Pictured left to right, are kneeling– Maci McCall, Sarah Brock, Lauren Beasley, Sarah Wade, standing– Victoria Cox, Alyssa Livingston, Deanna Johnson, Bethany Rivers, Sarah Dhaliwal, Samantha Mims and Coach Hal Cox.
Lady Eagles win National Tournament
The Appling Christian Academy Lady Eagles basketball team won three out of four games in the National Association of Christian Athletics Basketball Tournament in Dayton, Tennessee in order to advance to the championship game on Saturday, March 2. The varsity girls played James Island Christian School from Charleston, South Carolina. The James Island team had beaten the Lady Eagles earlier in the week in game three by a score of 39-36. The Lady Eagles played an outstanding game against the Lions in defeating them to win the national championship game 53-39. The James Island team had a season record of 24-5 and was undefeated in their region. With the win, Appling Christian Academy’s Lady Eagles improved their record to 21-2. Bethany Rivers was named the Player of the Game and was the leading scorer with 17 points. Bethany Rivers and Deanna Johnson led all rebounders with 11 and ten, respectively. In the teams’ earlier match up, Victoria Cox had been named Player of the Game.
On the way to the championship, ACA defeated God’s Academy from Dallas, Texas, 32-31. The leading scorer for the Lady Eagles was Sarah Dhaliwal. In game two, the girls defeated Real Life Christian School of Clermont, Florida 56-31. Leading the Lady Eagles were Victoria Cox (18 points) and Bethany Rivers (14 points). In game four, ACA defeated Hope Christian of Pelham, Alabama 55-21. Victoria Cox led all scorers with 15 points.
Overall tournament statistics included Victoria Cox with 60 points and Bethany Rivers with 55 points. Sarah Dhaliwal added 43 points while other team members scored as follows: Lauren Beasley (21), Alyssa Livingston (19), Maci McCall (four), and Sarah Brock and Sarah Wade each had two points.
Lauren Beasley was voted the tournament Best Defensive Player. Making the All-Tournament team were Lauren Beasley, Deanna Johnson, and Victoria Cox.
Since 1980, the mission at the National Association of Christian Athletes has been to use their platform in national tournaments to encourage student athletes to commit their lives to the Lord and to encourage them in their walk with God. At each and every NACA tournament there are youth rallies where Christian coaches and Christian athletes are exposed to Bible teaching and Christian discipleship training while at the tournament. Every year, the NACA hosts first-class events with a high level of competition. The NACA motto is “Pursuing the Ultimate Prize.”
Overall tournament statistics included Victoria Cox with 60 points and Bethany Rivers with 55 points. Sarah Dhaliwal added 43 points while other team members scored as follows: Lauren Beasley (21), Alyssa Livingston (19), Maci McCall (four), and Sarah Brock and Sarah Wade each had two points.
Lauren Beasley was voted the tournament Best Defensive Player. Making the All-Tournament team were Lauren Beasley, Deanna Johnson, and Victoria Cox.
Since 1980, the mission at the National Association of Christian Athletes has been to use their platform in national tournaments to encourage student athletes to commit their lives to the Lord and to encourage them in their walk with God. At each and every NACA tournament there are youth rallies where Christian coaches and Christian athletes are exposed to Bible teaching and Christian discipleship training while at the tournament. Every year, the NACA hosts first-class events with a high level of competition. The NACA motto is “Pursuing the Ultimate Prize.”
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