Emma Murray
DAYTON, Tenn. — Columbus Christian’s girls won, and the Crusader boys lost a close game Wednesday on the opening day of the National Association of Christian Athletes Tournament.
The girls beat Tennessee Christian Prep School 43-35 behind a 26-point performance from Emma Murray. Paige Harden and Olivia Wise each scored six points, and Emma Rice added five.
Columbus Christian (15-14) will play in the Division 8 semifinals at 8 p.m. Thursday.
The Crusader boys led by a point at halftime, but fell to Cincinnati Landmark Christian 47-43. Josh Conrad scored 15 points, Peyton Walden had 12 and Branson Carr added eight.
Columbus Christian will play in the Divison 7 consolation bracket at 1:30 p.m. Thursday against Rhea County Academy from Dayton, Tennesse, or Legacy Christian from Stevens City, Virginia.
Columbus Christian girls 43, Tennessee Christian Prep 35
Columbus Christian;10;8;11;14;—;43
Tennessee Christian Prep;12;3;10;10;—;35
Columbus Christian (15-14): Kaeli Clawson 0 0-0 0, Eva Blair 0 0-0 0, Paige Harden 3 0-2 6, Katie Bond 0 0-0 0, Olivia Wise 3 0-0 6, Emma Rice 2 1-2 5, Mara Nickerson 0 0-2 0, Belle Blair 0 0-0 0, Emma Murray 11 4-6 26. Totals: 19 5-12 43.
Tennessee Christian Prep: Abigail Shepherd 0 0-0 0, Zoey Harris 0 0-0 0, Abella Mullins 3 0-0 6, Maddie Sims 3 0-0 8, Ashlyn Henry 0 0-0 0, Maggie Botts 4 0-2 8, Morgan Armstrong 6 1-2 13. Totals: 16 1-4 35.
3-point goals: Columbus Christian 0; Tennessee Christian Prep 2 (Sims 2).
Cincinnati Landmark Christian 47, Columbus Christian boys 43
Landmark Christian;9;6;16;16;—;47
Columbus Christian;9;7;15;12;—;43
Landmark Christian: Noah Rogers 4 1-2 13, Joshua Rush 7 0-0 15, Jeremiah Marvin 1 0-0 2, Judah Shiturger 4 3-4 11, Noah Terrell 0 0-0 0, Reed Sheafer 1 3-4 6, Gabe Zoolinske 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 7-10 47.
Columbus Christian (13-14): Adam Haines 0 0-0 0, Cam Pritchard 2 0-0 4, Jayden Howe 2 0-3 4, Josh Conrad 6 0-0 15, Branson Carr 2 4-6 8, Peyton Walden 5 2-2 12, Ben Halsey 0 0-0 0, Brayden Carr 0 0-0 0, Cannon Carr 0 0-0 0, Elijah Fields 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 6-11 43.
3-point goals: Landmark Christian 6 (Rogers 4, Rush, Sheafer); Columbus Christian 2 (Conrad 3).
