Girls’ Basketball Loses Against Rival Notre Dame Academy at Home, 56-23
The Central Catholic girls’ basketball team sustained a 56-23 loss against rival Notre Dame Academy on Wednesday in the Sullivan Center. With the home setback, CCHS falls to 5-15 overall, 4-6 in the Catholic High School League.
Junior Nina Stevens led the Scarlet & Gray with 6 points, followed closely by sophomore Madison Stricker and freshman Azariah Tilghman with 5 points each.
Brooklyn Armstead paced the visiting Eagles (15-5, 6-2 CHSL) with a game-high 19 points on the strength of 5 triples, while Jade Battle contributed 13 points.
Earlier in the evening, the CCHS freshmen team suffered a 29-23 loss vs. NDA, while the junior varsity squad claimed a thrilling 34-33 home victory.
The Fighting Irish will return to the hardwood at No. 2 seed Bowsher in the Sectional Quarterfinals of the Division III Northwood District of the OHSAA State Tournament on Thursday, February 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by clicking HERE (ohsaa.org/tickets). If CCHS defeats the Blue Racers on the road, they will compete vs. the winner of No. 3 seed Maumee vs. No. 4 seed Rogers on Wednesday, February 19 at 8:15 p.m. at Northwood High School.
