Bull Dogs down Golden Bears for fifth straight win

Avery Johnson

Columbus North ran its winning streak to five Tuesday night with a 51-46 girls basketball win against Shelbyville.

The Bull Dogs (5-2) jumped out to a 17-10 lead after one quarter, and played the Golden Bears almost even over the final three periods.

Avery Johnson led North with 20 points. Miley McClellan scored 11, and Hadassah Hurt added 10.

Columbus North 51, Shelbyville 46

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Shelbyville (5-3): Addy Marshall 0 0-0 0, Lilly Marshall 1 0-0 2, Ellie Simpson 2 0-0 5, Hannah Baker 3 0-0 6, Ellie Keller 3 0-4 6, Ava Wilson 8 2-6 22, Lilly Johnson 0 1-2 1, Ella Johnson 1 2-2 4. Totals: 18 5-14 46.

Columbus North (5-2): Kenna Conrad 0 0-0 0, Ava Wilson 0 1-2 1, Kaylie Harmon 2 0-0 5, Paige Terry 0 0-0 0, Kaitlin White 0 0-2 0, Miley McClellan 4 2-2 11, Avery Johnson 6 5-6 20, Sydney Johnson 1 2-3 4, Hadassah Hurt 4 0-1 10. Totals: 17 10-16 51.

3-point goals: Shelbyville 5 (Wilson 4, Simpson); Columbus North 7 (A. Johnson 3, Hurt 2, Harmon, White).