Lexington Catholic rallied back from as much as 18 points down to defeat Lafayette 81-79 in the Jock Sutherland Classic. Robert Dence’s layup in the final seconds sealed the win for the Knights.
Tanner Johnson led Lexington Catholic with 22 points and 4 rebounds. Reese Ryan had 17 points and 4 assists. Dence and Michael Talbott had 13 points each for the Knights. Dence also grabbed 8 rebounds.
Lance Blakely scored 28 points to lead the Generals’ effort. He had 6 rebounds and was 6-8 from beyond the arc. Jackson “Mr. Double-Double” Davis finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds to go with 4 assists, 2 blocks and a steal. Harrison Lane had 11 points.
Prior to the game, Kentucky basketball legend and Hall of Fame Coach Jock Sutherland was recognized. Coach Sutherland brought his 1947 Lafayette letter sweater to display for the appreciative crowd.
Lexington Catholic travels to Dunbar Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Lafayette hosts Bryan Station Feb. 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Lexington Catholic: 20 14 28 19 81
Lafayette: 19 24 25 11 79
Lexington Catholic (16-6) Talbott 13, Johnson 22, Ryan 17, Dence 13, Boothe 6, Griffin 8, Morris 2
Lafayette (15-7) Davis 21, Blakley 28, Robinson 8, Jackson 7, Lane 11, Jenkins 2, Carpenter 2
*Photos by Regina Rickert for The Road To Rupp. Click to enlarge.
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- *Photo by Regina Rickert
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- *Photo by Regina Rickert
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