2022BBWAGCG

Whitefield Academy vs. Great Crossing (Girls)

Ray Zeller Christmas Classic (Championship)

Whitefield Academy
Louisville, KY
December 30, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Whitefield Academy coach Glenn Wathen started the following lineup: 5-8 So. Noel Smith, 5-7 Jr. Sara Ritter, 6-0 Sr. Amy Thompson, 5-7 Jr. Allison Spieker, and 5-8 Sr. Camryn Poole. Great Crossing coach Matt Walls countered with 5-10 Jr. Ava Schureman, 5-8 Jr. Olivia Tierney, 6-0 Sr. Raegan Barrett, 5-7 Sr. Rachel Smith, and 5-7 So. Meredith Turner.

Whitefield Academy defeated Great Crossing by the score of 43-35. Whitefield Academy shot 28.6% from the field including 12 of 38 from the three point line. The Lady Wildcats connected on three of seven free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored nine points off 18 Great Crossing turnovers. Great Crossing shot 31% from the field including three of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lady Warhawks connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 24 Whitefield Academy turnovers. Whitefield Academy held a 36-9 advantage on three point points.

Noel Smith led Whitefield Academy with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Camryn Poole added five points and eight rebounds. Amy Thompson recorded nine points on three three point baskets and seven rebounds. Sara Ritter and Allison Spieker each scored six points.

Olivia Tierney led Great Crossing with 16 points including two three point baskets. Raegan Barrett added 12 points, 14 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.

Whitefield Academy,15,10,12,6,43

Great Crossing,12,5,14,4,35

Whitefield Academy (43) – Smith 17, S. Ritter 6, Thompson 9, Spieker 6, Poole 5.

Great Crossing (35) – A. Schureman 4, O. Tierney 16, Barrett 12, Smith 0, Turner 0, C. Brown 3.

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Great Crossing Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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