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Canaan Christian Academy’s girls varsity squad is off to an outstanding start this year in KCEA hoops action.
Under the watchful eyes of second year coach Jerry Birmelin, the Lady Eagles have opened their 2011-’12 campaign with seven consecutive victories.
Last week, CCA reeled off three staright wins, defeating North Rome, High Point Christian and Central Baptist in Binghamton.
Next up for the local lasses is a Tuesday night away game at Ross Corners.
Big Wins
Canaan faced its biggest challenge of the season thus far on Monday evening.
The Lady Eagles put out the proverbial welcome mat for North Rome, a squad that rolled into Varden with a 9-1 overall record.
Ashlea Swingle and Bekah Misiura are showing the way for CCA.
Swingle is a junior power forward who’s averaging a double-double. Ashlea leads the team both in scoring (19.7 ppg) and rebounding (12.7 rpg).
Misiura is a versatile senior who’s also among the team leaders in nearly every statistical category (13.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg).
Bekah tickled the twine for a game-high 18 against North Rome, leading the Lady Eagles to a razor-thin 39-36 decision.
The very next night, Canaan was back in action, this time following a 21/2 hour road trip to High Point.
Swingle dominated this one, erupting for a career best 27 points as CCA rolled to another victory. Ashlea also hauled down 14 rebounds. Misiura chimed in with 20 points of her own, while Katie Krug added 10 points and Veronica Oakled contributed 12 boards.
CCA closed out an eventful week with another road trip, this one to Bingham-ton (NY) for a showdown with longtime rival Central Baptist. There, the Lady Eagles broke open a close game via a 12-2 third quarter run en route to a 45-30 win.
Swingle exploded for another monster game, rattling the rims for 23 points.
Ashley once again teamed up with Oakley to dominate the paint. These two talented post players combined for an eye-popping 26 rebounds on the night.
Misiura also dazzled the big crowd, scoring in every period on her way to a 12 point evening. Bekah also snared nine rebounds and dished out seven assists.
Oakley (8 pts) and Allyson Wittenbrader (2 pts) rounded out the Canaan Christian scoring.
Canaan Christian Academy’s girls varsity squad is off to an outstanding start this year in KCEA hoops action.
Under the watchful eyes of second year coach Jerry Birmelin, the Lady Eagles have opened their 2011-’12 campaign with seven consecutive victories.
Last week, CCA reeled off three staright wins, defeating North Rome, High Point Christian and Central Baptist in Binghamton.
Next up for the local lasses is a Tuesday night away game at Ross Corners.
Big Wins
Canaan faced its biggest challenge of the season thus far on Monday evening.
The Lady Eagles put out the proverbial welcome mat for North Rome, a squad that rolled into Varden with a 9-1 overall record.
Ashlea Swingle and Bekah Misiura are showing the way for CCA.
Swingle is a junior power forward who’s averaging a double-double. Ashlea leads the team both in scoring (19.7 ppg) and rebounding (12.7 rpg).
Misiura is a versatile senior who’s also among the team leaders in nearly every statistical category (13.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg).
Bekah tickled the twine for a game-high 18 against North Rome, leading the Lady Eagles to a razor-thin 39-36 decision.
The very next night, Canaan was back in action, this time following a 21/2 hour road trip to High Point.
Swingle dominated this one, erupting for a career best 27 points as CCA rolled to another victory. Ashlea also hauled down 14 rebounds. Misiura chimed in with 20 points of her own, while Katie Krug added 10 points and Veronica Oakled contributed 12 boards.
CCA closed out an eventful week with another road trip, this one to Bingham-ton (NY) for a showdown with longtime rival Central Baptist. There, the Lady Eagles broke open a close game via a 12-2 third quarter run en route to a 45-30 win.
Swingle exploded for another monster game, rattling the rims for 23 points.
Ashley once again teamed up with Oakley to dominate the paint. These two talented post players combined for an eye-popping 26 rebounds on the night.
Misiura also dazzled the big crowd, scoring in every period on her way to a 12 point evening. Bekah also snared nine rebounds and dished out seven assists.
Oakley (8 pts) and Allyson Wittenbrader (2 pts) rounded out the Canaan Christian scoring.
