Trinity bests Rams
Published 12:00 am Sunday, December 16, 2001
WOODVILLE – In a battle of Class 1A versus Class 2A, Trinity Episcopal’s varsity basketball teams came away with a road sweep of Wilkinson County Christian Academy Saturday night.
In varsity girls action, the Lady Saints jumped out to a big lead en route to a 60-44 win over the Lady Rams.
Vanessa Gordon led the now-8-1 Lady Saints with 19 points to go along with six steals. Becky Bass had 18 points and seven assists. Ashley Kingsafer had 14 points and nine rebounds.
Lauren Tanner had nine rebounds and six steals to go with four points.
The Lady Saints exploded on the Lady Rams early as they took a 22-10 lead after one quarter of play and then a 36-20 halftime lead.
Despite 18 points from Jennifer Tolbert, the Lady Rams were unable to make any kind of a rally in the second half.
Emily Lanehart and Jordan Whitaker added eight points each.
Saints 65, Rams 26
In an impressive display of defense, the Saints cruised to a 39-point win.
Dudley Guice Jr. had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the now-5-0 Saints. Chad Ridley added 16 points.
The Rams were held to single figures in three of the four quarters – five in the first, six in the second and none in the fourth. Trinity Episcopal next plays at Centreville Monday.
ACCS girls win Tensas title
ST. JOSEPH, La. – Adams County Christian School and Tensas Academy came away with a split in the finals of the Tensas Tournament Saturday night. In the girls championship game, the Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Chiefs 43-31.Brandi Case scored 12 points, and Kittye Marks added eight points for the Lady Rebels (3-6).
The Lady Rebels took an 11-4 lead after one quarter of play and led at halftime 23-14. The Lady Chiefs (4-7) tried a comeback as they outscored the Lady Rebels 9-5 to cut the lead to five going into the fourth quarter.
The Lady Rebels answered with a 15-8 fourth quarter on their way to the win.
In the boys championship game, the Chiefs overcame a sloppy third quarter to take a 48-47 win over the Rebels.
Scott Crigler led the Chiefs with 14 points. David Crigler chipped in with 10 points.
The Chiefs (2-1) appeared to be on their way to an easy win after taking a 26-17 halftime lead. However, the Rebels (2-7) outscored the Chiefs 16-7 to tie the score at 33 going into the fourth frame.
The Chiefs outscored the Rebels 15-14 to take the win.
Christopher Rayborn led the Rebels with 15 points. Ty Smith added 11 points.
ACCS next plays in the WCCA Tournament Jan. 3-5.