Topic: Basketball
2023BBSHACALG
Sacred Heart Academy vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)
Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
January 31, 2023
© 2023 by Ron Harrison
Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 So. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Jr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Jr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-8 Sr. Triniti Ralston, and 5-10 Jr. Reagan Bender. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-10 Fr. Brianna Wilkins, 5-10 Fr. Ava Moore, 6-1 Jr. Mariah Knight, 5-7 So. Bailee Duck, and 5-8 Jr. Ella Daniels.
Sacred Heart Academy defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 73-52. Sacred Heart shot 46% from the field including four of 19 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 CAL turnovers. CAL shot 39.6% from the field including five of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Centurions connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 17 Sacred Heart turnovers.
Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 17 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Triniti Ralston added 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Claire Russell recorded four points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.
Brianna Wilkins led CAL with 18 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and two steals. Mariah Knight added 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Bailee Duck recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two steals.
Sacred Heart Academy,20,16,21,16,73
Christian Academy of Louisville,10,15,18,9,52
Sacred Heart Academy (73) – Johnson 17, Russell 4, Pelayo 13, Ralston 12, Bender 20, Howe 6, DeCamillis 1.
Christian Academy of Louisville (52) – Wilkins 18, Moore 2, Knight 13, Duck 8, Daniels 5, Allen 4, Kincaid 2.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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