Peyton Walden
Columbus Christian rallied from a 16-point deficit after one quarter to tie the game in the third period, but Mooresville Christian pulled out a 74-68 boys basketball victory on Tuesday.
Peyton Walden led the Crusaders (2-3) with 23 points. Jayden Howe scored 15, and Josh Conrad added 10.
Mooresville Christian 74, Columbus Christian 68
Mooresville Christian;27;14;15;18;—;74
Columbus Christian;11;26;17;14;—;68
Mooresville Christian (1-0): Gabe Warner 4 3-3 14, Gaash Warner 12 6-11 33, Harrison Cravey 5 7-9 17, Cameron Burner 1 0-1 2, Elijah Pitrak 1 0-0 2, Asher Bryant 2 3-5 7, Lucas Woods 0 0-0 0, Ethan Roller 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 19-29 74.
Columbus Christian (2-3): Adam Haines 1 0-0 2, Cam Pritchard 3 0-2 6, Josh Conrad 2 6-10 10, Peyton Walden 9 5-12 23, Branson Carr 1 1-1 3, Elijah Fields 1 0-0 2, Jayden Howe 5 5-6 15, Levi Shelton 2 3-4 7. Totals: 24 20-35 68.
3-point goals: Mooresville Christian 6 (Gab. Warner 3, Gaa. Warner 3); Columbus Christian 0.
