2023BBCHCCALG

Covington Holy Cross vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
January 9, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Covington Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus started the following lineup: 5-9 Sr. Nejai Lewis, 5-9 Jr. Miyah Wimzie, 6-2 Jr. Julia Hunt, 5-5 Sr. Aleah Arlinghaus, and 5-8 Sr. Aaliyah Hayes. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-11 Fr. Ava Moore, 5-10 Jr. Ella Daniels, 6-1 Jr. Mariah Knight, 5-8 So. Bailee Duck, and 5-10 Fr. Brianna Wilkins.

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Covington Holy Cross by the score of 68-60. There were seven lead changes and two ties in this game. CAL shot 44.8% from the field including five of 18 from the three point line. The Lady Centurions connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 24 points off 16 CHC turnovers. CHC shot 40.7% from the field including four of 14 from beyond the arc. The Indians connected on eight of nine free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored nine points off nine CAL turnovers.

Mariah Knight led CAL with 19 points, 14 rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals. Bailee Duck added 19 points. Ella Daniels recorded 17 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and two assists. Brianna Wilkins chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Julia Hunt added CHC with 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Nejai Lewis added 16 points and 12 rebounds. 5-9 So. Aumani Nelson recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Covington Holy Cross,16,11,20,13,60

Christian Academy of Louisville,18,12,20,18,68

Covington Holy Cross (60) – Lewis 16, Wimzie 0. Hunt 19, Aleah Arlinghaus 5, Hayes 0, Nelson 12, Bottom 8.

Christian Academy of Louisville (68) – Moore 5, Daniels 17, Knight 19, Duck 19, Wilkins 8.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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