from Commercial Appeal Box Scores
Haywood (42) — Summer Cunningham 12, Idalis Flagg 9,
Kayla Shaw 4, Dasija Wilson 9, Wonderica Young 2, Alecia Johnson 2,
Rashadda Dancy 2, Kelsey Shutes 2.
Covington (76) — J’la Brandon 3, Chelsey Dye 4,
Precious Harvey 9, Malia Johnson 1, Janekia Mason 24, Treasury
Poindexter 18, LeShaundra Somerville 10, Iesha Tipton 7.
Haywood / 5 / 15 / 13 / 9—42
Covington / 16 / 11 / 18 / 31—76
Records — Haywood 6-11 (1-2, 15-AA), Covington 12-5 (3-0).
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Central Baptist (27) — Annie Bell 1, Erin Gay 21, Lena Lacy 2, Emily Russell 1, Allison Van Hoozer 2.
Rossville Christian (58) — Angel Bridges 5, Olivia
Buzzard 4, Hannah Hurdle 2, Kendall Leath 4, Caroline Loftin 6, Mary
Catherine Mathis 4, Kara Novarese 6, Taylor Robertson 25, Esther Beasley
2.
Central Baptist / 5 / 4 / 5 / 13—27
Rossville Christian / 22 / 15 / 10 / 11—58
Records — Rossville Christian 6-9.
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Power Center Aca. (48) — Banks 11, Maya Crutcher 2, Jenice Garrett 6, Allison Sledge 2, Rhaja White 13, Makaila Wright 14.
Westminster (54) — Rachel Halford 12, Ellie Lyons 12, Jessica Poovey 3, Lee Stanley 14, Virginia Stanley 11, Georgeanne Wells 2.
Power Center Aca. / 7 / 13 / 14 / 11 / 3— / 48
Westminster / 7 / 12 / 10 / 16 / 9— / 54
Records — Westminster 8-7.
October 6, 2018 - High School Session
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Womens College Basketball Daily News - January 16, 2014
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| South Carolina's coach Dawn Staley reacts to a turnover |
Louisville: No. 5 Louisville Cruises Past UCF, 75-56
Michigan: Michigan Leads Wire to Wire in Upset of No. 22 Purdue
South Carolina: No. 8 South Carolina, Staley atop the SEC
West Virginia: Mountaineers Take No. 11 Cyclones by Storm
Mississippi Super 10: High School girls basketball rankings
Released by Clarion Ledger on January 13, 2014
Super 10
Super 10
| Team | Record | Pre-season ranking | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Horn Lake | 16-0 | 1 | |||
| 2. Clinton | 15-2 | 2 | |||
| 3. New Hope | 13-1 | 5 | |||
| 4. Tupelo | 15-1 | 9 | |||
| 5. Murrah | 12-2 | 4 | |||
| 6. Forest Hill | 14-3 | 3 | |||
| 7. Bay High | 11-2 | 7 | |||
| 8. Brandon | 14-2 | 10 | |||
| 9. Meridian | 16-3 | NR | |||
| 10. Oak Grove | 13-2 | 6 |
Class 6A
| 1. Horn Lake | 16-0 |
| 2. Clinton | 15-2 |
| 3. Tupelo | 15-1 |
| 4. Murrah | 12-2 |
| 5. Forest Hill | 14-3 |
Class 5A
| 1. New Hope | 13-1 |
| 2. South Jones | 17-2 |
| 3. Canton | 13-3 |
| 4. Clarksdale | 12-3 |
| 5. West Jones | 15-2 |
Class 4A
| 1. Bay | 11-2 |
| 2. Pontotoc | 14-2 |
| 3. Itawamba AHS | 14-2 |
| 4. Ripley | 14-3 |
| 5. South Pike | 13-5 |
Class 3A
| 1. Crystal Springs | 12-3 |
| 2. Louisville | 11-3 |
| 3. Perry Central | 14-4 |
| 4. East Side | 9-4 |
| 5. SE Lauderdale | 11-5 |
Class 2A
| 1. Puckett | 14-3 |
| 2. Scott Central | 13-3 |
| 3. Newton | 13-4 |
| 4. Coahoma Co. | 16-5 |
| 5. East Webster | 14-2 |
Class 1A
| 1. JFK | 15-0 |
| 2. Noxapater | 11-1 |
| 3. Stringer | 12-2 |
| 4. Bogue Chitto | 14-4 |
| 5. Pine Grove | 13-4 |
Academy AAA
| 1. PCS | 17-2 |
| 2. MRA | 20-2 |
| 3. Jackson Prep | 13-6 |
| 4. Jackson Aca. | 12-6 |
| 5. Starkville Aca. | 14-5 |
Academy AA
| 1. Leake Aca. | 23-1 |
| 2. Bowling Green | 22-1 |
| 3. Prairie View | 17-5 |
| 4. Winston Aca. | 22-7 |
| 5. Simpson Aca. | 16-8 |
Academy A
| 1. Veritas | 19-2 |
| 2. Claiborne | 15-1 |
| 3. Delta Aca. | 18-5 |
| 4. Lamar Chr. | 15-4 |
| 5. Mt. Salus | 8-3 |
Transition game: Trio of area basketball standouts making jump to college competition
article and images from Commercial Appeal
Future college basketball players, there is some great information in this article about life as a college basketball player.
For Kaylah Keys, the “a-ha” moment came when her High Point women’s basketball team traveled to Chapel Hill in late December to face a North Carolina team ranked 14th in the nation.
The Harding Academy freshman quickly realized she wasn’t in high school any more.
“I shot 1 for 18 and scored six points,” she said with a laugh. “That was probably my most embarrassing moment. They had so many freakish athletes and we were just getting our shots blocked all over the place.
“That was the biggest eye-opener.”
There are going to be games like that for just about every freshman, even one as talented as Keys, who graduated from Harding as the school’s all-time career scoring leader, male or female.
But she and a pair of other standouts from the Class of 2013, Central’s Nina Davis and Jonathan Stark of Munford, are making the jump look pretty easy.
Although take it from them, it’s not.
“Probably one of the hardest things is just being away from home,” said Davis, a three-time Best of the Preps player of the year who has made an immediate impact for No. 7 Baylor, ranking second on the team in scoring (14.2) while leading in rebounding (7.8).
“You have to grow up really fast because your parents aren’t around to do everything for you. That’s a major part of it; you just have to learn to be a lot more responsible.”
Stark — who has started all 17 of Tulane’s games while averaging 16.8 points, second-best on the team — said preparation is the key.
“I got here in late May, pretty much right after graduation,” he said. “They wanted to rush me into it, getting used to the system. I spent a lot of time watching extra film.
“I had to get adjusted mighty quick (but) the coaches have shown a lot of confidence in me. Coach (Ed) Conroy has put the ball in my hands and he’s given me a lot of freedom.”
But — like Keys — Stark said there have been games where the step up in competition has been dramatic.
“We played Kansas State and their guards were just as quick as I am but a lot more physical,” he said. “The biggest difference here from high school is that the game is 40 minutes long and anything can happen. Every loose ball, every play matters.”
The change in physicality is perhaps even more pronounced in women’s basketball, as Davis points out.
“Weights, definitely that’s a major part of (preparation),” she said. “In high school, you would lift weights but not really. Everyone here is way stronger.
“And practices are more intense; in high school, we’d go hard for maybe 30 minutes or so but (now) there are no breaks.”
College practices required an altogether different kind of adjustment for Keys, who leads High Point in scoring at 16.6 per game and was named Big South freshman of the week three straight times in December.
“The biggest adjustment is time management,” she said. “We usually practice in the morning, so it’s important to get plenty of rest. During the fall semester, we practiced from 6:45 (a.m.) until 9.
“We never did anything like that at Harding; everything was after school. It’s a good thing though because then you have the rest of the day for school and you don’t have to worry.”
And the attention to detail required to succeed in college also takes some getting used to.
“Real small details are important,” said Stark. “Things like putting both feet behind the baseline (on a throw-in) or catching the ball with two hands instead of one. ... They’re small things but they mean a lot and they help you win.”
Off the court, perhaps the biggest adjustment comes in the classroom. Stark’s Green Wave team has constant meetings about academics — “you have to stay on your feet” — and despite doing well at a college prep school like Harding, Keys admits she had “a pretty slow start academically.”
Life on the road can be a grind, as well.
“The travel is hard, especially now that we’re in conference play,” Davis said. “You’re traveling every couple of days and you really have to take care of your body.
“And the crowds ... here in Waco we have like 6,000 or 7,000 people a night; it’s a lot different from high school from when there’d be just a couple hundred in the stands.”
But for every eye-opening experience, there have also been plenty of instances that show the players they belong. Davis’ breakthrough came in Baylor’s only loss of the season, an epic 133-130 four-overtime affair against Kentucky.
“That really gave me a lot of confidence, knowing I could do that against players who are going to play in the WNBA,” she said. “I’ve always been confident but I guess I’ve shocked a lot of people. I always knew I’d do well — that it would come eventually — but it’s happened so fast.”
Here’s a closer look at Memphians from the Class of 2013 who are making the biggest impact as college basketball freshmen. All stats are through Tuesday’s games.
Nina Davis, Baylor (Central High): Averaging 14.2 points (second on the team) and 7.8 rebounds (first) for the 14-2 Lady Bears, who area ranked No. 7 in the nation. ... Shooting 64.2 percent from the floor, first in the Big 12 and second nationally. ... Leads all Big 12 freshmen in scoring.
Kaylah Keys, High Point (Harding): Named Big South Conference freshman of the week three straight times (Dec. 2-16). ... Leading team in scoring (16.6), free-throw percentage (80.8) and 3-pointers (36 of 104). ... Has led team in scoring in eight of 16 games.
Future college basketball players, there is some great information in this article about life as a college basketball player.
For Kaylah Keys, the “a-ha” moment came when her High Point women’s basketball team traveled to Chapel Hill in late December to face a North Carolina team ranked 14th in the nation.
The Harding Academy freshman quickly realized she wasn’t in high school any more.
“I shot 1 for 18 and scored six points,” she said with a laugh. “That was probably my most embarrassing moment. They had so many freakish athletes and we were just getting our shots blocked all over the place.
“That was the biggest eye-opener.”
There are going to be games like that for just about every freshman, even one as talented as Keys, who graduated from Harding as the school’s all-time career scoring leader, male or female.
But she and a pair of other standouts from the Class of 2013, Central’s Nina Davis and Jonathan Stark of Munford, are making the jump look pretty easy.
Although take it from them, it’s not.
“Probably one of the hardest things is just being away from home,” said Davis, a three-time Best of the Preps player of the year who has made an immediate impact for No. 7 Baylor, ranking second on the team in scoring (14.2) while leading in rebounding (7.8).
“You have to grow up really fast because your parents aren’t around to do everything for you. That’s a major part of it; you just have to learn to be a lot more responsible.”
Stark — who has started all 17 of Tulane’s games while averaging 16.8 points, second-best on the team — said preparation is the key.
“I got here in late May, pretty much right after graduation,” he said. “They wanted to rush me into it, getting used to the system. I spent a lot of time watching extra film.
“I had to get adjusted mighty quick (but) the coaches have shown a lot of confidence in me. Coach (Ed) Conroy has put the ball in my hands and he’s given me a lot of freedom.”
But — like Keys — Stark said there have been games where the step up in competition has been dramatic.
“We played Kansas State and their guards were just as quick as I am but a lot more physical,” he said. “The biggest difference here from high school is that the game is 40 minutes long and anything can happen. Every loose ball, every play matters.”
The change in physicality is perhaps even more pronounced in women’s basketball, as Davis points out.
“Weights, definitely that’s a major part of (preparation),” she said. “In high school, you would lift weights but not really. Everyone here is way stronger.
“And practices are more intense; in high school, we’d go hard for maybe 30 minutes or so but (now) there are no breaks.”
College practices required an altogether different kind of adjustment for Keys, who leads High Point in scoring at 16.6 per game and was named Big South freshman of the week three straight times in December.
“The biggest adjustment is time management,” she said. “We usually practice in the morning, so it’s important to get plenty of rest. During the fall semester, we practiced from 6:45 (a.m.) until 9.
“We never did anything like that at Harding; everything was after school. It’s a good thing though because then you have the rest of the day for school and you don’t have to worry.”
And the attention to detail required to succeed in college also takes some getting used to.
“Real small details are important,” said Stark. “Things like putting both feet behind the baseline (on a throw-in) or catching the ball with two hands instead of one. ... They’re small things but they mean a lot and they help you win.”
Off the court, perhaps the biggest adjustment comes in the classroom. Stark’s Green Wave team has constant meetings about academics — “you have to stay on your feet” — and despite doing well at a college prep school like Harding, Keys admits she had “a pretty slow start academically.”
Life on the road can be a grind, as well.
“The travel is hard, especially now that we’re in conference play,” Davis said. “You’re traveling every couple of days and you really have to take care of your body.
“And the crowds ... here in Waco we have like 6,000 or 7,000 people a night; it’s a lot different from high school from when there’d be just a couple hundred in the stands.”
But for every eye-opening experience, there have also been plenty of instances that show the players they belong. Davis’ breakthrough came in Baylor’s only loss of the season, an epic 133-130 four-overtime affair against Kentucky.
“That really gave me a lot of confidence, knowing I could do that against players who are going to play in the WNBA,” she said. “I’ve always been confident but I guess I’ve shocked a lot of people. I always knew I’d do well — that it would come eventually — but it’s happened so fast.”
Here’s a closer look at Memphians from the Class of 2013 who are making the biggest impact as college basketball freshmen. All stats are through Tuesday’s games.
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| Nina Davis |
Nina Davis, Baylor (Central High): Averaging 14.2 points (second on the team) and 7.8 rebounds (first) for the 14-2 Lady Bears, who area ranked No. 7 in the nation. ... Shooting 64.2 percent from the floor, first in the Big 12 and second nationally. ... Leads all Big 12 freshmen in scoring.
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| Kaylah Keys |
Kaylah Keys, High Point (Harding): Named Big South Conference freshman of the week three straight times (Dec. 2-16). ... Leading team in scoring (16.6), free-throw percentage (80.8) and 3-pointers (36 of 104). ... Has led team in scoring in eight of 16 games.
Girls Basketball Scores - January 15, 2014
from Commercial Appeal Box Scores
MHEA (48) — Annalise Burnett 8, Jamie Crum 16, Torri Lewis 15, Kyler Loadhiot 4, Julia Nicholson 3, Bailey Wilkes 2.
Hutchison (17) — Jennie Davis 2, Anna Field 3, Carolyn Kelley 10, Carter Stovall 2.
MHEA / 18 / 11 / 17 / 2—48
Hutchison / 0 / 10 / 5 / 2—17
Records — Hutchison 6-10.
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East (61) — Chantierrea Collins 2, Mykeisha Jones 4, K’Alya McKinney 16, Camerin Morganfield 2, Jaylin Perry 4, JaKayla Robinson 2, Japerria Robinson 2, Ebone Thurmond 4, Javeshia White 22, Andreana Wrister 3.
Melrose (34) — Keanna Conner 7, Kelsey Green 4, Tatyana Johnson 3, Zanndrea Watkins 2, Keosha Wilson 18.
East / 29 / 21 / 9 / 2—61
Melrose / 11 / 3 / 13 / 7—34
Records — Melrose 4-9.
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KIPP (8) — M. Bishop 2, A. Toliver 2, D. Moore 4.
Northside (53) — Davida Beal 3, Amber Cohen 25, S. Jones 3, Amber Mitchell 14, Joy Westbrook 8.
KIPP / 2 / 0 / 6 / 0—8
Northside / 19 / 13 / 11 / 10—53
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Central (54) — Yasmeen Brady 5, Meme Hill 2, Darriel Johnson 14, Dereka Johnson 9, Tia Wooten 24.
Whitehaven (47) — Lake Blache 11, Ebony Malone 2, Maia McCoy 13, Tia Polk 4, Ariel Williams 10, Destinique Williams 7.
Central / 10 / 15 / 10 / 19—54
Whitehaven / 10 / 12 / 8 / 17—47
Records — Whitehaven 12-5 (2-3, 16-AAA).
MHEA (48) — Annalise Burnett 8, Jamie Crum 16, Torri Lewis 15, Kyler Loadhiot 4, Julia Nicholson 3, Bailey Wilkes 2.
Hutchison (17) — Jennie Davis 2, Anna Field 3, Carolyn Kelley 10, Carter Stovall 2.
MHEA / 18 / 11 / 17 / 2—48
Hutchison / 0 / 10 / 5 / 2—17
Records — Hutchison 6-10.
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East (61) — Chantierrea Collins 2, Mykeisha Jones 4, K’Alya McKinney 16, Camerin Morganfield 2, Jaylin Perry 4, JaKayla Robinson 2, Japerria Robinson 2, Ebone Thurmond 4, Javeshia White 22, Andreana Wrister 3.
Melrose (34) — Keanna Conner 7, Kelsey Green 4, Tatyana Johnson 3, Zanndrea Watkins 2, Keosha Wilson 18.
East / 29 / 21 / 9 / 2—61
Melrose / 11 / 3 / 13 / 7—34
Records — Melrose 4-9.
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KIPP (8) — M. Bishop 2, A. Toliver 2, D. Moore 4.
Northside (53) — Davida Beal 3, Amber Cohen 25, S. Jones 3, Amber Mitchell 14, Joy Westbrook 8.
KIPP / 2 / 0 / 6 / 0—8
Northside / 19 / 13 / 11 / 10—53
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Central (54) — Yasmeen Brady 5, Meme Hill 2, Darriel Johnson 14, Dereka Johnson 9, Tia Wooten 24.
Whitehaven (47) — Lake Blache 11, Ebony Malone 2, Maia McCoy 13, Tia Polk 4, Ariel Williams 10, Destinique Williams 7.
Central / 10 / 15 / 10 / 19—54
Whitehaven / 10 / 12 / 8 / 17—47
Records — Whitehaven 12-5 (2-3, 16-AAA).
Lyric Stallings, Commercial Appeal Player of the Week
Lyric Stallings, Carver: The 5-10 senior had a monster
week on the boards for the Cobras. She had 11 points, 15 rebounds and
three steals against Middle College and followed that up with a
26-point, 29-rebound effort against Memphis Business Academy. Stallings
leads the city in rebounding at 14.8 per contest.
Commercial Appeal Dandy Dozen
Released January 15, 2014
1. Horn Lake (17-0) 1
2. Briarcrest (18-0) 2
3. Ridgeway (15-1) 3
4. Overton (12-1) 5
5. ECS (16-1) 6
6. Olive Branch (16-2) 7
7. White Station (10-4) 8
8. MHEA (17-5) 4
9. Houston (14-5) 10
10. FCA (13-5) NR
11. Whitehaven (12-4) 9
12. Northpoint (17-3) 12
1. Horn Lake (17-0) 1
2. Briarcrest (18-0) 2
3. Ridgeway (15-1) 3
4. Overton (12-1) 5
5. ECS (16-1) 6
6. Olive Branch (16-2) 7
7. White Station (10-4) 8
8. MHEA (17-5) 4
9. Houston (14-5) 10
10. FCA (13-5) NR
11. Whitehaven (12-4) 9
12. Northpoint (17-3) 12
Briarcrest Girls Remain Perfect
from article and image Commercial Appeal
The Memphis Home Education Association girls basketball team brought its Big 3 to Briarcrest on Tuesday.
The Saints countered with a Big 3 of their own, plus a little something extra.
Briarcrest — the top team in the state Division 2-AA poll and the second-ranked team in The Commercial Appeal’s Dandy Dozen — remained undefeated with a convincing 55-38 victory over the Eagles, who entered the contest as the No. 1 home-school team in the country and No. 4 in the Dandy Dozen.
The Saints are now 18-0 and have won 44 of 46 contests dating back to the start of last season.
“We’ve won 18 in a row and we’re playing with a lot of confidence,” said Saints coach Lee Smith. “We expect to win ... I’m extremely proud of the kids.”
The Saints did a fine job of limiting MHEA’s trio of potent shooters, Jamie Crum, Bailey Wilkes and Torri Lewis, while getting fine contributions from their stars.
Elise Holden led the way with 21 points, while twin sister Brynn added 10. Reigning D2-AA Miss Basketball Jasmine Cincore had eight, but added a couple of huge blocks and served as a one-girl press break when MHEA (17-5) tried to get back into the game in the fourth quarter.
“We wanted to stop their three guards,” Elise Holden said. “We knew if we could do that we could win. And we moved the ball well.”
Briarcrest’s “X-factor” was Lindsey Taylor, who provided eight points — all in the second half — and a ton of energy off the bench.
“She didn’t play last year; she wasn’t in the rotation,” Smith said. “But she’s really our best off-the-ball defender. That’s the reason she’s on the floor, her defense.”
“When they went to a zone (in the second half) I was thinking, ‘yes, now we’ll get some shots,” said Eagles coach Tracey Rice.
“But we just weren’t hitting them. I’d love to see Horn Lake (undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the Dandy Dozen) against Briarcrest. I definitely think those are the two best teams in the area.”
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| Briarcrest’s Jasmine Cincore looks for an open lane against MHEA |
The Memphis Home Education Association girls basketball team brought its Big 3 to Briarcrest on Tuesday.
The Saints countered with a Big 3 of their own, plus a little something extra.
Briarcrest — the top team in the state Division 2-AA poll and the second-ranked team in The Commercial Appeal’s Dandy Dozen — remained undefeated with a convincing 55-38 victory over the Eagles, who entered the contest as the No. 1 home-school team in the country and No. 4 in the Dandy Dozen.
The Saints are now 18-0 and have won 44 of 46 contests dating back to the start of last season.
“We’ve won 18 in a row and we’re playing with a lot of confidence,” said Saints coach Lee Smith. “We expect to win ... I’m extremely proud of the kids.”
The Saints did a fine job of limiting MHEA’s trio of potent shooters, Jamie Crum, Bailey Wilkes and Torri Lewis, while getting fine contributions from their stars.
Elise Holden led the way with 21 points, while twin sister Brynn added 10. Reigning D2-AA Miss Basketball Jasmine Cincore had eight, but added a couple of huge blocks and served as a one-girl press break when MHEA (17-5) tried to get back into the game in the fourth quarter.
“We wanted to stop their three guards,” Elise Holden said. “We knew if we could do that we could win. And we moved the ball well.”
Briarcrest’s “X-factor” was Lindsey Taylor, who provided eight points — all in the second half — and a ton of energy off the bench.
“She didn’t play last year; she wasn’t in the rotation,” Smith said. “But she’s really our best off-the-ball defender. That’s the reason she’s on the floor, her defense.”
“When they went to a zone (in the second half) I was thinking, ‘yes, now we’ll get some shots,” said Eagles coach Tracey Rice.
“But we just weren’t hitting them. I’d love to see Horn Lake (undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the Dandy Dozen) against Briarcrest. I definitely think those are the two best teams in the area.”
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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