Tuesday’s girls’ rewind: Charlotte Latin wins 7th straight, routs Charlotte Christian
Charlotte Latin’s girls basketball team won its seventh straight game with an impressive 56-24 win at Charlotte Christian in the Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association opener for both teams.
The Hawks (16-2, 1-0) were led by Charlotte Tune, who scored 19 points, Claire Martin (14) and Lanie Edwards (11).
Second-year coach Giovanni Mack’s team is now just four wins shy of the school’s first 20-win season since 2018 and is a contender for the school’s first league title since 2019. Charlotte Christian (6-11, 0-1) was led by Abigail Bellis (11 points).
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Tuesday’s #BIG5 girls’ top performers
Justice Alexander, Concord Academy: Alexander had a game-high 26 points in a 58-17 win over Hickory Grove.
Jakaila Gaskin, Cannon School: Gaskin had a game-high 20 points in a 61-24 win over Charlotte Country Day.
Ma-Kaela Gidney, Hickory Ridge: Gidney had a game-high 20 points and five steals in a 62-14 win over AL Brown.
Julia O’Malley, Providence Day: O’Malley had a game-high 18 points in an 73-31 win over Covenant Day in the CISAA conference opener for both teams. The Chargers, No. 5 in The Sweet 16, had 22 assists as a team.
Taylor and Kylie Riggenbach, Lincoln Charter: Sister duo combined for 27 points in a 57-20 win over Bradford Prep.
Girls’ roundup
CISAA
No. 9 Cannon School 61, Charlotte Country Day 24:Jakaila Gaskin scored 20 points and Brooke Busy added 14, as the Cougars (13-5, 1-0) opened conference play on a big note. Olive Bigham scored 10 points for the Buccaneers (9-12, 0-1).
No. 5 Providence Day 73, Covenant Day 31: Julia O’Malley (18 points) and Anyah Shah (12) supplied the scoring leadership as the Chargers (15-3, 1-0) rolled to a road victory. Providence Day had a team total of 22 assists. Covenant Day is 6-8, 0-1.
GREATER METRO 6A/7A
Hickory Ridge 62, A.L. Brown 14: Ma-Kaela Gidney’s 20 points and five steals led the Ragin’ Bulls (11-1, 5-0) past the Wonders (7-7, 3-2), Aubrey Cranford added 13 points for Hickory Ridge.
West Cabarrus 59, Cox Mill 39: Shariah White (21 points) led four players in double figures, as the Wolverines (10-5, 4-1) remained a game behind first-place Hickory Ridge. Maddie Alexander topped Cox Mill (6-7, 3-2) with 17 points.
BIG SOUTH 5A/6A
Hunter Huss 59, Crest 29: The Huskies (9-5, 5-0) blitzed the Chargers (2-6, 2-2) 20-2 in the first quarter and never looked back.
Kings Mountain 60, Ashbrook 45: Jazmine Twitty scored 11 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, as the visiting Mountaineers (6-9, 3-1) downed the Green Wave (5-7, 1-3). Ashbrook narrowed the gap to 44-39 after three quarters, but the Mountaineers pulled away. Jazmin Sumter and Arianna McDowell each scored 14 for Ashbrook.
South Point 50, North Gaston 12: Jyi’Yanna Watkins and Tierney Waters each scored 11 points, and Rowen Trexler added 10, as South Point (4-9, 3-1) crushed the Wildcats (6-7, 1-4).
SOUTH PIEDMONT 4A/5A
Jesse Carson 58, Jay M. Robinson 38
Salisbury 58, Concord 19
South Rowan 34, East Rowan 29
West Rowan 76, Northwest Cabarrus 72: McKenzie Ortscheid scored 33 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Trojans (11-8, 4-1) against the host Falcons (12-1, 4-1).
METROLINA ATHLETIC
No. 5 Concord Academy 58, Hickory Grove Christian 37: Justice Alexander’s 26 points lifted the host Eagles (15-7, 4-0) over the Lions (8-5, 2-2). Quinn Hicks added 10 points for Concord Academy, which outscored Hickory Grove 23-4 in the first quarter.
Gaston Day 34, Westminster Catawba 18
Metrolina Christian 47, SouthLake Christian 44 (OT)
CATAWBA SHORES 2A/3A/4A
Lake Norman Charter 77, Corvian Community 14: The unbeaten Knights (14-0, 5-0) scored 37 points in the first quarter and flattened the Cardinals (1-6, 1-4). Reece Long (24 points) and Callie Genece (20) led the victors.
Lincoln Charter 57, Bradford Prep 20: Taylor Riggenbach scored 16 points, and her sister Kylie added 11, as the Eagles (9-4, 5-0) remained unbeaten in conference play. Bradford Prep fell to 6-8, 1-4.
Pine Lake Prep 70, Langtree Charter 24: The host Pride (5-10, 2-3) got 26 points from Sophie Chilton and 12 from Madelyn Beaver. Pine Lake Prep raced to a 27-5 first-quarter lead over the Lions (1-8, 0-5).
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT 2A/3A/4A
Bessemer City 56, Cherryville 14
Lincolnton 63, West Lincoln 45: Lincolnton (7-6, 5-2) led 24-21 early in the third quarter but outscored West Lincoln (6-9, 3-4) 21-10 over the remainder of the period for a 45-31 lead.
No. 10 Stuart Cramer 71, East Gaston 14: Oshauna Holland had another huge night, with 38 points, 11 rebounds, 10 steals and seven assists, as the Storm (13-1, 7-0) swamped East Gaston (2-14, 1-7). Lauren Humphrey added 10 points and 13 rebounds, and Amasia McDowell scored 10.
YADKIN RIVER 2A/3A
North Rowan 50, Albemarle 45
North Stanly 59, South Stanly 39
CATAWBA RIVER 1A/2A/3A
Jackson Day 50, Mountain Island Charter 23: Jade Marshall scored 17 points in leading the Mariners (13-2, 6-2) over the Pride (7-6, 3-4).
Piedmont Community Charter 50, Carolina International 17
Thomas Jefferson Academy def. Bonnie Cone Academy, forfeit
NONCONFERENCE
Gaston Christian 67, Forsyth Country Day 30: The Eagles (14-3) outscored the visitors 24-8 in the first quarter and won easily.
Lee Park Prep 55, Providence Classical 36
MONDAY GIRLS’ ROUNDUP
Chaya James’ triple-double led Olympic to a 42-38 victory Monday night over visiting Harding in a Greater Metro 6A/7A game.
James scored 25 points, added 17 rebounds, and blocked 10 shots. Olympic is 2-12, 1-4. Harding dropped to 0-11, 0-5.
Central Cabarrus 53, Berry Academy 22: Myajah Nix totaled 20 points and 14 rebounds, as the host Vikings (10-5, 3-2) routed the Cardinals (1-7, 1-4). Felicity Arellano added 13 for Central Cabarrus
Brynlee Miller scored 12 of Berry Academy’s 22 points.
WESTERN FOOTHILS 4A/5A
Bandys 73, West Iredell 13
Fred T. Foard 56, Newton-Conover 40
Maiden 70, No. 12 East Lincoln 63: Ava Anderson scored 28 points, and the host Blue Devils (14-1, 6-1) took over sole possession of second place. East Lincoln fell to 12-3, 6-2.
Emma Montaneri led East Lincoln with 32 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Lane Pethel added 18 points and nine rebounds.
No. 8 North Lincoln 64, Bunker Hill 13
NONCONFERENCE
No. 16 Ardrey Kell 47, Charlotte Catholic 32: Imani Shelton scored 18 points, and Autumn Washington added 11 for the Knights (13-3). Sarah Williams led the Cougars (6-9) with 11 points.
Cabarrus Stallions 45, Covenant Classical 40
Lee Park Prep 45, South Charlotte Thunder 35: Viviano Neero poured in 29 points for the victorious Knights.
Tuesday’s girls’ box scores
NO. 5 PROVIDENCE DAY 73, COVENANT DAY 31
Providence Day 17 19 20 17 — 73
Covenant Day 6 19 11 4 — 31
PROVIDENCE DAY 73 — Julia O’Malley 18 Anya Shah 12 McClure 7 Colaizzi 4 Updyke 5 Crayton 8 Demetriades 5 Carson 5 Ramsden 9
COVENANT DAY 31 — Nelson 2 L. Jones 6 Hall 6 Allen 3 Van Der Schaaf 6 Houreth 8
Record: Providence Day 15-3, 1-0
NO. 9 CANNON SCHOOL 61, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 24
CANNON SCHOOL 63 — Jakaila Gaskin 20, Brooke Busby 14, M. Larkins 9, Thompson 6, Nakamura 5, Crowder 3, Cashwell 2, Truesdale 2
CHARLOTTE COUTRY DAY 24 — Hill 3, Vanderhave 6, Rowen 3, Bigham 10, Starnes 2
Records: Cannon School 13-5; Charlotte Country Day 9-12
NO. 15 CONCORD ACADEMY 58, HICKORY GROVE 17
Concord Academy 23 14 12 9 — 58
Hickory Grove 4 4 4 5 — 17
CONCORD ACADEMY 58 — Justice Alexander 26, Quinn Hicks 10, Jada Powell 6, Janiyah Fomond 6, Jayla Brower 5, Ava McDermott 3, Taylor Smith 2
HICKORY GROVE 17 — Alysa Crouch 6, Vivienne Greywoode 5, Lauren Feaster 4, Aliza Koehler 2, Alex Duddleston 1
Notable: Concord Academy (15-7) next game 1/16 @ Westminster; Hickory Grove (8-5) next game 1/16 @ Metrolina
CHARLOTTE LATIN 56, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 24
Charlotte Latin 21 12 13 10 — 56
Charlotte Christian 5 2 10 7 — 24
CHARLOTTE LATIN (16-2, 1-0): Charlotte Tune 19, Lanie Edwards 11, Clare Martin 14, Snyder 8, Webb 2, Amin 2.
CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN (6-11, 0-1): Woods 1, Spang 2, Coles 2, Fair 8, Bellis 11.
Records: Charlotte Latin 16-2, 1-0; Charlotte Christian 6-11, 0-1
HICKORY RIDGE 62, AL BROWN 14
AL Brown 3 3 3 5 — 14
Hickory Ridge 22 22 15 3 — 62
AL BROWN 14 — Gray 5, Goode-Roberts 5, Campbell 3, Massey 1
HICKORY RIDGE 62 — Gidney 20, Cranford 13, Ritter 10, Duley 9, Johnson 5, Pompei 3, Hamilton 2
Notable: Ma-Kaela Gidney lead the Ragin Bulls with 20 points and 5 steals. Aubrey Cranford had 13 and Makaila Ritter had 10.
Records: Hickory Ridge 11-4; A.L. Brown 7-7
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 77, CORVIAN 14
LNC 37 18 16 6 — 77
CCS 8 4 0 2 — 14
LNC 77 — Reece Long 24, Callie Genece 20, Abby Courtney 11, Grace Hart 8, Sam Colantonio 4, Maggie Kurz 4, Emma Nelson 4, Layla Shay 2
CCS 14 — A. Kimble 4, J. Kimble 4, Cook 4, Johnson 2
Records: LNC 14-0; Corvian 1-6
LINCOLN CHARTER 57, BRADFORD PREP 20
Lincoln Charter 21 21 9 6 — 57
Bradford Prep 6 2 11 1 — 20
LINCOLN CHARTER 57 — Taylor Riggenbach 16, Kylie Riggenbach 11, Camryn David 8, Martha Guinle 6, Brenna Barbier 4, Claire David 4, Halle Bowman 4, Madalyn Westmoreland 2, Kylie Snow 2
BRADFORD PREP 20 — Elfrard 5, Jones 5, Brisseux 5, Kassigne 2, Wesley 2, Clark 1 Records: LCHS 9-4, Bradford Prep 6-8 Notable: Taylor Riggenbach led LCHS with 16 points, followed by her sister Kylie Riggenbach with 11 points. Freshman Camryn David added 8 points.
Notable: Up next for LCHS is a home conference game against Christ The King this Friday (1/16).
PIEDMONT CHARTER 50, CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 17
PIEDMONT CHARTER 50 — Bree Phillips - 14, Evie East - 12, Natalie Faris - 12, Erielle Smith - 6, Aleena Gaff - 4, Aubree Cammer - 2
SOUTH POINT 50, NORTH GASTON 12
South Point 13 21 11 5 — 50
North Gaston 2 0 4 6 — 12
South Point 50 - J. Watkins 11, T. Waters 11, R. Trexler 10, J. Bittle 6, L. ElAsmar 5, K. Reagan 3, S. Kocher 2, E. Boyd 2
NORTH GASTON 12 — N. Felix 5, G. Hall 3, S. Arrowood 2, A. Robinson 2
Records: South Point (3-10, 2-2)
WEST CABARRUS 59, COX MILL 39
West Cabarrus 16 18 13 12 — 59
Cox Mill 13 13 7 6 — 39
WEST CABARRUS 59 — Shariah White 21, Aubrey Silas 11, Jillian Simmons 10, London Griffin 10, Parks 5, Brown 2
COX MILL 39 — Maddie Alexander 17, Coleman 9, Radack 6, Woodrich 5, Baron 2 Notable: West Cabarrus was lead by senior Shariah White with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 steals and 3 assists.
Monday’s girls’ box scores
No. 16 ARDREY KELL 47 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 32
ARDREY KELL 47 – Imani Shelton 18, Autumn Washington 11, Kent 9, Adarkwah 2, Mapp 2, Keenan 2, Hariston 1, Turner 1
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 32 – Sarah Williams 11, Megan Shea 10, Lupinski 4, Pisacano 3, Dumler 2, Hoefling 2
CENTRAL CABARRUS 53, BERRY ACADEMY 22
Berry Academy 5 7 6 2 – 22
Central Cabarrus 14 6 24 7 – 53
BERRY ACADEMY 22 – Brynlee Miller 12, Hall 7, Gaeleno 3.
CENTRAL CABARRUS 53 – Myajah Nix 20, Felecity Arévalo 13, Duncan 8, Pickett 7, Rouse 3, Grant 2
MAIDEN 70, NO. 12 EAST LINCOLN 63
East Lincoln 20 21 12 10 – 63
Maiden: 14 15 15 26 – 70
EAST LINCOLN 63 – Emma Montaneri 32, Lane Pethel 18, Dann 7, Matz 6.
MAIDEN 70 – Ava Anderson 28, Khiara Culliver 15, Raegan Rembert 12, Bass 7, Dula 6, Campbell 2.
Notables: Emma Montanari 32 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 8 assists, 2 blocks. Lane Pethel 18 points 9 rebounds 1 steal 2 assists
Upcoming schedule
Wednesday
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bandys at Hickory
Bunker Hill at West Iredell
Fred T. Foard at North Lincoln
Newton-Conocver at Maiden
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Shelby at Highland Tech
Nonconference
Catawba Ridge (SC) at Forestview
East Lincoln at T.C. Roberson
Lincolnton at South Point
Math & Science Academy of Charlotte at Sugar Creek Charter (boys), 6 p.m.
Uwharrie Charter at Union Academy (girls), 6 p.m.
Thursday
Rocky River 4A/5A
Central Academy at Monroe
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton at Piedmont Community Charter
Nonconference
Amanda Academy at Elevation Prep (boys), 7 p.m.
British Intl. School at Lee Park Prep (boys), 5 p.m.
Friday
CISAA
Charlotte Christian at Covenant Day (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Charlotte Country Day at Providence Day (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Charlotte Latin at Cannon School (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Greater Metro 6A/7A
A.L. Brown at Cox Mill
Central Cabarrus at West Cabarrus
Harding at Hickory Ridge
Olympic at Berry Academy
North Piedmont 6A/7A
Lake Norman at South Iredell
Mooresville at North Iredell
Statesville at Davie County
Southern Carolina 6A/7A
Charlotte Catholic at Cuthbertson
Marvin Ridge at Sun Valley
Piedmont at Weddington
Big South 5A/6A
Ashbrook at Forestview
Kings Mountain at South Point
North Gaston at Crest
Rocky River 4A/5A
Anson County at Forest Hills
Parkwood at Mount Pleasant
South Piedmont 4A/5A
Concord at Jay M. Robinson
East Rowan at Salisbury
Northwest Cabarrus at Jesse Carson
West Rowan at South Rowan
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bunker Hill at Hickory
East Lincoln at Newton-Conover
Fred T. Foard at West Iredell
Maiden at North Lincoln
Metrolina Athletic
Concord Academy at Westminster Catawba (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Gaston Christian at Gaston Day (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Hickory Grove Christian at Metrolina Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Catawba Shores 2A/3A/4A
Christ the King at Lake Norman Charter
Community School of Davidson at Langtree Charter
Corvian Community at Pine Lake Prep
Lake Norman Charter at Bradford Prep
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Bessemer City at Lincolnton
Burns at Stuart Cramer
East Gaston at Highland Tech
West Lincoln at Cherryville
Yadkin Valley 2A/3A/4A
Gray Stone Day at Albemarle
North Rowan at South Stanly
South Stanly at Union Academy
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
Carolina International at Sugar Creek Charter (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Mountain Island Charter at Bonnie Cone Academy
Piedmont Community Charter at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Queen’s Grant Charter at Jackson Day
Foothills Athletic
Statesville Christian at North Hills Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
University Christian at Hickory Christian
Nonconference
Arborbrook Christian at NorthPointe Christian (boys), 7 p.m.
Cabarrus Stallions at South Charlotte Thunder
Carmel Christian at Fletcher School (girls), 4 p.m.
Carolina Day at SouthLake Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Hough at North Mecklenburg
Palisades at Myers Park
South Mecklenburg at Ballantyne Ridge
Victory Christian at Lake Norman Christian (boys), 7 p.m.
Walnut Grove Christian at Lee Park Prep (boys), 6 p.m.
West Charlotte at East Mecklenburg (girls), 6 p.m.
Saturday
Phenom Sports MLK Showcase (boys)
(at Carmel Christian)
East Mecklenburg vs. Clover (SC), 2:30 p.m.
Ambassador Christian vs. High Point Wesleyan, 4 p.m.
Butler vs. Queen’s Grant Charter, 5:30 p.m.
Independence vs. Carmel Christian, 7 p.m.
Chambers MLK Showcase
(at Chambers High)
(girls) West Mecklenburg vs. Sugar Creek Charter, noon
(girls) Chambers vs. Orangeburg-Wilkinson (SC), 1:30 p.m.
(boys) Pine Lake Prep vs. Sugar Creek Charter, 3 p.m.
(boys) Carolina International vs. Orangeburg-Wilkinson (SC), 4:30 p.m.
(boys( Chambers vs. Hopewell, 6 p.m.
Peace Basketball Showcase
(at West Charlotte High)
(boys) Rocky River vs. Indian Land (SC), 11:30 a.m.
(boys) Bull City Prep vs. Mount Zion Christian, 1 p.m.
(girls) West Charlotte vs. Hillside, 2:30 p.m.
(boys) Mallard Creek vs. Winston-Salem Prep, 4 p.m.
(boys) West Charlotte vs. Hillside, 6 p.m.
Craze Sports MLK Showcase (girls)
(at Jackson Day)
Indian Land (SC) vs. Garinger, 12:30 p.m.
Butler vs. Scotland County, 2 p.m.
Ambassador Christian vs. Northwestern (SC), 3:30 p.m.
TBA, 5 p.m.
Hough vs. Charlotte Catholic, 6:30 p.m.
Nonconference
Greensboro Day at Davidson Day (boys), 3:30 p.m.
Lincolnton at Reidsville (girls, 3:30 p.m.; boys, 5 p.m.)
Myers Park vs. New Hanover (boys), in Brandon Ingram MLK Classic at Kinston High, 6:30 p.m.
Providence vs. Southern Lee (boys), in Lee County MLK Showcase, 1 p.m.
Providence Day vs. Virginia Academy (girls), in MLK Classic at High Point Andrews, 3:30 p.m.
South Charlotte Thunder at Providence Athletic Club (SC) (girls, 3 p.m.; boys, 4:30 p.m.)
This story was originally published January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM.
