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SMALL SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Moon’s OT jumper lifts Leadership Christian past Auburn Hills Christian; Faith stymies Bethany Christian

| January 20, 2012 | Comments (1)

TROY — Eddie Moon seized the moment Thursday night.

Moon banked in a shot with seven seconds left in overtime and that proved to be the game-winning basket in Troy Christian Leadership Academy’s 66-64 non-conference boys basketball win over Auburn Hills Christian Academy.

Moon finished with 12 points and Mitch Conley scored 25 to pace the Defenders, who led 30-17 at the half.

Auburn Hills Christian rallied back with a 23-12 third quarter run to trim the deficit down to 42-40 entering the fourth quarter. Taylor Barton’s three-pointer at the buzzer tied the game at 56-56 and forced the extra session.

Christian Leadership outscored Auburn Hills Christian 10-8 in overtime to prevail.

Matt Phillips and Tony Keiser added 13 points apiece for Christian Leadership.

Barton finished with 26 points and eight rebounds for Auburn Hills Christian, while Luke Robare twined 17 points for the Cougars.

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LAPEER FAITH HOME SCHOOL 55, TROY BETHANY CHRISTIAN 42: The Falcons stymied Bethany Christian on the defensive end and landed three players in double figures in recording this non-league win.

Jonah Byers scored 21 points to pace the Falcons (9-0). Mark Gabryel added 14 points and Jason Scheps contributed 14 points for Faith Home School.

Ryan Woodham scored 17 to lead Troy Bethany Christian (7-5).

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AUBURN HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 20, TROY CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 16: The Cougars earned this non-league win Thursday over the Defenders. Megan Wickson scored six and Janiqua Scott added five points for Auburn Hills Christian.

TROY BETHANY CHRISTIAN 38, LAPEER FAITH HOME SCHOOL 20: Bethany Christian moved to 6-3 on the year with this non-league victory over the Falcons.

Sarah Bishop scored 14 to pace Bethany Christian. Lianne Sprankle added 10 points for the Bruins.

Holly Shepard scored eight for Faith Home School.

 

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