Kingwood Christian tops Bessemer Academy in area contest
Published 10:05 am Tuesday, January 25, 2011
FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Kingwood Christian School girls’ basketball team defeated Bessemer Academy 38-25 in an AISA Class 3A, Region 2 — Area 1 contest Jan. 24.
Whitney Gillespie led the Lions (8-13 overall, 2-1 in AISA Class 3A, Region 2 — Area 1) with a game-high 16 points. Gillespie grabbed 11 rebounds to finish with a double-double.
Casey Whitmer also recorded a double-double with 11 points and a team-high 14 rebounds.
BOYS
The Kingwood Christian School boys’ basketball team fell to Bessemer Academy 68-50 in an AISA Class 3A, Region 2 — Area 1 contest Jan. 24.
Ben Littrell led the Lions (13-11 overall, 0-3 in AISA Class 3A, Region 2 — Area 1) with 22 points.
Daniel Fillingim chipped in 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds in the defeat.