Christian County fought the good fight in their overtime game against Owensboro on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Owensboro Red Devils by a score of 64-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Colonels have suffered since March 1, 2024.
| 01/04/25 vs Owensboro | 7 |
| 12/06/24 @ Kenwood | 7 |
| 12/30/24 vs Allen County-Scottsville | 5 |
| 12/10/24 @ Madisonville-North Hopkins | 5 |
| 12/28/24 vs McCracken County | 4 |
Despite the loss, Christian County still got an impressive performance from NeVaeh Day, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 20 boards. What's more, Day also racked up seven steals, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Anaysia Bagwell, who posted 22 points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Christian County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 31 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Shalyn Sprinkles was her usual excellent self, going 10 of 12 on her way to 40 points in addition to eight steals and seven assists for Owensboro. Sprinkles' afternoon made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Sapp, who had nine points along with seven boards and three steals.
Christian County's record now sits at 9-8. As for Owensboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Christian County will head out to take on Hopkinsville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Christian County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.6 points per game this season. As for Owensboro, they will host Owensboro Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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