Community Christian gets off to a good start

Community Christian’s Sage Mulder brings the ball up the floor during a game against South Metro on Feb. 28, 2020 from the Community Christian School gymnasium. Patrick Bernadeau / West Central Tribune

Eagles open season with a win at St. Cloud Christian

BY TOM ELLIOTT | West Central Tribune

WILLMAR — If the season-opener is any indication, the Community Christian School girls basketball team is going to be really tough in the Christian Athletic League this season. CCS opened with a 62-29 road victory over St. Cloud Christian.

The Eagles out-rebounded the Warriors 34-15.

CCS used 10 players in the game. Leading the way was Sophia Bollig, who had 23 points and 22 rebounds. Margo Klassen added 145 points and six rebounds and Hope Reid had 12 points and 15 rebounds. Lexi Nelson had six points. Anna Lindgren, Gabbie Bollig, Kailey Hines, Kaiya Norbie and Alyssa Schwantes also played. CCS plays Dec. 10 at Lake Region Christian in Baxter.

The teams that make up the CAL are: Valley Christian School of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin; the Rochester Area Home School Defenders; Cambridge Christian, Immanuel Lutheran Home School, Chisago Lakes Baptist, South Metro, CCS, St. Cloud Christian and Lake Region Christian.

The CAL has been together for 22 seasons.

Community Christian School’s Grace Lindgren takes a jump shot during a Christian Athletic League game against St. Cloud Christian pm Feb/ 12. 2020 in Willmar.

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