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A tough middle two quarters was the difference Saturday afternoon for the Christian County Lady Colonels. Christian County was outscored by 14 points over the second and third quarters as they dropped a 56-45 decision to Rossview in the Faith Harbor KY/TN Challenge at Warren Central High School.
The two teams battled evenly through the opening moments of the contest. Rossview would end up taking a 15-12 lead after the opening quarter.
Rossview’s defense and foul trouble got to the Lady Colonels in the second. Christian County would get five points from Anaysia Bagwell and three from Lazarie Daniel but that would be it as Rossview pushed the lead out to 29-20 at the half.
The offensive struggles for the Lady Colonels continued as the second half got started. Rossview held Christian County to one made 3-pointer and one made shot from inside the line as the lead grew to 42-25 heading into the final eight minutes.
Rossview’s free throw shooting in the final quarter would secure the win and turn back any rally attempt. Rossview was 10 of 10 at the line coming down the stretch as they finished out the 11-point win.
Anaysia Bagwell was the leading scorer for Christian County with 12 points. Lazarie Daniel ended the game with 9 points. NeVaeh Day, who battled foul problems during the game, added 8 points.
Torri James was the top scorer for Rossview with 20. Madisyn Thomason chipped in 14 more.
Christian County (1-1) will be back in action Tuesday when they host Madisonville-North Hopkins.
RHS — 15 14 13 14 – 56
CCHS — 12 8 5 20 – 45
Rossview – James 20, Thomason 14, Davis 8, Jordan 6, Hankemeir 4, Beardon 2, Brown 2
Christian County – Bagwell 12, Daniel 9, Day 8, McGee 8, Anderson 5, Bradley 3
