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Sacred Heart Academy vs. Miami Country Day (FL)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 19, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir started the following lineup: 6-0 Jr. ZaKiyah Johnson, 5-8 Sr. Claire Russell, 6-3 Sr. Angelina Pelayo, 5-3 Fr. Amirah Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Miami Country Day coach Ochiel Swaby countered with 5-9 Sr. Kaliyah Morales, 5-9 Fr. Jalynn Belton, 6-2 Sr. Kayla Nelms, 5-3 Fr. Kori Edge, and 5-7 Sr. Sofia Mendez.

Miami Country Day led Sacred Heart Academy 35-16 at halftime on their way to a 54-43 victory. Miami Country Day shot 46.3% from the field including six of 14 from the three point line. The Spartans connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 21 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers. Sacred Heart Academy shot 26.5% from the field including three of 12 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on 14 of 20 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 19 Miami Country Day turnovers.

Jaylynn Belton led Miami Country Day with 18 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, two rebounds, and three blocked shots. Kaliyah Morales added 12 points, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Kayla Nelms recorded 11 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Sofia Mendez chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and two assists.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 24 points including three three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Reagan Bender added six points and three steals.

Sacred Heart Academy,8,8,14,13,43

Miami Country Day,17,18,10,9,54

Sacred Heart Academy (43) – Johnson 24, Russell 2, Pelayo 3, Jordan 1, Bender 6, Kincaid 4, Howe 3.

Miami Country Day (54) – Morales 12, Belton 18, Nelms 11, Edge 2, Mendez 8, Deal 3.

Acknowledgements

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

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on kyprephoops.com.