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Lady Pats rally for tourney-opening win over NCS

Written by John Ferguson Wednesday, 17 February 2010 20:48

Shelby Ray drives for two of her team-high 20 points.

Heritage senior Shelby Ray showed why she is among the best in District 10-A, leading the Lady Patriots to a 44-41 comeback victory over Nashville Christian in Wednesday's first-round tournament game.

Lady Colts advance in MTAC tournament

Written by Susan Johnson Wednesday, 17 February 2010 15:24

Photo by Susan Johnson.

The Christian Community Lady Colts advanced to the second round of the MTAC Tournament with a convincing 56-10 win against Franklin Christian Academy Tuesday night.

Scoring for CCHS - Alison Drumright 20 pts, Leslie Marberry 9 pts, Courtney O'Connor 8pts, Casey Meece 7 pts, Sarah Gillespie 7 pts, Megan Kramm 4 pts, Jordan Dennis 1 pt.

The Lady Colts will play again this Friday night at Lancaster Christian Academy in Smyrna.

Blue Devils smash Portland

Written by Submitted Wednesday, 17 February 2010 07:57

The Blue Devils starters spent much of the second half cheering on their teammates.

Needing a confidence boost heading into this weekend's District 9-AA tournament, both White House teams found their stride against rival Portland.

Patriots pass opening test

Written by John Ferguson Tuesday, 16 February 2010 21:17

Heritage senior Louis Ray (14) sparked the hosts off the bench.

After starting sluggishly, the Heritage men's basketball team used a third quarter run to push past a scrappy Merrol Hyde team in Tuesday night's 10-A district opener, 57-42.

The Patriots trailed from the start, playing as flat as the half-empty gym's atmosphere, but defended well enough to keep the visitors within reach. After trailing 9-6 after the first period, Devin Harper's 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:32 left in the half gave Heritage a 16-14 lead they would not relinquish.

Heritage broke the game open for good midway through the third period - Ethan Kirby hit his lone three from the left corner, then Louis Ray, who sparked off the bench, hit a three from the opposite corner. After a steal, Kirby then found Ray underneath on the break to complete the 8-point, :49 second swing, and led 35-19. The Hawks never got closer than 12 points after that sequence.

Heritage will face the winner of Thursday's McEwen - Houston Co. game on Friday night at 8:30 pm at Jo Byrns High School.

MERROL HYDE (42) - Underwood 21, Domahari 8, Lankster 5, Lang 3, Eisenbraun 1, Sartore 1

HERITAGE (57) - Harper 15, Bedwell 14, Kirby 8, Moore 6, L. Ray 6, Morris 4, D. Ray 2, Reid 2

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MS Lady Colts second in MTAC tourney

Written by Submitted Monday, 15 February 2010 15:13

Photo and story by Susan Johnson.

The Christian Community Middle School girls played in the MTAC tournament this weekend at Sumner Academy and came in second place.

CCS played in the semi-finals Friday night against Middle Tennessee Heat, and came out victorious 23-20. CCS played Saturday in the championship game, and came up short with a 34-16 loss.

Saturday stats: Makenzie Crain -1pt, Megan Kramm - 1pt, Sarah Gillespie - 14 pts, 3 rebounds, Morgan Johnson - 3 rebounds, and Carly Waller - 3 rebounds. Congratulations to all the girls for a very hard-faught game.

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