Statesville Christian’s first trip to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1A state finals didn’t end the way the Lions hoped it would.
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On the strength of two second-half goals, Statesville Christian downed Burlington Christian 2-0 in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1A state semifinals Friday at Faith Christian Academy.
Statesville Christian hung tough but ran out of steam Tuesday against South Lake Christian. South Lake scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to win 2-1 over the Lions (3-1-0).
Kaitlyn McCollum glanced at her crutches and smiled when asked about the exotic pink and black zebra duct tape covering them.
Dantae Carson bounced around more than some basketballs that hit the back iron and other portions of the rim before falling through the hoop.
The word that comes to mind when one looks at Nikki Segur’s accomplishments is “intimidating.” Yet even with her rigorous training schedule, an undefeated season in both singles and doubles play, and a state championship under her belt, Segur just smiles when she’s asked about playing tennis.
One of the secrets to Kendall Fischlein’s success this season was a game that had nothing to do with The Beautiful Game. Fischlein, a sophomore forward for Lake Norman, and a group of her teammates played Dance Central before soccer matches on Xbox Kinect in an area downstairs in Fischlein’s house.
Parks Thompson finished the year undefeated in both singles and doubles play. Thompson, however, still has unfinished business on the tennis court.
Deborah DeGraff began attending Statesville Christian School in the fourth grade.
Deborah DeGraff needed two goals entering Thursday’s game against Grace Academy to reach 100 goals for her career. She did one better.
Statesville Christian’s weakness this season has been the third quarter. That’s where the Lions’ troubles started Tuesday against Hobgood Academy in the first round of the NCISAA 1A state playoffs.
Victory Christian was able to hold off Statesville Christian on Tuesday night, winning 52-43.
Southview Christian rallied in the second half to force overtime Monday night but Rockwell Christian outscored the Conquerors 12-8 in the extra stanza to prevail 56-52.
Kayla Duncan and Kathryn Talbert never played together in high school, but the opportunity recently arrived in college.
After winning loads of titles through five years playing tennis at Statesville Christian, Ali Burgiss finally was in the top spot. This season, Burgiss’ senior season, was her first and only playing on Court 1 in singles and doubles for the Lions.
Abby Baity scored a team-high 15 points and dished out five assists Tuesday night as Statesville Christian turned back visiting Tri-City Christian 44-36.
The Conquerors went through a lull in the third quarter Tuesday against Shining Light. Southview Christian scored only six points in the third period, but they recovered in the fourth scoring 23 en route to a 28-point win at home over Shining Light.
A pair of 13-point performances Thursday night led Statesville Christian to a win over North Hills Christian. Abby Baity and Kadijah Watts scored 13 points a piece in Statesville Christian’s fifth win of the season, and three players each contributed eight points in the win.
Southview Christian conquered Tri-City Christian on Thursday night with a 31-point win in Conover. Three players scored in double figures for the Conquerors, who improved to 8-1 this season. Grant Paddock scored a game-high 20 points followed by Amir Duffer’s 17 and Landon Lippard’s 14.
Macon Road Christian of Memphis, Tenn., edged Southview Christian 35-31 in Friday’s consolation game of the Pensacola Christian College Invitational.
Statesville Christian’s pressure defense was too much for Shannon Forest Christian to handle Friday night as the Lions racked up 24 steals on their way to a 62-51 victory.
Propelled by a strong first quarter, Southview Christian defeated Calvary Christian of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., in the fifth-place game of the Pensacola Christian College Invitational on Friday.
A.J. Smith exploded for a game-high 31 points Friday night, leading Statesville Christian to a 63-50 victory over Shannon Forest Christian.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Southview Christian dropped out of the winner’s bracket Thursday after suffering a 51-18 loss to Faith Christian in the second round of the Pensacola Christian College Invitational.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Jonathan Adams scored 14 points Thursday as Southview Christian downed West Florida Christian 51-30 in the consolation bracket of the Pensacola Christian College Invitational.
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