After struggling through three quarters and then trying to pull off a big rally late in Friday night’s loss to Hopkins Central, the Christian County Colonels made sure they would not have to go through the same approach Saturday afternoon. The Lady Colonels took the lead early and picked up a big 56-35 win over the Daviess County Lady Panthers in the Murray Valentine Shootout.
Eniya McGee scored six first quarter points and the Lady Colonel defense limited Daviess County to just three field goals in the opening quarter, as Christian County got out to a 13-7 lead.
The Christian County offense kicked it into a higher gear in the second quarter. Reni Shemwell scored eight in the quarter, as the Lady Colonels put up 21 points in the quarter and extended the lead to 34-22 going into the break.
The Lady Colonel defense continued to clamp down on the Lady Panthers in the third quarter, allowing Daviess County just field goals. Mikayah Killebrew and Reni Shemwell led the way offensively as Christian County extended the lead to 46-30 heading into the final eight minutes of the game.
The defense continued to rule the day for Christian County in the final quarter as the Lady Colonels cruised on out to the 21 win.
Christian County was led by Reni Shemwell, who finished the day with 18 points. Eniya McGee added 11 points. Mikayah Killebrew and Lamontavia Forte also reached double figures with 10 points each.
Daviess County was paced by freshman Adylan Ayer, who was their only double figures scorer, with 13 points. Madison Spurrier and Shea Mason had eight points each.
With the win, the Christian County Lady Colonels improve to 11-15 on the season.