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Sacred Heart Academy vs. St. Francis (GA)

2023 Nike Tournament of Champions

Bell Bank Park
Phoenix, AZ
December 21, 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. St. Francis coach Aisha Kennedy countered with 6-2 Sr. Sa’Mya Wyatt, 6-2 Jr. Amelia Basit, 6-3 Fr. Ailia Courtenay, 5-5 So. Camryn Golston, and 5-5 Sr. Nya Young.

St. Francis (GA) defeated Sacred Heart Academy by the score of 69-60. The score was tied 45-45 after three quarters but the Knights outscored Sacred Heart 24-15 in the final quarter to earn the victory. St. Francis shot 57.1% from the field including one of three from the three point line. The Knights connected on 20 of 30 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored six points off 11 Sacred Heart Academy. Sacred Heart Academy shot 36.9% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Valkyries connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 16 St. Francis turnovers.

Camryn Golston led St. Francis with 27 points including eight of 10 free throws, and two assists. Sa’Mya Wyatt added 18 points including six of 12 free throws, and 10 rebounds. Ailia Courtenay recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. Nya Young chipped in with 10 points and three assists. Amelia Basit pulled down seven rebounds.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart Academy with 20 points including two three point baskets, and eight assists. ZaKiyah Johnson added 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Angelina Pelayo recorded eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Claire Russell pulled down seven rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,11,15,15,60

St. Francis,10,17,18,24,69

Sacred Heart Academy (60) – Johnson 19, Russell 2, Pelayo 8, Jordan 5, Bender 20, Kincaid 4, Howe 2.

St. Francis (69) – Wyatt 18, Basit 0, Courtenay 14, Golston 27, Young 10.

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.

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