Beech Tree News Network

Oak Ridge Christian Academy wrapped up its basketball season with two more wins against Day Spring Christian Academy and Victory.  On February 18, Oak Ridge hosted Senior Night and showed their appreciation to the seniors who will be graduating this year, Cortney Jo Williams and Taylor Harris. A ceremony was held at half court recognizing the two students for 12 years of academics with the school. Both students were escorted by their parents and their jerseys were retired in an act of appreciation for all the years served on the team. We wish these two the best as they graduate and want to thank them for all their hard work and dedication!

Senior Night was a blowout with Oak Ridge dominating the court and taking a win over Dayspring Christian Academy by a score of 41 to 4.

The Oak Ridge boys' team was also on fire making senior night a success all the way around, winning against Dayspring 46-19. Jared  Bratcher scored a career-high 17 points.  Other scoring was:  Cade Crowder 9, Caleb Bratcher 8, Trenton Cooper 7, Trenton Harris 3, Jeremy Burns 2 points.  

Below are stats for the girls' game on senior night.

Points: Hannah Burden 14, Taylor Harris 13, Cortney Jo Williams  8,  DeeDee Bratcher 2, Gabby Harris 2, Valarie Bratcher 2

Assists: Hannah Burden 3, Cortney Jo Williams 1, Taylor Harris 1.

Steals: Taylor Harris 13, Hannah Burden 8, Cortney Jo Williams 3,  DeeDee 3, Jasmine Alford 1, Gabby Harris 1.

Blocks: Cortney Jo Williams  3, Taylor Harris 1.

Rebounds: Taylor Harris 15, Hannah Burden 5, Cortney Jo Williams 4, Jasmine Alford 3, DeeDee 2, Delaney Cooper 1, Jenna Abel 1, Jamie Harris 1

The girls had one more game to finish out their 2012-2013 season.  They faced off with Victory Christian once again in Bowling Green and came out on top with a 54-38 win. Hannah Burden led the team in scoring with 24 pts.  Other scoring was:  Taylor Harris with 16, DeeDee Bratcher with 6, Jasmine Alford and Cortney Jo Williams with 3, and Gabby Harris with 2.

Once again, we would like to thank the community for coming out and supporting us and a huge thanks to all the parents, coaches, teachers, students and everyone who helped to make our program a success.  

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Story and photos submitted by Kimberly Bratcher.