Congratulations to the girls Lady Knights B team, they finished their regular season with an impressive win Saturday over Nagel 31-6. It was great team play, with every player scoring. The Lady Knights ended the regular season UNDEFEAFTED going 14-0. Way to go Lady Knights we are PROUD of You!!!

The Lady Knights were disappointed to find out that the B tournament was cancelled this year. Coach Burns decided the girls needed a chance to prove themselves, so she entered the girls in the 8^th grade A tournament. Their first game is Thursday, Feb. 2^nd and 5:45 PM in Wilmington. Please come cheer on your Lady Knights!

On Saturday January 21, 2012, the first ice storm blanketed the area, but it was only the outside world that was cold.  Inside the K-house, the JV, coming off two losses in a row, was smokin’ hot as the entire team contributed to a dominant performance against the visiting Hurricanes of Wilmington.  The JV beat Wilmington earlier in December on their home court by 12 points.  This time around the margin of victory was 19 as the home team takes the orange and black 28-47.  Nice job KLK JV: Riley Brashear, Cara Thomas, Alyssa Johnson, Audrey Farber, Arden Jestice, Christine Harris, Mackenzie Kruse, Sarah Palmer. Record improves to 8-6.

The Varsity, coming off a 26 point loss from the Mason Comets, again, struggled against a strong shooting opponent in the Hurricanes.  The sophmore duo of Savannah Hooper and Brianna Camp combined for 32 points, which for a second time in as many games, outscores the entire KLK team.   The achilles heal of the game was the shooting percentages where the team went 31% from the field.  Of great note was senior Stephanie Wehmer also looked good going 4 for 4 at the foul line and hitting 3 for 5 from the field and ringing in 10 points and sophmore Claire Sichterman who flourished in the 4th quarter to shoot 2 for 2 outside the arc and with another FG to end with 8 points.  FINAL 57-29, record moves to 7-7 overall, 6-4 in the FAVC.  GAME STATS

In the first game of the day, the Freshman hosted Ross in the second meeting of the season.  In December the Freshman had an easy time with the Rams beating them by 12, but this time around the Rams had an answer for the hot young freshman team, fortunately, in the end, the 9th graders prevail to take a 31-36 victory and improve to 10-4 on the season.

NEXT UP: Weds January 25th finds the KLK teams split in two with the Freshman hosting Springboro at KHS with a 4:30 tip off, and then the JV/Varsity traveling to Little Miami, where the Panthers will seek revenge from earlier losses to both JV and Varsity from their December meeting at the K-House.  Tip 6:00/7:30 LMHS.

On Weds. Jan 18th, the power forwards from Mason, Brianna Glover and Kayla McDowell, at 6’1″ and 6’2″ respectively, managed to score more points than the entire KLK team  scored for the game.  Glover and McDowell combined for 29 points and the height, speed of the visiting team was simply no match for the Knights.  Despite a fairly tight 1st quarter, with 3 lead changes, once the Comets got into their groove, the KLK had no answer to any shots, going only 11-40 from the floor.  Varsity takes this on the chin and moves to 7-6 on the season. FINAL: 54-26.

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The JV had a strong start and gave the Comets a good run.  Scoring from Sarah Palmer, Kiley Maxwell, Brianne Gray, Arden Jestice, and Riley Brashear kept the hopes alive, but the fast breaks and layups caught up to the team at the end.  The JV streak of 2 losses in a row is the first of the season, moving to 7-6 with a 38-26 final.

The stars of the night were the freshman as they take out the Comets.  This defensive battle was so tight  with more passing and movement of the ball in the back court, that there was very little shooting to be had and not  single foul shot taken in the first half by either team.  The half time score was 6-6.  Sometimes a good halftime break is what a team needs to get ‘er goin’ and that’s what the Frosh did as they scored 9 points to only Mason’s 3 points in the third stanza and hang on to use up the clock as Mason tried to rally, but the KLK Freshman prevail and finish the game 17-20.  Kiley Maxwell gets high fives with 9 points followed by Brooke Renner with 5 and Jenna Machino and Brianne Gray with 2 each.  Freshman improve to 9-4 on the season.

The 7^th grade Lady Knights defeated first place Glen Este last night 17-15.  Outstanding high pressure defense was played by all.  Scoring for the Knights were Ashley, Kelly, Becca, Mackenzie, and Michaella.

On Saturday Jan 14, the future Kings Lady Knights players were recognized during the halftime of the Varsity game against Loveland.  Players in grades 2-8 adorned the gym to watch the very girls who started their basketball careers with the KBA program.  The KLK came out strong as this game became quickly reminiscent of the first meeting at Loveland in November, when the red and blue won 50-34.

Standout play from seniors Abby Bush (14 pts, 4-5 FTM/A) and  Steph Wehmer (10 pts, 2-4 FTM/A) and junior Haley Delaney (10 pts 1-1/FTM/A) led the home team to a 34-49 victory and the KLK are on a 3 game win streak, improve their record to 7-5, 6-3 in the FAVC.

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In the earlier games of the evening, the JV had their first OT game of the season. The KLK JV struggled to capitalize on a couple of opportunities and fall to the black and orange by 6.  Record drops to 7-5.

The freshman opened the evening of games with dominant play and repeat the victory of November by beating the Tigers 28-46, record improves to 8-4.

NEXT UP: MASON comes to the K-HOUSE on WEDS. JAN 18th! Last year the RED SEA filled the Black Hole in their gym and even the Mason coach was impressed with the Knights fans.  Let’s go fans, we need to do it again! Come fill the RED SEA and cheer on your KLK’s!! 4:30 Freshman/6:00 JV/7:30 Varsity. GO KNIGHTS!

Weds. Jan 11, the Glen Este Trojans at KHS: How important is it to make your free throws? Laura Bruns went to the line with 1 minute left in the game and made 2 free throws to give the KLK’s a 1 point lead.  With a quick GE score and now trailing by 1, the KLK drove down the court and then Haley Delaney was fouled and sent to the line.  BOOM and BOOM, Kings back to a 1 point lead.  With .2 seconds left on the clock, GE’s Katie Gaskill was fouled and sent to the line with the Trojans down by one.  As a result of 2 missed free throws, the Varsity completed the sweep of the trio of games on this night, winning 48-49.

How important is it to make your free throws? Abby Bush went 4-4, Michelle Bruns 2-2, Laura Bruns 3-4, Haley Delaney 2-3, Steph Wehmer 1-2.  As a team the KLK went 12 for 15, where GE went just 15-32. Games are won and lost at the line, and we’ll take them any way we can get them.  Record improves to 6-5 on the season and 5-3 in the FAVC.

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In the middle game of the night, the JV came out strong against a slower GE team and entered the lockerroom with a 6 point lead.  But GE’s adjustments slowed the KLK’s production in the third to take a brief lead.  However, the fourth quarter reignited the spark that has helped the JV do so well all season and Riley Brashear, Alyssa Johnson, Arden Justice and Sarah Palmer, poured on the heat to close this story 25-36.  Record improves to 7-4.

The Freshman saw a rematch with a young Western Brown team.  In the first meeting in December, the 9th graders had no troubles with the Bronco’s and sailed to an 18 point victory.  And the game from Weds would be nearly identical.  Brooke Renner’s speed and finesse landed her 12 points to lead the team, followed by Patrice DiPasquale 8, Brianne Gray 6, Jenna Maschino, Colleen Reising and Grace Wolf all match 4 points each.  Final 22-40, records improves to 7-4.

Next UP: THE LADY KNIGHTS ARE ON THE RADIO! and KBA YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL NIGHT!

WKNG RADIO BROADCAST ALERT!!! MARK THE DATES: The broadcast team from WKNG Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from the K-house on SATURDAY Jan. 14 with LOVELAND Tiger’s. Game times 4:30/6:00/7:30

 WKNG RADIO LINK

 The girls B team extend their winning season to 10-0 with a win last night over Nagel. The Lady Knights had a balanced attack and pulled away victorious, winning 30-16. Eight different players scored for the Lady Knights. Jackie Baronti, Abbey Clark, and Jordin Littles were the top scorers with 6 points each. Congratulations to all the Lady Knights!

The Eagles of Milford soared into the K house on Saturday Jan 7th with an 8-1 record, tied for first in the FAVC , and one of the top shooters in the conference, Morgan Wolcott.  The Eagles took quick flight with a 6 point lead going into the lockerroom at half . But the adjustments that the Varsity made allowed the Eagles to only score 5 points in the third and to rally in the 4th to close the gap. At the buzzer, a 3-pointer by HALEY DELANEY  inked the deal for the Lady Knights and the home team stunned the visitors by winning the game with one point to spare, 36-37. Varsity improves to .500 on the season with a 5-5 record.

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In the earlier games, the Freshman allowed the Eagles to score the first 5 points unanswered, but turned on the intensity and entered the lockerroom tied at 10.  But the battle wore the Knights at the end as they lost this contest by 15.  Record is now 6-4.

The JV had most of their production from Riley Brashear, Sarah Palmer, Christine Harris and Arden Jestice, but couldn’t manage to hang on at the end losing 28-21, bringing record to 6-4.

NEXT UP: The Purple Trojans from Glen Este will come for a visit on  WEDS JAN 11, games at 4:30/6:00/7:30

WKNG RADIO BROADCAST ALERT!!! MARK THE DATES: The broadcast team from WKNG Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from the K-house on SATURDAY Jan. 14 with LOVELAND Tiger’s.  This is also KBA Girls Youth Basketball Night; and SATURDAY Jan. 21 with  WILMINGTON Hurricanes.  WKNG RADIO LINK

The 8th grade Lady Knights defeated Loveland Wednesday night to remain unbeaten for the season.  They are now 6 – 0.  The Lady Knights came out with some intensity to start the game 12 – 2, but Loveland battled back to make it 16 – 12 at halftime.  After a few adjustments in the locker room, the Lady Knights built their lead back up to 10 with one quarter to play.  Loveland brought the pressure in the 4th quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the Lady Knights went on to win 30 – 24. 

It was another balanced scoring attack with seven different players scoring.  Kira Doebereiner led the way with eight points, while Nicole Williams and Emily Lima each had six.  Sammy Kettler and Taylor Bates scored three, and Rachel Bernard and Jenna Lace each scored two.  “This was an intense game from start to finish.  I am proud of our team’s effort tonight.  They kept their composure when things started to get crazy.  All their hard work over the break is paying off,” said Coach Costlow after the game.  The Lady Knights resume their schedule Monday, January 9th at Walnut Hills.

Weds. Jan 4th, 2012 marked a new year and a new player to hit the hardwood for the Varsity, Mackenzie Seiter, a JR who had been on injury reserve from rehabing a knee injury.  Her spark on the floor was contageous and she looked great hitting a big 3 pointer in the second quarter to help close the gap of a strong Anderson beginning.

The Redskins came out with guns blazing as they rattled off the first 7 point of the game unanswered and the Varsity struggled to find consistency in their shooting.  The Ladies rallied the entire game, trailing by as little as 2, but the Orange and Black were just no match in the showcase game of the night, losing 37-45.  GAME STATS

In the first two games of the evening, the Freshman opened up the night with a complete breakdown of their opponent, shutting them out completely in the 4th quarter.  Improving record to 6-3, the Frosh keep winning streak alive with 4 in a row, final score 35-16.

In the middle game, the JV played a tight game, with never more than a 4 point variance between the teams, but bring it on to keep the lead at the stretch and bump their record to  6-3 with the 24-21 victory.

NEXT UP: SATURDAY at KHS, the Milford Eagles will fly in for a visit to the big K house at 11:30/1:00/2:30 games. SEE YOU THERE!