BB2024CCSHG

Clarksville Christian (TN) vs. Sacred Heart Academy (Girls)

German American Bank Classic

Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, KY
January 6, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Clarksville Christian (TN) coach Trent Hassell started the following lineup: 6-3 Fr. Lauren Hassell, 5-8 Jr. Alessia Nesbit, 6-4 Fr. Marley Spiers, 5-4 Jr. Neveah Brooks, and So. Mia Muiznick. Sacred Heart Academy coach Donna Moir countered with 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.

Sacred Heart Academy raced out to a 23-2 first quarter lead on their way to a 61-47 victory over Clarksville Christian. Sacred Heart Academy shot 49.1% from the field including four of eight from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 Clarksville Christian turnovers. Clarksville Christian shot 34.8% from the field including four of 12 from beyond the arc. The Centurions connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Sacred Heart Academy turnovers.

ZaKiyah Johnson led Sacred Heart Academy with 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Angelina Pelayo added 12 points and six rebounds. Amirah Jordan recorded 11 points, two rebounds, and four assists. Reagan Bender chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists. Claire Russell added five points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Neveah Brooks led Clarksville Christian with 13 points including five of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals. Marley Spiers added 11 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Lauren Hassell recorded nine points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. Alessia Nesbit chipped in with six points and two rebounds. 5-7 Sr. Jayla Smith recorded eight points including two three point baskets and two rebounds.

Sacred Heart Academy,23,17,8,13,61

Clarksville Christian (TN),2,10,18,17,47

Clarksville Christian (TN) (47) – Hassell 9, Nesbit 6, Spiers 11, Brooks 13, Muiznick 0, Smith 8.

Sacred Heart Academy (61) – Johnson 17, Russell 5, Pelayo 12, Jordan 11, Bender 9, Kincaid 2, Holbrook 2, Howe 3.

Acknowledgements

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

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