COLLEGE HEIGHTS 59, EXETER 19
EXETER, Mo. — The College Heights Christian girls basketball team improved to 8-6 overall and 1-0 in the Ozark 7 with Friday’s lopsided win over Exeter.
“We got off to a great start,” College Heights coach John Blankenship told SoMo Sports. “Our half-court trap was very effective in creating turnovers, leading to several fastbreak points. We shot the ball very well at almost 50 percent as a team tonight. Our starters saw limited minutes tonight but put up great numbers.”
CHC’s Libby Fanning had another double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Ava Lett went 3-for-5 from 3-point range and finished with 15 points.
Also for the Cougars, Jayli Johnson compiled seven points, five steals, four rebounds and four assists, while Maddy Colin contributed four points, three rebounds and three assists.
College Heights’ Kinley Marsh had four points and five rebounds, Allie Stout had four points and three steals and Jesalin Bever chipped in four points and two steals.
“We are hoping to get senior guard Lauren Ukena back late next week after suffering a wrist injury,” Blankenship noted. “She will bring back a lot of speed and increase our ball pressure immensely.”
College Heights will take on the hosts at the Southeast Lancer Classic at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
THOMAS JEFFERSON 46, SHELDON 42
The Thomas Jefferson girls secured a second close victory in as many nights.
One night after beating Wheaton 35-30, the Cavaliers took the lead early and held on.
The game was close all the way.
The Cavaliers led 11-7 at the end of the first quarter, 18-13 at halftime and 31-25 at the end of the third period.
Gabbi Hiebert scored 16 points to lead Thomas Jefferson, while Sarah Mueller added 14 and Lannah Grigg had eight.
Nico Carlson and Macie Shifferd each added four points.
Mariam Lamb scored 19 points for Sheldon and Deborah Lamb added 12.
Thomas Jefferson is now 7-4.
The Cavaliers will meet Pierce City at 6:45 on Monday at the Liberal tourney.
MCAULEY CATHOLIC 40, VERONA 32
The McAuley Catholic girls basketball team extended its winning streak to three with Friday’s homecoming win.
Up five at the end of the first quarter, McAuley extended its advantage to 21-12 by halftime.
The Warriors led 33-21 at the end of the third period. Verona outscored McAuley 11-7 in the final frame, but the Warriors held on.
Lily Black scored 15 points for the Warriors, while Kloee Williamson added 12 points. Kendall Ramsey added eight points for McAuley.
Jaicee Carasquillo scored 16 points for Verona.
McAuley (4-11, 2-0) is at Miami (Mo.) on Monday.
