Jordan McChristian was top scorer for the Vikings with 16 points, including four from downtown. But what won this game was Jay Vaughan's masterful ballet as point guard. With grace, he'd streak across the court with an uncanny ability to spot the open player. He finished the night with 9 assists.
When Emmaus least expected it, the Baryshnikov of Basketball would just stop and shoot.
Swish!
Emmaus would hear that swish 11 times before the night was over. But they are fighters who even wear camouflage warm-up suits. I do think Coach Yoder took things a bit too far tonight when he came out with war paint on his face. Senior forward Zach Sabol, a very pleasant young man who always displays the best sportsmanship, delivered the most stings for the Hornets with 18.
My favorite play of the night was close to the end of the game. Keeshawn "the beast" Kelman, who had 9 rebounds, was fighting for the ball, and come down with it, but landed on his backside. From the floor, he managed to pass the ball to Jordan McChristian. He was waiting conveniently by the rim and tapped it in.
Central's record is 17-3 with two games left.
Central will travel to Stroudsburg on Monday. Emmaus will visit Nazareth, which had a big win stunning Northampton on Friday night, 71-53.
Box Score
ACCHS - 56, Emmaus - 44
Central Catholic - 22-33-42-56
Emmaus - 9-20-30-44
Central Catholic (56)
Jay Vaughan: 3/6 3FG, 1/1 FG, 9 assists, 3 rebounds - 8
Keeshawn Kellman: 3/6 FG, 9 rebounds,1 block, 1 assist
Jordan McChristian: 4/7 3FG, 2/2 FGs, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal - 16
Dat Lambert: 2/5 3FG, 1/5 FG, 4/5 FTs, 2 steals, 2 rebound - 12
Nick Filchner: 2/3 3FG, 1/1 FG, 3/4 FTs, 2 assists.- 11.
Sam Vaughan: 1/2 3FG - 3.
Emmaus (44)
Josh Artis: 4 FG, 1/2 FT - 9.
Bryce Diehl: 2/4 FTs - 2.
Cameron Brooks: 2 3FG - 6.
Mark Swedberg: 1 FG - 2.
Danny Bohman: 1 3FG, 1 FG -5.
Cole Ferguson: 1 FG - 2.
Zach Sabol: 7 FG, 4/7 FTs - 18.
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