Luke Stankavage, a senior student of Ardrey Kell High School, plays in the school’s basketball varsity team. In the 2019-2020 season, he posted averages of 20.6 points, 3.9 boards, 3.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. In the season opener, Luke Stankavage made clutch baskets to secure the AK Knights’ come-from-behind overtime win against the Charlotte Catholic Cougars.
The Knights and the Cougars squared off to open the 2019-2020 season on November 11, 2019, with the Knights playing confidently at the opening quarter. However, the Knights’ 21-15 lead at the end of the first quarter was erased by the Cougars in the second quarter with a 20-7 run. The Cougars were in control of the game with a 61-48 advantage until 5:17 before the end of the fourth quarter when the Knights started to climb back within striking distance.
Knights star Luke Stankavage made back-to-back clutch baskets, including his game-tying layup with 10 seconds left before the end of regulation. During the overtime period, the Knights carried over their momentum during the clutch and continued to pound the ball to secure their come-from-behind victory at the close of the overtime period. The final score was 77-74.
Luke Stankavage 