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Tuesday’s Girls Roundup: Charlotte Country Day smacks rival Charlotte Christian

Molly McLawhorn (24) attempts a 3 point basket during late 1st half action. Charlotte Country Day would host Charlotte Christian January 9, 2018.
Molly McLawhorn (24) attempts a 3 point basket during late 1st half action. Charlotte Country Day would host Charlotte Christian January 9, 2018.

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Statesville Christian defense: Lions improved to 19-0 in a 94-21 win over Hickory Christian. Jordan Ellis had 19 to lead Statesville Christian, which allowed eight points in a decisive 28-8 first quarter.

Myers Park defense: The Mustangs allowed six points in the first half of 61-19 win over Indian Trail Porter Ridge. Taylor Henderson had 17 points for the Mustangs (10-6, 5-1 Southwestern 4A). Ari Brown added 10.

Vance: Cougars upset No. 15 North Mecklenburg 55-47 behind 22 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals from Tanajah Hayes and 16 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and two assists from Kyanna Morgan.

Charlotte Country Day: Country Day (6-8, 1-0 CISAA) didn’t allow Christian (1-14, 0-1) more than nine points in any quarter. Katie Batten had 12 points, nine rebounds. Sister Lindsay Batten had eight points, eight rebounds.

Tuesday’s #BIG5 Performers

Destiny Johnson, East Lincoln: 19 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, eight steals, one block in a 60-27 win over West Lincoln.

Karrah Katzbach, Weddington: game-high 26 points in a 74-61 win over Unionville Piedmont.

Braylyn Milton, Independence: 25 points, six rebounds, four blocks, three steals, two assists in a game against Rocky River.

Reigan Richardson, Rinnah Green, Harrisburg Hickory Ridge: 18 points, four steals, three rebounds, two assists for Richardson in a 88-16 win over East Meck. Green added 10 points, six steals and two assists.

Emily Walters, Metrolina Christian: freshman had a career-high 27 points in a 74-40 win over Gaston Christian. Hannah Bonisa had 26 for GCS.

This story was originally published January 10, 2018 at 12:02 AM with the headline "Tuesday’s Girls Roundup: Charlotte Country Day smacks rival Charlotte Christian."

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