I understand that Virginia Head Coach Dave Leitao and former UK assistant Scott Rigot who is now at Duquense were at tonight's game watching Vee Sanford.

 

I would not think that either coach left the arena overly impressed with Vee's play this evening.

Good comeback by Henry Clay. Down 18 in the 3rd. Prince Stewart out for the game.

 

For Henry Clay - Senior TJ Barnes lead the way with 18. Freshman Wes Kimball had 11 and Sophomore Brandon Wilder had 15, all in the 2nd half.

 

Botkin was the star of the game. He was fantastic for LexCath and ended with over 20. Hit cruicial free throws down the stretch.

Taylor Botkin had a great night tonight and a very good tournament in Richmond last season. Must like that EKU floor.

 

Taylor got off to a good start when he scored the first bucket of the game from three range about 5 seconds into the contest.

 

Henry Clay battled all night with a very young line up. The future should be bright for the Blue Devils!

What a fun high school game!

 

Catholic played a really nice game. Botkin was their star tonight no doubt. Best game I have seen him play this year. Had 23 points I think, and hit some key shots late (+ free throws). Sanford had a nice game, but not spectacular. HC did a good job defensively. Catholic has some nice young players in Martin, Schuette, and Becham. But tonight it was all Botkin.

 

When Stewart went out early, it looked to be over. Henry Clay got down by 16 points or so. Kimbell (freshman I think) for HC has some sweet moves for a point guard. He carried them in the first half. This is a kid to watch the next few years. Remember that name Kimbell.

 

Down 16, the HC coach put a new lineup in with about 4 minutes to go in the 3rd. And what a rally that group had. I understand they were basically playing with freshmen and sophomores.

 

The Wilder kid (00) was lights out in the second half. He had 15 points in the 2nd half, hitting three's, making steals, getting rebounds. College coaches need to keep an eye on Wilder, and he should be a top junior in the state next year. I heard tonight he had been hobbled with an ankle injury through most of the season, but couldn't tell it tonight.

 

Their big man (Barnes) has a big game inside. I was surprised how well he played against LexCaths big men. He has good moves around the basket and can handle the ball well for a guy his size. He had a fantastic cross over and take to the basket late.

 

It was just sad to see HC's star player Prince Stewart go down and end his career on the sidelines. I have watched him play the last 2-3 years, and what a player. Kind of light a Jodie Meeks. Could light it up from anywhere. Hope he is OK, and get a chance to play at the next level.

 

Should be a good game between LexCath and Madison Central Saturday. Looking like a fantastic 11th region finish between LexCath and Scott County.

Saturday