CHC GIRLS WIN LANCER CLASSIC
CHEROKEE, Kan. — The College Heights Christian girls basketball team captured the Lancer Classic championship with a hard-fought 37-32 win over Erie on Friday night at Southeast High School.
The Cougars hiked their record to 13-1.
College Heights used a balanced attack. Catie Secker scored 11 points, while Grace Bishop added eight. Kaynahn Burk and Jayli Johnson contributed seven points apiece for CHC, while Lainey Lett rounded out the scoring with four points.
Skylar Clevenger scored 12 points for the Red Devils (8-2).
The game was deadlocked at the break, 15-15.
College Heights took a 26-22 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Cougars outscored the Red Devils 11-10 in the final frame to secure the win.
Lancer Class Champions! @SoMo_Sports @OzarksOzone @J_GlobeSports @KSNLocalSports @koamfox14sports @KSNLocalSports pic.twitter.com/4XuF3mhJaT
— College Heights Christian School Athletics (@CHCSathletics) January 23, 2021
MCAULEY TAKES THIRD PLACE
CHEROKEE, Kan. — McAuley Catholic took third place in the Lancer Classic after pulling away to a 57-33 win over Baxter Springs on Friday at Southeast High School.
After building a 22-11 lead by the intermission, the Warriors (9-6) outscored the Lions 16-11 in the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth with a 19-11 run down the stretch.
Kennedy DeRuy led McAuley with a game-high 30 points in the win. Kayleigh Teeter finished with 16 points, while Gliza Damaso added four.
Emmalee Williams and Allie Fry each led Baxter Springs with 11 points apiece. Kennedy Krokroskia finished with six in the loss.
McAuley hosts Wheaton for a 5 p.m. tip on Tuesday.
Lancer Classic 3rd place game:
McAuley – 57
Baxter Springs, KS – 33
Final@JACS1885 @warriorsports_ @SoMo_Sports @J_GlobeSports @KODESports @KSNLocalSports @koamfox14sports @scoreboardguy @OzarksOzone @SWMOBasketball pic.twitter.com/ag58Vv59FB— Coach Howard (@McAuleyAD) January 23, 2021
WEBB CITY 54, SPARTA 37
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. — Webb City defeated Sparta 54-37 at the Williams Construction Lady Wildcat Classic at Logan-Rogersville High School.
The Cardinals will conclude tourney play at 12:30 on Saturday against Springfield Central.
NEVADA GIRLS 54, FORT SCOTT 40
Nevada’s girls beat Fort Scott 54-40 at the Frontenac tournament.
Nevada led 43-23 at the end of the third quarter en route to victory.
Clara Swearingen and Tylin Heathman scored 14 points apiece for Nevada (7-7). Ella Beth scored 18 points for Fort Scott (2-8).
MOUNT VERNON 66, BOLIVAR 44
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Missouri Southern recruit Lacy Stokes scored 26 points to lead the Mountaineers to third place at the Bolivar Tournament.
Ellie Johnston added 17 points for Mount Vernon, while Raegan Boswell added 11.
After a close first half, Mount Vernon finished strong, outscoring Bolivar 43-23 in the second half.
