Prior to the tipoff, Dillon Christian School’s Thompson Stone and Jackson Outlar were recognized for each of their 1,000th point of their career achieved in a recent away game.
The Dillon Christian School Warriors defeated the visiting Conway Christian Eagles 55-43 in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Monday, December 16.
The Warriors controlled the tipoff but the Eagles’ Zeke Crawford placed the first 2 points onto the scoreboard. After the first quarter of play, Dillon Christian School trailed 15-10. Each team committed 5 fouls in the first quarter.
With 4:125 remaining in the second quarter, Conway Christian held a slim 1-point lead, 15-14. With 3:33 remaining in the first half, the Warriors were up 17-15. By halftime, Dillon Christian School had increased the lead to 10 points, 27-17. Each team committed 5 fouls in the quarter.
The Warriors increased their lead in the third quarter to 14 points, 36-22. By the end of the third quarter, Conway had cut the lead to 11 points, 44-33.
With 3:50 remaining in the game, Conway had whittled the lead to only 5 points, 47-42.
The Warriors’ Thompson Stone led all scorers with 23 points. He connected for five 2-point baskets, two 3-point baskets, and 7 of 8 free throws. Jackson Outlar added 13 points to the scoreboard with four 2-point baskets, a 3-point basket, and 2 free throws. McKinnon Sampson had a 3-point basket and a 2-point basket for 5 points. Jordan Blackmon, Braxton Cummings, and Reese Bracey each had two 2-point baskets. Jasper McIntyre sank a 2-point basket.
Conway Christian’s Miles Crawford had three 2-point baskets and two 3-point baskets for 12 points. Zeke Crawford sank two 2-point baskets and 3 free throws for 7 points. Will Kunkle had two 2-point baskets and a 3-point basket. Braillin Barnhill had two 2-point baskets and 2 free throws for 6 points. Dalton Droll sank three 2-point baskets. Trye Scott added 3 points with a 2-point basket and a free throw. Elleon Vallario connected for a 2-point basket.
Dillon Christian School will host Southeastern Academy on Thursday, December 19.
Dillon Christian School Varsity Basketball Head Coach Bo Stone and his coaching staff invites everyone to attend and enjoy a basketball game.
Conway Christian will host SCA on January 7, at 6:15 p.m.
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