January 30, 2008 04:00 pm
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Corinth Christian Academy Warriors men’s and ladies’ basketball teams opened their district basketball schedule with victories over Tabernacle Christian School at Lee Gym on Friday, Jan. 18.
The ladies started the evening with a convincing 33-3 victory over the Tabernacle girls’ team. Using a tenacious trapping defense and aggressive inside play, the Warriors forced the Crusader offense to shoot from the perimeter. Despite a spirited effort from the Crusader girls, they were not able to keep pace with the Warriors.
The Warriors were led by Tiffany Phillips with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Andrea Abbott had 8 points, 2 steals and 2 rebounds. Kayla Rye had 2 points and led the team with 4 steals.
The men’s team used a 20-2 run to open the game. However, the Tabernacle men fought back to close within 12 at the half. At the start of the second half, the Warriors pulled away.
Guards Mike Rye and Aaron Goyette combined for 11 steals to finish off the Crusader men, 65-29. The Warriors were led by 6’3” sophomore Goyette with 36 points and 14 boards. Freshman Rye had 14 points to go with his 6 steals and 5 rebounds. John Barrs scored 4 points and 5 assists in his first start at point guard.
The ladies’ team is coached by Mike and Shonda Boatright, while the men’s team is coached by Tim Goyette and Tom Parks.
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