BB2024SHACALG

Sacred Heart Academy vs. Christian Academy of Louisville (Girls)

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
January 30, 2024

© 2024 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 “Tootie” Jordan, and 5-10 Sr. Reagan Bender. Christian Academy of Louisville coach Byron Wilkins Jr. countered with 5-9 So. Brianna Wilkins, 5-8 So. Jaida Allen, 5-8 So. Ava Moore, 5-3 Jr. Maggie Hydes, and 5-7 Jr. Bailee Duck.

Sacred Heart Academy defeated Christian Academy of Louisville by the score of 66-40. Sacred Heart shot 44.6% from the field including three of 13 from the three point line. The Valkyries connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Christian Academy of louisville turnovers. CAL shot 22.2% from the field including three of 16 from beyond the arc. The Lady Centurions connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 12 Sacred Heart turnovers.

Reagan Bender led Sacred Heart with 20 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two steals. ZaKiyah Johnson added 13 points including five of six free throws, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals. Angelina Pelayo recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Amirah Jordan chipped in with seven points and two steals. 6-0 Sr. Abigail Wolff added six points. Claire Russell recorded two points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

Brianna Wilkins led CAL with 20 points including three three point baqskets, seven of 10 free throws, nine rebounds, and two steals. Bailee Duck addeed 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Sacred Heart Academy,19,16,14,17,66

Christian Academy of Louisville,7,12,9,12,40

Sacred Heart Academy (66) – Johnson 13, Russell 2, Pelayo 12, Jordan 7, Bender 20, Howe 4, Frey 2, Wolff 6.

Christian Academy of Louisville (40) -Wilkins 20, Allen 1, Moore 0, Hydes 0, Duck 16, Wallace 2, Lawrence 1.

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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