Easy hoops in transition propelled the College Heights Christian girls basketball team to a 57-27 win at Purdy on Monday night.
“Our defense was the difference last night,” College Heights coach John Blankenship told SoMo Sports. “We had great ball pressure and jumped into the passing lanes, which led to easy transition baskets. The team played very unselfish and made the extra pass to open teammates, leading to high percentage shots. We shot 51% from the floor.”
Converting turnovers into hoops the other way, the Cougars (2-3) raced out to a 21-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. College Heights’ led 35-8 at halftime.
The visitors were up comfortably 51-18 entering the fourth quarter.
Addie Lawrence led College Heights with 21 points, three assists and two steals. Jayli Johnson and Libby Fanning scored 14 points apiece.
Fanning also had seven rebounds, while Johnson handed out six assists to go with four steals. Lauren Ukena grabbed seven boards and had three steals.
College Heights travels to New Covenant on Friday.
