2024 Jack Kaelin NKY Freshman Invitational Tourney

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Tournament is hosted at Covington Catholic. First round games begin next Thursday.

First round games:
Campbell County vs. Dixie Heights - Feb 8, 5:00pm
Conner vs. Newport (Play-In) - Feb 8, 6:15pm
Beechwood vs. Scott (Play-In) - Feb 8, 7:30pm
Holmes vs. Holy Cross - Feb 10, 10:00am
Lloyd Memorial vs. Ryle - Feb 10, 11:15pm
Highlands vs. Beechwood/Scott Winner - Feb 10, 12:30pm
Covington Catholic vs. Newport Catholic - Feb 10, 1:45pm
Cooper vs. St. Henry - Feb 10, 3:15pm
Bishop Brossart vs. Simon Kenton - Feb 10, 4:30pm
Boone County vs. Conner/Newport Winner - Feb 10, 5:45pm

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I haven't done a great job of following Cov Cath's freshman hoops this season, but looking at their record I'd have to think they're the favorite, with Campbell County and Highlands probably the next two teams behind them as favorites. Cov Cath's freshman team is currently 17-3, and their only in-state losses were to Great Crossing back at the start of the season, and to Trinity a couple of weeks ago. (The loss to Trinity was the freddy Colonels' 3rd game in 3 days).

Of the teams in the Kaelin tournament, Campbell County played Cov Cath the closest, with the Colonels only winning by 5 this past Tuesday night. Then they beat Highlands by 7 back on January 12th.

Nov 27 - Covington Catholic 40 Simon Kenton 24
Nov 30 - Great Crossing 50 Covington Catholic 44
Dec 2 - Covington Catholic 52 Scott 21
Dec 5 - Covington Catholic 40 St. Henry 27
Dec 12 - Covington Catholic 45 St. Xavier (OH) 44
Dec 14 - Covington Catholic 46 Bishop Brossart 29
Dec 15 - Covington Catholic 65 Newport Central Catholic 10
Dec 16 - Covington Catholic 39 LaSalle (OH) 29
Jan 3 - Covington Catholic 48 McNicholas (OH) 33
Jan 5 - Covington Catholic 35 Beechwood 17
Jan 6 - Covington Catholic 50 Newport 17
Jan 9 - Covington Catholic 65 Conner 30
Jan 11 - Covington Catholic 55 Holmes 13
Jan 12 - Covington Catholic 51 Highlands 44
Jan 13 - Trinity 44 Covington Catholic 32
Jan 16 - Covington Catholic 60 Walton-Verona 28
Jan 20 - Covington Catholic 48 DeSales 19
Jan 22 - Moeller (OH) 52 Covington Catholic 44
Jan 23 - Covington Catholic 42 Cooper 25
Jan 30 - Covington Catholic 59 Campbell County 54

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Conner beat Newport 34-23 in the first play-in game of the tournament. Conner ran out to a 17-6 lead in the 1st quarter, and Newport fought back but was not able to overcome the deficit.

Newport	6	5	2	10	23
Conner	17	0	7	10	34

Newport
Sean Hurry - 8 pts, 12 rebs, 3 ast
Jaden Conley - 5 pts, 7 rebs
Aiden Crenshaw - 5 pts, 3 rebs
Mariar White - 3 pts, 3 rebs
Tay Walker - 2 pts, 3 rebs

Conner
Gabe Smith - 11 pts, 5 rebs, 2 ast
Cooper Bloom - 10 pts, 8 rebs
Kayden Iams - 6 pts, 6 rebs, 3 ast
Mason Buckler - 6 pts, 2 rebs
Jimmy Leipricht - 1 pt, 6 rebs
 

 

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Beechwood beat Scott 50-21 in the second play-in game of the tournament. Beechwood was in control the entire game.

Beechwood	10	12	17	11	50
Scott	3	8	2	8	21

Beechwood
Cole Coppage - 19 pts, 1 reb
Ryan Smith - 10 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast
Oliver Tieman - 5 pts, 1 reb
Carter Moore - 4 pts, 5 rebs, 3 ast
Nathan Pabts - 4 pts, 2 rebs, 2 ast
Garrison Wilson - 4 pts, 1 reb
Thomas Holliday - 2 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Charlie Flores - 2 pts, 2 rebs, 2 st

Scott
Jamel Riley - 7 pts, 2 ast
Kellman Haidinger - 5 pts
Hunter Allison - 3 pts, 2 rebs
Gage Vice - 3 pts
Derrion Newton - 2 pts, 2 rebs
Justin Hardy - 1 pt, 5 rebs
 

 

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Campbell County beat Dixie Heights 62-49 in the opening first round game of the tournament. The Camels led by 6 at the half, and despite the Colonels winning the scoring battle in the 4th quarter, Campbell County came away with the win and advances to the second round.

Dixie Heights	11	15	7	16	49
Campbell Co.	16	16	16	14	62

Dixie Heights
Landen Larcade - 15 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast
Leo Wogenstahl - 8 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast
Oliver Linstruth - 7 pts, 2 rebs, 3 ast
Will Collins - 5 pts, 1 reb
Alex Prasinos - 4 pts
Ryan Scanlon - 3 pts, 1 ast
Conner Drake - 2 pts, 5 rebs
Jude Lengerich - 2 pts, 1 reb
Cam Nobles - 2 pts, 1 reb
Kaleb Matherne - 1 pt

Campbell County
Austin Davie - 18 pts, 8 rebs, 4 ast
Grant Holbrook - 15 pts, 3 rebs
Xander Guy - 11 pts, 5 rebs, 2 ast
Cade Anthrop - 8 pts, 1 ast
Braden Elam - 4 pts, 3 rebs
Uriah Loreaux - 2 pts, 2 rebs
Caleb Barnett - 2 pts, 1 reb
Alex Pretot - 1 pt, 1 reb
Xavier Pretot - 1 pt
 

 

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First round action continues on Saturday at Covington Catholic:

Holmes vs. Holy Cross - Feb 10, 10:00am
Lloyd Memorial vs. Ryle - Feb 10, 11:15pm
Highlands vs. Beechwood - Feb 10, 12:30pm
Covington Catholic vs. Newport Catholic - Feb 10, 1:45pm
Cooper vs. St. Henry - Feb 10, 3:15pm
Bishop Brossart vs. Simon Kenton - Feb 10, 4:30pm
Boone County vs. Conner - Feb 10, 5:45pm

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First Round (02/10/2024):

Holy Cross takes down their crosstown rivals with a 46-30 win over Holmes. The Indians were in the lead for all 24 minutes.

Holy Cross	12	8	20	6	46
Holmes	4	12	6	8	30

 

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

Lloyd and Ryle fought it out in the first quarter with two lead changes and a 7-5 Juggernauts advantage at the end of the 1Q, but Ryle poured it on in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to trounce the Juggs 48-29, despite Lloyd winning two quarters of the game.

Ryle	5	18	18	7	48
Lloyd Memorial	7	10	2	10	29

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

Highlands rolls in a 46-28 win over Beechwood. The Tigers came out of halftime and were able to slow the Birds in the 3rd quarter and tally the quarter in Beechwood's favor, but it wasn't enough to stop Highlands, who led the entire game.

Beechwood	9	5	8	6	28
Highlands	14	11	6	15	46

 

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

The Breds and the Colonels traded leads a few times early in the game, with New Cath leading 11-8 coming out of the 1st quarter, but the Colonels roared into the 2nd quarter scoring 19 points and taking a 27-23 lead at the half, and finishing the game out in the second half with a 59-52 Cov Cath win.

Newport Catholic	11	12	13	16	52
Covington Catholic	8	19	14	18	59

 

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

Cooper and St. Henry each won two quarters a piece in their first round bout, but the Jags won their quarters BIG and came away with a 53-28 victory.

Cooper	14	9	22	8	53
St. Henry	4	10	4	10	28

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

The 'Neers held the lead from start to finish, holding a commanding 29-4 lead at halftime. Simon Kenton finished off the Mustangs with a 57-24 Pioneer win.

Simon Kenton	19	10	20	8	57
Bishop Brossart	3	1	12	8	24

 

 

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First Round (02/10/2024):

Excepting two early lead changes in the 1st quarter, Conner led this all along. By the end of the 3rd quarter it was 39-24 Cougars, but Conner offered no quarter to the Rebels, pouring on 28 more points in the 4th quarter alone. Final score, 67-32 Conner.

Conner	16	9	14	28	67
Boone County	9	11	4	8	32

 

 

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Round 1 Superlatives (Individual Player):

Most Points
Alex Bacon (Newport Catholic) - 24
Grayson Justice (Covington Catholic) - 24
Cole Coppage (Beechwood) - 19 [Play-In Game]

Most Rebounds
Tayden Lorenzen (Highlands) - 13
Sean Hurry (Newport) - 12 [Play-In Game]
Isaiah Coleman (Lloyd Memorial) - 8
Austin Davie (Campbell County) - 8

Most Assists
TJ Ruschman (Newport Catholic) - 5
Austin Davie (Campbell County) - 4
Carson Bode (Covington Catholic) - 3
Gabe Smith (Conner) - 3
Braylon Thornberry (Holy Cross) - 3

Most Blocks
Lucas Massie (Ryle) - 4
Braylon Bilton (Simon Kenton) - 3
Brandon Carter (Lloyd Memorial) - 3
Carter Moore (Beechwood) - 3


Round 1 Superlatives (Team):

Most Points - Conner (67)
Most Rebounds - Simon Kenton (38)
Most Assists - Newport Catholic (11)
Most Blocks - Simon Kenton (5)
Fewest Turnovers - Covington Catholic (3)
Largest Margin Of Victory - Conner (35)