Topic: Basketball
2014CALMERCY
Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Mercy Academy (Girls)
Mercy Academy
Louisville, KY
December 12, 2014
Christian Academy of Louisville coach Jana Costner started the following lineup: 5-10 8th Grade Raquael Reese, 5-8 Sr. Brittany Mumford, 5-9 Jr. Emma Bowman, 5-6 So. Emma Wesley, and 5-7 7th Grade Shelby Calhoun. Mercy Academy coach Keith Baisch countered with 6-0 So. Elizabeth Anderson, 5-8 Jr. Erin Muthler, 6-0 Sr. Malerie Martin, 5-3 Jr. Jessica Laemmle, and 5-7 Sr. Hannah Bewley.
Mercy Academy trailed 51-46 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to defeat Christian Academy of Louisville by a score of 70-63. Mercy Academy shot 39.3% from the field including seven of 20 from the three point line. The Jaguars connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 41 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 32 CAL turnovers. CAL shot 47.5% from the field including nine of 22 from beyond the arc. The Centurions connected on 16 of 20 free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored 26 points off 27 Mercy Academy turnovers.
Malerie Martin led Mercy Academy for 20 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. 5-6 Jr. Madi Woods added 15 points including three three point baskets. Elizabeth Anderson chipped in with nine points and six rebounds. Hannah Bewley recorded eight points and six rebounds.
Emma Wesley led CAL with 18 points including four three point baskets. Raquael Reese added 16 points including four three point baskets and four steals. Emma Bowman also scored 16 points. Brittany Mumford pulled down seven rebounds.
CAL,6,27,18,12,63
Mercy Academy,22,15,9,24,70
CAL (63) – Reese 16, Mumford 4, Bowman 16, Wesley 18, Calhoun 9.
Mercy Academy (70) – Anderson 9, Muthler 0, Martin 20, Laemmle 6, Bewley 8, M. Schmitz 4, Stovall 2, Woods 15, Gross 6.
A special thanks to Mercy coach Keith Baisch and the Mercy Academy Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.