CHS Basketball Opens District Play Against Perry County

The CHS basketball teams opened district play Saturday night, January 10th, against Perry County, with the Trojanettes earning an impressive win while the boys’ team battled hard in a tough loss.

The CHS girls picked up a 55–44 victory, by a strong all-around performance and scoring. Ellie Blalock led the way with a standout night, finishing with 25 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Sophia Keeton recorded a dominant double-double, contributing 18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block, while Emmy Reece added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Additional contributions came from Abby Smith, who chipped in 1 point, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, Sarah Creecy with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal, and Brinn Crews, who added 1 assist and 1 rebound.

On the boys’ side, the Trojans fell 62–51 despite a strong effort. Brody Holt led the Trojans with 18 points and 4 rebounds, while Tate Linville followed with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Stetson Holt added 9 points and 3 assists, and Cole Risner contributed 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Other contributors included Bennett Rich with 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, Patch Craig with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, and Brandon Gray, who finished with 2 rebounds and 3 assists.

The CHS basketball teams had a busy week, competing in two regular-season games and one district matchup. The week began on Tuesday night with a road trip to Culleoka, followed by a home matchup against Cornersville on Thursday, and concluded with the teams opening their second district game at home on Friday night against Frank Hughes.

The Trojanettes put together a strong week, securing two victories, but lost to a hard-fought battle against Cornersville. The Trojans also faced a challenging stretch of games. The boys ended the week with two victories but one lost against a hard-fought battle to Frank Hughes.

Come out and support the CHS basketball teams as they host Waynesboro in district action on Friday, January 23!---submitted by Brilea Pigg