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TRINITY BASKETBALL

December 28, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Trinity Advances to Republic Bank Classic Semifinals
Sophomore Foster Registers First Career Double-Double
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Trinity sophomore Charles Foster registered his first career double-double as Trinity advanced to the semifinals of the Republic Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic High School’s Robert J. Bueter, S.J. Athletic Center for the third time in program history.
The game marked the 25th for Trinity in program history in the Republic Bank Classic. The Shamrocks made their first appearance in the event in 2002, winning the title in 2004.
Foster finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Shamrocks. Senior Taylor Epley added 12 points and Mr. Basketball candidate Josh Sewell had 11 in limited minutes.
Trinity advanced to the second semifinal on Tuesday of the Republic Bank Holiday Classic and will face either Male or Clark County for a chance to play in the event finals on Wednesday. Both the semifinals, finals and third place game will be televised by Wazoo Sports.
Trinity will play in the semifinals of the event for the third time in program history. The Shamrocks lost to Mason County in the 2002 semifinals but defeated Bishop Brossart in the 2004 semifinals.
Line Score 1 2 3 4 Final Records
Trinity 9 14 15 18 56 8-2
Highlands 8 12 15 9 44 5-3
Trinity (56)- Corbett 3, Foster 11, Perito 2, Dieudonne 2, Sewell 12, Armstrong 6, Epley 14, Kupper 6
Highlands (44)- Lother 4, Grote 3, Kowolonek 9, Gordon 2, Smith-Keller 6, Watson 5, Dill 2, Stewart 13
Three Point Field Goals- Sewel, Epley 4, Lother, Grote, Smith-Keller 2