosskul 2p; Gracie Fitzgerald 15p; CJ Clark 19p; Sophia Gianfagna 11p; Mackenzie Hashem 2p; Grace Hale 8p; Lindsey Dorsch 1p.

EASTERN 79, FERN CREEK 43

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eagles (3-0) grabbed their third-straight win against the Tigers (3-3), 79-43. Sophomore Mikayla Kinnard poured in 18 points for the Eagles, followed by juniors Briana Mishler and Natalie Collins with 17 points each. Collins also had five 3-pointers. For the Tigers was freshman guard Maelyn Ridener with 16 points and three 3-pointers.

EASTERN (3-0)

Hunter Wright 2p; Briana Mishler 17p; Tedi Nunn 4p; Breanna Anthony 2p; Mikayla Kinnard 18p; Natalie Collins 17p; Kiara Pearl 7p; Destiny Houseal 2p; Devin Beach 10p.

FERN CREEK (3-3)

Nsasa Makando 2p, 1r, 1s; Maelyn Ridener 16p, 2r, 2s; Aliyah Stallard 5p, 2r, 2s; Kayla Harris 3p, 2r; Alexis Smith 10p, 10r, 3a; Sierra Hancock 3p, 2r, 1a; Tiana Austin 4p, 4r.

ELIZABETHTOWN 54, MERCY 42

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Panthers (2-1) grabbed the upset win against the Jaguars (2-3) 54-42, after coming off a lost against Nelson County. Senior Jada Stinson racked up 14 points for the Panthers (2-1). Senior Josie Woods for the Jaguars scored 13 points.

MERCY (2-3)

Raquel Reese 2p, 2r, 2a, 2s; Hope Sivori 4p, 3r, 1a; Sadie Zeisloft 5p, 2r, 2a, 1s; Regan Berger 7p, 2r, 1a; Josie Woods 13p, 1r, 1s; Camryn Muss 1p, 6r; Danielle Feldkamp 10p, 9r, 1s.

E-TOWN (2-1)

Karson Knight 6p, 1r, 2a, 2s; Tanasia Murphy 7p, 4r, 6a, 2s; Kendall Pack 3p, 6r, 1a, 1b, 3s; Whitney Hay 4p, 3r, 1s; Jada Stinson 14p, 4r, 5a, 5s; Leikyd Walker 6p, 7r, 2a, 2b, 1s; Morgan Gattis 6p, 1r, 2s; Taylor Thomas 8p, 8r.

Lou. Shawnee 50, Lou. Collegiate 40

Bethlehem 57, Lou. Ky. Country Day 48

Scores from around the state: 

Barren Co. 46, Thomas Nelson 37

Bowling Green 67, Muhlenberg County 59

Bracken Co. 53, Pendleton Co. 18

Breckinridge Co. 71, Central Hardin 39

Casey Co. 65, Knox Central 39

Fairview 68, Rose Hill Christian 40

Highlands 55, Walton-Verona 39

Hopkinsville 77, Fort Campbell 20

Knott Co. Central 51, Leslie Co. 48

Lee Co. 48, Buckhorn 27

Lex. Bryan Station 57, Lex. Sayre 52

Madisonville-North Hopkins 51, Dawson Springs 16

Magoffin Co. 65, Betsy Layne 59

Meade Co. 86, Frederick Fraize 28

Phelps 72, Ambassador Christian Academy, W.Va. 31

Pike Co. Central 80, Jenkins 35

Pineville 48, McCreary Central 44

Ryle 52, Mason Co. 49

Scott Co. 94, Lex. Henry Clay 82

City of Metropolis Tournament

Graves Co. 61, Paducah Tilghman 28

EKC Tournament

Russell 68, Rowan Co. 50

Sacred Heart’s Grace Berger, #34, shoots over Male’s Cameron Browning, #34, during their 7th Region Tournament game at Valley High School. Mar. 2, 2016

Butler’s Devin Pendergrass (25), left. blocks the shot of PRP’s Dashawn Beasley (25) during the first half of their game at Valley High School, Friday, Dec. 09, 2016. (Timothy D. Easley/Special to the C-J)

Out more than two weeks with an ingrown thumbnail that required surgery, Butler High School guard Jaquay Wales was worried he wouldn’t get to play Friday against rival Pleasure Ridge Park.

So when doctors cleared him to play Wednesday, Wales was more than excited.

“Coach didn’t tell me until Thursday that I was going to be playing, so I was surprised and a little nervous,” Wales said.

Wales looked comfortable on the court Friday, scoring 16 of his 18 points in the second half and overtime as the Bears rallied to beat PRP 59-55 at Valley High School.

PHOTO GALLERY | PRP vs. Butler

A 5-foot-11 point guard, Wales was Butler’s No. 2 scorer (10 ppg) and top assist man (6 apg) last season but hadn’t played this season while nursing the thumb injury on his non-shooting left hand.

“It just gives us energy,” Bears coach K.C. Goodin said. “He plays so hard, and he’s been in this game for three years now so he’s not afraid of the stage.”

Senior guard Marcus Montgomery added 16 points as Butler improved to 5-0 for the first time since the 2001-02 squad also started 5-0.

“It’s good for the guys to have success … and to be 5-0, I’m excited,” Goodin said. “At the same time, it’s early December. It matters, but it doesn’t matter at this point. It excites me to see them smiling and having fun.”

Junior guard Trey Hill scored 22 points to lead the Panthers (3-1), No. 15 in the state in The Courier-Journal’s preseason poll of coaches.

PRP has been hampered by injuries and illness this season, as starters Gerald Gray (wrist injury) and Darius Osborne (asthma) and sixth man Micah Kennebrew (foot injury) al; missed Friday’s game. Coach Dale Mabrey said Osborne could return soon but that Gray and Kennebrew might not return until after Christmas.

PRP struggled from the free-throw line (22 for 39) and missed 25 layups according to Mabrey’s count.

“I can’t be down on the kids right now,” he said. “The way we battled, I’m super pleased. … This was more like a game in March than it was in December, and we shot ourselves in the foot. You can’t miss 17 free throws and 25 layups and beat a team as skilled as they are.”

Still, PRP was in control for much of the contest and led 47-39 on Logan Hudson’s putback basket with 4:25 left in regulation.

But Wales took over from there, getting an old-fashioned 3-point play, a 3-pointer and a layup during a 10-2 run that tied the score at 49 with 1:06 left.

“I played in this game the last two years, so I’m used to the environment,” Wales said. “I just had to make plays. … Thanks to my teammates setting screens and stuff, I found a way to get open.”

After the teams traded free throws in the final minute, PRP had the final shot to win in regulation but Malik Bunzy’s 3-point try was off.

Kel’Shawn Mozee’s layup off the tip gave Butler a 52-50 overtime lead it didn’t relinquish. The Bears hit 4 of 4 free throws in the final 20 seconds to seal the game.

Along with Wales and Montgomery, Goodin was pleased by the play of 6-foot-8 junior reserve Michael Burns, who had five points and five blocked shots.

“We weren’t playing well in the first half, and I give PRP credit for that,” Goodin said. “But we made some adjustments and made some plays, and the kids didn’t hang their heads. I liked the way we stood up and fought and were able to get it done.”

Jason Frakes can be reached at (502) 582-4046 and jfrakes@courier-journal.com.

PRP                       19           11           15           5             5 – 55

BUTLER                13           14           10           13           9 – 59

PRP (3-1) – Hill 22, Robinson 11, Redmon 7, Wilson 4, Bunzy 3, Hudson 5, Beasley 1, Anderson 2.

Butler (5-0) – Wales 18, Montgomery 16, Wise 3, Mozee 2, Tolley 2, Pennix 3, Pendergrass 6, Owens 4, Burns 5.

3-point goals – Hill 3, Redmon, Bunzy; Wales 2, Wise.

Here are stories, scores, and stats from boys and girls high school basketball games on Dec. 9, 2016 in Kentucky:

STORY

Back from injury, Jaquay Wales leads Butler past PRP

GALLERY

Pleasure Ridge Park vs. Butler

BOYS

TRINITY 83, SENECA 46

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Shamrocks took advantage of their speed and athleticism to rout the RedHawks, 83-46. Trinity forced 19 turnovers and led by Jay Scrubb’s 15 points and Lukas Burkman’s 14 points, the Shamrocks put the game out of reach by halftime, as Trinity held a 33-point lead. Seneca’s Keyontez Leach was the lone bright spot for the visitors, scoring 14 points.

TRINITY (3-0)

David Johnson 7p, 1r, 2s, 3a; Jay Scrubb 15p; 2r, 1s; Lukas Burkman 14p, 3s, 2a; L.J. Harris 4p, 7r, 1s, 1a; David Burton 5p, 1s, 2a; Damon McClain 1p, 1s, 4a; Sam Turnier 10p, 5r, 2a; Justin Powell 5p, 3r, 3s, 5a; Brendan King 3p, 1r, 1a; Walter Johnson 9p, 2r, 2s, 1a; Kolton Rice 4p, 1s, 1a; Nick Johnson 1r; Kamari Kenemore 6p, 1a

SENECA (0-6)

Tayquan Smith 2p, Phillip Armstrong 5p; Dayshawn Chaney 2p; Richard Ninamou 7p; Myron Malone 1p; Robert Walker 3p; James Keelin 7p; Donald Palmer 3p; Carl Parker 2p; Keyontez Leach 14p

COVINGTON CATHOLIC 73, ST. XAVIER 47

LOUISVILLE, Ky- The Colonels remained undefeated (4-0) as they beat the Tigers (3-1) in a game where Cole Vanhandorf put up 25 points. C.J. Frederick also chipped in 20 points and A.J. Mayer had ten for the Colonels. St. Xavier commited 15 turnovers and were just 4 of 9 from behind the arc, while CovCath converted 10 of its 15 shots from three. Pierce Kiesler led St. Xavier with 18 points and six rebounds in the defeat.

COVINGTON CATHOLIC (4-0)

C.J. Frederick 20p; Cole Vanhandorf 25p; A.J. Mayer 10p; Alden Ruthsatz 6p; Jake Walter 2p; Tyler Fleek 4p; Luke Lenihan 6p

ST. XAVIER (3-1)

Tyler Barnes 5p; Paul Oberst 9p; Pierce Klesler 18p; Chase Westenhofer 1p; Jack Koch 9p; Matthew Smith 1p; Andrew Sexton 4p

MOORE 90, SOUTHERN 81, OT

LOUISVILLE, Ky- After being down twenty points at halftime, the Mustangs (1-3) recorded their first victory over the Trojans (0-4) in a overtime battle. Shamar Overstreet could not be contained as he scored 23 points, three steals, six rebounds, and four assists. Overstreet took a crucial charge in regulation leading the game to overtime. The Mustangs outscored their opponent 13-4 during the overtime period.

SOUTHERN (0-4)

Charles Wilson 25p; Dan Black 19p; Kendall Jones 15p; Javon Collier 12p; Matthew Jones 6p; Hadan Reedol 2p.

MOORE (1-3)

Ramon Collins 24p;Shamar Overstreet 23p; Antwan Hurt 17p; Keagan Gentry 9p; Machi White 4p; JJ Weaver 4; Juju Crouch 3p; Russell Daden 1p;

OLDHAM CO. 62, TRIMBLE CO. 25

BEDFORD, Ky. – Oldham Co. (4-1) built a 39-10 halftime lead and pulled away to hand Trimble Co. (0-5) its 21st loss in a row spanning two seasons. The Colonels were hot from the 3-point line in the game, shooting 7-for-18 as a team, led by Ismail Jones, who shot 3-for-3.

OLDHAM CO. (4-1)

Ismail Jones 11p; Ryan Heelan 7p; Jackson Gibson 8p; Travis Henderson 12p, 8r; Andre Brewer 5p; Caleb Strunk 4p; Nick Coleman 6p; Brandon Dewitt 3p; Christian Harper 2p; Hunter Thomas 2p; Matthew Teague 2p.

TRIMBLE CO. (0-5)

Adam Young 4p; Troy Grieshaber 2p; Shane Mills 7p; Cole Wright 4p; Grant Weaver 4p; Aaron Haney 4p.

FAIRDALE 53, HOLY CROSS 37

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Junior Glenn Queen was the only member of the Bulldogs (3-2) who scored in the double-digits with 21 points to cruise past the Cougars (1-2) 53-37. Senior Max Bearden contributed 13 points for the Cougars.

FAIRDALE (3-2)

Glenn Queen 21p; Jak Goddie 3p; Markelo Sullivan 9p; Ike Roby 6p; Seth Dewboys 4p; Treziaun Allen 3p; Mark Sullivan 3p; Craig Ash 4p.

HOLY CROSS (1-2)

Cade Crawley 1p; DeShawn Ellis 3p; Sam Bearden 3p; Jaren McDonald 2p; Chase Phillips 2p; Cooper Scott 6p; Ethan Short 2p; Max Bearden 13p; Ethan Driskell 5p.

SOUTH OLDHAM 97, GRANT CO. 54

CRESTWOOD, Ky. – The Dragons hit an amazing 19 3-pointers to trounce the Braves (3-2) 97-54. Senior Joe Griffin scored 22 points and had four 3-pointers for the Dragons, followed by senior Aaron Franklin with 21 points and seven 3-pointers. Senior Luke Adkins scored 17 points for the Braves. The Dragons (4-0) came into the game with a total of 34 3-pointers their first two games, averaging more than 13 three’s a game.

GRANT CO. (3-2)

Aaron Hurley 2p; Conner McClure 10p; Zach Tuggle 10p; Nate Fox 4p; Luke Adkins 17p; Luke DaWalt 8p; Damion Inggulis 3p.

SOUTH OLDHAM (4-0)

Joe Griffin 22p; Devin Young 11p; Caleb Clark 5p; Sam Beard 5p; Peyton Hicks 7p; Dyllon Hoover 8p; Dustin Hubrich 6p; Luke Morrison 9; Aaron Franklin 21p; David Beyerle 3p.

VALLEY 79, BETH HAVEN 57

LOUISVILLE, Ky- Junior Austin Streble scored his 1,000th point as the Bearcats (3-1) fell to the undefeated Vikings (5-0). Xavier Johnson nailed three 3-point baskets as he led the Vikings with 16 points.

VALLEY (5-0)

Cameron Wilson 10p; Raekwon Evans 7p; Eric George 9p; Curt Lewis 16p; B Angelo Anderson 7p; Tre Anderson 7p; Xavier Johnson 16p; Jaylen Smith 3p; Jerry Davis 4p.

BETH HAVEN (3-1)

Austin Streble 21p; Codi MIkel 23p; Aaron Rice 5p; Isaiah Mahoney 5p; Dylan Kerr 3p.

WAGGENER 80, ATHERTON 60

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Wildcats grabbed their third win in four games, handling the host Rebels (1-5) by 20 points. Waggener was hot from the 3-point line, hitting on a total of ten for the game, with Ethan Taylor accounting for five.

WAGGENER (3-1)

Ron Fell 4p; Trey Keaton 9p; Ethan Taylor 15p; Kevion Hudson 3p; Jaago Kalakon 10p; Jacquess Hobbs 15p; Keontrey Chappell 7p; Ben Simic 7p; Jocobi Hendricks 3p; Cobie Montgomery 7p.

ATHERTON (1-5)

Noah Weber 6p; Flynn Calnon 7p; Keion Bentley 7p; Abelson Barthelemy 6p; Ty Lauderdale 3p; Jordan Pulford 14p; Jacob Walsh 3p; Jordan Johnson 6p; Jastine Lado 8p.

EVANGEL CHRISTIAN 72, CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 65

LOUISVILLE, Ky- Caleb Payne scored 19 points and had 19 rebounds as the Evangel Christian (5-1) defeated Christian Fellowship (0-7) in a tight-knit game. With four minutes remaining with a tied score of 62, Evangel Christian went on a 10-3 run sparked by Sam Tobar’s first three pointer of the season. Malik Shabazz finished with 20 points and Billy Klinglesmith had 19 for Evangel Christian.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (0-7)

Jordan Vaughn 12p; Brice Etheridge 17p; Jordan Covey 12p; Jaret Logsdon 4p; Jordan Choate 16p; Ethan Binkly 4p.

EVANGEL CHRISTIAN (5-1)

Billy Klinglesmith 19p; Daniel Cano 2p; Malik Shabazz 20; Cameron Steffan 7p; Sam Tomah 5p; Caleb Payne 19p.

NORTH BULLITT 59, BULLITT CENTRAL 41

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – Peyton Luttrell scored a career-high 27 points to lead the Eagles (3-2) past rival Bullitt Central (1-4). The milestone was also a high mark on the season for any North Bullitt player. The Eagles took control early, building a 25-10 lead at the break. The Cougars battled back and pulled to within nine midway through the third quarter, but were unable to get any closer.

NORTH BULLITT (3-2)

Lance Johnson 8p; Peyton Luttrell 27p; Brendan Holt 10p; Dylan Ing 4p; Logan Steinmacher 8p; Tyler Caummisar 2p.

BULLITT CENTRAL (1-4)

Jake Mann 4p; Tyler Tatum 20p; Tanner Hazlett 8p; Chandler Ocasio 6p; Aiden Terry 3p.

JEFFERSONTOWN 67, MANUAL 64

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Chargers (3-2) rallied and grabbed the win against the Crimsons (1-3), 67-64 with senior Delvonte McCloud leading the pack with 31 points. The Crimsons were led by senior Brendan Williams with 15 points.

J’TOWN (3-2)

Dakota White 7p; Chris Trigg 2p; Justin Baker 8p; Jalen Garnett 2p; Delvonte McCloud 31p; Dwjuan Goodman 7p; Jalen Davis 5p; Derius Martin 5p.

MANUAL (1-3)

Will Britt 10p; Brendan Williams 15p; Jordan McClendon 10p; Kenyan Jacob 9p; Brock Cassin 4p; Eli Roberts 8p; Noah Hawkins 8p.

BALLARD 88, CAL 47

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Senior Jamil Wilson led the host Bruins (3-0) with 18 points to cruise by the Centurions (1-2). Senior Clivonte Patterson had a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds also for the Bruins. Senior Kenneth Purvis scored 16 points for the Centurions.

CAL (1-2)

Kenneth Purvis 16p; Matthew Duvall 8p; Parker Jones 8p; Hayden Paas 3p; Wyatt Allison 2p; Austin Carr 5p; Michael Woodward 4p; Jacob Dupps 1p.

BALLARD (3-0)

Tyron Duncan 12p, 3r, 2a, 3s; Dorian Tisby 8p; Antoine Darby 3p; Jamil Wilson 18p, 3r, 6a; Clivonte Patterson 16p, 16r, 4a; Tyrese Duncan 8p; Kereion Douglas 4p; Marshon Ford 8p; Delonta Wimberly 6p; Jaylen Price 2p; Jackson Molsberger 3p.

WHITEFIELD 74, BROWN 64

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Wildcats (1-2) were able to overcome a big shooting night by the Bears’ Collin Bynum’s 22 points to grab the win, 74-64. Senior Taylor Cash scored 19 points in the third quarter as the Wildcats turned a two point halftime deficit into a double digit lead.

BROWN (3-3)

Kobi Hess 6p; Hashim Abdur-Rahman 16p; Jairus Bibb 14p; Ethan McComas 2p; Collin Bynum 22p; Montez Moore 4p.

WHITEFIELD (1-2)

Christian Judd 2p; Trevor Nauert 6p; Taylor Cash 33p; Tyler Nauert 10p; Andrew Harrod 10p; Daniel Solomon 3p; Gavin Johnson 2p; Connor Emmitt 8p

EASTERN 55, HENRY CLAY 53

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Eastern (2-1) held off a strong comeback bid by the host Blue Devils (1-2) to win by two points. Eastern had a 39-28 lead at halftime, with the help of a big night from Javen Rushin, who finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds, but Henry Clay battled back. Justin Mitchell posted a double-double in the defeat, with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

EASTERN (2-1)

Caleb Williams 16p, 8r; Sugar Wyche 1p, 2r, 4a; Jordan Lyons 10p, 6r, 1a; Braxton Johnson 8p, 2r; Javen Rushin 12p, 11r, 3a; Jacob Robinson 3p, 2r; Kahlil Garmon 2p, 1r.

HENRY CLAY (1-2)

Brian Tribble 1p, 2r; Quentyn Jackson 5p, 2r, 1a; Brendon Ford 2p, 2r; Keaston Brown 8p, 4r, 3a; Justin Mitchell 15p, 10r, 3a; Andreus Green 8p, 11r; Ramond Jackson 5p, 1r, 3a; Harris Hawkins 5p, 9r, 2a; Jalen Williams 4p, 1r.

Scores from around the rest of the state: 

Adair Co. 68, Taylor Co. 64

Apollo 61, Daviess Co. 54

Bardstown 69, North Oldham 52

Barren Co. 70, Monroe Co. 67, 4OT

Bath Co. 83, Menifee Co. 78

Beechwood 56, Bishop Brossart 42

Bell Co. 61, Harlan 60, OT

Bellevue 76, Heritage Christian Academy 21

Bethlehem 63, Nelson Co. 29

Boyd Co. 64, Chesapeake, Ohio 33

Boyle Co. 83, Knox Central 73

Bracken Co. 81, Campbell Co. 74

Breathitt Co. 70, Jackson City 35

Central Hardin 63, Elizabethtown 53

Clinton Co. 73, Metcalfe Co. 29

Collins 63, Shelby Co. 39

Conner 85, Boone Co. 54

Cumberland Co. 79, Allen Co.-Scottsville 74

Evangel Christian 71, Christian Fellowship 65

Frankfort 70, Western Hills 52

Gallatin Co. 71, Henry Co. 53

George Rogers Clark 68, Pendleton Co. 59

Glasgow 69, Russell Co. 53

Graves Co. 48, Calloway Co. 40

Green Co. 88, Caverna 74

Greenup Co. 69, Lewis Co. 64

Greenwood 68, Edmonson Co. 58

Hancock Co. 76, Whitesville Trinity 39

Harlan Co. 80, Middlesboro 38

Henderson Co. 70, Ev. Day, Ind. 50

Hickman Co. 72, Carlisle Co. 65

Holmes 60, Newport 57

Hopkins Co. Central 76, Union Co. 37

LaRue Co. 76, Hart Co. 39

Letcher County Central 73, Jenkins 30

Lex. Paul Dunbar 79, Lexington Catholic 62

Lex. Sayre 79, Villa Madonna 42

Livingston Central 47, Trigg Co. 29

Lou. DeSales 73, Lou. Iroquois 59

Lou. Doss 63, Lou. Western 53

Lou. Fairdale 53, Lou. Holy Cross 37

Madison Central 69, Montgomery Co. 48

Madisonville-North Hopkins 91, Butler Co. 71

Marshall Co. 54, McCracken County 44

Meade Co. 73, Campbellsville 52

Nicholas Co. 61, Harrison Co. 60

North Bullitt 59, Bullitt Central 41

Ohio Co. 65, McLean Co. 41

Owensboro 60, Owensboro Catholic 58

Paducah Tilghman 84, Murray 58

Paintsville 77, Betsy Layne 43

Paris 66, Bourbon Co. 60

Phelps 53, Prestonsburg 34

Pikeville 93, Piarist 11

Pulaski Co. 92, Casey Co. 79

Robertson County 64, Morgan Co. 55

Rockcastle Co. 69, Somerset 66, 3OT

Rose Hill Christian 66, Riverside Christian 47

Rowan Co. 85, Raceland 62

Scott 85, Mason Co. 72

Simon Kenton 68, Walton-Verona 58

South Floyd 86, Allen Central 71

Southwestern 89, Wayne Co. 66

Warren East 62, South Warren 39

Woodford Co. 47, Franklin Co. 44

Bowman Classic

Barbourville 65, Model 53

Toyota Classic

Bowling Green 82, Hopkinsville 57

Christian Co. 79, Dawson Springs 33

Warren Central 71, University Heights 68

GIRLS

ATHERTON 49, WAGGENER 46

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Paige Taylor had a monster night, recording a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Rebels (4-2) to a come from behind victory over Waggener (1-5). The Wildcats were seeking back-to-back wins for the first time in the young season, but could not hold onto the lead in the fourth quarter.

WAGGENER (1-5)

Melissa Chase 5p; La’Sha Dunn 2p; Tiara Biermacher 15p; Alexis Voll 3p; Ne’zja Elliott 18p; Rosie Cipolla 3p.

ATHERTON (4-2)

Sarah Overley 17p; Caitlyn Taylor 10p; Paige Taylor 19p, 14r; Hailey Stone 3p, 10r.

SENECA 57, IROQUOIS 17

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Redhawks (1-3) picked up their first win of the season against the host Raiders (0-5), 57-17. Sophomore Dai’ja Trotter poured in 16 points and had six steals for the Redhawks with senior Ashante Starks adding 14 points and two steals.

IROQUOIS (0-5)

Makazia Swan 5p; Jahde Smith 3p; Ceyaira Shaw 4p; Latonya Battle 2p; Tojanae Boyd 3p.

SENECA (1-3)

Ashante Starks 14p, 3a, 2s; Dai’ja Trotter 16p, 3r, 6a, 6s; Breanna Anthony 11p, 13r, 2s; Kaeli Riggs 2p; Alexis White 9p, 12r, 1a, 1s; Marie Ninamou 2p, 3r, 1a, 2s; Asia Smith 3p, 1r, 1s.

BUTLER 73, PRP 37

LOUISVILLE, Ky- The Bearettes (3-1) controlled the Panthers (2-2) all night cruising to victory. Senior’s Teri Goodlett and Jaelynn Penn both had 15 points leading the Bearettes, to their third win of the season.

PRP (2-2)

Amauni Saunders 16p; Marion Jones 8p; Perri Mitchell 8p; Dayja Evans 3p; Brittney Ison 2p.

BUTLER (3-1)

Jabriel Kelly 5p; Breia Torrens 7p; Fontasia Jefferies 14p; Kiara Cain 2p; Jaelynn Penn 15p; Teri Goodlett 15p; Ashley Wright 2p; Molly Lockhart 13p.

CAL 74, BALLARD 58

LOUISVILLE, Ky- Shelby Calhoun could not be contained as she scored a game high 26 points for the Centurious (3-0) over the Bruins (1-3). The Centurious remained undefeated after a close game which went back and forth. Cameryn Austin led the Bruins with 19 points and Kiarah Carney chipped in 14.

CAL (3-0)

Hayley Ice 9p; Summer Conti 11p; Emma Frank 6; Shelby Calhoun 26p; Sarah McDonald 17p; Mia Beam 5p.

BALLARD (1-3)

Lyuna Wilson 4p; Cameryn Austin 19p; Jerrika Hughes 2p; Shania Beason 7p; Sadye Valentine 4p; Jada Williams 3p; Kiarah Carney 14p; Khaylah Brewer 5p.

DOSS 59, WESTERN 33

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Doss (2-3) pushed past the visiting Warriors (0-4), behind a double-double by senior guard Kameshia Moxley, who had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Moxley also added six steals and Shacora Paige added five of her own to help the Dragon’s defense control Western.

WESTERN (0-4)

Janiyah Graham 2p; Cheyenne Brooks 6p; Carmen Forbes 2p; Destany Love 17p; Keke Adams 4p; Ali Cisneros 2p.

DOSS (2-3)

Erica Bryant 3p; Jamari Tillman 18p; Kameshia Moxley 13p, 10r; Khadaizah Hellman 7p; Shacora Paige 12p, 8r; Kayla Tindall 6p.

PRESENTATION 66, NORTH OLDHAM 51

NORTH OLDHAM (2-2)

Anna Thomas Proctor 11p, 4r, 3a; Sophie Hale 4p, 4r, 2a; Caitlyn Chen 7p, 2r, 2a; Alyssa Gordon 7p, 2r; Olivia Hinton 2p, 4r; Sarah Fiorita 20p, 4r.

PRESENTATION (2-3)

Courtney Jackson 18p, 5r, 1a; Lauren Nunnelley 3p, 4r, 3a; Jaelin Thompson 13p, 4r, 3a; Lilly Stephenson 16p, 1r, 5a; Julia Vogt 10p, 6r, 4a; Madison Perkins 4p, 2r; Cassie Jones 2p, 2r.

WHITEFIELD 55, BROWN 44

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore Abby Ritter had 26 points, two 3-pointers and was 12-of-12 from the free throw line for the Wildcats (3-2) to cruise past the Bears (2-1) 55-44. Senior Syndey Houseal scored 14 points for the Bears.

BROWN (2-1)

Sydney Johnson 6p; Brianna Williams 2p; Jada McNeill 4p; Madison Cockroft 11p; Fatima Abdur-Rahman 7p; Sydney Houseal 14p.

WHITEFIELD (3-2)

Jaya McClure 8p; Lauren Harris 8p; Abby Ritter 26p; Bekah Dwyer 1p; Juliana Yates 12p.

CENTRAL 56, SHAWNEE 50

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The visiting Yellowjackets (2-1) rallied in what was a close game throughout against the Golden Eagles (3-2). Senior Stephonie Cole dominated for the Yellowjackets with 24 points. Sophomore Johmika McGee led the Golden Eagles with 19 points.

CENTRAL (2-1)

Thelisia Guin 3p; Shamaria Stikes 8p; Precious Hereford 2p; Stephonie Cole 24p; Aurianna Burnett 6p; Domonique Blakey 2p; India New 12p.

SHAWNEE (3-2)

Keiana Patterson 15p, 3r, 3s; Dakeya Bolden 2p, 1r, 3s; Jalana Scruggs 7p, 1r, 3s; TaNeshya Allen 7p, 2r, 1s; Johmika McGee 19p, 1r, 5s.

MOORE 55, SOUTHERN 25

LOUISVILLE, Ky-  The Mustangs (5-1) defeated the Trojans (1-3), capturing their fifth win of the season.  Three players contributed nine points for the Mustangs, Nicola Adams, Takiya Adams and Alexus Crawford.  DaVionna Sload chipped in seven points ten assists, and eight rebounds for the Trojans.

SOUTHERN (1-3)

DaVionna Sloan 7p; NIa Sheckles 6p; Krystal Jackson 4p; Azari Prescod 5p; Brianna Bronger 1p; NaVosha Sheckles 2p.

MOORE (5-1)

Dajia Stafford 7p; Alexus Crawford 9p; Nicola Adams 9p; Asia Collins 2p; Takiya Adams 9p; Jahilia McNealy 3p; Sage Blue 3p; Kayleigh Knies 3p; Taliyah Jordan 10p.

Scores from around the state: 

Allen Co.-Scottsville 45, Cumberland Co. 39

Alpharetta, Ga. 42, Whitley Co. 26

Apollo 65, Daviess Co. 56

Augusta 50, Villa Madonna 27

Belfry 51, Magoffin Co. 42

Betsy Layne 72, Sheldon Clark 65

Bishop Brossart 50, Montgomery Co. 33

Bourbon Co. 48, Paris 37

Breathitt Co. 68, Jackson City 62

Calvary Christian 46, St. Patrick 35

Campbellsville 37, Hancock Co. 32

Carlisle Co. 80, Hickman Co. 14

Collins 56, Shelby Co. 50, OT

Danville 77, Madison Southern 63

Dayton 44, Ludlow 38

Edmonson Co. 60, Greenwood 46

Estill Co. 52, Lex. Tates Creek 31

Fairview 57, Franklin Furnace Green, Ohio 15

Fleming Co. 58, Ashland Blazer 45

Franklin Co. 69, Woodford Co. 32

Franklin-Simpson 50, Logan Co. 40

Gallatin Co. 66, Henry Co. 34

George Rogers Clark 55, Notre Dame 48

Graves Co. 56, Calloway Co. 45

Grayson Co. 68, Whitesville Trinity 23

Green Co. 71, Caverna 25

Greenfield, Tenn. 66, Fulton City 27

Harlan 55, Bell Co. 40

Harlan Co. 60, Middlesboro 25

Henderson Co. 71, Bullitt East 64

Johnson Central 69, Shelby Valley 54

Knott Co. Central 94, Jenkins 34

LaRue Co. 68, Hart Co. 66

Lex. Lafayette 57, Lincoln Co. 46

Livingston Central 43, Trigg Co. 42

Lou. Assumption 49, Lex. Paul Dunbar 41

Lou. Presentation 66, North Oldham 51

Lou. Seneca 57, Lou. Iroquois 17

Lou. Valley 58, Beth Haven 42

Lyon Co. 41, Crittenden Co. 29

Marion Co. 79, East Jessamine 39

Marshall Co. 57, McCracken County 17

McLean Co. 60, Ohio Co. 36

Menifee Co. 51, Bath Co. 36

Metcalfe Co. 69, Clinton Co. 44

Monroe Co. 70, Barren Co. 50

Morgan Co. 47, Raceland 33

Nelson Co. 76, Bethlehem 39

Newport Central Catholic 56, Newport 33

Nicholas Co. 51, Harrison Co. 25

North Bullitt 75, Bullitt Central 29

North Hardin 69, Fort Knox 16

Owen Co. 62, Carroll Co. 41

Owensboro Catholic 52, Owensboro 46

Owsley Co. 67, Wolfe Co. 43

Perry Co. Central 76, Lynn Camp 31

Pike Co. Central 64, Prestonsburg 54

Pikeville 74, Piarist 12

Pulaski Co. 47, Casey Co. 37

Rockcastle Co. 74, Somerset 53

Rose Hill Christian 43, Riverside Christian 41

Russell Co. 58, Glasgow 56

Russellville 48, Todd Co. Central 47

Scott Co. 98, Boyle Co. 65

South Floyd 62, Allen Central 28

South Warren 62, Warren East 23

St. Henry 49, Grant Co. 46

Taylor Co. 50, Adair Co. 34

Thomas Nelson 60, Washington Co. 31

Trimble Co. 50, Oldham Co. 31

Wayne Co. 59, McCreary Central 34

West Carter 61, Elliott Co. 20

West Jessamine 57, Garrard Co. 56

Western Hills 77, Frankfort 42

Boyd County Roundball Classic

Boyd Co. 60, Wyoming East, W.Va. 47

Butler’s Solomon Pennix (24) attempts a layup between the defense of PRP’s Logan Hudson, left, and Trey Hill (12) during the second half of their game at Valley High School, Friday, Dec. 09, 2016 in Louisville KY. (Timothy D. Easley/Special to the C-J)

Here are stories, stats and scores from boys and girls basketball in Louisville and around the state on Dec. 10, 2016:

Trinity guard Damon McClain turns the corner as Fern Creek guard Anthony Wales keeps on the pressure. 10 December 2016

STORIES

Fern Creek 65, Trinity 61

Story: No. 8 Fern Creek upsets No. 2 Trinity

Gallery | Fern Creek vs. Trinity

BOYS

JOHN HARDIN 55, COLLINS 48

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – With 13 ties and 14 lead changes, the Bulldogs (3-0) batted back and forth as they topped the Titans (3-2). Mickey Pearson had a stellar performance as he scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Not to be out done, Dominque Turner scored 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Titans.

COLLINS (3-2)

Jacob Feltner 5p; Nick Fort 7p; Dayvion McKnight 10p; Charlie Cochran 8p; Dominque Turner 12p; Eric Mowder 1p; Kyle Perdue 3p; Nick Eades 3p.

JOHN HARDIN (3-0)

Derek Webb 5p; Mickey Pearson 25p; Devonta Guillory 15p; Jaylan Carter 3p; Isaiah Giles 3p; Darion Davis 2p; Jachai Walker 2p.

COVINGTON CATHOLIC 71, CENTRAL 64

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – C.J. Frederick put up back-to-back 20-plus point performances as the Colonels (5-0) remained undefeated, topping the Yellow Jackets (1-2). Devin Firman kept the game close for the Yellow Jackets as he shined all night scoring 38 points. Firman hit seven threes and shot 45 percent from the field.

COVINGTON CATHOLIC (5-0)

C.J. Frederick 28p; Cole Vanhandorf 10p; A.J. Mayer 11p; Alden Ruthsatz 8p; Jake Walter 6p; Luke Lenihan 8p.

CENTRAL (1-2)

Devin Firman 38p; Korey Johnson 6p; James Simpson 2p; Derron Douglass 4p; Domo Knight 10p; Antwain Thompson 4p.

SOUTH OLDHAM 80, RYLE 60

CRESTWOOD, Ky. – The Dragons (5-0) had a tough match against the Raiders, (2-3) until they went on a 30-11 run in the fourth quarter, winning 80-60. Devin Young balled all night ending with 29 points, ten rebounds and seven blocks for the Dragons. HIs teammate Joe Griffin also put up numbers, with 28 points six assists, four steals, and five rebounds. Aaron Ohara led the Raiders with 20 points in a losing effort.

RYLE (2-3)

Braden Cheesman 12p; Josh Puthoff 7p; Aaron Ohara 20p; Austin McDaniel 7p; Vince Rankin 8p; Jared Webster 6p.

SOUTH OLDHAM (5-0)

Joe Griffin 28p; Devin Young 29p; Sam Beard 3p; Peyton Hicks 3p; Dyllon Hoover 2p; Luke Morrison 7p; Aaron Franklin 8p.

OLDHAM COUNTY 81, GRANT COUNTY 52

LA GRANGE, Ky.– The Colonels (5-1) extended their four-game winning streak, as they handled the Braves (3-3) 81-52. The full-court pressure from the Colonels led to 26 steals and caused 33 turnovers. Zach Larimore led the Colonels with 18 points, six rebounds  and shot 70 percent from the field. Andre Brewer also had 11 points and Jackson Gibson had 12 points for the Colones. Zach Tuggle led the Braves with 23 as he hit 13 free-throws in the loss.

OLDHAM COUNTY (5-1)

Ismail Jones 6p; Ryan Heelan 7p; Jackson Gibson 12p; Travis Henderson 7p; Zach Larimore 18p; Andre Brewer 11p; Caleb Strunk 5p; Cameron Covany 2p; Nick Coleman 5p; Brandon Dewitt 1p; Christian Harper 4p; Jamison Meinhold 2p; Dylan Benson 1p.

GRANT COUNTY (3-3)

Aaron Hurley 4P; Conner Mclure 6p; Zach Tuggle 23p 13-17; Luke Atkins 4p; Luke Dewalt 9p; Jacob Wilson 2p; Tanner Souder 2p; Damion Inggulis 2p.

SPENCER COUNTY 66,  DANVILLE 49   

TAYLORSVILLE, Ky.-  The Admirals (0-4) remained winless as they fell to the Bears (2-2) 66-49.  The Bears hit seven three point buckets and was led in scoring by Daniel Wheeler and Jacob Nicholas with 12 points.  Sam Conley also had 11 for the Bears.  DesShaud St. Martin 16 points and Jared Southerland 11 for the Admirals.

DANVILLE (0-4)

David Walker 2p; Jared Southerland 11p; Ellison Stanfield 5p; DeShaud St. Martin 16p; Tanner Ford 5p; Zach Thornton 6p; Conner Hopkins 4p.

SPENCER COUNTY (2-2)

Daniel Wheeler 12p; Jacob Seawright 9p; Jake Whitlock 2p; Jackson Cole 9p; Sam Conley 11p; Michael Searwright 3p; Jacob Nicholas 12p; Bryson Cannon 2p; Jacob Coke 6p.

Tournaments

Bardstown Tip-Off Classic (at Bardstown)

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC 64, ST. XAVIER 55

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — The Tigers fell for the second consecutive night in spite of another stellar performance from Pierce Kiesler. The junior scored 27 points and grabbed six rebounds but it wasn’t enough as St. Xavier (3-2) lost to the Thoroughbreds, 64-55. Brennan Hall led Newport Central Catholic (1-2) in scoring with 23 points, and Luke Moeves had 18 points and five rebounds in a winning effort.

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC (1-2)

Brennan Hall 23p, 2r, 2a, 5s; Luke Moeves 18p, 5r, 1a; Austin Neff 8p, 5r; Stephen Pangallo 8p, 4a, 2r; Brenden Luken 5p, 4r; Trey Wurtz 2p, 6r; Patrick Henschen 4r.

ST. XAVIER (3-2)

Pierce Kiesler 27p, 6r; James Taylor 8p, 4a; Tyler Barnes 6p, 4a; Evan Walker 7p, 3r; Jack Koch 3p; Chase Westenhofer 2p, 4r, 2a; Cameron McDonogh 2p, 2r, 4a

CENTRAL HARDIN 70, BUTLER 60

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — The Bruins (3-2) hit nine of 10 free throws down the stretch as they gave Butler (5-1) its first defeat of the season. Trent Wood scored 24 points for the Bruins as Butler played catchup for most of the game. Austin Wise and Marcus Montgomery each scored 12 points

BUTLER (5-1)

Jaquay Wales 9p; Marcus Montgomery 12p, Austin Wise 12p, Ryan Luckett 11p, Kelshawn Mozee 10; Maurice Tolley 3p; Soloman Pennix 2p; Frank Bentley 1p

CENTRAL HARDIN (3-2)

Carter Ferguson 3; Jacob Hobbs 5p; Ree Iler 10p; Jackson Pavley 8p; Mason Rothrock 13p; Stephen Thompson 7p; Trent Wood 24p

Central Bank Heroes Classic (at Model)

LESLIE CO. 85, PORTLAND CHRISTIAN 54

RICHMOND, Ky. — With only four scorers and a limited roster, Portland Christian fell to Leslie Co. by a wide margin. Quincy Dye scored 19 points and Isaiah Young had 17 points and seven assists, but Portland Christian struggled with Leslie Co.’s 1-3-1 trap defense.

PORTLAND CHRISTIAN (2-3)

Luke Kennedy 4p; Isaiah Young 17p, 7a; Quincy Dye 19p; Michael Meredith 14p

LESLIE CO. (4-1)

Conner Bray 5p; Dean Bray 8p; Colin Smith 14p; Nick Hoskins 17p; Tyler Dixon 16p; Collen Pennington 3p; Shaun Baker 4p; Ryan Simpson 4p; Cole Sizemore 8p; Skylar Mitchell 4p; Luke Lewis 2p

HOPKINSVILLE 82, WAGGENER 72

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky.- The Tigers (4-1) won a close match against the Wildcats (3-2) recording their fourth win of the season.  The Tigers were led by junior Jalen Johnson who had 19 points.  C.J. Henangan had 16 and Stephen Cager scored 15 both for the Tigers.  The Wildcats were led by Jacquess Hobbs who scored 20 and Ethan Taylor had 15. .

WAGGENER (3-2)

Jacquess Hobbs 20p; Ethan Taylor 15p; Kevion Hudson 14p; Cobie Montgomery 12p; Ben Simic 4p; Trey Keaton 2p; Jaago Kalakon 2p; Nick Brewer 2p; Keontre Chappell 1p.

​HOPKINSVILLE (4-1)

Stephen Cager 15p; Jalen Johnson 19p; C.J. Henangan 16p; James Nicholas 11p; Tefrell Toliver 2p; Josiah Patton 15p.

PRTC CLASSIC

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC 76, DOSS 65

MCKEE, Ky.- The Knights (2-4) snapped their four game losing streak, topping the Dragons (2-2) 76-55.  The Dragons Cam Maddox put up 24 points and Stephon Franklin had 22.  The Knights were led by Luke Johnson with 29 and Zan Payne was next with 17, in the victory.  

DOSS (2-2)

Jaylon Hall 3p; Stephon Franklin 22p; Cam Maddox 24p; Shaunkel Knight Gork 7p; Jeremiah Boyd 2p; Dakon Washington 7p

​LEXINGTON CATHOLIC (2-4)

TC Price 6p; Luke Johnson 29p; Blake Scott 3p; John Poulton 2p; Zan Payne 17p; Ben Johnson 3p; Peter Whitman 14p

GIRLS

MALE 74, NOTRE DAME 44

PARK HILLS, Ky. — Male (3-0) remained unbeaten in the young season with a rout of the Pandas on the road. Kyra Hogan led the Bulldogs with 15 points and six rebounds, while Emilia Sexton chipped in with 12 points and five assists. Allison Gribben led the Pandas with 13 points. Male was able to use all 11 players on its roster during the game.

MALE (3-0)

Joelle Johnson 4p, 2r; Emilia Sexton 12p, 5a, 2s; Destiny Combs 6p, 2r; Alana Striverson 1p, 2r, 1s; Jada Owens 11p, 4r, 1s; India Green 7p, 3r, 2a, 1s; Kyra Hogan 15p, 6r, 2s; Cameron Browning 8p, 8r, 2s; Logan Calvert 10p, 8r, 2s

NOTRE DAME (2-4)

Chloe McDonald 3p; Sophia Hagen 7p; Abbey Tierney 8p; Allison Gribben 13p; Kennedy Baugh 3p; Samantha Menmay 2p; Danielle Ronnekamp 8p

EASTERN 67, NORTH BULLITT 59

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eastern (5-0) kept up their five-game season winning streak, as they topped North Bullitt (3-1) 67-59. Eastern went up 43-26 at halftime, however North Bullitt went on a 11-0 run in the third quarter closing the scoring gap. Mikalyla Kinnard ended with 16 points, three rebounds four assists and two steals for Eastern. Her teammates Natalie Collins had 12 points and Briana Mishler chipped in 14. Kaylie Davis led all scorers with 22 points for North Bullitt in the defeat.

NORTH BULLITT (3-1)

Katie Milby 2p; Hailey Free 8p; Lauren Deel 15p; Sarah Janes 7p; Caroline Janes 3p; Kaylie Davis 22p; Emily Twyman 2p.

EASTERN (4-0)

Briana Mishler 14p; Breanna Anthony 3p; Mikalya Kinnard 16p; Natalie Collins 12p; Kiara Pearl 10p; Destiny Houseal 4p; Jaidyn Townsend 5p; Devon Beach 3p.

Tournaments

Independence Bank Classic (at Owensboro Catholic)

BULLITT EAST 65, SOUTH WARREN 51

OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Chargers (3-3) returned to winning ways on Saturday with a rout of the Spartans at the Independence Bank Classic. UofL signee Lindsey Duvall led the way with 17 points and Kathleen Scott added 12 points for the Chargers. Amaya Lashley scored 25 points for the Spartans in the defeat.

BULLITT EAST (3-3)

Carolina Scott 7p; Amber Higdon 8p; Lindsey Duvall 17p; Lexi Taylor 6p; Alyssa Peak 2p; Kirstie Henn 7p; Kathleen Scott 12p; Emmy Rausch 8p; Brianna Hays 2p; Savanna Glass 2p

SOUTH WARREN (4-1)

Natalie Pierce 7p; Deanna Taylor 4p; Zayena Bailey 6p; Peyton Ferry 2p; Brooke Stevenson 5p; Amaya Lashley 25p

Butler 68, Murray 50

Ronald McDonald House Classic

OLDHAM COUNTY 56, PRESENTATION 49

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Led by three players in double figures, the Colonels won their fifth game of the season over the Toppers (2-4). Lilly Stephenson led all scorers with 22 points for the Toppers and Julia Vogt poured in 12. Alexis Head lead the Colonels with 18 points followed by Madison Clark with 13, and Sophia Head had ten.

PRESENTATION (2-4)

Courtney Jackson 4p; Lauren Nunnelly 3p; Lilly Stephenson 22p; Julia Vogt 12p; Madison Perkins 5p; Ashley Swearingen 3p.

OLDHAM COUNTY (3-1)

Bayleigh Richardson 2p; Madison Clark 13p; Jordon Simpson 2p; SophiaHead 10p; Alexis Head 18p; Kylee Nuernbeger 8p; Ally Korzeniowski 3p.

Titan Classic (at Mercer Co.)

SACRED HEART 84, SIMON KENTON 76, OT

HARRODSBURG, Ky. — Freshman Erin Toller scored 19 points off the bench to lead the Valkyries to an overtime victory over the Pioneers. Grace Berger recorded her second double-double of the season with 16 points to go with 10 rebounds and six assists, and Kiki Samsel (13 points), Ashlee Harris (13 points) and Kia Sivils (12 points) all made big contributions for the Valkyries. Allyson Niece scored 25 points for the Pioneers in the defeat at the Titan Classic.

SACRED HEART (4-0)

Erin Toller 19p; Grace Berger 16p, 10r, 6a; Kiki Samsel 13p; Ashlee Harris 13p, 6r; Kia Sivils 12p; Cierra Scott 6p, Kristen Clemons 2p, Natalie Fichter 2p; Caroline Flaherty 1p

SIMON KENTON (2-2)

Allyson Niece 25p; Bailee Hamey 17p; Shelby Harmeyer 11p; Madi Meier 8p; Kendyl Gilliam 7p; Maggi Jones 4p; Rachel Bush 4p

The Sacred Heart basketball team made a statement on Sunday that it is a legitimate contender for a regional title and a trip to the Kentucky High School Sweet 16.

Facing one of the top teams in the eighth region, Simon Kenton, at the Titan Classic in Mercer Co. the Valkyries won 84-76 in overtime. 

“It was actually really fun to play this early in the season, the fourth game, and Simon Kenton is prob the top team in the Eighth Region,” Sacred Heart coach Donna Moir said. “It was a good atmosphere and then with us it was good to play them early.”

Freshman guard Erin Toller came off the bench to score 19 points, while junior guard Grace Berger secured a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

“She’s just steady,” Moir said of Berger. “Grace brings it every day and she got in there and really rebounded. She played really good defense, had a couple of steals for some layups and was really composed on the floor tonight.”

Junior guard Allyson Niece led the Pioneers with 25 points and six rebounds.

The Valkyries held a 39-34 lead at halftime, but the lead changed four times in the fourth quarter and there were five ties in the second half as both teams went back and forth. Berger scored six points in the fourth quarter and provided a pair of crucial assists, while Niece kept the Pioneers close with eight points.

Her biggest play came perhaps in the final seconds of the quarter, providing the assist on Shelby Harmeyer’s game-tying 3-pointer to make it 72-72 at the end of regulation.

Even after losing the lead in the final seconds, the Valkyries came out strong in overtime. They went on a 12-2 run until a late Kendyl Gilliam putback was the final basket of the game for the Pioneers.

“I think it’s a good measuring point,” Moir said. “It’s important that we won a close game on the road. We were up three and they hit a shot at the buzzer to tie it up. We came out in overtime and scored the first few points in overtime. I thought they way they rebounded and competed was really good and I thought we showed a lot of maturity with that.”

Sacred Heart High School basketball player Kiki Samsel. Nov. 7, 2016

For the second consecutive day, Brooke Forde wrote her name into the record books.

Olympic swimming pool

On Saturday, in the final day of competition in the 2016 Speedo Winter Junior National Championships, Forde set a meet record in the 200 yard breaststroke finals, finishing with a time of 2:09.12. Forde broke Allison Raab’s record of 2:09.69. Raab finished second to Forde in the 200 yard breastroke on Saturday as well with a time of 2:09.86.

Forde later on Saturday finished in second place in the 200 yard butterfly finals with a time of 1:57.00.

“She’s been pretty sharp all fall,” Lakeside Seahawks head coach Mike DeBoor said. “She set out going to Tokyo and Hong Kong (at the 2016 FINA World Cup) and that helped her gain confidence and sharpness. I think that was a big boost and that carried on (into now). She’s a really confident young lady and is really talented. I don’t think anything she did was unexpected but she’s going to continue to improve and continue to see results.”

Cardinal Aquatics’ Nicholas Albiero had another memorable day as well, with two podium finishes. He finished in third-place by just 23 hundredths of a second in the 200 yard backstroke finals with a time of 1:45.15, and then lost by an even tighter margin, 11 hundredths of a second, in the 200 yard butterfly, finishing with a time of 1:44.21.

Through the whole competition, Albiero broke USA Swimming state meet records in the 15-18 year old age group in the 200 yard individual medley, 100 yard backstroke, 200 yard backstroke, 100 yard butterfly and 200 yard butterfly.

His sister Gabriela Albiero broke state meet records for the 13-14 year old age group in the 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle. Gabriela Albiero finished in first place of the consolation final in the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 22.78 and in sixth place of the consolation final of the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 50.18.

Lakeside swimmer Keefer Barnum finished in fourth place in the 200 yard breastroke finals with a time of 1:59.23.

Here’s a list of all the swimmers from the Louisville area who competed at the Junior Winter National Championships:

Lakeside

Brooke Forde, Lydia Jackson, Martin Nitzken, Keefer Barnum, Aldan Johnston, Hunter Tapp, Cole Brown, Aldan Johnston, Grayson Schroering

Cardinal Aquatics

Zorryonna Mason, Kaylee Wheeler, Kelly Tichenor, Nicolas Albiero, Gabriela Albiero, Anna Hogan, Rachel Howard, Lilly Oglesby,

Triton

Tonner DeBeer, William Tarvestad, Claire Donan, John Hoskins