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